Quarter 1, Week 8 of 9

EA 2 Draft Due By Friday @ Midnight!
IR Due By Friday @ 2:15!

Monday, September 25
 or 
Tuesday, September 26

Due Today: Finish ITW

Learning Target: W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning. 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.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 1, Week 8 of 9. In a format that works best for you, use the entire page to organize:
• today's focus, short-term activities, long-term activities, due dates
2. After: Copy information from your Into the Wild foldable and stickies into your Annotated Bibliography. After, staple the foldable study guide and any stickies onto the next page of your INB. Make sure the page number is on them. Write today's date the page.
3. Then: Use the planning guide at the top of your Annotated Bibliography to plan the EA 2 essay. Look at your research, the INB entry from last class, and this list for ideas:
• The essay should be at least four paragraphs: introduction to the argument, description of the American Dream, counterclaim, reflective conclusion
• Try to include evidence from all of your sources in the two middle paragraphs
• Avoid generalizations- statements that have words like: everyone, all, everybody, many, most, nobody, none.
4. Next: Title the next page of your INB Draft EA 2: Is The American Dream Still Possible? Draft the essay (20 minute timed-write).

Target Practice: I can draft an essay that clearly states my position on whether or not the American Dream is still possible to attain. Fist-5?

Homework

• INB Check #2 next class

  From	To	# of Stamps	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
  9/4	9/21	/7	INB Check #2		elbow partner

• Independent Reading due by Friday @ 2:15
• EA 2 Draft due by Friday @ midnight on Google Classroom

Wednesday, September 27

Due Today: INB Check #2

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by revising. L.11-12.3.A
Vary syntax for effect.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Turn to WB p. 29 and read the Varying Sentence Openings section at the bottom of the page. Annotate as you see fit. Go-on to the next page and read the Example Sentence and Possible Revisions. In the My Notes sidebar, label each sentence with one of the following: 
• transition word
• personal connection
• complex sentence (2) 
• compound sentence
• subject moved to end
• transition phrase
• interrogative
2. After: Complete the Check Your Understanding activity by sharing your timed-writing from yesterday with an elbow partner.
3. Then: Revise EA 2 Rough Draft by typing into the document on Google Classroom
4. During: INB Check #2

   From	To	# of Stamps	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
   9/4	9/21	/7	INB Check #2		elbow partner

Target Practice:I can improve my EA 2 essay by revising the structure of my sentences to have more variety. Fist-5?

Homework

• Independent Reading due by Friday @ 2:15
• EA 2 Draft due by Friday @ midnight on Google Classroom

Friday, September 29

Due Today: EA 2 Draft (typed), IR

Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly. W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Watch Barack Obama's Keynote Address to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Copy the citation format below into your Annotated Bibliography:
• Barack Obama: "Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention," July 27, 2004. Springboard English Language Arts. Grade 11. 93-95. Print.
2. After: (10 minute timed-write) Update your Annotated Bibliography with evidence from the speech. For your summary, focus on this idea: What is the difference between an immigrant's perspective on opportunity in the United States, and your own- as a citizen?
3. Then: 20 minute typing session for EA 2 Draft
4. Next: Creating and/or updating the Works Cited page for your EA 2 Draft

Target Practice: I can improve my EA 2 essay by revising the claim, counterclaim, and evidence used to support my ideas. Fist-5?

Homework

• Independent Reading due by Friday @ 2:15
• EA 2 Draft due by Friday @ midnight on Google Classroom

Looking Ahead... Enrichment activities are closed! Make sure to turn-in your Hall Pass for Quarter 1 next week! INB Vocabulary List due by Friday, October 6 @ 2:15! EA 2 must be revised by October 6 @ midnight!

Quarter 1, Week 7 of 9

Two more weeks left in Quarter 1! EA 2 draft will be due soon...

