Quarter 4, Week 10 of 10...and, we're dun!

Make sure to complete the reflection worksheet after your lesson and write a short, multi-paragraph reflection in your INB!
Grades close on Friday, May 31 @ 1:15! It is your responsibility to check it and make sure everything is accurate BEFORE that time. If you feel something is wrong, let me know.

Tuesday, May 28
 or 
Wednesday, May 29

Due Today: See the Lesson Delivery Schedule on Google Classroom

Learning Target: Determined by group learning framework posted in the room.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Determined by group- plan to use your INB each day and/or a computer
2. After: Determined by group
3. Then: Determined by group
4. Next: Determined by group

Target Practice: My group is prepared to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• Setup INB Check #10...the last one! The bar for this check will be 6. So, scoring will be:
• 7-8= Outstanding
• 5-6= Satisfactory
• 4 or fewer= Unsatisfactory
• If you did not complete INB Vocabulary on-time, see Infinite Campus for options. They expire SOON!

Thursday, May 30
 or 
Friday, May 31

Due Today: INB Check #10

Learning Target: SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence. SL.11-12.1.D Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read through the work in your interactive notebook. One the next available blank page in Section 4, write a multi-paragraph reflection on the activities you enjoyed, those you struggled with, and where you think you grew throughout the year.
2. After: INB Check #10
3. Then: Socratic Seminar reflecting on the year
4. During: When you are in the outer-circle, complete the End-of-Year Reflection Form on Google Classroom. You may also comment on the posting. But, it is not necessary for this seminar.

Target Practice: I became a better reader, writer, speaker, listener, researcher, and/or group member through my experiences in American Literature and Expository Writing I. Fist-5?

Homework

• Make sure everything that should be assessed has been in Infinite Campus. Grades close on Friday, May 31.
Looking Ahead...
Have a transformative summer! It's your last one before stepping into another world after graduation next year. Explore this wonderful island we call home. Learn something new about yourself. Read a book at night before you go to bed. In whatever you do, always be legendary!

Quarter 4, Week 9 of 10

Know your lesson performance date! See the schedule on Google Classroom! 
THIS FRIDAY is the last day to turn in: INB Vocabulary, name tents, and enrichment from Vocabtest.com!

Monday, May 20
 or 
Tuesday, May 21

Due Today: See the Lesson Delivery Schedule on Google Classroom

Learning Target: Determined by group learning framework posted in the room.

Classwork (Period 4 Student Lesson Only)

1. Do Now: Label the next LEFT side of your INB Brainstorm List.
• Divide your page in half (going with the lines).
• Divide the top half into four columns. 
• Label the columns Places, Food, Colors, and Animals.
• Label the bottom half Characters and Descriptions.
2. After: Label the Right side of the page My Story.
• Create a fictional story using some of the things from the lists and some of the characters you made up. 
3. Then: Find your groups (we’ll hand out cards)
4. During: Combine your stories to make a new one including all of your characters. 
• Create each of your characters from the story. 
• Choose and agree on a favorite scene or part of the story to bring to life on the piece of roller paper (background, word bubbles.. etc.) 
• Present it to the class.
5. Next: Write a reflection on the next Right (or whatever room you have from your story) page on what you thought about this lesson.

Target Practice: My group is prepared to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• See the EA 2 lesson delivery schedule on Google Classroom. Changes will only be made because of Excused Absences. Changes WILL NOT be accepted AFTER May 17.
• Continue practicing your lesson.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Tuesday, May 21
 or 
Wednesday, May 22

Due Today: See the Lesson Delivery Schedule on Google Classroom

Learning Target: Determined by group learning framework posted in the room.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Determined by group- plan to use your INB each day and/or a computer
2. After: Determined by group
3. Then: Determined by group
4. Next: Determined by group

Target Practice: My group is prepared to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• See the EA 2 lesson delivery schedule on Google Classroom. Changes will only be made because of Excused Absences. Changes WILL NOT be accepted AFTER May 17.
• Continue practicing your lesson.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Thursday, May 23
 or
Friday, May 24

Due Today: See the Lesson Delivery Schedule on Google Classroom

Learning Target: Determined by group learning framework posted in the room.

