z-Honors+English+3-+Fall+2015


 * Syllabus**
 * Letter to Parents**


 * Week # 1 - 8/24 - 8/28**


 * Due Dates:**

-8/25 - Signed Parent Letter -8/26 - Register for turnitin.com -8/26 - Final Draft of Letter to Mr. Jarman -8/27 - Binder Check -8/28 - RNB # 1


 * Monday - 8/24**


 * Start Up:**

Format a blank sheet of paper as follows:

Your name:

Start - Up Week # 1

Monday - 8/24

1. Write down an adjective that best describes you that also starts with the same letter as your first name:

ex. “Tenacious Timothy”

2. Why do you want to take this course? Please answer the following question by writing one paragraph. Please use supporting detail to support your response/claim.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Roll, adjective and name sharing

2. Discuss start up policy

3. Review syllabus and policies:

-have students sign the syllabus and place it in their binder. -review binder check -show students my website

4. Roll play certain policies and classroom procedures:
 * bathroom
 * phones
 * entering the room
 * keeping room clean

5. Introduce “Letter to Mr. Jarman” Assignment

6. Introduce Reader’s Notebook Protocol (if there is time)


 * HW:**

1. Rough Draft of Letter to Mr. Jarman (at least one full page hand written or typed) 2. Have Parent Letter signed 3. Obtain supplies


 * Tuesday - 8/25**


 * Start Up:**

1. Who was your previous English teacher, and what did you like about their class?

2. Generate one question you have about the course.

3. Generate one question that you have about me.


 * Please find your seat from yesterday
 * Have your signed parent letter on your desk.
 * Make sure that you phone is not out, and that it is also turned on silent.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Collect students’ rough drafts

1. Reading pre – assessment


 * Brainstorm strategies with students
 * Discuss Strategies with students in advance


 * Pages 6-9 – questions 9 -24 and Pages 15 – 17 – questions 30 – 42 (29 questions total)
 * Students will have thirty five minutes to complete the assessment.

2. Introduce students to the AP Grading Rubric 3. Introduce No-Excuses/ Complete Peer Review of essays.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize Letter to Mr. Jarman (needs to be typed) 2. Register for turnitin.com (this is a grade) 3. Organize your binder


 * I am available after school if you need assistance


 * Wednesday - 8/26**


 * Start Up:**

1. List five things that the world should know about you. Briefly explain how or why for each one of these responses.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Power Point for AP Language (complete assignment in your RNB).
 * 1 sentence for each slide
 * 2 questions you have for me about the course.

2. Five things the world should know about you activity. -choose one of these items to share to the group. Line up in the hallway alphabetically, present, and take a seat. When we are done, we will give a round of applause as a group. -when done, turn the five items in to me.

3. Model Reader’s Notebook Assignment - Find short little narrative and have students answer a few questions (Soto?) --- change the questions to have more of a focus on personal narrative…


 * If there is extra time, complete Writer’s Notebook # 1


 * HW:**

1. Assemble and organize your binder 2. Finalize Reader’s Notebook Assignment (Soto excerpt).


 * Thursday - 8/27**


 * Start Up:**

1. Please write a short narrative about how you learned to read. It should be at least a paragraph in length. If you can’t remember, make it up. Those are usually the best stories anyways. * I am looking for 5-7 sentences.


 * Finalize your binder construction/organization.**


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Binder Check and Writer’s Notebook Grade

2. Think-Pair-Share and discussion of students’ responses.

3 . Writer's Notebook # 1: If you were going to write a personal narrative, what parts of your life would you focus on and why? -take a free write approach -try to write for at least ten minutes without stopping -try to fill up at least a page. -make sure to correctly date and label the assignment.

4. “Superman and Me” reading and assignment


 * HW:**

1. Finalize “Superman and Me” assignment in your Reader’s Notebook.

2. Claim your Power School account and create your password if you have not done so already.

UID = your student number

LEA/Charter - 650


 * Make sure that you sign up for a student account.
 * If you have any problems with this, please come and see me in the morning for further assistance.


 * Friday - 8/28**

1. Why is a personal narrative important or valuable?
 * Start Up:**

2. What elements must a story have?

3. What makes a story good?


 * Finalize your Start - Ups for the week. I will be taking these up for a grade.
 * Please write down your usernames and passwords in your syllabus
 * Please let me know if you have not claimed your account


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Introduce students to "No-Excuses" List and have them edit their letters

1. In 2 -3 sentences, come up with a cell phone policy that is reasonable, beneficial for teachers and students, and also serves to maximize your learning.

2. Discuss Sherman Alexie Reading (use structures and TPS)

3. Advice on Writing: “You must not come lightly to the blank page” – Stephen King

4. Introduce the 200 word narrative assignment and remind students that they should be completing this in the writing section of their notebook.

5. Encourage students to use their notes from previous day (response to Writer’s Notebook # 1) and allow students to start drafting their work.

6. Have students begin their Rough Draft (Work in 15 minute increments).

7. Revision Session: Revise Writing (No-Excuses)

Peer Review of Students’ Narrative -Personal Reaction -1 piece of positive feed back -1 piece of constructive criticism


 * HW:**

1. Complete a rough draft of your personal narrative (must have a hard copy with you on Monday).

-target length 195 – 205 words -it can be typed or handwritten -must be amazing -must have a working title -this rough draft will count as a minor essay grade and will be graded on both participation and adherence to the requirements.

2. Submit Final Draft of "Letter to Mr. Jarman" to turnitin.com (due on Monday night 11:59 PM) 3. Bring your personal computer to class on Monday if you can (Vocab Assessment and Writing Workshop)

4. Claim your Power School account and create your password if you have not done so already.

UID = your student number

LEA/Charter - 650


 * Make sure that you sign up for a student account.
 * If you have any problems with this, please come and see me in the morning for further assistance.


 * Week # 2 - 8/31 - 9/4**

-8/31- “Letter to Mr. Jarman” is due via turnitin.com (11:59 PM) -9/2- 200 Word Personal Narrative is due via turnitin.com (11:59 PM) -9/3 - RNB # 2 -9/4 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 1 -9/8 - Critical Inquiry Assignment is due via turnitin.com (11:59 PM)
 * Due Dates:**


 * Monday - 8/31/15**


 * Start Up:**


 * Have the rough draft of your essay on your desk, and make sure you have completed an accurate word count.

1. What was the most interesting thing that happened to you last week? Please write at least one paragraph and make sure that your response is as vivid and interesting as possible.


 * Guided Learning**


 * Review Due Dates and Introduce the Critical Inquiry Assignment

1. Revisit “Superman and Me”

- re – read with an emphasis on understanding the purpose. -Emphasize to students that the purpose is to communicate a specific message to an audience.

-come to a consensus as a group

2. Literary Scavenger Hunt as a class with “Superman and Me”

-hyperbole

-simile

-repetition

-metaphor

-allusion * Each group will submit their examples and their brief justifications.

3. Review Rubric for 200 word Narrative -don’t be afraid of dialogue -tell a story -sometimes a good story shows and doesn’t tell
 * General advice:

4.Revision Session: Revise Writing (No-Excuses)

Peer Review of Students’ Narrative -Personal Reaction -1 piece of positive feed back -1 piece of constructive criticism

5. Group Dialogue Assignment (Time Permitting)


 * HW:**

1. Finalize Letter to Me, and submit to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM. 2. Continue working on Final Draft of Personal Narrative


 * Reminders:**

1. Bring your personal computer to class tomorrow if you can (Vocab Assessment and Writing Workshop)

2. Claim your Power School account and create your password if you have not done so already.

UID = your student number

LEA/Charter - 650


 * Make sure that you sign up for a student account.


 * If you have any problems with this, please come and see me in the morning for further assistance.


 * Tuesday - 9/1**


 * Start Up:**

Stephen King writes, “You must not come lightly to the blank page.”

1. What does he mean by this?

2. How can this phrase be applied to your work in class, and also to the 200 word narrative you are writing?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up. 2. Show students how to access the Critical Inquiry Assignment. 3. Take your vocabulary pre-assessment

a. Log in to your power school account b. Click on School Net c. Click “Take Test” d. Enter test code: ENG3PREF15 e. Wait for my final directions before beginning your assessment.

4. When you are done, please go to my class website and start working on your Critical Inquiry assignment.


 * Complete peer review if there is ample time.
 * Review the vocabulary if there is ample time.


 * HW:**

1. Continue working on your personal narrative 2. Work on your Critical Inquiry Assignment


 * Wednesday - 9/2**


 * Start Up:**

1. What do you think the acronym SOAPSTone stands for?


 * What can we do for 20 minutes on Friday to celebrate a successful first couple of weeks?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Vocabulary words in class tomorrow. 2. Allow students to complete their vocabulary sentences in class and have students share out their responses. 3. Introduce students to the SOAPSTONE Protocol. 4. Allow students to begin working on their HW.
 * Students will then complete a SOAPSTONE of Superman and Me in the “Notes Section of their binder.


 * HW:**

1. Your 200 word personal narrative is due tonight at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com
 * Remember, your word count should be on your essay.

2. Complete a full SOAPSTONE of William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize acceptance Speech 3. Work on Critical Inquiry Assignment
 * Don’t worry about the assignment at the bottom of the sheet (at least not yet)


 * Thursday - 9/3**


 * Start Up:**

1. Copy down what you think is the most powerful statement from Faulkner’s speech. Then briefly explain what makes this statement so powerful, and why it resonates so much with you.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Students will discuss their start - up in their small group setting.

1. Discuss students’ responses to Their SOAPSTone of Faulkner's Speech.

2a. Open Writing Workshop for Critical Inquiry Assignment

or

2b. Students can finalize their Vocabulary Pre-Assessments

a. Log in to your power school account b. Click on School Net c. Click “Take Test” d. Enter test code: ENG3PREF15 e. Wait for my final directions before beginning your assessment.


