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Monday (Late-Start Schedule)
March 2
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
March Calendar
The Giver Body Par. (update)
Homeroom this Week
Arg. Essay (update)
Giver Vocab. Assessment Make-Ups
Plan for this Week/March
3. Argumentative Essay
Understanding how to Discern
Thesis/TS Planner (update)
Review Slides 13-15
4. Literary Circles Day #1
Share Group Planners
Begin reading/annotating
HOMEWORK:
Pers. 3 & 5: Complete/Submit No Red Ink #7 (if you have not already)
Per. 6: Complete/Submit No Red Ink #7 by Monday (3/2) at 11:59 pm
Literary Circles:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Tues. (3/3)/Wed. (3/4)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
Arg. Essay:
Complete/Submit Arg. Essay Thesis/TS Planner (if you have not already)
Use teacher notes to make changes/corrections, etc. by class time on Tuesday (3/3)/Wednesday (3/4)
However, do NOT resubmit once it has been scored
Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)
March 3/4
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: March Part I: (Self Care)
3. Reminders:
March Calendar
The Giver Body Par. (update)
Giver Vocab. Assessment Make-Ups (check email)
Homeroom this Week
Run-On Quiz > next Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Giver Movie (?)
4. Literary Circles Day #2
Continue reading/annotating
5. Continue Argumentative Essay
5 Planners
Introduce Body Pars. 1 & 3 (slides 15-30)
Introduce Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner
How to Cite "Worldly" Evidence?
Show Teacher Sample
Complete Giver BP
Begin Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner
HOMEWORK:
Run-On Quiz > next Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Literary Circles:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Thurs. (3/5)/Fri. (3/6)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
Arg. Essay:
Complete/Submit Arg. Essay Thesis/TS Planner (if you have not already)
Use teacher notes to make changes/corrections, etc
Pers. 3 & 5: Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner:
Complete through the FIRST "Transition, Lead-In, Quotation" Box (ONLY!) by the end of Wed. (3/4). Do NOT submit at this time.
Use the Teacher Sample as your guide
Per. 6: Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner:
Complete through the FIRST "Transition, Lead-In, Quotation" Box (ONLY!) by the end of Thurs. (3/5). Do NOT submit at this time.
Use the Teacher Sample as your guide
Thursday/Friday (Block Periods)
March 5/6
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: March Part II (Looking Forward)
3. Reminders:
The Giver Body Par. (update)
Giver Vocab. Assessment Make-Ups (check email)
Run-On Quiz > next Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Checking Email (5 days/week)
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Body Pars. 1 & 3 (slides 15-30)
Review Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner
Review Teacher Sample
Complete Giver BP
Continue Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner
5. Literary Circles Day #3
Continue reading/annotating
HOMEWORK:
Run-On Quiz > next Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Grammar Lessons (Slides 55-60)
Literary Circles:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Mon. (3/9)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
Periods 3 & 5:
Arg. Essay:
Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner:
Complete by class time on Monday (3/9):
ALL FOUR pieces of evidence
ALL FOUR LEAD-INS
BOTH CLOSING SENTENCES
Use the Teacher Sample as your guide
Use the CARP method (Current, Accurate, Reliable, Purpose?)
Do NOT write Explanation yet
Do NOT submit at this time.
Period 6:
Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner:
Complete by Tuesday (3/10):
ALL FOUR pieces of evidence
ALL FOUR LEAD-INS
BOTH CLOSING SENTENCES
Use the Teacher Sample as your guide
Use the CARP method (Current, Accurate, Reliable, Purpose?)
Do NOT write Explanation yet
Do NOT submit at this time.
Monday (Late-Start Schedule)
March 9
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
The Giver Body Par. (update)
Giver Vocab. Assessment Make-Ups (check email)
Run-On Quiz > this Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Checking Email (5 days/week)
Checking our Class Calendar
3. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review CARP/BP 1 & 3 Planner
4. Literary Circles Day #4:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
HOMEWORK:
Run-On Quiz > this Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Grammar Lessons (Slides 55-60)
Literary Circles:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Tues. (3/10)/Wed. (3/11)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
Arg. Essay:
Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner:
Complete (if you have not already)
ALL FOUR pieces of evidence
ALL FOUR LEAD-INS
BOTH CLOSING SENTENCES
Use the Teacher Sample as your guide
Use the CARP method (Current, Accurate, Reliable, Purpose?)
