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Quarter 2, Week 8 of 10

Make sure to have notebook checked by your teacher before the end of the week.
Reminder: IR Creative Activity due-date MOVED to DECEMBER 11!
Monday, November 30
Learning Target: W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims. W.11-12.8 Gather relevant date from multiple sources to support claims.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Label the RIGHT PAGE Timed-Writing: Speech Prewriting. Write today's date at the top-right. Copy the target practice below the title. Use the outline on the LEFT PAGE to prewrite your speech.
  2. After: Attach Quarter 2, Week 8 of 10 to the next LEFT PAGE, read, and annotate.
  3. Then: Ethos, Pathos, Logos review on WB p. 155
  4. Next: Roundtable discussion OR individual work time for speech planning
Target Practice: I can use research and planning to write a draft of my speech. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete at least five source entries on the Annotated Bibliography by next class (Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 3
Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and examine how they change over time. W.11-12.5 Improve writing as needed through research and planning.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Fold the RIGHT PAGE in half, then in half again. Title the page Video Review. Write the date in the top-right corner. Title the columns from left to right: Ideas, Structure, Language, Target Practice (copy the target practice). While watching the video, use your blue EA 1 rubric to evaluate the video for the highest level of achievement.
  2. After: Read/listen to example speech on WB p. 161 while marking the text for evidence
  3. Then: Create/revise typed speech in Google Drive
  4. Next: Read/listen to example speech on WB p. 156 while marking the text for Ethos, Pathos, Logos.
Target Practice: I can use rhetorical devices to improve my persuasive speech. Fist-5? 
Homework
  • Complete a draft of the speech by next class (Friday)
Friday, December 4
Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. W.11-12.5 Improve writing as needed through writing and revision.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Fold the RIGHT PAGE in half, then in half again. Title the page Video Review. Write the date in the top-right corner. Title the columns from left to right: Ideas, Structure, Language, Target Practice (copy the target practice). While watching the video, use your blue EA 1 rubric to evaluate the video for the highest level of achievement.
  2. After: Attach Ethos, Pathos, Logos graphic organizer to the LEFT PAGE. Small group editing of speeches for the three rhetorical strategies.
  3. Then: Speech schedule review
  4. Next: Individual time to revise speech
Target Practice: I can use my learning from the group editing session to improve my persuasive speech. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise your draft of the speech by next class (Monday)
Looking Ahead: Group editing of speech drafts on Monday!
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 2 Units: 5-8 (Bonus: Unit 9)
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10 (Gobble, Gobble!)

Attention: These must be checked by Wednesday!
Workbook Checklist:
Notebook Checklist:
Monday, November 23
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.6, Determine an author's point of view or purpose. RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.
Classwork
  • Do Now: Attach Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10 (Gobble, Gobble!) to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document.
  • After: Fold the next RIGHT PAGE of your notebook in half, then in half again (4 columns). Title the page EA 2: Sample Speech Scoring. Write today's date at the top-right of the page. Title each column as follows: Ideas, Structure, Language, Target Practice. Copy today's target practice into the last column. Score at the end of class.
  • Then: Individual scoring of the sample speech using the rubric.  The speech is Proficient in each category.  Your job is not to score, but to write in each column why it is proficient in that category using the language from the rubric. Annotate the rubric as you see fit (especially for unfamiliar words).
  • Next: Roundtable discussion about EA 2, scoring the example speech, and how this activity relates to EA 1.
Target Practice: I can identify and analyze the skills and knowledge needed to effectively complete Embedded Assessment 2: Persuasive Speech. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Remember to bring IR book to class on Wednesday! This is the last independent reading session of the quarter.
  • Come to class on Wednesday with topic ideas that you might want to argue in your speech.
Wednesday, November 25
Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 20 minute independent reading time with dialectical journal #5 (DJ #4 graded).
  2. After: Title the RIGHT PAGE of your notebook Unpacking Embedded Assessment 2: Persuasive Speech. Write today's date in the top-right corner. Copy the target practice below the title. Fold the page in half, then in half again. Title the columns from left to right: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, and Option 4. 
  3. Then: Click on this link to view 301 Arguable topics from the New York Times.  After researching as many topics as you can, write four that interest you and why. Create a copy of this Annotated Bibliography template and place links to any relevant sources you might use later.
  4. Next: Staple Speech Outline on the LEFT PAGE. If you have zeroed-in on a topic, you can begin outlining now.
Target Practice: I can identify possible topics for my persuasive speech and begin orgainizing my research on an annotated bibliography. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Find at least two more sources and place them on the Annotated Bibliography by next class. It would be a good idea to continue revising your outline throughout the research process.
  • IR Creative Activity due-date is moved to December 11!
Looking Ahead: Researching argumentative topics, outlining, and pre-writing the speech!
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 2 Units: 5-8 (Bonus: Unit 9)
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10

