Learning Objective: RI.11-12.3, Analyze the impact of the authors use of language. RI.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases in context, as well as figurative and connotative meanings.
- Do Now: Pick-up materials from the back of the room and find a seat. Read the blue student contract and think of questions.
- After: Group-share teacher-designated sections of student handbook or folder, syllabus, and goals sheet
- Then: Present the importance of your section
- Next: Assign Springboard Workbooks and read 'independent reading' section
- After: Distribute independent reading packet
- Then: Visit library for book-talk and independent reading choice
Homework
- PERIOD 1 ONLY- Bring signed packet information to class TOMORROW!
- Purchase and bring journal to next class
Tuesday/Wednesday, August 5 and 6
ClassworkLearning Objective: RI.11-12.3, Analyze the impact of the authors use of language. RI.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases in context, as well as figurative and connotative meanings. SL.11-12. 4, Present information, findings, and supporting evidence in a manner that the audience can follow.
- Do Now: Write the date in the top-right corner of your journal, copy the orange highlighted part of the 'do now', and respond: Complete the personal info list below. Write the label, then respond to each.
- Full Name (and nickname if you have one)
- Birth date
- Is your Birth date important to you? Why or why not?
- How long have you been at Kekaulike?
- Do you like Kekaulike (all of your time, not just the classroom part)? Why or why not?
- Do you like English class? Why or why not?
- What do you expect to get out of school:
- Today
- This week
- This quarter
- This year
- By the time you graduate
- What does it mean to be 'American'?
- After: Pair-share and revise responses (if desired)
- Then: 30-45 sec. presentations
- Next: Read and Review classroom contract and syllabus
- After: Begin drafting definition essay (define the term 'American')
Homework
- Complete essay defining the term 'American' by class time on Thursday/Friday. Make sure to include the following: your name, my name, period, and date at the top-left corner; MULTIPLE PARAGRAPHS in the essay; check for spelling and punctuation BEFORE entering class on Thursday/Friday. This may be hand-written or typed (if typed, print a hard-copy to use in class)
- Return Signed contract by class time on Thursday/Friday
- Begin reading IR book
Thursday/Friday, August 7 and 8
ClassworkLearning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and through textual evidence to support analysis. L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
- Do Now: Write today's date on the top-right corner of your journal. Then, copy the following prompt and respond in your journal: Define the word patriotism.
- After: create four columns in journals to practice using the four ways to create an extended definition: exemplification, function, classification, and negation.
- Then: practice using the following words: patriot, citizenship, duty, loyalty, honor
- Next: Read 'A Cause Greater Than Self' by John McCain and revise definitions
- After: Revise Definition Essay Drafts by looking for and adding exemplification, function, classification, and negation
Homework
- Revise definition essay to include exemplification, function, classification, and negation
- Continue reading IR book on your own
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