Sunday

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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