English II
- Calm- Meditation "Breaking Bad Habits" Episode #2
- Have a seat and get comfortable. We will begin a mindfulness podcast series today. (20 mins)
- Check out these neat resources:
Agenda:
- Get your Outline (W8), QQVS (L11), and Night out
- Today, you will begin your draft.
- You may work with 1 partner or alone.
- You will draft your essay in formal format. We will set this up in class to make sure you have proper MLA format.
- Essay Reminders Presentation
- Wednesday, you will finalize, and submit your essay before class Thursday.
Closing:
- Essay topics- What do you need to finish for homework tonight?
- Review Stems List #34
- Actively Learn article due Thursday 3:45pm
- Turn in Field Trips forms and $ to assigned people
English II
- Calm- Meditation "Breaking Bad Habits"
- Have a seat and get comfortable. We will begin a mindfulness meditation series today. (20 mins)
- Pick up your constructed response. After our meditation, you will revise your paragraph on "Never Again."
- Quizlet Live practice for quiz tomorrow
- Check out these neat resources:
Agenda:
- Get your Outline (W8), QQVS (L11), and Night out
- Today, you will finish your outline and begin your draft.
- You may work with 1 partner or alone.
- Tomorrow, you will draft your essay in formal format.
- Wednesday, you will finalize, and submit your essay.
Closing:
- Essay topics- What do you need to finish for homework tonight?
- Review Stems List #34
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1- Final draft due Thursday by 3:45pm
- CommonLit reading assignment due Friday
- Turn in Field Trips forms and $ to assigned people
- Sign up for Academic Hour
English II
- Walk around the room and peruse the various titles that you did not get to view yesterday. You have 10 minutes to wander. When the timer goes off, return to your seat quickly and quietly.
- Complete the Warm Up on the screen: (U13) Word Choice #4 -only write your new sentences
Agenda:
- We will finish filling in your Plot diagram.
- Discuss Chapter 8 & 9- What would you have done in Elie's position with his father?
- Blackout Poetry & Rubric
- Swing Kids -We will watch the movie while you work on your Blackout Poem.
Closing:
- Essay topics- Organize your sticky notes. You will need them as we begin to plan your essay.
- Review Stems List #34
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1- Final draft due Thursday by 3:45pm
- CommonLit reading assignment due Friday
- Turn in Field Trips forms and $ to assigned people
- Sign up for Academic Hour
English II
- Google Classroom- Complete the Constructed Response posted for "Never Again"
- Use RACES for full credit: 5 point grading scale
- When you finish, Go to the PowerLine assignment posted in Classroom. Add Chapter 7.
Agenda:
- Stems #3 Quiz (1 hour limit)
- When you finish your Stems Quiz, read Chapter 8 & 9 for homework.
- We will do a round robin of the offering of IRP novels. I will assign your novel on Feb 28- the day you present and turn in your current IRP novel.
Reminders for reading Night
- Remember, you are tracing one of these themes: (Pick 1 to trace using your Sticky Notes)
- Remember: Every time we either read a chapter in class or you are assigned one for homework you will be expected to annotate. I am looking for at least 4 post it notes that contain/comment on one of the aforementioned ideas located on your Book Annotating handout. You will use at least 1 sticky note to identify a quote that supports one of your chosen themes. The full theme will not be visible to you until you finish reading.
- Your 5th post it note will be a “power line”.
- What is a “power line”?
- A “power line” is a sentence or a couple of sentences that contain figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, understatement, hyperbole, alliteration, verbal irony, etc.).
- These are called “power lines” because they make the writing more powerful.
- This particular post it should be titled Power Line so that it is easier to find when you are asked to share.
- Your “power line” is NOT a literary element (foreshadowing, dramatic irony, plot, setting, conflict, etc.)
Closing:
- What would you do if you were Elie?
- Finish Chapter 8 & 9 of Night
- Review Stems List #34
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1- Final draft due Thursday by 3:45pm
- CommonLit reading assignment due Friday
- Turn in Field Trips forms and $ to assigned people
- Sign up for Academic Hour
English II
- Pick up Fairy Tale paragraph.
- Report cards on Thursday
- Sign in to ReadTheory- 20 minutes practice
- Have your QQVS out. I will be checking Chapters 3-6
Agenda:
- Go to the PowerLine assignment posted in Classroom. Add Chapter 4, 5, and 6.
- Stems #33 Quizlet Live
- Agenda Review- Check all due assignments and add to your calendars
- Small table discussions for Chapter 5 & 6.
- Each table will be assigned a different question. Mark write your question and answer on your tables. We will then do a gallery walk. Each person will walk around and add comments to each response/question before returning to your seat.
- Begin reading Chapter 7.