 * HW:**

1. Re-read the Faulkner speech and complete tasks 1-4 (located on your copy of the speech) in your Reader’s Notebook. 2. Work on your critical inquiry assignment 3. Study for your vocabulary quiz


 * Friday -9/4**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate five of your vocabulary words into a paragraph explaining what you are planning to do this weekend.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Vocabulary Quiz

Read “An Album of Styles” on pgs. 551 – 552 in Norton Reader

1. Develop a working definition of literary style.


 * Identify and copy down the four most important pieces of information from this, and record this information in your notes section.

2. Discuss Faulkner questions thoroughly


 * Celebration***

3. William Faulkner Reader’s Notebook Assignment:

Please answer in paragraph form (3-7 seven sentences - use textual evidence whenever possible).


 * 1) What does Faulkner mean when he writes, “So this award is mine in trust”?


 * 1) What is the great fear of 1950’s America and how has that robbed America of the “problems of the spirit”?


 * 1) What is Faulkner’s definition of good writing? Where does it become the most clear?


 * 1) What does Faulkner reject? What distinction does he make?


 * 1) Do you agree with his distinction? Why?


 * 1) In your own words, explain what Faulkner believes is essential for a “victory of value” or “a true grief”?


 * 1) In your own words explain Faulkner’s idea for the duty of the poet and writer? What potential does it hold? How would you define this role?


 * HW:**

1. Finalize responses for William Faulkner RNB Assignment. 2. Continue to work on your Critical Inquiry Assignment.


 * Week # 3 - 9/8 - 9/11**


 * Due Dates:**

-9/8 - Critical Inquiry Assignment is due via turnitin.com (11:59 PM) -9/10 - RNB # 3 -9/11 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 2


 * Tuesday - 9/8**


 * Start Up:**

1. What was the most interesting thing that happened to you last week? Please write at least one paragraph and make sure that your response is as vivid and interesting as possible.


 * You must incorporate five of your vocabulary words from last week into this response. In doing this, make sure to underline them as well.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Introduce new vocabulary 2. Faulkner Vocabualry Assignment (individual and group)
 * Allow students to collaboratively put these words into sentences

Commensurate – Pinnacle – Verity – Travail – Ephemeral -

3. Choose questions from homework and have students collaboratively answer these for a quiz grade. 4. Breakdown powerful phrases from the speech.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize your Critical Inquiry Assignment, and submit it to turnitin.com 2. Study your vocabulary.


 * Wednesday - 9/9**


 * Start Up:**

1. “Asking questions and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.”

Defend or challenge is a fully developed paragraph


 * If you were absent yesterday, or need your completed homework stamped, please have your RNB on your desk.


 * Guided Learning:**
 * Discuss Start - Up

1. Have students put their vocabulary words into complete sentences. 2. Listen to the audio version of the speech, and discuss differences/similarities. [] [] 3. Collaborative Quiz 4. Socratic Seminar of all Faulkner questions.


 * HW:**

1. Read Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” and complete Tasks 1-2 in your RNB

2. Study for your vocabulary quiz.


 * Thursday - 9/10**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is 1863 - 87? Why is this number significant in regards to American history? Please explain your answer.

2. Using context clues, please provide a working definition of the word “consecrate.” Please briefly justify your response.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Review start - up

1. SAT Start - Up. 2. Independent Work


 * HW:**

1. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.


 * Friday - 9/11**


 * Start Up:**

Please discuss your plans for the next five years of your life. In doing this, incorporate five of your vocabulary words.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Take Vocabulary Quiz 2. Review SOAPSTONE and summaries 3. Watch video clip of the occasion. [] 4. Complete tasks 3 and 4 as a group.
 * Have students come to a consensus.
 * HW:**

1. Complete Close Reading of “Gettysburg Address” on a separate sheet of paper.


 * Week # 4 - 9/14 - 9/18**


 * Due Dates:**

-9/15 - After School Tutoring (Make-Up Quizzes) -9/16 - Picture Day -9/17 - RNB # 4 -9/17 - Signed Progress Reports are due. -9/18 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 3


 * Monday - 9/14**


 * Start Up:**

Using five of your vocabulary words from last week. Please describe the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend as vividly as possible. Your response should be a full paragraph.


 * Feel free to describe the best thing you watched on Netflix, television, or saw on social media.


 * Have your HW from the weekend on your desk.


 * Guided Learning**

1. What are the most common pronouns used in "The Gettysburg Address”? Explain how this relates to Lincoln’s purpose.

2. *


 * 3. Introduce TAEAC and Paragraph Structure.**


 * 4. Have Students rewrite their response for # 20 from the homework question set.**


 * 5. Review as many of the HW questions as possible.**

HW:


 * Please answer the following questions in complete sentences


 * 1. How do writers and speakers establish credibility with their audience?**


 * 2. How do you punctuate the title of a major work (movie, novel, play, album) when typing?**


 * 3. How do you punctuate the title of a major work (movie, novel, play, album) when writing by hand?**


 * 4. How do you always punctuate the title of a smaller work when writing either by hand or when typing?**


 * 5. How should you punctuate the title for one of your own original essays?**


 * 6. How do writers and speakers establish credibility with their audience?**

Tuesday - 9/15

Start Up:


 * Why do you think I chose the motto beyond410? How would # beyond410 be further significant? How could this motto be a slogan that connects course content with the outside world?**

Guided Learning:**


 * Review HW from previous night.

1. Have students collaboratively compose their sentences.


 * quiz

2. Review SOAPSTONE of Gettysburg Address. --- Have students complete tasks 3 and 4 as a group.

3. Read Pat Conroy letter and start working on the RNB assignments (all tasks)


 * HW:**

1. Read Pat Conroy letter, and complete your RNB assignments (all tasks) 2. Study Vocab


 * Wednesday - 9/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is an allusion that Conroy makes in this letter? 2. Locate what you think is the most compelling statement from the Conroy Letter. Copy this statement down, and then in a few sentences explain why this statement is so powerful. 3. What adjective would you use to describe Conroy’s diction? Why? 4. What adjective would you use to describe his tone? Why?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review students’ homework 2. Introduce students to the Critical Analysis Grid.
 * Allow them to begin working on this in class.


 * -1:15** Picture Day right in the middle of class.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize Critical Analysis Grid. 2. Study Vocab


 * Thursday - 9/17**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is the relationship between and author’s message, purpose, and audience?

2. What do you think was the most powerful literary device that Pat Conroy used in his letter? Please briefly justify your response.

3. Why do you think I love SOAPSTone so much? A.K.A. How is SOAPSTONE useful?


 * What are we going to do to celebrate on Friday?**


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Review Essay Question*


 * a. Compose an introduction paragraph for the Conroy Essay.**
 * b. Peer Review**


 * Have students exchange their introductory paragraphs with a partner have their partner give them feedback on whether or not they met the following criteria:**


 * -Contains all elements of SOAPS**
 * -Thesis statement is the last sentence or two sentences of the first paragraph**
 * -The thesis mentions the main strategies that the author uses to achieve his purpose and what that purpose is**


 * -Writes in the third person**
 * -Writes about events in literature in the present tense**
 * -Avoids long quotes in introduction**
 * -Original style and voice are present… even in the introduction.**


 * c. Writing Notes Part 1**


 * d. Independently work on homework**

HW:


 * 1. Complete introductory paragraph, and the first two body paragraph for your Pat Conroy Essay (separate sheet of paper - Writing section of your binder).**
 * 2. Study for your vocabulary quiz.**

Friday - 9/18

Start Up:


 * 1. Please incorporate five of your vocabulary words into a short narrative about the adventures you are going to embark upon this weekend.**


 * Please have your HW from last night on your desk.**

Guided Learning:


 * a. Vocabulary quiz**


 * b.** Quote Integration Activity


 * //With the following information, please correctly introduce and incorporate the quotation into a complete sentence. In doing this, try to use a relevant introductory phrase that leads into the author’s phrasing.//**


 * Author: Pat Conroy**


 * Quote: My English teachers pushed me to be smart and inquisitive, and they taught me the great books of the world with passion and cunning and love.**


 * c. Review Student Examples: **


 * -identify all of the different paragraph elements (TAEAC) **


 * -write down two things each person did well **


 * -write down one thing you would change **


 * d. Allow students to peer review each other’s work. In doing this, they need to look for:**


 * -TAEAC**
 * -correctly introduced quotes**
 * -grammar and spelling mistakes**


 * e. Allow students to independently work on their paragraphs**

HW:


 * 1. Compose two more body paragraphs (4 total)**

Week # 5 - 9/21 - 9/25

Due Dates:


 * -9/22 - Timed Writing - Final Draft of Conroy Essay**
 * -9/24 - ACT English Assessment**
 * -9/24 - F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Birthday**
 * -9/24 - RNB is due**
 * -9/25 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 4**

Monday - 9/21

Start Up:


 * 1. Using five of your vocabulary words from last week. Please describe the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend as vividly as possible. Your response should be a full paragraph.**


 * Sign up for make up quizzes/tutoring**

Guided Learning


 * 1. Introduce new vocabulary (if there is time)**


 * 2.** Quote Integration Activity


 * //With the following information, please correctly introduce and incorporate the quotation into a complete sentence. In doing this, try to use a relevant introductory phrase that leads into the author’s phrasing.//**


 * Author: Pat Conroy**


 * Quote: My English teachers pushed me to be smart and inquisitive, and they taught me the great books of the world with passion and cunning and love.**


 * 3. Peer Review Body Paragraphs**


 * Allow students to peer review each other’s work. In doing this, they need to look for:**


 * -TAEAC**
 * -correctly introduced quotes**
 * -grammar and spelling mistakes**


 * 4.** Conclusion Notes – 9/21


 * How to conclude with power, grace and style? Here are a few structural options:**
 * -You can and should return to former ideas, but present them from a different angle.**
 * -Show the combined effect of the writer’s ideas in a rhetorical analysis.**
 * -Or, in a persuasive argument, end with a convincing idea that follows from your previous points.**


