Sunday

Quarter 1, Week 10 of 10

Monday is the last day to complete enrichment vocabulary!
Leave your INB, including your NAME TENT tucked behind the pink collaboration animal paper!
Monday, October 1
 or 
Tuesday, October 2
Due Today: EA 2 Final
Learning Target: W.11-12.1.C Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between [elements of the argument]. W.11-12.7 ...synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the NEXT LEFT page of your INB Quarter 1, Week 10 of 10. In a format that works best for you, take notes on:
    • today's focus, short-term activities, long-term activities, due dates
    • AT THE BOTTOM of the next RIGHT PAGE copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Use the checklist linked here to make sure a neighbor's essay meets requirements for proficiency
  3. Then: Finish reading up to Chapter 16 of Into the Wild
  4. Next: Reminder: INB Vocabulary with 35+ vocabulary words due Friday
Target Practice: I can use the checklist and comments from a classmate to make final revisions to my EA 2. Fist-5?
Homework
Tuesday, October 2
 or 
Wednesday, October 3
Due Today: Into the Wild reading up to the end of Chapter 16
Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Listen to the beginning of Chapter 17 of Into the Wild
  2. During: Annotate using foldable note-taking guide
  3. Then: Prepare for Socratic Seminar on Friday. The topics are listed on Google Classroom.
    • You can use the next LEFT PAGE of your INB to make a graphic organizer that identifies important parts of Into the Wild that will help you participate in the seminar.
  4. Next: Continue reading Chapter 17 of Into the Wild, completing INB Vocabulary, or preparing notes for Socratic Seminar
Target Practice: I can arrive to Friday's discussion ready to participate effectively in a discussion about Into the Wild. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Finish reading Chapter 17 of Into the Wild, annotate using your foldable, and update the graphic organizer you made in class to be prepared for the Socratic Seminar next class. You can see the round topics in Google Classroom.
  • Continue updating your personal vocabulary list. Remember: 35 entries in the last section of your INB by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 at 2:15.
Thursday, October 4
 or 
Friday, October 5

Due Today: Finished reading up to Chapter 17 of Into the Wild and notes for seminar, 35+ word Vocabulary list in INB.
Learning Target:  SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions...with diverse partners... topics, texts, and issues...expressing their own clearly and persuasively. RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Listen to the reading of Chapter 18 from Into the Wild. Annotate using your foldable notetaking guide OR your INB graphic organizer from last class.
  2. After: Ground Rules for Socratic Seminar
  3. Then: Socratic Seminar for Into the Wild. Round topics are:
      • Round 1: Leaving home behind and never looking back...Why would this be anyone's dream, especially someone like Chris/Alex?
      • Round 2: Why would an author want to research and write about such a sad story? Why are we so intrigued by it?
      • Round 3: Do we think Chris McCandless was "reborn" in a way by his adventure (before he died, of course)? Why do some of us- maybe all- feel the need to go to extremes? What, if anything, does that kind of behavior do for us?
  4. Next: Reflect on the next RIGHT PAGE of your INB. Title the page Into the Wild Socratic Seminar Reflection.
Target Practice: I understand why an author might include personal stories in a narrative about an analogous situation. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Turn-in your INB by 2:15 on Friday, October 5. It will be assessed for your 35+ word Vocabulary list. If you want ENRICHMENT, make sure that your NAME TENT is in there slipped behind the PINK HALF SHEET survey about your collaboration animal.
  • FYI...NO COVER, NO GRADY-GRADE!
Looking Ahead... Have a fantastic break! Maybe start reading a good book! Ask me for ideas!
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Friday

