Quarter 2, Week 10 of 10

Monday, December 16
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.3- Analyze the impact of the author's choices how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama. W.11-12.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.

1. Do Now: Read the overview, standards, and synopsis of the Love, Actually activity
2. Then: Discuss the activity
3. After: View Love, Actually (click here to see film ratings information)
4. Next: Review questions

Target Practice: I can identify and explain how the story develops through the use of interconnected stories.+/0/-

Homework

• Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by  Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
• Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary  Exam A (choose Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (choose Units 2, 4, 6, and 8)  on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to: william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by Friday, December 20.

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 17 & 18
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.3- Analyze the impact of the author's choices how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama. W.11-12.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.

1. Do Now: Read the overview, standards, and synopsis of the Love, Actually activity
2. Then: Discuss the activity
3. After: View Love, Actually (click here to see film ratings information)
4. Next: Review questions

Target Practice: I can identify and explain how the story develops through the use of interconnected stories.+/0/-

Homework

• Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by  Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
• Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary  Exam A (choose Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (choose Units 2, 4, 6, and 8)  on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to: william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by  Friday, December 20.

Thursday and Friday, December 19 & 20
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.3- Analyze the impact of the author's choices how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama. W.11-12.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.

1. Do Now: Read the overview, standards, and synopsis of the Love, Actually activity
2. Then: Discuss the activity
3. After: View Love, Actually (click here to see film ratings information)
4. Next: Review questions

Target Practice: I can identify and explain how the story develops through the use of interconnected stories.+/0/-

Homework

• Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by next Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
• Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary  Exam A (choose Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (choose Units 2, 4, 6, and 8)  on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to: william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by  Friday, December 20.

Quarter 2, Week 9 of 10

Monday, December 9
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
2. Then: Vocabulary Unit 8, Quiz A (new component)
3. After: Read letter from Sup.'t Matayoshi regarding PTA and Standards
4. Next: Correct quiz

Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

Homework

• Complete Juvenile Justice Essay by Friday, December 13 and share with: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us
• Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by next Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
• Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary Exam A (choose Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (choose Units 2, 4, 6, and 8) on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to: william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by next Friday, December 20.

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10 and 11

Classwork

Learning Objective: RI.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text. L.11-12.1- Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage when writing. W.11-12.4, Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.

1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
2. After: Practice presenting grammar cards with partner
3. Then: Grammar Card Presentations
4. Next: Reminder about Juvenile Justice Essay

Target Practice: I can use new information to develop my thoughts, organize my writing, and clarify my argument to the audience. +/0/-

Homework:

• Complete Juvenile Justice Essay by Friday, December 13 and share with: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us
• Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by next Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
• Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary  Exam A (choose Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (choose Units 2, 4, 6, and 8)  on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to: william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by next Friday, December 20.

Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13

Classwork

Learning Objective: W.11-12.2, Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice in journal
2. After: Fold the journal page into three columns.  Label each column: 'Done Well', 'Struggled', and 'Had to Guess'. Thinking about the End of Course Exam you just took, list at least three items in each column.
3. Then: Using five-paragraph essay format, write a reflection about how you think you did on the exam.  Introduce the reflection, write about areas where you excelled, areas where you struggled, areas where you had no clue and possibly what was wrong with the exam, and conclude.
4. Next: Share results (time-permitting)

Target Practice: I can think about my End of Course Exam and write an organized analysis of my experience. +/0/-

Homework

• Complete Juvenile Justice Essay by Friday, December 13 and share with: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us
• Choose Independent Reading for next quarter and have it approved by next Friday, December 20. Failure to do so will result in the assignment of a classroom text.
• Complete the Semester 1 Vocabulary  Exam A (choose Units 1, 3, 5, and 7) and Exam B (choose Units 2, 4, 6, and 8)  on Vocabtest.com and submit your score sheets to: william_fisher@notes.k12.hi.us by next Friday, December 20.

Quarter 2, Week 8 of 10

Special Attention:
End of Course Exam will be next week on Tuesday, December 10 and/or Thursday, December 12!  Please arrive focused and ready to do your best, as this is 15% of your total grade for the Expository Writing course which ends in two weeks!

Monday, December 2
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
2. Then: Vocabulary Unit 7, Quiz B (new component)
3. After: Read and annotate weekly sheet
4. Next: Correct quiz

Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

Homework

• Independent reading due by Friday @ 2:15

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3 and 4
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text. RI.11-12.8, Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and legal reasoning. W.11-12.4, Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.

