z-Honors+English+2-Spring2016


 * Syllabus**


 * Letter to Parents**


 * Essential Course Documents**


 * Week # 1 - 1/25/16 - 1/29/16**

-1/27- Vocabulary Pre - Test -1/27- NB Check -1/27 - Signed Information sheet -1/28 - “Letter to Me” needs to be emailed to me before the beginning of class. -1/28- Registration for turnitin.com -1/29 - RNB # 1


 * Monday - 1/25/16**


 * Start Up:**

Welcome to English Class


 * Make sure that your phone is on silent and put away.
 * You may go ahead and find a seat, but I will be placing you in alphabetical order
 * Once you are placed in your seat, please have out a pen or pencil and a blank sheet of paper

Format a blank sheet of paper as follows:

Your name:

Start - Up Week # 1

Monday - 1/25/16

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

ex. “Tenacious Timothy"

2. What you would like to get out of this course? Your response should be a minimum of 3 sentences.


 * If you have a signed parent information sheet, please place that on your desk.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Roll, adjective and name sharing

2. Discuss start up policy and review website.

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. Work on "Letter to Me"

2. Have Parent Letter Signed

3. Obtain supplies and organize binder


 * Tuesday - 1/26/16**


 * Start Up:**

Please return to your seats from yesterday, and make sure your phone is on silent and put away.

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.


 * Prepare/Assemble your binder.


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Review Rubric for Binder Check
 * Discuss Start - Up

1. Student questionnaire:

a. Do you have a computer at home? Do you have internet access? __ b. Last Book You Read: c. Last Movie You Saw: d. Favorite Three Bands/Musicians: e. Favorite book: f. Do you read any magazines or newspapers, daily websites? If yes, which ones? g. What do you want to do after high school? College? Tech School? Military? Work?

2. Introduce No-Excuses and Graveyard Word List

3. Introduce Reader’s Notebook protocol, and model with Soto Assignment

4. Read Soto excerpt and perform the textual annotation exercise in your Reader’s Notebook.


 * HW:**

1. Work on Letter to Mr. Jarman 2. Organize Notebook 3. Get parent letter signed 4. Register for turnitin.com


 * Wednesday - 1/27/16**


 * Start Up:**

Please return to your seats from yesterday, and make sure your phone is on silent and put away.

1. One of your essential questions is: How do stories reveal truths about human nature? With this is in mind, what truth about human nature was revealed in last night’s reading?


 * Make sure that your response is one fully developed paragraph

2. Organize your binder, and make sure to turn in your signed parent letter to the blue rectangle.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discussion of question # 3 and outline of paragraphs. 2. Binder Check 3. Vocabulary Pre- Assessment. a. Log in to your power school account b. Click on School Net c. Click “Take Test” d. Enter test code: e. Wait for my final directions before beginning your assessment.

4. When you are done with your Pre-Assessment, you should:

a. Work on your Letter to Me b. Register for your turnitin.com account c. Independently read/Work on //Mythology// assignment


 * HW:**

1. Finalize and email “Letter to Mr. Jarman” - Remember this needs to be emailed to me by the beginning of class on Thursday. 2. Register for turnitin.com


 * Thursday - 1/28/16**


 * Start Up:**

1.Write 3 unique get-to-know-you questions

Think outside the box, not things like, “What is your favorite color?”

Questions like, “If you could be on the cover of one magazine, which magazine would you choose?”


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Making Friends exercise 2. Writing workshop 3. Notes on TAEAC


 * Notes on Paragraph Structure **


 * T ** opic Sentence


 * A ** ssertion about a literary technique and how it contributes to the author’s message


 * E ** xample that should come in the form of a textual reference. If you are using a quotation, make sure to correctly introduce it.


 * A ** nalysis of textual reference in which you explain how the author’s technique contributes to message. This should be the bulk of your paragraph.


 * C ** oncluding sentence that finalizes the analysis, wraps up any “loose ends.”

*Sometimes the **T** and **A** can be blended into one sentence *If you have a lot to write about with a specific device, you can add an extra **AEA**.

*If you can make a natural transition to the next body paragraph with your **C**, go ahead and give it a try.

4. Review No – Excuses List and Word Graveyard 5. Reminders: -Introduce quotes -Write in the present tense and active voice -Do not refer to the author by their first name only -Write in the third person. 6. Have students re-read the Soto excerpt and complete a “perfect” paragraph as a group.


 * HW:**

1. Complete introduction to Mythology assignment in your Reader’s Notebook. 2. Make up any of your missing Reader’s Notebook assignments


 * Friday - 1/29/16**


 * Start Up:**

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


 * Finalize your start - ups for this week. I will be taking these up and using them up for a grade.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Presentation activity. 2. Review examples and give writing feedback 3. Review students’ //Mythology// work. 4. Allow students to independently work on their HW.


 * HW:**

1. Read the first half of Part I of Mythology (pgs. 17-34) in the small book.

a. Summarize the story of the Titans in 2- 3 sentences. b. Copy down the two most important pieces of information about each of the 12 Olympian Gods
 * make sure you complete this assignment in your Reader’s Notebook


 * Week # 2 - 2/1/16 - 2/5/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-2/2 - After school tutoring (sign - up) -2/3 - TAEAC Quiz -2/4 - RNB Check -2/5 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 1


 * Monday - 2/1**


 * Start Up:**

1. Where do the Olympian Gods receive their name?

2. Answer the following questions in complete sentences a. What are myths? b. Why would a society develop them? c. What are some common cultural myths in American life, and how to they add value and meaning to our lives?


 * Organize your binder in preparation for your binder check


 * Guided Learning**


 * Review summary of the Titans and the start - up.

1. Greek God Sharing Activity

-Students will partner up in their learning groups. -Students will have five minutes to prepare a 1 minute presentation on one of the twelve Olympian Gods. -In the presentation, they need to share what they are “known for,” why they are culturally significant, and what nickname would you give them and why.

2. Read Page 360 of textbook and copy down the five most important pieces of information about Homer. Then Reader “How the War Began” on page 61 and copy down the three most important pieces of information. *PLEASE RECORD THIS INFORMATION IN YOUR READER’S NOTEBOOK.

3. View Trailer of Troy

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4. Preview HW assignment, and begin reading

5. Independent work session


 * HW:**

1. Study for TAEAC Quiz


 * Tuesday - 2/2/16**


 * Start Up:**


 * Please have your phone on silent and out of sight.

1. Write out what the individual elements of TAEAC stand for. 2. In your own words, please provide a definition of these different parts of speech: noun, adjective, verb, adverb.


 * Make sure your binder is organized.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up

2. Introduce vocabulary list # 1

3. NAP VAP IC

4. Create a graphic organizer and organize all of the characters we have met so far into the categories of either God, Greek, Trojan.

5. Have students summarize the beginning of the war in two sentences

6. Listen to Poseidon myth if there is time.


 * HW:**

1. Read the Beginning of “The Trojan War” (Chapter 13, pgs. 253 – 260). Then answer the prologue questions and questions 1 -7. Complete this assignment in your Reader’s Notebook.



2. Study for your TAEAC quiz


 * Wednesday - 2/3/16**


 * Start Up:**


 * Please have your phone on silent and out of sight.

1. Identify the nouns, adjectives, and verbs in the following sentences:

Menelaus was angry when he realized that Aphrodite helped Paris escape during their fight.

We are currently reading //The Iliad,// and epic poem that is attributed to Homer.


 * If you were absent yesterday, please see me about your vocabulary list. Also, please copy your Parts of Speech notes from a neighbor.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. TAEAC Quiz


 * Grade RNB (give students grading tasks)

2. Create a graphic organizer and organize all of the characters we have met so far into the categories of either God, Greek, Trojan.

