Quarter 4, Week 6 of 10

End of Course Exam next week!

Monday, April 28

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 14, Quiz B
2. After: 25 minute timed writing assignment. Answer the following prompt from the perspective of one of the characters in your book: We all have favorite activities that we enjoy. Write an essay convincing readers to try the activity that you enjoy most.
3. Then: Self-score using this rubric
4. Next: Check Reading Strategy #2 

Target Practice: I can effectively use new academic vocabulary in an informational essay from the perspective of a character from my book. +/0/-

Homework

• Continue working on the shared lesson plan document for your group (make sure that each group member has editing rights for the document)
• Independent reading is due by this Friday, May 2 @ 2:15

Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30

Classwork
Learning Objective: SL.11-12.1, Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions. RI.11-12.7, Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats.

1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice in your journal. Next week, you will be participating in the Expository Writing End of Course Exam.  In your journal, copy and respond to the following question: What kinds of questions do you expect to see on the Expos I EOC?
2. After: list and discuss responses
3. Then: Use computers to preview the EOC practice test.
4. Next: Overview of the Lesson Plan activity and groupwork to complete at least one major section (2 or 4)

Target Practice: I can understand and be prepared for the kinds of questions that will be on the Expos I EOC. +/0/- I can work collaboratively with my group to complete a plan for the lesson we will be delivering to the class. +/0/-

Homework

• Complete either section 2 or section 4 of the Lesson Plan activity by next class

Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2

Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.3, Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how they interact. SL.11-12.1, Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice.  After, use a computer to open this link to pages 14 and 15 for the EOC Language portion.  After reading, write in your journal about how you think you will perform on this portion of the exam.
2. After: discuss responses
3. Then: Discuss how to use the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts in the Lesson Plan
4. Next: Complete both sections 2 and 4 of the Lesson Plan Activity (one of these should have been completed before class today)

Target Practice:  I can understand and be prepared for the kinds of questions that will be on the Expos I EOC. +/0/- I can work collaboratively with my group to complete a plan for the lesson we will be delivering to the class. +/0/-

Homework

• Continue working on the Lesson Plan activity due by NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 9 at midnight
• Study for Junior Vocabulary Unit 15, Quiz A on Monday
• Complete Reading Strategy #3 for Monday

Enrichment Opportunity: 

Independent reading is due by this Friday, May 2 @ 2:15!

Quarter 4, Week 5 of 10

Friday, April 25- Final day to share and submit research paper!

Monday, April 21

Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases.

1. Do Now: Junior Vocabulary Unit 14, Quiz A
2. After: Timed-writing activity (25 minutes).  Prompt: Use the writing process to write an informational essay that explains what you know about your chosen novel, its author, and any other information you may know.  Remember to allow time to: plan your essay, write your essay, as well as revise and edit the final draft.
3. Then: Students self-score with the rubric
4. Next: Check reading strategy packet (1 page completed by today)

Target Practice: I can use newly-learned words and phrases to write an informational essay about my book. +/0/-
Homework

• Continue revising Final Draft of the research paper- last date for revision, sharing, and submission is Friday, April 25 @ midnight
• Continue reading chosen book and know which group you are in when you enter class on Tuesday/Wednesday

Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23

Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.1c, Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify relationships between claim, evidence, counterclaim, and refute. SL.11-12.1a, Come to discussions prepared to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice in your journal.  Then, read the learning objective closely.  Did you do this in your paper? What words do you not understand? Respond to these questions honestly using complete sentences in your journal.
2. After: (Research Paper mini-lesson) Using sources in your paper and documenting properly.
3. Then: (Lesson Plan Activity) Break into groups by book title and informally discuss experiences so far
4. Next: (Lesson Plan Activity) Use computers to create a brainstorming document to share among group-members, then brainstorm activity ideas to introduce your book to the class.

Target Practice: I can use my understanding of new vocabulary and MLA citation to revise and clarify the sources used in my paper. +/0/-  I can begin brainstorming lesson activity options with my group. +/0/-
Homework

• Continue revising Final Draft of the research paper- last date for revision, sharing, and submission is Friday, April 25 @ midnight
• Continue reading chosen book and complete another page of the reading strategies packet
• Continue brainstorming ideas for lesson activities to introduce your book to a class

Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25

Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.1d, Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of argumentative essay writing. SL.11-12.1d, respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives and determine what additional information or research is required to complete the task.

1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice in your journal. Carefully read the WRITING LEARNING OBJECTIVE ONLY, and respond in complete sentences about if and how you did this in your paper.  If not, how will you fix it?
2. After: (Research Paper mini-lesson) Topic and transition sentences in body paragraphs (student sample- B paper, difference between paragraphs 2 & 3)
3. Then: (Lesson Plan Activity) Continue brainstorming ideas as a group (search the internet for lesson plan ideas for your book)
4. Next: Click here to create a copy of the lesson plan and share with the group (There is ONE DOCUMENT for the entire group to share) Begin deciding who will be responsible for creating each part.

