Embedded Files
Jill says: "I'm looking at doing a book sale for middle school students, but I'm trying to garner interest before going through it in case there isn't enough interest. I'm looking to see if students might be interested in the new book by Terry Lynne Johnson, called Dog Driven. Anyone who purchases a copy will be entered into a drawing to win a gift box including a signed copy of the book Ice Dogs a wooden wolf ornament, a sticker, and a pen. Can you ask your students to see if they might be interested? Thanks!"
October 31, 2019
October 31, 2019
Targets: TS2b: Expressive and effective written communication
1. YWP: You too could be published!
When? Take a moment to interpret the meaning of the sign in this photo by (Carter Devenney, Essex High School). Does it apply to your own life, reminding you of something you’ve always intended to try? Or does it apply to the state of the world? Climate change? What does the sign make you think of?
Letter. The Senate majority leader has agreed to read one letter from one student in the U.S., and take action based on what the letter says. Your letter has been chosen. The letter has to be 250 words or less. Write the letter.
2. Worktime:
--> Finish Outsiders cover and explanation (write at least 2 sentences explaining why your cover is better)
--> Mary will check in with you if you are missing trial notes and/or trail scoring
--> Be sure all of the work you did for the trial is saved in your LA folder so I can give you credit for it
--> Complete at least one activity for scope/action for October and type up your YWP for publication!
3. The Tell Tale Heart... doodle or read along
Jill says: "I'm looking at doing a book sale for middle school students, but I'm trying to garner interest before going through it in case there isn't enough interest. I'm looking to see if students might be interested in the new book by Terry Lynne Johnson, called Dog Driven. Anyone who purchases a copy will be entered into a drawing to win a gift box including a signed copy of the book Ice Dogs a wooden wolf ornament, a sticker, and a pen. Can you ask your students to see if they might be interested? Thanks!"
October 28 and 29, 2019
October 28 and 29, 2019
Targets: LS2: Produce clear and coherent writing for a range of informative and analytical tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1. Trial is today!
2. As you watch the trial, please take notes. The jury will especially want to take notes on every part of the trial. When the final statements of the trial are made, the jury will leave the room to deliberate. When they return, they will hand Mary their decision and Mary will ask the foreperson to read the verdict. As we view the trial, you can follow along with the script so you know what to say and when you need to say it.
3. At the conclusion of the trial, after the verdict is given, Mary will ask you to self-assess on the mock trial scoring document. Make a copy of it, highlight and comment and save it in you LA folder. Thank you for your participation in this project. You may hand in your Outsiders book.
4. Chris Williams says there has never been a good Outsiders book cover. Have some artistic fun as you consider the important and lasting scenes and themes that will stay with you long after you have left this book behind in our curriculum.
5. Halloween Kahoot
I think this trial seems to be about Ponyboy's guilt in the crime. It is a deleted scene from the movie.
Notice how people dress up a bit for court. Not required but fun!
October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
Targets: LS2: Produce clear and coherent writing for a range of informative and analytical tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1. This is it! The trial starts Monday...Final day for preparation is today!
--> Lawyers: complete direct examination questions and opening and closing statements
--> Characters: memorize your answers for your direct examinations (not word for word necessarily, but all the important information needs to be conveyed in your answer)
--> Are you responsible for a cross examination? complete cross examination questions
--> What are objections you can make in the trial? Lawyers only can make objections.
2. How will you be scored for the mock trial?
3. Are you interested in serving on the jury for the other class? If your work is complete and you are entirely ready for the trial on Monday, and you want to be an impartial juror-- see me. I can only have 5 jurors.
October 21, 2019 and October 23, 2019
October 21, 2019 and October 23, 2019
Targets: LS2: Produce clear and coherent writing for a range of informative and analytical tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1. Prepare for the mock trial
Here are the scripts for the trial
8.1 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qPNwAssKyOnoKCRdBTC019BzR9upxj1dTbIkUSP-Fxg/edit?usp=sharing
8.2 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BrD0fhTKa5AicnQoAckdmX9RIm2xFaQ-Vh8x2IbtFMc/edit?usp=sharing
2. Here are the direct examination templates- make a copy and save it in your folder
Core 1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEFTXbFNupj0LxqAbXA2uLj7F6kTlB3vtqgwPcUItb4/edit?usp=sharing
Core 2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWcE50P87NW4KV8WzqSH2lXBV6v1bE4L8et9USIKmr8/edit?usp=sharing
3. Here are the cross examination templates- make a copy and save it in your folder
Core 1: Student responsible for writing cross examination questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMyZtid_L_ygIiIcxz1diay7qTfTTLBxFPdmTK6DXio/edit?usp=sharing
Core 2: Students responsible for writing cross examination questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QIqlQzcDhHCH-we5UGkSiJfBlFAlFWebd-U5YsxcU4/edit?usp=sharing
October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
Targets: LS2: Produce clear and coherent writing for a range of informative and analytical tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1. Run through of the trial! holy moly
8.1 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qPNwAssKyOnoKCRdBTC019BzR9upxj1dTbIkUSP-Fxg/edit?usp=sharing
8.2 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BrD0fhTKa5AicnQoAckdmX9RIm2xFaQ-Vh8x2IbtFMc/edit?usp=sharing
October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
Targets: LS2: Produce clear and coherent writing for a range of informative and analytical tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1. Film notes DUE and reactions?