 * Here are a few techniques that you could try out:**
 * -Dramatic sentences (e.g. one-word sentences or sentence fragments**
 * -Parallel sentences or parallel element**
 * -Anaphora (or any type of intentional repetition). Anaphora is beginning a series of sentences with the exact same words (e.g., “I have a dream….”)**


 * 5. Have students read through their draft a few times and compose their conclusion in class.**

HW:


 * 1. Finalize your rough draft in preparation for tomorrow’s timed writing (Introduction, four body paragraphs, and a conclusion)**
 * 2. Review your AP Writing Rubric**

Tuesday - 9/22

Start Up:


 * 1. Review the AP Essay Rubric, and in 2-3 sentences, explain what it takes to earn a score of a 6 or higher.**


 * Please have your last two body paragraphs out, so that I can stamp your work.**
 * If you were absent yesterday, please see me.**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Introduce Vocabulary for this week.**
 * 2. Introduce Rhetorical Situation Essay**
 * 3. Discuss rubric/student’s start - up responses.**


 * 4. Review Essay Question with students and post on the board:**


 * Read Pat Conroy’s letter to the Charleston Gazette and write a well-developed essay in which you analyze the strategies he uses to make his point.**


 * AKA - What is Conroy’s message, and how does he successfully use literary devices to communicate this message to his audience?**


 * 5. Reminders before writing:**


 * Purpose: Cultivate mental stamina, and master the approach to the analysis essay.**


 * Target: An analysis essay that contains a perfectly structured introduction, three to four body paragraphs and a powerful conclusion.**


 * Goals: transitions, voice, style, diverse word choice (especially verbs).**


 * 6. Give students thirty minutes to complete a final draft of their essay.**


 * 7. If students finish early, they may start to work on their Rhetorical Situation essay.**

HW:


 * 1. Rhetorical Situation is due Sunday night at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com**

Start Up:


 * 1. Identify some things that went well when writing yesterday’s essay.**


 * 2. What are some things that you struggled with?**


 * 3. At this point, what do you still not understand about this process.**


 * 4. After yesterday, are you still interested in taking the AP Language Course in the Spring?**


 * Please have your on your desk. So I can give you credit for this week’s work.

Guided Learning:


 * Review start - up pretty thoroughly.**


 * 1. Students will incorporate vocabulary into sentences.**
 * 2. Please answer the following questions with your Rhetorical Situation Essay in mind.**


 * a. What are some ways in which you can establish credibility with your reader?**


 * b. How could you use logical appeals and support your logic with evidence?**


 * c. What are some ways that you could connect emotionally with your reader?**


 * 3. Introduction to and open workshop on Rhetorical Situation Essay.**


 * 4. Introduce Core Rhetorical Terms have students copy these down on a colored paper.**


 * 5. Core Rhetorical Terms Scavenger Hunt if there is time.**

HW:


 * 1. Find a famous aphorism by F. Scott Fitzgerald**
 * -copy it down and briefly explain its significance.**


 * 2. Work on Rhetorical Situation essay.**
 * It is due Sunday night at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com**

Thursday - 9/24

Start Up:


 * 1. What are some ways in which you can establish credibility with your reader?**


 * 2. How could you use logical appeals and support your logic with evidence?**


 * 3. What are some ways that you could connect emotionally with your reader?**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Students will incorporate their vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences.**


 * 2. 30 minute open session on Rhetorical Situation Essay.**
 * Review ground rules and expectations for these assignments**
 * Review Rubric for the Rhetorical Situation essay.**

Rubric:


 * _/ 5 correct letter formatting **
 * _/ 5 correct grammatical usage and spelling **
 * _/ 10 writer’s purpose is made clear and achieved **
 * _/ 10 writing is fabulous, compelling, and persuasive **

_/30 Total


 * 3. Fitzgerald Aphorism illustration Assignment**

HW:


 * 1. Work on Rhetorical Situation Essay (due Sunday night at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com)**
 * 2. Study for vocabulary quiz**

Friday

Nuts and Bolts:

Start Up:


 * 1. Incorporate at least five of your vocabulary words into a creative story.**
 * The more spectacular, the better.**
 * Keep it PG (obviously)**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Take vocabulary quiz**
 * 2. Introduce Einstein Rhetoric Assignment (RNB)**


 * 3. Allow students to work independently on this assignment.**

HW:


 * 1. Finalize and submit Rhetorical Situation Essay (due Sunday night at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com)**
 * 2. Complete Einstein Rhetoric Assignment in your Reader’s Notebook**

Week # 6 - 9/28 - 10/2

Due Dates:


 * -9/30 - RNB is due**
 * -9/30 - College Information Night - 6 PM**
 * -10/1 - Plan Pre-Test (All Sophomores) - No 2nd Block**
 * -10/2 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 5**
 * -10/2 - Visual Rhetoric Analysis Assignment**

Monday - 9/28

Start Up:

1. Using any of our five vocabulary words, please share an anecdote about something that has happened to you recently.


 * If you were absent on Friday, please sign up for a time make up your vocabulary quiz.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce Vocabulary words for the week.
 * Have students go ahead and put these into sentences.

2. Review Einstein Homework.

3. Review writing notes and hand back essays.

4. Language of the Rubric Activity

5. Introduce Rhetoric if there is time.


 * HW:**

1. Find an effective advertisement and bring it in (hard copy is preferable) Remind me to show you some good examples 2. Get your progress report signed and returned.


 * Tuesday - 9/29**


 * Start Up:**

1. If I write “awk” on your paper, what does that mean? 2. If I write “WC” on your paper, what does that mean? 3. If I write “SP” on your paper, what does that mean? 4. What are two specific “things” that you can do to improve


 * Please place a signed copy of your progress report in the blue rectangle.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Hint - Quiz - Re-read the passage - Who is Einstein’s audience? How do we know?
 * Hint: pay close attention to his word choice.

2. Review Students’ Einstein work -come to a consensus on the author’s purpose.

3. Introduce students to Rhetoric

4. Independent work on Visual Rhetoric Assignment.


 * HW:**

1. Einstein Rhetoric Scavenger Hunt:

a. Identify two ways that Einstein establishes ethos. b. Copy down what you think is the best example of logos. c. Copy down what you think is the best example of pathos.

2. Finalize all RNB assignments


 * Wednesday - 9/30**


 * Start Up:**

1. If you were one of the rhetorical elements, which one would you be? Why? Please explain in 2-3 sentences.

2. What contributes to a writer’s tone?

3. How does a writer’s tone affect their ethos?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review students’ HW 2. Discuss questions # 5. 3. Allow the students to review their notes briefly 4. Rhetoric Quiz 5. View Rhetoric Video: [] 6. Analyze some popular advertisements


 * HW: **

1. Work on Visual Rhetoric Assignment 2. Get a recommendations for a non-fiction book you should read 3. Study Vocabulary


 * Thursday - 10/1**

-Open workshop -SAT Prep -ACT Prep

1. Work on Visual Rhetoric Assignment 2. Get a recommendations for a non-fiction book you should read 3. Study Vocabulary
 * HW:**


 * Friday - 10/2**


 * Start Up:**

Use five of you vocabulary words from this week to write a short story about what you will do if we have Monday off of school.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary Quiz. 2. Introduce students to the books that we already have access to. 3. Head to the library for non-fiction speed dating.
 * Introduce them to my personal favorites as well.


 * HW:**

1. Read first 30 pages of your selected book and answer the following questions in your Reader’s Notebook:

a. Are you currently interested in what you have read so far? Please explain. b. What is the most interesting statement or fact that you have encountered so far? c. Do you want to continue reading this book, or would you like to switch to another? Why or why not.


 * Week # 7 - 10/5 - 10/9**


 * Due Dates:**

-10/07 - Finalize your choice for NF IRP -10/08 - PLAN Test (2nd Block students report to the CAFÉ) -10/09 - RNB # 7 is due -10/09 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 6


 * Tuesday - 10/06**


 * Start Up:**

1. Using any of our five vocabulary words, please describe something that has gotten your attention or has been on your mind lately. Feel free to write about the weather, world news, or even spirit week.


 * If you were absent on Friday, please sign up for a time make up your vocabulary quiz.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Discuss Start - Up and HW assignment.

1. Introduce new vocabulary 2. Feedback for Last Week's Assignments

Advertisement Analysis:

a. Many popular companies have automatic ethos. This is why their logo and branding is so prominent in the advertisement. b. When describing tone, give an adjective and a justification (color, word choice, etc.) c. When analyzing visuals, color plays a major role, especially in regards to pathos. d. Avoid passive voice (Remember that a speaker or a creator is always doing something). Many of you were using phrases like, “pathos was shown.” Don’t do this! A creator/speaker establishes pathos through a variety of techniques.


 * If you made a 100, please return your work to me, so I can place it on the student work wall.

3. Discuss/Introduce IRP

4. Have students generate the question of their choice for their IRP.


 * HW:**

1. Critical Analysis of Advertisement []

a. SOAPSTONE – Complete sentences b. find two examples of ethos, pathos, and logos from the commercial

2. Reading Goal: read 100 pages by Thursday


 * Wednesday - 10/07**


 * Start Up:**

Incorporate your first eight vocabulary words from this week into grammatically appropriate sentences in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word.


 * Theme = Spirit

When you are done, please write down the title of the book you would like to work with on a scratch sheet of paper. I will be collecting these soon.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Feedback for Assignments

Advertisement Analysis:

a. Many popular companies have automatic ethos. This is why their logo and branding is so prominent in the advertisement. b. When describing tone, give an adjective and a justification (color, word choice, etc.) c. When analyzing visuals, color plays a major role, especially in regards to pathos. d. Avoid passive voice (Remember that a speaker or a creator is always doing something). Many of you were using phrases like, “pathos was shown.” Don’t do this! A creator/speaker establishes pathos through a variety of techniques.

