Quarter 3, Week 1 of 10

Remember that you MUST commit to your research topic by Monday!

Wednesday, January 9

 or 
Thursday, January 10

Due Today: Page 8 of this document-Topic Selection 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: Setup Quarter 3 Section Divider and Important Dates Reminder on first page
3. After: Attach Topic Selection Worksheet on next left page of INB. 
• Complete the activity by writing one paragraph describing what you know already and one paragraph describing what you want or need to know in order to argue the topic.
4. Then: Navigate to the Junior Page of the Senior Project Site
• Once you've found it, Read from the top down to Legends of the Knight. Stop to click on any links you find interesting. Note-taking should occur in your INB.
5. After: Create Annotated Bibliography document on Google Classroom
• If there is a document format you like that is not on Google Classroom, show me. If I approve, you can simply ADD+ it to Google Classroom from your Drive.

Target Practice: I have a probable argumentative topic for the research paper and am ready to start tracking my research on the Annotated Bibliography. Fist-5?

Homework

• Create or ADD+ the Annotated Bibliography on Google Classroom. Begin tracking sources if you already have a topic.
• Commit to your topic on Google Classroom. This must be done by Jan. 14
• Consider the Independent Learning choices on Google Classroom. You must choose an option by next Friday, January 18. Failure to choose means you are expected to do Option 3: Khan Academy.

Friday, January 11

Due Today: Annotated Bibliography is created on Google Classroom

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: Visit Google Classroom and enter your topic for approval.
• If you are not ready for approval, use this time to continue researching.
2. After: Attach the two page MLA Guide for Documenting Sources (pages 9-10)
• Annotate using the direction provided in class
3. Then: Using the CRAAP process to see if a source is valuable
• Practice using the direction provided in class
• CRAAP any sources already on your Annotated Bibliography. Any missing CRAAPcriteria should be addressed in your summary for each source.
4. Next: Independent Learning (see Google Classroom):
• Option 1: Read a book and complete the Creative Option Criteria
• Option 2: Read a book and complete the Reading Log Criteria
• Option 3: Complete the assigned work on Khan Academy (requires sign-in)

Target Practice: I am ready to begin researching my argumentative topic. Fist-5?

Homework

• Begin tracking sources on your Annotated Bibliography.
• Commit to your topic on Google Classroom. This must be done by Jan. 14. You will receive an 'approved' message through Google Classroom from me once this is completed.
• Consider the Independent Learning choices on Google Classroom. You must choose an option by next Friday, January 18. Failure to choose means you are expected to do Option 3: Khan Academy.

Looking Ahead...So, how do I write a GOOD research paper? Click on this link to find out.

Quarter 2, Week 10 of 10

Print your speech BEFORE getting to class. We are on a very TIGHT schedule all week!

Monday, December 17

 or 
Tuesday, December 18

Due Today: Printed Speech

Learning Target: SL.11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media. SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Setup INB for speeches using this speech response sheet
2. After: Call for volunteers to begin EA 2: Speech deliveries
3. Then: Begin Speeches
4. During: Teacher evaluation with EA 2: Persuasive Speech Rubric
• You will receive email notification of your score by the end of the day.

Target Practice: I can deliver a proficient or better speech aimed at persuading my audience. Fist-5?

Homework

• Practice Speech if you have not yet delivered it. Print it out BEFORE you get to class.
• Leave your INB in the classroom by 2:15 on Friday for Vocab section scoring over the break.

Tuesday, December 18

 or 

Wednesday, December 19

Due Today: Printed Speech

Learning Target: SL.11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media. SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Setup INB for speeches using this speech response sheet
2. After: Call for volunteers to continue EA 2: Speech deliveries
3. Then: Continue speeches
4. During: Teacher evaluation with EA 2: Persuasive Speech Rubric
• You will receive email notification of your score by the end of the day.

Target Practice: I can deliver a proficient or better speech aimed at persuading my audience. Fist-5?

Homework

• Practice Speech if you have not yet delivered it. Print it out BEFORE you get to class
• Leave your INB in the classroom by 2:15 on Friday for Vocab section scoring over the break.

Thursday, December 20
 or 
Friday, December 21

Due Today: Printed Speech, INB Vocabulary (35+ words)

Learning Target: SL.11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media. SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Setup INB for speeches using this speech response sheet
2. After: Call for volunteers to continue EA 2: Speech deliveries
3. Then: Continue speeches
4. During: Teacher evaluation with EA 2: Persuasive Speech Rubric
• You will receive email notification of your score by the end of the day.

Target Practice: I can deliver a proficient or better speech aimed at persuading my audience. Fist-5?

Homework

• Leave your INB in the classroom by 2:15 on Friday for Vocab section scoring over the break.
• Place your Name Tent INSIDE THE COVER of your INB for scoring over the break.
• Use page 8 of this document to begin brainstorming a topic for the research paper next quarter. You were given a hard copy in class. It is due the FIRST DAY back from winter break.

Looking Ahead...Enjoy the Break! Think about ideas for your research paper!

Quarter 2, Week 9 of 10

Reminder: A typed draft of your EA 2: Persuasive Speech is due on Google Classroom by midnight on Monday!
If you attended the TEDx or All-Star Football Events this weekend, a play review form must be completed by Friday @ 2:15 for enrichment credit!

