Monday, November 5, 2012 11/5/12EQ: What are my 2nd quarter
goals?
Warm Up: Notebook maintenance… take out all Unit 1 notebook pages, AND summer reading project, and file it in your folder.
Put SB pgs 103-185 in Springboard section
Homework: Look over the research packet – highlight issues that interest you, and make a list of CLAIMS that you might make for at least 5 different topics listed. Complete SB 143-146.
Notes:• Pre-assessment for Unit 9• Discussion of research paper• Begin unit 9 – • Vocabulary: argument, claim,
premise, support, counterargument
• Discussion of 1st quarter – and completion of Closure
Closure:
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 11/7/12
EQ: What controversial issues are important to me?
Warm Up: SB 147
Homework: Trade SB 147 with another person, and write a letter back to them (SB 148). Be sure to use persuasive appeals (SB 144). 30 Min research to narrow down your topic to 2.
Notes:• Research Packet Quiz• SB 153-164• Note taking• What is a claim?
Closure:
Thursday, November 8, 2012 11/8/12EQ: What are both sides of
the issue I am researching?
Warm Up: Prepare Pro/Con Sheet in research packet for 2 topics.
Homework: Complete 3 Notes pages on different sources about chosen topic.
Notes:• Intro to Media Center
resources• Complete Pro/Con sheet in
planner• Begin to list main
Supporting Points for Claim
Closure:
Friday , November 9, 2012 11/9/12EQ: What are the main
points that support my claim?
Warm Up: Media center lesson on ebooks
Homework: Complete 3 Notes pages on different sources about chosen topic.
Notes:• Ebooks lesson• Complete notes pages for
one encyclopedia resource, and one book
Closure:
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11/13/12EQ: How can I turn my
claim into a thesis statement?
Warm Up: SB 149 (read and highlight), complete SB 150
Homework: Complete 3 Notes pages on different sources about chosen topic. Complete RAFT for research topic
Notes:• Discuss RAFT• Thesis Statement lesson• Begin to write thesis
statements – share with a partner
Closure:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11/14/12EQ: What is an outline and
how can it help me organize my thoughts?
Warm Up: Read and highlight outline page of research packet
Homework: Complete outline for intro paragraph and supporting the claim. Decide where you need additional support and Complete 3 Notes for areas that are weak on support.
Notes:• Discuss thesis and RAFT
with research partner • Outline lesson –
– Work in pairs to review powerpoint – take notes on notes page for 11/14
– Read “Learning to Listen in English” and complete outline worksheet
– Check answer key – make corrections
– Begin working on homework
Closure:
Thursday, November 15, 2012 11/15/12EQ: What is an outline and
how can it help me organize my thoughts?
Warm Up: Make a list of points in your research paper that still need more support through evidence.
Homework: Complete outline for “addressing the counterclaim” and “conclusion” Decide where you need additional support and Complete 30 minutes of research.
Notes:• Discuss outline of intro
paragraph and thesis with research partner
• Targeted research and continued work on teacher and research partner conferencing
Closure:
Friday, November 16, 2012 11/16/12EQ: How do I turn an
outline into a first draft of my paper?
Warm Up: Complete research partner outline conference.
Homework: Write a first draft of the three paragraphs of your “supporting the claim” sections of your paper.
Notes:• Drafting and revising your
work lesson.• Begin writing HW
paragraphs
Closure:
Monday, November 19, 2012 11/19/12EQ: What is the point in
addressing a counter-argument when trying to persuade?
Warm Up: Research partner outline conference.
Homework: Write a first draft of the two paragraphs for “addressing the counterclaim”
Notes:• Research partner outline
conference• Teacher check outline,
supporting paragraphs• Evaluating Websites –
complete powerpoint and worksheet from research packet
• Begin writing HW paragraphs
Closure:
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11/20/12EQ: What can I do to be a more
effective researcher?
Warm Up: 1. Send your thesis statement to
Socrative.2. How well do you understand your
research paper claim?3. What areas have been difficult for
you in the research process?4. Do you feel like you understand
how to begin writing?5. Where can you go for help if you
are stuck when writing at home?
Homework: Write the introduction, including the hook, background information, the history of the debate, and the thesis statement.
