December 2023

Monday (Late Start)

December 4

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders:

• Spelling Bee Update 

• Scholastic Book Fair this week in LC

• Missing/Late Work (Deadline > 12/15)

• The Outsiders Essay Prewriting Act.

• Pers. 1 & 5: Johnny & Ponyboy Update

• Pers. 4 & 6: Vocab. 4-6 Retake Update

• Literary Device Check #2 (absentee makeup tomorrow during HR)

• The Outsiders 7-12 Vocab. Assessment (Pers. 1 & 5: Tues., 12/12; Pers. 4 & 6: Fri. (12/15)

• Review Homework

4. STAR Reading Assessment #2

• Activities When Done

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• The Outsiders Reading Update: read through Chapter 10

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Chapters 7-9 Guiding Questions (if you have not already)

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Vocab. 7-12 Act. due this Sun. (12/10).  

Assessment next Tues. (12/12). Select "Practice" in Go Formative & your sentences to prepare (flashcards, match game, quiz game)

• Hero Essay Pre-Writing Act.: Complete  by class time on Tues. (12/5).   Do NOT Yet Submit

• Missing Work(?).  Fall Semester Deadline Friday (12/15)

Periods 4 & 6:

• The Outsiders Reading Update: read through page  115

• Complete/Submit 5-6 Guiding Questions by class time on Wed. (12/6)

• No Red Ink Practice #7 due TODAY (12/4)

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Vocab. 7-12 Act. due this Sun. (12/10).  

Assessment next Fri. (12/15). Select "Practice" in Go Formative & your sentences to prepare (flashcards, match game, quiz game)

• Missing Work?  MUST complete missing work by Friday (12/15)

• Bring your copy of The Outsiders to class every M-W-F if you have one.  Also, highlighters & pens

           Thurs./Fri. (Block Periods)

December 7/8

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Opener:   Worst Holiday Gift?

3. Reminders: 

• Scholastic Book Fair this week in LC

• Missing/Late Work (Deadline > 12/15)

• The Outsiders 7-12 Vocab. Assessment (Pers. 1 & 5: Tues., 12/12; Pers. 4 & 6: Fri. (12/15)

• STAR Assessment #2 Completion > Thurs. (12/7) during class 

• Checking Comments/Corrections & Messages in Google Classroom!

4. The Outsiders 7-12 Vocab. Review 

• Words 15-28

5. Student Work Time/Complete STAR Assessment #2

• Dec. 7th Activities 

Periods 1 & 5:

6. The Outsiders

• Complete Chapter 12

7. The Outsiders Hero Essay 

• Explanation Presentation

• Share Teacher Sample 

• Review "Points to Remember"

• Essay Expectations for Today

Periods 4 & 6:

6. The Outsiders

• Read/Annotate Chapters 9 & 10

7. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

1) Complete Part I (as a class); post in GC "Something to Admire in a Hero"

2) Introduce Essay Prompts/Organizer (posted in GC)

3) Students write Thesis/Main Claim

4) Students look for quotes; begin lead-ins

Introduce Teacher Sample

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Vocab. 7-12 Act. due this Sun. (12/10).  

Assessment next Tues. (12/12). Select "Practice" in Go Formative & your sentences to prepare (flashcards, match game, quiz game)

• The Outsiders Hero Essay:

In Organizer, have 1) thesis; 2) lead-ins/quotes (citations); 3) topic sentences/claims; 

4) Background sentences; 5) Con. Sents. completed before class time on Mon. (12/11)

Use the Teacher Sample to help guide you! (posted in GC)

Let me know if you need help! (Homeroom)

• Continue to bring your copy of The Outsiders to class each day!

Periods 4 & 6:

• The Outsiders Reading Update: read through chapter 9

• Complete/Submit 5-6 Guiding Questions (if you have not already)

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Vocab. 7-12 Act. by this Tues. (12/12)  

Assessment next Fri. (12/15). Select "Practice" in Go Formative & your sentences to prepare (flashcards, match game, quiz game)

• The Outsiders Hero Essay:

In Organizer, have thesis and two topic sentences/claims completed before class on Mon. (12/11)

Use the teacher sample (posted in GC)

Let me know if you need help (Homeroom)!

• Continue to bring your copy of The Outsiders to class each day!

Monday (Late Start)

December 11

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• Missing/Late Work (Deadline > 12/15)

• Checking Comments/Corrections & Messages in Google Classroom!

• Check Class Calendar!

