All late and make up work for 1st term is due on Wednesday, October 19 by 3:40
Assignment/Homework
Assignment/Homework
- Signed Disclosure
- A Day: Thursday, August 25
- B Day: Friday, August 26
- Who AM I Rough Draft
- A Day: Tuesday, August 23
- B Day: Wednesday, August 24
- WHO AM I FINAL Draft (Bring a hard copy (typed) to class
- A Day: Thursday, August 25
- B Day: Friday, August 26
- Extra Credit Assignment
- A Day: Monday, August 29
- B Day: Tuesday, August 30
- Read and Annotate "How Not to Talk to Your Kids" (You need at least 3 symbols with notes per page and at least 5 different symbols over the course of the text)
- A Day: Started on Monday, August 29 and we will finish in class on Wednesday, August 31
- B Day: Started on Tuesday, August 30 and we will finish in class on Thursday, September 1
- Complete a 3-2-1 summary for the article "How Not to Talk to Your Kids
- A Day: Wednesday, August 31
- B Day: Thursday, September 1
- Write a response that identifies and explains why a passage of the article is significant
- A Day: Wednesday, August 31
- B Day: Thursday, September 1
- Read and annotate case. Do a 3-2-1 summary of case, Write a response of what you think happened
- A Day: Friday, September 2
- B Day: Tuesday, September 6
- Complete the evidence/rule/conclusion chart for case. You need to analyze at least ten pieces of evidence
- A Day: Wednesday, September 7
- B Day: Thursday, September 8
- 5 square notes for report
- A Day: Wednesday, September 7
- B Day: Thursday, September 8
- Write Case Report (An electronic copy of these reports is due before class begins on the dates below)
- A Day: Tuesday, September 13
- B Day: Wednesday, September 14
- Self-Evaluation/Checklist
- A Day: Tuesday, September 13
- B Day, Wednesday, September 14
- Read and annotate pages 3-20 HOM (you must have ten annotations-symbols with comments)
- A Day: Monday, September 19
- B Day: Tuesday, September 20
- Interesting Beginning
- A Day: Monday, September 19
- B Day: Tuesday, September 20
- Read and annotate pages xi-xxvii HOM (Ten symbols with comments)
- A Day: Wednesday, September 21
- B Day: Thursday, September 22
- Read and annotate pages 21-38
- A Day: Monday, September 26
- B Day: Tuesday, September 27
- Character Development Response (pages 21-38)
- A Day: Monday, September 26
- B Day: Tuesday, September 27
- Read and Annotate pages 39-57
- A Day: Wednesday, September 28
- B Day: Thursday, September 29
- Read and Annotate pages 58-75
- A Day: Friday, September 30
- B Day: Monday, October 3
- Chapter Breakdowns (see Bigelow for your assigned chapter(s)
- A Day: Tuesday, October 4
- B Day: Wednesday, October 5
- Read and annotate pages 76-89
- A Day: Thursday, October 6
- B Day: Friday, October 7
- Read and annotate 3 articles on American Dream. Complete a 5 square notes for essay (NO points for late or partially done work) Essay Question
- A Day: Monday, October 10
- B Day: Tuesday, October 11
- Read and annotate pages 90-110 HOM
- A Day: Friday, October 14
- B Day: Monday, October 17
- Socratic Seminar Prep (No points for late work, no points for partially completed work, no points for incorrect work. If you were absent when assigned, it still needs to be completed before class)
- A Day: Tuesday, October 18
- B Day: Wednesday, October 19
- Socratic Seminar Make-Up (for students with excused absences only). Click on the link and answer all of the questions. This is due by Wednesday, October 26
- Due: Wednesday, October 26
Journal Prompts
-Day 1 (we talked about class anchors: Seize the Day and Play for the Glory of the team, We brainstormed on 3x5 cards, but didn't have official journal)\
-Day 2
-Day 3
-Day 4
-Day 5
-Day 6
-Day 7 (come see Bigelow to make this one up...Cannot be linked)
-Day 8 (No Journal-writing case reports for writing practice)
-Day 9 (No Journal- Case Reports due by the start of next class
-Day 10
-Day 11
-Day 12
-Day 13
-Day 14
-Day 15
-Day 16 (A2 had a journal, but no other class period did. If you are in A2 come and see me)
-Day 17 (No journal-HOM chapter presentations
-Day 18 (No journal-Finishing HOM chapter presentations)
-Day 19 (No journal-American Dream Essay
-Day 20
-Day 21
-Day 22
-Day 1 (we talked about class anchors: Seize the Day and Play for the Glory of the team, We brainstormed on 3x5 cards, but didn't have official journal)\
-Day 2
-Day 3
-Day 4
-Day 5
-Day 6
-Day 7 (come see Bigelow to make this one up...Cannot be linked)
-Day 8 (No Journal-writing case reports for writing practice)
-Day 9 (No Journal- Case Reports due by the start of next class
-Day 10
