9 Daily Agenda and Homework
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
Colin Powell
Happy End of Year!
Dear Students,
Happy last days of school! You have completed all your essential learning assignments for English 9. Yay! This week I have a brief form for you to complete. If you would like to offer feedback about the class this year, please click this link End of Year Feedback to answer the questions. You will need to sign-in to Office 365 to complete the form.
Thank you for all your hard work these last few months. This was an incredibly challenging learning environment and I know we are all ready for a summer break. I wish that I could say goodbye in person, but hopefully I will see you in the fall. I have really missed teaching in person. I am crossing my fingers that we will be in the building in some capacity in September.
If you need to contact me, I am on email through Tuesday, June 23, 2020. For the rest of the summer, I check email sporadically so contact the office if it is an urgent matter.
Please take care of yourselves and your families.
Sincerely,
Jana White
Finish Reading Books of Choice!
If you finish a book, you can do a Book Talk video in Flipgrid to get credit. To create a Flipgrid.com video you will need to log in using the class code your student ID (Note: if your student ID starts with the number zero, DROP the zero). Then, choose the "Book Talk" and create a video. All book talks must be completed by 6/17. Here is a link to my sample book talk.
Weekly Agenda
The Weekly Agenda is below. On Monday each week, I will post and send (via Skyward) learning activities. I am also using Office 365 Teams to make everything easier for you to access. You may work through them at your own pace, but be mindful of deadlines.
9 LAC Remote Learning 6_15 to 6_19.docx9 LAC Remote Learning 6_8 to 6_12.docx9 LAC Remote Learning 6_1 to 6_5.docx9 LAC Remote Learning 5_26 to 5_29.docx9 LAC Remote Learning 5_11 to 5_15.docx9 Remote Learning May_4 to May_8.docx9 LAC Remote Learning Plan 4_27 to 5_1.docx
Mon. 4/6- Fri. 4/10
Required Learning Activities:
Things Fall Apart Thesis Planning Feedback: Complete this thesis planning assignment and submit it to turnitin.com to get my feedback.
Click here for Literary Analysis Essay Assignment and Graphic Organizer
Follow this PPT Things Fall Apart Essay Planning
Due Dates:
- 4/21 TFA Study Guide II and III
- 4/23 TFA Complete Essay Plan
- 5/1 TFA Final Essay
- Independent Reading (Submit Book Talk video in Flipgrid to get credit for reading)
Extra Learning Activities: Review Literary Devices
Log into www.activelylearn.com
Class Codes:
Period 1 cep0s
Period 4 gvcur
Period 5 epc8s
Period 6 gwa8h
You will you see two short stories to read this week: "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "All Summer in a Day." Read the stories, review the Powerpoints and take the quizzes.
Monday 4/6: Read "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Tuesday 4/7: Review Characterization/P.O.V. PPT and Symbolism PPT
Take Quiz "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Wednesday 4/8: Read "All Summer in a Day"
Thursday 4/9: Review Figurative Language and Sound Devices PPT
Take Quiz "All Summer in a Day"
Friday 4/10:
Finish Planning Things Fall Apart Essay
Read Book of Choice-Make Flipgrid Book Talk
I am also providing some vocabulary support (see left column).
Join my vocabulary.com Class through this link: http://vocab.com/join/45M4CNH
You can learn new words by competing against each other!
Mon. 3/30- Fri. 4/3
Log in to www.activelylearn.com (You can access this app directly or through Classlink using your school login information). Most everyone already has an account. Email if you can't login.
Class Codes:
Period 1 cep0s
Period 4 gvcur
Period 5 epc8s
Period 6 gwa8h
Join my vocabulary.com Class through this link: http://vocab.com/join/45M4CNH
You can learn new words by competing against each other!
Each of the next few weeks, you will read short stories and review literary terms and literary analysis.Once you have logged in to www.activelylearn.com you will you see two short stories to read this week: "The Most Dangerous Game" and "The Lottery." Clink on the links for Powerpoints and Quizzes. I am also providing some vocabulary support (see left column).
This week you will also finish developing a strong thesis idea and the plan for your TFA literary analysis essay and get my feedback.