3. Choose a question from the reading and format it quiz style

4. Discuss responses to students HW.

5. Review film clip of Odysseus and Achilles []

6. Listen to Poseidon Reading

7. Independent Reading - context clue exercises


 * HW:**

1. Finish reading “The Trojan War” (Chapter 13, pgs. 261 – 276). Then answer questions 8 – 21.

2. Study vocabulary words


 * Thursday - 2/4/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Why does //The Iliad// matter? What lesson can be learned from this story?

2. What truths about human nature are revealed in //The Iliad//?

examples:

-One of the most terrible things one can do is to disrespect a gracious and giving host. -Family members will go to great lengths to protect their family, even if their family member is in the wrong.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Incorporate vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences and final discussion of //The Iliad//


 * Watch film clips from //Troy//

2. Quiz

3. Discussion of film clips


 * HW:**

1. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.


 * Friday - 2/5/16**


 * Start Up:**

Who is the hero from //The Iliad?// Please provide supporting evidence and try to use at least three vocabulary words.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Take vocabulary quiz

2. One of our essential questions is, “How do stories reveal truth about human nature?” Please locate one truth about human nature that is revealed in the // The Iliad //, and justify your response with textual evidence.


 * T- ** Introduce Homer, // The // Iliad, and provide necessary background information


 * A- ** make an assertion about how a truth about human nature is revealed in // The Iliad //


 * E - ** provide textual evidence to prove your assertion


 * A- ** analyze how your textual evidence shows or proves your assertion. - this should be the bulk of your paragraph.


 * C- ** wrap up any loose ends and finalize your argument

3. Peer Revision

-Read through your partner’s work twice

-Identify all of the elements of TAEAC in your partner’s essay.

-Give feedback on whether or not they successfully used the elements or how they could improve certain elements.

-Circle any of their graveyard words and no-excuse violations, and make suggested corrections.

-Write two things that the writer did well, and two things that they can improve upon for their next assignment.

-Have a short and constructive conversation with your partner.


 * After completing all of these tasks, please complete a re-write of your paragraph

3. Work on HW


 * HW:**

None!


 * Week # 3 - 2/8 - 2/12**


 * Due Dates:**

-2/8 - After school tutoring (sign - up) -2/9 - After school tutoring (sign - up) -2/10 - CIA is due 11:59 PM -2/11 - RNB Check -2/12 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 2


 * Monday - 2/8/16**


 * Start Up:**

a. What makes you you? Describe yourself by including likes, dislikes, and anything that sets you apart from others. Give this serious thought: It is much harder than you think. 3-5 sentences.

b. What was the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce new vocabulary words 2. Fill in the rest of the parts of speech in your notes section. 3. Introduce CIA and talk students through each question. -google docs -register for turnitin.com if there is additional time


 * HW:**

1. Work on CIA


 * Tuesday - 2/9/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Describe what you would believe to be the "perfect" society. Explain in as much detail as possible. 3-5 sentences.

a. please make sure that your desk is cleared of food and beverage. b. check out a computer from the cart. c. open up your critical inquiry assignment from yesterday, and wait for further instruction from Mr. Thomas. d. If you were absent, have a neighbor catch you up to speed.
 * When you are done:


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up with Mr. Thomas

2. Mr. Thomas will lead students through CIA questions 4-10.
 * Students should be allowed 5 minutes per response
 * Student may listen to music while answering questions.

3. Mr. Jarman’s return


 * HW:**

1. Work on your CIA by fine tuning and elaborating on your responses from yesterday.


 * Wednesday - 2/10/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Typically, people do not appreciate being told what to do--especially to extreme amounts. How would you feel about being told what to and what not to do in all day-to-day activities by your government? Explain.


 * 3-5 sentences
 * Try to incorporate at least two vocabulary words


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss start - up

2. Review CIA questions 12-15

3. Allow students thirty minutes to finalize their work.

4. Have students complete Pre-Reading questions with their groups.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize your CIA, and make sure that you successfully submit it to turnitin.com.

2. Study your vocabulary words.


 * Thursday - 2/11/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Why do you think that I have been asking you so many questions about yourself for the last few days?

2. Do you believe there would be any benefit to living in a society where everything was controlled and regulated by the government, even your speech? Explain.


 * If you get done with your work early, study your vocabulary.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review start - up


 * Vocabulary into grammatically appropriate sentences

2. Give students fifteen minutes to finalize their work Pre-Reading questions.

3. Briefly discuss the pre -reading questions.

4. Give each group a question to answer from the research assignment


 * Review definitions of philosophical terms… collectivism and individualism
 * Discuss why we completed the collaborative assignment from yesterday.

5. Group Discussion:

“I worship individuals for their highest possibilities as individuals, and I loathe humanity, for its failure to live up to these possibilities.” - Ayn Rand

6. Discuss pronouns in the novel

7. Allow students to begin reading independently.


 * HW:**

1. Read the author’s foreword and chapter 1. Then answer your guiding questions in your RNB.

2. Study vocabulary in preparation for your quiz tomorrow.


 * Friday - 2/12/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate five vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word. In doing this, please describe your plans for the weekend. Also, you must not use the pronoun “I.”

2. Finalize your start - ups for the week, and study for your vocabulary quiz


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. “I worship individuals for their highest possibilities as individuals, and I loathe humanity, for its failure to live up to these possibilities.” - Ayn Rand - Reject, accept, or qualify the following statement in 3-4 sentences. 3. Discuss start - up and guiding questions 4. 9:20 --- SDA Sendoff--- 5. Independent reading 6. Academic celebration


 * HW:**

1. Read chapters 2-5 (II - V) and answer the associated guiding questions. Also, provide definitions for the “Glossary Terms”


 * Week # 4 - 2/15/16 - 2/19/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-2/15 - After school tutoring (sign - up) -2/16 - After school tutoring (sign - up) -2/18 - Benchmark - know your powerschool login -2/18 - RNB Check -2/19 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 3 -2/19 - CEJ # 1 - Global Politics -2/19 - Fundraiser at Bruster’s


 * Monday - 2/15/16**


 * Start Up:**


 * Please have your phone on silent and out of sight.
 * Find your assigned seat.

1. Write down three specific things that you learned about history, language, or writing from last week.

2. What was the most enjoyable aspect of last week?

3. What was the most challenging activity we did in class last week? Why?


 * Guided Learning**

1.Review Start - Up

2. Introduce new vocabulary words and fill in the rest of our P.O.S. notes.

3. Review questions/ assign groups questions and glossary terms to answer.


 * HW:**

1. Read chapters 6-8 and answer the associated guiding questions


 * Tuesday - 2/16/16**


 * Start Up:**

Why is it important to cite information that you are borrowing? Please come up with three different reasons. Feel free to be creative or utilize your sense of humor in developing these responses.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Mr. Thomas is going to teach/ re-enforce MLA citations 2. Check HW/Reading Quiz 3. Review Questions from //Anthem// 4. Group Discussion:

“I worship individuals for their highest possibilities as individuals, and I loathe humanity, for its failure to live up to these possibilities.” - Ayn Rand


 * HW:**

1. Finish reading //Anthem// and finalize your guiding questions.


 * Wednesday - 2/17/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Mr. Thomas gets to make the choice because he is the king of epic start - ups.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Mr. Thomas will model the CEJ Process. 2. Students will complete a model CEJ and grade their work.


