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Quarter 2, Weeks 9/10 of 10

Reminder: American Literature is a Semester Course! Your performance by December 21 determines passing or failure!
Speeches begin on Friday...THIS WEEK! Your speech must be submitted via Google Classroom! Check the Speech Schedule when it is available!
Monday, December 11
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Tuesday, December 12
Due Today: INB Check #5
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Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 2, Weeks 9/10 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: Complete LC 2.22 Writing Logical Comparisons activity on pp. 190-1
    • Then: Student-directed time for writing and researching
    • During: Teacher Checks for INB #5, Annotated Bibliography and Speech
    Target Practice: I can revise my EA 2 speech using evidence from my research and learning from class. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Revise EA 2 speech using learning from class. Revisions must be made by classtime on Friday.
    • Update Annotated Bibliography
    • Continue adding to your list of vocabulary in INB Section 5- at least 35 entries by Friday!
    • Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Friday!
    Wednesday, December 13
    Due Today: Study for quiz
    Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Vocabulary Quiz
    2. After: Complete Workbook Activity Guide on the inside cover of the Springboard WB
    3. Then: Student-directed time for writing and researching
    4. Next: Teacher checks for understanding
    Target Practice: I am ready to deliver my EA 2 speech to the audience at a proficient level or better. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Revise EA 2 speech using learning from class. Revisions must be made by classtime on Friday. If you plan to present on Friday, come dressed for success! There will be no time to leave class and change after the bell rings!
    • Update Annotated Bibliography
    • Continue adding to your list of vocabulary in INB Section 5- at least 35 entries by Friday!
    • Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Friday!
    Friday, December 15
    Due Today: EA 2 Speech and Annotated Bibliography
    Learning Target: SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Setup annotation guide for speeches in INB:
      • What is the purpose: entertain, persuade, educate, motivate?
      • What is the primary message?
      • Audience...was this speech for you?
      • Objective...was it achieved?
    2. After: Begin speeches (volunteer day)
    3. Then: Conclude speeches (volunteer day)
    4. Next: Preview Speech Schedule for next week
    Target Practice: I am ready to deliver my EA 2 speech to the audience at a proficient level or better. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Leave INB on your class shelf for Section 5 Vocabulary scoring!
    • Practice speech and arrive dressed for success on your presentation day. Click here to check the schedule when it becomes available!
    • Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Today!
    Looking Ahead...Know your presentation date for next week! Click here to check the schedule!
    Tuesday, December 19
    Due Today: EA 2 Speech
    Learning Target: SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Preview presentation schedule for class
    2. After: Continue Speeches
    3. Then: Conclude Speeches
    4. Next: Review presentation schedule for next class
    Target Practice: I can deliver my EA 2 speech to the audience at a proficient level or better. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Enrichment Reminder: turn-in hall pass, complete vocabulary enrichment, and/or turn-in play enrichment by Thursday, December 21 at 2:15!
    Thursday, December 21

    Due Today: EA2 Speech, Enrichment
    Learning Target: SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Preview presentation schedule for class
    2. After: Continue Speeches
    3. Then: Conclude Speeches
    4. Reminder: turn-in hall pass, complete vocabulary enrichment, and/or turn-in play enrichment
    Target Practice: I can deliver my EA 2 speech to the audience at a proficient level or better. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Enrichment Reminder: turn-in hall pass, complete vocabulary enrichment, and/or turn-in play enrichment by Today, December 21 at 2:15!
    Looking Ahead...Enjoy the break! Get ahead in your independent reading by starting NOW! 
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    Quarter 2, Week 8 of 10

    If you have not chosen your topic on Google Classroom, do it!
    Reminder: American Literature is a Semester Course! Your performance by December 21 determines passing or failure!
    Monday, December 4
     or 
    Tuesday, December 5
    Due Today: Four bullets for speech from Thurs./Fri.
    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 8 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: (10 min. timed-writing) Using your own topic and four bullets, write a draft of your speech. This is more about production than it is about accuracy. Right now, MORE WRITING IS BETTER.
      • During: Annotated Bibliography check (electronic or in INB)
      • Next: Gettysburg Address activity, SB Workbook p. 179
      Target Practice: I can revise my short speech using evidence from my research and learning from class. Fist-5?
      Homework
      • Write a draft of your EA 2 speech using evidence from your research. A complete draft is due Friday by midnight.
      • Find at least one more source for your Annotated Bibliography
      • Continue adding to your list of vocabulary in INB Section 5- at least 35 entries by Dec. 15!
      • Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Dec. 15!
      Wednesday, December 6
      Due Today: EA 2 Speech Document (Google Classroom)
      Learning Target:  RL.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: Analyze Mark Antony's speech at the death of Caesar in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (click here for video)
      2. After: Student-directed time for writing and researching
      3. During: Teacher checks for understanding
      4. After: Peer feedback on EA 2 Speech draft using information sheet
        • Rhetorical devices used
        • Speech time
        • Four bullets: identify social issue, solution, why it's better vs. others, call to action
        • Preliminary rubric score
      Target Practice: I can revise my short speech into a more robust draft using feedback from my teacher and/or peers. Fist-5?
      Homework
      • Write a draft of your EA 2 speech using evidence from your research. A complete draft is due Friday by midnight.
      • Make sure Annotated Bibliography has at least three sources
      • Continue adding to your list of vocabulary in INB Section 5- at least 35 entries by Dec. 15!
      • Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Dec. 15!
      Friday, December 8
      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.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed.
      Classwork
      1. Do Now: Complete Setting a Purpose for Reading activity on WB pp. 181-2 while listening to the First Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
      2. After: Mark my speech for power words and vocal delivery:
        • power words
        • volume +/-
        • raised pitch^
        • rate increase...
        • pause#
      3. Then: Student-directed time for writing and researching
      4. During: Teacher checks for understanding
      Target Practice: I can revise my short speech into a more robust draft using feedback from my teacher and/or peers. Fist-5?
      Homework
      • Write a draft of your EA 2 speech using evidence from your research. A complete draft is due by midnight.
      • Make sure Annotated Bibliography has at least three sources
      • Continue adding to your list of vocabulary in INB Section 5- at least 35 entries by Dec. 15!
      • Continue IR for Quarter 2- your activity must be finished by Dec. 15!
      Looking Ahead...INB Check #5!

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