Sunday

Quarter 3, Week 5 of 11

Go Directly to the Library on Wednesday and Friday!
Monday, February 1
Learning Target: RI.11-12.10 By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 3, Week 5 of 11 to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate using the circle/underline/star method.
  2. After: Incentive Program and STAR Reading Assessment
  3. Then: Attach topic choice document (page 8 only) to the RIGHT SIDE of your notebook and continue presearching topic ideas to complete (by next class)
  4. Next: STAR Reading Awards and Library Reminder
Target Practice: I can demonstrate my reading abilities on the STAR Assessment and use them to presearch topics for my Junior Essay. Fist-5?
Homework
Wednesday, February 3 (LIBRARY)
Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. W.11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach the Critical Dates/Snapshot document (pages 3-4) to the LEFT PAGE. Read and annotate: circle important dates and activities, underline key or unfamiliar words, and star the most challenging item for you. 
  2. After: RADCAB/EBSCO presentation (Librarian, Mrs. Arcas)
  3. Then: Check notebooks for Topic Choice (page 8)
  4. Next: Attach Annotated Bibliography document to the LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Complete entries for AT LEAST TWO SOURCES by the end of class
Target Practice: I have at least two credible sources for my chosen topic completed on the annotated bibliography. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Find and complete one more source on the annotated bibliography (using the library research tools, print resource, or interview)
  • Continue reading your IR book
Friday, February 5
Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. W.11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach the MLA Citation Guide (pages 9-10) to the LEFT PAGE. Read and annotate: circle most commonly used types, underline key or unfamiliar words, and star the interview format after reading. 
  2. After: RADCAB/EBSCO presentation (Librarian, Mrs. Arcas)
  3. Then: Check notebooks for Annotated Bibliography source completion (at least 3)
  4. Next: Continue Annotated Bibliography document to the LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Complete entries for AT LEAST TWO SOURCES by the end of class
Target Practice: I have at least five credible sources for my chosen topic completed on the annotated bibliography. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Find and complete one more source on the annotated bibliography for a total of at least 6 by next class (using the library research tools, print resource, or interview)
  • Continue reading your IR book
Looking Ahead: Annotated Bibliography with at least 8 sources due on or by February 12!

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 3 Units: 10-12 
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 3, Week 4 of 11

Monday, January 25
Learning Target: W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 3, Week 4 of 11 to the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document using the underline/circle/star method.
  2. After: 20 minutes work-time to revise final draft of the Definition Essay
  3. Then: Self-score or peer-score using 'comments' in Google Docs
  4. Next: Complete Temperature Check at the top of this page
Target Practice: I can use my understanding of negation, exemplification, classification, and function to write an essay defining my chosen term. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Finish final edits to the Definition Essay by midnight
Wednesday, January 27
Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of the text. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title the RIGHT PAGE Planning for the Research Paper. Write today's date at the top-right. Copy the target practice below the title. Fold the page in half, then in half again.
  2. After: While watching this video, use the columns to write the four questions that need to be considered when choosing a topic to write about.
  3. Then: Draw a line across the middle of the page. Directly under it, use the columns to write four ideas that you MIGHT want to research. Try to answer the four questions for each topic.
  4. Next: Staple the Question Planning Template to the next RIGHT PAGE and begin developing questions for opening, core, and closing columns
Target Practice: I am prepared to participate in a Socratic Seminar about choosing a research topic next class. Fist-5?
Homework
Friday, January 29
Learning Target: SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 2 minutes to create and confer with team about opening, core, and closing questions
  2. After: Reminder about Socratic Seminar Code of Conduct
  3. Then: Multi-round Socratic Seminar
  4. Next: Reflection (using pages 3-4 of the Socratic Seminar Packet)
Target Practice: I can effectively speak and listen to others in a collaborative discussion about argumentative research paper topics. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Arrive to Monday's class prepared to take the STAR Assessment 
  • Continue searching for research paper topics- you will need to commit by classtime on Wednesday
  • Continue reading IR book
Looking Ahead: STAR Assessment 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 3 Units: 10-12 
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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Monday

Quarter 3, Week 3 of 11

Definition Essay draft due BY Friday @ midnight!
Enrichment Reminder: 
See Diary of a Wallflower this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday!

Discount Tickets available from Mr. Fisher!
Tuesday, January 19
Learning Target: W.11-12.2 Develop a topic thoroughly by selecting the most relevant and significant facts, definitions, and details. RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Staple Quarter 3, Week 3 of 11 onto the next LEFT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document.
  2. After: Title the RIGHT PAGE Definition Essay Writing Practice. Using your outline from last class, respond to the following prompt in a 15 minute timed-writing exercise:
    • In one or more paragraphs, define the concept you have chosen to research. Make sure to include the four ways of defining (exemplification, classification, function, and negation). Show evidence of planning BEFORE writing the essay, evidence of research IN the essay, and evidence of revision AFTER writing the essay. 
  3. Then: Read Success- The Myth and evaluate using the rubric in your notebook
  4. Next: Answer the Planning and Prewriting, as well as the Drafting prompts on WB p. 51
Target Practice: I am ready to draft my definition essay. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Begin drafting the definition essay (you MUST have finished the outline and either a Works Cited page OR Annotated Bibliography
  • Continue reading your IR book
Friday, January 22
Learning Target: W.11-12.2 Develop a topic thoroughly by selecting the most relevant and significant facts, definitions, and details. RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: (30 minute timed-writing session) Attach your essay planning document AND your outline to the LEFT PAGE. Title the RIGHT PAGE Definition Essay Drafting.
    • In a multi-paragraph essay, define the concept you have chosen to research. Make sure to include the four ways of defining (exemplification, classification, function, and negation). Show evidence of planning BEFORE writing the essay, evidence of research IN the essay, and evidence of revision AFTER writing the essay. 
  2. After: John Grisham reads Judge Noah Sweat's speech (Who is John Grisham?)
  3. Then: Can we see the four ways of defining in this speech?
  4. Next: Finish typing the essay and submit through the link at the top of this blog
Target Practice: I am ready to revise my draft of the essay. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete/revise a draft of the definition essay by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT and submit through the link at the top of this blog
  • Continue reading your IR book
Looking Ahead: Evaluating and Revision the definition essay using the prompts on WB p. 51!