 * HW:**

1. Incorporate all of your words into grammatically appropriate sentences. 2. Work on CEJ # 1 - Global Politics 3. Make sure that you know your Powerschool password


 * Thursday - 2/18/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. If you were to change anything about //Anthem//, what would you change and why? Please answer in a fully developed paragraph using TAEAC. 2. Write down two vocabulary words that you need help putting into a grammatically correct sentence.


 * When you are finished, please wait for me to assign you a lap top.
 * Finalize your Reader’s Notebooks so that I can collect them.


 * Guided Learning:**

-Briefly explain reiterate the CEJ Process:
 * Summary should be 2-3 sentences. Your commentary should be 5-7 sentences.

1. Complete Benchmark 2. Work independently on your CEJ and study your vocabulary words.


 * HW:**

1. Work on CEJ # 1 - Global Politics 2. Study for your vocabulary quiz


 * Friday - 2/19/16**


 * Start Up:**

Check out the computer that was assigned to you yesterday. Please log back into Homebase/School Net 1. 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? 2. Grade your start - up, and place it in the blue rectangle when you are finished.


 * Study for your vocabulary quiz.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Finish Benchmark 3. Independently work on CEJs


 * HW:**

1. In your RNB - Write an alternate ending to Anthem (8-12 sentences) on a separate sheet of paper. Be an inventive as you would like, and be prepared to share your work.

2. Complete CEJ # 1 - Global Politics


 * Week # 5 - 2/22 - 2/26**


 * Due Dates:**

-2/23 - //Anthem// Test needs to be submitted to turnitin.com by the end of class. -2/25 - ACT - Pre-Test -2/26 - Signed Progress Report is Due -2/26 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 4


 * After School Tutoring - Monday and Wednesday After School**


 * Monday - 2/22/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What would be a good CEJ topic for next week? Why? 2. Why does //Anthem// matter? Or why do the ideas embedded in this work matter?


 * Guided Learning**


 * Discuss Start - Up

1. Introduce vocabulary words for the week. 2. Review and grade CEJs. 3. Introduce //Anthem// test. 4. Review literary terms and TAEAC 5. Allow students to work independently on their test.


 * HW:**

1. Complete a rough draft of your //Anthem// test.


 * Tuesday - 2/23/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Generate two specific questions that you have about our //Anthem// test.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Independently work on //Anthem// Test. When you are finished, please submit the assignment to turnitin.com. 2. When you are finished, please complete the personality test: [] 3. Please read through all of the results of your personality test. 4. Please send me an email of your personality test results. Please

Work on //Anthem// test and complete personality survey


 * HW:**

1. Email me results of your personality test. 2. Study your new vocabulary words.


 * Wednesday - 2/24/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. How does the personality test that you took yesterday relate to //Anthem// ? 2. How true or useful do your feel that your personality test is? 3. What did you learn about citations and punctuation yesterday?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up 2. Discuss and grade CEJ. 3. I will introduce students to the first two assignments for the Sophomore Project. 4. Reminders:

-I strongly suggest that you use google docs to store all of your information. -Try to read at least five articles for each topic before you decide on the two you want to choose.

The New York Times, NPR, BBC News Newsweek, Time, New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, New Republic, Forbes, The Economist, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Washington Post or Scientific American.
 * Great News Sources to Research:

5. Students will independently work on their Sophomore Projects.


 * HW:**

1. On a separate sheet of paper, incorporate all ten of your words into complete sentences. 2. Study your vocabulary. 3. Work on Sophomore Project Checklist # 1.


 * Thursday - 2/25/16**


 * Guided Learning:**

1. First Block students will report to the cafeteria.


 * HW:**

1. Study for Vocabulary Quiz # 4. 2. Work on your Initial Research Assignment


 * Friday - 2/26/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Which words are you having a difficult time incorporating into sentences? 2. What can you do in order to get excited about the Sophomore Project?


 * Study vocabulary and return your signed progress report.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review vocabulary. 2. Take vocabulary quiz 3. Re-introduce Sophomore Project Checklist. 4. Independent Work 5. Reminders:

-I strongly suggest that you use google docs to store all of your information. -Try to read at least five articles for each topic before you decide on the two you want to choose. The New York Times, NPR, BBC News Newsweek, Time, New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, New Republic, Forbes, The Economist, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Washington Post or Scientific American.
 * Great News Sources to Research:


 * HW:**

1. Return signed progress reports 2. Continue working on your Sophomore Project


 * Week # 6 - 2/29/16 - 3/4/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-3/1 - ACT- Class will meet in the Café -3/3 - CEJ # 2 (Ted Talk) -3/4 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 5


 * Monday - 2/29/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What was the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend? Please explain in 2-3 sentences.

2. Why is Wikipedia not a reliable source of information?

3. Can you use Wikipedia as a tool?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce new vocabulary 2. Review Initial Research and discuss next steps for the process. 3. Research Workshop. Show students how to: a. use search filters b. use Wikipedia as a tool c. watch TED Talk videos d. use NIH and Stanford resources.

4. Reminders:

-I strongly suggest that you use google docs to store all of your information. -Try to read at least five articles for each topic before you decide on the two you want to choose. The New York Times, NPR, BBC News Newsweek, Time, New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, New Republic, Forbes, The Economist, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Washington Post or Scientific American.
 * Great News Sources to Research:


 * HW:**

1. Finalize and submit Initial Research Assignment to turnitin.com

2. Start working on Extended Research Assignment
 * Our class will meet in the Café tomorrow.


 * Tuesday - 3/1/16**

--- ACT ---


 * Wednesday - 3/2/16**


 * Start Up:**

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

2. How can we utilize print sources in your research process?


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Review Start - Up

1. Review Feedback on Anthem Assignment --- Have students take down notes from their feedback.

2. Return CEJs. Have students discuss why they received certain deductions.

3. Explain the extended research assignment in more detail.

Reminders:

-Use NIH for any health based topic -Use Google filters :gov and :edu -Use Stanford Psychological Encyclopedia -If you feel that you need print resources, I can write you a pass to do check out the resources available in our school library.

The New York Times, NPR, BBC News Newsweek, Time, New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, New Republic, Forbes, The Economist, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Washington Post or Scientific American.
 * Great News Sources to Research:


 * HW:**

1. Work on Extended Research Assignment (due via turntin.com by the end of class on 3/3). 2. CEJ # 2 (Ted Talk) has been pushed back to Friday.


 * Thursday - 3/3/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Please incorporate your last five vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences. In doing this, please make your sentences memorable or humorous.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up. 2. Return CEJs and review feedback 3. Review expectations for extended research assignment 4. Continue to work independently on Sophomore Project

Reminders:

-Use NIH for any health based topic -Use Google filters :gov and :edu -Use Stanford Psychological Encyclopedia -If you feel that you need print resources, I can write you a pass to do check out the resources available in our school library.

The New York Times, NPR, BBC News Newsweek, Time, New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, New Republic, Forbes, The Economist, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Washington Post or Scientific American.
 * Great News Sources to Research:


 * HW:**

1. Complete extended research assignment. Then submit it to turnitin.com. 2. Finalize CEJ # 2 - TED TALK - cite it as a lecture. 3. Study for vocabulary quiz.


 * Friday - 3/4/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What has been the most challenging aspect of the research process so far? 2. What are your three most favorite words? Please put them all in a sentence together.


