Sunday

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)
    • Then: Pair revision of essay using this checklist
    • 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!
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