• Two Weeks Remaining

3. Pers. 1 & 5: Introduce The Outsiders Chapters 10-12 Guiding Questions 

• Due: Wed. (12/13)

4. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

Pers. 1 & 5: 

• Review Explanation Presentation (posted in GC)

• Student Work Time/Dec. 11th Activities

Periods 4 & 6:

• Review Thesis and Topic Sentences/Claims

• Search for Applicable Quotes 

• Student Work Time/Dec. 11th Activities

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Chapters 10-12 Guiding Questions by Wed. (12/13)

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Vocab. 7-12 Act. (if you have not already) 

Assessment tomorrow (12/12). Select "Practice" in Go Formative & your sentences to prepare (flashcards, match game, quiz game)

• The Outsiders Hero Essay:

In Organizer, have 1) thesis; 2) lead-ins/quotes (citations);  3) topic sentences/claims; 

4) Background sentences; 5) Con. Sents.  

Do NOT work on Explanation outside of class!

Use the Teacher Sample to help guide you! (posted in GC)

Let me know if you need help! (Homeroom)

• Individual Assistance? (Homeroom)

Periods 4 & 6:

• The Outsiders Reading Update: read through chapter 9

• Complete/Submit 5-6 Guiding Questions (if you have not already)

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Vocab. 7-12 Act. by this Tues. (12/12)  

Assessment this Fri. (12/15). Select "Practice" in Go Formative & your sentences to prepare (flashcards, match game, quiz game)

• The Outsiders Hero Essay:

In Organizer, have thesis, two topic sentences/claims and quotes/lead-ins completed before class on Wed. (12/13)

Use the teacher sample (posted in GC)

Let me know if you need help (Homeroom)!

• Continue to bring your copy of The Outsiders to class each day!

           Tues./Wed. (Block Periods)

December 12/13

Agenda :

1. Welcome!

2. Opener:  Family Holiday Traditions 

3. Reminders: 

• Missing/Late Work (Deadline > 12/15)

• Checking Comments/Corrections & Messages in Google Classroom!

• Check Class Calendar!

• Plans for Next Week

4. The Outsiders Chapters 7-12 Vocabulary Assessment

• Activities when done

Periods 1 & 5:

5. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

• Plagiarism Presentation 

• Explanation Review/Practice (slides 10-18)

• Introduction &  Conclusion Presentation 

• Essay Work for Today

Periods 4 & 6:

4. The Outsiders

• Read/Discuss Chapters 10 & 11

5. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

•  Review Lead-Ins, Background Sents. & Con. Sents.

• Student Essay Work Time Activities 

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Chapters 10-12 Guiding Questions by Wed. (12/13)

• No Red Ink Practice #8 (due Fri., 12/15)

• The Outsiders Essay by class time on Thursday (In Organizer):

Body Pars.: 1) thesis; 2) lead-ins/quotes (citations);  3) topic sentences/claims; 

4) Background sentences; 5) Con. Sents. 

6) Do NOT work further on Explanation outside of class!

Complete Introduction. Use the  Introduction/Conclusion Presentation as guidance (both posted in GC)

Use the Teacher Sample Organizer to help guide you! (posted in GC)

Let me know if you need help! (Homeroom)

Periods 4 & 6:

• The Outsiders Reading Update: read through chapter 11

• Complete/Submit 5-6 Guiding Questions (if you have not already)

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Vocab. 7-12 Act. by this Tues. (12/12)  

Assessment this Fri. (12/15). Select "Practice" in Go Formative & your sentences to prepare (flashcards, match game, quiz game)

• The Outsiders Hero Essay:

In Organizer, have thesis, two topic sentences/claims, two quotes/lead-ins, background sentences & concluding sentences completed before class on Fri. (12/15)

Use the teacher sample (posted in GC)

Let us know if you need help (Homeroom)!

• Continue to bring your copy of The Outsiders to class each day!

            Thurs./Fri. (Block Periods)

December 14/15

Agenda :

1. Welcome!

2. Opener: Holiday Movies

3. Reminders: 

• Missing/Late Work (Deadline > 12/15)

• Check Class Calendar!

• 7-12 Vocab. Assessment Update

• Plans for Next Week 

4. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

• Review Conclusion Presentation 

• Essay Work for Today

• Begin transferring writing to Student Doc./Add MLA Heading, Shape Essay, etc.

• Review Hero Essay Checklist (posted in GC)

Periods 4 & 6:

4. The Outsiders 7-12 Vocab. Assessment

• Student Work When Done

5. The Outsiders

• Read/Discuss Chapter 12

6. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

• Review Background Sents. & Con. Sents.

• Introduction Presentation (posted in GC)

• Review Teacher Sample Explanation 

• Student Essay Work Time Activities 

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Chapters 10-12 Guiding Questions (if you have not already)

• No Red Ink Practice #8 (due Fri., 12/15)

The Outsiders Essay 

• First, complete your Organizer

• Then, move your work over to your Student Doc.

• Next, edit your work thoroughly using the Checklist, read aloud, have others read, etc.  Use ALL of your available resources

• Finally, Complete/Submit The Outsiders Essay Student Doc. by this Sunday (12/17).  No access until Saturday

Periods 4 & 6:

• The Outsiders Reading Update: read through chapter 12

• Continue to bring your copy of The Outsiders to class each day!

