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Welcome to CP ELA!
Welcome to CP ELA!
Summer Assignment
Summer Assignment
The summer assignment for 2021-22 will get you ready to write your college essay.
Link to the assignment description. (Description includes the WHY and WHAT of the summer assignment.
Welcome to CP ELA!
Welcome to CP ELA!
Course Description: This course will provide students the skills necessary to deeply read and analyze a variety of literature, participate intelligently in discussions, and communicate effectively in writing. The goal of this course is to give students the tools to succeed in a freshman-level college English course.
Course Objectives: After taking this course, students should:
· have read and understood a variety of literary works --both fiction and non-fiction
· have gained further knowledge of English language and literature
· have used the writing process to write essays that have different purposes and use different styles
· have communicated coherently and intelligently with large and small audiences
· have the habits of work necessary to succeed in college
HOWs & Community Commitments
HOWs & Community Commitments
I come to class ready to learn.
I actively and collaboratively participate.
I assess and revise my work.
I complete daily homework.
Courage
Cultural Sensitivity
Friendship
Perseverance
Respect
Responsibility
Self-Discipline
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
I can analyze and evaluate complex literary and informational texts.
I can write well-structured narratives that effectively incorporate a variety of narrative techniques.
I can write well organized essays that incorporate effective evidence supporting a claim.
I can present my ideas clearly, concisely, and logically in discussions and presentations.
I can write using proper capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence fluency, and vocabulary.
Week 29
Week 29
April 12- April 16
April 12- April 16
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Apr 12. Allegory of the Cave class discussion.
Tuesday, Apr 13. Senior Talk Overview.
Wednesday, Apr 14. Graduation speech model.
Thursday, Apr 15. Graduation speech jigsaw part 1.
Friday, Apr 16. Graduation speech jigsaw part 2.
Assignments
Assignments
4/12/21, Allegory of the Cave Discussion (LT 4)
4/12/21, Allegory of the Cave Discussion (LT 4)
4/15/21, Jigsaw Preparation Note Catcher (HOW 2)
4/15/21, Jigsaw Preparation Note Catcher (HOW 2)
4/16/21, Senior Talk Freewriting Notes (HOW 2)
4/16/21, Senior Talk Freewriting Notes (HOW 2)
Writing prompts are in our Pear Decks from the week. Upload a copy or photo of your freewriting from the week to UC.
Week 28
Week 28
April 5- April 9
April 5- April 9
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Apr 5. Wisdom from the philosophers. (Building background for senior talks). (Pear Deck)
Tuesday, Apr 6. Living a good life. (What the philosophers say.) (Pear Deck)
Wednesday, Apr 7. Explore a philosopher and catch up for Q3. (Pear Deck)
Thursday, Apr 8. Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Background and read.
Friday, Apr 9. Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Prepare for discussion. (Pear Deck for class 4(HA), Pear Deck for class 1 (HA).
Assignments
Assignments
4/6/21, Living a Good Life Notes(LT 4)
4/6/21, Living a Good Life Notes(LT 4)
Questions are in Unified Classroom. Watch the video in the Pear Deck and take notes to answer the questions.
4/8/21, Allegory of the Cave Reading Questions (LT 1)
4/8/21, Allegory of the Cave Reading Questions (LT 1)
Text and questions are in CommonLit. Let Ms. Henderson know if you need help logging in.
4/16/21, Senior Talk Freewriting Notes (HOW 2)
4/16/21, Senior Talk Freewriting Notes (HOW 2)
Writing prompts are in our Pear Decks from the week. Upload a copy or photo of your freewriting from the week to UC.
Week 27
Week 27
March 29- April 1
March 29- April 1
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Mar 29 (Asynch). Complete John Proctor Character Tracing task. Assignment in UC and see last Friday's Pear Deck linked below. (5A: finish Abigail's Power Exit Ticket on UC).
Tuesday, Mar 30.
Wednesday, Mar 31.
Thursday, Apr 1.
Friday, Apr 2. No School, Good Friday.