1. Do Now: Write Learning Objective and Target practice in journal
2. After: Re-read article 3 from the document provided online and identify the following elements by copying and labeling them into your journal: claim/thesis, counterclaim, refute, and conclusion.
3. Then: Discuss responses
4. Next: Use new detail to strengthen your essay in a second draft (create a new document of your draft by copying the ESSAY ONLY from the template and pasting into a new file called 'Juvenile Justice Essay Draft 2.' Share the document with one other person in class.)

Target Practice: I can use new information to develop my thoughts, organize my writing, and clarify my argument to the audience. +/0/-

Homework

• Independent reading due by Friday @ 2:15

Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text. L.11-12.1- Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage when writing. W.11-12.4, Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.

1. Do Now: Write Learning Objective and Target practice in journal.
2. After: Click on this link and create a 'Grammar Rule Card' for your assigned Subject-Verb Agreement Rule.  The rule-card should include the following:
• Front: Rule Number and Name (you must read to determine what this 2-5 word name is)
• Inside Front: The full rule
• Inside Back: two examples of sentences demonstrating the rule.  One can be the example from the website.
• Back: Your name, my name, class/period, and date at the top-left corner
3. Then: Share the rules
4. Next: (Time-permitting) use the rules to strengthen Juvenile Justice essays

Target Practice: I can use new information to develop my thoughts, organize my writing, and clarify my argument to the audience. +/0/-

Homework

• Study for Vocabulary Unit 8, Quiz A (last quiz of the quarter)
• Independent reading due by Friday @ 2:15

Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10

Independent reading assignment due December 6 (hard-copy only)!

Monday, November 25
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

1. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 7, Quiz A (NEW component- editing practice 1)
2. After: Subject-Verb Agreement practice
3. Then: Review and annotate weekly classwork/homework sheet
4. Next: In journals, reflect on performance during both activities (scores, strengths, and areas of need)

Target Practice: I can accurately and effectively use new vocabulary in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

Homework

• Final due-date for independent reading is Friday, December 6 by 2:15 (hard-copy ONLY)
• Extension: visit the English page of the Senior Project Community site and practice using any of the exam tools

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 26 and 27
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as make inferences about the text. W.11-12.5- Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning.

1. Do Now: Read the rest of the articles about juvenile justice from the English page of the Senior Project Community website
2. After: Finish the outline and write your essay. Be sure to include details from at least two of the articles to support your claim.
3. Then: Use the checklist provided to identify the claim, counterclaim, etc. 
4. Next: Score yourself. Use the rubric in the template to score yourself.

Target Practice: I can use information from the text and my own background to revise and improve my writing. +/0/-

Homework

• Study for G Level Vocabulary Unit 7, Quiz B (NEW component- editing practice 2)
• Final due-date for independent reading is Friday, December 6 by 2:15 (hard-copy ONLY)

Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10

Reminder: 

Final Draft of Research Paper must to be submitted electronically to the Senior Project Community website by Friday, November 22 @ midnight!

Those who have already submitted, do not need to re-submit.  Revisions need to be completed by the due-date, though.

Monday, November 18
Classwork

Learning Objective:  L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

1. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 6, Quiz B
2. After: Finish Expository Writing End-of-Course practice exam
3. Then: Review and annotate weekly classwork/homework sheet
4. Next: November 22 due-date reminder

Target Practice: I can accurately and effectively use new vocabulary in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

Homework

• If you have not received a passing grade on the research paper, REVISE!
• If you have not finished the research paper, FINISH IT!
• Reflections are due tomorrow/Wednesday (submit to Sr. Proj. Community site)
• Final due-date for independent reading is Friday, December 6 by 2:15 (hard-copy ONLY)

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19 and 20
Classwork

Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as make inferences about the text. W.11-12.5- Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning.

1. Do Now: Using pages 11-13 of the Expository Writing End-of-Course practice exam grading rubric, score your essay in your journal.  Then, explain why you gave yourself this score.  Remember to address each of the 3 categories: Purpose, Evidence, and Conventions.
2. After: Discuss the grading rubric and re-score if necessary
3. Then: Prereading question for article on juvenile justice.  Write the prompt and response in your journal: If you committed a crime, do you think it would be fair for your to be punished the same way as an adult who committed the same crime? 
4. Next: Read the first article about juvenile justice from the English page of the Senior Project Community website

Target Practice: I can use information from my own background to make inferences about informational writing before I read. +/0/-

Homework

• If you have not received a passing grade on the research paper, REVISE!
• If you have not finished the research paper, FINISH IT!
• Final due-date for independent reading is Friday, December 6 by 2:15 (hard-copy ONLY)

Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22
Classwork

Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as make inferences about the text. W.11-12.5- Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning.