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 3 Units: 10-12 
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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Sunday

Quarter 3, Week 2 of 11

Defintion Essay Graphic Organizer and Works Cited Due Friday!
Monday, January 11
Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text. W.11-12.1 Use evidence to write arguments in support of claims.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Staple the Quarter 3 Goals and Expectations to the first right page. Read and annotate the document. Title the right page Planning My Definition Essay. 
  2. After: Read and annotate John McCain's essay on Patriotism in the Springboard Workbook
  3. Then: (10 minute timed-writing) Defend the statement that John McCain's essay on Patriotism is a definition essay. use your knowledge of the four parts of a definition essay and EXACT QUOTES from the article to support your ideas.
  4. Next: Definition essay topic commitment and research time using the KKHS Library Homepage
Target Practice: I can identify the parts of a definition essay and use that knowledge to plan my own. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Presearch your essay topic in preparation for the planning session on Wednesday (presearch does NOT need to be recorded)
  • Reminder: ONLY SOURCES FROM THE KKHS LIBRARY WILL BE ACCEPTABLE
Wednesday, January 12
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing through planning.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Staple the graphic organizer to the left page. Write research questions that you will need to answer for each part of the essay.
  2. After: Exploring literary resources for research using poems in Springboard Workbook
  3. Then: Continue researching your topic for sources to help you define it through exemplification, classification, negation, and function.
  4. Next: (10 minute timed writing) write the first paragraph of your essay.
Target Practice: I have planned my definition essay and am ready to write a draft. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Create the Definition Essay document in your Google Drive and type the header, heading, title (Definition Essay), and the first paragraph that you wrote in class.
Friday, January 14
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing through planning. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Create an online graphic organizer and Works Cited for your essay
  2. After: Research, plan, or write a draft of your definition essay
  3. Then: Good Sources vs. Bad using pp. 6 and 32 in the Springboard Workbook
  4. Next: Submit the online graphic organizer and Works Cited through the link at the top of the blog.
Target Practice: I can complete a first draft of my essay by next class. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue writing your essay. A formal draft with Works Cited page is due by the end of class on Tuesday.
A Note About Independent Reading: Begin reading a book of your choice, but there will be no dialectical journal or creative expression due at the end of the quarter. Instead, you will be leading a book-talk. More information will come next week...
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 3 Units: 10-12 
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 3, Week 1 of 11

Welcome to Expository Writing I!
Wednesday, January 5
Learning Target: RI.11-12.5 Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined. SL.11-12.4 Present findings clearly, concisely, and logically for listeners to follow. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Turn to the next section in your 5 Subject Interactive Notebook. Label it Quarter 3. Staple the Quarter 3 Goals and Expectations to the first right page. Staple Quarter 3, Week 1 of 11 to the next left page. Read and annotate Quarter 3, Week 1 of 11 ONLY.
  2. After: Complete the Temperature Check (link at the top of this page)
  3. Then: Jigsaw the Quarter 3 Goals and Expectations (star, underline/circle, annotate)
  4. Next: Small Group Activity on WB p. 50: Define 'truck' in terms of...
    • examples
    • What is not 'truck'?
    • What is it's function? What purpose does 'truck' serve?
    • What kinds or types of 'truck' are there?
Target Practice: I understand and can explain what is expected of me in Quarter 3. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Arrive to class tomorrow with at least three ideas you might want to write about for EA 1: the Definition Essay.
Thursday, January 7
Learning Target: RI.11-12.5 Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined. SL.11-12.4 Present findings clearly, concisely, and logically for listeners to follow. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Label the next right page of your notebook Topic Ideas for Definition Essay. Place today's date at the top-left. Copy the target practice below the title. Fold the page in half, then in half again (4 columns. Title the columns: example, not, purpose, and types. Complete the columns throughout class.
  2. After: Jigsaw the blue EA 1: Definition Essay sheet (stapled to the next left page).
  3. Then: Complete the During Reading activity while reading What Is Freedom? on WB p.48.
  4. Next: Share your findings with the group. Add ideas to the columns in your notebook.
Target Practice: I understand and can explain what skills and knowledge are needed to complete the Definition Essay. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete the Notebook entry today for at least two more ideas (a total of four or more). Circle your top choice and be prepared to defend your decision on Monday.
A Note About Independent Reading: Begin reading a book of your choice, but there will be no dialectical journal or creative expression due at the end of the quarter. Instead, you will be leading a book-talk. More information will come next week...
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 3 Units: 10-12 
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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