Assignments
Assignments
3/29/21, John Proctor Character Tracing (HOW 2)
3/29/21, John Proctor Character Tracing (HOW 2)
On Unified Classroom. See last Friday's Pear Deck for more detail. (5A: Finish Abigail's Power Exit Ticket on UC. LT 1 grade)
Week 26
Week 26
March 22- March 26
March 22- March 26
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Mar 22 (Asynch). Sentence Composing Pear Deck Lesson 6: "Extender Tools" or "Adverb Clauses" Review. (Pear Deck) (Class 5A: do Sentence Composing Lesson 5 from last week.)
Tuesday, Mar 23. Setting in The Crucible.
Wednesday, Mar 24. Power Dynamics in The Crucible.
Thursday, Mar 25. Power Dynamics in The Crucible.
Friday, Mar 26. Character Development in The Crucible. (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
3/22/21, Sentence Composing Pear Deck (HOW 2 and LT 5)
3/22/21, Sentence Composing Pear Deck (HOW 2 and LT 5)
Week 25
Week 25
March 15- March 19
March 15- March 19
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Mar 15 (Asynch). Sentence Composing Pear Deck Lesson 5: "Extender Tools" or "Adverb Clauses." (Pear Deck) (Class 5A: continue working on cancel culture essay)
Tuesday, Mar 16. Main Idea Part 2 (Witch Hunt Texts) (Class 5A: continue working on cancel culture essay)
Wednesday, Mar 17. 12th Grade team special schedule--scholarships and conferences.
Thursday, Mar 18. Witch Hunt Context "Splash."
Friday, Mar 19. Herd Mentality Text: Main Idea
Assignments
Assignments
3/15/21, Sentence Composing Pear Deck (HOW 2 and LT 5)
3/15/21, Sentence Composing Pear Deck (HOW 2 and LT 5)
3/16/21, Main Idea Witch Hunt Texts (LT 1)
3/16/21, Main Idea Witch Hunt Texts (LT 1)
3/19/21, Main Idea Herd Mentality (LT 1)
3/19/21, Main Idea Herd Mentality (LT 1)
Week 24
Week 24
March 8- March 11
March 8- March 11
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Mar 8 (Asynch). Continue working on your Cancel Culture Essay.
Tuesday, Mar 9. Final in-class day on Cancel Culture Essay.
Wednesday, Mar 10. Class 2A and 3A. Sentence Composing Lesson 4. (Synchronous with opportunity to ask questions). (Pear Deck) Class 5A: continue working on cancel culture essay.
Thursday, Mar 11. Class 2A and 3A: Close Reading Language Dive (LT 1). Class 5A: continue working on cancel culture essay.
Friday, Mar 12. No school for students.
Assignments
Assignments
3/11/21, Cancel Culture Essay (LT 3)
3/11/21, Cancel Culture Essay (LT 3)
Submit essay on UC by end of day March 11.
3/10/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 4 (LT 5)
3/10/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 4 (LT 5)
3/11/21, Witch Trials Main Idea (LT 1)
3/11/21, Witch Trials Main Idea (LT 1)
Week 23
Week 23
March 1- March 5
March 1- March 5
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Mar 1 (Asynch). Review sentence composing lessons from last 3 weeks to get ready for an LT 5 quiz tomorrow. Write down any questions you have about any of the content so you can ask it before the quiz.
Tuesday, Mar 2. Sentence composing Q & A. LT 5 Quiz. Q3 LT Reflection.
Wednesday, Mar 4. Begin essay re: cancel culture: thesis quality. (Pear Deck)
Thursday, Mar 5. Cancel culture essay: evidence and commentary.
Friday, Mar 6. Finish cancel culture essay. (Task day)
Assignments
Assignments
3/1/21, Sentence Composing DLT Reflection (HOW 2)
3/1/21, Sentence Composing DLT Reflection (HOW 2)
Linked here and on UC.
3/2/21, Powerful Sentences Quiz (LT 5)
3/2/21, Powerful Sentences Quiz (LT 5)
Linked in Unified Classroom.
3/2/21, Q3 LT Reflection (HOW 3)
3/2/21, Q3 LT Reflection (HOW 3)
Week 22
Week 22
February 22- February 26
February 22- February 26
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Feb 22. Sentence Composing Lesson 3 Pear Deck. Link to the Google Form that's in the slide deck.
