Sunday

Quarter 4, Week 6 of 11 (Mid-quarter Grades)

Reminder:
Your group must have 4 documented meetings before presenting the lesson!
Monday, April 27 or Tuesday, April 28
Learning Objective/Standard: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. W.11-12.1 Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Narrating Art. With a partner, look at the picture provided in class. In your journal, write a paragraph telling the story of the picture (each person writes their own). After, compare stories with your partner.
  2. After: Narrative Picture Poem Activity (iambic pentameter required, at least 20 lines)
  3. Then: SBAC Performance Task Mini-Lesson
  4. Next: SBAC Written-Response Test
Target Practice: I can analyze and understand a theme in foundational American fiction using a variety of formats. +/0/-
Homework
  • Journal Check #9: Skip
  • Journal Check #10: March 23/24 to April 23/24 (at least 9 entries for Legendary)
  • Bring IR book to class Tuesday through Friday
  • Enrichment by Friday: Complete the Narrative Picture Poem of at least 20 lines using iambic pentameter
  • Enrichment by Friday: Turn-in completed Star Wars film analysis
Tuesday, April 28 Through Friday, May 1
Learning Objective/Standard: All Reading, Writing, Language Standards
Classwork

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Thursday

Quarter 4, Week 5 of 11

Monday, April 20 or Tuesday, April 21
Learning Objective/Standard: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning... W.11-12.1 Develop claim(s)...supplying the most relevant evidence...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal OPTIC analysis of a Movie Poster. Create the OPTIC graphic organizer in your journal, then complete it for this poster.
  2. After: Preparing to see a film (OPTIC analysis in journal of Teaser trailer)
  3. Then: Heroes' journey  during viewing
  4. Next: Distribute Lesson Plan Activity document
Target Practice: I can use evidence to support my written analysis of a 20th century foundational work of American fiction. +/0/-

Homework
  • Pages 2 & 3 of IR packet due Friday, April 24 by 3:00
  • Enrichment (complete by May 22): View any film that fits the Heroes' journey mold and complete another film analysis activity 
Tuesday, April 21 or Wednesday, April 22
Learning Objective/Standard: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. W.11-12.1 Develop claim(s)...supplying the most relevant evidence...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Defining the Hero's Journey. Write a short single-paragraph description of the Hero's Journey described in this story. Use the the circled words from your film analysis worksheet.
  2. After: Continue viewing the film and completing the film analysis activity
  3. Then: OPTIC analysis with artwork inspired by the film (pairs)
  4. Next:  Narrative writing in journal inspired by picture
Target Practice: I can analyze a common theme in multiple media formats. +/0/-
Homework
Thursday, April 23 or Friday, April 24
Learning Objective/Standard: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. W.11-12.1 Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Fiction to Inspire. Then, use a paragraph or more to write your answer the following question: Why is it important to allow a fictional story to affect your decisions, your worldview?
  2. After: Finish viewing the film and review the film analysis activity
  3. Then: Narrative Picture Poem Activity (iambic pentameter required, at least 20 lines)
  4. Next: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Race Relations: Atlantic Monthly article
Target Practice: I can analyze and understand a theme in foundational American fiction using a variety of formats. +/0/-
Homework
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Monday

Quarter 4, Week 4 of 11 (Research Essay Due Friday!)

SBAC Test Administered Tuesday-Friday!
Research Essay Due Friday!
Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14
Learning Objective/Standard: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through revision and editing to produce clear and coherent writing. W.11-12.6 Use technology to produce and distribute writing effectively.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Daily Learning Goal. In a single sentence, write your personal goal for today. Then, write 2-3 sentences that explain how you will achieve that goal, as well as what your next step(s) will be after achieving that goal.
  2. After: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time with rubric page 20
  3. Then: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time with rubric page 20
  4. Next: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time with rubric page 20
Target Practice: I can revise my essay for greater clarity. +/0/-
Homework

Tuesday, April 14 through Friday, April 17

Learning Objective/Standard: All Reading, Writing, Language Standards
Classwork
Homework
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Sunday

Quarter 4, Week 3 of 11

Friday: IR Packet page 1 due!
Friday: Last Day for Late Research Paper Work (AB, SS, D1, D2)
Next Week: SBAC Test, Monday through Friday!

Monday, April 6 or Tuesday, April 7
Learning Objective/Standard: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through revision and editing to produce clear and coherent writing. W.11-12.6 Use technology to produce and distribute writing effectively.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Daily Learning Goal. Look at the plan for the day, think about where you are in the Research Paper Process, and write a one sentence goal for today's class. Then, write 2-3 more sentences explaining what you need to do today in class to reach that goal.
  2. After: Preview Group Editing Activity
  3. Then: Conduct Group Editing Activity
  4. Next: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time
Target Practice: I can read/revise a classmate's essay and use that learning to improve my own writing. +/0/-
Homework

Tuesday, April 7 or Wednesday, April 8
Learning Objective/Standard: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through revision and editing to produce clear and coherent writing. W.11-12.6 Use technology to produce and distribute writing effectively.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Daily Learning Goal. In a single sentence, write your personal goal for today.  Then, write 2-3 sentences that explain how you will achieve that goal, as well as what your next step(s) will be after achieving that goal.
  2. After: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time
  3. Then: Transition Sentence mini-lesson (click here for examples list)
  4. Next: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time
Target Practice: I can revise my essay for greater clarity. +/0/-
Homework

Thursday, April 9 or Friday, April 10
Learning Objective/Standard: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through revision and editing to produce clear and coherent writing. W.11-12.6 Use technology to produce and distribute writing effectively.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Daily Learning Goal. In a single sentence, write your personal goal for today.  Then, write 2-3 sentences that explain how you will achieve that goal, as well as what your next step(s) will be after achieving that goal.
  2. After: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time
  3. Then: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time
  4. Next: Student/Teacher Conferences and Editing/Revision time
Target Practice: I can revise my essay for greater clarity. +/0/-
Homework
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