Target Practice: I can revise the final draft of my research paper to include formal style and objective tone in each body paragraph. +/0/- I can work with my group to research and continue brainstorming ideas for our lesson. +/0/-
Homework

• Continue revising Final Draft of the research paper- last date for revision, sharing, and submission is Friday, April 25 @ midnight
• Study for Junior Vocabulary Unit 14, Quiz B on Monday
• Continue reading chosen book and complete another page of the reading strategies packet by Monday
• Continue brainstorming ideas for lesson activities and determine responsibilities for the lesson plan sections

Reminder:

If you are choosing to enrich your learning this quarter with independent reading, the written activity is due by next Friday, May 2, @ 2:15!

Quarter 4, Week 4 of 10

Research Paper Early Turn-in THIS FRIDAY BY MIDNIGHT!

Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15

Classwork
Learning Objective: All standards will be addressed through the Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test.

1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice in your journal.  Then, copy and respond to this question: If a major news event happened in the world, how would you access the news? For example, would you read a newspaper, or would you get the news from the Internet? 
2. After: Discuss differences between traditional and non-traditional media sources
3. Then: Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test
4. Next: Revise final draft of research paper (click here for help)

Target Practice: I am able to successfully navigate the Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test. +/0/-

Homework

• Complete, share, and submit Final Draft of the Research Paper by Friday @ midnight for the chance to revise (drafts will be accepted until April 25, but WITHOUT THE CHANCE FOR EDITS)
• Continue reading book provided in class with Reading Strategy #1 (packet provided in class)

Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17

Classwork
Learning Objective: All standards will be addressed through the Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test.

1. Do Now: SBAC Test Login
2. After: Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test
3. Then: Revise final draft of research paper (click here for help)
4. Next: (time-permitting) Reflection on SBAC Test

Target Practice: I am able to successfully navigate the Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test. +/0/-

Homework

• Complete, share, and submit Final Draft of the Research Paper by Friday @ midnight for the chance to revise (drafts will be accepted until April 25, but WITHOUT THE CHANCE FOR EDITS)
• Continue reading book provided in class and complete Reading Strategy #1 (due next class, packet provided in class)
• Study for Vocabulary Unit 14, Quiz A next class

FYI... Independent Reading due by May 2 for enrichment credit!

Quarter 4, Week 3 of 10

Quarter 3 grades will remain visible on Edline through Thursday!

If you want a printed or e-mailed copy of current Quarter 4 grades, please ask.

Monday, April 7
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and accurately use new content specific and general academic words and phrases.

1. Do Now: Vocabulary Unit 13, Quiz A
2. After: Complete In-class writing activity. Prompt: Based on your understanding of your topic, write a short essay that addresses your claim, counterclaim, and refute.
3. Then: Self-score the essay with this rubric
4. Next: Review goals and expectations for the week

Target Practice: I can use newly learned academic words and phrases in my writing. +/0/-
Homework

• If you have NOT shared and submitted Draft 2 of the research paper, do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! If you have not, you will not be given personal meeting time during class (by appointment only, once it has been done).
• Begin reading novel for in-class lesson plan activity (group signup will occur shortly- see the lesson plan by clicking the link at the top of the page)
• Enrichment: Complete independent reading by May 2!

Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9

Classwork

Learning Objective: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing and rewriting to address purpose and audience.

1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice in your journal.  After, read the Draft 2 Editing Checklist on p.18 in your packet.  Copy and answer the following question in your journal: Of the items on the checklist, which one will be the most challenging for you when editing someone else's paper?
2. After: Share Draft 2 in Google Drive with another student in class (give the other person your packet/checklist)
3. Then: Individual student-teacher meetings about Draft 2
4. During: Complete Draft 2 Editing Checklist. Then, create Final Draft in your Google Drive using 'file', 'make a copy', and begin to make final revisions.

Target Practice: I can strengthen my writing by editing another person's essay to better-understand mistakes in my own. +/0/-

Homework

1. Continue working on Final Draft of the research paper- DUE APRIL 17 BY MIDNIGHT for the chance to revise (APRIL 25 IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY IT WILL BE ACCEPTED)
2. Continue reading novel at your own pace
3. Enrichment: Complete independent reading by May 2!

Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11

Classwork

Learning Objective: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing and rewriting to address purpose and audience.

1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice in your journal.  After, read the Draft 2 Editing Checklist on p.18 in your packet.  Copy and answer the following question in your journal: Of the items on the checklist, which one will be the most challenging for you revising your own paper?
2. After: Share Draft 2 in Google Drive with another student in class (give the other person your packet/checklist)
3. Then: Individual student-teacher meetings about Draft 2
4. During: Complete Draft 2 Editing Checklist (if you completed this on Tuesday/Wednesday, move on to revising your own paper). Then, create Final Draft in your Google Drive using 'file', 'make a copy', and begin to make final revisions.

Target Practice: I can strengthen my writing by editing another person's essay to better-understand mistakes in my own. +/0/-

Homework

• Continue working on Final Draft of the research paper- DUE APRIL 17 BY MIDNIGHT for the chance to revise (APRIL 25 IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY IT WILL BE ACCEPTED)
• Continue reading novel at your own pace
• Enrichment: Complete independent reading by May 2!