 * Study for your vocabulary quiz
 * Please place your completed start - ups in the blue rectangle.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary quiz

2. Review and grade CEJs

3. Review process for the annotated bibliography.
 * have students change the due date (Sunday Night)
 * show students exemplars


 * HW:**

1. Work on your Annotated Bibliography and submit it to turnitin.com by Sunday night.


 * Week # 7 - 3/6/16 - 3/11/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-3/10 - Reader’s Notebook Check -3/11 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 6 -3/11 - CEJ # 3 - Nigeria


 * Monday - 3/7/16**


 * Start Up:**

3. What are three specific things you learned last week (think about vocab, CEJ, and research). 2. What are two questions that you have about the Sophomore Project. 1. What was the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend, why?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Review Start - Up 2. Introduce new vocabulary 3. Review Research Questions 4. Review annotated bibliography process. 5. Individual Research Conferences: Review annotated bibliographies with students who have already submitted. 6. Indepenent work on Sophomore Project


 * HW:**

1. Make sure that all of your documents are submitted to turnitin.com. 2. Tonight is the deadline for submitting your annotated bibliography. Make sure that you get this submitted!


 * Tuesday - 3/8/16**


 * Start Up:**

//Your Last Letter//; Imagine you are on death row (for a noble reason). You have the opportunity to write one letter to one person. Who would you write this letter to, why would you choose this person, and what would you say to him/her? Explain in 3-5 sentences.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Mr. Thomas is going to facilitate a discussion based off of the Start Up. 2. Mr. Thomas is going to a facilitate a pre-learning/background mini-lesson 3. Students will independently read “Africa Kills Her Sun” and complete guiding questions in their Reader’s Notebooks. 4. Students will independently work on this for the remainder of the class period.


 * HW:**

1. Answer questions 1-8 in your Reader’s Notebook. 2. Study vocabulary and work on CEJ # 3 - Nigeria 3. Finalize remaining Sophomore Project work.


 * Wednesday - 3/9/16**
 * Start Up:**

1. Explain the significance of the title “Africa Kills Her Sun.” 2. Incorporate your first five vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss Start - Up with Mrs. Mann 2. Discuss question from the HW with Mrs. Mann 3. Continue to independently read and answer the remaining questions in your Reader’s Notebook. 4. Final discussion of questions with Mrs. Mann 5. Independently read and study vocabulary.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize any remaining work from “Africa Kills Her Sun” 2. Study vocabulary 3. Finalize remaining Sophomore Project work.


 * Thursday - 3/10/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Put five of your vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences


 * Take note of words you are having a difficult time incorporating into sentences?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review any questions students have about vocabulary 2. Essential question and “Africa” reflection in RNB 3.Review annotated bib and correct any citation errors. 4.Introduce checklist # 3 5.The Thesis statement must pass the SO WHAT Test.


 * HW:**

1. Complete CEJ # 3- Nigeria 2. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow. 3. Finalize thesis statement


 * Friday - 3/11/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. If you find additional information that will be helpful for you in the research process, what should you do? Where should you put this information? How should you organize it?

2.Please incorporate three of your vocabulary words into a paragraph in which you describe your plans for the weekend.


 * If you did not have your thesis statement approved yesterday submit it to me for approval.
 * Please turn in your copies of “Africa Kills Her Sun” to the blue rectangle.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Grade Reader’s Notebooks. 2. Explain outline: -cite any and all borrowed information -keep it as clean as possible -be comfortable with this process evolving. 3. Allow students to work independently on their outline.
 * Collect CEJs.


 * HW:**

1. Continue working on your outline. Please submit it by Monday night at 11:59 PM.


 * Week # 8 - 3/14 - 3/18**


 * Due Dates:**

-3/16- Introduction and Works Cited Page -3/17 -CEJ # 4 - Research Topic -3/18 - Vocabulary Quiz # 7 -3/18 - First two pages of rough draft are due on Friday at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com


 * Monday - 3/14/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What was the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend, why? 2. What are two questions that you have about the Sophomore Project or the research process? 3. What are three things that you would like to do over spring break?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce Vocabulary

2. Grade RNB and review CEJs

3. Work on outline both individually and with your team -cite any and all borrowed information -keep it as clean as possible -be comfortable with this process evolving.


 * HW:**

1. Please complete your outline and submit it to turnitin.com by tonight by 11:59 PM.


 * Wednesday - 3/16/16**


 * Start Up:**

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

2. When citing parenthetically, where should your citation be located?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Open a blank Google or Word Document, your annotated bibliography, and your outline.

2. Format essay and works cited page

3. Practice with in text citations (pull up citations) and have students show how they would parenthetically cite it.

4. Review feedback on outline. Unless my comments say otherwise, you are approved to start writing your essay.

Review checklist # 4 and give advice:

-Mostly paraphrase and use short quotations. Yet, make sure to cite any and all borrowed information.

5. Open workshop


 * HW:**

1. CEJ # 4 - research topic 2. Finalize introduction and works cited page.


 * Thursday - 3/17/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate your last five vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word. 2. Why do MLA citations almost always have hanging indentions? 3. Where should your thesis be located in your introduction?


 * Please let me know if you have any specific questions about your introduction and your works cited page.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review and grade RNB and CEJ

2. Introduce the following quote and correctly cite it as well.

Quote: Space exploration is changing the way we conceptualize our role in the universe.

Citation:

Jung, Wolfgang, and Nathan Nelson. “Nature's Rotary Electromotors.” Science 29 Apr. 2005: 642-44. Science Online. Web. 5 Mar. 2009.

3. Review expectations for introduction.

4. Review Checklist # 4 and Final Essay reminders.

5. Allow students to independently work on the assignment.


 * HW:**

1. Study for tomorrow’s vocabulary quiz

2. Continue working on Rough Draft.


 * Friday - 3/18/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. How interested are you in earning college credit while you are in high school? Please briefly explain your response.

2. What questions do you have about the Sophomore Project so far?


 * Study vocabulary and prepare any questions you have.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary Quiz

2. Introduce the following quote and correctly cite it as well.

Quote: Space exploration is changing the way we conceptualize our role in the universe.

Citation:

Jung, Wolfgang, and Nathan Nelson. “Nature's Rotary Electromotors.” Science 29 Apr. 2005: 642-44. Science Online. Web. 5 Mar. 2009.

3. Review Checklist # 4 and Final Essay reminders.

4. Allow students to independently work on Sophomore Project.


 * HW:**

1. First two pages of rough draft are due on Friday at 11:59 PM via turnitin.com

2. Enjoy your Spring Break, and come back ready to work.


 * Week # 9 - 3/28/16 - 4/01/16**


 * Due Dates:**

Due Dates:

-3/30 - Final Draft of Sophomore Project is due via turnitin.com. It needs to be 4-6 pages, have a works cited page, and be formatted according to MLA standards. -3/31 - Deadline for turning in missing assignments -3/31 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 8 -3/31 - 4/04 - Open Workshop of Sophomore Project Presentation -4/05 and 4/06 - Sophomore Project Presentations


 * Monday - 3/28/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What was the most enjoyable aspect of your Spring Break, why? 2. How many sources should you cite throughout your research paper? 3. Is it okay to cite an image, chart, or graph?


 * I am available for after school tutoring on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday


 * Guided Learning**

1. Review vocabulary 2. Review feedback from the rough drafts that were submitted to turnitin.com
 * Feedback from Review of Rough Drafts**

-Try to incorporate at least one source per body paragraph. -Avoid first and second person, unless it is absolutely necessary that you use it. -Don’t use exclamation points -If you are using a quotation, make sure to introduce the speaker/source -If there is an author for your source, you only need to cite their last name -You don't need additional spacing between paragraphs. An indention works just fine. -Make sure to cite any and all information, even if you are paraphrasing.

