Quarter 2: 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

Important Q2 Documents: A Writers Toolbox Packet

Date:

Nov. 8- 12


Agenda:

Monday, Nov. 8- Work on creative writing #3.

** Homework: Due on turnitin.com by midnight on Monday (Nov. 8)

Tuesday, Nov. 9- Introduce rationale.

Wednesday, Nov. 10- W.I.N. Wednesday

Thursday, Nov. 11- Transitional language in essay writing.

Friday, Nov. 12- Mechanics pen-notes test.

** Homework: First submission of essay with rationale due on turnitin.com by midnight on Sunday (Nov. 14)


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Date:

Nov. 15-19


Agenda:

  • Monday, Nov. 15- peer-reviews

  • Tuesday, Nov. 16- mechanics test corrections, introduce ind. reading book assignment, common errors in essay.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 17- W.I.N. Wednesday

  • Thursday, Nov. 18- Check our a book in media center today!

  • Friday, Nov. 19- - Introduce viewing assignment for Get Out

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Date:

Nov. 22-23

Agenda:

Monday, Nov. 22- Get Out cont.

Tuesday, Nov. 23- Get Out cont.

Homework: Final Native Son Essay due by midnight on Tuesday (Nov. 23) on turnitin.com.

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Date:

Nov. 29- Dec. 3


Agenda:

Monday, Nov. 29- Hana in classroom all day!

Tuesday, Nov. 30- Get out discussion and reflection

Homework: Get out Reflection due on turnitin.com by midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 1

Wednesday, Dec. 1- W.I.N. Wednesday (koppel gone)

Thursday, Dec. 2- Create platform for creative writing/reading time

Friday, Dec. 3- Create platform for creative writing/reading time (offer mechanics retakes)

Homework: Creative writing posted on google site before class on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

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Date:

Dec. 6- Dec. 10

Agenda:

Monday, Dec. 6- Introduce documentary film viewing/ reading time

Homework: Send Mrs. Koppel email with book choice and website before class on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Tuesday, Dec. 7- Documentary #1 film viewing

Wednesday, Dec. 8- W.I.N. Wednesday

Thursday, Dec. 9- Documentary #2 film viewing/reading time

Friday, Dec. 10- Documentary #3 film viewing/reading time

Homework: Documentary films writing/reflection assignment #1 due on turnitin.com by Sunday, Dec. 12.


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Date:

Dec. 13- Dec. 17

Agenda:

Monday, Dec. 13- -Documentary #4- Black Sheep / reading time

Tuesday, Dec. 14- Documentary #5- Lifeboat

Homework: Small group discussion form completed (the individual part)

Wednesday, Dec. 15- W.I.N. Wednesday

Homework: Documentary Film viewing guide #2

Thursday, Dec. 16- Documentary #6- A Night at the Garden / small group discussions

Friday, Dec. 17- TBD :) Work time on homework

Homework: Documentary films writing/reflection assignment #2 due on turnitin.com by Sunday, Dec. 19.

** WINTER BREAK**

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Date:

Jan. 3-Jan. 7

Agenda:

Jan. 3- Welcome back! Independent reading book presentations (review)

Homework: Work on your independent reading book presentation

Jan. 4- English section of ACT

  • Click HERE to view the printed test ACT test.

  • Click HERE to view the explanations for each answer- so helpful!

Jan. 5- W.I.N. Wednesday

Jan. 6- Correct English ACT, work on independent reading book presentations

Jan. 7- Small groups - independent reading book presentation practice


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Date:

Jan. 10- Jan. 14

Agenda:

Jan. 10- E-leanring day (work on your slide presentations)

Jan. 11- W.I.N Wednesday

Homework: Submit your independent reading book presentation s on turnitin.com by midnight on Tuesday (Jan.11)

Jan. 12- Independent Reading book presentations

Jan. 13- Independent Reading book presentations

Jan. 14- e-learning day (complete google form on google classroom for attendance)

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Date:

Jan. 17- Jan. 21

Agenda:

Jan. 17- NO SCHOOL.

Jan. 18- Independent Reading book presentations (students not logging on for class will complete google form on google classroom for attendance- only need to log on to class if you are presenting)

  • Hour 2: Dora, Will, Celia, Ruby, Thanh, Geneva, Kathleen

  • Hour 4: Maggie, Ben, Joseph, Veronica, Isiah, Matilda, Monty

Jan. 19- W.I.N. Wednesday (complete google form for attendance)

Jan. 20- Independent Reading book presentations (students not logging on for class will complete google form on google classroom for attendance- only need to log on to class if you are presenting)

  • Hour 2: Molly, Nina, Addie T., Charlie, Lucas, Wesley, Devin

  • Hour 4: Charles, Brody, Leo M., Juan, Phoebe, Anika, Layna

Jan. 21- Independent Reading book presentations (students not logging on for class will complete google form on google classroom for attendance- only need to log on to class if you are presenting)

  • Hour 2: John, Ella, Elias, Addie M., Everett, Lexi

  • Hour 4: Ethan, Angelina, Max, Grace Ann, Eleanor C., Eleanor P. , Maya

Homework: Reflective statement due on turnitin.com by due on turnitin.com by midnight on Monday Jan. 24.

Homework: Documentary films writing/reflection assignment #3 due on turnitin.com by midnight on Monday Jan. 24.

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Date:

Jan. 24- Jan. 28


Agenda:

Jan. 24- W.I.N. Wednesday (complete google form for attendance)

Homework: Documentary films writing/reflection assignment #3 due on turnitin.com by midnight on Monday Jan. 24

Jan. 25- Documentary film small group discussions (everyone come to class!)

Jan. 26- TBD :) - maybe finals block schedule?

Jan. 27- TBD :) - maybe finals block schedule?

Jan. 28- NO SCHOOL

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