2. Re-watch the film clip

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3. Quiz and discussion

4. Extended Notes on Rhetoric

5. Introduce Kid President Assignment

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6. Independent Work Session as well


 * HW:**

1. Finalize Kid President Reader’s Notebook Assignment by Thursday []

2. Reading Goal: 100 pages by Thursday


 * Friday - 10/09**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate your last eight vocabulary words from this week into grammatically appropriate sentences in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word.

Theme = Mr. Jarman winning the American Ninja Challenge at the Homecoming Pep Rally.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary Quiz

2. Review IRP and allow students to independently work on this assignment.


 * HW:**

1. Do some background research on your book and/or author, and find ten relevant and interesting facts.

2. Work on IRP - Reading Goal - 200 pages.

3. Obtain a copy of //The Crucible//.


 * Week # 8 - 10/12 - 10/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-10/15 - RNB # 8 -10/15 - Finish reading IRP book -10/15 - CEJ # 1 - Salem Witch Trials -10/16 - Dramatic Terms Quiz


 * Monday - 10/12**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate five of your vocabulary words from last week to describe what you are planning to do for Halloween.


 * If you were absent on Friday, please sign up for a time to make up your vocabulary quiz, turn in your start - up, and turn in your reader’s notebook.


 * If you were absent you also need to obtain the final IRP Assignment sheet.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce Dramatic Terms

a. What does the word log/logue mean? b. What does the prefix “mono” mean? c. What does the prefix “di” mean? d. What does the prefix “sol” mean?

2**.** Review Writing Notes

3. Reminders:

a. If you are using a two - part thesis, what comes first, the statement of techniques of the statement of author’s purpose? Please explain your answer.

b. If you are not going to do a two – part thesis, which element must you always have, the statement of techniques or the statement of the author’s purpose? Please explain your answer

4. Re-watch the film clip. Have students write their intro and first body paragraph. []

5. Have students grade their own work (20 pts. total)

6. Review IRP and allow students to independently work on this assignment.


 * HW:**

1. Work on IRP 2. Obtain a personal copy of //The Crucible// 3. Have fun at the pep rally and football game


 * Tuesday - 10/13**


 * Start Up:**

1. Explain the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue.

2. On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable do you feel making MLA citations? Please explain your ranking.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Practice making a citation.

2. Introduce the CEJ Process.

3. I want you to create a hypothesis in regards to the following question: How do we accurately learn about our nation’s history? In answering, I want to encourage you to think about the role of primary documents, “history” books, anecdotes, and works of historical fiction (film and literature).

-take a free write approach -try to write for at least ten minutes without stopping -try to fill up at least a page. -make sure to correctly date and label the assignment.

4. Have students share their responses.

5. Facilitate discussion

6. First half of introduction to //The Crucible// lecture.

7. Work on IRP.


 * HW:**

1. Research the term “crucible” and hypothesize why it is the title of the text that we are about to read.

2. Work on IRP


 * Wednesday - 10/14**


 * Start Up:**

1. Identify a modern witch-hunt, and briefly describe why this is occurring in our society today. Your total response should be 2-3 sentences.


 * Please have your copy of //The Crucible// on your desk.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Discuss Start - Up
 * Discuss HW

1. Read pages 1254 and 1255 of the orange text book and write down the five most important facts from each passage while reading.

2. Assign Books

3. Introductory PPT for //The Crucible// (Slides 1-13-cognitive break- Slides 14-20).

4. Students will read: Note on Historical Accuracy of This Play

5. I will introduce students to stage directions, and I will also give them the time to read the overture.

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 * HW:**

1. Study for your quiz on slides 1-20. 2. Finalize your CEJ - Salem Witch Trials 3. Read Act 1 by Friday. --- expect a major reading quiz. (Chorus students - see me in the AM for your reading quiz) 4. Work on IRP


 * Dramatic Terms Quiz has been moved to Monday.


 * Thursday - 10/15**


 * Start Up:**

1. How are stage directions punctuated?

2. The overture of Act One could also be referred to as a ___.

3. How would you punctuate the title of The Crucible?

4. What is the most interesting thing that you have learned so far about The Salem Witch Trials?


 * We will have an Earthquake Drill at 10:15

Review the remaining notes with 3rd Block.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Quiz on background information 2. Review CEJ 3. Open Reading session for students to work on their guiding questions 4. Grade RNB


 * HW:**

1. *Read Act 1 by and answer the associated questions by Friday. --- expect a major reading quiz!!! 2. Work on IRP 3. Submit CFCC Application to Mrs. Pridgen


 * Dramatic Terms Quiz has been moved to Monday.


 * Friday - 10/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Summarize Act 1 in 2-3 sentences.
 * Turn in your CEJ and your RNB if you were absent yesterday.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. 15 minute open reading period 2. Act 1 reading quiz 3. Review Guiding questions 4. Independent Work Session


 * HW:**

1. Read Act II of //The Crucible// and answer the associated guiding questions. 2. Work on your IRP 3. Study for Dramatic Terms Quiz


 * Week # 9 - 10/19 - 10/23**


 * Due Dates:**

- 10/21 - Rachel’s Challenge (no 2nd Block class) - 10/21 - Open Workshop for IRP (3rd Block) - 10/22 - RNB # 9 is due - 10/23 - IRP is due (11:59 via turnitin.com)


 * Monday - 10/19**


 * Start Up:**

1. Which character are you most “interested” in at this point? Please justify your response in 2-3 sentences

2. Independently study for your dramatic terms quiz.


 * If you were absent on Friday, please sign up for a time to make up your vocabulary quiz, turn in your start - up, and turn in your reader’s notebook.


 * I will be taking up last week’s and this week’s start-up on Friday.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Dramatic Terms Quiz 2. Review Assignments and due dates 3. Fifteen minute independent work period 4. Act II Reading Quiz 5. Discuss Act II guiding questions. 6. Independent work session


 * HW:**

1. Read Act III and answer the associated guiding questions in your Reader’s Notebook. 2. Work on your IRP.
 * There will be a 25 minute reading session at the beginning of class tomorrow.


 * Tuesday - 10/20**


 * HW:**

1. Re-read Chapter 3 and answer the associated guiding questions 2. Work on your IRP.


 * Wednesday - 10/21**


 * Start Up:**


 * Check out a computer and have your copy of //The Crucible// out


 * Remember, your citations for your IRP need to be in MLA format.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Open reading and writing workshop for third block students

2. Review some model IRPs


 * HW:**

1. Re-read Act III, and prepare for the quiz tomorrow.
 * Finalize your guiding questions.

2. Work on your IRP


 * Thursday - 10/22**


 * Start Up:**

1. If you were Reverend Hale, what would you have done to change the events that took place in ACT III?

2. If you were John Proctor, what would you have done to change the events in Act III?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. 10 minutes of Independent Reading (if there is time) 2. Act III Quiz 3. Discussion 4. Discuss IRP - Review Models - Your parenthetical citations should be like this” (410). - Put chapter titles in quotations. -If you are citing an image and there is little image available, cite the website. -Citations should be in MLA format. -Your citations page should be titled” Works Cited 4. Introduce Midterm Study Guide 5. Give students the discussion questions to brainstorm

Discuss questions and take notes…
 * If the discussions are good enough…


 * HW:**

1. Read Act 4 and answer the associated guiding questions. 2. Prepare for class discussion tomorrow by answer the discussion questions. 3. Work on your IRP.


 * Friday - 10/23**


 * Start Up:**

If you were Arthur Miller, what would you change about Act 4? Why? Your response should follow TAEAC, and be a fully developed paragraph.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Final Discussion of Guiding Questions

2. Introduction to 4 minute version of //The Crucible// -assign groups and have students come up with one rule.

3. Final Discussion of //The Crucible//


 * HW:**

1. Submit your IRP by 11:59 PM via turnitin.com 2. Obtain a personal copy of //The Great Gatsby// 3. Study for your midterm (vocabulary and notes)


 * Week # 10 - 10-26 -10/30**


 * Due Dates:**

-10/28 - Midterm -10/29 - CEJ # 2 (F. Scott Fitzgerald) - does not have to be a current article -10/29 - Deadline for submitting missing assignments -10/30 - //Gatsby// Reading quiz and Celebration


 * Monday - 10/26**


 * Start Up:**

1. A theme of a literary work is the main idea + the author’s message about this idea. After reading //The Crucible//, What would you identify as the theme of this work? Please justify your response (2-3 sentences).

2. Can there me more theme in a work of literature, please explain why or why not.


 * please sign up for tutoring if you need to make any assignments up.


 * Guided Learning**

1. //The Crucible// Post-Learning exercise. 2. Takeaway from //The Crucible// activity
 * vocabulary activity as well.

3. Review for the midterm - Demonstration of how to review quotations

4. In your Reader’s Notebook, complete the following task:

Describe the “American Dream” in your view, and as you understand our culture’s view. How do they differ? How are they the same? -avoid graveyard words and “no-excuse” violations. -make sure that your writing is at least one page hand-written and contains at lease three body paragraphs. -T try to naturally incorporate your vocabulary.


 * HW:**

1. Obtain a personal copy of //The Great Gatsby// (school has plenty of copies) 2. Study for your midterm (review vocabulary and all notes)


 * Tuesday - 10/27**


 * Start Up:**

1. Create an MLA header for today in this class.

2. Using correct MLA format, Incorporate the following statement found from page 45 of Timothy Jarman’s book titled Student Learning into a complete sentence.

“Students know more that we give them credit for.”


 * Please place additional copies of the article from last night in the blue rectangle.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up and Short Discussion

-Talk about Mycotixin article (author’s purpose) -Would you recommend your IRP book?

2. In your Reader’s Notebook, fulfill the following task:

Describe the “American Dream” in your view, and as you understand our culture’s view. How do they differ? How are they the same? -avoid graveyard words and “no-excuse” violations. -Make sure that your writing is at least one page hand-written and contains at lease three body paragraphs. -Try to naturally incorporate your vocabulary.

