Opening Thought....
Today, we will:
1. Turn in Genius Hour updates
2. Review the Genius Hour Weekly Check In Log
3. Half sheet with 3 summary points from reading & then discuss
4. Read through the end of chapter 10
**Exit Ticket (3 questions on reading or 3 points of summary --chap 4-10)
5. HW: Your first Reading Log is due on Chap 1-5 and finish reading
Opening Thought....
In class, we will:
1. Turn in Weekly Work for Vocab #20
2. Take Vocab #20 quiz
3. Turn in Novel Literary Terms
4. Review status of Genius Hour projects
5. Check out novels
6. HW: Read "Author's note" through the end of Chapter 3 AND submit a Genius Hour update by Monday
Genius Hour Proposal
Genius Hour Weekly Check In Log
Opening Thought.....
Today, we will:
1. Discuss the background research topics from yesterday on Life of Pi
2. Review detailed background information via Google slides
3. Not be checking out books as the library is unexpectedly closed today.
4. Discuss and distribute the Life of Pi Reading Journal--students must complete one for every five chapters read. Life of Pi Reading Journal
5. Read the "Author's Note" from Life of Pi
6. Reminders: Novel Lit Terms due 3/28; Vocab #20 due 3/28; Quiz Vocab #20 3/28
Opening Thought...
Today,
We will be in room 622 (computer lab) in order to answer questions about the novel, LIfe of Pi, before we start our reading tomorrow. Students will access their gmail accounts and research several background topics and share their research with their classmates tomorrow. Tomorrow, we will add to the background knowledge as well as check out the novel.
Life of Pi Background Worksheet
Reminders: Students need to bring their ID tomorrow for novel checkout; Vocab #20 is due Friday
Opening Thought....
Today, we will:
1. Distribute Vocab #20
2. Answer the question: "What information does one need to know before he/she reads a novel?"
3. Discuss the Career Fair scheduled for March 27, 2014
4. Assign Novel Literary Terms for review
5. Students may work on Literary Terms or Vocab #20 weekly work
6. BRING ID'S TOMORROW AND THURSDAY TO CHECK OUT NOVEL
Novel Literary Terms:
1.allegory, 2.allusion, 3.antagonist, 4. character, 5. characterization, 6. conflict, 7.figurative language, 8. flashback, 9. foil, 10. foreshadowing,11. imagery, 12. mood/atmosphere,13. motivation, 14. narrator, 15.novel, 16. personification, 17.plot, 18. point of view, 19. protagonist, 20. symbolism, 21.theme, 22. tone, 23. universal theme, 24. frame narrative, 25. magical realism, 26. metaphor
Opening Thought....
Today, we will:
1. Take Vocab #19 Quiz.
2. Turn in Weekly Vocab work
3. Finish characterization practice/activity
4. Genius Hour
Opening Thought...
Today, we will practice identifying character traits in class.
Please review Vocab #19 for the quiz and be ready to turn in the weekly work on Friday.
Our classes do not meet today. Please bring paper and a writing utensil for class activities on Thursday and Friday.
Opening Thought.....
Today, we will:
1. Review the CAHSEE experience
2. Start a 2-3 day activity to review characterization in preparation for our new unit, which starts Monday, March 24, 2014.
3. HW: Vocab #19 Quiz and Weekly Vocab Work due 3/21
Opening Thought.....
Today, we will:
1. Collect Final Drafts of the ERWC
2. Review some practice CAHSEE questions on Literary Analysis
3. Answer final questions on the CAHSEE tomorrow
Today, we will:
1. Turn in our weekly vocab work.
2. Take our vocab quiz#18
3. Practice more thesis statements!!
4. Review "writing strategies" questions from CAHSEE
5. Answer any last minute ERWC essay questions
Due on Monday:
ERWC Essay Final Draft (prefer typed)
REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW FOR CAHSEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Opening Thought....
1. Reminders:
**Vocab #18 quiz tomorrow and Vocab #18 weekly work due tomorrow
**ERWC Final Draft Essay due on Monday, March 17 (but 10 pts extra credit for turning it in on 3/14)
**No Genius Hour on Friday (CAHSEE prep)
2. Review test-taking tips
3. Look at sample questions (practice) SAMPLE CAHSEE QUESTIONS
4. Thesis statement practice
5. Practice Essay Questions (from Tuesday) CAHSEE PRACTICE ESSAY PROMPTS
1. CAHSEE room assignments were given.
2. We reviewed a presentation on some CAHSEE reminders (see below).
3. ERWC Rough Drafts were returned with comments and feedback.
4. ERWC Essay suggestions were discussed in class.
5. ERWC Final Draft Essays are due Monday, March 17, 2014
6. Reminders re: CAHSEE review were given and discussed.
Opening Thought
Today:
***ERWC essay drafts/outlines will be returned tomorrow.
1. We will review how to write an essay and will practice writing thesis statements and essay outlines in order to prepare for the CAHSEE.
2. Vocab #18 list will be distributed.
3. Students will choose one of their outlined essays to create a full essay tonight for homework. Focus will be on organization, content, and format.
4. Students are encouraged to review key literary terms on Ms. Coats' blog:
coatsclassroomblog.blogspot.com
3/10/14--Early Out:
1. Students have the 30 minute class period to work on missing assignments and/or the ERWC essay and outline on the "happiness" topic. Students, dependent on class behavior, may be assignmed to outline an essay in class.
Opening Thought....
Today,
1. We will take Vocab #17 Quiz
2. Turn in Vocab #17 weekly work
3. Learn about the Genius Hour Weekly Check in
4. We will work on our rough draft and outline OR
5. We will turn in our RD and outline so we can work on our Genius Hour Projects
**Essay outlines and Rough Drafts are due at the end of the period.
Weekly Check In...Looks like this...but go here to answer : GENIUS HOUR WEEKLY CHECK IN
Opening Thought....
Today, we will return all graded work from Days 1-14. Students will be given the entire period to gather their evidence, collect their thoughts, organize their ideas and begin to write their argument essays. Students will need to submit their outlines and rough drafts by end of class tomorrow.
Reminders:
1. Vocab #17 quiz 3/6
2. Vocab #17 weekly work due 3/6
3. Outline and Rough Draft due 3/6 (beginning of class if students want to participate in Genius Hour)
4. Genius Hour Proposals were due 2/27.
PLEASE NOTE: All late work was due 3/3/14. Any grade changes (for eligibility), due to the late work turned in, must be discussed with Ms. Petty. Ms. Petty is not responsible for initiating the paperwork.
Students must have the following assignments submitted in order to participate with Genius Hour this week:
1. Proposal
2. Vocab #17
3. Essay Outline and Rough Draft
4. Days 12-14
Opening Thought:
Today, we will continue with our step-by-step process of gathering notes, ideas, evidence to prepare for writing our essay (Day 13). We will also look at how we can use others' words without plagiarism. Lastly, we will review one possible structure for your argument essay (Day 14)
Reminders: Vocab #17 work due on Thursday and Vocab #17 quiz on Thursday.
GENIUS HOUR PROJECTS: If you haven't completed a proposal, you need to do so ASAP!!
Opening Thought....
Today, we will examine the essay prompt in detail and formulate our thesis statement. We will also start our outline and select evidence.
Vocab #17 List will be distributed at the beginning of class.
The late work discussed in class is due today and will not be taken after today.
Quiz make-ups will start tomorrow at lunch.
