Sunday

Quarter 3, Week 2 of 10

Monday, January 13
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, define and use effectively new academic and domain specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Vocabulary Unit 8, Quiz B
  2. After: Assess Quiz
  3. Then: Sentence Structure Activity (p. R58 in orange text)
  4. Next: Writing with sentence variety
Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases, as well as a variety of sentence structures in my writing. +/0/-
Homework
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 14 and 15
Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.2, Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.
  1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice in your journal. Then.prepare for timed writing activity (45 minutes) by reading the 'Writing: Compare and Contrast Essay' section on p. 927 of your orange textbook. Think about the activity from Thursday/Friday's class last week to help.
  2. After: 45 minute timed-writing activity. There is no paragraph number or sentence length requirement- only that each paragraph is about a single idea.  If you feel you've introduced a new idea, then transition to a new paragraph.
  3. Then: Self-score with this rubric
  4. Next: Revise essay for final submission (in-class activity only: no take-home option)
Target Practice: I can plan, write, and revise my ideas about a topic within the time-frame provided. +/0/-
Homework
Thursday and Friday, January 16 and 17
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.6, Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text which the rhetoric is particularly effective. W.11-12.4, Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
  1. Do Now: Copy learning objective and target practice. In your journal, copy and respond to this question: What does 'peace' mean to you?
  2. After:  Read the background information on Martin Luther King, Jr. on p. 1108 and discuss what his idea of peace was.
  3. Then: Read the excerpt from "Letter from Birmingham City Jail"  on pp. 1109-12 and discuss further what his idea of peace was AND/OR view/read the "I Have A Dream" speech (click here to see text)
  4. Next: Peace Poem Activity- Each student will write a poem that expresses their ideas about the nature of peace.  The poem should meet the following MINIMUM requirements:
    • Be 2-20 lines in length
    • Include at least one of each of the following: symbolism, imagery, and metaphor or simile.
    • An overall theme relating to peace (does not have to directly relate to Martin Luther King, Jr. or his ideas)
    • May have any rhyme or rhythm from metered rhyme to free verse
    • Include your name, grade, Mr. Fisher, Kekaulike HS, date completed, and a creative title relating specifically to the poem
    • May be hand written or typed (written copies will eventually need to be typed if submitting online for contest)
Target Practice: I can show my understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ideas about peace through writing a poem with the theme of peace.
Homework
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