2. How does a trial work? Here is a very simplified version
First: opening statement from the prosecution, the defense may give their opening statement now or later
Second: the prosecution calls their first witness and the witness is directly examined (they know the questions)
Third: the witness is then cross examined (they don't know what questions they will be asked)
Fourth: step 2-3 are repeated for all of the witnesses that the prosecution has
Fifth: the prosecution might give their closing statement now or later
Sixth: the defense might give their opening statement now if they didn't give it earlier
Seventh: the defense calls their first witness and the witness is directly examined (they know the questions)
Eighth: the witness is then cross examined (they don't know what questions they will be asked)
Ninth: the defense gives their closing statement now
Tenth: the prosecution might have waited to give their closing statement now
3. Direct examination questions should be written
4. Start preparing for your other jobs, cross examinations and opening/closing statements
Core 1: Student responsible for writing cross examination questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMyZtid_L_ygIiIcxz1diay7qTfTTLBxFPdmTK6DXio/edit?usp=sharing
FYI, bailiff and opening and closing statement responsibilities-- we'll talk more about these next time
Core 2: Students responsible for writing cross examination questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QIqlQzcDhHCH-we5UGkSiJfBlFAlFWebd-U5YsxcU4/edit?usp=sharing
FYI, bailiff and opening and closing statement responsibilities-- we'll talk more about these next time
Look at your poster: what information can you use to prove your side of the trial?
Core 1- Jonathan Cade is accused of voluntary manslaughter by the prosecution and Ponyboy was an accomplice. The defense is saying that Jonathan Cade was acting out of self defense and thus he is not guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
Prosecution lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Sherri, Randy, Marcia, Steve, Curly, Tim, Police
Defense lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Ponyboy, Darrel, Sodapop, Derry, Keith, Mr. Symes
Core 2- Darrel Curtis is accused of not being a fit guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis by the prosecution. The defense is saying that Darrel Curtis is a fit guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis.
Prosecution lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Randy, Marcia, Steve, Curly, Tim, Keith, Police
Defense lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Sherri, Ponyboy, Darrel, Sodapop, Jerry, Mr. Symes
October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019
Targets: Literacy Standard 1b Critical Reading (CCSSRL.8.7): Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors
1. Okay, you asked to see the film! So, here it is in all of its glory! Please show your critical thinking about the 'text' of the movie in comparison to the text of the book by taking some notes as you watch. We will finish watching the film during callback today.
2. Before we get into the film, let's check in about a couple of things:
Exhibits for court were due at the end of class last time. I have put final scores into IC. Not happy with your score? You can still edit it and improve upon it but I won't know to look at them again unless you email me to rescore it.
Direct examination questions should be complete at this time, if not you may want to use some of the movie time to work on them silently
3. Cross examinations- not into the movie? You can also use movie time to work on your cross exam questions silently
Core 1: Student responsible for writing cross examination questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMyZtid_L_ygIiIcxz1diay7qTfTTLBxFPdmTK6DXio/edit?usp=sharing
FYI, bailiff and opening and closing statement responsibilities-- we'll talk more about these next time
Core 2: Students responsible for writing cross examination questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QIqlQzcDhHCH-we5UGkSiJfBlFAlFWebd-U5YsxcU4/edit?usp=sharing
FYI, bailiff and opening and closing statement responsibilities-- we'll talk more about these next time
Look at your poster: what information can you use to prove your side of the trial?
