Sunday

Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10

Begin thinking about EA 2: Persuasive Speech!
Continue working on your Independent Reading NOW!
Monday, November 20
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Tuesday, November 21
Due Today: INB Check #4
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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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