• Missing/Late Work (Deadline > 12/15)

• The Outsiders Essay by class time on Monday (In Organizer):

Body Pars.: 1) thesis; 2) lead-ins/quotes (citations);  3) topic sentences/claims; 

4) Background sentences; 5) Con. Sents. 

6) Do NOT work on Explanation outside of class!

Complete Introduction. Use the  Introduction/Conclusion Presentation as guidance (both posted in GC)

Use the teacher sample (posted in GC)

Let us know if you need help (Homeroom)!

 Monday (Late Start)

December 18

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• This Week's Bell Schedule

• The Outsiders Hero Essay Update

• 10-12 Guiding Questions (per. 5)

• Submit Essay Organizer (Pers. 1 & 5)

• Missing Work Window Closed! (exceptions: No Red Ink #8, 7-12 Vocab. Act, 10-12 Guiding Questions & any essay work) > deadline this Thurs. (12/21) at 12:25 pm

• Next Novel:  The Giver (Lowry)

• Review HW 

Periods 1 & 5:

3. Watch The Outsiders Movie (Enjoy!)

• If essay has NOT been submitted or if you have other English work to complete, you may work on this during the movie ...

Periods 4 & 6:

The Outsiders Hero Essay:

• Review Introduction Presentation (posted in GC)

• Introduce Conclusion Paragraph

• Student Essay Work Time Activities 

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Hero Essay (if you have not already)

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Hero Essay Organizer (if you have not already)

• Complete/Submit No Red Ink Practice #8 (if you have not already)

Periods 4 & 6:

• The Outsiders Reading Update: read through chapter 12

• Continue to bring your copy of The Outsiders to class each day!

• The Outsiders Essay by class time on Wednesday (In Organizer):

Body Pars.: 1) thesis; 2) lead-ins/quotes (citations);  3) topic sentences/claims; 

4) Background sentences; 5) Con. Sents. 

6) Do NOT work on Explanation outside of class!

Complete Introduction. Use the  Introduction/Conclusion Presentation as guidance (both posted in GC)

Complete Conclusion. Use the  Introduction/Conclusion Presentation as guidance (both posted in GC)

Use the teacher sample (posted in GC)

Let us know if you need help (Homeroom)!

           Tues./Wed. (Block Periods)

December 19/20

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Opener: Your Winter Break

3. Reminders: 

• The Outsiders Essay Update

• Next Novel:  The Giver (Lowry)

• Missing Work Window Closed! (exceptions: No Red Ink #8, 7-12 Vocab. Act, 10-12 Guiding Questions & any essay work) > deadline this Thurs. (12/21) at 12:25 pm

Periods 1 & 5:

4. Continue The Outsiders Movie (Enjoy!)

• If essay has NOT been submitted or if you have other English work to complete, you may work on this during the movie ...

Periods 4 & 6:

4. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

• Review Conclusion Paragraph

• Explanation Presentation

• Review Teacher Sample Explanation 

• Review Student Sample Explanation 

• Review Checklist

• Student Essay Work Time Activities 

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Hero Essay (if you have not already)

Periods 4 & 6:

The Outsiders Essay 

• First, complete your Organizer

• Then, move your work over to your Student Doc.

• Next, edit your work thoroughly using the Checklist, read aloud, have others read, etc.  Use ALL of your available resources

• Finally, Complete/Submit The Outsiders Essay Student Doc. by this Saturday (12/23)

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Thursday (Single Periods >Minimum  Day Schedule)

End of Fall Semester

December 21

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• The Outsiders Essay Update

• Next Novel:  The Giver (Lowry)

• Missing Work Window Closed! (exceptions: No Red Ink #8, 7-12 Vocab. Act, 10-12 Guiding Questions & any essay work) > deadline TODAY (12/21) at 12:25 pm

Periods 1 & 5:

3. C-210  Holiday Tradition: Read/Discuss "The Gift of the Magi" (O. Henry)

4. Holiday Talk ...

Periods 4 & 6:

4. The Outsiders Hero Essay:

• Review Checklist

• Student Essay Work Time Activities 

Homework:

Periods 1 & 5:

• Complete/Submit The Outsiders Hero Essay (if you have not already)

• Spend time with family/friends (enjoy yourself!)

Periods 4 & 6:

• Missing Work Window Closed! (exceptions: No Red Ink #8, 7-12 Vocab. Act, 10-12 Guiding Questions & any essay work) > deadline TODAY (12/21) at 1:25 pm

The Outsiders Essay 

• First, complete your Organizer

• Then, move your work over to your Student Doc.

• Next, edit your work thoroughly using the Checklist, read aloud, have others read, etc.  Use ALL of your available resources

• Finally, Complete/Submit The Outsiders Essay Student Doc. by this Saturday (12/23)

• If you have an Individual Plan that includes extra time, pleas submit no later than Friday, Dec. 28th

• Spend time with family/friends (enjoy yourself!)