Quarter 1, Week 9 of 10

Independent Learning:
Log, Khan Academy, or Creative Activity is due THIS Friday!
Creative Activity or Log due by 2:15...midnight for Khan!
Monday, September 24
 or 
Tuesday, September 25
Due Today: Last chance for INB #2 (need cover)
Learning Target: RI.11-12.9 Analyze foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance. W.11-12.1.C Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between [elements of the argument]. W.11-12.7 ...synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the NEXT LEFT page of your INB Quarter 1, Week 9 of 10. In a format that works best for you, take notes on:
    • today's focus, short-term activities, long-term activities, due dates
    • AT THE BOTTOM of the next RIGHT PAGE copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Use the blue Directions and Rubric for EA 2: Is the American Dream Still Possible? Essay to check essay for basic missing elements
  3. Then: Identify informal language used in the essay and change to formal. Use the website linked here to help.
  4. During: INB Check #2 (last chance)
From
To
# of Entries
Assignment Name
Score
Peer Initial
9/4 or 5
9/13 or 14

INB Check #2

class mate
Target Practice: I can use my planning and research to revise a draft of my essay arguing for, against, or qualifying the idea that the American Dream is still possible. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise your draft of EA 2 on Google Classroom using the BLUE direction sheet, another editor, and the link provided in class
  • Continue updating your personal vocabulary list. Remember: 35 entries in the last section of your INB.
  • Independent Learning activity due by FRIDAY!!!!! Khan Academy may be completed by midnight. IR Log and Creative activity are due by 2:15.
Tuesday, September 25
 or 
Wednesday, September 26
Due Today: Revised EA 2, Bring Into the Wild to class
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Annotate the blue  Rubric for EA 2 using the three read method.
  2. After: Self-assess your essay by leaving a comment with scores and explanations for each rubric category.
  3. Then: Read Chapter 12 of Into the Wild and take notes using your foldable
  4. Time-permitting: type quotes/paraphrases from Into the Wild in your Annotated Bibliography
Target Practice: I can use my planning and research to finish a draft of my essay arguing for, against, or qualifying the idea of the American Dream. Fist-5?
Homework
Thursday, September 27
 or 
Friday, September 28

Due Today: (Friday) Independent Learning Activity
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Listen to the reading of Chapters 13 and 14 from Into the Wild. Annotate using your foldable notetaking guide. 
  2. After: Use the sticky notes provided to respond to the following prompt:
    • Why do you think the author decided to include the story about himself? 
    • What insight does it offer the audience about McCandless and/or the author, Jon Krakauer?
    • What are your four favorite lines from Chapters 13 and 14 (separate sticky notes)?
  3. Then: I'll Take That One! collaborative activity
  4. Next: Revise EA 2: Is the American Dream Still Possible?
Target Practice: I understand why an author might include personal stories in a narrative about an analogous situation. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Independent Learning activity due TODAY, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Creative activity or Log due at 2:15, Khan Academy due by midnight.
  • Read Chapters 15 and 16 of Into the Wild. Annotate using your foldable notetaking guide.
  • Finish Final revisions to EA 2 in the document provided on Google Classroom by October 1 at Midnight.
  • Continue updating your personal vocabulary list. Remember: 35 entries in the last section of your INB by October 5.
Looking Ahead... Why do we study the story of Chris McCandless in a unit about the American Dream?
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Sunday

Quarter 1, Week 8 of 10

We will be taking a break from reading Into the Wild this week, so you have more time to write EA 2.
If you would like to continue reading on your own, feel free! We will pick-up with Chapter 12 next week!
Monday, September 17
 or 
Tuesday, September 18
Due Today: INB Check #2
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama. W.11-12.2.B Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the NEXT LEFT page of your INB Quarter 1, Week 8 of 10. In a format that works best for you, take notes on:
    • today's focus, short-term activities, long-term activities, due dates
    • AT THE BOTTOM of the next RIGHT PAGE copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Directions and Rubric for EA 2: Is the American Dream Still Possible? Essay blue sheet
  3. Then: Planning and research with the Annotated Bibliography on Google Classroom
  4. During: INB Check #2
From
To
# of Entries
Assignment Name
Score
Peer Initial
9/4 or 5
9/13 or 14