Monday 3/30: Take the Literary Terms Pretest (You will need to sign in with your Office 365 Account Username and Password)
Things Fall Apart Thesis Planning Feedback: Complete the thesis planning assignment and submit it to turnitin.com to get my feedback.
Click here for Literary Analysis Essay Assignment and Graphic Organizer
Follow this PPT Things Fall Apart Essay Planning
Tuesday 3/31: Read "The Most Dangerous Game" in www.activelylearn.com and complete reading questions
Rubric for Understanding Short Stories and Literary Devices
Wednesday 4/1: Review Plot PPT and Setting PPT
Take Quiz "The Most Dangerous Game"
Thursday 4/2: Read "The Lottery" in www.activelylearn.com and complete reading questions
Friday 4/3: Review Irony PPT
Quick Write: Choose one story, "The Most Dangerous Game" or "The Lottery." Write one well-developed paragraph explaining how the author uses the description of the setting to establish the mood of the story.
Mon. 3/23- Fri. 3/27
Log in to www.activelylearn.com (You can access this app directly or through Classlink using your school login information). Most everyone already has an account. Email if you can login.
Class Codes:
Period 1 cep0s
Period 4 gvcur
Period 5 epc8s
Period 6 gwa8h
Once you have logged in to www.activelylearn.com you will you see a handful of readings to support your thinking about Things Fall Apart. This week the goal is come up with a strong thesis idea and plan for your literary analysis essay.
Monday 3/23: Read "Writing About Literature" and Practice identifying themes by reading "Aesops Fables" (5 short fables).
Quick Write: How do stories communicate cultural values? What doe we learn about the Igbo's cultural values through the stories and proverbs in Things Fall Apart?
Tuesday 3/24: Choose ONE nonfiction article to read
- Tell a Different Story about Santa
- Why Grown-ups Need Fairy Tales
- Things Fall Apart: The Languages of African American Literature
Wednesday 3/25: Watch "What Makes a Hero?" and Read the editorial "Don't miss Black Panther..." (I recommend that you watch the movie)
Review this PPT Characteristics of a Tragic Hero
Quick Write: Is Okonkwo a tragic hero? Why or why not? Use text evidence to support your point of view.
Thursday 3/26: Choose a topic for your essay, write a strong thesis statement, and organize paragraphs.
Click here for Literary Analysis Essay Assignment and Graphic Organizer
Follow this PPT Things Fall Apart Essay Planning
Friday 3/27: Finish planning your essay--use at least two specific quotes in each body paragraph
Monday, March 16, 2020
Finish Reading Things Fall Apart this week
Complete Study Guide III (Study guides II and III are due when we return to school.)
Read Books of Choice--There is NO CHANGE in the Indpendent Reading Requirement (1,000 pages due by the end of the semester). Book Talks will be submitted digitally. More instructions to come. If you need a recommendation, just ask.
Mon. 3/9
In-Class:
Things Fall Apart Read Chapt. 15
Vocab Part II
Study Guide Part II
(See documents page for handouts and vocab ppt)
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Work on Study Guide
Tues. 3/10 & Weds. 3/11
In-Class:
Vocab
Colonization
Read Chapt. 16 & 17
Work on Study Guide
Discussion Activity (15 pts.) (Click the link and complete the worksheet if you were absent. )
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Thurs. 3/12
In-class:
Vocab
Read Chapt. 18 & 19
Work on Study Guide
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Study Guide Due Friday
Fri. 3/13
In-class:
Collect Study Guide
Vocab
Discuss Part II
Read Things Fall Apart Chapt. 20
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Read Part III of Things Fall Apart and complete Study Guide Part III
Mon. 3/2
In-Class:
Things Fall Apart Quiz Chapts. 6-10
Discuss Chapts. 9-10
Read Chapts. 11-12
Work on Study Guide
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Read Chapts. 11-12 and work on Study Guide
Tues. 3/3 & Weds. 3/4
In-Class:
Read
Proverbs Worksheet and Bumper Sticker--Due Thursday
Discuss Chapts. 11-12
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Proverbs Worksheet and Bumper Sticker
- Read Chapt.13 for Friday
Thurs. 3/5
In-class:
Collect Proverbs Worksheet and Bumper Sticker
Read Chapt. 13 and work on Study Guide
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Study Guide Due Friday
Fri. 3/6
In-class:
Collect Study Guide
Discuss Part I
Read Poem "We and They"--Annotate (3 Observations, 3 Questions, Vocabulary, Most Important Line and Idenify Topic)
Homework:
- Read Things Fall Apart Chapts. 14-16
Mon. 2/24
In-Class:
Background notes on Igbo culture
Read Chapts. 4-5
Finish Satire Paragraphs--due by midnight! Click below for assignment sheet:
"How to Write About Africa" Paragraph Assignment
PRINT FINAL COPY TO TURN IN ON TUES/WEDS
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Paragraph
Tues. 2/25 & Weds. 2/26
In-Class:
Things Fall Apart Quiz Chapts. 1-5
Discussion
Poster Activity
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Read Chapts. 6-7 Things Fall Apart by Thursday
Thurs. 2/27
In-class:
Things Fall Apart Chapts. 6-7
Poster Activity
Read Chapt. 8
Work on Study Guide Part I
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Read TFA Chapt. 8
Fri. 2/28
In-class:
TFA Chapt. 8
Present Posters to Class
READ!