Classwork (Period 7 Only)

1. Do Now: Grab a laptop and open a new tab and fill out this Google Form
2. After: Label next LEFT page of your INB “Immigration Notes” and take notes on the presentation
3. Then: Open a new tab and open kahoot.it and type in the game code provided in class
4. Next: Open a new tab and retake the Google Form
• On next RIGHT page of your INB, write a reflection about what you learned today

Target Practice: My group is prepared to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• See the EA 2 lesson delivery schedule on Google Classroom. 
• Teachers: Complete this group project evaluation. 
• Attach it to the next LEFT page of your  INB.
• On the RIGHT page, Write a 1-page reflection on your lesson.
• TURN IN BY 2:15 ON FRIDAY: NAME TENT AND INB VOCABULARY. Friday is also the last day to complete any enrichment at vocabtest.com (see directions on right sidebar).

Looking Ahead...

Let's teach each other to love reading!

Quarter 4, Week 8 of 10

EA 2 Lessons begin on THURSDAY/FRIDAY! 
Make sure to keep-up with important due-dates as we near the end of the quarter!

Monday, May 13
 or 
Tuesday, May 14

Due Today: Revised Lesson Plans

Learning Target: RI.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. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Example Lesson Idea: Silent Tea Party!
• Title the next LEFT page: Could I use this lesson idea to teach my topic? 
• Write Silent Tea Party! underneath the page title. 
• Write a three sentence response to the question at the top of the page.
2. After: Individual meetings with groups and teacher about revising the lesson plan
3. During: Work collaboratively with your group to discuss your Independent Learning book(s) and determine how you want to teach the class. If you are having difficulty choosing a WAY to teach the class, look at your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel for ideas.
4. Next: Complete the Learning Framework poster for your lesson

Target Practice: My group knows how we want to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• See the EA 2 lesson delivery schedule on Google Classroom. Changes will only be made because of Excused Absences. Changes WILL NOT be accepted AFTER May 17.
• Continue practicing your lesson.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Tuesday, May 14
 or 
Wednesday, May 15

Due Today: Learning Framework poster

Learning Target: RI.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. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Example Lesson Idea: Character Detectives!
• Title the next LEFT page: Could I use this lesson idea to teach my topic? 
• Write Character Detectives! underneath the page title. 
• Write a three sentence response to the question at the top of the page.
2. After: Individual meetings with groups and teacher about revising the lesson plan
3. During: Work collaboratively with your group to discuss your Independent Learning book(s) and determine how you want to teach the class. If you are having difficulty choosing a WAY to teach the class, look at your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel for ideas.
4. Next: Review Lesson Delivery Schedule on Google Classroom

Target Practice: My group is prepared to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• See the EA 2 lesson delivery schedule on Google Classroom. Changes will only be made because of Excused Absences. Changes WILL NOT be accepted AFTER May 17.
• Continue practicing your lesson.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Thursday, May 16
 or
Friday, May 17

Due Today: See the Lesson Delivery Schedule on Google Classroom

Learning Target: RI.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. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Determined by group- plan to use your INB each day and/or a computer
2. After: Determined by group
3. Then: Determined by group
4. Next: Determined by group

Target Practice: My group is prepared to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• Teachers: Complete this group project evaluation. 
• Attach it to the next LEFT page of your  INB.
• On the RIGHT page, Write a 1-page reflection on your lesson.
• See the EA 2 lesson delivery schedule on Google Classroom. Changes will only be made because of Excused Absences. Changes WILL NOT be accepted AFTER May 17.
• Continue practicing your lesson.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Looking Ahead...

Let's teach each other to love reading!

Quarter 4, Week 7 of 10

Independent Learning reader's log will be accepted LATE until 2:15 on MONDAY, MAY 6! 
EA 2 group lesson plan is due THIS Friday for everyone!

