Author Archives: Amanda Lichocki

  • SLOT-Read and annotate the article, “New Harvard Report…” for Connections only.
  • Harvard Article
    • Highlight textual evidence
    • Label and explain through annotation
      • Text to Text
      • Text to Self
      • Text to World
  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes
  • Argumentative Research Paper-Claim Writing Activity.

  • SLOT-Read and annotate the article of the week (Flint water) for Purpose, Subject, and Tone.
    • Highlight textual evidence
    • Label and explain through annotation
      • Today you will submit the article, the Research Note Taking Practice, and the MLA Review w/works cited
  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes
  • Argumentative Research Paper-Create a works cited page for the MLA review sources using the Owl Purdue website.

  • SLOT-Referencing the article of the week (Flint Water) read and annotate for Speaker, Occasion, and Audience.
    • Highlight textual evidence
    • Label and explain through annotation
  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes
  • Argumentative Research Paper-MLA Review
    • If absent, see Mrs. Lichocki to set up a time before school to complete the activity.
  • Reminder-Tomorrow is a late start!

  • SLOT-Read and annotate the article of the week for Connections only.
  • Flint Water Article
    • Highlight textual evidence
    • Label and explain through annotation
      • Text to Text
      • Text to Self
      • Text to World
  • SSR-Read novel for 10
  • Argumentative Research Paper-Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Direct Quoting practice. Complete practice work using the Flint article.
  • Reminder-Read your SSR novel at home and practice Khan Academy!

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Film
  • Exam Schedule
    • Wednesday Hours 1 & 2
    • Thursday Hours 3 & 4
    • Friday Hours 5 & 6
    • School is dismissed at 10:30 am Wednesday-Friday. No lunch will be served. Breakfast will still be served before school in the cafeteria.

  • Bellwork-Create a list of books you would like added to our classroom library. I will place the order on 2/5!
  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Continue watching the film version of the epic poem.
  • Reminder-Semester 1 exams are Wednesday-Friday!
    • 1/27 Hours 1 and 2
    • 1/28 Hours 3 and 4
    • 1/29 Hours 5 and 6
      • Make sure to sign up for Snack and Study sessions!
      • Exam days are 1/2 days! Semester 2 begins 2/1 and is also a 1/2 day!

  • SLOT-Read Passage 2. What do the author’s indicate about the matter of shrinking biodiversity?
    • Highlight the lines of text that helped you to come up with your response. Write your response in the margins next to the highlighted text.
      • Part II
        • 3.  The author’s of Passage 2 indicate that the matter of shrinking          biodiversity primarily be considered a

          A.historical anomaly.

          B.global catastrophe.

          C.scientific curiosity.

          D.political problem.

        • 4 .  Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

          A.Lines 37-41 (“Species…ago”)

          B.Lines 42-45 (“A program…woes”)

          C.Lines 53-56 (“Against…irresponsible”)

          D.Lines 65-67 (“Such…grave”)

      • Explain the relationship between the two passages. Write your explanation under Passage 2.
        • Part II
          • 5.Which choice best states the relationship between the two passages?

            A.Passage 2 attacks a political decision that Passage 1 strongly advocates.

            B.Passage 2 urges caution regarding a technology that Passage 1 describes in favorable terms.

            C.Passage 2 expands on the results of a research study mentioned in Passage 1.

            D.Passage 2 considers practical applications that could arise from a theory being discussed in Passage 1.

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book talks
  • The Odyssey-Film

  • The Odyssey Unit Exam
    • If you were absent today and missed the exam, be sure to schedule your make-up day with Mrs. Lichocki upon your return to school. The available dates for the make-up exam are Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, before school, at 6:30 am.

  • SLOT-Using clues from the text, figure out what the word “deepest” as used in line 27 means.
    • Highlight the word and any other words that helped you to come to your conclusion.
    • Give your definition in the margin next to the highlighted text.
      • Part II
        • 2.   As used in line 27, deepest” most nearly means

          A.most engrossing.

          B.most challenging.

          C.most extensive.

          D.most fundamental.

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book talks
  • The Odyssey-Group Presentations
    • The Odyssey Unit Exam is tomorrow!