Reminders for reading Night
- Remember, you are tracing one of these themes: (Pick 1 to trace using your Sticky Notes)
- Remember: Every time we either read a chapter in class or you are assigned one for homework you will be expected to annotate. I am looking for at least 4 post it notes that contain/comment on one of the aforementioned ideas located on your Book Annotating handout. You will use at least 1 sticky note to identify a quote that supports one of your chosen themes. The full theme will not be visible to you until you finish reading.
- Your 5th post it note will be a “power line”.
- What is a “power line”?
- A “power line” is a sentence or a couple of sentences that contain figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, understatement, hyperbole, alliteration, verbal irony, etc.).
- These are called “power lines” because they make the writing more powerful.
- This particular post it should be titled Power Line so that it is easier to find when you are asked to share.
- Your “power line” is NOT a literary element (foreshadowing, dramatic irony, plot, setting, conflict, etc.)
Closing:
- What do you think will happen next?
- Finish Chapter 7 of Night
- Review Stems List #33, #32, and #31 for Quiz tomorrow
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1- Final draft due Thursday by 3:45pm
- CommonLit reading assignment due Friday
- Turn in Field Trips forms and $ to assigned people
- Sign up for Academic Hour
English II
- Turn in Fairy Tale paragraph.
- Pick up WuTang and Shylock handout (L14)
- Complete your warm up: Text Fail #3 (U12)
- Only write the corrections- Do not rewrite the entire conversation
- 13 errors
Agenda:
- Go to the PowerLine assignment posted in Classroom. Add Chapter 3 and make any corrections to your Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
- Next, We will review Event #2 in your Night Plot Diagram (L12)
- Stems Quiz #32 (after lunch for 3rd pd)
- When you finish your Stems Quiz, annotate the "Never Again" lyrics and the Shylock speech from Merchant of Venice.
- Specifically look for the TONE of "Never Again" -write your 1 word at the top.
- Circle WORDS, Underline important QUOTATIONS, Highlight FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE. Left side summarize, Right side analyze
- If you finish the handout early, begin reading Chapter 4.
Reminders for reading Night
- Remember, you are tracing one of these themes: (Pick 1 to trace using your Sticky Notes)
- Remember: Every time we either read a chapter in class or you are assigned one for homework you will be expected to annotate. I am looking for at least 4 post it notes that contain/comment on one of the aforementioned ideas located on your Book Annotating handout. You will use at least 1 sticky note to identify a quote that supports one of your chosen themes. The full theme will not be visible to you until you finish reading.
- Your 5th post it note will be a “power line”.
- What is a “power line”?
- A “power line” is a sentence or a couple of sentences that contain figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, understatement, hyperbole, alliteration, verbal irony, etc.).
- These are called “power lines” because they make the writing more powerful.
- This particular post it should be titled Power Line so that it is easier to find when you are asked to share.
- Your “power line” is NOT a literary element (foreshadowing, dramatic irony, plot, setting, conflict, etc.)
Closing:
- What do you think will happen next?
- Finish Chapter 4 of Night (pg 47-56 paperback & 35-38 in hardback), QQVS, and sticky note annotations
- Review Stems List #33
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1
English II
- Pick up Fairy Tale paragraph. Rewrite due tomorrow.
- You may pick up a bookmark (colored or not colored) for you to enjoy.
- ReadTheory #3- 15 minutes
- If you show no effort during these 15 minutes, you get no credit. Proof of completion is required.
- Have your QQVS chart (L11). I will be checking Chapter 1 & 2.
- If it is not out, you will not get a score. Preparation is key.
- Quizlet Live for Stems #32
Agenda:
- Go to the PowerLine assignment posted in Classroom. Follow the instructions on the slides.
- We will review Exposition and Event #1 in your Night Plot Diagram (L12)
- Remember, you are tracing one of these themes: (Pick 1 to trace using your Sticky Notes)
- Remember: Every time we either read a chapter in class or you are assigned one for homework you will be expected to annotate. I am looking for at least 4 post it notes that contain/comment on one of the aforementioned ideas located on your Book Annotating handout. You will use at least 1 sticky note to identify a quote that supports one of your chosen themes. The full theme will not be visible to you until you finish reading.
- Your 5th post it note will be a “power line”.
- What is a “power line”?
- A “power line” is a sentence or a couple of sentences that contain figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, understatement, hyperbole, alliteration, verbal irony, etc.).
- These are called “power lines” because they make the writing more powerful.
- This particular post it should be titled Power Line so that it is easier to find when you are asked to share.
- Your “power line” is NOT a literary element (foreshadowing, dramatic irony, plot, setting, conflict, etc.)
- Discuss Chapter 2 with your table partner. Use markers to write your discussion responses on your table. Take a photo and upload to Classroom.
