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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
 or 
Tuesday, December 12
Due Today: INB Check #5
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11/18
12/8
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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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