Quarter 1: IB Language and Literature (Year 1)
“Whatever you choose for a career path, remember the struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose. As you commence to your paths, press on with pride and press on with purpose.”
-Chadwick Boseman
Required Materials: Electronic device (laptop preferred), writing utensil, notebook, anchor text.
Anchor Texts: Native Son by Richard Wright OR Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Date:
Sept. 8- 11
Agenda:
Tuesday (Sept. 8) - Welcome back! Checking-in with class and life
** Homework: Names/Nombres Assignment (students will submit assignment during class on Thursday, Sept. 10)
Thursday (Sept. 10)- turnitin.com accounts , Getting to know the course
Date:
Sept. 14-18
Agenda:
Monday (Sept. 14) - Creative writing
** Homework: Introduction to Blogging assignment posted on your blog. (Due: Publish your blog by Wednesday, Sept. 16th by midnight).
Wednesday (Sept. 16)- One on one Wednesday norms 🏀
Thursday (Sept. 17)- Mechanics the ACT yes (we are talking about it already)
** Homework: Take the ACT practice test #1 assignment (Due: Submit on turntin.com by midnight on Sunday, Sept. 20)
ACT Resources:
ACT Printable Practice Test 2011-12 (Form 64E) * This is not an assignment but a practice test if you ever wanted to practice :)
Materials:
Weekly Presentation Slides (presentation includes introduction to blogging assignment)
Act English practice test #1 assignment
ACT practice test link (click on practice test 1, select English, select "yes" for timed) Make sure you take a screenshot/photo of your completed test.
Date:
Sept. 21 -25
Agenda:
Monday (Sept. 21) - ACT reflection, Introduce book choices
** Homework: Submit on turnitn.com book preview and selection worksheet by midnight (Sept. 22)
Wednesday (Sept. 23) - One on one Wednesdays 🏀
Thursday (Sept. 24) - Ms. Mennitt introduction and lesson, Introduce book assessments and quiz formats
Date:
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
Agenda:
Monday (Sept.28) - ACT data, Small group discussions format, Review book quiz assignments. Book Club Introduction Questions (submit during class)
** Homework: Submit on turnitin.com Native Son/TEWWG quiz assignment by midnight on Wednesday (Sept. 30)
Wednesday (Sept. 30) - One on one Wednesdays 🏀
** Homework: Come prepared to share your response to book club questions in your small group on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Thursday (Oct. 1) - Book Club #1
Date:
Oct. 5 - Oct. 9
Agenda:
Monday (Oc.t 5) - Classwork: Blog Post #1: Bridges. This is a classwork assignment that should be submitted/published by midnight tonight (Oct. 5)
** Homework: Submit on turnitin.com Native Son/TEWWG quiz assignment #2 by midnight on Wednesday (Oct. 7)
Wednesday (Oct. 7) - One on one Wednesdays 🏀
** Homework: Come prepared to share your response to book club questions in your small group on Thursday, Oc.t 8.
Thursday (Oct. 8) - Book Club #2
Date:
Oct. 12 - Oct. 13
Agenda:
Monday (Oct. 12)- IB testing and sign-up info. , Counselor/CC info. Complete the "Welcome Survey" assignment. This is a classwork assignment and should be completed by the end of the class period today. (Oct. 12).
** Homework: Submit on turnitin.com Native Son/TEWWG quiz assignment #3 by midnight on Sunday (Oct. 18)
** Homework: Come prepared to share your response to book club questions in your small group on Monday (Oc.t 19).
Materials:
Weekly Presentation Slides (presentation includes "Welcome Survey" classwork assignment)
Click HERE to view Native Son/TEWWG reading schedules
Click HERE to view the Native Son/TEWWG quiz assignments
BOOK CLUB #3 Questions (come prepared with your own responses to share in your small group).
Date:
Oct. 19- Oct. 23
Agenda:
Monday (Oct.19 )- Book Club #3
Wednesday (Oct. 21) - One on one Wednesdays 🏀
Thursday (Oct. 22) - Introduce Writing Assignment for Native Son/TEWWG
** Homework: Literary Analysis Planner submitted on turnitin.com by midnight on Sunday (Oct. 25). Literary Analysis Planner
Date:
Oct. 26 - Oct. 30
Agenda:
Monday (Oct. 26)- Look at example outlines/student work
** Homework: Submit Essay Outline Template by midnight on Thursday, Oct. 29 on turnitin.com
Wednesday (Oct. 28) - One on one Wednesdays 🏀
Thursday (Oct. 29) - Book Club Meeting: we will share planners and what we have on our outlines thus far
** Homework: Submit Essay Outline Template by midnight on Thursday, Oct. 29 on turnitin.com
** All missing work and resubmissions due by midnight on Thursday, Oct. 29th. Send Ms. Koppel and email to check the work (or it will not get scored).
Materials:
Native Son/TEWWG Literary Analysis Paper and Rubric
HERE is Ms. Koppel's example rationale (not finished yet)
Helpful resources (created by students for students in 2019)
Example Outlines:
Date:
Nov. 2- Nov. 5
Agenda:
Monday (Nov. 2)- Conferences with Ms. Koppel/ Blog Post #2
** Homework: Blog Post #2 assignment posted on your blog. (Due/Publish your blog by Tuesday, Nov. 3 by midnight). Remember, you do not email Ms. Koppel that your blog is completed - you simply press the publish button!
Wednesday (Nov. 4) - Conferences with Ms. Koppel cont./ IB Language and Lit. Survey.
Classwork: Click HERE for required survey for classwork today.