Monday, September 29 and Tuesday, September 30
Learning Objective: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting for a specific purpose and audience.Classwork
- Do Now: Complete checklist for Journal Check #3. Complete the two date columns, count the total number of stamped journal entries column, and the assignment title column. Have a classmate verify with initials in the last column, then show teacher for scoring.
- After: Complete the draft checklist (some items omitted in class) while editing the final draft of your American Dream Essay
- Then: Continue editing final draft of American Dream Essay
- Next: Share and Submit essay (I will see any edits you make after submitting)
Homework
- Create final draft of American Dream Essay, share, and submit by Friday @ midnight
- Continue working on Independent Reading for Quarter 2
Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2
Learning Objective: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting for a specific purpose and audience.Classwork
- Do Now: Title today's journal Final Reflection. Think about what you learned through the two essays this quarter, the 18 sources you read/listened to/looked at, and the other activities you did in class. What strengths did you find in your learning? What weaknesses? Next quarter, how will you improve-upon your strengths and address your weaknesses next quarter? Respond in paragraph form.
- After: Preview next major assessment on p. 92 of the workbook. Complete Unpacking Embedded Assessment in the My Notes section.
- Then: Preview the Requirements and Grading Rubric for the Quarter 2 Video Production Activity
- Next: Share and Submit essay (I will see any edits you make after submitting)
Homework
- Create final draft of American Dream Essay, share, and submit by Friday @ midnight
- Continue working on Independent Reading for Quarter 2
- Begin thinking about groups for next quarter's Video Production Activity