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice and Things Fall Apart Chapts. 9-10
Mon. 2/10
In-Class:
Collect Hard Copy of Personal Essays with Marked-up Draft and Peer Revision Wrksht
Share "This I believe..."Essays
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Tues. 2/11 & Weds. 2/12
In-Class:
Continue Sharing "This I believe" Essays
Check out books
Intro Things Fall Apart
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Read Chapts. 1-3 Things Fall Apart by Friday
Thurs. 2/13
In-class:
Things Fall Apart
"How to Write About Africa" Paragraph Assignment
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Read TFA Chapts. 1-3
Fri. 2/14
In-class:
TFA Chapts. 1-3
"How to Write About Africa" Paragraph
"How to Write About..." Paragraph PPT
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Paragraphs due 2/24 by Midnight to turnitin.com
- Hard copy of paragraphs due in class on Block Day
Mon. 2/3
In-Class:
Spiral Write: Sensory Details Brainstorm
Plan "This I believe" Essay
"This I believe..." Essay Assignment
Click Here for Planning Worksheets
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Planning Essay
Tues. 2/4 & Weds. 2/5
In-Class:
Sample Essays--Annotations
Draft "This I believe" Essay
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Continue Drafting
Thurs. 2/6
In-class:
Library to finish drafting
PRINT Draft of Essay
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- PRINT Draft
Fri. 2/7
In-class:
Revise Essay
Practice Reading Essay
Homework:
- Essay due Monday--Hard copy and Process due in class; submit to turnitin.com
- Read Essays Monday and Block Days
Mon. 1/27
No School--Teacher Work
Tues. 1/28 & Weds. 1/29
In-Class:
- Intro "This I Believe"
- Read Murrow's original intro and annotate
- Take Beliefs Inventory
Homework:
- Finish Beliefs Inventory
Thurs. 1/30
In-class:
Quick Write: Create a list of "I believe" statements
"We Believe" Group Activity
- Period 1 PPT
- Period 4 PPT
- Period 5 PPT
- Period 6 PPT
"This I believe..." Essay Assignment
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Fri. 1/31
In-class:
Quick Write: Free write on belief statements
Plan and Draft "This I believe..."
Homework:
- Finish Planning "This I Believe"
End of Semester Deadlines/Due Dates:
All late work due by Friday, January 17, 2020 (Work turned in more than a week after the original due date recieves a passing grade of 60% if it meets minimum assignment requirements.)
Independent Reading Book Talks Due by Friday, January 24, 2020 (You must sign up for a book talk with me if you plan to do a book talk during finals week.)
See finals schedule for "The Wizards of Perfil" final essay exam and multiple choice test
Mon. 1/20
Tues. 1/21
In-Class:
- Turn in outstanding Call to Action Posters
- Prep for Final (Multiple Choide and Written Response)
Homework:
- Prep for Final on "The Wizards of Perfil"
Finals Schedule
Wednesday 1/22
- Period 5 Final 10:10-11:40
- Lunch 11:40-12:35
- Period 6 Final 12:40-2:10
Thursday 1/23
- Period 3 Final 8:00-9:30
- Period 4 Final 9:40-11:10
- Early Dismissal
Friday 1/24
- Period 1 Final 8:00-9:30
- Early Dismissal
Mon. 1/13
Tues. 1/14 & Wed. 1/15
No School--Snow Day
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Thurs. 1/16
In-Class:
Work on Call to Action Posters!
Book Talks!
Homework:
- Call to Action Posters due Friday!
Fri. 1/10
In-Class:
Call to Action Posters Due!
Book Talks!
Prep for Final Exam:
-Review literary devices, theme and characterization
-Prep Timed Write Extended Responses
Homework:
- Prep for Final
- If you want to do a book talk the week of finals, you need to sign-up with Mrs. White--book talks due Friday, Jan. 24, 2020
Mon. 1/6
In-Class:
Review The Wizards of Perfil
Read through pg. 62
The Wizards of Perfil Annotation Assignment
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Annotate The "Wizards of Perfil"
Tues. 1/7 & Wed. 1/8
In-Class:
Finish Reading The Wizards of Perfil
Annotate
Imagery Assignment--due in class (Only 6th period)
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Annotations
Thurs. 1/9
In-Class:
Intro Call to Action Watch Greta Thunberg Address to UN video and read article and Complete Questions
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Annotations of The Wizards of Perfil due Friday
Fri. 1/10
In-Class:
Collect Annotations
Intro Call to Action Poster Assignment
Work on Call to Action Poster
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Call to Action Poster Due Tuesday or Wednesday!
Mon. 12/16
In-Class:
Finish Typing Essays in Library
Expository Essay Planning Worksheet
Reading, Research Websites for Essay (Click for links)
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Essay and Print for Revision
Tues. 12/17 & Wed. 12/18
In-Class:
Revise Expository Essay
Introduce The Wizards of Perfil
Read and Annotate
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Revising-- Essay Due 12/18 by 11:59 pm to turnitin.com
- Essay Process due Thursday
Thurs. 12/19
In-Class:
*Collect Essay Process: Planning, Draft, Criteria Worksheet
*Late Essays must be turned in by 12/27 for full credit
Read The Wizards of Perfil
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Annotate The Wizards of Perfil
Fri. 12/20
In-Class:
Read The Wizards of Perfil through pg. 50
The Wizards of Perfil Annotation Assignment
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Be ready for Book Talk when you return from break!
- Annotate The Wizards of Perfil
Mon. 12/9
Read
Presentations
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Tues. 12/10 & Wed. 12/11
In-Class:
Expository Essay
Expository Essay Planning Worksheet
Reading, Research Websites for Essay (Click for links)
Write Thesis and Plan Essay
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Planning Essay--Essay Due 12/18 by 11:59 pm to turnitin.com
Thurs. 12/12
In-Class:
Check Essay Plan
Draft Essay--type in library
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Drafting Introduction and Body Paragraph #1
Fri. 12/13
In-Class:
Draft Essay--type in library
Homework:
- Type Essay--Finish drafting Body Paragraph #2
- Be ready to write conclusion and create Works Cited on Monday!
- Read Book of Choice
Mon. 12/2
Read
Review Movie
Compare/Contrast Movie to Persepolis
Introduce Graphic Storytelling Group Project
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Tues. 12/3 & Wed. 12/4
In-Class:
Reading, Research and Spiral Notes for Graphic Storytelling Project (Click for links)
(2 pages of notes: biographical and speech/autobiographical excerpt)
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish Planning Graphic Story Panels for Assigned Activist
Thurs. 12/5
In-Class:
Work on Graphic Storytelling Project
Due Monday! Be ready to present with your group on Monday!
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Fri. 12/6
In-Class:
Work on Graphic Storytelling Poster
Homework:
- Finish Posters--due Monday and be ready to present
- Read Book of Choice
Mon. 11/25
Read
Movie The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (True story about William Kamkwamba who builds a windmill in his village in Malawi, Africa)
Movie Notes (Spiral)
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Tues. 11/26 & Wed. 11/27
In-Class:
Movie The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Movie Notes (Spiral)
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Thurs. 11/28
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Fri. 11/29
NO SCHOOL
Mon. 11/18
Read
Persepolis Discussion
Homework:
- Read Persepolis "The Cigarette" and "The Passport"
- Work on Reading Guide Questions --due Friday
Tues. 11/19 & Wed. 11/20
In-Class:
Persepolis Reading Quiz (7 pt.)