Monday, May 6
 or 
Tuesday, May 7

Due Today: TTTC foldable (after seminar)

Learning Target: SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. RL.11-12.10 Read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Discuss the format for Socratic Seminar Today
• Inner-circle verbal discussion (rely on INB notes, foldable, and TTTC)
• Outer-circle electronic discussion (use Google Classroom based on inner-circle)
• Scoring (ABCDF based on Google Classroom criteria)
• foldable is due AFTER the Socratic Seminar
2. After: 4 round Socratic Seminar (7 minutes each)
• Responding to Social Pressure 
• Having a Personal Moral Code 
• Assigning Emotions to Objects 
• Personal Reactions to the Book
3. During: Outer-circle electronic discussion (use Google Classroom based on inner-circle)
4. Next: Title the next page Reflection on The Things They Carried. If you are struggling to start, here are some reflection questions:
• What emotions did you feel while reading the book? Why?
• Which characters and scenes could you relate to?
• Which characters and scenes remained strange or difficult to comprehend? 
• Was the resolution of the book satisfying? Comforting? Disturbing? Why?
• Would you say The Things They Carried is a great book? Why?

Target Practice: I am able to express my ideas about Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried effectively in both verbal and digital discussion. Fist-5?

Homework

•  Independent Reading Log will be accepted until Monday, May 6 @ 2:15
• Finish Section 1 of the lesson plan with your group. If you need ideas, look in the back of your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel online.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Tuesday, May 7
 or 
Wednesday, May 8

Due Today: Groups complete section 1 of Lesson Plan Template

Learning Target: SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. W.11-12.2 Produce informative/explanatory pieces to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: (if needed) Finish reflection on Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. 
2. After: Work collaboratively with your group to discuss your Independent Learning book(s) and determine how you want to teach the class. If you are having difficulty choosing a WAY to teach the class, look at your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel for ideas.
3. Then: Whole group review of the lesson plan format provided under Classwork>Quarter 4> EA 2 on Google Classroom
• Sections 2, 3, 4, & 5
4. Next: Example Lesson Idea: Fruit Haiku!
• Title the next LEFT page: Could I use this lesson idea to teach my topic? 
• Write Fruit Haiku! underneath the page title. 
• Write a three sentence response to the question at the top of the page.

Target Practice: My group knows how we want to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• Finish work on Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 of your lesson plan. If you need ideas, look in the back of your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel online.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Thursday, May 9 (Periods 4, 5, 6, 7)
 or
Friday, May 10 (Periods 1, 2, 3)

Due Today: Completed DRAFT of the lesson plan (midnight on Friday)

Learning Target: RI.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. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Example idea for starting a lesson: Lesson Starters!
• Title the next LEFT page: Could I use this lesson idea to teach my topic? 
• Write Lesson Starters! underneath the page title. 
• Write a three sentence response to the question at the top of the page.
2. After: Whole group review of the lesson plan format provided under Classwork>Quarter 4> EA 2 on Google Classroom
   

   • Last section: Rationale
3. Then: Collaborate with your group to revise any of the lesson plan sections and draft a rationale. If you are having difficulty choosing a WAY to teach the class, look at your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel for ideas.
• Bonus (time-permitting): My Favorite No!
4. Next: Begin creating the lesson delivery schedule on Google Classroom
• Talk to your group about who CANNOT go on certain days. Once the plan is set, it CANNOT be changed for any reason.

Target Practice: My group knows how we want to teach our lesson to the class for EA 2. Fist-5?

Homework

• A COMPLETE draft of your lesson plan must be submitted by ONE group member by Friday @ midnight. You will have next week to REVISE as much of it as you want.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Looking Ahead...

Revising your lesson to make it great. Let's end the year with some awesome classes taught by...YOU!

Quarter 4, Week 6 of 10

EA 2 group needs to be chosen THIS WEEK! Going alone is NOT an option. 
Independent Learning Log will be accepted late until May 6 @ 2:15!