Tuesday, Feb 23. Close Reading "A Letter on Justice and Open Debate." Pear Deck. (Note: we didn't get all the way through this Pear Deck and lesson. We will continue with part 2 on Thursday.
Wednesday, Feb 24
Class 2A: Finish writing the gist for paragraphs 1-3 of the letter. Attend small group if you didn't complete Monday's asynch task.
Class 3A: Finish writing the gist for paragraphs 1-3 of the letter. Attend small group if you didn't complete Monday's asynch task.
Class 5A: Attend small group for support with Monday's asynch task.
Thursday, Feb 25 Part 2 Close Reading "A Letter on Justice and Open Debate."
Friday, Feb 26 Cancel Culture Discussion
Assignments
Assignments
2/22/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 3 Pear Deck (HOW 2 for all, LT 5 for some)
2/22/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 3 Pear Deck (HOW 2 for all, LT 5 for some)
Linked here and on UC. Link to the Google Form that's in the slide deck.
2/24/21, "A Letter on Justice and Open Debate" Close Reading (LT 1)
2/24/21, "A Letter on Justice and Open Debate" Close Reading (LT 1)
In Unified Classroom.
2/26/21, Cancel Culture Discussion (LT 4 and HOW 3)
2/26/21, Cancel Culture Discussion (LT 4 and HOW 3)
Upload Discussion Tracker to UC..
Week 21
Week 21
February 8 - February 12
February 8 - February 12
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Feb 8. Sentence Composing Lesson 2 Pear Deck.
Tuesday, Feb 9. Cancel Culture Jigsaw
Wednesday, Feb 10 Continue Jigsaw assignment. (Texts linked here)
Thursday, Feb 11 Jigsaw sharing
Friday, Feb 12
Assignments
Assignments
2/8/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 2 Pear Deck (HOW 2 for all, LT 5 for some)
2/8/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 2 Pear Deck (HOW 2 for all, LT 5 for some)
Linked here and on UC.
2/9/21, Jigsaw Note Catcher (LT 1)
2/9/21, Jigsaw Note Catcher (LT 1)
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Week 20
Week 20
February 1 - February 5
February 1 - February 5
Resources
Resources
Classes
Classes
Monday, Feb 1. Finish the Sentence Composing Lesson 1 Slide Deck.
Tuesday, Feb 2. Building Background Knowledge Workshop: Cancel Culture
Wednesday, Feb 3. If you missed class yesterday, complete the self-paced version of the Pear Deck and complete the note catchers in UC.
Thursday, Feb 4 Close reading common text.
Friday, Feb 5 Breakout room discussions of common text. (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
2/1/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 1 Pear Deck (HOW 2 for all, LT 5 for some)
2/1/21, Sentence Composing Lesson 1 Pear Deck (HOW 2 for all, LT 5 for some)
Linked here and on UC.
2/4/21, Close Reading Notes (LT 1)
2/4/21, Close Reading Notes (LT 1)
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Week 19
Week 19
January 25 - January 29
January 25 - January 29
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, Jan 25. Continue working on your theme analysis essay.
Tuesday, Jan 26. Mini Lesson: incorporating and formatting evidence. (Pear Deck)
Wednesday, Jan 27 Finish literary analysis essay.
Thursday, Jan 28 Quarter 2 reflection.
Friday, Jan 29 Intro to Q3 LT 5 Work (Self-Paced Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
1/28/21, Literary Analysis Essay (LT 3)
1/28/21, Literary Analysis Essay (LT 3)
Upload to UC
1/29/21, End of Quarter Reflection (HOW 3)
1/29/21, End of Quarter Reflection (HOW 3)
Available in UC. Submit on UC when finished.
Week 18
Week 18
January 19 - January 22
January 19 - January 22
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Tuesday, Jan 19. Continue working on the body of your theme analysis essay. (Pear Deck)
Wednesday, Jan 20 Small group--feedback or support on essay. Make sure the body of your essay is ready to get feedback in class tomorrow.
Thursday, Jan 21 Essay feedback stations.