Tuesday, September 19

Due Today: Socratic Seminar Questions, Read ITW to chapter 16 or more

Learning Target: SL.11-12.1 Arrive prepared for and participate effectively in a collaborative discussion. RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Setup Socratic Seminar...electronic outer-circle discussion!
2. After: Socratic Seminar (see the packet here)
• Round 1: Leaving home behind- and never looking back
• Round 2: Why would anyone want to research and write such a sad story?
• Round 3: Do we think Chris McCandless was "reborn" in a way by his adventure? Was he ready to reintegrate into our materialistic society before he did?
3. Then: Seminar Evaluation and Reflection
4. Next: Instructional Sheet for EA 2: Argumentative Essay

Target Practice: I can effectively share my thoughts about Into the Wild in a verbal or electronic discussion. Fist-5?

Homework

• Finish reading Into the Wild to at least Chapter 18
• Attach your foldable annotation guide into your INB after you finish reading. LEAVE THE NEXT PAGE OF YOUR INB BLANK.
• Continue independent reading activity- if you have not signed-up on Google Classroom, you will not receive credit for your work.

Thursday, September 21

Due Today: Read ITW to Chapter 18, INB stamps

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning. RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas in the reading.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Turn to the next LEFT PAGE of your INB. Title today's INB entry The American Dream. divide the page into four quarters. Label the top-left quarter My Dream. Imagine yourself 10 years from now. Make a list answering the questions below. This is your dream about the future. Be as realistic or fantastic as you want to be! 
• What do you want to be doing? College? Military? Career? Something else?
• Will you be single or married? Kids? Why or why not?
• Will you own a home? Rent? With family? Why or why not?
• Will you be in-shape? Does that matter? Why or why not?
• How will you be financially? Secure? Rich? Does it matter? Why or why not?
2. After: Informational Reading Analysis
• Group 1: Label the top-right corner What is the American Dream? Read the essay and list what it says the 'American Dream' is. 
• Group 2: Label the bottom-left corner Who are the Dreamers? Read the essay, watch the videos, and list what it says the 'American Dream' is.
3. Then: Label the bottom-right corner Is the American Dream still possible? Answer the question with one of the following options:
• Yes, because...
• No, because...
• Yes- however...
• No- however...
4. Next: Set-up Annotated Bibliography for EA 2: American Dream Argumentative Essay

Target Practice: I can support my argument about the American Dream with evidence from my reading. Fist-5?

Homework

• Setup INB Check #2 for Monday/Tuesday- there will be NO STAMPS that day!
  

  From	To	# of Stamps	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
  9/4	9/21	/7	INB Check #2		elbow partner

• Finish reading Into the Wild by classtime on Monday, September 25 or Tuesday, September 26. Complete the evidence section of your Annotated Bibliography for ITW.
• Independent Reading project due by NEXT Friday, September 29! If you didn't sign-up on Google Classroom, no work will be accepted.

Looking Ahead...Drafting EA 2: Is the American Dream still possible?

Quarter 1, Week 6 of 9

Mid-quarter grades will be entered by Tuesday evening. Any grades after that will not be reflected on the report you get in the mail!

Monday, September 11
 or 
Tuesday, September 12

Due Today: ITW up to Ch. 13 with annotations

Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama. W.11-12.2.B Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Commas, Parentheses, and Dashes activity on WB pp. 331-333.
2. After: Use what you learned from the activity to make any changes you can to EA 1 in the time provided.
3. Then: Meeting Chris McCandless activity on WB p.341-2
4. Next: Timed essay-writing in INB (prompt on WB p. 343)

Target Practice: I can successfully create a narrative sketch of Chris McCandless using details from my reading. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue reading ITW through to the end of Chapter 14. Remember to use your foldable annotation guide while reading.
• Update personal vocabulary list and STUDY! You will NOT be able to have this out during the quiz!

Wednesday, September 13

Due Today: ITW up to Ch. 14 with annotations, updated vocab list

Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Why do you think Chapters 14 and 15 have the same title? What purpose could there be for an author to do that? In your INB, respond to both questions in the time provided.
2. After: Read/Listen to Chapter 15 of Into the Wild together. Use foldable annotation guide. Sticky-note at least three favorite lines or passages from the reading.
3. During: Vocabulary Quiz
4. Next: Using Subject-Verb Agreement activity on WB pp. 371-2.