Monday, April 29
 or 
Tuesday, April 30

Due Today: Independent Learning Log due TODAY in class

Learning Target: RL.11-12.4 Determine the meanings of words or phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative or connotative meanings. W.11-12.2 Produce informative/explanatory pieces to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Your  EA 2 instruction sheet should be attached to the LEFT page in your INB. Title the RIGHT page What's my Favorite Way to Learn? Choose ONE of these four: listen, read, watch, play. Think about the last fun thing you learned. In the time you're given, write about how you learned it. Be specific! Use as much SENSORY detail as possible.
2. After: Share your "learning story" with your group. As you listen to the others, consider which one is your favorite. If not yours, write a short summary of the story beneath your own.
3. Then: Example Lesson Idea:Using Comic Strips to Tell a Story!
• Title the next LEFT page: Could I use this lesson idea to teach my topic? 
• Write Using Comic Strips to Tell a Story! underneath the page title. Write a three sentence response to the question at the top if the page. 
4. During: Independent Learning Log Check
5. Next: Begin working with a group to brainstorm ideas for your EA 2: Teaching a Lesson!
• Write your ideas in space provided on your EA 2 instruction sheet
• Determine which group member is going to MAKE A COPY of the lesson plan on Google Classroom. This person MUST share the document with the group AND is responsible for submitting for the group by the due date.

Target Practice: I know who is in my group for EA 2: Teach a Lesson! and we have brainstormed some fun ideas to teach our lesson. Fist-5?

Homework

• Begin working on the lesson plan with your group. If you need ideas, look in the back of your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel online.
•  Independent Reading Log will be accepted until Monday, May 6 @ 2:15
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Tuesday, April 30
 or 
Wednesday, May 1

Due Today: Groups created a copy of the Lesson Plan Template

Learning Target: RL.11-12.4 Determine the meanings of words or phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative or connotative meanings. W.11-12.2 Produce informative/explanatory pieces to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read In the Field (click here to listen to the audio performance)
• Add to any of the four columns of your foldable. If needed, attach another paper at this point.
2. After: Title the next LEFT and RIGHT pages Socratic Seminar: Themes of the Book
• Divide the left page into four sections. Label each section with one of the following:
• Morality 
• Truth 
• Justice 
• Pressure
• Write at least two SPECIFIC themes you found in the book for each category. Include either page #s or explanation for each.
3. Then: Read Good Form
• Add to any of the four columns of your foldable. If needed, attach another paper at this point.
4. Next: Divide the RIGHT page into four sections. Give the page a subtitle: Socratic Seminar. Label the sections with the following titles:
• Responding to Social Pressure 
• Having a Personal Moral Code 
• Assigning Emotions to Objects 
• Personal Reactions to the Book

Target Practice: I understand the themes Tim O'Brien is trying to communicate to the audience in The Things They Carried. Fist-5?

Homework

• Begin working on your lesson plan with your group. If you need ideas, look in the back of your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel online.
•  Independent Reading Log will be accepted until Monday, May 6 @ 2:15
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Thursday, May 2
 or 
Friday, May 3

Due Today: You should be started with your EA 2 lesson plan

Learning Target: RI.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. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read The Lives of the Dead
• Add to any of the four columns of your foldable. If needed, attach another paper at this point.
2. After: Finish notes on the graphic organizer from last class
   

   • These will be the notes for your Socratic Seminar on Monday/Tuesday
3. Then: Discuss the format for Socratic Seminar on Monday/Tuesday
• Inner-circle verbal discussion (rely on INB notes, foldable, and TTTC)
• Outer-circle electronic discussion (use Google Classroom based on inner-circle)
• Scoring (ABCDF based on Google Classroom criteria)
• foldable is due AFTER the Socratic Seminar
4. Next (time-permitting): Work with my group on the EA 2 lesson

Target Practice: I understand the themes Tim O'Brien is trying to communicate to the audience in The Things They Carried. Fist-5?

Homework

• Begin working on your lesson plan with your group. If you need ideas, look in the back of your Springboard Workbook OR search The Teaching Channel online.
•  Independent Reading Log will be accepted until Monday, May 6 @ 2:15
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Looking Ahead...

Socratic Seminar on Monday/Tuesday ends our time with The Things They Carried! Arrive prepared for a good finish!

Quarter 4, Week 5 of 10...Half-Way!