RESEARCH EXPERTS: Anna, Haleigh, Belen, Massimo, and Kylee

3. Have students review comment from turnitin.com and make corrections 4. Review final essay checklist and Final draft rubric 5. Independent works session


 * HW:**

1. Continue working on Sophomore Project Paper


 * Tuesday - 3/29/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate your first five vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences. 2. How should you cite a website if there is no author? 3. Where should you look if you have questions about what your paper should look like?


 * Please remember that I have after school tutoring today, and tomorrow.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review final essay checklist and final draft rubric 2. Review Model Essay 3. Introduce research assistants 4. Independent work session


 * HW:**

1. Continue working on your Sophomore Project draft and finalize any missing assignments that you have not completed


 * Wednesday - 3/30/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate your last five words into grammatically appropriate sentences. Please make them as humorous or memorable as possible.

2. What are some good strategies for concluding your essay?

3. What should you do if you have made a citation for a source that you have not cited?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Final Checklist

2. Review how to write an effective conclusion a. It contains a summary statement in which the writer restates the thesis in a fresh way in order to reinforce the argument that they have been making for the entire paper. b. It contains a “clincher” which supports the thesis, and makes a final impression on the reader.

3. Halfway through class, complete the peer review form

4. Group Submission of the final draft - Complete the following tasks if you feel that you are ready to submit your paper:

a. Copy and paste your paper that is in google docs to Microsoft word. b. Complete a final proofreading (aka spellcheck). c. Make sure your quotes, citations, and works cited page are correctly formatted. d. Submit your final draft to turnitin.com.


 * HW:**

1. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow 2. Final Draft of Sophomore Project is due via turnitin.com. It needs to be 4-6 pages, have a works cited page, and be formatted according to MLA standards.


 * Thursday - 3/31/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate your two favorite words into a haiku (5-7-5) 2. Identify two things that you have learned throughout the Sophomore Project. 3. What are three things that you would like accomplish by the end of the semester?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Introduce presentation 3. Review Option B - Mockumentary or Documentary 4. Independent Work Session

1. CEJ # 5 - Shakespeare - due Monday 2. Work on Sophomore Project Presentation
 * HW:**


 * Friday - 4/1/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Identify two things that you have learned throughout the Sophomore Project. 2. What are three things that you would like accomplish by the end of the semester?


 * The students who missed yesterday need to make up the quiz today in class.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discussion of Sophomore Project 2. Open workshop on presentations and documentaries


 * HW:**

1. CEJ # 5 - Shakespeare - due Monday 2. Work on your Sophomore Project --- Make sure that you have professional clothing to wear on Tuesday. If not, we can make arrangements.


 * Week # 10 - 4/4 /16 - 4/8/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-4/5 - Sophomore Project Presentations -4/6 - Sophomore Project Presentations -4/8 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 9 (independent)


 * Monday - 4/4/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Develop three realistic personal and academic goals for the new nine weeks. Be as specific as possible. 2. Also, what was the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend? Why?


 * I am available after school if you need help with anything.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce vocabulary 2. Review expectations -Documentaries first -Dress expectations -Order of presentation -Email copies of your presentation to yourself or me. 3. Independent work.


 * HW:**

1. Prepare for final Sophomore Project Presentation. 2. CEJ # 5 - Shakespeare


 * Tuesday - 4/5/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. As an audience member, what are three things that you can do in order to be respectful of the speaker?


 * If you have not done so already, please turn in CEJ # 5 to the blue rectangle


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Students will write every speaker’s name down, one interesting fact from their presentation, and write down one question that you have for the speaker. 2. Midterm Presentations 3. Grade and discuss CEJs if there is time remaining.


 * HW:**

1. Prepare for your presentation tomorrow:

-create an outline of what you want to say and practice many times -time yourself and deliver your speech in front of others -think of creative ways to engage your audience

2. Study your vocabulary


 * Wednesday - 4/6/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What was your favorite presentation yesterday? Why? 2. Incorporate your first five words into grammatically correct words. Our theme is going to be: research presentations.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Finish presentations

2. Discuss CEJ if there is time

3. Reflection: 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. Research Shakespeare, and identify five interesting facts about his life, his work, and his legacy. Please record these facts in your Reader’s Notebook.

2. Study vocabulary


 * Thursday - 4/7/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate your last five words into grammatically appropriate sentences. Theme = what makes people great? 2. Find the definition of provincial. Provide a name for a place that you would describe as provincial.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up 2.Mystery PPT 3. Have students read the first two pages of the Greenblatt article.

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a.Identify the three most important facts. b.Identify the author’s tone and justify your choice through textual evidence c. Why does Greenblatt find it so surprising that Shakespeare is so great? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

4. Review HW


 * Friday - 4/8/16**

1. How many words did Shakespeare invent? 2. How and why did he invent these words?
 * Start Up:**


 * Study for your vocabulary quiz


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocabulary quiz

2. Review Greenblatt work

3. Students will use blue Prentice Hall textbook on the bookshelf to complete the following assignment in their Reader’s Notebook.

Task 1- On Pages 730 – 733, please complete the following tasks. a. Read the background information on Petrarch, and his three poems. b. Answer questions 1 – 5 in at least 2-3 sentences.


 * Week # 11 - 4/11/16 - 4/15/116**


 * Due Dates:**

-4/13 - CEJ # 6 - Cyprus or Venice -4/14 - RNB is due -4/15 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 10


 * Monday - 4/11/16 **


 * Start Up:**

1. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why? Be specific and detailed as possible. This response should be a minimum of seven sentences.
 * Use TAEAC

2. How doest this question relate to our study of Shakespeare?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Review Start - Up

2. Introduce new vocabulary 3. Task 2 - On Pages 740 – 741, please complete the following tasks:

a. Read “Love and the Sonnet, background information of Shakespeare, “Sonnet 29” and “Sonnet 116.” b. Answer questions 1-3. Each question should be answered in 2-3 sentences

4. SOAPSTone or Paraphrase of Sonnet 116 if there is time.


 * HW:**

1. CEJ # 6 - Venice or Cyprus


 * Tuesday - 4/12/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is the major difference that you see between Shakespearean and Petrarchan sonnets?

2. Define these two vocabulary words and complete the associated tasks.


 * Culpable- || Mitigate- ||
 * Part of speech: || Part of speech: ||
 * List at least two synonyms: || List at least two synonyms ||
 * List at least one antonym: || List at least one antonym: ||


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss Start - Up 2. Briefly RNB work from previous day 3. Students will take notes on background info on Shakespeare and //Othello// 4. Students may start working independently on their HW.
 * discuss sonnet structure and form with true or false questions.


 * HW:**

1. CEJ # 6 - Cyprus or Venice

2. **Culpability Reflection -** -Essential Question Are people responsible for the consequences of their actions? Does context (setting, other characters, social constructs, power dynamics etc.) mitigate a person’s culpability?

a.) Has there ever been a time in your life where you committed an act, made a decision, and you felt like that there were consequences or results to that action/decision that you had not planned for? Did outside factors (context) affect the results of your decision/action? If so, please explain if you think that you were still responsible or “blamable” for that action/decision.

b.) If you are having a difficult time relating this question to your personal life, think of how this situation applies to a fictional character from a movie or from a book.


 * Wednesday - 4/12/16**


 * Start Up:**

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

2. Define “En Media Res.”


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review and grade CEJ 2. Discuss HW with a partner. 3. Read pages ix – xi, and copy down the major character traits, relationships, and struggles. Copy these down in your RNB. 4. Start reading //Othello//


 * HW:**

1. Read 1.1. and answer the associated guiding questions in your Reader’s Notebook. 2. Study vocabulary and make up any missing assignments.