1. Do Now: Scan/reread the first article about juvenile justice from the English page of the Senior Project Community website
2. After: Essay Planning- Look at your response to the journal prompt from Tuesday/Wednesday.  Find three statements from the article that would support your response.  Write them in your journal for today.  Be sure to include the information you would need to cite them within the text of your essay.
3. Then: Essay Planning-Write a possible thesis statement for your essay addressing the prompt from Tuesday/Wednesday.
4. Next: Essay Planning- write at least two subtopics that will support your point. Write at least one subtopic that would address the counterclaim, and your response refuting that counterclaim. Then, write a second version of your thesis statement. 

Target Practice: I can use detail from my own background and information from a source to plan a written argumentative essay. +/0/-

Homework

• If you have not received a passing grade on the research paper, REVISE!
• If you have not finished the research paper, FINISH IT!
• Study for G Level Vocabulary Unit 7, Quiz A
• Final due-date for independent reading is Friday, December 6 by 2:15 (hard-copy ONLY)

Quarter 2, Week 5 of 10

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12 & 13
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

1. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 6, Quiz A
2. Then: Review weekly sheet and quiz
3. After: Reflection Writing (click here for the template)
4. Next:  Reflection Writing Check and Submission (click here to submit or go to your senior project community site and login)

Target Practice: I can accurately and effectively use new vocabulary in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

Homework

• Independent reading activity due Friday by 2:15 

Thursday and Friday, November 14 & 15

Classwork

Learning Objective: RI.11-12.3, Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas or events interact and develop over the course of the text. L.11-12.3, Apply knowledge of language to understand how it functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning and style, and to comprehend more fully when reading.

1. Do Now: Copy and respond to the following prompt in your journal: Based on your experience with high-stakes testing, like HSA, what do you expect will be on the Expository Writing End-of-Course exam?
2. Then: Take the Practice Expository Writing End-of-Course Exam (click 'ok' in the pop-up window.  Write answers in journals because the practice does not record responses.
3. After: Score the practice exam using the answer sheet.
4. Next: (time-permitting) talk about successes, difficulties, and major concerns with the exam.

Target Practice: I am comfortable with and ready to take the Expository Writing End-of-Course exam. +/0/-

Homework

• Finish independent reading activity by 2:15 on Friday 

Quarter 2, Week 4 of 10

Final Draft of The Senior Paper Due To Be Submitted Electronically This Friday, November 8 By Midnight! 

Any Paper Received After Midnight On Friday, Through Midnight on November 22, Will Be Graded Without The Possibility of Revision!

Monday, November 4
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
2. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 5, Quiz B
3. Then: Review weekly sheet and due-dates/times
4. After: Student/Teacher conferences
5. Next: Student/Teacher conferences
6. Target Practice: I can accurately and effectively use new vocabulary in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

Homework

• Bring hard-copy of research paper to class for group round-table editing session tomorrow/Wednesday (please do not wait until class-time to ask me to print)
• Continue independent reading (see written options on the right of this page)

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 5 and 6
Classwork\

1. Learning Objective: W.11-12.10, Write routinely over extended time-frames for a range of tasks and purposes. RI.11-12.6, Determine an author's point of view or purpose...analyze how style and content contribute to power and/or persuasiveness.
2. Do Now: Write the learning objective and target practice only.  Form groups of at least 4 to begin round-table editing.  designate one person to setup a computer with the group editing slideshow from the Senior Project Community site and prepare to edit.
3. Then: Round-table editing session
4. During: Student-Teacher Conferences
5. Next: Reminder that journals will be checked this evening (minimum of 6 complete entries required for a 'B')
6. Target Practice: I am prepared to make revisions to my final draft and submit by Friday at midnight for grading. +/0/-

Homework

• Finish revising senior research paper and submit by midnight on Friday
• Continue independent reading (see written options on the right of this page)

Thursday and Friday, November 7 and 8
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W.11-12.10, Write routinely over extended time-frames for a range of tasks and purposes. RI.11-12.6, Determine an author's point of view or purpose...analyze how style and content contribute to power and/or persuasiveness.
2. Do Now: Choose one of the following prompts to write and respond-to in your journal and respond: If you've been able to complete the senior paper on time, why? If you have not been able to complete it on-time, why not?
3. Then: Optional: groups can continue round-table editing from yesterday, or students can work individually on revising papers.
4. During: Student-Teacher Conferences 
5. Next: Reminder that next week will begin intense focus on Language standards and preparation for the Expository Writing End-of-Course exam.
6. Target Practice: I am prepared to make revisions to my final draft and submit by Friday at midnight for grading. +/0/-

Homework

• Submit Final Draft of research paper by midnight on Friday/tonight (for the chance to revise)
• Study for G Level Vocabulary Unit 6, Quiz A next class
• Continue independent reading; Nov. 15 is the early submission due-date for a chance to make corrections (see written options on the right of this page)

Quarter 2, Week 3 of 10

Draft 3 of the research paper due next Friday, November 8! 

