Sunday

Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10

You must complete the STAR test if you missed it last week!
Reminder: American Literature is a Semester Course! Your performance by December 21 determines passing or failure!
Monday, November 27
 or 
Tuesday, November 28
Due Today: none
Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. W.11-12.1.D Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 2, Week 7 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: Read and annotate EA 2 information sheet and rubric
    • Then: (10 min. timed-writing) Choose a topic from the EA 2 info. sheet list or one of your own choosing. Be serious, silly, inspiring- but not hurtful, demeaning, or disrespectful. No research required! Your speech must:
      • Identify/Define the problem that needs a solution
      • Make a strong claim for how to fix the problem or need
      • Show why your proposal will fix the problem or address the need
      • Demonstrate that your proposal is realistic, reasonable, sensible, etc.
    • Next: 30 sec. speeches- GO!
    Target Practice: I understand and can explain what is expected of me for the EA 2: Speech activity. Fist-5?
    Homework
    Wednesday, November 29
    Due Today: 3 topic ideas for EA 2, study vocabulary
    Learning Target:  RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. W.11-12.2.B Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts. 
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Vocabulary Quiz
    2. After: Use this graphic organizer to presearch your topic ideas
    3. Then: Ali (50 sec), Scent of a Woman (5 min. 20 sec.), Gettysburg Address (250 words) SB Workbook p. 179
    4. After: Commit to a topic on Google Classroom 
    Target Practice: I understand how and why Arthur Miller used an analogous context in The Crucible for political commentary about social issues in his time. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Research at least two sources for your EA 2 Speech- Annotated Bibliography can be online or in print
    • REMINDER: Continue adding to your list of vocabulary in INB Section 5- at least 35 entries by Dec. 15!
    • REMINDER: Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Dec. 15!
    Friday, December 1
    Due Today: EA1 Reflection
    Learning Target: RI.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature. W.11-12.1.D Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Read and analyze the Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy on SB Workbook pp. 185-7
    2. After: Complete LC 2.22 Writing Logical Comparisons activity on pp. 190-1
    3. Then: (10 min. timed writing) Draft a 30 second version of your speech. Remember, it must:
      • Identify/Define the problem that needs a solution
      • Make a strong claim for how to fix the problem or need
      • Show why your proposal will fix the problem or address the need
      • Demonstrate that your proposal is realistic, reasonable, sensible, etc.
    4. Next: Continue finding at least one more source for your topic (minimum 3 for EA 2)
    Target Practice: I can revise my short speech into a more robust draft using evidence from my research. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Revise your EA 2 speech using evidence from your research. A complete draft is due late next week (Dec. 8).
    • REMINDER: Continue adding to your list of vocabulary in INB Section 5- at least 35 entries by Dec. 15!
    • REMINDER: Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Dec. 15!
    Looking Ahead...Ethos, Pathos, Logos- oh my! Revising EA 2: Speech!
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    Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10

    Begin thinking about EA 2: Persuasive Speech!
    Continue working on your Independent Reading NOW!
    Monday, November 20
     or 
    Tuesday, November 21
    Due Today: INB Check #4
    From
    To
    # of Entries
    Assignment Name
    Score
    Peer Initial
    10/21
    11/17
    /8
    INB Check #4
    leave blank
    complete before class
    Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings. RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Finish The Crucible
    2. After: STAR Testing (Record score in INB after)
      • During: Score INB Check#4 (see due today)
      • Next: Finish responding to info sheet questions in preparation for Socratic Seminar on Wednesday
      Target Practice: I am ready to participate in a collaborative discussion about The Crucible. Fist-5?
      Homework
      • Look at the Socratic Seminar topics for next class and be prepared by reading responses to questions on the info sheet
      • Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
      • Continue IR for Quarter 2
      Wednesday, November 22
      Due Today: study for Socratic Seminar
      Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. SL.11-12.1.A Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts. RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature.
      Classwork
      1. Do Now: Form Seminar groups, decide participants, and review rules
      2. After: Socratic Seminar (3 rounds)
        • Round 1: Why might the events in Salem have been doomed to happen?
        • Round 2: What is the significance of the title, given Arthur Miller's time and the setting of his play?
        • Round 3: Do witch hunts, like those in Miller's time and in Salem, Massachusetts still happen today? Did Americans learn to avoid hysteria?
      3. Then: INB Reflection
      4. After: Annotate EA 2 informational document and rubric
      Target Practice: I understand how an artist can address contemporary social issues using his/her artistic medium. Fist-5?
      Homework
      Looking Ahead...Writing a persuasive speech about something important to you!
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      Saturday

