Quarter 2, Week 3 of 10

EA 1 is a presentation AND an annotated bibliography!

Continue working on your Independent Reading NOW!

Monday, October 30
 or 
Tuesday, October 31

Due Today: partners and topics

Learning Target: W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.W.11-12.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 2, Week 3 of 10. 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: Finish activity for WB p. 121
3. Then: Create annotated bibliography and slideshow for EA 1 (Google Classroom)
4. Next: Research sources and begin annotated bibliography for EA 1

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do to be successful in class this week. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
• Continue IR for Quarter 2
• Continue EA 1 annotated bibliography

Wednesday, November 1

Due Today: annotated bibliography and slideshow draft

Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Create Cornell Note-taking guide on the next page of INB. Use this to take notes while watching What is a Primary Source? 
2. After: Continue searching for at least two primary sources and add to your annotated bibliography
3. Then: Check for AT LEAST four sources on annotated bibliography
4. After: Organize slideshow for EA 1 (see instructions on Google Classroom)

Target Practice: I understand what a primary source is and how I can use it to help explain my topic for EA 1. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
• Continue IR for Quarter 2
• Finish annotated bibliography for EA 1
• Continue updated slideshow for EA 1

Friday, November 3

Due Today: annotated bibliography AND slideshow

Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly. RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats. RI.11-12.8 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts. L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Check slideshow for minimums (7 slides with words and images)
   
• title slide- topic, names, teacher name, period, due date
• note-taking strategy (not required if on a separate sheet)
• preview subtopics
• subtopic 1
• subtopic 2
• subtopic 3
• summary
• works cited page
2. After: Do's and Don'ts for presentations (feel free to laugh) 
3. Then: update slideshow or research more sources
4. Next: How do I introduce the next speaker in a group presentation? 

Target Practice: My group has finished recording our research on the annotated bibliography and our slideshow is complete. We have practiced and are ready to present on Monday/Tuesday. Fist-5?

Homework

• Presentations begin during class on Monday/Tuesday!
• Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
• Continue IR for Quarter 2

Looking Ahead...EA 1 Presentations begin Monday/Tuesday and finish Wednesday!

Quarter 2, Week 2 of 10

Continue working your 35 vocabulary words!

Continue working on your Independent Reading NOW!

Monday, October 23
 or 
Tuesday, October 24

Due Today: None

Learning Target: W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.W.11-12.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 2, Week 2 of 10. 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: Finish watching Into the Wild
3. Then: Reflect on the film and begin film review enrichment through Google Classroom
   
4. Next: Hall Pass, Personal Electronic Device Policy, EA Preview

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do to be successful in class this week. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
• Continue IR for Quarter 2
• Complete Into the Wild Film Review by Friday @ midnight for enrichment credit

Wednesday, October 25

Due Today: study vocabulary

Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Vocabulary Quiz
   
2. After: Preview the Unit and Unpack EA 1
3. Then: Presearch topics on EA 1 instructional sheet and complete Google Classroom activity
4. After: Setup INB Check #3
   

   From	To	# of Entries	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
   9/22	10/20	/8	INB Check #3

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do to proficiently complete EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
• Continue IR for Quarter 2
• Complete Into the Wild Film Review by Friday @ midnight for enrichment credit

Friday, October 20

Due Today: INB Check #3

Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly. RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats. RI.11-12.8 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts. L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read and annotate Workbook p. 109. Complete the Setting a Purpose for Reading activity by reading, annotating, summarizing, and paraphrasing as you read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God on p. 110.
   
2. After: Use the chart on p. 121 to organize your ideas for this source (top row only)
3. Then: Groups annotate each text using the format from Setting a Purpose for Reading on p. 109. Then, complete their row on p.121.
4. Next: Share responses for each row with other groups. All rows should be complete by the end of class.

Target Practice: I understand Puritan New England, the setting of Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
• Continue IR for Quarter 2
• Complete Into the Wild Film Review by Friday @ midnight for enrichment credit

Looking Ahead...Would you like to have lived in Puritan New England ? What if our time is exactly the same and we just don't realize it?

Quarter 2, Week 1 of 10

Quarter 1 Grades are final!

Begin working on your Independent Reading NOW!

Monday, October 16
 or 
Tuesday, October 17

Due Today: None

Learning Target: RL.11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem. RL.11-12.6 Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant. RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 2, Week 1 of 10. 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: Title the next page of your INB Reflecting on Into the Wild and Transcendentalism. Under the title, write the following prompt: 
• You have learned about the pursuit of happiness, the American Dream, and transcendentalism over the last few months. Is connecting with nature essential for achieving happiness? Does our ever-increasing reliance on technology make us lose-touch with nature? Does technology simply redefine how we connect with nature? 
3. Then: Create note-taking guide for watching Into the Wild
   

   Character or Place Names...	Costumes, Dress...
   Setting Details (time, locations, vehicles)...	Music Description...
   Summary of what I saw today...

4. Next: Begin watching Into the Wild

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what role nature plays in my own pursuit of happiness. Fist-5?

