Sunday

Quarter 2, Week 10 of 10

Monday, December 16
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.1- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. W.11-12.2- Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.
  1. Do Now: Read the overview, standards, and synopsis of the Lion King activity
  2. Then: Discuss the activity
  3. After: View The Lion King (click here to see film ratings information)
  4. Next: Review Video Production activity (due January 17)
Target Practice: I can compare and contrast how modern film adapts Shakespeare's original plays.+/0/-

 Homework

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 17 & 18
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.1- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. W.11-12.2- Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.
  1. Do Now: Read the overview, standards, and synopsis of the Lion King activity
  2. Then: Discuss the activity
  3. After: View The Lion King (click here to see film ratings information)
  4. Next: Review Video Production activity (due January 17)
Target Practice: I can compare and contrast how modern film adapts Shakespeare's original plays.+/0/-

 Homework
Thursday and Friday, December 19 & 20
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.1- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. W.11-12.2- Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.
  1. Do Now: Read the overview, standards, and synopsis of the Lion King activity
  2. Then: Discuss the activity
  3. After: View The Lion King (click here to see film ratings information)
  4. Next: Review Video Production activity (due January 17)
Target Practice: I can compare and contrast how modern film adapts Shakespeare's original plays.+/0/-

 Homework
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Tuesday

Quarter 2, Week 9 of 10

Mr. Fisher will be available this Thursday, and has been every Thursday, after school for anyone who wishes to have additional feedback about Draft 2 of the essay.

Monday, December 9
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
  2. Then: Vocabulary Unit 8, Quiz A (prepositions)
  3. After: Read letter from Sup.'t Matayoshi Regarding PTA and Standards
  4. Next: Create Draft 2 of the Shakespeare/Macbeth Essay (see requirements below)
Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

 Homework
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10 and 11
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.3, Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop characters in a story. RL.11-12.5, Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure the story contribute to the overall structure and meaning.
  1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
  2. Then: In journals, write the following prompt- What role do you think the King was expected to play in maintaining social order during the Elizabethan Era? Answer after reading pages 420-421 in the green British Literature text.
  3. After: Discuss responses.
  4. Next: Watch Act V of Shakespeare's Macbeth (pp. 401-415 in green British Literature text) and answer the following questions:
    • What does Macbeth say about the witches when he learns that Birnam Wood is apparently moving and that Macduff "was from his mother's womb/Untimely ripped"?
    • What growing realization do these statements about the witches seem to reflect?
    • What is Macbeth's state of mind during his final battle with Macduff?
    • Do you think a tragedy could be written about an average person today?  Why or why not?
  5. Time-Permitting: Begin reviewing Draft 2 individually with teacher
Target Practice: I can use evidence from the text to support an inference about how Shakespeare's writing could affect someone's writing today. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Bring a hard-copy of your Shakespeare Essay to class on Thursday.
  • Using the Research Paper checklist (omit 8 and 14) and the Extended Writing Checklist from page 6 of Draft 1, edit Draft 2 of your Shakespeare Argumentative Essay. After editing marks have been made, click 'file' and 'make a copy' to create your final draft. Rename the file 'Final Draft'. continue making revisions to this draft. This draft is due by Friday, December 13 @ midnight.
  • Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by next Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
  • Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary Exam A (select Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (select Units 2, 4, 6, and 8) on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to:  william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by next Friday, December 20.
Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13
Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.5- Develop and strengthen writing through editing and revision. L.11-12.1, Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
  1. Do Now: Copy the following prompt into your journal and respond in list format: Using any of the weekly vocabulary lists, identify at least five words that could enhance your Shakespeare Argumentative Essay.
  2. After: Peer Edit in class using the Extended Writing Checklist from page 6 of Draft 1.
  3. During: Individual student-teacher conferences
  4. Next: Self-assess your essay as it currently stands using the Rubric from pp. 5-6 of Draft 1.
Target Practice: I can use editing remarks to make revisions to enhance my writing. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Final draft of the Shakespeare Essay is due by Friday, December 13 @ midnight.
  • Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by next Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
  • Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary Exam A (select Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (select Units 2, 4, 6, and 8)on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to:  william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by next Friday, December 20.
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