April 5-9

Monday, April 5 - Remote Work

• Blue graphic organizer for Bloody Sunday due tomorrow at the beginning of class. All 4 sections need to be complete - Intro paragraph, 2 body paragraphs, and conclusion paragraph.

Tuesday, April 6 - Classwork

• Read "Teen Freedom Fighters" on page 60 in ELA packet. Complete these activities when you are done reading.

Wednesday, April 7:

• This day is dedicated to Reading and Encore subjects.

Thursday, April 8 - Remote Work:

• Complete "Teen Freedom Fighters" activities. Access a copy of it here to print it. Due Friday at the beginning of class.

Friday, April 9 - Classwork:

• We launched our performance task. Students selected a societal issue (hunger, homelessness, or refugees/war) to read and write about.

  • If you were absent, select one of the topics above to read about - click on the link to access the article. You must complete all three tasks on this stamp sheet before you can begin your mind map.

(Preview!) Monday, April 12- Remote Work

• Complete all three tasks on your stamp sheet from yesterday.

  • Click here to see a copy of the stamp sheet.

• CLASS PERIODS 3 AND 8: Complete Mind Map for your selected topic. Helpful hints are on Google Classroom. If you do not have a copy of the Mind Map, you may use a blank piece of paper.

March 29-31

Monday, March 22 - Remote Work

• Mind Map for both Bloody Sunday texts. Due Tuesday at the beginning of class.

Tuesday, March 23- Classwork

• We worked on our blue graphic organizer for Bloody Sunday TDA.

Wednesday, March 24:

• This day is dedicated to Reading and Encore subjects.

(Preview!) Monday, April 5- Remote Work

• Blue graphic organizer for Bloody Sunday due tomorrow at the beginning of class. All 4 sections need to be complete - Intro paragraph, 2 body paragraphs, and conclusion paragraph.

March 15-19

Monday, March 15 - Remote Work

• STArt Practice

Tuesday, March 16- Classwork

• Mind Map for "House on Mango Street"

• If you were absent, you do not have make-up for work class. Instead, you will just need to spend a bit more time working on Thursday's remote work.

Wednesday, March 17 :

• This day is dedicated to Reading and Encore subjects.

Thursday, March 18- Remote Work

• Watch the Ed Puzzle video about how to transfer Mind Map ideas to your TDA Graphic Organizer. Complete all prompts within the Ed Puzzle video. The Intro Paragraph and Paragraph 2 are due at the beginning of class when you return.

• If you missed class on Tuesday, your remote work is to review the RICE notes on page 24 + 25 AND complete the following boxes on the TDA organizer: Intro + Paragraph 2. Paragraph 2 should use text evidence from "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros.

Friday, March 19- Classwork

• Partner Work: Mind Mapping "Nikki-Rosa"

• TDA organizer

(Preview!) Monday, March 22 - Remote Work

• Finish all of your TDA organizer. Due Tuesday at the beginning of class.

March 1-5

Monday, March 1 - Remote Work

• Independent assessment: SIFT "Dreams" on page 21 + 22. On GC, there is an EdPuzzle video from Ms. Bennett to guide you through this process. Check it out! Pages 21 + 22 due at the beginning of class on Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 2 - Classwork

• Submitted "Dreams" assignment (p. 21 and 22). If you were absent, it is your responsibility to turn it in to your class tray upon your return.

• Reviewed "Unpacking the Prompt" handout from class - no make up work if you were absent. Ms. Bennett will fill you in when you return.

Wednesday, March 3 :

• This day is dedicated to Reading and Encore subjects.

Thursday, March 4- Remote Work

• Complete RICE notes on p. 24 and 25 by watching EdPuzzle video on GC.

Friday, March 5 - Classwork

• Julius vs. Ellie Mae: Who was the better writer?

  • We reviewed the PSSA rubric and identified differences between each score point.

  • Make up work: Review pages 30-37. Complete the TDA error analysis for each "student" by reviewing their essay examples and the PSSA rubric.

  • Email Ms. Bennett with questions. This assignment is due on Tuesday at the beginning of class.

(Preview!) Monday, March 8 - Remote Work

• Complete the Julius vs. Ellie Mae Error Analysis on pages 33 + 34. Due Tuesday. Be sure to highlight language from the rubric in your response!

February 15-19

Monday, February 15 - No School

• President's Day

Tuesday, February 16 - Remote Work

• • • Watch EdPuzzle Video on GC - New Unit Launch.

Wednesday, February 17 - Classwork:

• New Unit Launch Day! Man v. Society

  • New packets! Orange cover.

• We completed pages 3-5.

Thursday, February 18 - Remote Work

• Complete pages 6 + 7 for "Think Like a Tree"

Friday, February 19 - Classwork

• SIFT notes on page 9 - instructional video posted on GC (Ed Puzzle video).

(Preview!) Monday, February 22 - Remote Work

• Pages 12 + 13 in packet: Complete both questions on page 12. Pick one SIFT letter (at least) on page 13. Be thinking about what questions you might have when it comes to completing SIFT.

• Post your anonymous questions about how to analyze poetry on the jamboard in Google Classroom. We will address those questions on our next in-class day.

February 1-5

Monday, February 1 - Remote Work

• Complete page 17 in packet - Infographic Research

Tuesday, February 2 - Classwork

• Inclement Weather Day: Students worked on publishing their 3 paragraph essays. Typed on GC.

• No HW.

Wednesday, February 3:

• This virtual day is for you to work on Reading & Encore subject assignments.

Thursday, February 4 - Remote Work

• Watch Editing Videos on GC and revise your essay as needed.

• Submit final copy by midnight.

Friday, February 5 - Classwork

• Designed Infographic Timeline on Canva

• No HW.

(Preview!) Monday, February 8 - Remote Work

• Spend 45 minutes (minimum) designing your timeline infographic on Canva. See the assignment post in GC if you need a refresher.