Sunday

Quarter 3, Week 8 of 10

Research Paper Reminder: Topic Choice, Annotated Bibliography, Outline, and Draft MUST be completed BEFORE a final can be graded!
Friday, March 1 is the last day enrichment will be accepted!
One Exception: Play Review for Beginning Acting Showcase can be submitted until Monday.
Monday, February 25
 or 
Tuesday, February 26
Due Today: Begin revising research paper
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Create a 4 square on the next page of your INB. Title it Improving my Research Paper.
  2. After: Read this article and choose four of the tips to use while revising your essay. Label each of the squares with a different tip. In the square, explain or illustrate how you will use that tip to revise your essay.
  3. Then: Revise your draft of the essay using the four tips you chose today.
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings to revise the essay (15 minute max./student)
  5. Next: Set-up INB Check #7 (today is the last day of the check)
    • Make sure to show this to me for a grade this week. After Friday, it will be too late!
Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper using the tips from the article you read in class today and/or that you received from me.
  • Continue Independent Learning Activity- due next Friday! Khan Academy, IRL, or Creative Activity
  • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words.
Tuesday, February 26
 or 
Wednesday, February 27
Due Today: INB Check #7, revisions with article from class
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach page 17 from this packet into your INB. Use the 3-read method to annotate it. Write any questions from round 3 in the margin.
  2. After: Trade papers with a partner and leave editorial comments using the language from page 17 of this packet.
  3. Then: Use the feedback from your partner to revise your essay
  4. After: Individual student-teacher meetings to revise the essay (15 minute max./student)
Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper using the feedback from your partner in class today and/or that you received from me.
  • Continue Independent Learning Activity- due next Friday! Khan Academy, IRL, or Creative Activity
  • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words.
Thursday, February 28
 or 
Friday, March 1
Due Today: Last day for INB Check #7 in class
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Lessons from a 3rd grade dropout...write. Write in your INB as you listen/watch this speech (to the 4:52 mark).
    • After: Use the rest of the time today to revise your essay as you see fit.
    • During: Individual student-teacher meetings to revise the essay (15 minute max./student)
    • Next: INB Check #7 (today is the last day of the check)
      • Make sure to show this to me for a grade this week. After Friday, it will be too late!
    Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Continue revising your research paper
      • If there is any part of the research process you have not completed, it must BE complete by March 11.
    • Continue Independent Learning Activity- due next Friday! Khan Academy, IRL, or Creative Activity
    • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words.
    Looking Ahead...Last day for late research paper work is next week!
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    Monday

    Quarter 3, Week 7 of 10

    This is it! The research paper is due Sunday night, by midnight.
    Keep up with your paragraphs, Independent Literacy work, and INB Vocabulary! 
    'Lots to juggle; but, I know you can do it!
    Tuesday, February 19
     or 
    Wednesday, February 20
    Due Today: One more paragraph (around 10 total)
    Learning Target: W.11-12.1.B Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: Preview this blog for the entire week. Take notes on the next LEFT page of your INB if you wish. It is HIGHLY recommended, but no longer required.
      • After: Read this sample essay. How will it help you with writing YOUR essay? Use the time provided to write your multi-sentence response in the INB.
        1. Then: Creating the Works Cited page of your EA 2 Draft Research Paper
          • Start with your EA 1 Annotated Bibliography
          • MLA citation is the only part needed for the Works Cited page
          • Copy from EA 1 and paste into the Works Cited of EA 2
          • Make sure all of the sources used in the essay appear on the Works Cited page
          • Alphabetize
        2. Next: In-Text Citation
        Target Practice: My research paper is drafted and ready to be revised by peers and my teacher. Fist-5?
        Homework
        • If your EA 2 essay is not complete to minimum requirements, FINISH IT! Minimums for the draft are:
          1. At least 5 full pages (one line on the 6th)
          2. Works Cited page after the end of the essay
          3. Multiple sources used in the essay, one of the sources MUST be your personal interview
        • Continue your Independent Learning Project (IRL, KhanAcademy, or Creative Project)
        Thursday, February 21
         or 
        Friday, February 22
        Due Today: Argumentative Essay is finished and ready for editing (Sunday, Feb. 24)
        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. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
        Classwork
        1. Do Now: Quizlet Live! for MLA Citation
          • After: Review the checklist for EA 2 (page 18 of this document)
          • Then: Partner completes the checklist for EA 2 (page 18 of this document)
          • Next: Independent time to work on EA 2
          Target Practice: My research paper is drafted and ready to be revised by peers and my teacher. Fist-5?
          Homework
          • A draft of EA 2 is due on Sunday by midnight! Minimums for the draft are:
            1. At least 5 full pages (one line on the 6th)
            2. Works Cited page after the end of the essay
            3. Multiple sources used in the essay, one of the sources MUST be your personal interview
          • Continue your Independent Learning Project (IRL, KhanAcademy, or Creative Project)
          Looking Ahead...So, how do I write a GOOD research paper? Click on this link to find out.
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          Sunday

