Reminder:
Mid-quarter grades will be entered THIS WEEKEND!
Reminder:
Draft 2 of any assignment will not be accepted until Draft 1 is shared and submitted!
ELO:
If you would like a pass to F-205 during 5th Period Study Hall on Wednesday, please ask by Wednesday BEFORE school!
Monday, August 25 or Tuesday, August 26
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1/5, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support ideas in an analysis of the reading. W.11-12.9, Draw evidence from both early and contemporary American literature to support written analysis.
Classwork
- Do Now: Staple/glue the green sheet into the next clean left-page your journal. Then, write the date at the top-right corner of the right page. Title your journal entry A Hyphenated America. Then, read the Before Reading question on page 32 of your workbook and respond in your journal. Remember to choose words used in the question when crafting your response into complete sentences.
- After: Read the blue About the Author section and write in the box to the left why you might care about this person's ideas.
- Then: While reading/listening to the essay on pp. 32-34, mark the text for phrases that help her explain "the two sides of my face and past."
- Next: In small groups, use the My Notes section to discuss and answer the Key Ideas and Details question on p.35
- Time-permitting: Group Q & A about Draft 2 of the "What it means to be American" Essay
Homework
- Create and revise Draft 2 of the "What it means to be American" Essay (must be shared and submitted with peer comments by Friday, August 29 @ midnight)
- Each student must make at least 3 editing marks on a classmate's essay before it is submitted by Friday, August 29 @ midnight
- Find at least one more source outside of the workbook to use as evidence in your essay
Tuesday, August 26 or Wednesday, August 27
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1/5, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support ideas in an analysis of the reading. W.11-12.9, Draw evidence from both early and contemporary American literature to support written analysis.
Classwork
- Do Now: write the date at the top-right corner of the right page. Title your journal entry Timed Writing: A Hyphenated American. Then, read the Check Your Understanding prompt on p. 36 of your workbook.
- After: 15 minute timed-writing opportunity
- Then: 30 minute silent essay revision session (individual or pair over Google)
- Next: Language and Writer's Craft: Transitions on p.50 of workbook
- Time-permitting: The Flag Raising at Iwo Jima iconic image on p.40 of the workbook
Target Practice: I can support my ideas with evidence from the text. +/0/-
Homework
- Create and revise Draft 2 of the "What it means to be American" Essay (must be shared and submitted with peer comments by Friday, August 29 @ midnight)
- Each student must make at least 3 editing marks on a classmate's essay before it is submitted by Friday, August 29 @ midnight
- Find at least one more source outside of the workbook to use as evidence in your essay
Thursday, August 28 or Friday, August 29
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1/5, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support ideas in an analysis of the reading. W.11-12.2, Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link major sections of the text. W.11-12.9, Draw evidence from both early and contemporary American literature to support written analysis.
Classwork
- Do Now: write the date at the top-right corner of the right page. Then, title today's journal Strategies for Defining Freedom. Read the Before Reading question on p.48 of your workbook and respond in your journal. Remember to choose words used in the question when crafting your response into complete sentences.
- After: Read the blue About the Author section and write in the box to the left why you might care about this person's ideas.
- Then: While reading/listening to the essay on pp. 48-49, mark the text for phrases that help to explain the concept of freedom.
- Next: In small groups, use the four-square on p.50 of the workbook to list ideas that help to define the concept of Freedom
- Writing Workshop: 30-50 minute silent writing session or pair editing using Google
Target Practice: I can support my ideas with evidence from the text. +/0/-
Homework
- Create and revise Draft 2 of the "What it means to be American" Essay (must be shared and submitted with peer comments by Friday, August 29 @ midnight)
- Each student must make at least 3 editing marks on a classmate's essay before it is submitted by Friday, August 29 @ midnight
- Find at least one more source outside of the workbook to use as evidence in your essay
- Reminder: Independent Reading is due by Friday, September 5 @ 2:15 (BTW...you can turn it in earlier than that and, maybe, have the chance to revise if you don't like the grade!)
Enrichment Only:
Every two weeks, a new vocabulary enrichment opportunity will be offered here. To complete the enrichment activity, click on the link below, complete the quiz (definitions or sentences), write your name in the box provided, and e-mail to: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us.
Reminder: These ARE NOT required for your grade, and I WILL NOT add enrichment credit if you are missing regular assignments. The purpose in doing them is to EXPAND your vocabulary in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking! Basically, I'll know that you learned when I HEAR you use them while reading, speaking, and listening, and SEE you use them in your writing...
Reminder: These ARE NOT required for your grade, and I WILL NOT add enrichment credit if you are missing regular assignments. The purpose in doing them is to EXPAND your vocabulary in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking! Basically, I'll know that you learned when I HEAR you use them while reading, speaking, and listening, and SEE you use them in your writing...