      Quarter 2, Week 5 of 10

      Mid-Quarter grades reported this week!
      Continue working on your Independent Reading NOW!
      Monday, November 13
       or 
      Tuesday, November 14
      Due Today: Study for EA1: Historical Investigation Test
      Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings. RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature.
      Classwork
      1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 2, Week 5 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: EA 1 Test
        • Then: Setup INB for viewing The Crucible
          • Attach informational sheet
          • Setup five-part graphic organizer: 
            • Character Names and Descriptors
            • Setting Description (Music, Mood, Location)
            • Summary of Events
            • Change from the Play- identify and speculate why
            • Informational Sheet Questions- choose several each day and respond
        • Next: Watch segment of The Crucible
        Target Practice: I understand how and why Arthur Miller used an analogous context in The Crucible for political commentary about social issues in his time. Fist-5?
        Homework
        • Complete EA 1 Reflection document on Google Classroom by Friday @ midnight
        • Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
        • Continue IR for Quarter 2
        Wednesday, November 15
        Due Today: none
        Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings. RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature.
        Classwork
        1. Do Now: Setup INB for viewing The Crucible
          • Setup five-part graphic organizer: 
            • Character Names and Descriptors
            • Setting Description (Music, Mood, Location)
            • Summary of Events
            • Change from the Play- identify and speculate why
            • Informational Sheet Questions- choose several each day and respond
        2. After: Watch segment of The Crucible
        3. Then: Watch segment of The Crucible
        4. After: Watch segment of The Crucible
        Target Practice: I understand how and why Arthur Miller used an analogous context in The Crucible for political commentary about social issues in his time. Fist-5?
        Homework
        • Complete EA 1 Reflection document on Google Classroom  by Friday @ midnight
        • Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
        • Continue IR for Quarter 2
        Friday, November 17
        Due Today: EA1 Reflection
        Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis. RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings. RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature.
        Classwork
        1. Do Now: Setup INB for viewing The Crucible
          • Setup five-part graphic organizer: 
            • Character Names and Descriptors
            • Setting Description (Music, Mood, Location)
            • Summary of Events
            • Change from the Play- identify and speculate why
            • Informational Sheet Questions- choose several each day and respond
        2. After: Watch segment of The Crucible
        3. Then: Watch segment of The Crucible
        4. Next: Watch segment of The Crucible
        Target Practice: I understand how and why Arthur Miller used an analogous context in The Crucible for political commentary about social issues in his time. Fist-5?
        Homework
        • Arrive to class with INB Checklist #4 completed for Monday!
        • From
          To
          # of Entries
          Assignment Name
          Score
          Peer Initial
          10/21
          11/17
          /8
          INB Check #4
          		leave blankcomplete before class
          Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
        • Continue IR for Quarter 2
        Looking Ahead...INB Check #4! Vocabulary Quiz! STAR Reading Assessment!
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        Quarter 2, Week 4 of 10

        Mid-quarter grades are reported NEXT week!
        Continue working on your Independent Reading NOW!
        Tuesday, November 7
        Due Today: EA 1: Historical Investigation Slideshow 
        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: Historical Background Presentation 1
        2. After: Historical Background Presentation 2
        3. Then: Historical Background Presentation 3
        4. After: Historical Background Presentation 4
        Target Practice: I can make connections between each of the historical background presentations in preparation for reading/watching The Crucible. Fist-5?
        Homework
        • Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
        • Continue IR for Quarter 2
        Thursday, November 9
        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: Historical Background Presentation 1
        2. After: Historical Background Presentation 2
        3. Then: Historical Background Presentation 3
        4. Next: Historical Background Presentation 4
        Target Practice: I can make connections between each of the historical background presentations in preparation for reading/watching The Crucible. Fist-5?
        Homework
        • Continue vocabulary list for Quarter 2
        • Continue IR for Quarter 2
        Looking Ahead...EA 1 Presentations begin Monday/Tuesday and finish Wednesday!
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