          Quarter 3, Week 6 of 10 (on the down-slope)

          Mid-quarter grades will be final on Tuesday night. 
          You should receive the printed report in the mail later this week or early next.
          Keep up with your paragraphs, Independent Literacy work, and INB Vocabulary! 
          'Lots to juggle; but, I know you can do it!
          Monday, February 11
           or 
          Tuesday, February 12
          Due Today: One more paragraph (around 6 total)
          Learning Target: W.11-12.1.B Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
          Classwork
          1. Do Now: Preview this blog for the entire week. Take notes on the next LEFT page of your INB if you wish. It is HIGHLY recommended, but no longer required.
          2. After: Read this sample essay. How will it help you with writing YOUR essay? Use the time provided to write your multi-sentence response in the INB.
          3. Then: Begin drafting a paragraph in your INB using pp. 15 or 16 of this document
              • Look to your outline for guidance
          4. Next: Revise the paragraph you wrote today using one of these guides: 
          Target Practice: I can write at least one more paragraph for my EA 2 Research Paper using the information from class today. Fist-5?
          Homework
          • Add at least one more paragraph to the INB page you wrote today. If you want to create a EA 2 document on your own, make sure it is MLA formatted. Draft each paragraph in your INB first. Then, type it in the document you placed on Google Classroom.
          • Continue your Independent Learning Project. IF YOU DID NOT CHOOSE BY 1/11, YOU WERE ASSIGNED KHAN ACADEMY. CHECK IC IF YOU'RE NOT SURE.
          Wednesday, February 13
           or 
          Thursday, February 14
          Due Today: At least one more paragraph in the INB (total- 4)
          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. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
          Classwork
          1. Do Now: Quizlet Live! for a research paper
            • After: Begin drafting the conclusion paragraph in your INB using p. 16 of this document
              • Look to your outline for guidance
            • Then: Revise the paragraph you wrote today
            • Next: Read the sample B essay on your Junior page of the Senior Project website. How will it help you with writing YOUR essay? Use the time provided to write your multi-sentence response in the INB.
            Target Practice: I can write at least one more paragraph for my EA 2 Research Paper using the information from class today. Fist-5?
            Homework
            • Add at least one more paragraph to the INB page you wrote today. As you finish writing each one in the INB, type it up in your EA 2 document! Your paper should be FINISHED or almost finished with about 8-10 paragraphs at this point. The first full draft is due next week.
            • Continue your Independent Learning Project. IF YOU DID NOT CHOOSE BY 1/11, YOU WERE ASSIGNED KHAN ACADEMY. CHECK IC IF YOU'RE NOT SURE.
            Looking Ahead...So, how do I write a GOOD research paper? Click on this link to find out.
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            Quarter 3, Week 5 of 10 (halfway point)