Notes:• Teacher check
counterclaim paragraphs• Discussion of the
background information, and the history of the debate.
• Begin writing HW paragraphs
Closure:
Monday, November 26, 2012 11/26/12EQ: How can I use transitions
to make my writing flow more smoothly?
Warm Up: relocate to computer lab
Homework: Write the closing paragraph, which includes restating the thesis, refuting the counterclaims and a call to action.
Notes:• Teacher check intro
paragraph• Transitional words and
phrases• Partner work to discuss
and add transitional words.• Begin writing closing
paragraph
Closure:
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11/27/12EQ: What are some helpful
resources for citing my sources?
Warm Up: Relocate to computer lab, then read and highlight MLA worksheet, and complete exercises.
Homework: Compile works cited page
Notes:• Teacher check closing
paragraph• In-text citations, EasyBIB
and NCWiseOwl• Citation Scavenger Hunt
Closure:
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11/28/12EQ: Where does my paper
need revisions or additional research?
Warm Up: In research packet, read and highlight “Keep from plagiarizing” and “Guidelines for parenthetical Documentation”
Homework: Compile entire research paper together, including in-text citations and transitions.
Notes:• Works Cited Page notes –
hanging indent• Works Cited Page
formatting – peer edits
Closure:
Thursday, November 29, 2012 11/29/12EQ: Where does my paper
need revisions or additional research?
Warm Up: Complete research paper reflection in research packet
Homework: Make revisions to essay based on peer editing.
Notes:• Research paper reflection• Peer editing of research
paper
Closure:
Monday, December 3, 2012 12/3/12EQ: How do writers use
relationships between elements within the text?
Warm Up: Read the “Rip Van Winkle Postscript,” and complete a chart on vocabulary words.
Homework: Complete plot diagram for a narrative story, EITHER pretending you woke up from the past, or returned from the future. What would you think of today’s world? Mention at least 3 present day issues from research paper topics.
Notes:• Discussion of context clues• Bookmark strategy for
independent reading• Elements of narrative short
stories.
Closure:
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 12/4/12EQ: How do writers use
relationships between elements within the text?
Warm Up: Warm up from 12/3
Homework: Complete the worksheet on “Rip van Winkle” and “Time in Thy Flight”
Notes:• Review of bookmark
strategy for independent reading
• Complete “Rip van Winkle” and discuss theme
• Begin creating storybooks using iPads
Closure:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12/5/12EQ: How do real world
problems correlate with fiction to make interesting stories?
Warm Up: Spelling BEE!!!
Homework: Complete your assigned portion of your group storybook project. Be prepared to quickly finish for class presentations
Notes:• Complete and begin to
present storybooks
Closure:
Thursday, December 6, 2012 12/6/12EQ: How do real world
problems correlate with fiction to make interesting stories?
Warm Up: prepare for notebook check.
Homework: Complete your assigned portion of your group storybook project. Be prepared to quickly finish for class presentations
Notes:• Notebook check• Complete and begin to
present storybooks
Closure:
Friday, December 7, 2012 12/7/12EQ: How does the media try
to influence your decision making?
Warm Up: Literature book pg 980 – write a paragraph answering the Activity questions.
Homework: find a sample of an ad, article, or other type of media that has bias. Identify claim with supporting evidence, and they type of persuasive techniques that are used.
Notes:• Warm up• Activity 1 – pgs 984-987, fill
out vocabulary worksheet and put in vocab section. Answer close read questions on own paper and turn in.
• Activity 2 – Create chart like pg 989 of lit book, read 988-996 and complete chart. When done, answer questions on 997-998.
Closure:
Monday, December 10, 2012 12/10/12EQ: How do authors link
interesting stories to real life issues?
Warm Up: collect materials for electronic storybooks
Homework: edit rough drafts – particularly the Works Cited page. Collect all resources you reviewed to have for class on Tuesday for annotated bibliography
Notes:• Complete electronic
storybooks and prepare to present
• Begin to work on appeals and fallacies
Closure:
NOTE: we did NOT do a notes page for this day -
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12/11/12EQ: How do authors link
interesting stories to real life issues?