Final group-editing session during Tuesday/Wednesday classes!

Monday and Tuesday, October 28 & 29
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: L11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately new and content-specific words and phrases. W11-12.5, Develop and strenthen writing as needed by planning, editing, and revising. RI11-12.5, Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses.
2. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 5, Quiz A
3. After: Student-teacher conferences
4. During: Revising Draft 2 and Editing a partner's paper with the checklist (A green sheet must be completed by a classmate by the end of class on Wednesday/Thursday)
5. Target Practice: I am ready to conference, or have already conferred, about my second draft and know where my paper's strengths and weaknesses are. +/0/-

Homework

• Draft 2 revision checklist from you research paper packet must be completed by class-time on Wednesday/Thursday this week!
• Continue independent reading for next quarter and begin reading now! Click here for written options.

Wednesday and Thursday, October 30 & 31
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.5, Develop and strenthen writing as needed by planning, editing, and revising. RI11-12.5, Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses.
2. Do Now: Look at the Target Practice for today.  In your journal, write a short response about how your answer to this question.  Describe why you feel that way, what you have done to make the research paper what it is or is not, and how you can improve in the future.
3. After: Student-teacher conferences
4. During: Revising Draft 2 and Editing a partner's paper with the checklist (A green sheet must be completed by a classmate by the end of class on Wednesday/Thursday)
5. Target Practice: I am ready to complete the research paper process by producing a final draft. +/0/-

Homework

• Draft 2 revision checklist from you research paper packet must be completed by class-time on Wednesday/Thursday this week!
• Create Draft 3 of the research paper in your Google Drive, and print a hard-copy for class on Tuesday/Wednesday
• Study G Level Vocabulary for Unit 5, Quiz B next class!
• Continue independent reading! Early turn-in is November 15. Click here for written options.

Quarter 2, Week 2 of 10

Individual conferences will take place during class for the next two weeks! 

There will be one final round of group editing during the week of November 4-8, with the Final Draft due November 8!

Be sure to see Lady Dracula, featuring the Intermediate and Advanced Acting classes, October 25, 26, or 27!

Monday, October 21
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: L11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately new and content-specific words and phrases. W11-12.5, Develop and strenthen writing as needed by planning, editing, and revising.
2. Do Now: Vocabulary G Level Unit 4, Quiz B
3. Then: Submission of Research Paper Draft 2 (Login to Senior Project Website required)
4. After: Quiz Corrections
5. Next: Review Quarter 2 Goals and Expectations
6. Journal: write down three questions to ask about your paper when you conference with the teacher to discuss the second draft (answers are not necessary, only questions).  Leave space for more before today's target practice.
7. Target Practice: I am ready to conference about my second draft and know where my paper's strengths and weaknesses are. +/0/-

Homework

• Continue independent reading for next quarter and begin reading now!  Click here for written options.
• Begin making revisions to Draft 2 after your in-class conference.

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22 & 23
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.5, Develop and strenthen writing as needed by planning, editing, and revising. RI11-12.5, Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses.
2. Do Now: In your journal, write down a question to ask during your Draft 2 conference.  If you have already conferenced, write the answer to one of the questions created.
3. After: Student-teacher conferences
4. During: Revising Draft 2 and Editing a partner's paper with the checklist
5. Target Practice:  I am ready to conference, or have already conferenced, about my second draft and know where my paper's strengths and weaknesses are. +/0/-

Homework

• Continue independent reading for next quarter and begin reading now!  Click here for written options.
• Begin making revisions to Draft 2 after your in-class conference.

Thursday and Friday, October 24 & 25
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.5, Develop and strenthen writing as needed by planning, editing, and revising. RI11-12.5, Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses.
2. Do Now: In your journal, write down a question to ask during your Draft 2 conference.  If you have already conferenced, write the answer to one of the questions created.
3. After: Student-teacher conferences
4. During: Revising Draft 2 and Editing a partner's paper with the checklist
5. Target Practice:  I am ready to conference, or have already conferenced, about my second draft and know where my paper's strengths and weaknesses are. +/0/-

Homework

• Continue making edits to Draft 2, even if you've already conferred with the teacher (Use the Senior Project Website to help)
• Study G Level Vocabulary for Unit 5, Quiz B next class!
• Continue independent reading for next quarter and begin reading now!  Click here for written options.

