Monday

Quarter 1, Week 3 of 10

Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support claims. L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Write today's date at the top-right corner of your journal. Then, copy the following prompt as the title of today's entry and respond to it in your journal: Define the word patriotism. Then, list two examples of patriotism.
  2. After: Create four columns in your journal and title each with the following modes: exemplification, classification, function, negation.  Discuss in large and small groups what each means and find examples in the essays. Write examples in your journal.
  3. Then: Assign Springboard Workbooks and attach checklists.
  4. Next: Read 'A Cause Greater Than Self' by John McCain and add to the lists.
  5. Time-Permitting: Revise the definition essay to include a paragraph that focuses on one of the four modes.
Copy the following in your journal and circle +, 0, or -.
Target Practice: I can understand and use at least one of the following concepts in my definition of what it means to be American. +/0/-
Homework
Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.5, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text. W.11-12.9, Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis and reflection.
  1. Do Now: Please take your Springboard workbook from the shelf. Then, in your Journal, write today's date in the top-right corner. Then, title your journal entry America's Promise. Answer the 'Before Reading' question on page 8 of your workbook as completely as possible.
  2. After: Complete workbook activity 1.3
  3. Then: Complete workbook activity 1.4
  4. Next: Outline Draft 1 of your definition essay in your KKHS Google Drive
  5. Time-Permitting: Write another paragraph for your definition essay using another one of the four concepts (exemplification, classification, function, or negation)
Target Practice: I can show my understanding of American literature through exemplification, classification, function, negation. +/0/-
Homework
  • Finish Draft 1 of the definition essay (at least four paragraphs) in your KKHS Google Drive and share editing rights only with me by next class (Monday/Tuesday)
  • Continue Independent Reading (if you have not yet chosen a book, see the librarian or choose from this list)
Enrichment: 
Every two weeks, a new vocabulary enrichment opportunity will be offered here. To complete the enrichment activity, click on the link below, complete the quiz (definitions or sentences), write your name and class period in the box provided, and e-mail to: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us.
Reminder: To receive enrichment credit, you CANNOT have any missing assignments. Click here to check Edline if you are not sure. If you do not know your Edline account login or password, please see Mrs. Uyehara in the registration office.
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