Friday, Jan 22 Mini lesson--intro and conclusion.
Assignments
Assignments
1/20/21, Thesis Statement and Body of Lit Anal Essay (HOW 2/ LT 3)
1/20/21, Thesis Statement and Body of Lit Anal Essay (HOW 2/ LT 3)
Upload to UC
1/21/21, Peer Feedback on Essay (HOW 3)
1/21/21, Peer Feedback on Essay (HOW 3)
Track in Google Doc during lesson and complete exit ticket in Pear Deck.
1/25/21, Essay draft including intro and conclusion paragraphs (LT 3)
1/25/21, Essay draft including intro and conclusion paragraphs (LT 3)
Upload to Unified Classroom before Monday for written feedback on rough draft from Ms. Henderson.
Week 17
Week 17
January 11 - January 15
January 11 - January 15
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, January 11 (Asynchronous). Continue working on theme analysis note catcher.
Tuesday, Jan 12. From topic to theme scaffolding. Crafting a theme statement. (Pear Deck)
Wednesday, Jan 13 Small group--feedback or support theme.
Thursday, Jan 14 Structuring a literary argument essay (Pear Deck)
Friday, Jan 15 Drafting body of literary argument essay
Assignments
Assignments
1/12/21, Theme Analysis Note Catcher (HOW 2)
1/12/21, Theme Analysis Note Catcher (HOW 2)
Here and on UC.
1/15/21, Organizing Literary Analysis Note Catcher (LT3)
1/15/21, Organizing Literary Analysis Note Catcher (LT3)
Here and on UC.
1/19/21, Thesis Statement and Body of Lit Anal Essay (HOW 2/ LT 3)
1/19/21, Thesis Statement and Body of Lit Anal Essay (HOW 2/ LT 3)
Week 16
Week 16
January 4 - January 8
January 4 - January 8
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, January 4 (Asynchronous). Make sure you are caught up with all Q2 work.
Tuesday, Jan 5. Things Fall Apart theme. (Pear Deck)
Wednesday, Jan 6 Faculty PD day for teachers, no school for students.
Thursday, Jan 7
Things Fall Aparttheme poster.Friday, Jan 8 Continue working on Theme Analysis Note Catcher.
Assignments
Assignments
1/4/21, Q2 Work Checklist (HOW 3)
1/4/21, Q2 Work Checklist (HOW 3)
Here and on UC.
1/8/21, Assignment postponed due to modified schedule on Thursday. See next week's assignments.
1/8/21, Assignment postponed due to modified schedule on Thursday. See next week's assignments.
Week 15
Week 15
December 21- December 23
December 21- December 23
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, December 21 (Asynchronous). Finish reading Things Fall Apart. Take end of book quiz.
Tuesday, December 22 No ELA class--crew and intensives.
Wednesday, December 23 No ELA class--crew and school-wide community meeting.
Assignments
Assignments
12/21/20, End of Book Quiz, Things Fall Apart (HOW 2)
12/21/20, End of Book Quiz, Things Fall Apart (HOW 2)
Here and on UC.
Complete before December vacation.
Week 14
Week 14
December 14 - December 18
December 14 - December 18
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, December 14 (Asynchronous). Read chapter 15 of Things Fall Apart and answer questions.
Tuesday, December 15 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart Chapters 16-19 and Missionaries Note Catcher
Wednesday, December 16 (Asynchronous) Finish reading chapters 16-19 and complete note catcher.
Thursday, December 17 (Synchronous) Things Fall Apart Chapters 16-19 Discussion
Friday, December 18 (Synchronous) Things Fall Apart, Chapters 20-23.
Assignments
Assignments
12/14/20, Chapter 15 Questions (HOW 2)
12/14/20, Chapter 15 Questions (HOW 2)
Here and on UC. Upload to Unified Classroom before class on 12/15.
Upload to Unified Classroom.
12/16/20, Missionaries Note Catcher 16-19 (HOW 2)
12/16/20, Missionaries Note Catcher 16-19 (HOW 2)
Note catcher here and on UC.