Core 1- Jonathan Cade is accused of voluntary manslaughter by the prosecution and Ponyboy was an accomplice. The defense is saying that Jonathan Cade was acting out of self defense and thus he is not guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
Prosecution lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Sherri, Randy, Marcia, Steve, Curly, Tim, Police
Defense lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Ponyboy, Darrel, Sodapop, Derry, Keith, Mr. Symes
Core 2- Darrel Curtis is accused of not being a fit guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis by the prosecution. The defense is saying that Darrel Curtis is a fit guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis.
Prosecution lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Randy, Marcia, Steve, Curly, Tim, Keith, Police
Defense lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Sherri, Ponyboy, Darrel, Sodapop, Jerry, Mr. Symes
October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
Targets: Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by performing key scenes that move the plot along by building the tension in the story
1. Google form
2. Review feedback on exhibits/primary source documents and make additions/edits to improve the pieces, final drafts DUE Today by the end of class
3. Continue working on direct examinations for mock trial
Core 1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEFTXbFNupj0LxqAbXA2uLj7F6kTlB3vtqgwPcUItb4/edit?usp=sharing
Core 2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWcE50P87NW4KV8WzqSH2lXBV6v1bE4L8et9USIKmr8/edit?usp=sharing
Look at your poster: what information can you use to prove your side of the trial?
Core 1- Jonathan Cade is accused of voluntary manslaughter by the prosecution and Ponyboy was an accomplice. The defense is saying that Jonathan Cade was acting out of self defense and thus he is not guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
Prosecution lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Sherri, Randy, Marcia, Steve, Curly, Tim, Police
Defense lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Ponyboy, Darrel, Sodapop, Derry, Keith, Mr. Symes
Core 2- Darrel Curtis is accused of not being a fit guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis by the prosecution. The defense is saying that Darrel Curtis is a fit guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis.
Prosecution lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Randy, Marcia, Steve, Curly, Tim, Keith, Police
Defense lawyers have the following witnesses to question to help prove their side: Sherri, Ponyboy, Darrel, Sodapop, Jerry, Mr. Symes
October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019
Targets: Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by performing key scenes that move the plot along by building the tension in the story
1. Skit performances!
2. Update posters for chapter 9-12 information
3. Setting roles for the mock trial
Sit with your partners and open this doc, make a copy and save it in your LA folder
Core 1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEFTXbFNupj0LxqAbXA2uLj7F6kTlB3vtqgwPcUItb4/edit?usp=sharing
Core 2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWcE50P87NW4KV8WzqSH2lXBV6v1bE4L8et9USIKmr8/edit?usp=sharing
Look at your poster: what information can you use to prove your side of the trial?
4. Check out scores for exhibits/primary source documents for the trial, edit so Mary can re-score (you will have time tomorrow with the sub to continue your work on this)
October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019
Targets: Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by performing key scenes that move the plot along by building the tension in the story
1. Skits
Skits-- get everything that's important in to a 3-4 minute skit
Group 1: "Well,' Cherry said resignedly... the blue Mustang vroomed off" (44-46).
Cherry, Marcia, Ponyboy, Twobit, Johnny, Bob, Randy, 2 more Socs
Group 2: "Ponyboy'--Johnny was shaking me... we're running away" (48-51).
Ponyboy, Johnny, Darry, Soda
Group 3: "What's going on?'... peaceful darkness" (90-93).
Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, Jerry, kids, another teacher
Group 4: "Let them go in'... Let's go see Dallas" (118-123).
Ponyboy, Twobit, Johnny, nurse, doctor
Group 5: "I would have laughed... human too" (114-118).
Ponyboy, Twobit, Randy, other Socs
2. Update posters for chapter 9 information
3. Setting roles for the mock trial
Sit with your partners and start a new google doc, title it "Direct examination"
Look at your poster: what information can you use to prove your side of the trial
3. Read chapters 11 and 12
Here is the audio for chapter 11: https://youtu.be/jkyP3brqhAg
Here is the audio for chapter 12: https://youtu.be/mFthnMNcZIs
October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019
Targets: Literacy standard 3a: Expressive writing- develop polished written work with strong structure and content for task and audience, Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by closely reading chapter 8 and finding a golden line
1. Illustrate a golden line!
beginning: I can find a golden line from ch. 8 and illustrate it
developing: all under beginning and I can start to explain my reasoning for picking the golden line: (e.g. I liked it)
proficient: all under developing and I can explain the meaning of the golden line in the text and why it stands out
expanding: all under proficient and I start to analyze how the author uses this wording to push forth a theme or evoke emotion from the reader
2. Update posters for chapter 8 information
3. Finish working on Exhibits for court, be sure to save in your LA folder
4. Read chapter 9 (8.1) or 9 and 10 (8.2) for 10/7, check out the printed articles and letter from S.E. Hinton
Here is the audio for chapter 9: https://youtu.be/UeQcLdrrMtM
Here is the audio for chapter 10: https://youtu.be/xh_jzzX3hRQ
Email your writing to me if you would like to try to get published!
October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019
Targets: Literacy standard 3a: Expressive writing- develop polished written work with strong structure and content for task and audience
- Remember to hand in crossword puzzle if you needed to finish it for homework
1. YWP-- here's what it looks like to get published!
Shoes. “Put yourself in my shoes,” the saying goes, often spoken by someone asking another to see things from their perspective. Whose shoes would you like to try on, in order to get a better understanding of their life experiences?
Shape-shifter. Write about someone who has the ability to change shape. Can they take the shape of a wolf, another human, a virus, a plant, a chair, a speck of dust? What are the limits of their power, if any? What do they use them for?
2. We ran out of time to add to our posters for chapters 6 and 7 last class, so take some time to do that now
3. Continue working on Exhibits for court, be sure to save in your LA folder
4. Read chapter 8 for 10/3, check out the printed articles and letter from S.E. Hinton
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/maWcbCnb8OE
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Targets: Literacy standard 3a: Expressive writing- develop polished written work with strong structure and content for task and audience, Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by closely reading chapters 6 and 7 and completing the crossword puzzles
Warm up: turn and talk with a partner about your reaction to
- the fire in the church, the reuniting of Dally, Soda and Pony, and/or the talk with Pony and Randy
2. Crossword puzzles DUE
Self assess on your work during class when the sub was here
3. Anything to add to our posters from chapters 6 and 7?
4. Read chapter 8 for 10/3
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/maWcbCnb8OE
September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019
Targets: Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by closely reading chapters 6 and 7 and completing the crossword puzzles
1. Complete the crosswords, use your books, okay to work with partner at table but you need to be truly working together to find the answers and discuss, and not just telling each other the answer
2. Read The Outsiders articles
3. Read chapter 7 for Monday
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/KEQvAehVNiY
September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019
Targets: Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by closely reading chapter 5 and considering the deep thinking questions in the warm up with a partner, I am also considering the meaning of the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to the text.
1. Warm up
2. CSI review: vote on the most accurate crime scene sketch to use in the trial
3. "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
4. Know/need to know updates
Core 1: What is voluntary manslaughter? What is involuntary manslaughter?
Core 2: What are the rules around guardianship of a minor in the state of Oklahoma in 1960?
5. Add evidence on your posters- who are your characters and what do they know about the issue of the trial so far?
Core 1: Who is responsible for a crime which occurs in the book?
Core 2: The ability of Darrel Curtis to serve as guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis.
6. Read chapter 6 for Thursday
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/engNvwIfnGI
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
Targets: Literacy Standard 1a: Strategic reading- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the text by closely reading chapter 4 and representing the scene as accurately as possible in a crime scene sketch
1. CSI- sketch the crime scene using pencil only
- Show close reading by identifying all of the parts of the scene of the crime as described in chapter 4, include outline drawings of items and people in the scene and label those items and people
- Do your best to draw to scale
- Work with your tablemate partner or alone, your choice. No groups of three.
- The most accurate drawings will be chosen for use in the trial
2. Know/need to know chart updates and notes
3. Add evidence on your posters- who are your characters and what do they know about the issue of the trial so far?
Core 1: Who is responsible for a crime which occurs in the book?
Core 2: The ability of Darrel Curtis to serve as guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis.
4. Read chapter 5 for Monday
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/0DKfo7sEiag
Targets:
Literacy Standard 1: Strategic reading-- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the chapter, I start to think about why it happens and how the author gives clues along the way to build the tension of the story.
Literacy standard 3a: Expressive Writing, generate ideas and write creatively to the young writer's prompt
September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
1. Strategic reading assessment
2. YWP!
WEEK 2
Colors. Muse magazine once asked kids to name the colors in an imaginary box of crayons, and instead of the usual colors, they came up with inventive names like Scary Movie Popcorn Yellow and Cat's Eye Nebula Red. What would you rename an array of colors?
Self-portrait. Write about yourself in a way that is positive. Express an appreciation for your own best qualities, talents, ideas, activities, and hopes and dreams.