 * Thursday - 4/14/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Please give an example of a time when someone was guilty of something, but not culpable. Also, please explain why they were not culpable.

2. Please incorporate your last five vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the word.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Reading Quiz 2. Grade RNB 3. Introduce dramatic terms - have students add on to the ones they currently have. 4. Complete DEJ # 1 in RNB


 * HW:**

1. Read 1.2. - 1.3. and answer the associated guiding questions. 2. Study for your vocabulary quiz


 * Friday - 4/15/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is the major difference between a monologue and a soliloquy? 2. Summarize Act 1. Try to use at least three of your vocabulary words.


 * Study for your vocabulary quizzes.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocab Quiz 2. Reading Quiz 3. Review the map

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Discuss why Shakespeare’s sense of geography is problematic.

4. Discuss the Guiding Questions

4. Independent Reading


 * HW:**

1. Read 2.1 - 2.2. and answer the associated guiding questions.


 * Week # 12 - 4/18/16 - 4/22/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-3/20 - DEJ #2 and # 3 -3/21 - Grade RNB -3/22 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 11 and Dramatic Terms Quiz


 * Monday - 4/8/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. If you were going to cast Iago, Roderigo, Othello, Cassio, and Desdemona in a modern version of //Othello,// who would you choose and why?

2. How do you punctuate the titles of major works of art or literature?


 * Guided Learning**

1. Review Start - Up 2. Introduce new vocabulary 3. Grade RNBs. 4. Discuss Guiding Questions (students first) 5. Independent Reading/Work


 * HW:**

1. Read 2.3. and answer the associated Guiding Questions.


 * Tuesday - 4/19/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Find three pieces of textual evidence to prove that Desdemona is a strong and virtuous character. Copy them down.


 * How do you think you should go about making up missing quizzes or assignments?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Briefly discuss start - ups

2. Introduce dramatic terms

3. Grade RNBs.

4. Discuss Guiding Questions

5. DEJ # 2 and DEJ # 3

6. Independent Work


 * HW:**

1. Read 3 .1. - 3.2. and answer the associated guiding questions.


 * Wednesday - 3/20/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Incorporate your first five vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences. *Try to make connections to //Othello// with your sentences.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Reading Quiz

2. Discuss DEJ # 2 and # 3.

3. Discuss guiding questions.

4. Independently read and answer guiding questions.


 * HW:**

1. Read 3.3 - 3.4., and answer all of the guiding questions. 2. Study for Friday’s Vocabulary and Dramatic Terms Quiz


 * Thursday - 4/21/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Complete a venn-diagram of similarities and differences between Othello and Iago.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Quiz 2. DEJ # 4 and # 5 3. Review guiding questions

4. Independent Reading


 * HW:**

1. Read 4.1 - 4.2 and answer the associated guiding questions 2. Study for Friday’s vocabulary and dramatic terms quiz


 * Friday - 4/22/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. At this point in the play, what would you do to repair the situation if you were Desdemona? 2. What even surprised you most from last night’s reading?


 * Study your vocabulary and dramatic terms


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss Start Up

2. Take vocabulary quiz

3. Discuss guiding questions

a. At this point in the play, what would you do to repair the situation if you were Desdemona? b. If Iago confessed up to everything at this point, what do you think would happen to him?

4. Review DEJ # 4 and # 5

5. Independent Reading


 * HW:**

1. Finish reading the play and answer all of the remaining guiding questions.


 * Special Week - 4/25/16 - 4/29/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-4/26 - Benchmark -4/26 - AP Language Pre- Administration -4/27 - Benchmark -4/28 - Iago Trial Assignment -4/28 - RNB is due -4/29 - 5 Minute Shakespeare -4/29 - Vocabulary Quiz (lists # 1 and # 2).


 * Monday - 4/25/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Now that you have read the play, what are two specific things that you would change about the plot? Please justify both of your choices. Please explain your answer.

2. Copy down your Powerschool Username and Password. If you have forgot or misplaced yours, please write your name on my board.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Return Graded Work 2. Discussion of Start - Up 3. Discussion of Final Guiding Questions 4. Reflection -

a. If you were Desdemona’s sibling and you were in Cyprus at the beginning of Act Five, what would you do in order to change the outcome of the story. What advice would you give, and what actions would you take? Your answer should be a fully developed paragraph 5-7 sentence

b. If you were Othello’s sibling and you were in Cyprus at the beginning of Act Five, what would you do in order to change the outcome of the story. What advice would you give, and what actions would you take? 5-7 sentences -Introduction to “Iago Trial Assignment”

5. Introduce Iago Trial Assignment


 * HW:**

1. Work on rough draft of Iago Trial Assignment 2. Finalize reflection from class.


 * Tuesday - 4/26/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Please obtain a computer and log in to your power school account via the NCEdCloud icon.

2. If you were Desdemona’s sibling and you were in Cyprus at the beginning of Act Five, what would you do in order to change the outcome of the story. What advice would you give, and what actions would you take? Your answer should be a fully developed paragraph 5-7 sentence.


 * In your response, use five words from vocab list # 1.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Students will work on their Benchmarks 2. Students should study vocabulary, work on the ITA, or independently read when they are done with the benchmark.


 * HW:**

1. Complete a rough draft of the Iago Trial Assignment, and come prepared for a peer review session. 2. Study vocabulary 3. Work on your Shakespearean performance


 * Wednesday - 4/27/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Please obtain a computer and log in to your power school account via the NCEdCloud icon.

2. If you were Othello’s sibling and you were in Cyprus at the beginning of Act Five, what would you do in order to change the outcome of the story. What advice would you give, and what actions would you take? 5-7 sentences


 * In your response, use five words from vocab list # 1.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Finish Benchmark. 2. Independent Work: -Iago Trial Assignment -5 Minute Shakespeare


 * HW:**

1. Complete final draft of Iago Trial Assignment. a. 1 page double spaced b. If you need me to print it out, please email it to me.


 * Thursday - 4/27/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Work collaboratively with your group to come up with a synonym for all of your vocabulary words from list # 1 and list # 2.

1. Review Vocabulary. 2. Iago Trial Presentation - grade for presenters and audience members 3. Review Requirements for 5 minute //Othello//: -No more than two lines -At least one prop -All group members have to be involved in the scene -Each character should be identifiable -Need to announce the beginning and ending of the scene 4. Independent work.
 * Guided Learning:**
 * Grade RNB


 * HW:**

1. Study vocabulary list # 1 and # 2 2. Prepare for Five Minute Shakespeare Presentation


 * Friday - 4/29/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Through your reading of Othello, what truth about human nature is revealed?

2. Also, if you were to identify the central idea of this work, what would it be?


 * Study for your vocabulary quiz.
 * Let me know if you are interested in the clean up that we are completing tomorrow.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Vocab Quiz 2. Grade RNB 3. Preparation for 5 minute Shakespeare -No more than two lines -At least one prop -All group members have to be involved in the scene -Each character should be identifiable -Need to announce the beginning and ending of the scene 4. Five minute Shakespeare performance 5. Continue with Iago Trial Activities 6. Return work.

1. CEJ - Colombia - Due Tuesday, 5/3
 * HW:**


 * Week # 14 - 5/2 - 5/6**


 * Due Dates:**

- 5/3 - CEJ - Colombia - 5/4 - Deadline for returning signed progress report - 5/5 - Grade RNB - 5/6 - Core Vocabulary Quiz # 12


 * Monday - 5/2/16**


 * Start Up:**

Twitter Challenge: Summarize //Othello// in 140 characters or less


 * Please remind me to collect your copies of //Othello// when you are done.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Introduce the new vocabulary

2. Notes on theme


 * have groups brainstorm their own definitions first

3. Discussion - What is the difference between being extraordinary and being odd, being one-of-a-kind and being weird?

4. Read author bio on page 132.


 * HW:**

1. CEJ - Colombia


 * Tuesday - 5/3/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is your favorite book or film that adheres to the guidelines of magical realism? Please explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.