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day 12/16/20
12/17/20, Discussion Reflection Log (HOW 3, LT 4)
12/17/20, Discussion Reflection Log (HOW 3, LT 4)
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day 12/17/20
Week 13
Week 13
December 7 - December 11
December 7 - December 11
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, December 7 (Asynchronous). Review for Things Fall Apart Part 1 (chapters 1-13) assessment on Tuesday. Review sheet you started in Friday's class is here.
Tuesday, December 8 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart Part 1 assessment.
Wednesday, December 9 (Asynchronous) Finish assessment.
Thursday, December 10 (Synchronous) Close reading chapter 14. (Pear Deck)
Friday, December 11 No Class. March to the Post Office.
Assignments
Assignments
12/8/20, TFA Part 1 Assessment (LT 1)
12/8/20, TFA Part 1 Assessment (LT 1)
In class on 12/8/20. Finish in small group on 12/9/20 if you need more time.
12/10/20, Chapter 14 Questions
12/10/20, Chapter 14 Questions
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day 12/10/20
Week 12
Week 12
November 30- December 4
November 30- December 4
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, November 30 (Asynchronous). Complete discussion prep note catcher for Things Fall Apart chapter 11.
Tuesday, December 1 (Synchronous). Chapter 12 Things Fall Apart (Pear Deck)
Wednesday, December 2 (Asynchronous) Chapter 13 Things Fall Apart
Thursday, December 3 (Synchronous) Things Fall Apart Discussion, Part 1
Friday, December 4 (Synchronous) Things Fall Apart Part 1, Plot Review (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
11/30/20, Discussion Prep Note Catcher (HOW 2)
11/30/20, Discussion Prep Note Catcher (HOW 2)
Complete your discussion prep note catcher for chapter 11 of Things Fall Apart (started in class on November 24).
Upload finished note catcher to UC by end of day 11/30/20.
12/4/20, Discussion Tracker Log Entry (HOW 3, LT 4)
12/4/20, Discussion Tracker Log Entry (HOW 3, LT 4)
Make your own copy of this document to track your progress over time. (Updated in class on 12/3/20)
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day 12/4/20
Week 11
Week 11
November 23 and 24
November 23 and 24
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Classes
Classes
Monday, November 23 (Asynchronous). Catch up on reading any chapters of Things Fall Apart you missed. Upload your discussion tracker from Friday to UC. If you were absent Friday, stop by the first 10 minutes of class today.
Tuesday, November 24 (Synchronous). Chapter 11 Things Fall Apart work. Citing evidence.
Assignments
Assignments
- 11/23/20, Discussion Tracker Log Entry from Friday
Make your own copy of this document to track your progress over time.
Submit on Unified Classroom.
3. 11/24/20, Chapter 11 Discussion Preparation
3. 11/24/20, Chapter 11 Discussion Preparation
Week 10
Week 10
November 16- November 20, Second Quarter Week 1
November 16- November 20, Second Quarter Week 1
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Things Fall Apart Read-aloud (chapter 9 part 1; chapter 9 part 2; chapter 10)
Things Fall Apart Summary (chapter 9, chapter 10)
Classes
Classes
Monday, November 16 (Asynchronous). Things Fall Apart: Read chapter 9 and answer text-dependent questions.
Tuesday, November 17 (Synchronous). Chapter 9 quiz. Igbo culture.
Wednesday, November 18 (Asynchronous). Read chapter 10 and be ready to share one question and one insight from the chapter. (Optional note catcher to record your thinking)
Thursday, November 19 (Synchronous). Women in Umuofia. (Pear Deck)
Friday, November 20 (Synchronous). Women in Umuofia discussion. (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
- 11/23/20, Chapter 9 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
Questions here and on Unified Classroom
Submit on Unified Classroom before class on 11/17/20.
3. 11/20/20, Women in Umuofia Discussion Reflection (HOW 3, LT 4)
3. 11/20/20, Women in Umuofia Discussion Reflection (HOW 3, LT 4)
Quarter 1 Resources
Quarter 1 Resources
TFA Glossary of Terms and Characters.docIgbo Glossary
Week 9
Week 9
November 9- November 13
November 9- November 13
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Things Fall Apart Read-aloud (chapter 7, part 1; chapter 7, part 2; chapter 8 part 1; chapter 8 part 2)
Classes
Classes
Monday, November 2 (Asynchronous). Things Fall Apart: Read chapter 7 and answer text dependent questions.
