Sunday, December 15, 2013

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.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

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.