Due Sept. 20
3. Finish Scope or Action, complete at least one activity from the magazine
4. Read chapter 4 for Thursday
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/Ukvs-8HETMA
September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019
Target: Literacy Standard 1: Strategic reading-- I show that I am working to understand what happens in the chapter, I start to think about why it happens and how the author gives clues along the way to build the tension of the story.
1. Entrance card
On one side: short answer for these two questions
--> What is the significance of the blue mustang that Randy and Bob are driving? Look back at page 33 and/or ahead to page 44.
-- > What do you think Ponyboy means when he says "My mother was golden..." (48)? Read a little of the context again, if needed.
On the back respond to one of these bullet points below:
--> "It's not just money. Part of it is, but not all. You greasers have a different set of values. You're more emotional. We're sophisticated--cool to the point of not feeling anything. Nothing is real with us. You know, sometimes I'll catch myself talking to a girl-friend, and realize I don't mean half of what I'm saying. I don't really think abeer blast on the river bottom is super-cool, but I'll rave about one to a girl-friend just to be saying something" (38). "It ain't fair that we have all the rough breaks!' I didn't know exactly what I meant, but I was thinking about Johnny's father being a drunk and his mother a selfish slob and Two-Bit's mother being a barmaid to support him and his kid sister after their father ran out on them, and Dally--wild, cunning Dally--turning into a hoodlum because he'd die if he didn't, and Steve--his hatred for his father coming out in his soft, bitter voice and the violence of his temper. Sodapop... a dropout so he could get a job and keep me in school, and Darry, getting old before his time trying to run a family and hold on to two jobs and never having any fun--while the Socs had so much spare time and money that they jumped us and each other for kicks, had beer blasts and river-bottom parties because they didn't know what else to do. Things were rough all over, all right. All over the East Side. It just didn't seem right to me" (43)
What is Cherry saying in the first quote about how things are rough for the Socs? Also, what is Ponyboy saying in the second quote about how things are rough for the greasers? Does he agree with Cherry? Explain in at least 3 thoughtful sentences.
--> "It wasn't fair for the Socs to have everything. We were as good as they were; it wasn't our fault we were greasers. I couldn't just take it or leave it, like Two-Bit or ignore it and love life anyway, like Sodapop, or harden myself beyond caring, like Dally, or actually enjoy it, like Tim Shepard. I felt the tension growing inside of me and I knew something had to happen or I would explode" (47). "Things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn't get worse. I was wrong" (52).
What do you think is going to happen and what clues do you have from chapters 1-3 that this is what will happen? If things are going to get worse, as Ponyboy says at the end of this chapter, what could that be based on what you've read in chapters 1-3? Explain your thinking in at least 3 thoughtful sentences.
2. Know/need to know chart updates and notes
3. Add evidence on your posters- who are your characters and what do they know about the issue of the trial so far?
Core 1: Who is responsible for a crime which occurs in the book?
Core 2: The ability of Darrel Curtis to serve as guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis.
4. Check out Scope or Action, complete at least one activity from the magazine
5. Read chapter 4 for Thursday
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/Ukvs-8HETMA
September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019
1. What happened in chapters 1 and 2?
2. Terminology and setting
3. Know/need to know chart
4. Evidence on your posters- who are your characters and what do they know about the issue of the trial so far?
Core 1: Who is responsible for a crime which occurs in the book?
Core 2: The ability of Darrel Curtis to serve as guardian for Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis.
5. Read chapter 3 for Monday
Here is the audio: https://youtu.be/ICp2k8Xr4qg
September 9, 2019
September 9, 2019
1. STAR 360 during SSR
2. Library
3. Read chapter 2 for Thursday- here is the link to the audiobook for chapters 1 and 2, both have been unblocked:
September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019
1. Overviews of the personality types, learning styles, and multiple intelligences in our class!
2. Writer's notebook/Reader's notebook
How do you write for 7 minutes?
--Let go of your judge, it doesn’t have to be ‘good’, it doesn’t have to follow grammar or spelling rules, it doesn’t have to look perfect on the page. Writers write a lot and a lot of what they write is fodder-- it’s just stuff in their heads that they get on the page to use bits and pieces of later for pieces they polish up. The goal of the writer’s journal is just to have a lot of writing in it… a lot! Quality doesn’t matter at all, it’s all about quantity!
--Don’t like the prompt? Skip it and write whatever you want!
--Here’s a trick-- keep your pen/pencil on the page. Keep it moving.
--You can always write stream of consciousness, literally whatever is in your head!
WEEK 1
Nerves. First days at school, camp, a new job can be nerve-wracking. Write about a memorable first day experience of your own or make one up, whether funny, mortifying or sad.
