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Quarter 4, Week 6 of 10

Late IR MUST be submitted by Friday @ 2:15!
Watch your due-dates closely! There aren't many left!
Monday, April 30
 or 
Tuesday, May 1
Due Today: late INB checks
Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 4, Week 6 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
    • at the bottom, copy the target practice for today
  2. After: begin listening to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien (narrated by Bryan Cranston)
  3. Then: Create foldable for this book:
    • What They Carried
    • Character Names
    • 4 Setting Images From Different Chapters
    • 'What the Firetruck' Lines (with page #s)
  4. Next: EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Document annotation (attach to next page of INB)
Target Practice: I am comfortable using my foldable study guide to improve my understanding while reading/listening to a piece of fiction. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Brainstorm for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Delivery If you are going to be in a group, I need to know next class. Otherwise, I will assume you are planning, developing and delivering your lesson on your own.
  • Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list of at least 35 words.
Wednesday, May 2
Due Today: Lesson Delivery Teams (or solo)
Learning Target: RL.11-12.6 Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Expository Writing: Think about an object that you carry now or one from childhood. Describe it. Why is/was it important to you? Does/Did it symbolize something? Does/Did it make you feel something?
  2. After: Continue listening to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien (narrated by Bryan Cranston)
  3. Then: Small group discussions about 'What the Firetruck' Lines from the book and object descriptions from the Do Now
  4. Next: EA 2: Multimedia Lesson brainstorming session
Target Practice: Writing about an object of importance to me helped me understand the importance of personal objects to soldiers in war. Fist-5?
Homework
Friday, May 4
Due Today: last day to submit LATE IR work
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Continue listening to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien (narrated by Bryan Cranston)
  2. After: Short Story Writing: If you were drafted to go to war, and you could only take three things with you, what would they be? Why? After, put yourself in the story. How would one- or all- of these things help you survive?
  3. Then: Share stories
  4. Next: EA 2: Multimedia Lesson lesson planning session (see Google Classroom post)
Target Practice: Writing a short story about myself in the story has given me a deeper understanding of why Tim O'Brien needed to write The Things They Carried. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Late IR due by 2:15 today!
  • Begin working on the lesson plan for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Delivery Look on Google Classroom to see the Lesson Plan template. If you know who your partner or group is, you can start planning NOW.
Looking Ahead...How to Tell A True War Story!
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Quarter 4, Week 5 of 10

Mid-quarter grades will be coming out NEXT WEEK!
I hope you loved your IR book! It should be finished by Friday!
Monday, April 23
 or 
Tuesday, April 24
Due Today: 80-85% of IR book + several pages of dialectical journal
Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text. RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 4, 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
    • at the bottom, copy the target practice for today
  2. After: 20 min. independent reading session
  3. Then: 15 min. Save the Last Word for ME discussion protocol with dialectical journal
  4. Next: Short introduction to EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Delivery (based on your IR or The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien)
Target Practice: I am finished reading my IR book and am ready to begin planning my lesson. Fist-5?
Homework
  • INB Check on Friday: through 4/20 w/ @ least 8 entries
  • IR packet and foldable due by 2:15 on Friday!
  • Brainstorm for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Delivery
  • Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list of at least 35 words.
Wednesday, April 25
Due Today: at least 90% complete in IR book + most of dialectical journal
Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 20 min. independent reading or writing session
  2. After: 15 min. Save the Last Word for ME discussion protocol with dialectical journal
  3. Then: How does this TED Talk relate to reading books? In your INB, answer these questions during/after the video:
    • What are the main ideas from the video?
    • What is the speaker's position?
    • What do you agree with? Why?
    • What would you argue with? Why?
    • What idea from the speaker inspires you to learn more or act? Why?
    • What assumptions does the speaker make?
  4. After: Four A's Discussion Protocol about the video. Instead of the listed reflection, write a response to this prompt in your INB and discuss after:
    • How does this video have to do with reading novels? 'It Doesn't' is not an option. Find a way that it could have something to do with reading and explain your reasoning.
Target Practice: I am finished reading my IR book and am ready to begin planning my lesson. Fist-5?
Homework
  • INB Check next class: through 4/20 w/ @ least 8 entries
  • IR packet and foldable due by 2:15 on Friday!
  • Brainstorm for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Delivery
  • Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list of at least 35 words.
Friday, April 27
Due Today: INB Check, 100% of IR book, completed dialectical journal
Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: INB Check (through 4/20 w/ @ least 8 entries)
  2. After: Turn-in completed dialectical journal
  3. Then: Fiction vs. Nonfiction, as Tim O'Brien sees it...  While reading/listening, respond to the following prompts in your INB:
    • What is O'Brien's position?
    • What do you agree with? Why?
    • What would you argue with? Why?
    • What assumptions does O'Brien make?
    • What would you want to learn more or do something about? Why?
  4. Next: Four A's Discussion Protocol with note-taking in INB
Target Practice: I am finished reading my IR book and am ready to begin planning my lesson. Fist-5?
Homework
  • IR packet and foldable are due today by 2:15!
  • Brainstorm for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Delivery Look on Google Classroom to see the Lesson Plan template. If you know who your partner or group is, you can start planning NOW.
Looking Ahead...What 'things' do you think they carry in O'Brien's story?
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Quarter 4, Weeks 3 and 4 of 10