INB Check #2

class mate
Target Practice: I can use my planning and research to finish a draft of my essay arguing for, against, or qualifying the idea of the American Dream. Fist-5?
Homework
Wednesday, September 19
 or 
Thursday, September 20
Due Today: Annotated Bibliography with at least 3 sources
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Read the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States and the Transcription of the Bill of Rights on WB pp.53-54. Use the three-read method to annotate.
  2. After: 20 minute timed-write of EA 2 in the INB. 
  3. Then: Use the blue EA 2 sheet  and your Annotated Bibliography to see what you can add or change
  4. Next: 20 minute EA 2 typing or revision time (typed draft due by midnight on Friday)
Target Practice: I can use my planning and research to finish a draft of my essay arguing for, against, or qualifying the idea of the American Dream. Fist-5?
Homework
Looking Ahead... Revising EA 2 for ethos, pathos, and logos?
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Quarter 1, Week 7 of 10

Mid-quarter grades will be entered by Tuesday evening. Any grades after that will not be reflected on the report you get in the mail!
Monday, September 10
 or 
Tuesday, September 11
Due Today: ITW Chapters 2, 3, 4 with notes on foldable
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama. W.11-12.2.B Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the NEXT LEFT page of your INB Quarter 1, Week 7 of 10. In a format that works best for you, take notes on:
    • today's focus, short-term activities, long-term activities, due dates
    • AT THE BOTTOM of the next RIGHT PAGE copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Meeting Chris McCandless activity on WB p.341-2
  3. Then: Read/Listen to Chapter 5 of Into the Wild together. Use foldable annotation guide. 
  4. Time-permitting: Commas, Parentheses, and Dashes activity on WB pp. 331-333.
    • Use what you learned from the activity to make any changes you can to EA 1 in the time provided.
Target Practice: I can successfully create a narrative sketch of Chris McCandless using details from my reading. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue reading ITW through to the end of Chapter 6. Remember to use your foldable  guide while reading.
  • Continue updating your personal vocabulary list. Remember: 35 entries in the last section of your INB.
  • Continue Independent Learning activity.
Tuesday, September 11
 or 
Wednesday, September 12
Due Today: ITW Chapter 6
Learning Target: RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Complete the Setting a Purpose for Reading activity on WB p. 321 with Tupac Shakur's In the Depths of Solitude.
  2. After: Read/Listen to Chapter 7 of Into the Wild together. Use foldable annotation guide. 
  3. Then: Discuss connections between ideas in Shakur's poem and those of Chris McCandless
  4. Next: Read and annotate Is the American Dream Still Possible? on WB pp. 64-66
    • Use the Notes sections to write where you agree and disagree during the third read.
Target Practice: I can analyze and explain the impact of John Krakauer's artistic choices in the story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue reading Into the Wild Chapter 8. Continue using your foldable annotation guide.
  • Continue updating your personal vocabulary list. Remember: 35 entries in the last section of your INB.
  • Continue Independent Learning activity.
Thursday, September 13
 or 
Friday, September 14
Due Today: ITW Chapter 8
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning. RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas in the reading.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Turn to the next LEFT PAGE of your INB. Title today's INB entry The American Dream. divide the page into four quarters. Label the top-left quarter My Dream. Imagine yourself 10 years from now. Make a list answering the questions below. This is your dream about the future. Be as realistic or fantastic as you want to be! 
      • What do you want to be doing? College? Military? Career? Something else?
      • Will you be single or married? Kids? Why or why not?
      • Will you own a home? Rent? With family? Why or why not?
      • Will you be in-shape? Does that matter? Why or why not?
      • How will you be financially? Secure? Rich? Does it matter? Why or why not?
  2. After: Informational Reading Analysis
    • Group 1: Label the top-right corner What is the American Dream? Read the essay and list what it says the 'American Dream' is. 
    • Group 2: Label the bottom-left corner Who are the Dreamers? Read the essay, watch the videos, and list what it says the 'American Dream' is.
  3. Then: Label the bottom-right corner Is the American Dream still possible? Answer the question with one of the following options:
    • Yes, because...
    • No, because...
    • Yes- however...
    • No- however...
  4. Next: Read and annotate WB p. 62 to learn about the EA 2 essay. Use the My Notes section to write down questions that you have about EA 2. We will be able to address these, hopefully, on Monday/Tuesday.
Target Practice: I can support my argument with evidence from my reading. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Setup INB Check #2 for next class
    From
    To
    # of Entries
    Assignment Name
    Score
    Peer Initial
    9/4 or 5
    9/13 or 14

