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?
Posted by at