Mid-Quarter Grades Reported This Week!
Monday, November 16
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.9, Read and comprehend literature in the 11-CCR complexity band with scaffolding as needed. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10 to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook.  Read and annotate using your chosen method.
  2. After: Fold the RIGHT PAGE of your notebook in half, making two columns. Title today's entry Literary Analysis: Comparing Analogous Time Periods. Write today's date at the top right of the page. Copy the target practice below the title. Title the columns: The Crucible (left) and Miller's Time (right). Attach the list provided in the right column.
  3. Then: While watching The Crucible, complete the left column to show events that connect to those in the right.
  4. Next: Attach Seminar Packet to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Retitle the columns on the Questions page: The Role of Hysteria in Society, Are There Crucibles that Exist for People Today, and What Life Lessons Can Be Learned From EA 1: Scene About A Current Social Issue.
Target Practice: I can analyze The Crucible for it's relevance in Arthur Miller's time. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Finalize scene production and submit link- final submissions due by Tuesday @ midnight
  • Review The Crucible information sheet and arrive with questions/comments for Socratic Seminar on Wednesday
Wednesday, November 18
Learning Objective: SL.11-12.1 Arrive for and participate effectively in a collaborative discussion. L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and content specific words and phrases.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Form 2-3 person teams for Socratic Seminar and have pre-seminar discussions
  2. After: 3-round Socratic Seminar
    • The Role of Hysteria in Society
    • Are There Crucibles that Exist for People Today?
    • What Life Lessons Can Be Learned From EA 1: Scene About A Current Social Issue
  3. Then: Socratic Seminar Reflection
  4. Next: Staple Embedded Assessment 2: Persuasive Speech rubric on the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook.
Target Practice: I can relate my understanding of The Crucible in a collaborative discussion about the play. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Read and annotate Persuasive Speech Rubric for class on Friday. Be prepared for whole-class discussion.
  • 20-minute reflection writing: In the first section of your notebook, spend 20 minutes writing a reflection on your group project (EA 1: Social Issue Scene Production). Follow the directions on the pink sheet.
Friday, November 20
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.6, Determine an author's point of view or purpose. RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.
Classwork
  • Do Now: 20 minute independent reading time with dialectical journal #5 (DJ #4 graded).
  • After: Fold the next RIGHT PAGE of your notebook in half, then in half again (4 columns). Title the page EA 2: Sample Speech Scoring. Write today's date at the top-right of the page. Title each column as follows: Ideas, Structure, Language, Target Practice. Copy today's target practice into the last column. Score at the end of class.
  • Then: Individual scoring of the sample speech using the rubric.  The speech is Proficient in each category.  Your job is not to score, but to write in each column why it is proficient in that category using the language from the rubric. Annotate the rubric as you see fit (especially for unfamiliar words).
  • Next: Roundtable discussion about EA 2, scoring the example speech, and how this activity relates to EA 1.
Target Practice: I understand and can explain what is expected of me on Embedded Assessment 2: Persuasive Speech. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Research possible topics for your speech and e-mail a list of at least 3 topics to BOTH Mr. Fisher and Mr. Herendeen by class-time on Monday (Subject line should read: Speech Topics)
  • Complete your IR Letter of Intent, printed and signed, by classtime on Wednesday, November 18.
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 2 Units: 5-8 (Bonus: Unit 9)
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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Quarter 2, Week 5 of 10