Read
Art as Protest Station Activity in Groups
Homework:
- READ
- Read Persepolis through "Kim Wilde" and "The Shabbat" for Thursday
- Work on Reading Guide Questions (Packet due 11/22)
Thurs. 11/21
In-Class:
Reading Quiz
Finish Reading Persepolis
Persepolis Discussion
Plan for Assessment (Character Analysis and Themes)
Homework:
- Read Persepolis "The Dowry"
- Work on Reading Guide Questions (Packet due 11/22)
Fri. 11/22
In-class:
Collect Packets
Persepolis Assessment In-class Essay Response
Homework:
- Read Book of Choice
Mon. 11/1
NO SCHOOL
Tues. 11/5 & Wed. 11/6
In-Class:
Read
Iranian History (Background for novel-spiral notes)
Persepolis Discussion
Homework:
- READ
- Read Persepolis through "The Sheep" for Thursday
- Work on Reading Guide Questions (Packet due 11/22)
Thurs. 11/7
In-Class:
Reading Quiz (3-point)
Revie Iranian History
Persepolis Discussion
Homework:
- Read Persepolis through "The Jewels" for Friday
- Work on Reading Guide Questions (Packet due 11/22)
Fri. 11/8
In-class:
Read
Close Reading Activity and Panel Analysis
Homework:
- Read Persepolis through "The Wind" for Monday
- Work on Reading Guide Questions (Packet due 11/22)
Mon. 11/4
In-Class:
Read
Quick Write: Character Trait
Revise Paragraph
Homework:
- Character Analysis Paragraph due to turnitin.com tonight by 11:59 pm
- Independent Reading due 11/6
Tues. 11/5 & Wed. 11/6
In-Class:
Read
Intro to Persepolis
Intro to Visual Literacy--Memes
Homework:
- READ
- Independent Reading page due by November 6th
- Read Persepolis
Thurs. 11/7
In-Class:
Read
Graphic Novel Terminology Notes in Spiral
Quick Write: Tone of Persepolis
Homework:
- Read Persepolis
Fri. 11/8
Mon. 10/28
In-Class:
Read
Characterization Notes
Homework:
- READ!
- Independent Reading due 11/6
Tues. 10/29 & Wed. 10/30
In-Class:
Read excerpt from Knots in my Yo-yo String and take reading notes in spiral
Introduce Character Analysis Paragraph (See ppt and handouts on class document page)
Homework:
- READ
- Independent Reading page due by November 6th
- Finish Paragraph Plan
Thurs. 10/31
In-Class:
Read
Poem "The Masks We Wear"
Outline Character Analysis in spiral
Homework:
- Read
- Character Analysis due Monday 11/4 upload to turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Fri. 11/1
In-class:
Type Character Analysis Paragraph in Library--PRINT
Bring PRINTED copy to class MONDAY for revisions
Homework:
- Read
- Independent Reading Book Talks due 11/6
- Character Analysis Paragraph due 11/4 by 11:59 pm to turnitin.com
Mon. 10/21
In-Class:
Library to type literary analysis paragraph
Homework:
- READ!
- Paragraph due 10/23
- Remember you will turn in the entire process in class Thursday: Plot map, Elements of Style worksheet, Graphic Organizer, Draft with mark-ups and Criteria Worksheet
Tues. 10/22 & Wed. 10/23
In-Class:
Read
"Indian Education" excerpt
Complete Quick Write
Peer Conference Lit. Analysis Paragraphs
Homework:
- READ
- Upload Literary Analysis Paragraph by Wednesday night!
- Turn in Process Thursday in class (see Monday note)
Thurs. 10/24
In-Class:
Read
Discuss "Indian Education"
Read "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan
Homework:
- Read
Fri. 10/25
In-class:
Read
Discuss and Complete Reading Notes "Two Kinds" (Author's Craft, Summary, Questions, and Important Passages w/ pg #) in spiral
Homework:
- Read
Mon. 10/14
NO SCHOOL
Tues. 10/15 & Wed. 10/16
In-Class:
Quick Write: Is House on Mango Street worth reading? (see ppt.)
Intro. Literary Analysis Paragraph (see documents for material) due 10/23 upload to turnitin.com
Write Thematic Statement
Homework:
- READ
- Finish Theme Statement (see worksheet)
Thurs. 10/17
In-Class:
Read
Plan Literary Analysis Paragraph
-Concrete Details
-Commentary
Homework:
- Finish Planning Paragraph
Fri. 10/18
In-class:
Read
Finish Planning
Draft Literary Analysis Paragraph
Homework:
- READ!
- Paragraph due 10/23
- Remember you will turn in the entire process in class Thursday: Plot map, Elements of Style worksheet, Graphic Organizer, Draft with mark-ups and Criteria Worksheet
Mon. 10/7
In-class:
Typed Narrative Draft in the Library
Autobiographical Incident Narrative--due 10/10
Homework:
- Finish Typing and PRINT!
Tues. 10/8 & Wed. 10/9
In-Class:
Read
Quick Write: Mini-lesson "Show Me Sentences" (Spiral)
Revise Narrative
Homework:
Revise Narrative--Final Copy due Thursday to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Thurs. 10/10
In-Class:
Read
QW: Dialogue Notes (7 Rules)
Edit Narrative
Work on Plot Map for HMS
Homework:
- Final Draft of Narrative Due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
- Bring process to class to turn in Friday!
Fri. 10/11
In-class:
Read
Work on Plot Map and Literary Terms Worksheet for HMS--due Tuesday
Homework:
- READ!
- Finish Worksheets: Plot Map and Figurative Language
Mon. 9/30
In-class:
Read
Quick Write: NONE
Discuss HMS
Continue Dialogue Journals
Homework:
- READ House on Mango Street through page 14
- Dialogue Journals due Friday!
Tues. 10/1 & Wed. 10/2
In-Class:
Read
Quick Write: Stereotypes
Discuss Poem and HMS
Compare/Constrast Tone
Draft Autobiographical Incident Narrative--due 10/10
Homework:
READ House on Mango Street through page 18
work on DJ's
Thurs. 10/3
In-Class:
Read
Quick Write: Statue of Liberty (Per. 1)
Poem "The New Colossus" (Per. 1 & 5)
Draft Narrative (Per. 4 & 6)
Homework:
- READ House on Mango Street
- Complete DJ's for HMS Periods 1, 5 and 6 Due Tomorrow!
- ONLY 4th PERIOD DJ's Due on MONDAY
Fri. 10/4
In-class:
Read
HMS Dialogue Journals due! (Per. 1, 5 & 6)
Draft Narrative(Per. 1 & 5)
Poem "The New Colossus"(Per. 4 & 6)
Homework:
- Continue Working on Narrative
- Read Book of Choice
- Finish DJ's (Per.4)
Mon. 9/23
In-class:
Read
Quick Write: Identity
Intro The House on Mango Street
Begin Dialogue Journal Assignment
Homework:
- Finish Literary Terms Art Card and be ready to present
Tues. 9/24 & Weds. 9/25
In-Class:
Read
Quick Write: Physical Characteristic
Flipgrid Literary Term Video
HMS read through page 5 and Dialogue Journals
Homework:
Read HMS thru pg.5 and DJ's
Thurs. 9/26
In-Class:
Read
Quick Write: "Table of Contents"
Intro Autobiographical Incident Narrative--due 10/10
Homework:
- Complete DJ's for HMS through pg. 5
Fri. 9/27
In-class:
Read
Brainstorm Autobiographical Incident (Plot and Sensory Details)--due 10/10
HMS Activity
Homework:
- READ House on Mango Street through pg. 10 and complete DJ's (a min. of 5-7 more)
- Finish Brainstorm
Mon. 9/16
In-class: Read
Quick Write: Describe a Place you love--focus on including imagery (sensory details)
Discuss criteria for Where I am From Poem (assessment grade 25 pts.)