Mid-Quarter Grades will appear THIS WEEK! Check your Infinite Campus to make sure you have turned-in and earned a grade for all of your hard work! 
Read your IL book at home and complete the 6-page log by Monday, April 29!

Monday, April 22
 or 
Tuesday, April 23

Due Today: You should be at least 3/4 through your IL book (about 5 pages of the log)

Learning Target: RL.11-12.4 Determine the meanings of words or phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative or connotative meanings. W.11-12.2 Produce informative/explanatory pieces to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Finish reading or review that last few pages of  Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong. As you finish, write down at least four examples of imagery on your graphic organizer from the text that help you understand the topic you were asked to look for. Include page #s AND the exact words.
2. After: Read Stockings together as a whole group
• Add to any of the four columns of your foldable. If needed, attach another paper at this point.
3. Then: Group-read: Church, The Man I Killed, Ambush, and Style
• Divide the next RIGHT page of your INB into four columns. Title each section with one of the chapter titles above.
• Summarize the chapter after you finish reading (at least three sentences).
• MAKE SURE to include at least one example of imagery from the text in your summary, and an explanation of what it means.
4. Next: Share your summary with people from each of the other groups
• Copy the summary from each of the other groups in the section you created.

Target Practice: I understand how Tim O'Brien uses imagery to communicate feeling and tone in The Things They Carried. Fist-5?

Homework

• If you did NOT earn your INB Check #9, make sure to get it graded by Friday!
•  Independent Reading Log MUST be completed in your INB by Monday, April 29!

Tuesday, April 23
 or 
Wednesday, April 24

Due Today: You should be nearly complete with your IL book (on page 6 of the log)

Learning Target: RL.11-12.4 Determine the meanings of words or phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative or connotative meanings. W.11-12.2 Produce informative/explanatory pieces to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Begin Reading Speaking of Courage and Notes
• Add to any of the four columns of your foldable. If needed, attach another paper at this point.
2. After: Title the next LEFT and RIGHT pages Who is Norman Bowker? 
• With your group, us the LEFT page to write discussion notes on these four topics about Norman Bowker:
• What does he carry physically? Do these things change?
• What does he carry emotionally? Do these things change?
• How do his war buddies view him?
• How does he view himself? Does this change?
• Does learning about his hometown life change your view? Why or why not?
• Is he a hero? Are there any in this book? Why or why not?
3. Then: Use the RIGHT page to write a multi-paragraph analysis of Norman Bowker based on your notes. It should be at least four paragraphs:
• Describe the person
• Describe his struggle
• Describe how he has changed or not throughout the book
• Make a judgment about the man. Some options are: 
• hero or not
• good or bad
• pitiable or not
• likeable or not
• or something else...
4. Next: Reminder about EA 2 and the rest of the quarter...
• Only two more classes on The Things They Carried
• EA 2 is a group lesson based on your Independent Learning book. You may (1) be in a group of people who all read the same book OR (2) you may be in a group who read different books. If you choose #2, there must be something that your lesson does to prepare a reader for ANY of the books.
• INB Check #9 MUST happen by Friday @ 2:15.
• Mid-quarter grades will be arriving home soon.

Target Practice: I understand how Tim O'Brien uses imagery to descibe characters, places, and to tell his stories in The Things They Carried. Fist-5?

Homework

• If you did NOT earn your INB Check #9, make sure to get it graded by Friday!
•  Independent Reading Log MUST be completed in your INB by Monday, April 29!