            Reminder: Each step of the research paper process must be completed BEFORE the next can earn a grade!
            Reminder: EA 1 can be submitted late until Friday, 2/8 @ midnight!
            Monday, February 4
             or 
            Tuesday, February 5
            Due Today: Thesis Statement Worksheet
            Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively.
            Classwork
            1. Do Now: Share your results on the Thesis Statement worksheet with at least two other people.
            2. After: Begin drafting a paragraph in your INB using pp. 15 or 16 of this document
                • Look to your outline for guidance
            3. Then: Revise the paragraph you wrote today using this document from the Junior page of kekaulikeseniorproject.com
            4. Next: Quizlet Live! for annotated bibliography information
            Target Practice: I can write at least one paragraph for my EA 2 Research Paper using the information from class today. Fist-5?
            Homework
            • Add at least one more paragraph to the INB page you wrote today. If you want to create a EA 2 document on your own, make sure it is MLA formatted. See the Junior page of kekaulikeseniorproject.com for a template that you can copy.
            • If you did not earn at least a 'well below' on each of the sections of your EA 1, you must revise it by Friday, 2/8 @ midnight to earn a grade.
            • Continue your Independent Learning Project. IF YOU DID NOT CHOOSE BY 1/11, YOU WERE ASSIGNED KHAN ACADEMY. CHECK IC IF YOU'RE NOT SURE.
            Tuesday, February 5
             or 
            Wednesday, February 6
            Due Today: at least one more paragraph in the INB (total- 2)
            Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively.
            Classwork
            1. Do Now: Use the Research Paper template on the Junior page at kekaulikeseniorproject.com
              • Add it on Google Classroom in the Quarter 3 Classwork tab for EA 2: Research Paper
            2. After: Begin drafting another paragraph in your INB using pp. 15 or 16 of this document
              • Look to your outline for guidance
            3. During: Revise it using one of the following documents from the Junior page at kekaulikeseniorproject.com:
            4. After: Begin typing what you have written in the document created at the beginning of class.
              • Remember: it is not important that the essay is perfect at this point. It is important that you get your ideas written down, so they can be revised later into the wonderful final product I know EA 2 will be.
            Target Practice: I have at least two paragraphs written for my EA 2 Research Paper. Fist-5?
            Homework
            • Add at least one more paragraph to the INB page you wrote today. As you finish writing each one in the INB, type it up in your EA 2 document!
            • If you did not earn at least a 'well below' on each of the sections of your EA 1, you must revise it by Friday, 2/8 @ midnight to earn a grade.
            • Continue your Independent Learning Project. IF YOU DID NOT CHOOSE BY 1/11, YOU WERE ASSIGNED KHAN ACADEMY. CHECK IC IF YOU'RE NOT SURE.
            Thursday, February 7
             or 
            Friday, February 8
            Due Today: At least one more paragraph in the INB (total- 4)
            Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively.
            Classwork
            1. Do Now: Looking at the four paragraphs you have written so far, what do you need to continue doing to keep this pace in writing? If you have not been able to keep up, why not? Explain in your INB.
            2. After: Begin drafting the introductory paragraph in your INB using p. 15 of this document
              • Look to your outline for guidance
              During: INB Check #6 (if it has not happened yet)
            3. Then: Revise the paragraph you wrote today
            4. Next: 10 minute timed-write: What will I do this weekend to make time to write my conclusion or at least one other paragraph of my EA 2 Research Paper? Explain.
            Target Practice: By the time I have my first English Language Arts class next week, I will have at least 6 paragraphs for my research paper written. Fist-5?
            Homework
            • Add at least one more paragraph to the INB page you wrote today. As you finish writing each one in the INB, type it up in your EA 2 document!
            • If you did not earn at least a 'well below' on each of the sections of your EA 1, you must revise it by Friday, 2/8 @ midnight to earn a grade.
            • Continue your Independent Learning Project. IF YOU DID NOT CHOOSE BY 1/11, YOU WERE ASSIGNED KHAN ACADEMY. CHECK IC IF YOU'RE NOT SURE.
            Looking Ahead...So, how do I write a GOOD research paper? Click on this link to find out.
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