Quarter 2, Week 1 of 10

Reminder: Draft 2 of the Research Paper is Due on MONDAY, OCTOBER 21!

Monday and Wednesday, October 14 and 16
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W 11-12.5, Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose.
2. Do Now: In your journal, write the following prompt: Do you agree or disagree with the author's claim that the senior project is such a positive thing?
3. After: Read the article and the comments.
4. Then: In your journal, plan-out your response by identifying your claim, a counter-claim, and how you plan to refute that counter-claim (use the article and the comments to help with this)
5. Next: Write the multi-paragraph essay!  Remember: You are arguing a point in this essay; so, use all of the information from the article, the comments, and your own personal beliefs.
6. Target Practice: I can support my view about a topic, recognize that another view exists in opposition to my own, and refute it with effective evidence in a written essay. +/0/- 

Homework

• Bring printed version of your research paper to next class (no matter where you are in the writing process)

Tuesday and Friday, October 15 and 18
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W 11-12.5, Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose.
2. Do Now: In your journal, copy the following prompt and write your response: What is the biggest obstacle for me in writing an effective argument?
3. After: Introduce the group editing process (click here for the link to slideshow on the Senior Project Website)
4. Then: Begin the Draft Editing Activity
5. Next: Complete the Draft Editing Activity with the checklist
6. Target Practice: I can begin Draft 2 of my research paper by editing Draft 1 using comments from the Draft Editing Activity. +/0/-

Homework

• Study for G Level vocabulary Unit 4, Quiz B on Monday
• Make edits and create Draft 2 of the research paper due on Monday, October 21 (Individual student meetings begin that day and continue for two weeks) 
• Choose independent reading for Quarter 2 (early turn-in will be November 15)

Quarter 1, Week 9 of 9

Draft 1 of the Research Paper is due October 4! 

Students who want feedback before the break must submit to the Senior Project website by September 30 at midnight.

Monday, September 30
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: RI11-12.5-Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her argument. W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Cumulative Vocabulary Exam practice (write score and missed words in journal)
3. After: Looking at the 'A' paper sample from Senior Project website
4. Then: Looking at the 'F' paper sample from Senior Project website
5. During: Identifying in-text citations (click here to see the examples on the Purdue Owl)
6. Target Practice: I can use knowledge gained from viewing sample papers and the information provided in class to improve the vocabulary in my research paper. +/0/-

Homework

• Finish writing Draft 1 of the research paper by Friday and submit to Senior Project Website by midnight
• Study for cumulative vocabulary exam!

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1 & 2
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: RI11-12.5-Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her argument. W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Share your Draft 1 document with one other student in class, and allow 'commenting' rights only.  Read each-others' papers and leave one comment about whether or not you see errors with in-text citations.
3. After: Reviewing the 'A' and 'B' paper samples from the Senior Project website for in-text citations
4. Then: Using the Purdue Owl website to update in-text citations
5. Next: Update in-text citations
6. Target Practice: I can properly cite a direct quotation or paraphrase of a source within my paper. +/0/-

Homework

• Study for cumulative vocabulary exam!
• Senior Paper Draft 1 due for submission to the Senior Project Community website by Friday @ midnight

Thursday and Friday, October 3 & 4
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: RI11-12.5-Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her argument. W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Read the shared document from last class for the conclusion paragraph only.  Leave at least one comment about how it can be improved.  Pay special attention to the clincher, as it is the last thing your teacher will read and remember about the paper.
3. After: Read Works Cited from the 'A' and 'B' paper samples
4. Then: Using the Purdue Owl website to write the Works Cited page
5. Next: Submitting the paper to the Senior Project Community website
6. Target Practice: I can finish writing an effective first draft of my research paper. +/0/-

Homework

• Finish writing Draft 1 of the research paper by Friday, October 4 to complete the assignment on-time. (Use the Senior Project Website to help)
• Study vocabulary for Unit 4, Quiz A the first Monday back from break!
• If you are going to begin making changes to your research paper, make sure to open 'Draft 1' and 'make a copy' before making any changes.  This new file should be called 'Draft 2'.
• Choose independent reading for next quarter and begin reading now!  Click here for written options.

Quarter 1, Week 8 of 9

Draft 1 of the Research Paper is due September 30-October 4! 

Students who want feedback before the break must turn-on by September 30.

