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Controversial Topics
Controversial Topics
climate change Inflation homeless shelters animal shelters
Should we normalize men showing their feelings of sadness? Should we normalize men crying?
Should we normalize standing up for people who are the victims of racism?
Should we provide everyone, regardless of their status, with free health care.
Should Curie provide all sports teams with the same amount of financial support?
Should the city of Chicago pick up the homeless and give them jobs?
Week 28
Week 28
Monday
Monday
No Red Ink SAT practice.
No Red Ink SAT practice.
Journal 2.23 Current Events
Journal 2.23 Current Events
Tuesday
Tuesday
There Will Come Soft Rains. Students will read the story, answer questions and complete vocabulary exercises.
There Will Come Soft Rains. Students will read the story, answer questions and complete vocabulary exercises.
Wednesday
Wednesday
There Will Come Soft Rains. Students will read the story, answer questions and complete vocabulary exercises.
There Will Come Soft Rains. Students will read the story, answer questions and complete vocabulary exercises.
Thursday
Thursday
There Will Come Soft Rains. Students will read the story, answer questions and complete vocabulary exercises.
There Will Come Soft Rains. Students will read the story, answer questions and complete vocabulary exercises.
Friday
Friday
Study period.
Study period.
Week 1
Week 1
MONDAY
ACTIVITY: Each student will receive a student profile questionnaire. After students have completed the questions, they will turn to one classmate and introduce themselves by going over the profile. Students will interview one classmate using the student profile. Students will choose three things their partner can share with the class. Students will introduce their partner to the class. Activity: Students will introduce their partners to the class.
TUESDAY
ACTIVITY: Students will work on a journal about the most impactful events of their lives. Students will begin their My Life Timeline.
Students will work on the My Life timeline.
Brainstorm 10 events they want to include on their timeline.
Draw the time line and start plotting out their events. For each event add a picture or symbol.
WEDNESDAY
NoRedInk Contractions. Students catch up on the My Life Timeline and the journals.
THURSDAY
Substitute: Students will work on Animal Farm Pre-reading guide pages 1-2.
FRIDAY
Quick Write 1: Prompt
If you could create a soundtrack for your life, what songs would you include and why? Discuss at least two songs and explain why you picked them. Students will do this on a slideshow.
Present your timeline to the class.
My Life timeline presentations.
Week 2
Week 2
Monday
Monday
Substitute: Students will work on Animal Farm Vocabulary Word Search.
Substitute: Students will work on Animal Farm Vocabulary Word Search.
Tuesday
My Life Timeline
Tuesday
My Life Timeline
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Free period to catch up on grades.
Friday
Free period to catch up on grades.
Week 3
Week 3
Monday
Monday
NoRedInk Commonly Confused Words Homophones 1
"To" vs. "Too" vs. "Two" "Know" vs. "No" "Buy" vs. "By" vs. "Bye" "Their" vs. "There" vs. "They're"
NoRedInk Commonly Confused Words Homophones 1
"To" vs. "Too" vs. "Two" "Know" vs. "No" "Buy" vs. "By" vs. "Bye" "Their" vs. "There" vs. "They're"
Journal: Describe a time you felt like your freedom was being threatened. Describe a time you felt free. 200 words
Journal: Describe a time you felt like your freedom was being threatened. Describe a time you felt free. 200 words
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Read Old Major's Speech and look for rhetorical devices (tab 4).
Friday
Read Old Major's Speech and look for rhetorical devices (tab 4).
Week 4 9/8/25 - 9/12/25
Week 4 9/8/25 - 9/12/25
Monday
Monday
NoRedInk
NoRedInk
Journal: Describe a time you had to present something to a class. Describe a project you worked on that was all based on your own ideas. What was the presentation about? How did you feel doing it? How do you feel about presenting to groups of people? Explain. Be specific and talk from personal experience. 200 words.
Journal: Describe a time you had to present something to a class. Describe a project you worked on that was all based on your own ideas. What was the presentation about? How did you feel doing it? How do you feel about presenting to groups of people? Explain. Be specific and talk from personal experience. 200 words.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday and Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Read Old Major's Speech and look for rhetorical devices (tab 4).
Read Old Major's Speech and look for rhetorical devices (tab 4).
Friday
Study Hall Period
Friday
Study Hall Period
Week 5 9/15/25 - 9/19/25
Week 5 9/15/25 - 9/19/25
MONDAY
MONDAY
Journal: Describe a time you had to fight for yourself. Describe a time you had to defend something.
Journal: Describe a time you had to fight for yourself. Describe a time you had to defend something.
NRI: Homonyms 2 principal, hole, role, weather
NRI: Homonyms 2 principal, hole, role, weather
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Week 6 9/22/25 - 9/25/25
Week 6 9/22/25 - 9/25/25
Monday
Monday
NoRedInk
NoRedInk
Journal 9.22 Describe a time you received preferential treatment. Why did you receive preferential treatment? What did it feel like? Was it fair? Why or why not? Was someone else left waiting or without something because you got preferential treatment? Explain. 200 words.
Journal 9.22 Describe a time you received preferential treatment. Why did you receive preferential treatment? What did it feel like? Was it fair? Why or why not? Was someone else left waiting or without something because you got preferential treatment? Explain. 200 words.
Tuesday
Tuesday
Students will read Animal Farm Chapter 3 and complete annotations.
Students will read Animal Farm Chapter 3 and complete annotations.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Students will complete Animal Farm Chapter 3 Questions and Vocabulary.
Students will complete Animal Farm Chapter 3 Questions and Vocabulary.
Thursday
Thursday
Students will work on missing assignments.
Students will work on missing assignments.
Friday
Friday
No School for Students
Week 7 9/28/25 - 10/3/25
Week 7 9/28/25 - 10/3/25
Monday
Monday
NoRedInk
Journal
Tuesday
Tuesday
Article on Propaganda
Wednesday
Wednesday
Animal Farm Chapter 4 Annotations
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Week 10 10/20/25 - 10/24/25
Week 10 10/20/25 - 10/24/25
Monday
Monday
NoRedInk and Journal
NoRedInk and Journal
Tuesday
Tuesday
Pre-ACT prep
Pre-ACT prep
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Study Period
Study Period
Week 11 10/27/25-10/31/25
Week 11 10/27/25-10/31/25
Monday
Monday
No School for Students
No School for Students
Tuesday
Tuesday
NoRedInk and Journal
NoRedInk and Journal
Wednesday
Wednesday
Animal Farm chapter 8. Students will read the chapter and work on annotation.
Animal Farm chapter 8. Students will read the chapter and work on annotation.
Thursday
Thursday
Animal Farm chapter 8. Students will read the chapter and complete questions.
Animal Farm chapter 8. Students will read the chapter and complete questions.
Friday
Friday
Study Period
Study Period
Week 14 11/17/25-11/21/25
Week 14 11/17/25-11/21/25
Week 18 1/5/25-1/9/25
Week 18 1/5/25-1/9/25
Monday
Monday
No School
No School
Tuesday
Tuesday
No Red Ink ACT Heavily Tested Commas for Clarity
No Red Ink ACT Heavily Tested Commas for Clarity
Journal 1/6/25 Reflect on the past year. How have you changed from last year? Has the change been for the better or worse? Explain.
Journal 1/6/25 Reflect on the past year. How have you changed from last year? Has the change been for the better or worse? Explain.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Find 3 articles that explore that topic. Add the links below.
Find 3 articles that explore that topic. Add the links below.
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Week 1-5 8/26/24-9/29/24
Week 1-5 8/26/24-9/29/24
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WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE
Students will analyze the lyrics of a song of their choice.
ACTIVITY
Students work on house rules
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THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: Grammar Review for ACT test
OBJECTIVE: Grammar Review for ACT test
ACTIVITY
Students will complete a No Red Ink activity on Capitalization.
ACTIVITY
Students will complete a No Red Ink activity on Capitalization.
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Students will read an excerpt from California Passes Cell Phone Restrictions
Week 2 9/3 -9/6
Week 2 9/3 -9/6
MONDAY
No School
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TUESDAY
MONDAY
No School
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TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
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WEDNESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE: Reading comprehension. Identify the main claim and evidence to support that claim.
ACTIVITY
Students will watch a short video on the gang prisons in El Salvador.
Students will work on annotation of "The High Price of Safety." We will complete this together these first few weeks. Eventually students will be completing these independently.
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THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: Research El Salvador. Write facts on a website. Add pictures
OBJECTIVE: Research El Salvador. Write facts on a website. Add pictures
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Students will examine the new proposed curfew for students in the downtown area.
In groups, students will identify pros and cons of ...
Week 3 9/9 - 9/13
Week 3 9/9 - 9/13
MONDAY
MONDAY
OBJECTIVE CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
OBJECTIVE CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
ACTIVITY Journal: What is something you think is unfair? How does it make you feel? What is one solution?
ACTIVITY Journal: What is something you think is unfair? How does it make you feel? What is one solution?
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_______________________________________________________________________
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY Students will listen to the recording of Chapter 1 and complete annotations.
ACTIVITY Students will listen to the recording of Chapter 1 and complete annotations.
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WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY Students will listen to the recording of Chapter 2 and complete annotations.
ACTIVITY Students will listen to the recording of Chapter 2 and complete annotations.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY Students will complete annotations for chapter 2 in groups.
ACTIVITY Students will complete annotations for chapter 2 in groups.
Friday Students will complete the questions for chapter 2.
Friday Students will complete the questions for chapter 2.
Week 4
Week 4
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal: What is one cause you are very passionate about? Why do you think you are so impacted by this cause?
NO RED INK. Students will complete No Red Ink activity.
ACTIVITY: Journal: What is one cause you are very passionate about? Why do you think you are so impacted by this cause?
NO RED INK. Students will complete No Red Ink activity.
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
OBJECTIVE: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
OBJECTIVE: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
Participate in discussion.
OBJECTIVE: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
Participate in discussion.
ACTIVITY Students will discuss the main problems they saw in Why is Latin America Still Poor? Students will discuss pros and cons of a topic in small groups. Debate Topic for Base Salary for all.
ACTIVITY Students will discuss the main problems they saw in Why is Latin America Still Poor? Students will discuss pros and cons of a topic in small groups. Debate Topic for Base Salary for all.
Week 5
Week 5
Monday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal: Which of the animals in the book are you most like? Napoleon-Leader, Boxer-hard worker, Snowball-planner/educator, Mollie-cares about her appearance and luxuries, or any of the other animals. How is your personality similar to theirs? Explain. 200 words.
ACTIVITY: Journal: Which of the animals in the book are you most like? Napoleon-Leader, Boxer-hard worker, Snowball-planner/educator, Mollie-cares about her appearance and luxuries, or any of the other animals. How is your personality similar to theirs? Explain. 200 words.
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY Students will read an excerpt from an article about US Intervention into Mexico. Students will annotate the article then complete pro/con debate form.
ACTIVITY Students will read an excerpt from an article about US Intervention into Mexico. Students will annotate the article then complete pro/con debate form.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
ACTIVITY Students will color pages for
ACTIVITY Students will color pages for
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
No School for Students
No School for Students
Week 6-11 9/30/24 - 11/8/24
Week 6-11 9/30/24 - 11/8/24
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe a time you became disillusioned with something. Or describe a time something turned out differently than you thought it would. NoRedInk
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe a time you became disillusioned with something. Or describe a time something turned out differently than you thought it would. NoRedInk
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Read Chicago Pushes for Permits for Immigrants. Students will annotate the article then complete pro/con debate form. Students will write a short essay arguing for or against the US granting work permits for immigrants.
ACTIVITY: Read Chicago Pushes for Permits for Immigrants. Students will annotate the article then complete pro/con debate form. Students will write a short essay arguing for or against the US granting work permits for immigrants.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Students will watch the documentar, Why is Latin America Still Poor? Students will discuss the Video Questions in small groups.
ACTIVITY: Students will watch the documentar, Why is Latin America Still Poor? Students will discuss the Video Questions in small groups.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Week 7
Week 7
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe a time you were a leader. Describe a time you were a follower. What was that like? Explain. 200 words
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe a time you were a leader. Describe a time you were a follower. What was that like? Explain. 200 words
NoRedInk : Commas fragments
NoRedInk : Commas fragments
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Students will take Quizzes for Chapters 1-6 on a Google Form.
ACTIVITY: Students will take Quizzes for Chapters 1-6 on a Google Form.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Counselors are pushing in.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Read Chicago Pushes for Permits for Immigrants. Students will annotate the article then complete pro/con debate form. Students will write a short essay arguing for or against the US granting work permits for immigrants.
ACTIVITY: Read Chicago Pushes for Permits for Immigrants. Students will annotate the article then complete pro/con debate form. Students will write a short essay arguing for or against the US granting work permits for immigrants.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
ACTIVITY: Students will watch the documentary, Why is Latin America Still Poor? Students will discuss the Video Questions in small groups.
ACTIVITY: Students will watch the documentary, Why is Latin America Still Poor? Students will discuss the Video Questions in small groups.
Week 8
Week 8
Monday
Monday
No School
No School
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe your ideal job. What would you like to do for a living? Explain. 200 words
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe your ideal job. What would you like to do for a living? Explain. 200 words
NoRedInk : NRI Commonly Confused Words you're who's It's contractions.
NoRedInk : NRI Commonly Confused Words you're who's It's contractions.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Reach Assessment
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Substitute Plans Animal Farm Puzzle
Week 9
Week 9
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe an obstacle you have had to overcome. Explain. 200 words
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe an obstacle you have had to overcome. Explain. 200 words
NoRedInk : Frequently Confused Words
NoRedInk : Frequently Confused Words
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate chapter 7 of Animal Farm.
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate chapter 7 of Animal Farm.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate chapter 8 of Animal Farm.
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate chapter 8 of Animal Farm.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Complete a Quizziz on chapters 7-8.
ACTIVITY: Complete a Quizziz on chapters 7-8.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Week 10
Week 10
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe a time hard work paid off. Do you think hard work always pay off? Are you in control of your own success or failure?
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe a time hard work paid off. Do you think hard work always pay off? Are you in control of your own success or failure?
NoRedInk : Frequently Confused Words
NoRedInk : Frequently Confused Words
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate chapter 9 of Animal Farm.
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate chapter 9 of Animal Farm.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate the article Stop Scapegoating Immigrants. Students will identify the main claim
ACTIVITY: Students will read and annotate the article Stop Scapegoating Immigrants. Students will identify the main claim
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE:
OBJECTIVE:
ACTIVITY: Coloring pages
ACTIVITY: Coloring pages
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
ACTIVITY: Students will watch Rise of Planet of the Apes and compare it to the main themes of Animal Farm.
ACTIVITY: Students will watch Rise of Planet of the Apes and compare it to the main themes of Animal Farm.
Read Chapter 10 of Animal Farm. Complete the annotations.
Read Chapter 10 of Animal Farm. Complete the annotations.
Week 12 11/11/24 - 11/15/24
Week 12 11/11/24 - 11/15/24
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: Journal Describe an injustice in the world that you care about. What is something that is happening in the world that you don't agree with?
ACTIVITY: Journal Describe an injustice in the world that you care about. What is something that is happening in the world that you don't agree with?
NoRedInk
NoRedInk
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Counselor Push In
Counselor Push In
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: UFO Hearings? Students will read the article and make annotations. Students will identify the main claim of the article and the details that support that claim.
ACTIVITY: UFO Hearings? Students will read the article and make annotations. Students will identify the main claim of the article and the details that support that claim.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Students worked on an alien vocabulary puzzle.
ACTIVITY: Students worked on an alien vocabulary puzzle.
Week 13 11/18/2024 - 11/22/2024
Week 13 11/18/2024 - 11/22/2024
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: What are you grateful for? Describe something you are going to give thanks for this Thanksgiving Season.
ACTIVITY: What are you grateful for? Describe something you are going to give thanks for this Thanksgiving Season.
NoRedInk
NoRedInk
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Look at the research questions on this list. Choose one question from the list that you are interested in researching or write a question of your own.
ACTIVITY: Look at the research questions on this list. Choose one question from the list that you are interested in researching or write a question of your own.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Conduct a survey of 50 students at Curie. Ask them your question. Tally up the responses.
Begin your research. Find 5 sources that you will use for your project.
Begin your outline. Write 5 subheadings. Start taking notes for each subheading. Quotes are no longer than 10 words.
ACTIVITY: Conduct a survey of 50 students at Curie. Ask them your question. Tally up the responses.
Begin your research. Find 5 sources that you will use for your project.
Begin your outline. Write 5 subheadings. Start taking notes for each subheading. Quotes are no longer than 10 words.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Movie and coloring for Thanksgiving.
ACTIVITY: Movie and coloring for Thanksgiving.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
OBJECTIVE: CC. 11-12.RL.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ACTIVITY: Movie and coloring for Thanksgiving.
ACTIVITY: Movie and coloring for Thanksgiving.
Week 14 12/2/2024 - 12/6/2024
Week 14 12/2/2024 - 12/6/2024
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
ACTIVITY: Students will explore the pros and cons of the topic: Are video games good for students' mental health?
Homework: Taking Notes
ACTIVITY: Students will explore the pros and cons of the topic: Are video games good for students' mental health?
Homework: Taking Notes
Tuesday
Tuesday
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
ACTIVITY: Students will conduct a gallery walk of the reasons students came up with yesterday for the question. Students will agree or disagree with 4 different posts. Students will complete the journal question and work on NRI.
ACTIVITY: Students will conduct a gallery walk of the reasons students came up with yesterday for the question. Students will agree or disagree with 4 different posts. Students will complete the journal question and work on NRI.
Wednesday
Wednesday
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
ACTIVITY: Students will explore the pros and cons of the topic: Should the government provide free college tuition for all students who want to go to college?
ACTIVITY: Students will explore the pros and cons of the topic: Should the government provide free college tuition for all students who want to go to college?
Thursday
Thursday
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
ACTIVITY: Students will conduct a gallery walk of the reasons students came up with yesterday for the question. Students will agree or disagree with 4 different posts. Students will participate in the Parlay discussion
ACTIVITY: Students will conduct a gallery walk of the reasons students came up with yesterday for the question. Students will agree or disagree with 4 different posts. Students will participate in the Parlay discussion
Friday
Friday
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
OBJECTIVE: Reading. Research. Writing
ACTIVITY: Fix Your Life Friday
ACTIVITY: Fix Your Life Friday
Week 15 - Week 16 12/9/2024 - 12/20/2024 Research Paper. W17-W18 Winter Break
Week 15 - Week 16 12/9/2024 - 12/20/2024 Research Paper. W17-W18 Winter Break
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly
ACTIVITY: NoRedInk on formatting quotes.
ACTIVITY: NoRedInk on formatting quotes.
Tuesday
Tuesday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
Wednesday
Wednesday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
Thursday
Thursday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
Friday
Friday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly. CC.11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
ACTIVITY: Students become familar with the structure of the body paragraphs. Students work on the final research paper. Students will get time in class to write their final paper.
Week 19. 1/6/2-1/10/24. Webpages on the Research Papers
Week 19. 1/6/2-1/10/24. Webpages on the Research Papers
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
OBJECTIVE: WIDA Level 1 Writing
OBJECTIVE: WIDA Level 1 Writing
Explaining Producing short responses to questions using word/phrase banks.
Explaining Producing short responses to questions using word/phrase banks.
Arguing Selecting words and phrases to represent points of view.
Arguing Selecting words and phrases to represent points of view.
ACTIVITY: Students will work on a slide show presentation explaining 5 of their new year's resolutions.
ACTIVITY: Students will work on a slide show presentation explaining 5 of their new year's resolutions.
Tuesday
Tuesday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ACTIVITY: Students will begin to work on a webpage. The webpage will convey what they have learned after completing their research project.
ACTIVITY: Students will begin to work on a webpage. The webpage will convey what they have learned after completing their research project.
Wednesday
Wednesday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ACTIVITY: Students will begin to work on a webpage. The webpage will convey what they have learned after completing their research project.
ACTIVITY: Students will begin to work on a webpage. The webpage will convey what they have learned after completing their research project.
Thursday
Thursday
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W. 6.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ACTIVITY: Students will begin to work on a webpage. The webpage will convey what they have learned after completing their research project.
ACTIVITY: Students will begin to work on a webpage. The webpage will convey what they have learned after completing their research project.
Friday
Friday
Week 17 1/13/24 - 1/17/24
Week 17 1/13/24 - 1/17/24
Period 4
Tuesday: Krystian, Edgar, Kenneth, Alondra
Wednesday: Monserrat Ayala, Giovanni, Niki
Thursday: Dulce, Melany, Matthew, Edwin, Fanny
Friday: Miranda, Adrien, Mony,
Monday: Leonardo A, Monserrat N, Leonardo O,
Period 6
Tuesday: Evelyn, Cristian, Yamile, Bryan
Wednesday: Bryant, Yingen, Danny, Brianna
Thursday: Adrian, Joshua, Roberto, Francisco
Friday: Jose, Uriel, Anthony, Dulce, Vanessa
Period 7
Tuesday: Sara, Fatima, Josue, Yahaira
Wednesday: Erick, Julissa, Esmeralda, Giselle
Thursday: Abril, Ian, Osvaldo, Jaime, Jennifer
Friday: Naomi
Period 4
Tuesday: Krystian, Edgar, Kenneth, Alondra
Wednesday: Monserrat Ayala, Giovanni, Niki
Thursday: Dulce, Melany, Matthew, Edwin, Fanny
Friday: Miranda, Adrien, Mony,
Monday: Leonardo A, Monserrat N, Leonardo O,
Period 6
Tuesday: Evelyn, Cristian, Yamile, Bryan
Wednesday: Bryant, Yingen, Danny, Brianna
Thursday: Adrian, Joshua, Roberto, Francisco
Friday: Jose, Uriel, Anthony, Dulce, Vanessa
Period 7
Tuesday: Sara, Fatima, Josue, Yahaira
Wednesday: Erick, Julissa, Esmeralda, Giselle
Thursday: Abril, Ian, Osvaldo, Jaime, Jennifer
Friday: Naomi
Monday (Ms Passamentt absent)
Monday (Ms Passamentt absent)
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
OBJECTIVE: CC.11-12.W.3 Text Types and Purposes: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CC.11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Observe hyphenation conventions. b. Spell correctly.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe your feelings about giving presentations. What are some things you enjoy about presentations? Describe a presentation you saw or you participated in that you enjoyed.
ACTIVITY: Journal: Describe your feelings about giving presentations. What are some things you enjoy about presentations? Describe a presentation you saw or you participated in that you enjoyed.
NoRedInk
NoRedInk
Tuesday (Ms Passamentt absent)
Tuesday (Ms Passamentt absent)
OBJECTIVE: WIDA: Generate questions about different perspectives. Support or challenge an opinion, premise, or interpretation
OBJECTIVE: WIDA: Generate questions about different perspectives. Support or challenge an opinion, premise, or interpretation
CCSS: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
ACTIVITY: Students will present their research projects to the class. During the presentation, students will evaluate the speaker's point of view, reasoning, and arguments using this exit slip.
CCSS: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
ACTIVITY: Students will present their research projects to the class. During the presentation, students will evaluate the speaker's point of view, reasoning, and arguments using this exit slip.
Wednesday
Wednesday
OBJECTIVE: WIDA: Generate questions about different perspectives. Support or challenge an opinion, premise, or interpretation
OBJECTIVE: WIDA: Generate questions about different perspectives. Support or challenge an opinion, premise, or interpretation
CCSS: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
ACTIVITY: Students will present their research projects to the class. During the presentation, students will evaluate the speaker's point of view, reasoning, and arguments using this exit slip.