- What are the conditions on the Jews’ train journey? How do the Jews react to Madame Schacter’s behavior? What does this reveal about human nature?
- What connection might there be between Madame Schacter’s treatment on the train and possible future events in the concentration camp? What are some other ways that Wiesel foreshadows, or hints at, the horrors ahead?
- Even though it was 1944, and Nazi extermination of Jews had begun years earlier, the Sighet Jews had very few facts about it. Do you think it is possible in today’s world for a community to know so little, to be so unprepared? Explain.
- Begin reading Chapter 3.
Closing:
- What do you think will happen next?
- Finish Chapter 3 of Night, QQVS, and sticky note annotations
- Review Stems List #32
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1
English II
- Drop off your sign progress report to the metal basket
- Turn in your Fairy Tale paragraph
- Write down the response question on the board for your Video Response Journal #3 (U11)
Agenda:
- You will receive a Book Annotating with Sticky Notes guide and a stack of sticky notes
- You will receive a QQVS chart (L11)
- You will receive a Night Plot Diagram (L12)
- We will assign Night for our class novel
- In class, we will read Chapter 1 together.
- You will be tracing one of these themes: (Pick 1 to trace using your Sticky Notes)
- Every time we either read a chapter in class or you are assigned one for homework you will be expected to annotate. I am looking for at least 4 post it notes that contain/comment on one of the aforementioned ideas located on your Book Annotating handout. You will use at least 1 sticky note to identify a quote that supports one of your chosen themes. The full theme will not be visible to you until you finish reading.
- Your 5th post it note will be a “power line”.
- What is a “power line”?
- A “power line” is a sentence or a couple of sentences that contain figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, understatement, hyperbole, alliteration, verbal irony, etc.).
- These are called “power lines” because they make the writing more powerful.
- This particular post it should be titled Power Line so that it is easier to find when you are asked to share.
- Your “power line” is NOT a literary element (foreshadowing, dramatic irony, plot, setting, conflict, etc.)
- When we finish Night, you will add all of your sticky notes to notebook paper for your next Notebook Check (L13) -But not until we finish reading. All sticky notes go inside your novel.
- 5 sticky notes min.= 1 for your chosen theme, 1 for Power Line, 3 for any other significant annotating elements as mentioned on your handout
- SSR
Closing:
- Data Information added to charts
Homework:
- Review Stems List #32
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1
Reminders:
English II
- Drop off your sign progress report to the metal basket
- Pick up your Fairy Tale and Theme Analysis worksheet from the front table (You completed this last Monday)
- Complete your Word Choice Warm Up #3 (U10)
- Only write your new sentences (5 minutes)
- Review Stems List #32 (Quiz on Tuesday)
Agenda:
- In small groups, summarize your fairy tale.
- Using your Theme Handouts share your themes.
- Pick the best Theme to use.
- Which literary lens did you use to choose your theme?
- Using your tables (pick up markers and erasers from boxes), plan your paragraph.
- Lens
- Summary
- Theme
- Topic Sentence (Restate and Answer Prompt
- (Prompt: How does the author use symbols or events from the plot to develop the theme of the story?)
- 2 examples
- Explanation of each example
- Concluding Sentence (Summarize- use terms from the topic sentence)
- Each person will write your own paragraph answering the prompt from the handout while using your group planning. On notebook paper. Due tomorrow.
Closing:
- Data Information added to charts
- Work on your paragraph (will be a grade)
Homework:
- Review Stems List #32
- Fairy Tale grade
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1
Reminders:
English II
- Get a school computer.
- Log in to Classroom.
- Open the Notebook Check Test #1 form. Once everyone is settled and opened to the correct page, we will begin.
- You cannot have any other tabs open EXCEPT the Google Form or Google Classroom or Camera. The digital TOC is NOT allowed to be open.
- You have 25 minutes to complete the Notebook Check.
Agenda:
- After Lunch for 3rd pd:
- Stems Quiz #31
- When you finish the Stems Quiz, you will complete 15 minutes of Read Theory work. (keep your own time please)
- Then, you will open the Standards Tracking Sheet.
- Go back in to School Net and review your data from the Diagnostic. (Tomorrow you will take your DFA).
- Review the data and fill in the information on the chart. How many total questions with that standard and how many total questions you got correct. For example if you got 8 questions out of 10 for RL.1, then your SCORE is 8, OUT Of 10.
- This will be a tedious process. I need your help and patience while we figure this part out together.
- You will begin to review your data from Actively Learn and Common Lit as well. These will be added to your chart tomorrow after your DFA.
Closing:
- Sign up for Academic Hour
Homework:
- Review Stems List #32
- Work on the written portion of your IRP #1
Reminders:
