February 2024 Calendar
English 8 Honors- February 2024
Monday (Late Start)
February 5
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
Lockdown Drill (Wed., 2/7 during break)
February Calendar
Justice Speech Updates
Argumentative Essay
3. Continue Civil Rights Poster Presentations
Review Presentation
Choose Topics
Begin Slides
Presentations: Fri. (2/9)
Homework:
Preparing for Justice Speech on Wed.?
Civil Rights Poster Presentations this Friday (2/9)
Wednesday (2-4-6 Block)
February 7
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Girl Scout Cookies
3. Reminders:
Lockdown Drill (has been rescheduled)
Justice Speech Updates
Argumentative Essay Topic (in GC)
CCA Writer's Conference
4. Complete Justice Speeches (#29-#33)
5. Introduce Argumentative Essay
Parts 1 & 2 (Slides #1-#24)
Students Select Top 3 Choices
Thesis & Topic Sentence Planner
6. Continue Civil Rights Poster Presentations
Continue Slides
Presentations: Fri. (2/9)
7. Argumentative Essay
Student Choices Revealed
Students Begin Thesis/TS Planner
Homework:
Complete Thesis & Topic Sentence Planner due: By class time on Friday (2/9). Take your time ... put some serious effort/thought into this!
Civil Rights Poster Presentations this Friday (2/9). What does your group need to do to complete your project. Practice today or Thursday? (HR, lunch, before/after school?)
Friday (2-4-6 Block)
February 9
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Continue Civil Rights Poster Presentations
Complete Slides
Practice?
3. Controversial Quotes Activity (Pairs)
4. Continue Argumentative Essay (Part 3)
Review Thesis/Topic Sentence Planner (Slides #1-#24)
Review Body Paragraph #1/#3 (Slides #25-#42)
Complete/Edit Thesis/Topic Sentence Planner (Submit when done)
Begin Body Paragraph #1 Planner
Homework:
Body Paragraphs Planner Due: By class time on Wednesday (2/14)
Civil Rights Poster Presentations this coming Wednesday (2/14). What does your group need to do to complete your project. Practice today or Tuesday? (HR, lunch, before/after school?)
Monday (Late Start)
February 12
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
Justice Speech Updates
CCA Writer's Conference
Civil Rights Presentations Update
Arg. Essay Thesis/TS Planner Update
Arg. Essay Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner
Next Unit: Literary Circles
Review HW
3. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Body Paragraph #1/#3 (Slides #25-#42)
Questions?
4. Continue Civil Rights Poster Presentations
Introduce Scoring Guide
Groups Complete Slides(?)
Practice
Homeroom on Tuesday? Let me know today.
Homework:
Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner Due: By class time on Wednesday (2/14)
Civil Rights Poster Presentations this coming Wednesday (2/14). What does your group need to do to complete your project. Practice today or Tuesday? (HR, lunch, before/after school?)
Homeroom Practice on Tuesday? Let me know today (email group member names & HR teachers for each)
Wednesday (2-4-6 Block)
February 14
(Happy Valentine's!)
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
Justice Speech Updates
CCA Writer's Conference
Next Week's Bell Schedule
"Timeless" Dance (2/29)
3. Civil Rights Poster Presentations
Quick Check in with Groups
Scoring Guide Reminder
Group Presentations
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Body Paragraph #1/#3 (Slides #25-#42)
Begin Body Paragraphs #1/#3
Peer Edit Body Paragraphs #1/#3(?)
Homework:
Complete Body Paragraphs 1 & 3 Planner by class time on Friday the 16th (if you have not yet done so)
Do NOT work on writing Body Paragraphs outside of class!
Friday (2-4-6 Block)
February 16
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Your 4-Day Weekend
3. Reminders:
Next Week's Bell Schedule
"Timeless" Dance (2/29)
Civil Rights Presentation Update
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Arg. Essay Part 4 (Counterargument & Rebuttal; Slides 45-55)
Introduce Counterargument Planner
Student Essay Samples (posted in GC)
Student Work:
Complete Body Paragraphs #1/#3 Planner(?)
Continue Writing Body Pars. 1 & 3
Peer Edit Body Paragraphs #1/#3 (use Peer Editing Table posted in GC)
Begin Completing Counterargument Planner
5. Introduce Literary Circles Unit
Review Book Choices
Students Make Top 3 Choices
Parent Letter
Homework:
See Literary Circles Book Choices Spreadsheet TODAY (after 3:30 pm). Will be posted in Google Classroom STREAM
Then, speak with parents about the possibility of purchasing a copy of your book. Please purchase this weekend or early next week, if possible
If you are NOT going to purchase a copy of your book, please email no later than this coming Wed. (2/21.)
Goal is to have ALL books in class on Monday (2/26)
Submit/Resubmit your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner by class time on Wed. (2/21)
Complete Counterargument Planner by class time on Wednesday (2/21). Except for the EXPLANATION (leave this alone for now). Do NOT Submit
Do NOT work on writing Body Paragraphs outside of class!
February 19 & 20
No School
President's Day Weekend!
Wednesday (Single Periods)
February 21
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
This Week's Bell Schedule
"Timeless" Dance (2/29)
Civil Rights Presentation Update
Review HW from last Friday
3. Review Literary Circles Unit
Student Book Choices
Parent Letter
Purchasing own copy?
4. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Arg. Essay Part 4 (Counterargument & Rebuttal; Slides 45-55)
Review Counterargument Planner
Student Essay Samples (posted in GC)
Complete Body Paragraphs #1/#3 Planner(?)
Continue Writing Body Pars. 1 & 3
Peer Edit Body Paragraphs #1/#3 (use Peer Editing Table posted in GC)
Complete Counterargument Planner
Begin Writing Counterargument Paragraph
Homework:
Lit. Circles:
Speak with parents about the possibility of purchasing a copy of your book. Please purchase this weekend or early next week, if possible
If you are NOT going to purchase a copy of your book, please email no later than Wed. (2/21.)
Goal is to have ALL books in class on Monday (2/26)
Arg. Essay:
Submit/Resubmit your Body Pars. 1 & 3 Planner (if you have not already)
Complete Counterargument Planner (if you have not already) Except for the EXPLANATION (leave this alone for now). Do NOT yet submit this document
Do NOT work on writing Body Paragraphs outside of class!
Friday (Block Periods)
February 23
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Your Weekend?
3. Reminders:
February Calendar
"Timeless" Dance (2/29)
Civil Rights Presentation Update
4. Review Literary Circles Unit
Student Book Choices
Parent Letter
Purchasing own copy?
5. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Peer Editing Slides
Introduce Part 5: Introduction (Slides 56-68)
Reveal Introduction Planner
Write Body Pars. 1 & 3
Peer Edit Body Paragraphs #1/#3
Complete Counterargument Planner
Write Writing Counterargument Paragraph
Complete Introduction Planner
Write Introduction
Peer Edit Introduction
Homework:
Lit. Circles:
Goal is to have ALL books in class this Monday (2/26)
Arg. Essay:
Complete/Submit Introduction Planner by class time on Monday (2/26)
Do NOT work in Student Doc outside of class! However, you are allowed to work in your planners
Monday (Late Start)
February 26
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
February Calendar
"Timeless" Dance (2/29)
Civil Rights Presentation Update
Literary Circles Unit (names in books)
Bring book Wed. (2/28) if unable today
3. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Part 5: Introduction (Slides 56-68)
Introduce Works Cited Page (Slides 69-70)
Review Conclusion (Slides 72-79)
Write Body Pars. 1 & 3
Peer Edit Body Paragraphs #1/#3
Complete Counterargument/Rebuttal Planner
Write Writing Counterargument Paragraph
Complete Introduction Planner
Write Introduction
Peer Edit Introduction
Homework:
Lit. Circles:
Please bring ALL books this Wed. (2/28)
Arg. Essay:
Complete/Submit Introduction Planner (if you have not already)
Complete/Submit Conclusion Planner by class time on Wed. (2/28)
Do NOT work in Student Doc outside of class! However, you are allowed to work in your planners
Wednesday (2-4-6 Block)
February 28
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Leap Day
3. Reminders:
"Timeless" Dance (2/29)
Bring Lit. Circle book every M-W-F (F/L name inside cover)
4. Begin Literary Circles Unit
Review Lit. Circle Groups
Review Slideshow Guide (slides 30-33)
Groups create reading schedules (slide 29)
5. Continue Argumentative Essay
Review Works Cited Page (Slides 69-70)
Review Jazzy Titles (Slides 80-81)
Editing Slides (83-99)
Write Body Pars. 1 & 3
Peer Edit Body Paragraphs #1/#3
Complete Counterargument/Rebuttal Planner
Write Writing Counterargument Paragraph
Complete Introduction Planner
Write Introduction
Peer Edit Introduction
Complete Conclusion Planner
Write Conclusion Paragraph
Editing, Editing, Editing ...
Homework:
Lit. Circles:
Please bring your book M-W-F!
Follow your group's reading schedule
Arg. Essay:
Complete/Submit Conclusion Planner (if you have not already)
Do NOT work in Student Doc outside of class! However, you are allowed to work in your planners
Friday (2-4-6 Block)
March 1
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: March
3. Reminders:
March Calendar
Review Lit. Circle Groups
Review Slideshow Guide (slides 30-33)
Groups begin Book Planners (posted in GC)
5. Continue Argumentative Essay
Write Body Pars. 1 & 3
Peer Edit Body Paragraphs #1/#3
Complete Counterargument/Rebuttal Planner
Write Writing Counterargument Paragraph
Complete Introduction Planner
Write Introduction
Peer Edit Introduction
Complete Conclusion Planner
Write Conclusion Paragraph
Peer Edit Conclusion
Editing, Editing, Editing ...
Homework:
Lit. Circles:
Please bring your book M-W-F!
Follow your group's reading schedule; slide presentation
Arg. Essay:
Do NOT work in Student Doc outside of class! However, you are allowed to work in your planners