Thursday

Jordyn's Lesson

Link for lesson
http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html
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Monday

Quarter 4, Week 10 of 10

Enrichment is closed for the course!
Make sure you have returned your IR book after the lesson is taught! 
Finish your INB Reflection after the lesson is taught.
Tuesday, May 29
Due Today: lesson (see schedule in I-101)
Learning Target: Common Core State Standards vary by lesson type, focus, and reading choice.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Student-lead lesson
  2. After: Student-lead lesson
  3. Reminder: INB Check #9 by next class
    • From- 4/28, To- 5/25, at least 8 entries, INB Check #9, blank, classmate initial
    • IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABSENT NEXT CLASS, you need to get it checked ahead of time OUTSIDE OF CLASS.
  4. Reminder: Reflection after the lesson is taught
    • Last INB entry for the year
    • EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Reflection
    • Three paragraphs: What you did well, what you could improve, how you think this experience can help you in the future
Target Practice: I was able to teach an effective lesson that inspired the class to read a book. OR I am inspired to read a book based on the lesson my classmate(s) taught. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete your INB reflection after teaching the lesson. This is your last entry in the INB for the year.
  • Practice your lesson if you have not delivered it yet!
Wednesday, May 30
 or 
Thursday, May 31
Due Today: INB Check #9

Columns: From- 4/28, To- 5/25, at least 8 entries, INB Check #9, blank, classmate initial
  1. Do Now: End of year survey (Google Classroom)
  2. After: Look at Sample Essays from College Board and USC (Google Classroom)
  3. Then: Personal Narrative writing time
  4. During: INB Check #9
    • Columns: From- 4/28, To- 5/25, at least 8 entries, INB Check #9, blank, classmate initial
Target Practice: I was able to teach an effective lesson that inspired the class to read a book. OR I am inspired to read a book based on the lesson my classmate(s) taught. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete your INB reflection after teaching the lesson. This is your last entry in the INB for the year.
  • Return all books. Check Infinite Campus to see if there are any missing grades that SHOULD NOT be missing. NO NEW GRADED activities will be accepted. HOWEVER, if you see an error, changes can be made until FRIDAY, JUNE 1 at 9 a.m.
Looking Ahead...Have a restful, rejuvenating, and exciting summer!
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Tuesday

Dana's Lesson

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Sunday

Quarter 4, Week 9 of 10

Enrichment is closed for the course!
Make sure you have returned your IR book after the lesson is taught! 
If you have other books checked-out, they should be returned to the teacher...not the library.
Monday, May 21
 or 
Tuesday, May 22
Due Today: lesson (see schedule in I-101)
Learning Target: Common Core State Standards vary by lesson type, focus, and reading choice.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. If you have any questions about what is expected of you this week, ask.
  2. After: Reflection after the lesson is taught
    • Last INB entry for the year
    • EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Reflection
    • Three paragraphs: What you did well, what you could improve, how you think this experience can help you in the future
  3. Then: Student-lead lesson
  4. Next: Student-lead lesson
Target Practice: I was able to teach an effective lesson that inspired the class to read a book. OR I am inspired to read a book based on the lesson my classmate(s) taught. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete your INB reflection after teaching the lesson. This is your last entry in the INB for the year.
  • Practice your lesson if you have not delivered it yet!
Wednesday, May 23
Due Today: lesson (see schedule in I-101)
  1. Do Now: Lesson reflection reminder (last INB entry for the year)
  2. During: Student-lead lesson
  3. Then: Student-lead lesson
  4. Next: Book return reminder (after your lesson has been taught)
Target Practice: I was able to teach an effective lesson that inspired the class to read a book. OR I am inspired to read a book based on the lesson my classmate(s) taught. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete your INB reflection after teaching the lesson. This is your last entry in the INB for the year.
  • Practice your lesson if you have not delivered it yet!
Friday, May 25
Due Today: lesson (see schedule in I-101)
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Lesson reflection reminder (last INB entry for the year)
  2. After: Student-lead lesson
  3. Then: Student-lead lesson
  4. Next: Setup last INB check for the year
Target Practice: I was able to teach an effective lesson that inspired the class to read a book. OR I am inspired to read a book based on the lesson my classmate(s) taught. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete your INB reflection after teaching the lesson. This is your last entry in the INB for the year.
  • Last INB Check will be on Tuesday, May 29 or Wednesday, May 30 after the lessons are completed.
    • From: 4/28, To: 5/25, at least 8 entries, INB Check #9, blank, classmate initial
Looking Ahead...Last of the lessons, End-of-Year survey, and Personal Narrative! 
Special Reminder...Return all textbooks and novels to your teacher!
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Quarter 4, Week 8 of 10