Thursday, April 25
 or 
Friday, April 26

Due Today: You should be almost finished with your Independent Learning Log; Last day for INB Check #8

Learning Target: RI.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. SL.11-12.1.C Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Attach the EA 2 instruction sheet to the next LEFT page of your INB. Use the 3-read method to annotate it in the time provided.
2. After: Example Lesson Idea: Expert Groups!
• Write the following title at the top of the RIGHT page: Could I use this lesson idea to teach my topic? Write Expert Groups underneath the title. Write a three sentence response to the question at the top if the page. Whether you answer yes or no, explain why you answered that way and how it relates to your book.
3. Then: Example Lesson Idea:Using Comic Strips to Tell a Story!
• Draw a line under your last response.
• Write the following title under the line: Could I use this lesson idea to teach my topic? Write Using Comic Strips to Tell a Story! underneath the title. Write a three sentence response to the question at the top if the page. Whether you answer yes or no, explain why you answered that way and how it relates to your book.
4. Next: Begin working with a group to brainstorm ideas for your EA 2: Teaching a Lesson!
• Write your ideas in space provided on your EA 2 instruction sheet
• Determine which group member is going to MAKE A COPY of the lesson plan on Google Classroom. This person MUST share the document with the group AND is responsible for submitting for the group by the due date.

Target Practice: I know who is in my group for EA 2: Teach a Lesson! and we have brainstormed some fun ideas to teach our lesson. Fist-5?

Homework

• If you did NOT earn your INB Check #9, make sure to get it graded by today (Friday)!
•  Independent Reading Log MUST be completed in your INB by Monday, April 29!
• Begin planning for EA 2 with your group. Feel free to search The Teaching Channel for more fun ideas!
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Looking Ahead...
Begin collaborating with your group about how you can work together to teach a lesson related to your Independent Learning book for EA 2!

Quarter 4, Week 4 of 10 (Math SBA)

Check the schedule in your INB to make sure you are going to the correct class! 
Read your IL book at home and complete the 6-page log as you go along!

Monday, April 15
 or 
Tuesday, April 16

Due Today: Bring INB to class

Learning Target: RL.11-12.4 Determine the meanings of words or phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative or connotative meanings. W.11-12.2 Produce informative/explanatory pieces to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Continue listening to How to Tell a True War Story from The Things They Carried 
• Add at least one more What the firetruck? line to your foldable. Be sure to write at least the first five words of the line, along with the page #.
2. After: Think about a story that is important to you. It may be your own, or one that has been told to you by a parent or grandparent. Write the story in your INB during the time provided. 
• Story should be written on the next RIGHT page of the INB. Title the page My Story.
• After writing the story, respond to the following questions on the previous LEFT page of your INB: 
• Does writing the story down change your perspective? 
• Did you notice details that you hadn't before? 
• Were there details you left out?
3. Then: Group-read: Friends, Enemies, or The Dentist
• Take notes on the next LEFT page of your INB as you read.
• Discuss the chapter with your group after finishing.
• Write a one-paragraph group summary of the chapter on the next RIGHT page of your INB.
4. Next: Share your summary with people from each of the other groups
• Copy the summary from each of the other groups on the same RIGHT page of your INB. Make sure to label each summary Friends, Enemies, The Dentist.

Target Practice: I understand how Tim O'Brien develops his characters through 1st and 3rd person narrative style. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue the Independent Reading Log as you read your book.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.

Wednesday, April 17
 or 
Thursday, April 18

Due Today: You should be at least halfway through your IL book (3 pages of the log)

Learning Target: RL.11-12.4 Determine the meanings of words or phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative or connotative meanings. W.11-12.2 Produce informative/explanatory pieces to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Begin Reading Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong 
• Add to all of your foldable columns
2. After: Title the next LEFT page of your INB Searching for Imagery. Create a graphic organizer that divides the page into three segments: Topography of Vietnam, Green Berets, Mary Anne's Transformation.
• As you finish reading the section, write down at least four examples of imagery from the text that help you understand the topic you were asked to look for.
3. Then: Share examples with others who were looking for something different, and write down examples for the two sections that you DID NOT read for.
4. Next: INB Check #8 (End Date is Today)
• You should have at least 8 left/right entries in your INB from the date the last check ended to today.

Target Practice: I understand how Tim O'Brien uses imagery to descibe characters, places, and to tell his stories in The Things They Carried. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue the Independent Reading Log as you read your book.
• Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.
• If you did not finish INB Check #11 today, make sure to get it graded by next Friday!

Looking Ahead...
Whew! Smarter Balanced testing is D-O-N-E! Onward to EA 2!