Monday

Quarter 3, Week 8 of 10

Monday, February 24
Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.4, produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
  1. Do Now:  Login to a computer, and go to this link to create your ACT practice account. (School Code: 120218)
  2. After: follow the directions on-screen view a sample of the essay portion of the test.
  3. Then: Continue multiple-choice or essay practice; or, if finished, navigate the rest of the site.
  4. Next: Reminder of presentation schedule for the week (see your school e-mail or the list in class)
Target Practice: I can practice the ACT on my own in preparation for the test next Tuesday, March 4. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Complete slideshow outline for presentation (Feb. 25-Mar. 7)
  • Complete independent reading by the final due-date: Friday, March 7 @ 2:15
Tuesday through Friday, February 25- 28
Classwork
Learning Objective: SL.11-12.4, present information, findings, and supporting evidence in an organized manner that the audience can follow.
  • Presentations- audience members will be expected to critique each presentation in their journals using the language from the presentation rubric on p. 19 of their packet to address each of the following:
    • What I learned:
    • Done Well:
    • Needs Improvement:
Target Practice: (for presenters) I am ready to begin writing the first draft of my research paper. +/0/-

 Homework
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Sunday

Quarter 3, Week 7 of 10

Presentations begin next week! Check your Gmail for the order, or see the list in class!
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 18 and 19
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says, as well as make inferences based on the text.
  1. Do Now: Write the learning objective and target practice. Then, look at page 13 of your research paper packet.  How will you refute the counterclaim? Write down some ideas in your journal.  Label the list: Refute/Rebuttal Ideas.
  2. After: Using computers, continue working on slides for next week's presentations (template may be found on the Junior Page of the Senior Project site)
  3. Then: In groups, determine what is expected for the slideshow outline presentation (use your research paper packet for guidance)
  4. During: stamp Research Paper packet pages 12 and 13 (must be complete)
Target Practice: I can use information from my annotated bibliography sources to begin outlining my research paper in a slideshow. +/0/-
Homework
  • Continue working on slideshow outline for presentation next week (see your Gmail for the order, or the list in class)
  • Independent Reading due by Friday, March 7 @ 2:15
  • Enrichment Reminder: Kekaulike's Dramatic Arts Department production of The Tempest runs: February 21, 22, 23, 28 and March 1, 2.  See English teachers or play performers for discounted tickets!
Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21
Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.5, Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach to focus on what is significant for a specific purpose and audience.
  1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice.  Then, write what your biggest obstacle will be before presenting next week.  How will you overcome it/them? Responses should be in paragraph format.
  2. After: Continue working on slideshow outline for presentation
  3. Then: (optional) share your presentation with a friend for peer editing (remember to remove comments before presenting next week)
  4. Next: Reminder that the interview must be completed before the first draft is submitted.
Target Practice: I can use information from my annotated bibliography sources to begin outlining my research paper in a slideshow. +/0/-
Homework
  • Complete slideshow outline for presentation next week (see your Gmail for the order, or the list in class)
  • Independent Reading due by Friday, March 7 @ 2:15
  • Enrichment Reminder: Kekaulike's Dramatic Arts Department production of The Tempest runs: February 21, 22, 23, 28 and March 1, 2.  See English teachers or play performers for discounted tickets!
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Monday