Homework:
- Print Where I am From Poem
- READ
- Get signature for Independent Reading
Tues. 9/17 and Weds. 9/18
In-Class: Read
Check Independent Reading Form
Quick Write: My Name
Read Names/Nombres by Julia Alverez
8 Reading Comprehension Strategies (Notes)
Revize "Where I am From" Poem
Make changes to draft
Homework:
Poem due Thursday with all parts of the process (template, draft with changes, criteria/eval sheet, final draft)
READ
Thurs. 9/19
In-Class: Read
Period 1 & 5: Collect Poems with all parts of the process
submit to turnitin.com
Complete Actively Learn (Create an account using your computer or phone)
Homework:
Fri. 9/20
In-class:
Literary Term Art Card
Period 2 & 6: Collect Poems with all parts of the process
submit to turnitin.com
Turnitin.com
Class ID # and Enrollment Key
PER 1:
22081119 P1Eng9
PER 4:
22081153 P4Eng9
PER 5:
22081186 P5Eng9
PER 6:
22081214 P6Eng9
Homework:
- READ
- Literary Term Art Card--Pencil
Mon. 9/9
In-class: Overview Independent Reading (see Class Documents)
Notebook Set-up
Quick Write: Brainstorm Writing Territories (We did page 2 of the PPT)
Read and Annotated "How to Eat a Poem"
Homework:
Set-up Notebook with 5 tabs: Class forms, Writing, In-class Reading, Independent Reading and Word Study
Find a Book of Choice and Bring it to Class!
Tues. 9/10 and Weds. 9/11
In-Class: Read and Check Independent Reading Books
Quick Write: Continue Writing Territories List
Read "Reply to the Question 'How Can You become a Poet?'"
Reading Comprehension Notes
Draft: "Where I am From" Template (click link for template)
Homework:
- Read
- Template due Thursday
Thurs. 9/12
In-Class: Library Visit for Orientation
continue "Where I am From..."
Read Poem and listen to and watch student example
Extra day for template--library took longer than expected
Homework:
- Get Independent Reading Signed
- Template (if not completed)
Fri. 9/13
In-class:
Read
Revision Strategies Notes
Revise and Type "Where I am From" poem
Homework:
- READ
- PRINT POEM
Friday, September 6, 2019
In-Class: Pictures and Textbook Pick-up
Homework:
- Find a Book of Choice
- Pick-up supplies (see note below or syllabus)
- Syllabus Signatures if not yet done!
Thursday, September 5, 2019
In-class:
Independent Reading and Book Talks
Over view syllabus--get signature
Homework:
"50 Things..." Due Friday (Participation 10 pts.)
Pick up English Class Supplies
Find a Great Book of Choice to Read!
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
In-Class:
Notecared--3 to 5 Important Things about You!
Quick Write: 50 Things... Due Friday
Homework:
"50 Things..." Due Friday (Participation 10 pts.)
Pick up English Class Supplies
Find a Great Book of Choice to Read!
Welcome Back to School!
Classes start on Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Freshmen come to school at 10:00 am for a morning of Welcome Activities
Classes start after lunch and run on a special schedule with 25 minute periods. Students get to visit all their teachers on Wednesday. I suggest you print a school map and mark a route for getting to your classes. Remember: the First number is the Floor and the second number is the Wing. (I like to think "Floor comes First" to help me remember.) See the afternoon schedule below...
Independent Reading Book
For English this year, you will set independent reading goals and work toward reaching them each quarter. If you already have a book of choice, start bringing it to school on Monday. Otherwise, I will be happy to help you find a book that suits you. There are so many great books out there!
Daily Supplies for English
Please pick up supplies for class and bring them no later than Monday, September 9, 2019. If for any reason this is a hardship for you, please reach out to me. Just email whitej2@issaquah.wednet.edu
You will need the following:
- 1-inch, 3 ring binder, dedicated to English
- divider tabs (5 sections)
- spiral notebook dedicated to English (70-100 pages)
- pencils and blue/black pens
- ballpoint red (or alternate colors) pens (just one or two)
- college rule paper (keep it in the back of your binder)
- 3 X 5 notecards (keep these at home)
- sticky notes (keep a pack with you in your backpack or pencil pouch)
- planner (you can order one through the school or pick up your own)