Sunday

Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10

Reminder: Video Production of Scene due-date extended to Monday, November 24!
Monday, November 17 or Tuesday, November 18
Learning Objective: W.11-12.10 Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames. L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Read Question #4 on p.143 of your workbook and complete the graphic organizer. You may work with your DVD production group to complete this.
  2. After: Title your journal Reflection on Scene. Read the two bullets in the Reflection section of p.144 and write a multi-paragraph response in your journal.
  3. Then: Read and mark the Making Connections, Essential Questions, and Developing Vocabulary sections of p.146. Read Unpacking Embedded Assessment 2 and use any space on p.146 to respond.
  4. Next: Small groups discuss and create a group graphic organizer to present in a whole-class share-out (Use this Google template to create the graphic organizer).
Target Practice: I can identify the skills needed to be successful on my speech project. +/0/-
Homework
  • EXTENSION! Final DVD Production of your scene will be accepted until Monday, November 24!
  • Reminder: Journal Check #5 (10/28-11/17)  is THIS WEEK! Make sure your checklist is complete and your journal is left in the classroom by Friday @ 2:45!
Tuesday, November 18 or Wednesday, November 19
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of the text and analyze their development. L.11-12.6 Acquire and use new academic and domain-specific words and phrases. SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Read the Speech Activity document and mark important areas of the text. Then, title your journal Unpacking the Speech Activity. Summarize the document by creating a list of at least 3 items from the front and three from the back of the document.
  2. After: In groups, share your responses and create a single list of responses for each bullet-point in the My Notes section of p. 167.
  3. Then: In groups, answer the Developing Speaking Skills questions on p.147 in My Notes and the Speaker/Audience graphic organizer.
  4. Next: Complete the Check Your Understanding questions on p.147 in the My Notes section. Then, Research and/or revise your responses to p.167.
Target Practice: I can understand and develop the skills needed to perform the persuasive speech activity. +/0/-
Homework
  • EXTENSION! Final DVD Production of your scene will be accepted until Monday, November 24!
  • Reminder: Journal Check #5 (10/28-11/17) is THIS WEEK! Make sure your checklist is complete and your journal is left in the classroom by Friday @ 2:45!
Thursday, November 20 or Friday, November 21
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. RI.11-12.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text where the rhetoric is particularly effective.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Turn to p. 148 in the workbook.  In the My Notes section, paraphrase the definition of rhetoric from the Academic Vocabulary box.  Then, label today's journal entry American Rhetoric: Historical Context. Answer the Before Reading question from p.148 in your journal. You may work with a partner.
  2. After: While reading/listening to Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, complete the activities for the During Reading activity in the My Notes section of p.148. Click here for a SOAPSTone refresher.
  3. Then: Use the same strategy while watching/reading President George W. Bush's 9/11 Address.
  4. Next: Discuss and mark in the text how each speech utilizes the rhetorical concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos. You may also use p. 155 in the workbook to learn more about these concepts.
Target Practice: I can analyze and compare speeches for their uses of rhetorical appeal. +/0/-
Homework
  • EXTENSION! Final DVD Production of your scene will be accepted until Monday, November 24!
  • Reminder: Journal Check #5 (10/28-11/17) is THIS WEEK! Make sure your checklist is complete and your journal is left in the classroom by Friday @ 2:45!
Vocabulary Enrichment* Reminder:
*These activities are open to students who have no 'missing' or 'incomplete' assignments only!

Independent Reading for next quarter 

will be John Krakauer's Into the Wild- see me to check a copy of the book out now! Written portion may also change- I will let you know before the winter break if it does.
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