Do NOT write Explanation yet
Do NOT submit at this time.
Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)
March 10/11
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
Giver Vocab. Assessment Make-Ups (check email)
Homeroom (remainder of week)
3. Run-On Quiz
Students Read Lit. Circle Book When Done
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review BP 1 & 3 (Explanation)
Introduce Counter-Arg. Body Par. #2 (slides 33-40)
5. Literary Circles Day #5:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Thurs. (3/12)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
HOMEWORK:
Literary Circles:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Thurs. (3/12)/Fri. (3/13)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
Arg. Essay:
Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner:
Complete (if you have not already)
ALL FOUR pieces of evidence
ALL FOUR LEAD-INS
BOTH CLOSING SENTENCES
Use the Teacher Sample as your guide
Use the CARP method (Current, Author, Reliable, Purpose)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
Body Paragraphs 2 Planner:
Pers. 3 & 5: Complete Steps 1 & 2 by the end of Wednesday (3/11)
However, do NOT write Explanation at this time
Body Paragraphs 2 Planner:
Per. 6: Complete Steps 1 & 2 by the end of Thursday (3/12)
However, do NOT write Explanation at this time
Thursday/Friday (Block Periods)
March 12/13
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Your Weekend
3. Reminders:
Giver Vocab. Assessment Make-Ups (check email)
Homeroom (remainder of week)
Literary Circle Presentations
Run-On Quiz (update)
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Introduce Counter-Arg. Body Par. #2 (slides 33-40)
Introduce Slides 40-4 5 (Rebuttal)
5. Literary Circles Day #6:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Mon. (3/16)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
HOMEWORK:
Literary Circles:
Complete YOUR group's reading by class time on Mon. (3/16)
Bring Lit. Circle Books & Annotating "Tools" to each English class
Arg. Essay:
Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner:
Complete (if you have not already)
ALL FOUR pieces of evidence
ALL FOUR LEAD-INS
BOTH CLOSING SENTENCES
Use the Teacher Sample as your guide
Use the CARP method (Current, Author, Reliable, Purpose)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
Body Paragraphs 2 Planner:
Complete everything in this planner EXCEPT for your EXPLANATION by Monday (3/16) at 9:00 am. Do NOT Submit.
Monday (Late-Start Schedule)
March 16
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
Run-On Make-Up Update
Literary Circles (absences)
Review HW
4. Review The Giver Body Par.
Introduce Student Reflection
Introduce Slide Presentations
Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Teacher Sample (posted in GC)
Review Counter-Arg. Body Par. #2 (slides 32-41)
Student Work Time
Periods 3, 5 & 6:
3. Continue Literary Circles Unit
Review Book Planner
Continue silent reading/annotating
HOMEWORK:
Per. 1:
Argumentative Essay:
In Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
2) Type in (if you have not already)
FOUR pieces of Evidence (with lead-ins) for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (four total). Do NOT submit
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > by class time on Tues. (3/18) Do NOT submit:
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in). (save Explanation for class)
Pers. 3, 5 & 6:
Argumentative Essay:
In your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
Type in your FOUR pieces of Evidence & your Lead-ins for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (if you have not already)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > by class time on Tues. (3/18)./Wed. (3/19) Do NOT submit:
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in)
Step #3: Rebuttal Signal Phrase & Evidence (with lead-in)
(save Explanation for class)
Step #4: Closing Sentence
Literary Circles:
Bring your copy of your Literary Circle book to English class every day!
Also, bring colored pens & highlighters
Read/Annotate through your group's expected page number for Tues. (3/18)/Wed. (3/19)
Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)
March 17/18
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Trading Lives ...