3. Allow students to work independently on the Study Guide

4. Collect IRP books and copies of //The Crucible.//

5. Review for the midterm


 * HW:**

1. Complete your midterm study guide in preparation for tomorrow's test. 2. Study for your midterm (review vocabulary and all notes) 3. CEJ # 2 (F. Scott Fitzgerald) due on Thursday


 * Wednesday - 10/28**


 * Start Up:**

1. Please copy down what you think are the three most important concepts that you will be tested on today.


 * When you finished, please independently study.


 * Please have your RNB assignments out from yesterday. I need to come by and stamp them.


 * Sign up for celebration


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Check out //Gatsby// books

2. Midterm

3. Reader’s Guide Assignment

4. “Advice” RNB -"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."

Do you think that the following information is a piece of sound advice? Please justify your response, and in doing so use supporting evidence from your reading or life experience. *Use TAEAC *label the parts


 * HW:**

1. Read the first two pages of //The Great Gatsby// and more if you feel compelled. 2. Complete CEJ # 2 - F. Scott Fitzgerald


 * Thursday - 10/29**


 * Start Up:**

"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."

Do you think that the following information is a piece of sound advice? Please justify your response - 3 good sentences.


 * Please sign up if you would like to bring anything for the celebration tomorrow.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss Start - Up. 2. Share out biographical information from previous day. 3. Claire’s Video - [|**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7nHpUiurVg**] 4. Listen to Part 1 of Audio Guide [] -Have students take notes while listening. -List five pertinent facts about F. Scott Fitzgerald. -List three facts about the text. -Place this information in your notes section.

5. Gatsby Epigram Assignment

6. Discuss what we learned in the first 2 pages.


 * HW:**

1. Read Chapters 1 and answer the associated guiding questions.


 * Friday - 10/30**


 * Start Up:**

1. Summarize chapter 1 in 2-3 sentences.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. 5minute reading period 2. Reading Quiz 3. Discuss Chapter 1 questions 4. a. What was the most beneficial academic activity we completed during the first 9 weeks? b. What was the most enjoyable aspect of the course? c. What could you do make the second 9 weeks even more productive and enjoyable? d. What could Mr. Jarman due for the second 9 weeks to maximize your learning?
 * this could be an assignment, an activity, a reading, a discussion, etc.


 * HW:**

1. Read Chapter 2 and answer the associated guiding questions. 2. Please feel free to read ahead.


 * Week # 11 - 11/02 - 11/06**


 * Due Dates:**

-11/04 - CEJ # 3 - The Roaring Twenties (does not have to be current) -11/05 - RNB # 11 is due -11/06 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 7


 * Monday - 11/02**


 * Start Up:**

1. Twitter Challenge: Summarize chapter 2 in 140 characters or less.


 * If you have any books to return to me, please place a sticky note with your name on it, and put the book in the blue rectangle.


 * Also, if you have a personal copy of //The Crucible// that you would like to donate, that would be greatly appreciated as well.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Reading Quiz

2. Discussion of GQs (have groups responsible for certain questions)


 * collect Reader’s Notebooks

3. Reflection

a. In relation to academics, what is one thing that you are currently doing well? What can you do to make sure you keep doing this for this nine weeks?

b. Develop one specific academic goal, and two things that you can do in order to achieve this goal.

c. Develop one specific life goal, and two things that you can do in order to achieve this goal.

4. Listen to Part 1 of Audio Guide [] -Have students take notes while listening. -List five pertinent facts about F. Scott Fitzgerald. -List three facts about the text. -Place this information in your notes section.

5. Watch film clip as an introduction to chapter 3. []

6. Independent Reading Session


 * HW:**

1. Read chapter 3 and answer the associated guiding questions. Please feel free to read ahead.

2. CEJ # 3 - “The Roaring Twenties” - due Wednesday


 * Tuesday - 11/03**


 * Start Up:**

Twitter Challenge Part 2:

a. Nick Carraway tweet from the party b. Jordan Baker tweet from the party c. Gatsby tweet after the party


 * If you were absent yesterday, please sign up for a time to complete your make-up quiz.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Reading quiz 2. Discuss guiding questions 3. Introduce new vocabulary 4. View Claire’s Video and discuss the CEJ options [|**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7nHpUiurVg**] 5. Listen to Part 1 of Audio Guide [] -Have students take notes in their RNB while listening. -List five pertinent facts about F. Scott Fitzgerald. -List three facts about the text. -List two interesting things you learned or two things you enjoyed about the audio guide.


 * HW:**

1. Read chapter 4 and answer the associated guiding questions in your Reader’s Notebook. 2. CEJ # 3 - The Roaring Twenties


 * Wednesday - 11/04**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is America’s greatest contribution to the world? Please justify your answer.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss Start - Up.

2. Pre – Learning Activity

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-number 1-10 on a blank sheet of paper. -complete the “interactive” quiz.

3. Reading Quiz

4. Discussion of Guiding questions

5. View Jazz Clip: []

6. Analysis Activity:

a. Explain the significance of the following excerpt from Chapter 4. Please make sure your response is at least 3 -4 sentences.

“a limousine passed us, driven by a white chauffeur, in which sat three modish negroes, two bucks and a girl. I laughed aloud as the yolks of their eyeballs rolled toward us in haughty rivalry” (69).

b. Using context clues, define the words modish and haughty.


 * HW:**

1. Read Chapter 5 and answer the associated guiding questions in your Reader’s Notebook.




 * Thursday - 11/05**


 * Start Up:**

1. Why do you think that Fitzgerald incorporates so much figurative language into his writing? Also, what are the types of figurative language that he is regularly employing in his writing? Make sure your response is at least 3 -5 sentences.

2. At this point in the novel, who do you think is the most likable character, why?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up.

2. Reading Quiz

3. Grade Reader’s Notebooks

4. Re-read pages 85 - 89 and watch clip of scene in order to identify similarities and differences in Reader’s Notebook.

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5. Literary Term Scavenger Hunt/Open Reading Period


 * HW:**

1. Read Chapter 6 and answer the associated guiding questions.


 * Friday - 11/06**


 * Start Up:**

1. Why does Gatsby want to be with Daisy? Please use textual evidence and answer in paragraph form.


 * look on page 110 for good textual evidence.
 * If you were absent yesterday, please make sure to turn in your Reader’s Notebook to me.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss start - up. 2. Take quiz 3. Discuss guiding questions 4. Introduce the //Gatsby// Color Project 5. Independent Work Session.


 * HW:**

1. Read chapters 7 and 8 and answer the associated guiding questions 2. Work on the //Gatsby// Color Project


 * Week # 12 - 11/09 - 11/13**


 * Due Dates:**

-11/10 - Final Discussion of //Gatsby// -11/12 - Reader’s Notebook is due -11/13 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 7 -11/13 - Submit your Gatsby Color Project to turnitin.com by 3:30 PM.


 * Monday - 11/09**


 * Start Up:**

1. If you were Fitzgerald, what is one thing that you would have changed about chapter 7 or chapter 8? Please explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.


 * If you were absent on Friday, please obtain a copy of the //Gatsby// Color Project.
 * Please sign up for a time to complete a make-up quiz if you were absent last Friday.


 * Guided Learning**

1.Review Weekly Vocabulary 2. Discuss Start - Up 3. Reading Quiz 4. Short Discussion of Guiding Questions 5. Independent Work Session


 * HW:**

1. Read chapter 9, and answer both the guiding questions and the discussion questions. 2. Memorize the last line of //The Great Gatsby// 3. Prepare for our socratic seminar tomorrow


 * Tuesday - 11/10**


 * Start Up:**

1. Explain the significance of the last line in 2-3 sentences.


 * Study the last line in preparation for your quiz. Make sure to study the punctuation too.
 * Today is the last day for chapter 1-6 Make - Up Quizzes. Please sign up for a time to make these up.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Quiz


 * Explain the significance… Using TAEAC.

2. Review Socratic Seminar format

3. Socratic Seminar

4. Review themes and create a working statement of theme.


 * HW:**

1. In one perfect paragraph, identify a theme from //The Great Gatsby// and explain how the last line of the novel support this theme. Please use TAEAC. 2. Bring personal computers Thursday for an independent work session. 3. Work on Gatsby Color Project


 * Thursday - 11/12**


 * Start Up:**

1. What color are you? Why? Please explain in 2-3 sentences. Please use a quote from Grok and cite your source according to MLA standards.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Extra - Credit Opportunity

Assignment: **Answer one of the Socratic Seminar Questions in a one page, typed, double-spaced response. You must use textual evidence,and you should follow MLA guidelines.**


 * 1. Have students share their HW responses with their neighbors. Class discussion of student responses.**


 * 2. Discussion of theme**


 * 3. Have students give themselves a grade on their Reader’s Notebooks.**


 * 4. Have students give themselves grades for the socratic seminar on their rubrics (1-25 with a two sentence justification statement.**


 * 5. Students will incorporate their vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences.**


 * 6. Review //Gatsby// Color Project with students.**


 * 7. Independent work session:**
 * -color project**
 * -study vocabulary**
 * -extra - credit essays**
 * -make - up assignment for seminar.**

HW:


 * 1. Work on //Gatsby// Color Project. It is due via turnitin.com tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 PM.**
 * 2. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow**
 * 3. The deadline for your socratic seminar make - up assignment is Monday, 11/16. You should answer each one of the discussion questions in 5-7 sentences.**

Friday - 11/13

Start Up:


 * 1.Do you think the title is of //The Great Gatsby// is fitting? Please explain why or why not. Use TAEAC in constructing your response.**


 * Please study your vocabulary words independently when you are finished.**
 * If you were absent yesterday, please turn in your RNB.**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Students will take their vocabulary quiz.**


 * Experimental Musical Assignment**
 * -What color is the song?**
 * -How does the song relate thematically relate to //The Great Gatsby//?**


 * 2. Reader’s Notebook - Masterpiece Reflection:**


 * Fitzgerald scholar Matthew J. Bruccoli claims: "The Great Gatsby does not proclaim the nobility of the human spirit; it is not politically correct; it does not reveal how to solve the problems of life; it delivers no fashionable or comforting messages. It is just a masterpiece." Do you agree?**


 * Please answer in 8-10 sentences. Also, please feel free to take a free-write approach.**


 * 3. Discussion**

HW:


 * 1. With the idea of Gatsby’s six resolves in mind (page 173), I want you to** create six specific resolves **that you believe will contribute to your self-betterment and happiness. For each one of your resolves please provide a 2-3 sentence statement of why this resolve is important to you, and what steps you are going to take to ensure that you follow through with your commitment.**

Week # 13 - 11/16 - 11/20

Due Dates:


 * -11/18 - Community Learning Night**
 * -11/18 - RNB # 13**
 * -11/19 - //Gatsby// film project is due at the beginning of class.**
 * -11/19 - Initial Research Assignment is due via turnitin.com at 11:59 PM**
 * -11/20 - Deadline for submitting extra credit essays to turnitin.com**

Monday - 11/16

Start Up:


 * 1. What is your green light? Please answer in 2-3 sentences.**

Guided Learning


 * 1. Return work**
 * 2. Explain Homework assignment/Junior Project**
 * 3. Introduce //The Great Gatsby// film assignment (you may have a partner)**
 * 4. Complete film viewing assignment.**

HW:


 * 1. Read through your CIA and identify 3 potential research subjects**


 * 2. On a separate sheet of paper, write these three subjects and give a brief justification of why you may be interested in researching each subject, as well as what you would hope to gain from researching these subjects.**


 * 3. Obtain a personal copy of //The Things They Carried//**

Tuesday - 11/17

Start Up:


 * 1. Based off of your viewing yesterday, which character was most effectively cast and which character was cast most poorly? Please briefly justify your answers.**


 * Please come see me if you were absent yesterday.**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Collect research potential research subjects**
 * 2. Review expectations for initial research assignment**
 * - Review model work for //Gatsby// film assignment**

HW:


 * 1. Work on Initial Research Assignment**
 * 2. Work on Gatsby film project**

Wednesday - 11/18

Start Up:


 * 1. Identify a symbol from the film and explain how it contributes to either the plot, characterization, or the narrative structure. Please answer in 2-3 sentences.**


 * noises, objects, colors, costumes, images, weather, etc.**


 * 2. How are we symbolically introduced to Jay Gatsby and how are we symbolically introduced to Daisy? How are these symbols similar and how are they different?**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Finish viewing the film.**
 * 2. Allows students twenty minutes to collaborate on the assignment**
 * 3. Discussion of some key questions.**
 * 4. Another independent work session.**
 * 5. Last Word on //The Great Gatsby//- Fitzgerald scholar Matthew J. Bruccoli claims: "The Great Gatsby does not proclaim the nobility of the human spirit; it is not politically correct; it does not reveal how to solve the problems of life; it delivers no fashionable or comforting messages. It is just a masterpiece." Do you agree?**


 * -Include textual references (don’t have to be direct)**
 * -10-12 sentences**
 * -Feel free to take a “free-write” or creative approach.**


 * 6. Formal Feedback for Gatsby Color Project - If there is time**


 * -keep punctuation inside of quotations when you are not citing parenthetically.**
 * -cite at the end of a sentence**
 * -the importance of doing simple things well as a means to establish ethos: capitalization, formatting, spell check, following the specifics of the assignment, etc.**
 * -follow TAEAC, but don’t be afraid to have voice.**
 * -one achieves voice through either the unique structure of their sentences or through the commentary and insight they provide while completing analysis.**


 * HW:**

1. Complete the Gatsby Film Project 2. Work on Initial Research Assignment


 * Thursday - 11/19**


 * Start Up:**

1. If you were in a war, what is the one personal item that you would bring? Why? Please answer in 2-3 sentences


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Review models of Initial Research Assignment

1. Formal Feedback for Gatsby Color Project - If there is time

-keep punctuation inside of quotations when you are not citing parenthetically. -cite at the end of a sentence -the importance of doing simple things well as a means to establish ethos: capitalization, formatting, spell check, following the specifics of the assignment, etc. -follow TAEAC, but don’t be afraid to have voice. -one achieves voice through either the unique structure of their sentences or through the commentary and insight they provide while completing analysis.

2. Listen to two of the Fresh Voices Commentary pieces

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 * Assign Books

3. Introduction to TTTC - Classroom Activity

-have students share out their responses. -put their answers in their RNB

4. Allow students to begin reading “The Things They Carried”


 * HW:**

1. Read “The Things They Carried” and complete Reading Guide # 1 in your Reader’s Notebook.

2. Finalize Initial Research Assignment and submit your work to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM


 * Friday - 11/20**


 * Start Up:**

1. So far, who is your favorite character in the platoon? Why?

2. Explain the significance of the following quotation: “Men Killed, and died, because they were embarrassed not to” (O’Brien 20).


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Explain extended research more thoroughly and review the homework for the weekend.

2. Students will grade their film projects (go through each element)

3. 20 minute reading period

4. Short Reading Quiz ?

5. Discussion.

6. Students will grade their reading guide and staple in their rubric

7. Listen to audio recording from the Big Read

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 * HW:**

1. Complete the associated readings for Part 2 and complete the Part 2 Reading Guide in your RNB. 2. Start working on extended research assignment 3. Bring your computer on Monday. We will be working on your research.


 * Week # 14 - 11/23 - 11/24**


 * Due Dates:**

-11/24 - 3:45 PM - Deadline for Make - Up Quizzes -11/24 - 11:59 PM - Submit Extended Research Assignment via turnitin.com -11/30 - Reading Guide Part 3 for //TTTC// is due -12/07 - School Poetry Out Loud Contest (extra credit opportunity)


 * Monday - 11/23**


 * Start Up:**

1. Using the rubric for Reading Guide # 2, please go through and give yourself a grade on your Reading Guide.

2. Then staple your rubric into your RNB

3. Prepare for Reading Quiz


 * Guided Learning**

1. Grade RNB 2. Reading Quiz 3. Discussion 4. Independent Work Session on the Extended Research Assignment


 * HW:**

1. Work on extended research assignment (due at 11:59 PM on 11/24 via turnitin.com) 2. Reading Guide # 3 for //TTTC// (due 11/30)


 * Tuesday - 11/24**


 * Start Up:**

In your Reader’s Notebook, please complete the following tasks

a. Make your title for this entry “Thanksgiving Reflection” b. List five people that you are thankful for, and briefly explain why. c. List five things that you are thankful for, and briefly explain why. d. If you were to write one of the people from the list a letter of gratitude, who would it be, and why?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Letters of Gratitude 2. Independent Work Session (make up quizzes, independent reading, schedule changes, and research) 3. Return ALL graded work (organize binders as well) 4. SAT/ACT Prep 5. Classroom chores: -take work off of the wall -duct tape
 * RNB audits


 * HW:**

1. Work on extended research assignment (due at 11:59 PM on 11/24 via turnitin.com) 2. Reading Guide # 3 for //TTTC// (due 11/30)


 * Week # 15 - 11/30 - 12/4**


 * Due Dates/Reminders:**

-12/01 - Applications for Project Uplift open up. -12/02 and 12/04 - I have checked lab carts out (Yet, bring your own devices if you can) -12/03 - Final Core Vocabulary Quiz -12/04 - Annotated Bibliography is due at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com -12/07 - School Poetry Out Loud Contest (extra credit opportunity) -12/10 -Final Vocabulary Test (all of the words)


 * Monday - 11/30**


 * Start Up:**

1. What was the most enjoyable aspect of your break? Please explain in 2-3 sentences using at least one vocabulary word.

2. Please fix all of the grammatical errors in the following sentence:

when will You do jarmans hw


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce the new Vocab.

2. Have students grade their RG # 3 and staple the rubric in. 3. 15 minute independent work session. 4. Quiz and Discussion. -List facts about Vietnam, the author, and the book. 5. Allow students to begin independently reading.


 * HW:**

1. Complete Reading Guide # 4 in your RNB. 2. Finalize your Research Question. Please do this on a separate sheet of paper and prepare for submission tomorrow.


 * Tuesday - 12/1**


 * Start Up:**

1. Explain the difference between reading a book and studying a book?

2. What is something about this book that you have enjoyed?

3. What is something that confuses you or that you don’t fully understand?
 * If you were absent yesterday, please see me about your vocabulary list and yesterday’s assignments.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Independent working period 2. Quiz 3. Discussion. --- incorporate all of your vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word--- 4. Listen to TTTC audio guide part 1 [] 5. Discuss Checklist # 2 and the Annotated Bibliography.


 * HW:**

1. Reading Guide # 5 and # 6- due Thursday at the beginning of class. 2.Bring device. We will be working on your annotated bibliography tomorrow.


 * Wednesday - 12/2**


 * Start Up:**

1. Describe the last time that you were excited about learning something new?

2. Specifically, what were you excited about, and what made you excited?


 * Does anyone have a quizlet with all of our vocabulary words that you are willing to share? *


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Thoroughly discuss Start - Up

1. Incorporate all of your vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word.

2. Review Junior Project Checklist # 2

Reminders: -Make sure students put their research question at the top of the document. -Your thesis will be the answer to your research question
 * -** if you have any questions about citations, visit the OWL Purdue Website or utilize your Easybib handout.

Reminders: 1. Use n.d. if there is no publication date 2. Make sure that you have hanging indentions 3. Remember that information from youtube videos, ted talks and other instructional videos can serve as sources. 4. If you have any questions, ask a neighbor first.

