Sunday

Quarter 3, Week 1 of 10

Monday, January 6 (No School for Students)
Classwork
  1. None
Homework
  • None
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 7 and 8
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.4, Determine figurative and connotative word meanings in the text; SL.11-12.1, initiate and participate in collaborative discussion.
  1. Do Now: Copy learning objective and target practice into your journal.  Then, write a paragraph discussing what you believe is the connection between someone's personal identity and the cultural heritage of an entire nation.
  2. After: Read and annotate in your journal about 'The Harlem Renaissance' and Langston Hughes on pp. 896-900.
  3. Then: Read and discuss "The Negro Speaks of Rivers", "I, Too", "Dream Variations", and "Refugee in America" (pp. 902-907) in small groups.
  4. Next: Groups read and report-out their findings.
Target Practice: I can read, understand, and present my findings about the reading. +/0/-
Homework
  • If you are choosing Option 3 for independent reading, your proposal is due by the end of week 3)
  • Bring independent reading book to next class (early turn-in due by Feb. 7 @ 2:15)
  • Begin thinking about argumentative topics for your research paper (click here to see the Junior page of the Senior Project site)
Thursday and Friday, January 9 and 10
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.4, Determine figurative and connotative word meanings in the text. L.11-12.3, Apply understanding of word variety to clarify meaning
  1. Do Now: Copy learning objective and target practice into your journal.
  2. After: Setup a sheet of paper with your name, teacher name, period, and date at the top-left.  Center the following title on the next line: Integrated Language Skills for the Works of Langston Hughes.
  3. Then: Complete all 9 activities on page 908.  Read page 909 and complete the six activities.  Read page 911, complete the 10 practice sentence rewrites, and part A only of the 'Grammar in Your Writing' section.
  4. Next: Score yourself for the target practice.
Target Practice: I can demonstrate my understanding of poetry through effective word choice in my writing. +/0/-
Homework
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