Quarter 1, Week 5 of 10...half-way!

Monday, August 29 or Tuesday, August 30

Due Today: INB Check #1 and AB Check #2

Learning Target: RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence for analysis of the text. RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and/or how it unfolds over the course of the text.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 1, Week 4 of 10 to the NEXT PAGE of your INB. Remember to staple on the OUTSIDE of the page. Read and annotate the page. Remember to use at least THREE different marks and write at least ONE comment.
2. After: Respond to the post for today in Google Classroom.
3. During: INB and AB check
4. Next: Revising the Photo Essay using knowledge gained from evaluating the sample essay

Target Practice: I can revise my essay using new ideas gleaned from the sample essay. Fist-5?

Homework

• Finish the photo essay for peer editing on Tuesday/Wednesday
• Continue Annotated Bibliography (Check #3 will be next week Monday/Tuesday in class for 5 or more total sources)

Tuesday, August 30 or Wednesday, August 31

Due Today: Revised Photo Essay

Learning Target: RI.11-12.6 Determine the author's point of view or purpose where rhetoric is particularly effective. RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information provided in multiple formats. 

Classwork

1. Do Now: Title the NEXT PAGE of your INB Reflecting on my Progress So Far. Write today's date at the top-left. During this 10 minute timed-writing activity, free-write about:
• how and why you chose your topic
• how challenging it was to find images
• how challenging it is to complete the essay
• how challenging it is to complete the works cited
• how you will use your time to complete the essay by Friday
2. After: Attach OPTIC sheet to the NEXT PAGE of your notebook. Use the OPTIC sheet to evaluate the following images with your group. Discuss as you each complete your own.
• McDonald's
• LEGO
• Life of Pi
• Microsoft
3. Then: How can the OPTIC strategy help you choose images more effectively for your essay?
4. Next: Senior Project Questions

Target Practice: I can use an evaluative strategy, like OPTIC, to help me determine which images to use in my Argumentative Photo Essay. Fist-5?

Homework

• Complete a draft of the Photo Essay by classtime on Thursday/Friday (we will be peer editing)
• Continue Annotated Bibliography (Check #3 will be next week Monday/Tuesday in class for 5 or more total sources)

Thursday, September 1 or Friday, September 2

Due Today: Photo Essay Draft

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Improve writing as needed through planning, drafting, revision, or a new method.

Classwork

1. Do Now: 10 minute individual revision session for Photo Essay
2. After: 30 minute group peer editing session with rubric for the Photo Essay
3. Then: 15 minute individual revision session for the Photo Essay
4. Next: 20 minute Q/A for Senior Project

Target Practice: I can use the comments made by my peers to revise my Photo Essay to the proficient level or better. Fist-5?

Homework

• Finish revisions to your essay from today's class. Self-evaluate using the rubric to make further revisions.
• Continue Annotated Bibliography (Check #3 will be next week Monday/Tuesday in class for 5 or more total sources)

Looking Ahead...Last class to work on EA 1: Photo Essay will be next week Monday/Tuesday. Our second meeting of the week will be to prepare for EA 2: Writing a Reflective Essay.

Quarter 1, Week 4 of 10

Monday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 23

Due Today: Annotated Bibliography (2 or more sources)

Learning Target: All reading standards assessed by the STAR. 

Classwork

1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 1, Week 4 of 10 to the NEXT PAGE of your INB. Remember to staple on the OUTSIDE of the page. Read and annotate the page. Remember to use at least THREE different marks and write at least ONE comment.
2. After: STAR Assessment
3. During: Teachers Stamp INB
4. Then: Workshop time for Annotated Bibliography OR Photo Essay
5. Next: Develop Socratic Seminar Questions/Discussion Topics for next class:
1. Title the NEXT PAGE of your notebook Socratic Seminar 1: Unpacking the Photo Essay
2. Create four sections on the page. Title the sections: Questions/Topics, Personal Goal for the Day, Notes, Self-Assessment.

Target Practice: I understand how to arrive prepared to the Socratic Seminar next class. Fist-5?

Homework

• Complete at least five questions or topics of discussion in your INB for the Socratic Seminar next class. The other boxes can be left blank
• Reminder: Continue working on your Photo Essay. If you would rather use Google Slides, instead of the document provided, make sure the document is in your Drive Folder for Expository Writing.
• Continue documenting sources for your Product on the Annotated Bibliography

Tuesday, August 23 or Wednesday, August 24

Due Today: Question/Topic section in INB

Learning Target: SL.11-12.1 Arrive prepared to participate in a collaborative discussion. SL.11-12.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts demonstrating command of Standard English.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Review of the Rules for Socratic Seminar (pp. 5-6) and make name tents
2. After: Writing the personal goal for the day (Advanced Goals section only)
3. Then: Inner/Outer Circle Socratic Seminar (3 rounds)
• Round 1: Previewing the Unit (Texts: WB p.4 and notes)
• Round 2: Topic Ideas- Why? (Texts: notes and Photo Essay)
• Round 3: Anticipating Problems and Solutions (Texts: notes, Photo Essay, WB p.4)
4. Next: Self-Assessment on the Seminar 

Target Practice: I know what my topic will be for the Photo Essay and am ready to begin drafting it. Fist-5?

Homework

• Begin drafting the Photo Essay if you have not done so. Remember that you can use the document I provided in Google Drive OR you may create your own using Google Slides. Any documents need to be in your Drive Folder for Expository Writing.
• Continue documenting sources for the Annotated Bibliography

Thursday, August 25 or Friday, August 26

Due Today: Photo Essay Topic and Doc or Slides begun

Learning Target: RI.11-12.3 Analyze a complex set of ideas and their change over the course of the text. L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Complete the Planning section in Workbook p.46
2. After: Photo Essay Workshop time
3. During: Check INB and/or AB#2
4. Then: Citing Images using Easybib!
5. Next: Senior Project Question/Answer Session (come prepared with questions)

Target Practice: I understand and can explain how my perspective affects my perception of an event, a person, or a topic. Fist-5?

Homework

• The basic 10-part structural outline of your Photo Essay must be created by next class. You should also have at least four images: Introduction, Claim, Counterclaim, Refute. Remember to keep track of the sources for these images, because they will be used to create the Works Cited page.
• Annotated Bibliography check next class (4 or more sources)
• INB Check next class (see chart below)

From	To	# of Stamps	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
8/4	8/19	/8	INB Check #1

Looking Ahead...The visual Argument: Analyzing a Photo Essay!

Quarter 1, Week 3 of 10

Reminder: Turn-in your signed parent letter!
Monday, August 15 or Tuesday, August 16

Due Today: None

Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support claims. RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information. W.11-12.1 Write arguments in support of claims about substantive topics.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 1, Week 2 of 10 to the NEXT PAGE of your INB. Remember to staple on the OUTSIDE of the page. Read and annotate the page. Remember to use at least THREE different marks and write at least ONE comment.
2. After:Attach the blue EA 1: PHOTO ESSAY to the FOLLOWING PAGE. Annotate while listening.
3. Then: On the page your blue sheet is attached to, write today's date at the top-left. Then, create a 1 sentence argumentative claim for the image below. After, create three columns titled Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. While listening, write descriptive words to help you remember what each argumentative term means.
4. Next: Introduce topic for next class: How would the expansion of free speech affect education? Attach the article you received to the NEXT PAGE of your INB.

Target Practice: I understand and can explain the skills and knowledge needed to complete EA 1: the Photo Essay. Fist-5?

Homework

• Read and annotate your article by next class (Click here for the article). This article will be an important part of the discussion.
• Continue working on your annotated bibliography. This week's check has been moved to Monday, August 22 (Periods 1, 4, and 5) or Tuesday, August 23 (Period 6).

Wednesday, August 17 or Thursday, August 18

Due Today: Read and annotate your article.

Learning Target: RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support claims. RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information. W.11-12.1 Write arguments in support of claims about substantive topics.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Choose which side of the Free Speech argument you identify most closely with:
• Claim 1: Freedom of speech should not be censored in education.
• Claim 2: Freedom of speech should be censored in education.
2. After: After writing a more specific statement with your group, revisit Ethos/Pathos/Logos from last class and decide what images will be needed to support the claim ethically, emotionally, and logically. Create a Google Doc or Slideshow with five total images to Google Classroom. The five images should:
1. Introduce the argument (Expansion of Free Speech in School)
2. Make a claim about censorship
3. Address the counterclaim
4. Refute the counterclaim
5. Close the argument and call the viewer to action
6. Reminder: NO WORDS should be used in the images! However, you may include one sentence to clarify the meaning.
3. Then: Open Discussion/Viewing of shared documents about Claims 1 and 2.
4. Next: On your own: be prepared to begin working on a topic YOU are passionate about for EA 1: the Photo Essay.

Target Practice: I understand and can explain the skills and knowledge needed to complete EA 1: the Photo Essay. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue working on your annotated bibliography. This week's check has been moved to Monday, August 22 (Periods 1, 4, and 5) or Tuesday, August 23 (Period 6).
• Arrive to class on Monday/Tuesday ready to take the STAR Reading test.
• Think about possible topics for EA 1: the Photo Essay. Have at least 3 ARGUABLE topics in mind for your TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY class.

Looking ahead...What will be the focus of my Photo Essay?

Quarter 1, Week 2 of 10

Assigned seating begins TODAY! Look at the board to find yours...
Monday, August 8 or Tuesday, August 9

Due Today: 8 1/2" x 11" 5 Subject Notebook

Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Cite at least two ideas within the text and provide evidence to support that claim. RI.11-12.5 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of an author's structure.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 1, Week 2 of 10 to the NEXT PAGE of your INB. Remember to staple on the OUTSIDE of the page. Read and annotate the document. Remember to use at least THREE different marks and write at least ONE comment.
2. After: Setup other INB sections, Checklist, and complete grading scale
3. Then: Parent Letter and Hall Pass explanation
4. Next: Complete INB Cover (time-permitting)

Target Practice: I understand the importance of completing my Interactive Notebook activities, maintaining my Hall Pass, and having the Parent Letter signed and returned. Fist-5?

Homework

• Complete cover for INB by next class (will be used during individual presentation)
• Returned signed parent-form by Friday @ 2:15

Tuesday, August 9 or Wednesday, August 10

Due Today: INB Cover

Learning Target: SL.11-12.4 Present information clearly and appropriate to the situation. SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media. SL.11-12.6 Adapt speech to the situation. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English while speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Prepare for presentation using INB. Practice presenting the following information efficiently, in the 30 seconds provided:
• Greet the audience
• Give your full name
• Overview of the three personal parts of the INB cover
• Choose one part to focus-on, and conclude with why that holds special significance
2. After: 30 Second presentations
3. Then: Accessing your Google Classroom page, Folder, and Starting your Annotated Bibliography
4. Next: Reminder to proceed DIRECTLY TO THE LIBRARY ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY

Target Practice: I know my classmates better and feel more comfortable asking at least one more person for help when I am struggling in class. Fist-5?

Homework

• Report directly to the library for EBSCO training next class
• Returned signed parent-form by Friday @ 2:15

Thursday, August 11 or Friday, August 12

Due Today: signed parent-form

Learning Target: L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of language to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. L.11-12.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Fold the NEXT PAGE of your Interactive Notebook in half, creating two columns. Title the page EBSCO Folder Review. Write today's date in the top-left corner. Title the left column 5 things I learned OR need to know. Title the right column Questions I still have about EBSCO or the AB.
2. After: Mrs. Arcas's EBSCO Folders Presentation
3. Then: Research time
4. Next: Reminder that AB is an INDEPENENT activity and WILL NOT be a part of classroom instruction after today.

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to complete the Annotated Bibliography activity for Quarter 1. Fist-5?

Homework

• Begin tracking sources for your Senior Project on the Annotated Bibliography found in your Google Classroom folder. A check will occur next week, Thursday/Friday.

Looking ahead...How does this picture present an argument?

Quarter 1, Week 1 of 10

Drop your bag in the front of the room (or anywhere with an orange bag sign).

Make sure your phone is off and in your bag OR off and charging at the charge center.

Wednesday, August 3

Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain-specific words and phrases. RI.11-12.5 Analyze how claims are developed and refined by structure. SL.11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Please have a seat where there is a computer.
2. After: Review KKHS folder or Planner Pages
3. Then: Complete the Getting to know you survey at the link above.
4. Next: Treasure Hunt for Classroom Procedures

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do to be successful in Freshman English. Fist-5?

Homework

• Return ALL signed documents to your 4th Period Teacher on Friday
• 5 Subject Notebook Needed by next class

Thursday, August 4 or Friday, August 5

Learning Target: L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain-specific words and phrases. RI.11-12.5 Analyze how claims are developed and refined by structure. SL.11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Staple the Syllabus into the FIRST PAGE of your Interactive Notebook. Read it and CIRCLE what you think are the most important activities.
2. After: Staple Instructional Schedule into the SECOND PAGE of your Interactive Notebook. Read it and STAR the big homework each week.
3. Then: Staple Treasure Hunt paper into the THIRD PAGE of your Interactive Notebook. Complete the activity.
4. Next: Plan cover for Interactive Notebook.

Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do to be successful in Freshman English. Fist-5?

Homework

• If you have not already purchased a 5 Subject notebook...GET ONE!

Looking Ahead: Preparing the Annotated Bibliography!