Vocabulary Enrichment accepted until Friday!
Consider how much time your lesson will need! shorter lessons may be paired with longer ones.
Monday, May 14
 or 
Tuesday, May 15
Due Today: Questions/Annotations on EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Document 
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 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
    • at the bottom, copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Continue listening to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, The Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong
  3. During/Then: Freewrite in INB while listening: Why do we tell stories?
  4. Next: EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Document questions
    • Lesson Plan Template available on Google Classroom (only one per group is needed)
Target Practice: I can apply O'Brien's need to tell stories with my own need to tell them. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise the plan for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson. Practice your lesson!
  • Complete any Enrichment Vocabulary by Friday at midnight (see sidebar)
Wednesday, May 16
Due Today: All sections of Lesson Plan complete
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: Continue listening to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, Love and Spin (10m 30 s)
  2. During: Continue adding to foldable
  3. Then: Read the following statement. In your INB, freewrite about why you think the truth is so hard to say, or even agree about. Look back at Love and Spin if needed.
    • Let me apologize to begin with, Let me apologize for what I'm about to say. But trying to be genuine was harder than it seemed. And somehow I got caught up in between. Let me apologize to begin with, Let me apologize for what I'm about to say. But trying to be someone else was harder than it seemed. And somehow I got caught up in between...
    • Between my pride and my promise, Between my lies and how the truth gets in the way. The things I want to say to you get lost before they come. The only thing that's worse than one is none. 
    • Let me apologize to begin with. Let me apologize for what I'm about to say. But trying to regain your trust was harder than it seemed. And somehow I got caught up in between...
    • Between my pride and my promise, Between my lies and how the truth gets in the way. The things I want to say to you get lost before they come. The only thing that's worse than one is none. 
    • And I cannot explain to you In anything I say, or do, or plan. Fear is not afraid of you, Guilt's a language you can understand. I cannot explain to you in anything I say or do. I hope the actions speak the words they can. 
    • For my pride and my promise, For my lies and how the truth gets in the way, The things I want to say to you get lost before they come. The only thing that's worse than one is...For my pride and my promise, Between my lies and how the truth gets in the way. The things I want to say to you get lost before they come. The only thing that's worse than one is none.
  4. Next: Group planning and drafting session for EA 2 Multimedia Lesson on Google Classroom
Target Practice: I understand the difference between objective truth and subjective truth, and how truth changes based on perspective. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise the plan for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson. Practice your lesson!
  • Complete any Enrichment Vocabulary by Friday at midnight (see sidebar)
Friday, May 18
Due Today: Revised Lesson, last day for Enrichment Vocabulary
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story. 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. SL.11-12.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Continue reading The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, On the Rainy River
  2. After: Foldable should have at least:
    • Column 1, Things...: not just physical things, but emotional ones too
    • Column 2, Characters: names and short descriptions (3-5 words)
    • Column 3, Images: at least four from different chapters (list p.# or chapter title)
    • Column 4, WTF Lines: at least 10 w/ page and paragraph #
  3. Then: EA 2: Multimedia Lesson lesson planning session (see Google Classroom post)
  4. Next: Sign-up for your lesson delivery date on Google Classroom
Target Practice: My lesson plan is complete and I know my group will deliver a fun and engaging lesson that will inspire my classmates to read the book. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Sign-up for a day and time on the calendar in Google Classroom
  • Revise the plan for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson. Practice your lesson!
  • Complete any Enrichment Vocabulary by tonight at midnight (see sidebar)
Looking Ahead...Teaching Each Other through 
EA 2: Multimedia Lesson!
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Quarter 4, Week 7 of 10

INB Vocabulary due by Friday @ 2:15!
Start planning the EA 2 lesson with your partner, group, or by yourself!
Monday, May 7
 or 
Tuesday, May 8
Due Today: Questions/Annotations on EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Document 
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 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
    • at the bottom, copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Read the following statement. In your INB, freewrite about what you think Tim O'Brien might by trying to say about war.
    • In any war story, but especially a true one, it’s difficult to separate what happened from what seemed to happen. What seems to happen becomes its own happening and has to be told that way. The angles of vision are skewed.… The pictures get jumbled; you tend to miss a lot. And then afterward, when you go to tell about it, there is always that surreal seemingness, which makes the story seem untrue, but which in fact represents the hard and exact truth as it seemed.
  3. Then: Listen to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien (narrated by Bryan Cranston)
    • Enemies, Friends, The Dentist- Looking at literary foils
    • Who are the antagonists? Who are the protagonists? How do the antagonists help you understand the protagonists?
  4. Next: EA 2: Multimedia Lesson Document questions
    • Lesson Plan Template available on Google Classroom (only one per group is needed)
Target Practice: I can use my learning from class to develop a lesson introducing my classmates to my IR book Fist-5?
Homework
  • Begin drafting your EA 2 Multimedia Lesson by yourself, with your partner, or in your group. A draft of the lesson must be created Google Classroom by next class!
  • Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list of at least 35 words. The final list MUST BE COMPLETE BY FRIDAY @ 2:15.
Wednesday, May 9
Due Today: Lesson Plan document in Google Classroom
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: Continue listening to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
    • How to Tell a True War Story
  2. After: Expository Writing: Find out the definition of the term surrealism. Freewrite about O'Brien's use of surrealism in The Things They Carried. Where do you see it? Is it effective at helping you 'feel the story in your stomach'? Why? How? 
  3. Then: Group planning and drafting session for EA 2 Multimedia Lesson on Google Classroom
  4. Next: Questions about the EA 2 Multimedia Lesson
Target Practice: I understand the term surrealism and how it can be effective in telling a story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Finish drafting Section 3 of your EA 2 Multimedia Lesson by yourself, with your partner, or in your group. 
  • Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list of at least 35 words. The final list MUST BE COMPLETE BY FRIDAY @ 2:15.
Friday, May 11
Due Today: INB Vocabulary, Lesson Plan Draft
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story. 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. SL.11-12.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: EA 2: Multimedia Lesson lesson planning session (see Google Classroom post)
  2. After: Discuss challenges with EA 2
  3. Then: Continue reading The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
    • Speaking of Courage- Draw an image on the foldable
  4. Next: Due-date reminder
Target Practice: My lesson plan is complete and I know my group will deliver a fun and engaging lesson that will inspire my classmates to read the book. Fist-5?
Homework
  • INB Vocabulary due by 2:15 today!
  • Revise the lesson plan for EA 2: Multimedia Lesson. You should have ALL of the sections of the template completed by next class.
Looking Ahead...Revising the lesson plan for EA 2! Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong.
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