Homework

• Sign-up for Q2 IR on Google Classroom (you MUST sign-up by Friday)
• Begin IR for Quarter 2

Wednesday, October 18

Due Today: None

Learning Target: RL.11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem. RL.11-12.6 Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant. RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Create note-taking guide for Into the Wild
   

   Character or Place Names...	Costumes, Dress...
   Setting Details (time, locations, vehicles)...	Music Description...
   Summary of what I saw today...

2. After: Continue Watching Into the Wild
3. Then: Continue Watching Into the Wild
4. After: Continue Watching Into the Wild

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what role nature plays in my own pursuit of happiness. Fist-5?

Homework

• Sign-up for Q2 IR on Google Classroom (you MUST sign-up by Friday)
• Begin IR for Quarter 2

Friday, October 20

Due Today: None

Learning Target: RL.11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem. RL.11-12.6 Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant. RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Create note-taking guide for Into the Wild
   

   Character or Place Names...	Costumes, Dress...
   Setting Details (time, locations, vehicles)...	Music Description...
   Summary of what I saw today...

2. After: Continue Watching Into the Wild
3. Then: Continue Watching Into the Wild
4. Next: Finish Watching Into the Wild

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what role nature plays in my own pursuit of happiness. Fist-5?

Homework

• Sign-up for Q2 IR on Google Classroom (you MUST sign-up by Friday)
• Be prepared for a timed-writing prompt and a discussion about it on Monday/Tuesday
• Begin IR for Quarter 2

Looking Ahead...Socratic Seminar on film topics!

End Quarter 1

Quarter 1, Week 9 of 9

On Google Classroom...

EA 2 Final Edits Due By Friday @ Midnight!

Sign-up for Quarter 2 IR by Friday @ Midnight!
Return your Into the Wild book by Friday @ 2:15!

Monday, October 2
 or 
Tuesday, October 3

Due Today: Finish ITW

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. L.11-12.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 1, Week 9 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: Review Proficient Student Sample essay (also on Google Classroom)
3. Then: Pair revision of essay using this checklist
4. Next: Revise EA 2 using Annotated Bibliography and ideas gleaned from the student sample

Target Practice: I can use evidence, paragraph structure, and specific language to improve my EA 2 essay! Fist-5?

Homework

By Friday:

• Sign-up for Q2 IR on Google Classroom(there are only three choices next quarter)
• Complete Annotated Bibliography AND EA 2 Final edits 

Wednesday, October 4

Due Today: revisions to EA 2 based on sample and Annot. Bib.

Learning Target:  W.11-12.1.B Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence. W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Vocabulary Quiz
2. After: In your INB, freewrite about the following idea: What is the difference between an immigrant's perspective on opportunity in the United States, and your own- as a citizen?
3. Then: Read Growing Up Asian in America on WB p. 37-39 and annotate
• Noda, Kesaya. "Growing Up Asian in America." Springboard: English Language Arts. Grade 11. USA: The College Board, 2018. Print. 37-40.
4. After: Checklist for scoring Springboard Workbook (attach to inside cover of WB)

Target Practice: I can improve my understanding of the American Dream through the concept of a hyphenated America! Fist-5?

Homework

By Friday:

• Sign-up for Q2 IR on Google Classroom(there are only three choices next quarter)
• Leave Hall Pass in turn-in bin
• Complete Vocabulary Section of INB (at least 35 COMPLETED entries)
• Complete Annotated Bibliography AND EA 2 Final edits 

Friday, October 6

Due Today: EA 2 Final,  Annot. Bib., Vocab List in INB

Learning Target: W.11-12.1.C Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections. W.11-12.1.E Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. L.11-12.3.A Vary syntax for effect, consulting references.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Choose IR for Quarter 2 (Google Classroom)
2. After: Make sure Annotated Bibliography is complete:
• Planning Guide?
• Blue boxes?
• Green boxes?
• Yellow boxes? (...those shooting for exemplary)
3. Then: Work with a partner or group of no more than three to check for the following:
• The essay should have appropriate paragraphs and syntax: Did you use all of those sentence-types we looked at? Try. Are there multiple paragraphs? Did you write YOUR OWN topic, conclusion, and transition sentences?
• Try to improve evidence usage by using a variety of sources: interviews, films, current news- not just websites that tell you what you want to hear or, worse, what you don't understand.
• Provide a concluding statement- also known as a 'call to action.' Inspire your reader to learn more, ask questions, or drive home an earlier point with an inspiring quote.
4. Next: Student-Directed work time:
• Revise EA 2, Finish Annot. Bib., Workbook Check, Finish Vocab., Teacher Conference

Target Practice: My EA 2 essay is complete to the proficient level or better! Fist-5?

Homework

By Friday:

• Sign-up for Q2 IR on Google Classroom(there are only three choices next quarter)
• Leave Hall Pass in turn-in bin
• Leave INB on shelf for Vocabulary Section grading (at least 35 COMPLETED entries)
• Complete Annotated Bibliography AND EA 2 Final edits due by midnight on Google Classroom

Looking Ahead...Start IR for Quarter 2- NOW!