Monday, April 9 to Friday, April 20
Classwork
  • On testing days, you will still come to I-101. I will take attendance. Then, we will all go to your assigned testing room (either upstairs H Building or in the Band Building Chorus Room).
  • On non-testing days, you will have five activities:
      • Planning to read using your INB
      • Reading session using your IR book
      • Writing session using your foldable bookmark and IR dialectical journal packet
      • Reflection on reading and prediction using your INB and a small group
Homework
  • Continue reading your IR book using the foldable study guide and dialectical journal packet (due April 27)
  • Arrive at school prepared for testing each day over the next two weeks! practice using the links provided on this blog. Get enough sleep the night before. Eat a light breakfast!
  • Continue your INB Vocabulary list of at least 35 words. See due-date in the box to the right.
Reminder: Lady Pirates of Captain Bree is selling-out quickly! Get your tickets online AND earn enrichment for the class by completing the play review sheet!
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Quarter 4, Week 2 of 10

Smarter Balanced Assessment for English is NEXT WEEK!
Use this week to prepare by READING as much as possible!
Monday, April 2
 or 
Tuesday, April 3
Due Today: continue reading IR book
Learning Target: All reading and writing standards assessed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the next page of your INB Quarter 4, Week 2 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
    • at the bottom, copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Written reflection on the Junior Paper Process in your INB. Use these questions to plan your reflection. Did you:
    • find a passion? Explain why or why not.
    • develop good questions? Explain why or why not.
    • research effectively? Explain why or why not.
    • develop an argument? Explain why or why not.
    • plan the essay? Explain why or why not.
    • draft the essay? Explain why or why not.
    • edit the essay? Explain why or why not.
    • revise the essay to a proficient level or better? Explain why or why not.
  3. Then: What is the SBA? (watch the video linked here)
  4. Next: SBA Take the Student Practice Test (keep track of Responses in the INB)
Target Practice: I will perform proficiently or better on the Smarter Balanced Assessment reading and writing portions next week. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete the first section of your IR packet before reading the book, or within the first few pages. 
  • Continue reading Quarter 4 IR. Add to your foldable study guide. Complete sections in the IR packet based on your own pacing (the four sticky notes).
Wednesday, April 4
Due Today: continue reading IR book
Learning Target: All reading and writing standards assessed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Finish Student Practice Test (keep track of Responses in the INB)
  2. After: Review responses with the CAT scoring guide and interpret why answers are what they are
  3. Then: Review SBA Performance Task format and functions (click here for a sample PT)
  4. After: (time permitting) Practice SBA Performance Task
Target Practice: I will perform proficiently or better on the Smarter Balanced Assessment reading and writing portions next week. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue reading Quarter 4 IR. Add to your foldable study guide. Complete sections in the IR packet based on your own pacing (the four sticky notes).
Friday, April 6
Due Today: continue reading IR book (second checkpoint)
Learning Target: All reading and writing standards assessed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Finish Practice SBA Performance Task
  2. After: Use the SBA Performance Task scoring guide to self-assess
  3. Then: Discuss concerns with the SBA PT or CAT
  4. Next: So...what's my grade?
Target Practice: I can use feedback from my peers and from the teacher to improve my EA 2, Research Paper. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue reading Quarter 4 IR. Add to your foldable study guide. Complete sections in the IR packet based on your own pacing (the four sticky note checkpoints). You should pass the second checkpoint tonight!
  • Arrive to school next week prepared for the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)
Looking Ahead...Are you ready for the SBA?
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