Monday, December 10
 or 
Tuesday, December 11

Due Today: Draft of EA 2: Persuasive Speech (Monday by midnight)

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. If you have questions about homework or classwork, ask. Notes in your INB are recommended, but not required.
2. After: Look at a sample student persuasive speech (proficient)
3. Then: Begin/Continue typing a draft of your EA 2: Persuasive Speech in Google Classroom
4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings (5 minute max./student)

Target Practice: I have or can finish a draft of my EA 2: Persuasive Speech by the draft due date. Fist-5?

Homework

• Submit a draft of your EA 2: Persuasive Speech on Google Classroom by midnight on Monday.
• Bring a printed copy of your speech to class on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 11
 or 
Wednesday, December 12

Due Today: Printed copy EA 2: Persuasive Speech

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Number the lines of your speech. Then, analyze it for the following:
• power words: list no more than 10
• repetition: list the line #s where you used repetition of words, sounds, or structures
• evidence: list the line numbers where you use evidence
2. After: Trade speeches with someone else and repeat the analysis you did above.
3. Then: use this speech response sheet to give feedback to your partner
4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings (5 minute max./student)

Target Practice: I can use the feedback from class to revise my speech for repetition, power words, and evidence. Fist-5?

Homework

• Independent Learning must be done by Friday.
• EA 2: Persuasive Speeches occur all next week. See Google Classroom for the schedule.
• Prepare for the last INB Check for this quarter:

  From	To	Total # of Dates	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
  11/12 or 13	12/11 or 12	8	INB Check #5		classmate initial

Thursday, December 13

 or 

Friday, December 14

Due Today: INB Check #5 (classtime), Independent Learning (Friday)

Learning Target: SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Form groups of 3 or 4. Here's what you will be doing:
• Speaker- One person at a time performs their speech. Attach the speech response sheets into your INB for review at the end.
• Evaluators- Listeners will complete the speech response sheet and give to each speaker after they finish
• Discussion- after everyone has spoken and received speech response sheets, the group will discuss strengths of the group, as well as struggles. Notes should appear in your INB based on this discussion.
2. During: INB Check #5 and Individual student-teacher meetings (5 minute max./student)
3. Then: "Perfect" speech from Friday Night Lights
4. During: individual meetings with teacher to improve the speech

Target Practice: I can improve the draft of my speech using my understanding of ethos, pathos, logos, emotion words, and active verbs. Fist-5?

Homework

• EA 2: Persuasive Speeches occur all next week. See Google Classroom for the schedule.
• Independent Learning activity due Friday.
• Continue working on INB Vocabulary.

Looking Ahead...Revising the speech!

Quarter 2, Week 8 of 10

Reminder: the speech needs to be researched and outlined BEFORE you can draft it!

Monday, December 3
 or 
Tuesday, December 4

Due Today: Continue outlining/researching for EA 2: Persuasive Speech

Learning Target: SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Preview the entire blog post for this week. If you have questions about homework or classwork, ask. Notes are recommended, but not required.
2. After: Analyze Integrity speech from Scent of a Woman (explicit) for: 
• volume: the speakers voice gets louder or softer
• pitch: the speaker's voice changes depth or frequency
• speed: word's are spoken faster or slower
3. Then: Attach your monologue in the INB and analyze it for volume, pitch, and speed
4. Next: Outline/Research for EA 2: Persuasive Speech (see Google Classroom for help or to reprint the outline/annotated bibliography)

Target Practice: I understand how volume, pitch, and speed can affect the delivery of a speech. Fist-5?

Homework

• Complete the outline/Annotated Bibliography of your EA 2: Persuasive Speech by next class.

Tuesday, December 4
 or 
Wednesday, December 5

Due Today: Outline/Annotated Bibliography for EA 2: Persuasive Speech

Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. RI.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text.

Classwork

1. Do Now: SB Workbook Setting a Purpose for Reading activity with John F. Kennedy Inaugural Speech (pp. 184-187)
2. After: 20 minute timed-write for drafting the speech in the INB (use your outline)
3. Then: Read draft of the speech to a peer
4. During: use this speech response sheet to give feedback to your partner

Target Practice: I can use my outline to write a draft of my speech. Fist-5?

Homework

• CREATE your speech drafting document on Google Classroom. Sometimes, you need to hit the RELOAD button to see the CREATE option in Google Classroom. You have until Monday, December 10 @ midnight to SUBMIT it.

Thursday, December 6

 or 

Friday, December 7

Due Today: Outline for EA 2

Learning Target: L.11-12.4.B Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech. RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Analyze President Whitmore's "Mankind" speech from Independence Day for volume, pitch, and speed
2. After: Understanding ethos, pathos, and logos..a la Shmoop (click for the video)
• Create a notetaking strategy on the next left page of your INB. Use it to take notes during the video.
• Click here to see the emotion word wheel
• Click here to see the active verb list
3. Then: Revise your speech
4. During: individual meetings with teacher to improve the speech draft

Target Practice: I can improve the draft of my speech using my understanding of ethos, pathos, logos, emotion words, and active verbs. Fist-5?

Homework

• Use the materials from class today, your notes, outline, and your partner's feedback to complete a draft of your EA 2: Persuasive Speech by Monday @ midnight.
• Continue working on Independent Learning activity.
• Continue working on INB Vocabulary.

Looking Ahead...Revising the speech!