Production Companies: Check your script for comments from your teacher!  Final productions are due Friday, November 13 by midnight. 
HOWEVER, you may submit by November 17 without penalty!
Tuesday, November 9
Learning Target: RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development. SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative activities.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Finish Socratic Seminar from Friday's class. (rounds 2/3 and reflect) 
  2. After: Attach Quarter 2, Week 5 of 10 to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document. 
  3. Then: Conflicts in Salem During Reading Activity on WB p. 113 while watching The Crucible 
  4. Next: Work with production company to revise script/film scene
Target Practice: I can use my analysis of conflict in The Crucible to improve my own script about a current social issue. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Rehearse and/or film your scene (submit at the link above)
  • Bring IR to class on Thursday
Friday, November 13
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices. L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of content specific words and phrases to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 20 minute IR session with Packet p. 4 (page 3 grading) 
  2. After: Title the next RIGHT PAGE of your notebook Literary Analysis: Characterization. Fold the page in half, then in half again. Title the columns: direct characterization, indirect characterization, dramatic irony, and verbal irony. Use Textbook p. 1186 to write a definition for each word. 
  3. Then: While watching Act III of The Crucible write at least one example for each word. 
  4. Next: Work with your production company on script or filming the scene.
Target Practice: I can analyze a range of literary elements and use that knowledge to improve my group's production of a scene about a current social issue. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Rehearse and/or film your scene by Friday @ midnight. It will be accepted without penalty until Tuesday, November 17. (submit at the link above)
Looking Ahead: IR Creative Activity proposal due by class time next week on Friday!
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 2 Units: 5-8 (Bonus: Unit 9)
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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Quarter 2, Week 4 of 10

Monday, November 2
Learning Target:RI.11-12.3 Analyze a complex set of ideas and explain how specific events interact over the course of the test. W.11-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Staple Quarter 2, Week 4 of 10 on the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document.
  2. After: Setup Notebook Check #2(10/12-10/30, 14 entries) and Workbook Check #1 (p. 92,93,101-2,105,265,266,308,321,339: 9)
  3. Then: Production company script revision time (click here for optional template)
  4. Next: Review sample proficient script
Target Practice: I can collaborate with a group to revise my script about a current social issue. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Meet with production company to revise script
  • Complete any missing activities for Notebook Check #2(10/12-10/30, 14 entries) and Workbook Check #1 (p. 92,93,101-2,105,265,266,308,321,339: 9)
Wednesday, November 4
Learning Target:RI.11-12.3 Analyze a complex set of ideas and explain how specific events interact over the course of the test.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Charades with The Crucible
  2. After: Title the next RIGHT PAGE Revising and Rehearsing, WB p. 144. Write today's date in the top-right corner of the page. Copy the Target Practice below the title, but do NOT score yourself until the end of class. Read the Revising and Rehearsing prompts on SB p.144. Respond to each in your Notebook.
  3. Then: Attach Socratic Seminar packet to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook, and prepare for Friday's session (Attach essential questions beneath SS packet) while viewing  Act II of The Crucible. 
  4. Next: Notebook Check #4 and Workbook Check #3
Target Practice: I can develop questions and answers for a collaborative discussion about Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete Socratic Seminar Question page for class on Friday (at least 2 questions from this list for each round)
  • Bring IR book to next class
Friday, November 6
Learning Target: SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate in a range of collaborative discussion. L.11-12.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 20 minute reading block with Dialectical Journal #3.
  2. After: Begin Letter of Intent for Independent Reading Creative Activity (click here for template)
  3. Then: Socratic Seminar about The Crucible (click here to see the essential questions)
  4. Next: Reflection on Socratic Seminar (last page of packet)
Target Practice: I can collaborate with a group to produce a scene that addresses a current social issue in an analogous time-period. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Begin filming scene- final production due next Friday by midnight
  • Complete Letter of intent by class-time on Monday (electronic or print)
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
This Quarter's Units are: 5-8.
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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