 * If you were absent yesterday, please see me about obtaining a blue literature book and your vocabulary list.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss Start - Up

2. Review and grade CEJ

3. Read “Most Handsomest Drowned Man in the Word” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez – page 126. Then answer questions 1-3 in paragraph form in your RNB.


 * HW:**

1. Finish RNB assignment.


 * Wednesday - 5/4/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Twitter Challenge: Summarize yesterday’s story in 140 characters or less


 * Use five of your vocabulary words to do this.
 * Remind me to discuss the fashion show.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Review Start - Up 2. Discuss students’ responses from yesterday. 3. Review TAEAC 4. Review Theme Notes and discuss how theme and central idea are related 5. Students will then complete the following task: In a fully developed paragraph explain how the theme of “standing out” is developed in this story. Please use TAEAC, and textual evidence from the story.


 * HW:**

1. Students will then complete the following task: In a fully developed paragraph explain how the theme of “standing out” is developed in this story. Please use TAEAC, and textual evidence from the story.


 * Thursday - 5/4/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is the difference between an analogy and a simile/metaphor? 2. What is the difference between central idea and theme? 3. Incorporate all eleven of your vocabulary words into grammatically appropriate sentences.
 * You can incorporate more than one word per sentence.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Peer Review - Look for: -violations of the no-excuses list -elements of TAEAC -does the analysis actually explain how the evidence given proves the assertion?

2. Re - write and submission

3. Brainstorm positive characteristics that Esteban possesses.

4. Students will complete the Writer’s Portfolio Eulogy Assignment on page 133.


 * Be mindful of your tone and your purpose. You have a great deal of creative freedom with this composition.

5. Another Peer Review


 * HW:**

1. Complete FINAL draft of Eulogy 2. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.


 * Friday - 5/6/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is your favorite month of the year? Why? Please explain in 2-3 sentences.
 * Study for your vocabulary quiz.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Final vocabulary quiz

2. Share eulogies

3. Grade RNBs

4. Read poets’ biographies on page 185 and 186.

5. Read the poems on 184-185 -pay close attention to the title -read each poem three times.

6. Answer questions 1-3 in paragraph form.


 * When you are done, illustrate a poem of your choice underneath your answers to questions 1-3.

7. Complete group SOAPStone of a poem.
 * HW:**

1. CEJ - Poetry in Action - Due Tuesday - 5/10 2. Study for final vocabulary assessment on 5/19


 * Week # 15 - 5/9/16 - 5/13/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-5/10 - CEJ - Poetry in Action -5/11 - RNB is due -5/12 - Vocabulary Quiz (lists 3-7) -5/13 - CEJ - Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech -5/19 - Final County Vocabulary Assessment (All 120 words)


 * Monday - 5/9/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is your favorite movie? Why? 2. What is the formula for theme? 3. Using the “theme formula,” write a statement of theme for your favorite movie.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Re-read the poems from on 184-185. 2. Which one is your favorite/resonates with you the most? Why? 3. Illustrate this poem in your RNB. Then write a 2-3 statement about your decisions/intentionality when constructing the image. 4. Review SOAPSTone


 * HW:**

1. CEJ - Nobel Prize Speech 2. Find a poem that you enjoy and bring it to class. You either need to have it in digital form or in hard copy.


 * Tuesday - 5/10/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Provide a definition of tone 2. Provide a definition of mood 3. What is the primary difference between these two?


 * Guided Learning:**


 * Grade and discuss CEJs
 * Show students how tone and mood are related and how all of the different elements of a poem work to contribute to mood.

1. Revisit the poems and discuss tone and mood

2. Practice identifying central ideas/concepts

3. SOAPSTONE a poem together

4. Independent SOAPSTone of selected poem.

5. What is the purpose of poetry? 5- 7 sentences RNB assignment.


 * HW:**

1. Study vocabulary lists 3-7 2. CEJ - Nobel Prize Speech - due on Thursday.


 * Wednesday - 5/11/16 **


 * Start Up:**

1. What is the purpose of poetry? 2. Does poetry exist only in poems? Please explain your answer.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. What is the purpose of poetry? 5-7 sentences. Complete this in your RNB. 2. Discuss students’ responses and thoughts on poetry. 3. SOAPSTONE their personal poem. 4. Share SOAPSTones 5. Pre-learning questionnaire about the Holocaust and WWII 6. Independent vocabulary study session

1. CEJ - Nobel Prize Speech 2. Review VOCAB (lists 3-7).
 * HW:**


 * Thursday - 5/12/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Identify a world issue that you think the United States should “interfere” with. Please describe this issue, and clearly explain how and why the United States should interfere. Your response should be 5-7 sentences.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Grade and discuss CEJs.

2. Read Elie Wiesel’s biography

3. Students will read a copy of Elie Wiesel’s “Nobel Acceptance Speech” on pages 505-508.

4. Students will complete a SOAPSTone of this speech in their RNB.


 * HW:**

1. Finalize your RNB questions 2. Study vocabulary lists 3-7.


 * Friday - 5/13/16**

1. Review Start - Up 2. Independent studying QUIZ!!! 3. Discussion of SOAPSTone (assign individual elements). 4. Read “The Way It is” THREE TIMES and answer the corresponding questions in your Reader’s Notebook.

“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.


 * HW:**

1. Finish “The Way It Is” questions. 2. CEJ - Alchemy - due Tuesday - 5/17


 * Week # 16 - 5/16/16 - 5/20/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-5/17 - CEJ - Alchemy -5/19 - Final County Vocabulary Assessment (All 120 words)


 * Monday - 5/16/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What are three things that add meaning to your life? Please explain your answers.


 * Excellent after school vocabulary review activity if anyone is interested.


 * Guided Learning**

1. Grade RNB 2. Discuss Start - Up 3. Elaborate on CEJ topic 4. Brief discussion of “The Way It Is” 5. Students will complete Alchemist Geography Assignment 6. Independent work session


 * HW:**

1. CEJ - Alchemy 2. Study for your vocabulary assessment


 * Tuesday - 5/17/16 **


 * Start Up:**

1. Would you describe yourself as more of a religious or spiritual person? If you would describe yourself as both or neither, please explain why. Please justify your response in 2-3 full sentences


 * If you were absent yesterday, please see me in regards to discussing yesterday’s assignments, grading your RNB, and obtaining a copy of //The Alchemist//.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Grade and discuss CEJ. 2. Discuss the geography assignment 3. Read the Prologue of //The Alchemist// and summarize it in 2-3 sentences. If you want, you can also continue to read ahead**.** 4. Complete pre-reading and prologue work with the students. 5. Read pages 1-10 and answer questions 1-5 in your Reader's Notebook.


 * HW:**

1. Read pages 1-10 and answer questions 1-5 in your Readers Notebook. 2. Independently read and get prepared for tomorrow’s Kahoot challenge.


 * Wednesday - 5/18/16**


 * Start Up:**


 * If you were absent, please see me about yesterday’s assignments.

1. If the story of Narcissus was told today, what object would you insert into the story in place of the lake? Please explain your answer briefly.