Warm Up: finish Unit 9 vocabulary. Add the following words to your vocabulary sheet – anecdote, loaded language, statistic, claim, premise, counterargument
Homework: study vocabulary words for Holt Unit 9
Notes:• Present electronic
storybooks• Begin to work on appeals
and fallacies
Closure:
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12/12/12EQ: What techniques are
persuasive, and how are they used in society?
Warm Up: Complete Activity 2 from 12/7.
Homework: Write your own version of a persuasive advertisement. You need to identify your claim and the types of appeals you used.
Notes:• Complete appeals and
fallacies• “Educating Sons” and “The
First Americans”
Closure:
Thursday, December 13, 2012 12/13/12EQ: What techniques are
persuasive, and how are they used in society?
Warm Up: Trade advertisements with a neighbor. Write a paragraph explaining:
• Were you persuaded• Why, or why not?• What else could they have
done to be more convincing?
Homework: Rough draft edits – Study for Unit 9 test!
Notes:• “Educating Sons” and “The
First Americans”
Closure:
Friday, December 14, 2012 12/14/12EQ: What did l do to
prepare for the Unit 9 test today?
Warm Up: Study 10 minutes
Homework: Rough draft edits – Final paper is DUE on December 20!
Notes:• Take unit 9 test – use your
OWN paper, and do not write on the test.
• When done – Grammar book and grammar section– Pg 438: define “sentence
fragment” Read pgs 438-439 and complete Exercise 1 on 440.
– Pg 441: define “run-on sentence” Read pgs 441-443, and complete Exercise 2 and Review A on pgs 442-443.
Closure:
Monday, December 17, 2012 12/17/12EQ: How can I effectively make
persuasive appeals during a debate?
– Warm Up: complete grammar activities from Friday
– Pg 438: define “sentence fragment” Read pgs 438-439 and complete Exercise 1 on 440.
– Pg 441: define “run-on sentence” Read pgs 441-443, and complete Exercise 2 and Review A on pgs 442-443.
Homework: Rough draft edits – Final paper is DUE on December 20!
Notes:• Re-read SB 143-146 (may be
on Nov 5 pg.)Debate questions:• Should dodgeball be played
in public schools?• Should most zoos be
closed?• Should school uniforms be
mandatory?
Closure:
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 12/18/12EQ: What areas of public
speaking are difficult for me?
Warm Up: Read “Ask a Question” and formulate 2 questions for each side of the debated isses (12 questions total)
Homework: Rough draft edits – Final paper is DUE on December 20!
Notes:Debate prep – 20 minutes - Debates
Closure:
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 12/18/12EQ: What areas of public
speaking are difficult for me?
Warm Up: Read “Ask a Question” and formulate 2 questions for each side of the debated issues (12 questions total)
Homework: Rough draft edits – Final paper is DUE on December 20!
Notes:Debate prep – 20 minutes - Debates
Closure:
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12/19/12EQ: How does a “well
spoken” person present him/herself?
Warm Up: Prepare tables for next debates –
Homework: Rough draft edits – Final paper is DUE on December 20!
Notes:• Debates• Read “Jean Shepherd… Still
Lurking in the Darkness”
Closure:
Thursday, December 20, 2012 12/20/12EQ: How does author’s
purpose compare to characterization?
Warm Up: Complete Exercise 2 in packet, and prepare for Exercise 4
Homework: Have a happy holiday season!
Notes:• “A Christmas Story” by
Jean Shepherd
Closure:
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 1/2/13EQ: How does an author’s
life affect his/her writing?
Warm Up: Animal Farm Pre-Assessment
Homework: Read Orwell Biography and Animal Farm Background. Create outline notes listing important details.
Notes:• Pre-assessment• “Why I Write” excerpt• George Orwell biography
with guided notes
Closure:
Thursday, January 3, 2013 1/3/13EQ: Why is it important to
study the time period in which a piece of literature was written?
Warm Up: Vocabulary Animal Farm Part I
Homework: Read Chapter 1 of Animal Farm
Notes:• Vocabulary• Animal Farm Background
Closure:
Friday, January 4, 2013 1/4/13EQ: What is an allegory?
How can symbolism and underlying meanings be identified in literature?
Warm Up: Review of Dialectical Journals – read and study exemplars, and complete one more on chapter 1 to share with the class.