Quarter 3, Week 6 of 10

Annotated Bibliography must be submitted on the Junior page of the Senior Project Site by Friday @ midnight!
Monday, February 10
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, acquire and use accurately new academic and domain specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Vocabulary Unit 10, Quiz B
  2. After: Grammar Activity (p.60 in orange textbook)
  3. Then: Quiz Correction
  4. Next: Grammar Review
Target Practice: I can accurately use new words, phrases, and grammar to enhance my writing. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Annotated Bibliography is due Friday by midnight with AT LEAST 7 sources (interview may be added next week)
  • Create a copy of the slideshow template in your Google Drive and name it with your topic (template is on Junior page of Senior Project Site)
  • Independent Reading will be accepted until March 7 by 2:15 (hard copy only)
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 11 and 12
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support what the text says explicitly or make inferences based on the text.
  1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice. Then, write your current topic and claim/thesis statement in your journal.
  2. After: Individual time to complete Annotated Bibliography
  3. Then: Review Claim/Counterclaim/refute using example paper
  4. Next: Complete thesis statement practice on p. 11 of the research paper packet
Target Practice: I can identify valuable information in a source to support my claim and counterclaim using the RADCAB method. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Annotated Bibliography is due Friday by midnight with AT LEAST 7 sources (interview may be added next week)
  • Begin working on your slideshow outline (template is on Junior page of Senior Project Site)
  • Independent Reading will be accepted until March 7 by 2:15 (hard copy only)
Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14
Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.1b, Develop claims and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly using relevant evidence. 
  1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice. Then, write your claim and counterclaim in your journal.
  2. After: Complete page 13 of the research paper packet, focusing on the refute
  3. Then: using your Annotated Bibliography, determine which source will best support your refute of the counterclaim. In your journal, write a one sentence refute of the counterclaim.
  4. Next: Individual time to complete Annotated Bibliography or continue the slideshow outline
Target Practice: I can identify valuable information in a source to support my claim and counterclaim, as well as develop my refute using the RADCAB method. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Annotated Bibliography is due Friday by midnight with AT LEAST 7 sources (interview may be added next week)
  • Vocabulary Quizzes are paused for the time-being
  • Continue working on your slideshow outline (template is on Junior page of Senior Project Site)
  • Independent Reading will be accepted until March 7 by 2:15 (hard copy only)
Midquarter grade reports will be in the mail this week, but Edline has the most current grades.  Check often!
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Sunday

Quarter 3, Week 5 of 10

Reminder:
This is the mid-point of the quarter.  You should have a topic for your research paper already.  If not you NEED TO CHOOSE ONE FROM THE LIST so that you can use the research methods learned this week!
Monday, February 3
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, acquire and use accurately new academic and domain specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Junior Vocabulary Unit 10, Quiz A
  2. After: Grammar Review for Verbs and Verb Usage (p. 59 in the orange textbook)
  3. Then: Correct Quiz
  4. Next: Complete Verbs and Verb Usage activity
Target Practice: I can demonstrate my knowledge of new words and phrases through accurate use in my writing. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Reminder: Report directly to the Library for the rest of the week!
  • Complete pp. 8 and 11 in the research paper packet for check during class on Tuesday/Wednesday
  • Add another source to your Annotated Bibliography, or AB, by Tuesday/Wednesday class (should be a total of AT LEAST three sources + sample source from class)
  • Reminder: Independent Reading early turn-ins are due by 2:15 on Friday, Feb. 7
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 4 and 5
Classwork
Learning Objective: IL.1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects and move toward real-world connection for using the process.
  1. Do Now: Setup Cornell-style notes in journals with the title: Online Encyclopedias, Online Newspapers, and finding MLA citations
  2. After: Online Encyclopedias (Mrs. Arcas)
  3. Then: Online Newspapers (Mrs. Arcas)
  4. Next: finding MLA citations for these online sources (Mrs. Arcas)
Target Practice: I can use the KKHS Library's search tools to find and accurately cite relevant sources to support my claim and/or my counterclaim. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Use at least one of the methods learned in class to find another source for your paper and make entry on AB (there should be AT LEAST four sources now + sample source from class)
  • Reminder: Independent Reading early turn-ins are due by 2:15 on Friday, Feb. 7
Thursday and Friday, February 6 and 7
Classwork
Learning Objective: IL.1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects and move toward real-world connection for using the process.
  1. Do Now: Setup Cornell-style notes in journals with the title: EBSCO, EBSCO folders, and MLA citation
  2. After: EBSCO (Mrs. Arcas)
  3. Then: EBSCO folders (Mrs. Arcas)
  4. Next: finding MLA citations for EBSCO sources (Mrs. Arcas)
Target Practice: I can use the KKHS Library's search tools to find and accurately cite relevant sources to support my claim and/or my counterclaim. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Use at least one of the methods learned in class to find two more sources for your paper and make entry on AB (there should be AT LEAST six sources now + sample source from class)
  • Reminder: Independent Reading early turn-ins are due by 2:15 on Friday, Feb. 7
  • Study Junior Vocabulary Unit 10 for Quiz B next class
Mid-quarter reports will be mailed next week.  As always, check Edline often for the most accurate and up-to-date grades!
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