Classwork (Turn-in any completed homework to the homework tray at the beginning of class)
- Junior Vocabulary Unit 1, Quiz A
- Learning Objective: W 11-12.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
- Do Now: Read list of essay topics and choose one that you feel most comfortable writing about.Writing Prompts for 650-word essay:
- Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
- Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
- Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
- Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
- Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
- After: Plan-out your response.
- Then: Write your response.
- Target Practice: Self-assess +/o/-
- Bring Signed form (Orange) to class on Thursday for check
- Continue Independent Reading (writing assignment due August 30!)
- Optional: Sign-up for online textbook (you will need the information for your class under 'Online Textbook Sign-up")
Classwork (Turn-in any completed homework to the homework tray at the beginning of class)
- Junior Vocabulary Unit 1, Quiz A
- Learning Objective: SL11-12.4, Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective that the audience can follow. W 11-12.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
- Do Now: Use answers to interview questions to create paragraph introducing partners from last class
- After: Present Partners
- Target Practice: Which details do you think were most relevant? Least?
- Bring Signed form (Orange) to class on Thursday for check
- Continue Independent Reading (writing assignment due August 30!)
- Optional: Sign-up for online textbook (you will need the information for your class under 'Online Textbook Sign-up")
Classwork (Turn-in any completed homework to the homework tray at the beginning of class)
- Learning Objective: W 11-12.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
- Do Now: Choose one of the prompts below to write your essay about. Write that prompt in your journal, and two or three sentences about why this prompt would be a good one for you.
- Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
- Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
- Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
- Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
- Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
- Then: Begin planning your response. Use this graphic organizer if you have a computer. Usethis graphic organizer if you do not have a computer (write in your journal).
- Next: Select Prompt for writing sample and begin planning your response (see the rubric here)
- Target Practice: Do you believe you've written an essay using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well structured event sequences? +/o/-
- Bring Signed form (Orange) to class on Thursday for check
- Study for Vocabulary Unit 1, Quiz B on Monday
- Continue Independent Reading (written assignment due August 30!)
- Reminder: Open House Thursday night at 6:00! Please ask your parents to come and YOU will receive enrichment credit when THEY complete the information that evening!