3. Reminders:
Run-On Make-Up Update
Literary Circles (absences)
Period 1:
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Teacher Sample (posted in GC)
Introduce Rebuttal
Introduce Concluding Sentence
5. Dystopian Extension #1
Read/Annotate "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky"
Periods 3, 5 & 6:
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2)
Review Teacher Sample (BP #2)
Review Concluding Sentence
Review Rebuttal
5. Continue Literary Circles Unit
Continue silent reading/annotating
HOMEWORK:
Per. 1:
Argumentative Essay:
In Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
2) Type in (if you have not already)
FOUR pieces of Evidence (with lead-ins) for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (four total). Do NOT submit
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > by class time on Thurs. (3/20) Do NOT submit:
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in). (save Explanation for class)
Step #3: Rebuttal Signal Phrase & Evidence (with lead-in)
(save Explanation for class)
Step #4: Closing Sentence
Pers. 3, 5 & 6:
Argumentative Essay:
In your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
Type in your FOUR pieces of Evidence & your Lead-ins for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (if you have not already)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > by class time on Thurs. (3/20)./Fri. (3/21) Do NOT submit:
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in)
Step #3: Rebuttal Signal Phrase & Evidence (with lead-in)
(save Explanation for class)
Step #4: Closing Sentence
In Introduction Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) by class time on Thurs. (3/20)/Fri. (3/21)
Literary Circles:
Bring your copy of your Literary Circle book to English class every day!
Also, bring colored pens & highlighters
Read/Annotate through your group's expected page number for Tues. (3/18)/Wed. (3/19)
Thursday/Friday (Block Periods)
March 19/20
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Spring
3. Reminders:
Avoid Looking Ahead in Calendar
Grammerly, etc.
Period 1:
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2)
Review Concluding Sentence
Review Rebuttal
Introduce Introduction Paragraph
Introduce Introduction Planner
Review Teacher Sample
5. Dystopian Extension #1
Complete Reading/Annotating "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky"
Discussion Questions (groups of 3)
Periods 3, 5 & 6:
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Introduction Paragraph (add Quote/Speaker to 2nd Background Sent.)
Review Introduction Planner
Introduce Conclusion Planner
Review Teacher Sample
5. Continue Literary Circles Unit
Continue silent reading/annotating
HOMEWORK:
Per. 1:
Argumentative Essay:
In your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
Type in your FOUR pieces of Evidence & your Lead-ins for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (if you have not already)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > by class time on Thurs. (3/20)./Fri. (3/21) Do NOT submit:
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in)
Step #3: Rebuttal Signal Phrase & Evidence (with lead-in)
(save Explanation for class)
Step #4: Closing Sentence
In Introduction Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) by class time on Tues. (3/25)
Pers. 3, 5 & 6:
Argumentative Essay:
In your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
Type in your FOUR pieces of Evidence & your Lead-ins for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (if you have not already)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > (if you have not already)
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in)
Step #3: Rebuttal Signal Phrase & Evidence (with lead-in)
(save Explanation for class)
Step #4: Closing Sentence
In Introduction Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) if you have not already done so. Also, how can you make this BETTER?
In Conclusion Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) by Monday (3/24) at 11:59 pm
Literary Circles:
Bring your copy of your Literary Circle book to English class every day!
Also, bring colored pens & highlighters
Read/Annotate through your group's expected page number for Mon. (3/24)
Monday (Late-Start Schedule)
March 23
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
Grammarly, etc.
3rd Quarter Grades
Literary Device Check Make-Up (if scored below 80%, look for today's email)
This Week's Plan ...
Period 1:
3. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Introduction Planner
Conclusion Presentation
Introduce Conclusion Planner
Review Teacher Sample
Periods 3, 5 & 6:
3. Continue Literary Circles Unit
Continue silent reading/annotating
HOMEWORK:
Per. 1:
Argumentative Essay:
In your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
Type in your FOUR pieces of Evidence & your Lead-ins for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (if you have not already)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > (if you have not already)
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in)
Step #3: Rebuttal Signal Phrase & Evidence (with lead-in)
(save Explanation for class)
Step #4: Closing Sentence
In Introduction Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) if you have not already done so. Also, how can you make this BETTER?
In Conclusion Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) by Tuesday (3/25) at 11:59 pm
Pers. 3, 5 & 6:
Argumentative Essay:
In your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner:
Type in your FOUR pieces of Evidence & your Lead-ins for Body Paragraph #1 and #3 (if you have not already)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class
In Counter-Arg. Planner (BP #2):
Type in > by class time on Thurs. (3/20)./Fri. (3/21) Do NOT submit:
Step #1: Counter-Arg. Signal Phrase
Step #2: Counter-Arg. & Evidence (with lead-in)
Step #3: Rebuttal Signal Phrase & Evidence (with lead-in)
(save Explanation for class)
Step #4: Closing Sentence
In Introduction Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) if you have not already done so. Also, how can you make this BETTER?
In Conclusion Planner:
Complete ALL Steps (#1-#5) by Monday (3/24) at 11:59 pm
Literary Circles:
Bring your copy of your Literary Circle book to English class every day!
Also, bring colored pens & highlighters
Read/Annotate through your group's expected page number for Tues. (3/25)/Wed. (3/26)
Literary Devices Check Make-Up
Prepare for this week's make-up during Homeroom (see email sent today for details)
Use your original assessment (in Formative) to help prepare
Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)
March 24/25
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Ethnic Food
3. Reminders:
Literary Device Check Make-Up (if scored below 80%, look for Monday's email)
Fire Drill (Thurs., Per. 5)
ELA CAASPP (week of 4/7)
Update Your Chromebook for CAASPP (slide posted in our Google Stream)
All Classes:
3. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Conclusion Presentation
Introduce Checklist
Period 1:
4. Dystopian Extension #1
Review "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky"
Discussion Questions (groups of 3)
Begin Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" (if time)
Pers. 3, 5 & 6:
4. Continue Literary Circles Unit
HOMEWORK:
Argumentative Essay:
Complete all Evidence, Lead-Ins and/or Concluding Sentences before class time on Thursday (3/27)/Friday (3/28)
Also, you may move items over to your Student Doc. (create MLA heading, etc.)
However, Do NOT write Explanation outside of class (if behind here, may be on HR list this week)
Goal is to submit this essay by Friday afternoon!
CAASPP Assessment
IMPORTANT: Update Your Chromebook by class time on Tuesday (4/8)/Wednesday (4/9)
Bring individual plug-in headphones/earbuds 4/8 through 4/11 (if you can)
Literary Circles:
Bring your copy of your Literary Circle book to English class every day!
Also, bring colored pens & highlighters
Read/Annotate through your group's expected page number for Thurs. (3/27)/Fri. (3/28)
Thursday/Friday (Block Periods)
March 26/27
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Spring Break 2025
3. Reminders:
Literary Device Check Make-Up (if scored below 80%, look for Monday's email)
Fire Drill (Thurs., Per. 5)
ELA CAASPP (week of 4/7)
Update Your Chromebook for CAASPP (slide posted in our Google Stream)
Personal Headphones/Ear Buds Must be Plug-In
All Classes:
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Checklist
Period 1:
4. Dystopian Extension
"Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky" Discussion Questions
Read/Annotate Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" (if time)
Discussion Questions (groups of 3)
Pers. 3, 5 & 6:
4. Continue Literary Circles Unit
Today's Tasks
HOMEWORK:
Argumentative Essay:
Pers. 1, 3 & 5:
Edit your essay several times (use provided Checklist & all other resources)
Submit essay by Friday (3/28) at 5 pm (window to submit will open Friday morning)
Per. 6:
Edit your essay several times (use provided Checklist & all other resources)
Submit essay by Sunday (3/30) at 11:59 pm (window to submit is currently open)
CAASPP Assessment
IMPORTANT: Update Your Chromebook by class time on Tuesday (4/8)/Wednesday (4/9)
Bring individual plug-in headphones/earbuds 4/8 through 4/11 (if you can)
Literary Circles:
Bring your copy of your Literary Circle book to English class every day!
COMPLETE your Literary Circle book by Monday (4/7) if you have not already
Do NOT work on group slides during spring break
HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!
HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!
(March 31 - April 6)
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