Target Practice: I can analyze and explain the impact of John Krakauer's artistic choices in the story. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue reading Into the Wild at your own pace. Continue using your foldable annotation guide.
• Continue updating your personal vocabulary list. Remember: that will be scored separately at the end of the quarter!

Friday, September 15

Due Today: at least 3 passages sticky-noted in ITW Ch. 14

Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Find a favorite passage from yesterday's reading for use during discussion protocol.
2. After: Save the Last Word for ME discussion protocol
3. Then: Preparing for Socratic Seminar (see the packet here)
• Round 1: Leaving home behind- and never looking back
• Round 2: Why would anyone want to research and write such a sad story?
• Round 3: Do we think Chris McCandless was "reborn" in a way by his adventure? Was he ready to reintegrate into our materialistic society before he did?
4. Next: Begin developing opening/core/closing questions for Socratic Seminar (use handouts)
   

Target Practice: I am ready to discuss Into the Wild in a Socratic Seminar next class. Fist-5?

Homework

• Have at least 3 questions or comments for each level, and each round of Socratic Seminar- a total of 18 questions or comments (see the packet here).

Looking Ahead... Socratic Seminar on Monday (Period 5) and Tuesday (Periods 6 and 7)!

Quarter 1, Week 5 of 9

Final edits of EA 1 are due by Friday @ midnight. It must be submitted through Google Classroom.
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INB Check #1 on Tuesday! If you are unprepared, you must see me outside of class by Friday @ 2:15 to earn a grade!

Tuesday, September 5

Due Today: Into the Wild up to Chapter 10

Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain specific words and phrases. W.11-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. RI.11-12.5 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Fold the blank paper you picked-up on the way in hamburger-style. Fold it over again, so that you have something that looks similar to your nametag. After, listen to instructions. You are making a bookmark for annotation while you read the rest of the book. You may choose what to annotate for from the list (any 4):
• New or Unfamiliar Vocabulary (required)
• 4 or more drawings
• Thought Questions
• Short Summaries
• Predictions
• Favorite Lines
• Movie, Song, or Game Playlist
2. After: Look at Google Classroom document for EA 1. Share with a peer for editing OR you may edit your own in Step 3 today.
3. Then: Use the peer editing checklist with a partner to revise your essay. You will leave comments on the person's Google Document using language directly from the editing checklist provided in class
• INB Check #1- during silent editing session
4. Next: Individual meetings with teacher to revise narrative essay.

Target Practice: I can revise my personal essay for EA 1 using the comments left in class today Fist-5?

Homework

• Final edits to EA 1 must be completed by Friday @ midnight.
• Continue reading through at least Chapter 11 in Into the Wild by next class using your new foldable annotating guide.
• Choose your independent reading option on Google Classroom. Make sure to view, download, or print any documents needed for your option. Have questions prepared for next class. If there are none, I will assume you know what you're doing!

Friday, September 8

Due Today: Into the Wild Chapter 11 or further, IR Choice, 

Learning Target: W.11-12.3.B Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection... W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Turn to WB p. 326. Read the instructions for Language and Writer's Craft and complete the PRACTICE activity. ONLY AFTER you have completed the practice should you share with an elbow-partner.
2. After: Final revision time for EA 1. 
• Self-score with the rubric from last class or posted in Google Classroom. 
• Using a single comment on your name, give yourself a score for Ideas, Structure, and Language. This should be the ONLY comment on your essay by tonight at midnight.
3. During: Individual meetings for EA 1 revising.
4. Continued: Individual meetings for EA 1 revising.

Target Practice: My personal essay for EA 1 is complete to the proficient level or better. Fist-5?

Homework

• Finish edits to your personal essay for EA 1 by tonight at midnight.
• Continue reading Into the Wild through Chapter 13 using your foldable annotating guide.

Looking Ahead...Socratic Seminar on Into the Wild!