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

Quarter 1, Week 3 of 9

Reminder: As your classroom contract states, NO LATE CLASS OR HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING TODAY.  Quiz make-ups for absences will only be provided after a doctor's note is produced.

Monday, August 19

Classwork

1. Learning Objective: L11-12.6- Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
2. Do Now: Senior Vocabulary Unit 1, Quiz B
3. After: Preview Senior Vocabulary Unit 2
4. Then: Edit college essay for content
5. Next: Revise on computers and submit documents by clicking here
6. Target Practice: I can identify the meaning and accurately use words from this week's vocabulary list. +/o/-

Homework

• Enrichment: continue revising college essay at home
• Continue independent reading (written activity due August 30!)

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20 & 21

Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W11-12.10- Write routinely for extended periods of time for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
2. Do Now: (In your journal) Why do you think it is important to write about a single topic over an extended period of time, rather than a group of smaller ones?
3. After: Finish revising essays and word processing the final draft
4. Then: Share your essay with a partner in your class and have them leave at least five comments.  Address the comments by revising your essay.
5. Next: Click here to submit your final draft
6. Target Practice: My essay is ready to submit to colleges for admission consideration. +/o/-

Homework

• Continue independent reading (due August 30!)

Thursday and Friday, August 22 & 23

Classwork

1. Learning Objective: RI11-12.5- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses.
2. Do Now: (In your Journal) When trying to learn about possible topic ideas, you might be consulting sources for guidance. How do you know those sources are effective ones? Elaborate.
3. After: Using the RADCAB method to determine the validity of a source (Practice A)
4. Then: Practicing the RADCAB method in small groups to determine the validity of a source (Practice B)
5. Next: Individual determination of the validity of a source using the RADCAB method (Student Choice)
6. Target Practice: (in journal) Do you feel capable of using this method to determine the validity of sources on your Senior Paper? +/o/-

Homework

• Study for Senior Vocabulary Unit 2, Quiz A on Monday
• Continue independent reading (due August 30)

Enrichment Reminder: If you attend the MAPA performance of Les Miserables Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Write your name on the back of your ticket stub and present it to Mr. Fisher for Enrichment credit.

Quarter 1, Week 2 of 9

Monday, August 12
Classwork

1. Senior Vocabulary Unit 1, Quiz A
2. Learning Objective: W 11-12.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
3. Do Now: Read list of essay topics and choose one that you feel most comfortable writing about.Writing Prompts for 650-word essay:

• Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
• Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
• Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
• Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
• Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

1. After: Plan-out your response.
2. Then: Write your response.
3. Target Practice: Self-assess +/o/-

Homework

• Bring Signed form (pink) to class on Thursday for check
• Continue Independent Reading (writing assignment due August 30!)
• Continue thinking about Senior Project Topic/Product ideas (Official Selection in Social Studies classes, August 27/28!)

Tuesday, August 13
Classwork

1. Senior Vocabulary Unit 1, Quiz A
2. Learning Objective: SL11-12.4, Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective that the audience can follow. W 11-12.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
3. Do Now: Use answers to interview questions to create paragraph introducing partners from last class 
4. After: Present Partners 
5. Target Practice: What characteristics do you think were most relevant?  Least?

Homework.

1. Bring Signed form (pink) to class on Thursday for check
2. Continue Independent Reading (writing assignment due August 30!)
3. Narrow Senior Project Topic/Product ideas as directed by your Social Studies teacher!

Wednesday and Thursday, August 14 & 15
Classwork

1. Learning Objective: W 11-12.3- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
2. Do Now: Choose one of the prompts below and write one or two sentences about why this is the best one for you to write an essay about.
• Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
• Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
• Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
• Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
• Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. 
3. Then: Begin planning your response.  Use this graphic organizer if you have a computer. Use this graphic organizer if you do not have a computer (write in your journal).
4. Next: Select Prompt for writing sample and begin planning your response (see the rubric here) 
5. Target Practice: Do you believe you've written an essay using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well structured event sequences? +/o/-

Homework

• Bring Signed form (pink) to class on Thursday for check
• Study for Senior Vocabulary Unit 1, Quiz B
• Continue Independent Reading (writing assignment due August 30!)
• Continue Narrowing Senior Project Topic/Product ideas
• Reminder: Ask your parents to attend Kekaulike Open House- Thursday Night, August 15, at 6:00