3. Allow students to work independently on reading and annotated bibliography.

4. Listen to two of the Fresh Voices Commentary pieces

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 * HW:**

1. Reading Guide # 5 is due Thursday at the beginning of class. 2. Study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow


 * Thursday - 12/03**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate five of your vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences into a paragraph. Theme = //TTTC//


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Take vocabulary quiz. 2. Independent Reading session. 3. Reading quiz. 4. Listen to TTTC audio guide part 1 [] 5. Discussion 6. Independent Work


 * HW:**

1. Work on Annotated Bibliography (due via turnitin.com on Friday at 11:59 PM). 2. Reading Guides 6 and 7 are due on Monday.


 * Friday - 12/04**


 * Start Up:**

1. Listen to two of the Fresh Voices Commentary pieces

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 * Guided Learning:**

1. Independent work on the Annotated Bibliography. 2. Review the reminders and review the checklist. Reminders: - Use n.d. if there is no publication date - Google OWL Purdue MLA if you have any questions about formatting. - Make sure that you have hanging indentions - Remember that information from youtube videos, ted talks and other instructional videos can serve as sources. - If you have any questions, ask a neighbor first. 3. If students finish early, they can independently read //TTTC//


 * HW:**

1. Work on Annotated Bibliography (due via turnitin.com on Friday at 11:59 PM). 2. Reading Guide 6 and 7 are due on Monday.


 * Week # 16 - 12/07 - 12/11**


 * Due Dates:**

-12/07 - School Poetry Out Loud Contest (extra credit opportunity) -12/08 and 12/09 - I have checked lab carts out (Yet, bring your own devices if you can) -12/10 - Outline is due via turnitin.com at 11:59 PM -12/10 -Final Vocabulary Test (all of the words) -12/10 - RNB is due -12/17 - Final Draft of your persuasive speech is due
 * Project Uplift Application is open. Need a counselor recommendation.


 * Monday - 12/07**


 * Start Up:**

1. What did you like about the last chapter. Please explain in 2-3 sentences.

2. If there was anything about the book that you would change, what would it be and why?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Discuss Start - Up 2. Quiz 3. Socratic Seminar
 * HW:**

1. Study for vocabulary assessment 2. Complete any missing elements of research process
 * Progress Report coming out on Wednesday.


 * Bring your own devices if you can for all computer days.


 * Tuesday - 12/08**


 * Start Up:**

Independently study lists 2-5

1. Write down five words that have definitions that you have a difficult time remembering or don’t fully understand.


 * After ten minutes, please check out a computer


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Verbally review vocabulary 2. Have students give themselves a grade for discussion from yesterday. Introduce absent students to the make-up assignment. 3. Introduce students to the outline and explain my expectations. 4. Allow students to begin working on their outline -Review annotated bibliography in order to conceptualize your argument and the ways in which you are going to support it. -If you need additional sources add them to your annotated bibilograpy -If you are quoting or borrowing information in your outline, then please cite this information.
 * Students will read through argumentative speech handout*** Focus on THESIS.
 * PLEASE ASK FOR ASSISTANCE IF YOU FEEL THAT YOUR ANSWER TO YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION WILL NOT SUFFICE AS A THESIS STATEMENT.*

HW:


 * 1. Watch three TED Talks, preferably related to your subject or personal interests. On a separate sheet of paper, identify the title of the presentation and the speaker. Then complete a summary (2-3 sentences) and commentary (4-6 sentences for each article).**


 * This is due Monday at the beginning of class**


 * 2. Make sure that you have your Power School password memorized.**


 * 3. Study vocabulary and bring personal device for tomorrow’s work.**

Wednesday - 12/09

Start Up:


 * 1. What are some engaging or interesting things that you can do to “grab your audiences attention?”**
 * 2. Who is your audience for this speech?**
 * 3.Do you have your powerschool password memorized?**
 * If not, we need to reset your password during our independent work session.**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Have students give themselves a grade based on their discussion Monday.**
 * 2. Independently study vocabulary.**
 * 3. Begin working on the research outline.**


 * Reminders:**


 * -Review annotated bibliography in order to conceptualize your argument and the ways in which you are going to support it.**
 * -If you need additional sources add them to your annotated bibliography**
 * -If you are quoting information in your outline, then please cite this information.**
 * -KEEP YOUR AUDIENCE IN MIND THROUGH OUT - Most of your audiences will be educated young adults and adults.**
 * -The outline is a tool, you don’t have to follow it exactly.**
 * -Feel free to keep a separate word document so you can jot down phrases or ideas for your rough draft.**
 * -If you are borrowing information while completing your outline cite it.**
 * -If you find additional useful information, make a citation for it.**
 * -If you don’t have a “clincher” just write down some idea or your current plans.**

HW:


 * 1. Watch three TED Talks, preferably related to your subject or personal interests. On a separate sheet of paper, identify the title of the presentation and the speaker. Then complete a summary (2-3 sentences) and commentary (4-6 sentences for each article).**


 * This is due** Monday** at the beginning of class

2. Make sure that you have your Power School Password memorized.

3. Study vocabulary and bring personal device for tomorrow’s work.


 * Make up Assignment for - 12/08 Quiz

Assignment -** You can answer one or both of the following questions:

Why is academic research/ inquiry valuable?

Why is skipping school senseless and problematic?


 * Requirements:


 * -1-2 pages double-spaced**
 * -12 Point font**
 * -Need to incorporate an outside source**
 * -Correct MLA usage (including a separate and correctly formatted works cited page)**
 * -Must adhere to grammatical rules of standard academic English.**

Due: **Friday, December 11th at the beginning of class.**

Thursday 12/10

Start Up:


 * Independently study for your vocabulary quiz.**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Complete Vocabulary Assessment**
 * Show me your score when you are done.**
 * 2. Independently work on your rough draft or outline.**
 * 3. When all students are done, walk them through the process of correctly formatting their rough draft:**


 * -Create an MLA Header**
 * -Title**
 * -Format the works cited page**
 * -Copy and paste citations from your annotated bibliography**


 * 4. Grade //TTTC// Socratic Seminar activity**

HW:**

1. Submit your outline to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM 2. Make sure that your bring your copy of //The Things They Carried// to class tomorrow. 3. Watch three TED Talks, preferably related to your subject or personal interests. On a separate sheet of paper, identify the title of the presentation and the speaker. Then complete a summary (2-3 sentences) and commentary (4-6 sentences for each article).


 * Make up Assignment for - 12/08 Quiz

Assignment -** You can answer one or both of the following questions:

Why is academic research/ inquiry valuable?

Why is skipping school senseless and problematic?


 * Requirements:


 * -1-2 pages double-spaced**
 * -12 Point font**
 * -Need to incorporate an outside source**
 * -Correct MLA usage (including a separate and correctly formatted works cited page)**
 * -Must adhere to grammatical rules of standard academic English.**

Due: **Friday, December 11th at the beginning of class.**

Friday - 12/11

Start Up:


 * 1. Which novel did you like better, //The Great Gatsby// or //The Things They Carried//? Please explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.**
 * If you have any make up discussion or quiz assignments, please turn these in to the blue rectangle.**

Guided Learning:


 * 1. Group theme identification activity with //TTTC//**


 * 2. Final //TTTC// Question - Complete this in your RNB.**


 * a. Re-read the last four pages of //TTTC//**
 * b. In a fully developed paragraph or two, explain the significance of the last sentence of the book. In doing this please connect your analysis to a larger theme in //The Things They Carried.//**


 * 3. Have students complete a final version of this response.**


 * 4. Personal Question - “What keeps you going?”**


 * 5. Collect books, unless students need them for additional extra credit essays.**


 * 6. Independent work session**

HW:


 * Bring your computers on Monday**


 * 1. Watch three TED Talks, preferably related to your subject or personal interests. On a separate sheet of paper, identify the title of the presentation and the speaker. Then complete a summary (2-3 sentences) and commentary (4-6 sentences for each article).**


 * 2. Work on rough draft of your speech.**

Week # 17 - 12/14 - 12/18

Due Dates:**

-12/15 - Last day for make up quizzes (//TTTC// -12/16- Full Rough Draft is due at the beginning of class. -12/17 - Final Draft of Speech is due via turnitin.com by 11:59 PM.


 * Extra Credit Opportunities*


 * Monday - 12/14**


 * Start Up:**

1. What do you look forward to most during the holidays? Why? * 2-3 sentences


 * When you are done, take a computer from the cart and prepare for an independent work session.
 * Place signed progress reports on the blue rectangle.


 * Guided Learning**


 * Share, review, and grade Ted Talk Assignments.

1. Review Junior Project Requirements and Reminders 2. Visit turnitin.com and check the comments on your outline and your first body paragraph. Please make all suggested corrections.
 * If you have not submitted any of these assignments, then please do this, and notify me when you have done so.

advice/reminders:

- Make sure your thesis is argumentative in nature and passes the "so what" test. - A thesis should express a precise opinion on a meaningful issue and should be supported by logic and fact. Therefore, it needs to be a statement that an educated adult could disagree with. - If I made a comment about your thesis, please fix the issue before proceeding further.

3. If you have any questions about the comments that I have made, ask your group members first for clarification. If they can't help you out, please sign up for a conference. 4. Independent Work Session


 * HW:**

1. Work on your rough draft. 2. Return signed progress report 3. Extra Credit Essays


 * Tuesday - 12/15**


 * Start Up:**

1. What have you done to establish ethos thus far in your speech? 2. What can you do to establish more ethos? 3. Do you have a healthy balance of pathos and logos?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Junior Project Requirements and Reminders 2. Visit turnitin.com and check the comments on your outline and your first body paragraph. Please make all suggested corrections. 3. If you have any questions about the comments that I have made, ask your group members first for clarification. 4. Independent Work Session
 * If you have not submitted any of these assignments, then please do this, and notify me when you have done so.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize rough draft


 * Wednesday - 12/16**


 * Start Up:**

a. What do you think my purpose is for giving you this final speech assignment? Please answer in 2-3 sentences.

b. Task: Develop a specific counter argument with a supporting example for the following arguments:

1. There should be no use of the death penalty in the United States.

2. Photography is the most transformative invention of the last two hundred years.

3. Santa Clause is real.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discus the start - up and the importance of counter arguments. 2. Review model essay (look for ten errors) 3. 25 minutes of “silent” peer review 4. 25 minutes of “interactive” peer review 5. Independent work session.