CCSS: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
ACTIVITY: Students will present their research projects to the class. During the presentation, students will evaluate the speaker's point of view, reasoning, and arguments using this exit slip.
Thursday
Thursday
OBJECTIVE: WIDA: Generate questions about different perspectives. Support or challenge an opinion, premise, or interpretation
OBJECTIVE: WIDA: Generate questions about different perspectives. Support or challenge an opinion, premise, or interpretation
CCSS: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
ACTIVITY: Students will present their research projects to the class. During the presentation, students will evaluate the speaker's point of view, reasoning, and arguments using this exit slip.
CCSS: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
ACTIVITY: Students will present their research projects to the class. During the presentation, students will evaluate the speaker's point of view, reasoning, and arguments using this exit slip.
Friday
Friday
Week 18 1/20/24 - 1/24/24
Week 18 1/20/24 - 1/24/24
Monday MLK day
Monday MLK day
Tuesday Teacher Institute Day
Tuesday Teacher Institute Day
Wednesday
Wednesday
Students watched Touching the Void and completed an exit sheet.
Students watched Touching the Void and completed an exit sheet.
Thursday
Thursday
Students watched Touching the Void and completed an exit sheet.
Students watched Touching the Void and completed an exit sheet.
Friday
Friday
Students worked on a journal. Describe a time you felt like giving up but you kept going.
Students worked on a journal. Describe a time you felt like giving up but you kept going.
Week 19 1/27/25 2/1/25
Week 19 1/27/25 2/1/25
Monday
Monday
Students wrote a journal and completed capitalization on No Red Ink.
Tuesday
Tuesday
Students will read the first story in the book . Students will make connections.
Students will read the first story in the book . Students will make connections.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Students will read the story "Reunion" and will work in groups to make connections.
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Week 20 1/6/24-1/10/24
Week 20 1/6/24-1/10/24
Week 21
Week 21
Film: Touching the Void
Week 22
Week 22
Week 34 4/28/25-5/2/25 Educational Planner and Skills
Week 34 4/28/25-5/2/25 Educational Planner and Skills
Monday
Monday
Journal: What is your dream job?
Journal: What is your dream job?
Finish Career Interest Survey
Finish Career Interest Survey
No Red Ink Common and proper nouns.
No Red Ink Common and proper nouns.
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Counselors are pushing in.
Counselors are pushing in.
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Week 35 5/4/25-5/9/25.
Week 35 5/4/25-5/9/25.
Monday
Monday
Students will write a journal: Would you rather be rich in a job you hate or poor in a job you love? Explain 200 words.
Students will write a journal: Would you rather be rich in a job you hate or poor in a job you love? Explain 200 words.
NoRedInk Capitalization of holidays
NoRedInk Capitalization of holidays
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Fix your life Friday
Fix your life Friday
Week 36 5/12/25-5/16/25
Week 36 5/12/25-5/16/25
Monday
Monday
Students will complete a journal: Who is the most successful person you know? What do they do for a living? What is the secret to their success?
Students will complete a journal: Who is the most successful person you know? What do they do for a living? What is the secret to their success?
No Red Ink Frequently Confused Words Conjunctions Fanboys.
No Red Ink Frequently Confused Words Conjunctions Fanboys.
Tuesday
Tuesday
OBJECTIVE: Students will work on career project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will work on career project.
Students will complete the Pros and Cons of their job.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Students will work in the webpage that they will complete for their final.
Students will work in the webpage that they will complete for their final.
Friday
Friday
Week 37 5/19/25 - 5/23/25
Week 37 5/19/25 - 5/23/25
Monday
Monday
Journal 5.19.25
Journal 5.19.25
NoRedInk commonly confused words G7 alot cause
NoRedInk commonly confused words G7 alot cause
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Week 38 5/26/25-5/30/35
Week 38 5/26/25-5/30/35
Students will work on webpage.
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