-Day 11
-Day 12
-Day 13
-Day 14
-Day 15
-Day 16 (A2 had a journal, but no other class period did. If you are in A2 come and see me)
-Day 17 (No journal-HOM chapter presentations
-Day 18 (No journal-Finishing HOM chapter presentations)
-Day 19 (No journal-American Dream Essay
-Day 20
-Day 21
-Day 22
Lectures/Handouts
Day by Day
Day 1: (Wednesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 18) Creating an Effective Learning Environment and Establish Anchors
(Writing 10.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective techniques)
Students will:
-Receive disclosure and supplies
-Understand class expectations and create an anchor (Seize the Day and Play of the Glory of the
Team)
(Make up participation points by creating an anchor (see Bigelow)
Homework: Read disclosure and sign (don't forget to sign plagiarism agreement)
Day 2: (Friday, August 19 and Monday, August 22) Finish Writing Anchors: Seize the Day and Play for the Glory of the Team/Writing Narratives
(Writing 10.3)
Students will:
-Finish writing anchors
-Write Narratives
(Make up participation points by completing Day 2 journal and showing Bigelow within one
week of today's date)
Homework: Complete rough draft of WHO AM I narrative-see Day 2 Journal link
Day 3: (Tuesday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 24) Don't Begin at the Beginning/Narrative Hooks/Revise to Strengthen Writing
(Writing 10.3.a (engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation),
10.3.d (sensory language), 10.4-5(develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising,
editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach)
Students will:
-Examine effective ways to begin a narrative
-Complete a peer review and self-evaluation on rough draft
-Revise to strengthen writing focusing on opening (hook)
(Make up participation points by having someone complete a peer review for rough draft (see journal day 3 link. You have one
week to show Bigelow)
Homework: Bring a final draft of your Who AM I paper to class
Day 4:(Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25) Celebrating WHO AM I Papers
(Speaking and Listening 10.1)
Students Will:
-Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions around WHO AM I papers
-Express ideas clearly
-Have the opportunity to share final drafts
(Make up participation points by coming in and reading your final draft to Bigelow within one week of today's date)
Homework: Extra credit opportunity see link above
Day 5: (Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30) Can Skateboarding Save our Schools/First Skill: Annotating a Text
(Reading Informational Text 10.1.2.3.4.5)
Students Will:
-Learn an apply skills for annotating a text
-Use reading with a pen strategies while developing their own annotation system
-Discuss and summarize an informational article
(Make up participation points by coming in and watching can skateboarding save our schools)
Homework: We began annotating a article in class and we will finish it next class
Day 6: (Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1) Establishing Critical Thinking Skills
(RI: 10.1.2.3.4.5)
Students Will:
-Develop own system of annotation (skill 1)
-Summarize article using 3-2-1- Strategy (skill 2)
- Write a response to the article that incorporates and cites evidence
(Make up participation points by completing annotating article, completing 3-2-1 summary, and
writing a response to article)
Homework: No homework unless you missed class-you need to get caught up if you missed
Day 7: (Friday, September 2 and Tuesday, September 6) Adding Analysis/Detective Work
(W 10.1)
Students Will:
-Practice fundamental skills (1. annotate, 2. summarize, 3. respond, 4. analyze
-Gather evidence, state rules, and draw conclusions
-Use critical thinking to solve a case
(Make up participation points by reading and annotating case, doing a 3-2-1 summary for
case, and writing a response for case. You have one week to show this work to Bigelow)
Day 8: (Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8): Finish Analyzing Evidence/Graphically Organize Argument/Write Report
(RI 10.1-6 and W 10.1)
Students Will:
-Practice the fundamental skill of analyzing
-Gather evidence, state rules, and draw conclusions
-Graphically organize an argument (5 square note): Establish the habit of using 5 square notes
-Write report to the police chief
(Make up participation points by completing evidence chart for case. You also need to come in and complete a 5 square notes with Bigelow)
Homework: No homework unless you didn't finish 5 square notes in class.
Day 9: (Friday, September 9 and Monday, September 12) Writing Case Reports/Writing Arguments (use annotations, summaries, responses, and analysis)
(W 10.1.a.b.c.d.e.f)
Students Will
-use analysis of evidence and graphic organizer to write report (argument)
-introduce precise claims
-develop counterclaims
-l write argument using valid reasoning and relevant/sufficient evidence
(Make up participation points by scheduling a time during the next week to come in and write your case report)
Homework: If you did not finish report, an electronic copy is due to teacher share before next class begins. Save it to teacher share as (name cod finished)
Day 10: (Tuesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 14) Self-Evaluation
(Writing 10)
Students Will
-self-evaluate their case reports
(Make up participation points by completing a self-review and checklist)
Day 11: (Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16) How to Mark a Book/Argument Review/ HOM Checkout
(RI and RL)
Students Will
-Develop annotation system for literature
-Review parts of an argument (argument triangle)
-Read informational text to find claim and supporting evidence
-Read and annotate pages 3-20 in HOM
(Make up participation points by reading and annotating article on pages 11-14 of reference book)
Homework: Read and annotate pages 3-20 The House on Mango Street. You must have ten annotations (symbol with comment)
Day 12: (Monday, September 19 and Tuesday, September 20) Read HOM through the lens of Identity
(RL)
Students Will
-Discuss the opening The House Mango Street
-Identify subjects and themes in the first 17 pages of novella
-Analyze the first books of book through the lens of identity
-Write about a specific technique Cisneros is employing on pages 3-20
(Make up participation points by coming in and discussing the opening of the book with Bigelow. You also need to complete the Interesting Beginning assignment. You have one week from today's date)
Homework: Read and annotate pages xi-xxvii
Day 13: (Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22) Story Truth vs. Happening Truth-Understanding Mango Street
(RL 10.1,4,5)
Students Will
-Analyze how the introduction of HOM helps the reader understand the book
-Make connections between Cisneros' life and Esperanza's life
-Analyze the structure if the book (using the introduction as a guide)
(Make up participation points by reading and annotating "Ambush" and "Good Form". You need to define story truth and happening truth. Come discuss the structure of the book with me. You have one week from today's date)
Homework: Read and annotate pages 21-38
Day 14: (Monday, September 26 and Tuesday, September 27) Character Development/Continued Thematic Development
(RL 10.1-cite, vocab, choices on structure, character development)
Students Will
-Connect plot of the book to the structure
-Cite a specific passage and analyze how it contributes to character development
-Track Thematic Development on pages 21-38
(Make up participation points by completing character development response. See link in the assignment section. You have one week from today to show to Bigelow)
Homework: Read and annotate pages 39-57
Day 15: (Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29) Subjects vs. Themes and Chapter Breakdowns
(RL 10.4.5.6.1.2.3 and SL 10)
Students Will
-Apply knowledge of subjects and themes in literature
-Find subjects in a chapter of The House on Mango Street
- Identify themes associated with a specific subject
-Track character development
-Analyze thematic development
-Prepare to present findings to class
(Make up participation points coming in and discussing themes and subjects with Bigelow. You also need to receive your chapter assignment for the chapter breakdown assignment. You have one week from today's date to make up these points)
Homework: Read and annotate pages 58-75
Day 16: (Friday, September 30 and Monday, October 3) Chapter Breakdowns: Analyzing Themes/Character Development
(RL 10 and SL 10)
Students Will
-Work with a partner to apply knowledge of subjects and themes
-Track character development
-Analyze thematic development
-Prepare to present findings to class
(Make up participation points by completing the presentation you were assigned. If you were absent you are no longer working with a partner. You need to complete the assignment by yourself)
Homework: no new reading
Day 17: (Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5) Presentations
(SL 10 and RL 10)
Students Will
-Present chapter analyses to class
-Take notes on peer presentations
-Track subjects and themes over the course of the book
-Read and annotate pages76-89
(Make up participation getting notes from someone in your class. You will also need to present your presentation next class)
Homework: Read pages 76-89 and annotate
Day 18: (Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7) Presentations/ American Dream
(SL 10, RL 10, RI 10.1-8)
Students Will
-Present chapter analyses to class
-Take notes on peer presentations
-Track Subjects and themes
-Read and annotate 3 informational articles in preparation for in-class essay
-Complete 5 square graphic organizer
(Make up participation points getting notes from presentations from someone in your class. Read and annotate American Dream articles and complete 5 square notes)
Homework: Read and annotate American Dream articles and complete 5 square notes
Day 19: (Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11): American Dream Essay
(W 10)
Students will
-Write an informational essay on the American Dream
-gather evidence, form claims, and support claims with evidence
(Make up participation poinst by arranging a time to write essay with Bigelow)
Homework: No new reading in House on Mango Street
Day 20: (Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, October 13): Critical Essay Introductions
(W 10)
Students Will
-learn how to write critical essay introductions
-Introduce general topic in an essay
-Introduce Material in an essay
-Write claims that fully answer all parts of a prompt
(Make up participation points by coming in a getting a blank outline of today's lecture. Then use the lecture notes posted above to fill out the blank outline. You have one week from today's date to show to Bigelow)
Homework: Read and annotate pages 90-110 (end)
Day 21: (Friday, October 14 and Monday, October 17): Critical Essay Introductions Cont.
(W10)
Students Will
-Practice writing critical introductions
-Introduce Topic
-Introduce Material
-Write claims
(Make up participation points completing blank outline of introduction lecture, Practice writing a introduction (you will need to see Bigelow to do this)
Homework: Complete Socratic Seminar Prep Sheet. This will be score as a test. No points for partially completed work, late work, or incorrect work)
Day 22: (Tuesday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 19) Socratic Seminar
(SL 10.1, RL 10.1-3,6)
Students Will
-Participate in a student directed discussion on The House on Mango Street
(Make up points by doing the Socratic Seminar make up linked above)
Homework: No homework-fall break