Monday, September 23
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: RI11-12.5-Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her argument. W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Create Draft 1 of the research paper in school Google account.  Use 'Research Paper' template from the Senior Project Website. (Teacher will stamp journals up to the previous class)
3. After: Looking at the 'A' paper sample from Senior Project website
4. Then: Looking at the 'F' paper sample from Senior Project website
5. Next: Begin writing introductory paragraph using the Purdue Owl website
6. Target Practice: I can use knowledge gained from viewing sample papers and the information provided in class to write my introductory paragraph. +/0/-

Homework

• Write the introductory paragraph of the research paper in your Draft 1 document.
• Independent reading due Friday by 2:15

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24 & 25
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: RI11-12.5-Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her argument. W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Share your Draft 1 document with one other student in class, and allow 'commenting' rights only.  Read each-others' paragraphs and leave one comment on the thesis statement about whether or not you believe it is arguable.  If it is not, give some information why.
3. After: Reviewing the 'A' and 'B' paper samples from the Senior Project website for conclusion paragraphs
4. Then: Using the Purdue Owl website to write the conclusion paragraph
5. Next: Complete the conclusion paragraph
6. Target Practice: I can write an effective conclusion to my paper that restates the topic, address the major issues in the paper, both claims and counterclaims, and leaves the reader with a definitive clinching statement advocating for my perspective on the topic. +/0/-

Homework

• Write a body paragraph for a subtopic in your Draft 1 document. Use the Senior Project Website to help. (Writing more than one will be beneficial, so try to do so.)
• Independent reading is due by this Friday @ 2:15 (only hard-copies will be accepted)

Thursday and Friday, September 26 & 27
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: RI11-12.5-Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her argument. W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Read the shared document from last class for the conclusion paragraph only.  Leave at least one comment about how it can be improved.  Pay special attention to the clincher, as it is the last thing your teacher will read and remember about the paper.
3. After: Read body paragraphs from the 'A' and 'B' paper samples
4. Then: Using the Purdue Owl website to write body paragraphs
5. Next: Using They Say, I Say sentence starters in body paragraphs
6. Target Practice: I can finish writing an effective first draft of my research paper. +/0/-

Homework

• Independent reading due by Friday @ 2:15 (hard-copy only)
• Finish writing Draft 1 of the research paper by Monday, October 30 if you want feedback before the break, and by Friday, October 4 to complete the assignment on-time. (Use the Senior Project Website to help)
• Next Week: Cumulative Vocabulary Exam! Click here to study using Vocabtest.com

Quarter 1, Week 7 of 9

Reminder: After you present, remember to share your slideshow with me (wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us) and submit to the Senior Project Website.  You must complete this step to receive the score given in class!

Monday, September 16
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: SL11-12.2- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media. SL11-12.3- Evaluate speaker's point of view, reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric. 11-12.4-6- Make strategic use of digital media to present information and findings from research to an audience using a variety of verbal and non-verbal techniques. 
2. Do Now: In your journal, fold the page into three columns.  Title the columns: done well, needs improvement, improve my own.  You will use the language on the rubric criteria to fill in the first two columns.  The third will be a few words about how you can use information from this presentation to improve your own.
3. Next: Presentations
4. Then: Presentations
5. After: Presentations
6. Target Practice: (for presenters only) I can gather and present material from my research in a logical manner that the audience can follow. (for everyone) I can listen to a discussion of material and use it to improve my own ideas. +/0/-

Homework

• Complete take-home Senior Vocabulary G Level Unit 3, Quiz B(by Friday @ 2:15)
• Begin writing research paper, Draft 1 (Click here and read the 'Introductions' section BEFORE writing!)
• Reminder: Go to the Senior Project Website and see the sample papers under the 'English' tab before writing

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 & 18
Classwork

• Learning Objective: SL11-12.2- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media. SL11-12.3- Evaluate speaker's point of view, reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric. 11-12.4-6- Make strategic use of digital media to present information and findings from research to an audience using a variety of verbal and non-verbal techniques. 
• Do Now: In your journal, fold the page into three columns.  Title the columns: done well, needs improvement, improve my own.  You will use the language on the rubric criteria to fill in the first two columns.  The third will be a few words about how you can use information from this presentation to improve your own.
• Next: Presentations
• Then: Presentations
• After: Presentations
• Target Practice: (for presenters only) I can gather and present material from my research in a logical manner that the audience can follow. (for everyone) I can listen to a discussion of material and use it to improve my own ideas. +/0/-

Homework

• Begin writing research paper, Draft 1(Click here and read the 'Body Paragraphs' section BEFORE writing!)
• Reminder: Go to the Senior Project Website and see the sample papers under the 'English' tab before writing