Homework: Read Chapter 2 of Animal Farm
Notes:• Allegory• Sneetches worksheet
Closure:
Monday, January 7, 2013 1/7/13EQ: What is the most
effective way for me to study to understand novel details?
Warm Up: Quiz – Chapters 1 and 2
Homework: DJ’s for chapter 2 of Animal Farm
Notes:• Quiz• TPCASTT Beasts of England• Anthropomorphism vs.
Personification (Venn Diagram)
Closure:
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 1/8/13EQ: How can understanding
historical figures help me understand fiction?
Warm Up: Decide on your best DJ – share with group. Choose 1 to share with the class.
Homework: Read Chapter 3 of Animal Farm
Notes:• DJ cooperative learning• Create poster on historical
figures
Closure:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 1/9/13EQ: How can understanding
historical figures help me understand fiction?
Warm Up: Vocabulary activity
Homework: DJ’s chapter 3 of Animal Farm
Notes:• Create poster on historical
figures• Discussion questions when
done for ch 1-3
Closure:
Vocabulary ActivityWith a partner of your choice, devise three
sentences for your word to read aloud to the class, so they will better understand its meaning. They must reflect each of the following scenarios and include context clues
1. A piece of advice from an elderly person2. A parent yelling at a child3. Making an unreasonable demand of a waiter
Thursday, January 10, 2013 1/10/13EQ: What was the most interesting
thing you learned about your assigned historical figure?
Warm Up: Chapter 2 ends with the animals realizing that the milk had disappeared. We learn in Chapters 3 and 4 that it has been taken by the pigs. List the ways that the pigs treat themselves differently from the other animals in these two chapters. What is their justification for doing so?
Homework: Read Chapter 4 of Animal Farm
Notes:• Vocabulary quiz• Gallery Walk• Begin Satire lesson
Closure:
Friday, January 11, 2013 1/11/13EQ: What is Satire and how
is Animal Farm satirical?
Warm Up: Study for Ch 3 & 4 quiz
Homework: DJ’s for Ch 4.
Notes:• Vocab quiz• Ch 3-4 quiz• Satire
Closure:
Monday, January 14, 2013 1/14/13EQ: Have I kept up with
Animal Farm reading, and what has been effective for studying?
Warm Up: Choose 1 of your DJ’s to share with your group, then as a group choose the best one to share with the class.
Homework: Read Chapter 5
Notes:• DJ discussion• Discussion Questions
Closure:
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1/15/13EQ: What are the connections
between Animal Farm and The Russian Revolution of 1917?
Warm Up: use your technology:1. Who were the Bolsheviks?2. Who were socialists?3. Who were the
Reds/Whites?4. What happened to Czar
Nicholas and his family?Homework: DJ’s for Ch 5.
Notes:• Reds video clip and
discussion (Draw a stick man in your notes section, and list the sensory images that you see in the film)
• Reds vocabulary
Closure:
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1/16/13EQ: How do the characters
in the Russian Revolution relate to the characters in Animal Farm?
Warm Up: Notebook check
Homework: Read Chapter 6
Notes:• Notebook check • Characterization• If time, write 5 questions
that might be on the Quiz on Chapters 5 & 6
Closure:
Thursday, January 17, 2013 1/17/13EQ: What is propaganda,
and how is it used in Animal Farm?
Warm Up: Use each vocabulary word in a sentence that conveys its meaning.
Homework: DJ’s Chapter 6
Notes:• Quiz – Ch 5 & 6• Finish characterization• Propaganda – use your
technology to look up definitions of various types of propaganda.
• Find examples in the text of each type
Closure:
Friday, January 18, 2013 1/18/13EQ: Napolean or Snowball?
Who would be a more convincing leader in an election?
Warm Up: study vocabulary
Homework: Read chapters 7 & 8, do DJ’s for 7 & 8 – choose 2 excerpts from each passage.
Notes:1. Create a stump speech –
using at least 2 forms of propaganda
2. Create a smear campaign commercial – using propaganda to say negative things about your opponent.
3. Design a campaign posters - Use at least 2 propaganda techniques, and at least one satirical image
Closure:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1/23/13EQ: Napolean or Snowball?
Who would be a more convincing leader in an election?
Warm Up: prepare for Snowball vs. Napoleon
Homework: Read Ch. 9
Notes: -
Closure: