Quarter 2, week 7 of 10

Reminder: Friday is the last day to complete: Annotated Bibliography, Outline, EA 1, and EA 2! 

Reminder: Failure to complete these activities by Friday results in failure of the course and decreases the chance of graduation with the Class of 2017!

Monday, November 28

 or 

Tuesday, November 29

Due Today: INB Check #5

Learning Target: All standards assessed by STAR Reading.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read and annotate Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10. Attach to the next page of your INB. This will be the LAST STAMPED PAGE of INB Check #5.
2. After: STAR Reading Assessment (click to begin)
3. Then: Last chance to make-up any missed stamps
4. Next: Complete INB Check #5 inside the front cover of your INB.

From	To	# of Stamps	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
11/5	11/29	/8	INB Check #5	Do not write

Target Practice: I have improved my reading level from the last STAR Assessment. Fist-5?

Homework

• Complete revisions to draft of EA 2: Research Paper using a different method from last class
• Independent Reading Bonus: Check your e-mail (only applies if AB is completed by Friday)

Tuesday, November 29

 or 

Wednesday, November 30

Due Today: Shared Draft of EA 2

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Strengthen writing through editing, revision, or trying a new method. RI.11-12.5 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read and annotate the rubric provided. Then, discuss where your strengths and struggles will be on revising the essay to be proficient or better on the rubric. Attach it to the NEXT PAGE of your INB.
2. After: Q&A about the requirements of the rubric
3. Then: Make sure your essay is shared with at least three other people in class. Meet with your group to determine how you will assess each essay using the rubric.
4. Next: Use the rubric to leave feedback on each essay during the time provided.

Target Practice: I can leave effective editing remarks on a peer essay, as well as use the ones left on mine in to revise the essay to a proficient or better level. Fist-5?

Homework

• Complete revisions to draft of EA 2: Research Paper
• Independent Reading Bonus: Check your e-mail (only applies if AB is completed by Friday)

Thursday, December 1 or Friday, December 2

Due Today: All 4 Research Paper Elements (Friday)

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Strengthen writing through editing, revision, or trying a new method. 

Classwork

1. Do Now: Title the NEXT PAGE of your INB What do I need to do next on the Senior Paper? Write today's date at the top-left. Using evidence from the rubric and your essay, respond to the prompt in the time provided. Consider successes so far, struggles, your responses to those struggles, and any other details that will help you respond to the prompt. Remember to use evidence from your essay and the rubric to support your response.
2. After: Use the checklist provided to see if there are any basic requirements of the Senior Paper which you may be missing. Make sure to complete the entire paper. Attach it to the NEXT PAGE of your INB.
3. Then: Individual Student-Teacher Meetings
4. Next: Individual Student-Teacher Meetings

Target Practice: I can revise my Senior Paper to a proficient or better level. Fist-5?

Homework

• Complete revisions to draft of EA 2: Research Paper
• Independent Reading Bonus: Check your e-mail (only applies if AB is completed by Friday)

Looking Ahead...Individual meetings and Shakespeare in Hawaii!

Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10 (Happy Thanksgiving!)

Monday, November 21

 or 

Tuesday, November 22

Due Today: None

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Improve writing through editing and revision, or by trying a new method.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read and annotate Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10. Attach it to the NEXT PAGE of your INB.
2. After: Using YOUR computer, view and read the slideshow linked here. It will help you understand how to BALANCE quotes and commentary in your essay.
3. Then: Revise EA 2 by using the skills learned from this slideshow. It would be a good idea to keep the slideshow open to reference during your revision time.
• REMINDER: If you have not completed EA 1, DO THAT FIRST!
4. Next: Click here to play the Plagiarism Game! (time-permitting)

Target Practice: I can revise my EA 2: Senior Research Paper to include effective commentary in the body paragraphs. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue Revising EA 2: Senior Research Paper (a 5-9 page draft is DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23!)

Tuesday, November 22

 or 

Wednesday, November 23

Due Today: 5-9 page draft of EA 2: Senior Research Paper (Wednesday ONLY)

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Improve writing through editing and revision, or by trying a new method.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Using YOUR computer, click this link to the English page of the Senior Project Site. Choose ONE of the links in the Paragraph Writing Help box to help improve your writing. Read or view the link carefully before beginning your editing efforts today.
• HINT: You may wish to click on several links before settling on one for your editing efforts today.
2. After: Edit and revise EA 2 using the suggestions from the source you chose.
• REMINDER: If you have not completed EA 1, DO THAT FIRST!
3. Then: Share your document with at least THREE other people in class. You will need this for peer editing next week.
4. Next: ...Happy Thanksgiving!

Target Practice: I can improve my writing of EA 2: Senior Research Paper through editing and revision. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue Revising EA 2: Senior Research Paper (a 5-9 page draft is DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23!)
• View your updated grade on Infinite Campus.

Looking Ahead...Round-table editing and scoring EA 2: Senior Research Paper with the rubric!

Quarter 2, Week 5 of 10...Half-way point!

Monday, November 14

 or 

Tuesday, November 15

Due Today: None

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Strengthen writing through a variety of methods. SL.11-12.1d Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspective and determine what additional information is required.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read and annotate Quarter 2, Week 5 of 10. Attach to the next page of your INB.
2. After: Teacher-lead review of the basic requirements for EA 2 (p. 4 of the Research Paper Packet)
3. Then: Title the next page of your INB Socratic Seminar #4. Fold the page into four columns. Write today's date at the top-left corner. Title the columns: Questions, Personal Goal, Notes, and Reflection.
4. Next: Find your group of 3 and begin the discussion about each round's topic (look at the next lesson's Do Now). have at least 3 questions prepared for each round written in the Questions column by the end of class. Determine what sources you will need to consult during the seminar.

Target Practice: I understand and can explain the requirements for my EA 2: Research Paper. Fist-5?

Homework

• Copy the text of EA 1 over to the EA 2 document shared with you in Google Classroom.
• Continue adding sources to your annotated bibliography to specifically be using in your CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, OR REFUTE paragraphs.

Tuesday, November 15

 or 

Wednesday, November 16

Due Today: 5 paragraph draft of EA 2 (Google Classroom Doc)

Learning Target: SL.11-12.1(all) Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions. SL.11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information in order to make informed decisions.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Write your Personal Goal for today's seminar.
2. After: Review rounds for Socratic Seminar #4.
• Reflecting on Obstacles to Completing EA1...and finding solutions
• Topic Troubles
• Predicting Obstacles to Completing EA2...and finding soluctions
3. Then: Conduct Socratic Seminar #4 (3 rounds @ 7-10 min. each)
4. Next: Reflect on your Personal Goal for today. Use the Reflection column to write about whether you met or did not meet your Personal Goal. Explain using evidence from the seminar and your Notes.

Target Practice: I understand and can explain the requirements for my EA 2: Research Paper. Fist-5?

Homework

• Copy the MLA format for the sources already used in your research paper from the annotated bibliography to the Works Cited page of your paper. Only the MLA information should be moved.

Thursday, November 17

 or 

Friday, November 18

Due Today: Current Works Cited page

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Strengthen writing through a variety of methods.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Open your EA 2: Research Paper document and highlight these different sections/paragraphs (you will need 5 different colors):
1. Introduction
2. Claim
3. Counterclaim
4. Refute
5. Conclusion
2. After: Hit ENTER after placing the cursor at the beginning of the sentence after your first citation. You are finding a place to divide the paragraph into two new ones. You may choose another place, if you so desire. 
• HINT: Try to find places where you think the paragraph begins to give "too much information" or goes "off topic."
3. Then: Add commentary and/or evidence to complete the new paragraphs
• HINT: Watch this video to learn what commentary REALLY is meant to do.
4. Next: Continue this process as many times as you need for as many sections/paragraphs as you need.

Target Practice: I can complete a draft of my EA2: Research Paper by Wednesday @ midnight. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue revising your paper by adding information to the NEW BODY PARAGRAPHS created during class. Remember that you may use this graphic organizer to help with each one.
• Look at the EA 2: Research Paper grading rubric on the English Page of the Senior Project Site.

Looking Ahead...a draft of your EA1: Research Paper is DUE BY NEXT WEDNESDAY @ MIDNIGHT!

Quarter 2, Week 4 of 10

Monday, November 7

 or 

Wednesday, November 9

Due Today: INB Check #4

Learning Target:W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning, revising, or trying a new method.

Classwork

1. Do Now: INB Check #4

• From	To	# of Stamps	Assignment Name	Score	Peer Initial
  10/3	11/4	/8	INB Check #4	Leave empty

2. Then: Student/Teacher Meetings
3. After: EA 1 Self-Evaluation using attached rubric (Ideas/Structure/Languge)
4. Next: Student/Teacher Meetings

Target Practice: I can revise my EA 1: Research Paper Abstract using the rubric as a guide. Fist-5?

Homework

• Revise EA 1 by Friday @ midnight
• Optional: Finish the play review by Thursday @ 2:15 (HARD COPY ONLY- see your school Gmail)

Wednesday, November 9

 or 

Thursday, November 10

Due Today: None

Learning Target:W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning, revising, or trying a new method.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read and annotate Quarter 2, Week 4 of 10. Attach it into your INB.
2. After: Work with a small group to read and evaluate EA 1 using the rubric (Ideas/Structure/Language)
3. Then: Revise EA 1 using responses from editing
4. Next: Student/Teacher Meetings

Target Practice: My EA 1: Research Paper Abstract is proficient or better and I am ready to create EA 2: the Research Paper. Fist-5?

Homework

• Revise EA 1 by Friday @ midnight
• Optional: Finish the play review by Thursday @ 2:15 (HARD COPY ONLY- see your school Gmail)

Looking Ahead...How do I turn EA 1 into EA 2? See the English Page of your Senior Project Site for ideas!