Thursday and Friday, September 19 & 20
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: SL11-12.2- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media. SL11-12.3- Evaluate speaker's point of view, reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric. 11-12.4-6- Make strategic use of digital media to present information and findings from research to an audience using a variety of verbal and non-verbal techniques. 
2. Do Now: In your journal, fold the page into three columns.  Title the columns: done well, needs improvement, improve my own.  You will use the language on the rubric criteria to fill in the first two columns.  The third will be a few words about how you can use information from this presentation to improve your own.
3. Next: Presentations
4. Then: Presentations
5. After: Presentations
6. Target Practice: (for presenters only) I can gather and present material from my research in a logical manner that the audience can follow. (for everyone) I can listen to a discussion of material and use it to improve my own ideas. +/0/-

Homework

• Begin writing research paper, Draft 1(Click here and read the 'Conclusions' section BEFORE writing!)
• Reminder: Go to the Senior Project Website and see the sample papers under the 'English' tab before writing
• Reminder: Independent reading will be accepted until next Friday, September 27!

Quarter 1, Week 6 of 9

Reminder: F-205 will be open every Thursday from 2-3 pm for any student who wishes to take advantage of the time, computers, and extra help from teachers!

Reminder:Annotated Bibliographies are due to be submitted electronically THIS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 to the Senior Project website.  Make sure to 'share' the document with me before completing the submission page!

Monday, September 9

Classwork

1. Learning Objective: L11-12.6- Acquire and use accurately general academic or domain-specific words and phrases. W11-12.6- Use technology, including the internet, to publish and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
2. Do Now: Senior G Level Vocabulary Unit 3, Quiz A
3. After: Submit annotated bibliography to Senior Project website (must be logged into your School Google account to access submission page)
4. Then: Create slideshow outline from template
5. Next: finalizing thesis statements using page 10 of the Senior Paper packet
6. Target Practice: I can use vocabulary learned through my research and the weekly quizzes to write an argumentative thesis statement for my research paper. +/0/-

Homework

• Using the thesis statement, identify three subtopics for your research paper, and create the cover and introductory slides of the slideshow by Tuesday/Wednesday

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 & 11

Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Copy the following prompt into your journal, then answer in a single-paragraph response as completely as possible: What is the topic of your paper? how will you break it down into understandable terms for your reader? (Remember: State your topic, state your claims, give examples to support them, state your counter-claim, refute it, then conclude. This should be a solid 8-12 sentence paragraph.)
3. After: Using the Sample A paper from the senior project website, develop a slideshow like the one students will be creating
4. Then: Continue making slides 3, 4, and 5 of the slideshow outline (add speaker notes to each slide as-needed)
5. Next: (time permitting) Create the conclusion slide and copy/paste MLA information from Annotated Bibliography to the Works Cited slide
6. Target Practice: I can organize my ideas for an argumentative research paper using both key terms and pictures on a slideshow. +/0/-

Homework

• Finish all 7 slides of the slideshow outline for practice during class on Thursday/Friday (presentations begin on Monday, September 16

Thursday and Friday, September 12 & 13

Classwork

1. Learning Objective: SL11-12.4- Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow.
2. Do Now: Copy the following prompt in your journal and respond in a single paragraph: Looking at the paragraph you wrote last class, write a paragraph that further explains the counter-claim to your thesis. (Remember: State the counter-claim, give the reasons people support that claim, and conclude by refuting it with research that supports your side of the argument.  This should be a solid 7-10 sentence paragraph.)
3. After: Presentation techniques to use next week
4. Then: Finish slideshows
5. Next: (time-permitting) Practice presentation techniques
6. Target Practice: I can use the slideshow visual aid and the techniques discussed in class to enhance my presentation next week. +/0/- 

Homework

• Practice presentation using the slideshow outline.  Presentations begin on Monday, September 16 and conclude Friday, September 23!
• Independent reading will still be accepted until September 27

Reminder:Presentations begin on Monday, September 16 and conclude Friday, September 23!

Quarter 1, Week 5 of 9

Attention Students and Parents:

Mid-quarter Grades will be available shortly.  Please log in to your Edline account to see the most up-to-date information. 

Thursday study hall sessions in Mr. Fisher's room, F-205, continue this Thursday from 2-3.  All are welcome!  Those who are required to be there, please be prompt.  Notifications will be made to administration and parents for students who do not attend.

Monday September 9 is the first major Senior Paper due-date: Annotated Bibliography with at least 7 complete sources.  Follow the link to the right for the sample on your Senior Project website.