    INB Check #2

    class mate
  • Read ITW Chapters 9, 10, 11 by next class. Make sure to use your foldable to annotate while reading, and summarize for each chapter.
  • Continue Independent Learning activity.
Looking Ahead... Beginning EA 2: Is the American Dream still possible?
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Quarter 1, Week 6 of 10 (over the mountain-top!)


Continue your Independent Learning Activity! Don't let the due date sneak-up on you. Boo!

Make sure your bag is placed by a sign, and your phone is off and IN the bag or charging AT the designated area!
Tuesday, September 4
 or 
Wednesday, September 5
Due Today: Open Mind
Learning Target: RI.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meaning. RL.11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem. W.11-12.3.D Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. Title the NEXT LEFT page of your INB Quarter 1, Week 6 of 10. In a format that works best for you, take notes on:
    • today's focus, short-term activities, long-term activities, due dates
    • AT THE BOTTOM of the next RIGHT PAGE copy the target practice for today
  2. After: Introduce novel study for Quarter 1: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer 
    • check-out books and make foldable note-taking guide: 
    • Four columns, hamburger style (should be about the size of a bookmark) 
    • Full Name, Period #, American Lit. at top of first column 
    • Title at top of first column: Into the Wild Notes 
    • Label and underline each column (front and back): 
      1. New Words and Phrases 
      2. Memorable Lines (@ least 8 w/ page #s) 
      3. Drawings (at least two per side w/page # and 1 sentence description) 
      4. Chapter Summaries (1 sentence for each chapter) 
  3. Then: (5 min) Scan the front and back covers of Into the Wild for new words and phrases while watching the film preview. Place the sticky note you received on the map as a reminder for tonight's homework.
  4. Next: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten (Springboard WB pp. 328)
    • Annotate the essay and attach to the next LEFT PAGE of your INB. 
    • After reading, reflect in paragraph form on the RIGHT PAGE about how the learning from class today can help you revise EA 1.
Target Practice: I can use my learning from class to help revise EA 1. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Typed draft of your Personal Narrative in Google Classroom by due-date 
  • Observe the MAP on the 2nd and 3rd pages of Into the Wild. On the STICKY NOTE you received, write ONE QUESTION you have about Chris's journey based on your reading and observation. Bring the book and your sticky note to class on Monday/Tuesday. 
Thursday, September 6
 or 
Friday, September 7
Due Today: (Sunday by midnight) EA 1: Personal Narrative
Learning Target: RI.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. W.11-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Listen to the reading of the Author's Note from Into the Wild. Using the sticky note provided, write down one thing that you think will be interesting about the book.
  2. After: While listening to Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, Use the sticky note provided to write down why you think the author included the epigraph at the beginning of the chapter.
    1. Epigraphs serve as a kind-of subtitle for each chapter in this book. How can the subtitle of your EA 1 help the reader understand the main idea or theme of your essay?
  3. Then: With a partner, use the checklist on Springboard WB p. 365 to edit EA 1. 
    1. Attach the checklist for your essay to the next LEFT PAGE of your INB. Reflect using the prompt at the bottom of the checklist on the next RIGHT PAGE.
  4. Next: Revise EA 1: Personal Narrative 
Target Practice: I can use the feedback from class and from my teacher to make final revisions to EA 1: Personal Narrative. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Typed draft of your Personal Narrative in Google Classroom by due-date 
  • Read/Listen to Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of Into the Wild by next class. Use your foldable study guide to keep track of your learning.
  • Continue Independent Learning activity. Don't let the due date sneak-up on you!
  • Continue adding to your INB Section 5: Vocabulary List (35+ words by the due date) 
Looking Ahead...So, what is it exactly that I am supposed to learn from Chris McCandless's life?
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