 * HW:**

1. Continue working on your drafts. 2. Work on extra credit assignments


 * Thursday - 12/17**


 * Start Up:**

What are a few specific things that you can do to make sure that your speech contains power, grace, and style throughout?


 * Make sure to pass around the sign- up sheet


 * Let me know if you would be interested in setting up The Freedom Riders Exhibition that is coming to our school this Friday. This is a great and unique volunteer opportunity.


 * Give yourself a grade for this week’s start-up. Consider the two points for tomorrow a holiday bonus. *


 * Obtain a book for recommended reading over the break.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Independent work session. 2. Read “The Gift.”


 * HW:**

1. Submit Junior Project Speech to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM. 2. Prepare your “holiday” outfit. The tackier, the better.


 * Friday - 12/18**

1. Holiday Cards 2. Extra - Credit / Missing Assignments 3. Independent Reading/Holiday book selection


 * Over Break**


 * 1. Extra Credit Essays**


 * 2. Independent Reading - Read, Read, Read, and submit extra credit proposals when you get back!!!**


 * Week # 18 - 1/4 - 1/8**


 * Due Dates:**

-1/6 - Deadline for Submitting //TTTC// Extra Credit Essays -1/7- Freedom Riders Exhibit - class will meet in the library -1/12 - Deadline for turning in Missing Assignments -1/12 - Final RNB is due -1/14 - 1st block exams -1/15 - 2nd block exams -1/19 - 3rd block exams -1/20 - 4th block exams -1/21 - makeups -1/26 - AP Preparation Assignment is due


 * Monday - 1/4**

1. What is your academic New Year’s resolution? Please be as specific as possible. Also, please identify a few things that you are going to do in order to “attain” this resolution.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Top 10 activity

a. Top Ten List - make a list of the top ten things that brought you joy in 2015 b. Write down personal resolution for the New Year c. Write down academic resolution for the New Year. d. If you could choose your theme word, for 2016, what would it be?
 * please explain why

2. “The Way It Is” - By William Stafford

There’s a thread you follow. It goes among

things that change. But it doesn’t change.

People wonder about what you are pursuing.

You have to explain about the thread.

But it is hard for others to see.

While you hold it you can’t get lost.

Tragedies happen; people get hurt

or die; and you suffer and get old.

Nothing you do can stop time’s unfolding.

You don’t ever let go of the thread.

a. What do you think of this poem? b. What do you think it means? What does the word “threads” refer to? c. Do you believe everyone has one? d. What is the purpose of our threads/why do we all have one? e. What is your thread in life? f. Create a statement of theme.
 * Remember, theme is not just one the dominant idea. Theme = dominant idea + the author’s message about this idea.

3. Class SOAPSTONE and discussion.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize work from “The Way It Is” 2. Try to obtain a copy of the Norton Reader 11th Edition (used)


 * Tuesday - 1/05**


 * Start Up:**

1. Identify the different parts of SOAPS

2. When analyzing poetry, I use a SOATS template. What do you think this “T” stands for?

3. Explain either the relationship or major difference between these tone and mood.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Review Start - Up

1. Take notes on basic poetic terms

2. Review how to read a poem. -read once straight through -read through a second time paying close attention to word choice and tone -read the third time analytically, start discovering meaning.

3. Pass out copies of "Cartoon Physics.” Have students read through the text three different times.

a. Complete a SOATSTONE Analysis b. Describe the diction and the mood.


 * after students have worked independently, they will have a moment to consolidate their answers in a group.

4. Review TAEAC

5. Have students answer the following question in TAEAC form: Based on the poem, how does the author’s use of figurative language impacts its meaning? Include one example from the text to support your example.

6. Have students grade each other’s responses.

7. Students will complete imagery explication activity of “Cartoon Physics.”


 * HW:**

1. Finalize “Cartoon Physics Work” in your RNB.

2. Complete extra credit assignments


 * Wednesday - 1/06/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. When completing a standardized test, do you think it is a good idea to preview the questions before reading the passage? Please explain either why or why not.

2. How do we punctuate the title of poems?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Grade “Cartoon Physics” paragraphs and review the model paragraphs.

In Nick Flynn’s poem, he uses powerful imagery to illustrate how children’s imaginations give them a sense of happiness and safety. In the poem, Flynn writes, “A child places her hand on the roof of a school bus, and drives across a city of sand.” This powerful image not only resonates in the reader’s mind, but it shows how the child is in control of the school bus. This control, even if it is imagined, provides the child with both a form of entertainment and a sense of comfort.

2. Review talking points:

-Is it work mentioning the title? -Quality and “succinct” analysis is everything. -Writing about events in literature in active voice and present tense. -Put titles of poems in quotations.

3. State Exam Practice - Poetry - 25 minutes -preview questions -read three times -brief SOATSTone


 * HW:**

1. Tonight is the deadline for submitting your //TTTC// Extra Credit Essays


 * Thursday - 1//7/16**


 * Start Up:**

N/A


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Attend and walk through Freedom Riders Exhibit.

2. Freedom Riders Assignment


 * The students will complete the following tasks in their RNB.

a. As you walk through I want you to write down what you think are ten really important pieces of information that you encounter during the exhibit (statistics, dates, images, testimonies, etc.)

b. What was the most important “thing” you learned while viewing this exhibit? Please explain why in 2-3 sentences.

c. What was the most surprising “thing” you learned? Please explain why in 2-3 sentences.

d. How can you relate what you learned in this exhibit to something you have learned or studied in school? Please explain in 2-3 sentences.

3. With a partner complete a line by line paraphrase of Sonnet 18

4. Then in your RNB, perform the following tasks:

a. Complete a SOATSTone analysis (with direct textual evidence) b. Find two examples of imagery (copy them down) c. Create a statement of theme. d. Based on the poem, how does the author’s use of language impacts its meaning? Include one example from the text to support your example.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize Sonnet 18 work in your RNB.


 * Friday - 1/8/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What are three specific things that you can do to finish the semester strong?

2. If you could give three pieces of advice to yourself in general. What would they be? Why?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review sonnet meaning and explain sonnet structure. 2. More practice with Multiple Choice (EOC Passage) 3. Introduce AP Preparation Assignment # 1 4. Additional Exam Preparation.


 * HW:**

1. Work on AP Preparation Assignment # 1 2. Independent Reading!


 * Exam Week # 1 - 1/11/16 - 1/15/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-1/12 - Deadline for turning in Missing Assignments -1/12 - Final RNB is due -1/26 - AP Preparation Assignment is due -1/14 - 1st block exams -1/15 - 2nd block exams -1/19 - 3rd block exams -1/20 - 4th block exams -1/21 - makeups


 * Monday - 1/11/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. How important do you think the skill of self-reliance is? 2. Do you think that you generation is more self-reliant than ones that came before?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Self- Reliance Activity

Task 1 – Read biographical information on Ralph Waldo Emerson on page 388 and write down the five most important facts.

Task 2 – Read the excerpt from “Self –Reliance” on page 393 twice.

Task 3 – Complete a brief SOATStone

Task 4-Answer questions 1-3 and 5- 6 on page 394.

2. Practice Writing Assignment

3. Read and work through Crane selection.


 * HW:**

1. Work on AP Prep assignment 2. Try to obtain a copy of the Norton Reader 11th Edition (used)


 * Tuesday - 1/12/16**


 * Start Up:**


 * Please return any and all books that you have checked out from me.

1. If you are reading a passage, and you feel that you don’t understand what is going on, what should you immediately do?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Crane practice excerpt


 * Grade Reader’s Notebooks

2. Read “Far and Near” by Thomas Wolfe and complete the following tasks on a separate sheet of paper.

Task 1: Read page 782, and write down the five most important facts about this Thomas Wolfe. Task 2: Read “Far and Near” by Thomas Wolfe, pages 785 – 788 and answer questions 5- 7 in complete sentences. Task 3: Identify the theme of this story. Compose a paragraph using TAEAC in which you identify the theme and explain one way that it is constructed.
 * remember, theme + foundational idea + author’s message about this idea


 * HW:**

1. Work on AP Prep Assignment 2. Turn in any course texts that you have checked out.


 * Wednesday - 1/13/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What are some thing that you should do after the exam that will prepare you for AP Language? Come up with at least three.


 * PLEASE TURN IN ANY MISSING TEXTS


 * Sign up sheet for snacks for testing days


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Take up Start - Ups 2. Textbook and books sweep 3. Return any and all graded work 4.Non-Fiction Practice

Non-Fiction Passages:

Purpose = author’s message for a specific audience.

3 Step Approach (before you read the passage):

1. Read information that is in italics 2. Look at the title and the author 3. Preview the questions.

While Reading:

1. Take on each paragraph individually. If you make it to the end of a paragraph and you are confused, re-read it. 2. Highlight key words and phrases that tell main idea of each paragraph. 3. Pay attention to the structure of the passage (textual features are your friend) 4. If you are having a difficult time understanding the passage, complete a SOAPSTONE. 5. Don’t get caught up in the lists of very specific facts. Pay attention to WHAT is being described, and how that relates to the author’s purpose.

Reminders:


 * If you are ever unsure of what the purpose is, re-read the introduction and the conclusion. This is usually where the purpose is explicitly stated.
 * Don’t be afraid to re-read a passage, time is not going to be a huge obstacle on this test.

Basic Test Reminders
 * Mark all over the test
 * Process of Elimination will set you free
 * Your job is to answer the question, and your goal is to blow this out of the water!

5. Final Non-fiction Passage.


 * HW:**

1. Work on AP Prep Assignment 2. Turn in any course texts that you have checked out.