Monday, September 2 (Holiday, No School for Students)
Classwork

1. None

Homework

• None

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 3 & 4
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: L11-12.6-Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words. W11-12.8- Gather relevant information from multiple authritative print and digital sources, assess strengths and weaknesses, and integrate information to maintain the flow of ideas.
2. Do Now: G Level Senior Vocabulary Unit 2, Quiz B
3. After: Review past quiz grades and review of classroom expectations
4. Then: Complete page 5 of the Senior Paper packet
5. Next: Use the completed page 5 to refine your search, and continue adding sources to your Annotated Bibliography (due with at least 7 sources when you walk into class on Monday, September 9)
6. Target Practice: I am ready to brainstorm thesis statements and begin my Research Paper Powerpoint. +/0/-

Homework

• Continue adding sources to the Annotated Bibliography (Due Monday, September 9 with at least 7 COMPLETE sources)
• Independent reading will be accepted until Friday, September 27 without penalty (you will not have an opportunity to revise)

Thursday and Friday, September 5 & 6
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence.
2. Do Now: Use the ideas from page 5 of the research paper packet and any other information you have to create a list of at least 10 key words you might use in writing a thesis statement for your research paper.
3. After: Begin brainstorming thesis statements with pages 9 and 10 in the Research Paper Packet
4. Then: Preview page 11, then create the Research Paper Powerpoint Outline file from a template
5. Next: Students determine how to best-use their time (researching sources, writing thesis statement options, updating powerpoint)
6. Target Practice: I have more than 7 sources on my annotated bibliography, a good idea what my thesis statement will be, and am ready to create my powerpoint outline for presentations beginning Monday, September 16. +/0/-

Homework

• Update annotated bibliography with at least 7 complete sources and submit to Senior Project website by the end of class on Monday, September 9 (you must be logged in under your Kekaulike Google account to see the submission page)
• Continue working on Powerpoint Outline for presentation beginning Monday, September 16 (this will be your official commitment to a thesis statement
• Study for G Level Senior Vocabulary Unit 3, Quiz A on Monday

Quarter 1, Week 4 of 9

Starting This Thursday, August 29: 

Mr. Fisher will be available after school every Thursday from 2-3 pm for extra help at all phases of the Senior Paper.  Please make arrangements to attend if you would like to receive extra help. 

Monday, August 26
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: L11-12.6- Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
2. Do Now: Copy the learning objective only and prepare for today's quiz.
3. Then: Vocabulary Unit 2, Quiz A (after the quiz, copy the 'target practice' and answer the question in your journal)
4. After: Review the weekly sheet, up-coming due dates, and old grades
5. Target Practice: How will understanding this new vocabulary aid you in presearching your Senior Paper topic this week?

Homework

• Complete independent reading by this Friday, August 30 to be eligible for revision
• Important: Make sure you know your Kekaulike Google Account login information.  You will need it at ALL TIMES from now until the end of your high school career!
• By the end of the next class, you will be expected to have ONE COMPLETE bibliographical entry!
• Bring ALL SENIOR PAPER materials with you to class from today until November 8!

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27 & 28
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.8- Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively, assess strengths and weaknesses, purpose, audience, and follow a standard citation format (MLA).
2. Do Now: Create five questions that that will guide your presearch today.  These questions should be about your topic.  They may be general or specific.
3. Then: Begin presearching these questions using the computer.  Any source that meets the RADCAB criteria should be considered for placing on the annotated bibliography
4. After: At least one of the sources you found today must have a COMPLETE ANNOTATED BIBIOGRAPHY ENTRY before you leave class!
5. Target Practice: Create five more topic-specific questions based on the presearch you conducted today.  Write those questions in your journal.

Homework

• Complete independent reading by this Friday, August 30 to be eligible for revision
• By the end of next class you will be expected to have THREE COMPLETE bibliographical entries!

Thursday and Friday, August 29 & 30
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.8- Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively, assess strengths and weaknesses, purpose, audience, and follow a standard citation format (MLA).
2. Do Now: What different types of search engines can you use effectively on the internet?
3. Then: Searching with library resources (use focused questioning from last class' Target Practice)
4. After: At least two of the sources you found today must have COMPLETE ANNOTATED BIBIOGRAPHY ENTRIES before you leave class!
5. Target Practice: Create five more topic-specific questions based on the presearch you conducted today.  Write those questions in your journal.

Homework

• Complete independent reading by this Friday, August 30 to be eligible for revision
• By the end of next class you will be expected to have FIVE COMPLETE bibliographical entries! Annotated Bibliography with AT LEAST 7 COMPLETE ENTRIES is due Monday, September 9!
• Study for Vocabulary Unit 2, Quiz B next class