Tuesday, November 3 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart chapter 8.
Wednesday, November 4 No school. No new work. Catch up on missing work.
Thursday, November 5 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart Okonkwo's guilt Socratic Seminar prep. (Pear Deck)
Friday, November 6 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart Okonkwo's guilt Socratic Seminar. (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
- 11/9/20, Chapter 7 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
Questions here and on Unified Classroom
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day
2. 11/10/20, Chapter 8 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
2. 11/10/20, Chapter 8 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
Questions here and in Unified Classroom
Submit in Unified Classroom by end of the week.
4. 11/13/20, Socratic Seminar Reflection (LT 1, LT 4)
4. 11/13/20, Socratic Seminar Reflection (LT 1, LT 4)
Week 8
Week 8
November 2- November 6
November 2- November 6
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Things Fall Apart Read-aloud (chapter 2, chapter 3, chapter 4)
Classes
Classes
Monday, November 2 (Asynchronous). Things Fall Apart: Read chapter 4 and answer text-dependent questions. Zoom in the first 10 minutes of class if you have questions about the assignment.
Tuesday, November 3 Election day. No school.
Wednesday, November 4 (Asynchronous). Things Fall Apart: Read chapter 5 and be ready for a plot quiz on the first chapters tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart reading and questions. (Pear Deck)
Friday, November 6 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart Padlet Conversation. (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
LATE WORK: 10/30/20, College Essay Final Draft (LT2, LT5)
LATE WORK: 10/30/20, College Essay Final Draft (LT2, LT5)
Submit on Unified Classroom
See last week's assignments for details.
- 11/2/20, Chapter 4 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
Questions here and on Unified Classroom
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day
2. 11/4/20, Read Chapter 5 Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
2. 11/4/20, Read Chapter 5 Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
Be ready for a small plot quiz tomorrow.
4. 11/6/20, Padlet Comments (HOW 2)
4. 11/6/20, Padlet Comments (HOW 2)
Add comments during class on our shared Padlet.
Week 7
Week 7
October 26-October 30
October 26-October 30
Resources
Resources
Things Fall Apart ebook
Things Fall Apart Read-aloud (chapter 2, chapter 3)
Things Fall Apart Summary (chapter 2, chapter 3)
Classes
Classes
Monday, October 26 (Asynchronous). Things Fall Apart: Read chapter 2 and answer text-dependent questions. Zoom in the first 10 minutes of class if you have questions about the assignment.
Tuesday, October 27 (Synchronous). Most people will be taking the SAT in person at school. If you are not, you will have an adjusted schedule and can use this time for working on college applications.
Wednesday, October 28 (Asynchronous). Things Fall Apart: Read chapter 3 and answer text-dependent questions.
Thursday, October 29 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart characterization. (Pear Deck)
Friday, October 23 (Synchronous). Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo and Unoka discussion. (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
LATE WORK: 10/15/20, Rough Draft College Admissions Essay (LT 2)
LATE WORK: 10/15/20, Rough Draft College Admissions Essay (LT 2)
See last week's assignments for details.
- 10/26/20, Chapter 2 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
Questions here and on Unified Classroom
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day
2. 10/28/20, Chapter 3 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
2. 10/28/20, Chapter 3 Questions Things Fall Apart (LT 1)
Questions here and on Unified Classroom
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day
3. 10/30/20, College Essay Final Draft (LT2, LT5)
3. 10/30/20, College Essay Final Draft (LT2, LT5)
Submit on Unified Classroom
Week 6
Week 6
October 19-October 23
October 19-October 23
College Essay Resources
College Essay Resources
Info About Optional COVID-19 Prompt (from a for-profit organization supporting college essay writing--if you are stuck, some of the other free resources on their page might be helpful)
Classes
Classes
Monday, October 19 (Asynchronous). Continue to work on college essay. Zoom in the first 10 minutes of class if you need help.
