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LESSON ONE: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH 12
By the end of class, you will be able to…identify three important components of our new English 12 class.
Let’s Get Started!
Locate your seat by finding your name on the chart. The number next to your name is your seat.
Introduction: Dr. Carolyn
Please use markers, colored pencils, and crayons around the room to fill out a name card. Dr. Carolyn will take attendance. Now it's your turn to participate in introductions!
Syllabus: Let's review it and use it as a springboard for the remainder of our lesson.
Please bookmark our Class URL: https://sites.google.com/site/drcarolyns12h
Homework: Syllabus sign-off. This item must be signed by your family and printed for administrative purposes.
LESSON TWO: PRE-ASSESSMENT FOR WRITING
By the end of class, you will be able to... write one paragraph that tells a story about an important life experience.
Let's Get Started!
Please sit in your assigned seat. Please take out your homework. Syllabus sign-off.
Assignment: Write a Personal Story Paragraph
Homework: Review The Chosen, by Chaim Potok. We'll be having round-robin stations tomorrow to help prepare you for the mandatory Summer Reading Test on Wednesday.
LESSON THREE: PREPARING FOR THE SUMMER READING TEST
By the end of class, you will be able to... synthesize plot, character, setting, conflicts, and themes in the summer reading text, The Chosen.
Let's Get Started!
Grammar Mini-Lesson: Capitalization
Mini-Lesson: Stations for The Chosen review
Small groups survey stations, 4 minutes each
Reports from groups
Homework: Review The Chosen, by Chaim Potok. We'll be having our summer reading test during our next class.
LESSON FOUR: DEMONSTRATING LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH READING
By the end of class, you will be able to... demonstrate that you have read and understood the assigned summer reading text.
Let's Get Started!
Directions: You will have the entire class to complete the summer reading test. Please take your time. Please read each question carefully. Please compose any written answers efficiently, succinctly, and with specific detail. If you finish early, you may start the homework.
The Chosen Summer Reading Test and Answer Sheet (print copies)
Homework: Choose any story you have read or viewed. Map out its narrative structure, following the Freytag Pyramid diagram below.
LESSON FIVE: REVIEWING NARRATIVE STRUCTURE
By the end of class, you will be able to... apply narrative structure elements to The Chosen
Let's Get Started!
Share homework in assigned small groups.
Mini-Lesson: Dr. Carolyn's Narrative Structure Google Slides Presentation
Small groups apply Freytag's Pyramid to The Chosen
Add in AP Rhetorical Strategies
Small groups assemble puzzle posters; sharing session
Summarizer: Term One Essential Questions
How does one accept and portray the authentic self?
How does an author create a unique voice for his/her writing and characters?
How does voice impact the author’s message?
How does the purpose for communicating impact voice?
Homework: Review Capitalization using Capitalization Practice and Capitalization Practice 2
LESSON SIX: GOOGLE SITES AND GOOGLE DRAWINGS
By the end of class, you will be able to... design a personal Google website, which will become your English 12 class electronic portfolio
Capitalization Quiz (paper versions)
Google Website Construction
Mini-Lesson: Choosing pseudonyms (fake names)
Go to How to Construct a Google Website instructions.
Complete the Google Form for registering your new Google website with Dr. Carolyn.
Google Drawing
Homework: Finish your Memory Map. You'll be graded on how fully and creatively you completed it: 5 points. We'll learn how to post it on our Google Sites to start our next class.
How to Create a Google Drawing
This website contains you self-reflect on your personality, personal qualities, and ability to apply yourself to future goals.
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Google Sites
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