2. Identify a happy or positive story where a protagonist’s major goal was to obtain as much money as possible.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Discuss Start - Up 2. Quiz 3. Reading discussion/illustration of Santiago. 4. Kahoot and independent studying


 * HW:**

1. Study for tomorrow’s vocabulary assessment @https://quizlet.com/136431114/eng-2-vocab-lists-1-12-flash-cards/

2. Read pages 11-30 and answer questions 6-10 in your RNB.


 * Thursday - 5/19/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Study your vocabulary in preparation for our final test.


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Final vocabulary assessment. 2. Discuss guiding questions 3. Independent Reading


 * HW:**

1. Read pages 33-79 and answer Guiding questions 11-20 in your Reader’s Notebook.


 * Friday - 5/20/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What is the significance Santiago’s name?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. RNB Reflection: The World's Greatest Lie; According to the old man in The Alchemist, the world's greatest lie is, "that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate," ultimately leading to people not choosing their own Personal Legends.

a. Explain what the old man means by this statement b. Either defend or challenge the man's statement in 3-5 sentences

2. Quiz

3. Discussion - guiding questions and “what is your personal legend?”

4. Independent Reading


 * HW:**

1. Read pages 79 - 123 and answer questions 21-32.
 * Read ahead if you are able :)


 * Week # 17 - 5/23/16 - 5/27/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-5/24 - Socratic Seminar and Quiz -5/27 - RNB check
 * there will be tutoring and EOC prep available every morning starting at 7:45.


 * Monday - 5/23/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What do you hope to do after high school? Be as specific as possible. What interests do you currently have that could become a job for you? What do you need to do now to make your goals attainable?

Your homework for tonight is to read pages 79 - 123 and answer questions 21-32.
 * Read ahead if you are able :)


 * Guided Learning**

1. Review due dates for the week 2. Presentation from Mrs. Craven


 * HW:**

1. Read pages 79 - 123 and answer questions 21-32. 2. Prepare for our Socratic seminar and quiz tomorrow
 * Read ahead if you are able :)


 * Tuesday - 5/24/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Answer this question honestly. If you were Santiago, what would you have done after you made all of your money with the crystal merchant? Would you have returned home with more sheep? or Would you continue searching for your treasure? Please explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.

2. How does the information from yesterday’s presentation relate to the attainment of your personal legend?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Check the guiding questions: stamp and log

2. Have students generate quiz questions

3. Quiz

4. Socratic Seminar -explain talking stone -expectations -show students how to use the rubric -discuss the purpose


 * HW:**

1. Finish reading The Alchemist (pages 123 - 167) and answer the corresponding guiding questions (33-46).


 * Wednesday - 5/25/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. Would you read another book written by this author? Please explain

2. What did you think of the ending? What would you change if you were writing the story?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Have students add to their quiz questions from yesterday.

2. Final Quiz/Discussion

3. Alchemist Assignment # 1-

Santiago thinks, “It’s the possibility of having a dream that makes life interesting.” In your Reader’s Notebook, you can either defend or challenge his thought. In doing this you can either support his thought with evidence, or challenge it by describing what makes life the most interesting to you.


 * Your response should be 6 - 8 sentences long.

4. Alchemist Assignment # 2 -

Identify the most powerful quote that you have encountered in your reading thus far. Copy this quote down along with the page #. Then briefly explain what makes this quotation so compelling in at least 6-8 sentences.


 * HW:**

In your RNB, answer the following questions:

1. What is your personal legend? Please explain in 3-4 sentences. 2. Illustrate your favorite moment from the story.


 * Thursday - 5/26/16**

1. Alchemist Assignment # 1-

Santiago thinks, “It’s the possibility of having a dream that makes life interesting.” In your Reader’s Notebook, you can either defend or challenge his thought. In doing this you can either support his thought with evidence, or challenge it by describing what makes life the most interesting to you.


 * Your response should be 6 - 8 sentences.

2. Alchemist Assignment # 2 -

Identify the most powerful quote that you have encountered in your reading thus far. Copy this quote down along with the page #. Then briefly explain what makes this quotation so compelling in at least 6-8 sentences.

3. Mini skills quiz: -tone -mood -diction -alliteration -metaphor -simile -SOAPSTone -imagery -speaker -narrator -narrative -1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person -TAEAC


 * HW:**

1. Complete “Cartoon Physics” Exercise


 * Friday - 5/27/16**


 * Start - Up:**

1. How many questions? 2. How much time?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. SOAPStone 2. Central Idea TAEAC 3. Term Practice 4. "Improvement" Practice


 * Week # 18 - 5/31/16 - 6/3/16**


 * Due Dates:**

-6/1/16 - Deadline for submitting missing assignments. -6/3/16 - EOC in room 410 (unless specified otherwise)


 * Tuesday - 5/31/16**


 * Start Up:**

1. What was the most enjoyable aspect of your weekend? 2. What are you looking forward to most about this summer? 3. What is one personal strength you possess that will serve you well on the EOC?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Online English Tutorial 2. Review questions from the practice passage on Friday (have students work together in groups to explain the answer with supporting textual evidence). 3. Library visit at 9:10 4. TAEAC Practice


 * Wednesday - 6/1/16**


 * Start Up:**


 * Please turn in any and all books that you have checked out from me.
 * If you get done with this early, please feel free to sign my yearbook.

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 should you punctuate the title of poems?

3. How can you use the multiple choice questions to help you understand the paragraph responses?

4. Is the writing component worth more than the multiple choice?

5. What should you do if you have a difficult time pronouncing character’s names while reading?


 * Guided Learning:**

1. Add terms to EOC Review Packet:

-SOAPSTone -imagery -speaker -narrator -narrative -1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person -TAEAC

2. EOC Practice with “Memories”

3. In “Memories,” explain how the theme is developed throughout the poem. Use specific details to support your answer.

4. Review this passage in great detail

5. Review material for Non-Fiction - add on to notes

-Preview Questions -Read thoroughly (paragraph by paragraph) -Pay attention to unique textual features -First and last paragraphs are VERY IMPORTANT! -Process of Elimination will set you free.

6. Practice writing assignment if there is time available.


 * HW:**

1. Study your key terms and academic vocabulary. 2. I am available after school today.


 * Thursday - 6/2/16 **


 * Start Up: **

*PLEASE TURN IN ANY COURSE TEXTS YOU HAVE CHECKED OUT. *If you were absent yesterday, please take down our class notes.

1. What has been the most enjoyable aspect of this course? Briefly explain your answer. 2. What room will we be testing in tomorrow? 3. What are three things that you can do to prepare for success tomorrow? 4. What does the word rhetoric mean to you?

5. What are we allowed to do after the test besides watch a movie?


 * Guided Learning: **

*Return all graded work.

1. Review notes for non - fiction:

-Preview Questions -Read thoroughly (paragraph by paragraph) -Pay attention to unique textual features -First and last paragraphs are VERY IMPORTANT! -Process of Elimination will set you free.

2. Work on Geology Passage

3. Review notes for fiction:

-Preview Questions -Read thoroughly (paragraph by paragraph) -Complete a SOATSTone -Pay attention to dialogue -Pay attention to character development -Process of Elimination will set you free.

4. Read and review “Castaway” passage

5. Review General Reminders:

a. Take on each paragraph individually. If you make it to the end of a paragraph and you are confused, re-read it. b. Highlight key words and phrases that tell main idea of each paragraph. c. Pay attention to the structure of the passage (textual features are your friend) d. If you are having a difficult time understanding the passage, complete a SOATSTone. e. Titles and information in italics is very important. f. Use the text to answer questions.


 * HW: **

1. Get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast! Tomorrow is an opportunity to show off what you have learned this semester, and you all are going to do exceedingly well. 2. Review your materials in your EOC Review Packet.