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