Education. What improvements would you like to see at your school this year? Longer lunches? Later start time? More play, less work? Write a persuasive letter to your school officials, making a case for positive changes.
3. Making our reading schedule and Subpoenas for court
Target(s):
Target(s):
TS6a. Self awareness through learning about your personality, learning styles, and multiple intelligences! LS3a. Expressive writing-- generate ideas through journaling!
TS6a. Self awareness through learning about your personality, learning styles, and multiple intelligences! LS3a. Expressive writing-- generate ideas through journaling!
Target(s):
Target(s):
TS6a. Self awareness through learning about your personality, learning styles, and multiple intelligences! LS3a. Expressive writing-- generate ideas through journaling!
TS6a. Self awareness through learning about your personality, learning styles, and multiple intelligences! LS3a. Expressive writing-- generate ideas through journaling!
September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019
1. Welcome back! Please sit in your same assigned seats.
2. Circle prompt: If you could keep one thing from summer all year long, what would it be?
3. Tenets
4. Learning more about you, as you discover your personality type, learning style, and multiple intelligences, please fill out this google form to tell us!
5. Writer's notebook/Reader's notebook
How do you write for 7 minutes?
--Let go of your judge, it doesn’t have to be ‘good’, it doesn’t have to follow grammar or spelling rules, it doesn’t have to look perfect on the page. Writers write a lot and a lot of what they write is fodder-- it’s just stuff in their heads that they get on the page to use bits and pieces of later for pieces they polish up. The goal of the writer’s journal is just to have a lot of writing in it… a lot! Quality doesn’t matter at all, it’s all about quantity!
--Don’t like the prompt? Skip it and write whatever you want!
--Here’s a trick-- keep your pen/pencil on the page. Keep it moving.
--You can always write stream of consciousness, literally whatever is in your head!
WEEK 1
Nerves. First days at school, camp, a new job can be nerve-wracking. Write about a memorable first day experience of your own or make one up, whether funny, mortifying or sad.
Education. What improvements would you like to see at your school this year? Longer lunches? Later start time? More play, less work? Write a persuasive letter to your school officials, making a case for positive changes.
August 29
August 29
1. Welcome back! Please sit in your same seats as yesterday.
2. Tenets: here's what you said about changes...
Be respectful and responsible
Be open minded
Help others
Contribute
Cooperate
Work hard and be prepared
On a notecard, please write the following:
- Side 1: I struggled with this tenet last year and explain (3 sentences or more!)
- Side 2: The tenet I'm really going to work on this year is... (3 sentences or more!)
3. Reading survey (front and back)
4. Learning more about you, as you discover your personality type, learning style, and multiple intelligences, please fill out this google form to tell us!
5. Writer's notebook/Reader's notebook
How do you write for 7 minutes?
--Let go of your judge, it doesn’t have to be ‘good’, it doesn’t have to follow grammar or spelling rules, it doesn’t have to look perfect on the page. Writers write a lot and a lot of what they write is fodder-- it’s just stuff in their heads that they get on the page to use bits and pieces of later for pieces they polish up. The goal of the writer’s journal is just to have a lot of writing in it… a lot! Quality doesn’t matter at all, it’s all about quantity!
--Don’t like the prompt? Skip it and write whatever you want!
--Here’s a trick-- keep your pen/pencil on the page. Keep it moving.
--You can always write stream of consciousness, literally whatever is in your head!
WEEK 1
Nerves. First days at school, camp, a new job can be nerve-wracking. Write about a memorable first day experience of your own or make one up, whether funny, mortifying or sad.
Education. What improvements would you like to see at your school this year? Longer lunches? Later start time? More play, less work? Write a persuasive letter to your school officials, making a case for positive changes.
Target(s):
Target(s):
TS6a. Self awareness through learning about your personality, learning styles, and multiple intelligences! LS3a. Expressive writing-- generate ideas through journaling!
TS6a. Self awareness through learning about your personality, learning styles, and multiple intelligences! LS3a. Expressive writing-- generate ideas through journaling!
Remember Postcard and SR due Friday... hand in today if done :-)
Remember Postcard and SR due Friday... hand in today if done :-)
August 28, 2019: 8.1 10:50-11:15, 8.2 11:15-11:45
August 28, 2019: 8.1 10:50-11:15, 8.2 11:15-11:45
1. Welcome back! Please find your seat
2. Please take out your chromebooks for the warm up!
3. Time for Postcard work
4. Independent reading
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