Tuesday, October 20 (Synchronous). College essay checklist and work time. (Pear Deck)
Wednesday, October 21 (Asynchronous). Continue to work on college essay. Meet the goal you set on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 22 (Synchronous). College essay revision work time. (Pear Deck)
Friday, October 23 (Synchronous). College essay final editing and submission. (Pear Deck)
Assignments
Assignments
LATE WORK: 10/15/20, Rough Draft College Admissions Essay (LT 2)
LATE WORK: 10/15/20, Rough Draft College Admissions Essay (LT 2)
See last week's assignments for details.
- 10/20/20, College Essay Checklist and Goal (HOW 3)
Work on this during class 10/20/20
Submit on Unified Classroom
2. 10/22/20, College Essay Reflection and Action Plan (HOW 3, LT2)
2. 10/22/20, College Essay Reflection and Action Plan (HOW 3, LT2)
Work on this during class 10/22/20
Submit on Unified Classroom
3. 10/23/20, College Essay Final Draft (LT2, LT5)
3. 10/23/20, College Essay Final Draft (LT2, LT5)
Work on this in class and during asynchronous time this week.
Submit on Unified Classroom by end of day 10/23/20
Assignments Week 5
Assignments Week 5
October 13-October 6
October 13-October 6
TFA Glossary of Terms and Characters.docIgbo Glossary
- College Essay Sample Comments (10/13/20, Synchronous) (LT2)
Add comments to the sample essay ("Sapping") based on criteria for a strong college essay. (If you commented in class, you are done with the assignment). Assignment can be found on Unified Classroom and in our Pear Deck from 10/13/20 class (join code kut ajf) .
Due Date: Submit assignment on Unified Classroom before class on 10/20/20)
2. Rough Draft of College Admissions Essay (10/14/20, Asynchronous) (LT2)
2. Rough Draft of College Admissions Essay (10/14/20, Asynchronous) (LT2)
Assignment is here and on Unified Classroom. Additional sample essays are available on Unified Classroom and in the Pear Deck from 10/13).
Graphic Organizer (this can help you come up with ideas for the rough draft)
Rough Draft Due Date: 10/15/20 (upload to UC by end of day)
Assignments Week 4
Assignments Week 4
October 5-October 9
October 5-October 9
TFA Glossary of Terms and Characters.docIgbo Glossary
- Part 2 Understanding Achebe's Purpose (10/5/20, Asynchronous) (LT1)
Find the assignment here or on Unified Classroom.
Due Date: Submit assignment on Unified Classroom before our class Tuesday, Oct 6
- Chinua Achebe, African Literary Titan (10/6/29, Synchronous) (LT 1)
Find the assignment on Unified Classroom during our synchronous class session.
Due Date: Submit assignment on Unified Classroom during our class or by 10/13/20)
- Chapter 1 Three Column Notes Things Fall Apart (10/7/20, Asynchronous) (LT 1)
Find the assignment here or on Unified Classroom.
Due Date: Submit assignment on Unified Classroom before our class Thursday, Oct 8.
Helpful Hint: Need a copy of Things Fall Apart? Here's a PDF.
Assignments Week 3
Assignments Week 3
Sept 28-October 2
Sept 28-October 2
- Proposed Criteria for Presentations (9/28/20, Asynchronous) (LT4)
Find the assignment here and on Unified classroom. (Note: there are two versions on Unified Classroom--the "with vocab" version has a bit more support and structure. Choose one of the two.)
Submit assignment on Unified Classroom before class on 10/1/20)
- Collage Presentation (9/29/20, Synchronous) (HOW 2)
Share your collage with the class and tell about yourself.
You must do this during class to get credit. There is no new document to submit. If you missed class, email Ms. Henderson to reschedule your presentation.
- Presentation Reflection Exit Ticket or Criteria Reflection Exit Ticket (10/1/20, Synchronous) (LT4)
Fill out this exit ticket if you already finished your presentation or this one if you didn't yet present.
Submit exit ticket through Google Forms by 10/8/20
- Achebe's Purpose Graphic Organizer (10/2/20, Synchronous) (LT1)
Fill out this graphic organizer on Unified Classroom.
Submit form on Unified Classroom by 10/9/20)
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