Daily Agenda: August 19, 2015
HW:
Turn in signed syllabus by Friday, August 26th
- syllabus
- Classroom procedures/expectations
- website
- Interest Inventory
Daily Agenda: English II August 22, 2016 - Google Classroom Sign-up
- Interest Inventory
- HW: Continue to brainstorm topics for personal narrative
Daily Agenda: English II: Aug. 23
-learning style quiz
-finish English survey and journal if not completed
In Google Classroom - Read example of personal narrative “Lost and Found”
- Comprehension Questions
- Exit Slip Focus:What distinguishes this type of writing?
- HW: Comprehension Questions if not completed in class; exit slip
DUE Thursday, August 25th by 11:59 p.m.
Daily Agenda: English II: Aug. 24/25
- Extra Credit expectations
- “Lost and Found”--time to finish reading/work on questions
- Article of the week demo
- Go over the annotating mark sheet
- Sample article together
- Discuss
- Sample response
- Citations
- Discuss narrative--what distinguishes this genre from others
- Personal narrative topics
- brainstorm
- Regroup/ Questions
- Exit Slip
- HW: Have topic narrowed down to 3 events for personal narrative. (in Google Classroom)
Daily Agenda: English II August 26 - Discuss narrative--what distinguishes this genre from others
- Personal narrative topics
- brainstorm
- Regroup/ Questions
- “Lost and Found” ?; AOW #1; Syllabus; Survey
THESE ARE GOING INTO SKYWARD TONIGHT!!! PLEASE COMPLETE - Exit Slip
- HW: Have topic narrowed down to 3 events for personal narrative. (in Google Classroom)
Daily Agenda: English II--Aug. 29
- AOW #2: DOOMSDAY (copy in your folder--please get and begin reading/ annotating)
- Conflict PPT
- Guided Notes (complete in Classroom)
- Begin to Read/Listen to “Shooting Dad”-- begin annotating text/finding conflict and voice
- 4 CONFLICT
- 6 Voice (simile, metaphor, imagery, hyperbole….)
Daily Agenda: English II--Aug. 30 - AOW #2: Doomsday (begin annotating)
- Conflict Review
- Continue Read/Listen to “Shooting Dad”-- begin annotating text/finding conflict and voice
- 4 examples of conflict/ 6 examples of voice
- Begin Questions (due Thursday)
- Exit Slip: What will be the main conflict of your personal narrative?
Agenda: English II--August 31/ Sept. 1, 2016
CHECK OUT A CHROME BOOK!! - AOW annotations and begin response (10 min. )
- “Shooting Dad” Questions and Annotations (20 min. To complete)
- Personal Narrative/Conflict Review
- Watch Ted Talk with Manal al-Sharif: A Saudi woman who dared to drive (have exit slip prepared for them to write down one specific conflict they notice)
- https://www.ted.com/talks/manal_al_sharif_a_saudi_woman_who_dared_to_drive?language=en
- Discuss conflict found during video as a group
- Outline for narrative--topic and conflict MUST be completed for Friday
- MOTH Podcast ( 1 example of a personal narrative--if time) https://themoth.org/stories/ninja-costume
- HW: Outline; continue to work on annotations (if behind)
Agenda: English II Sept. 2, 2016
AOW #2 and “Shooting Dad” Questions due TODAY!
Mini-lesson: PowerPoint--different types of characters - Character--How would you describe the character of Manal al-Sharif? What details from the talk help us to realize this? (read transcript with link in Classroom to find specific evidence)
- Character trait web activity on board/handout
- Describe the characters in your narrative
- HW--begin filling out character portion of outline
Agenda: English II Sept. 6
- AOW #3 (read and annotate only)
- Setting activity with video clips--graphic organizer
- HW: Fill in graphic organizer if not completed
MAP TESTING ON BLOCK DAY--BRING A BOOK/HOMEWORK/WORD SEARCH TO WORK ON
MAP TESTING--September 7 and 8, 2016
Agenda: English II Sept. 9
- AOW #3 due at end of hour (no response)
- Elements of plot notes (guided) 10 min.
- Review plot by reading/watching Pixar shorts:
- “for the birds” (together) 10 min.
- Late/missing/absent work check
Agenda: English II Sept. 12
In your folders: Plot diagram (PIXAR) and new AOW
- AOW #3 - cold read (you can begin annotations)
- Review Plot
- “Dug’s Special Mission” (partner) 10 min.
- “Day & Night” (partner) 10 min.
- “Presto” (partner) 10 min.
- Begin filling out the rest of the outline (outline due by Friday)
Agenda: English II Sept. 13
Please get AOW #3.5 AND Pixar sheet from folder - AOW #3.5 (annotate)/ discuss
- “Dug’s Special Mission” (partner) 10 min.
- “Day & Night” (partner) 10 min.
- “Presto” (partner) 10 min.
- Begin Smiley Face Tricks and Narrative PPT.
Agenda: English II Sept. 14/15
GET CHROME BOOK AND AOW #3 - AOW #3.5 (annotate and begin response) (15 min.)
- Smiley-Face Tricks (powerpoint notes) (10 min.)
- Sensory activity (with candy)
- Students will write out descriptive elements using senses (10 min.)
- Moth Podcasts “Ninja Costume”; “Under the Wires” (30 min.)
- Discuss voice/figurative language used in podcasts (WS)
- “Big Boy” by David Sedaris--begin reading (20 min)
- Students will finish the story using elements of voice to fit Sedaris’s writing style (document in classroom)
- Highlight elements of voice in document
- If time (share)
Agenda: English II Sept. 16
Before I start my narrative outline (in Google Classroom), I must first, - Finish AOW #3 response (classroom) and TURN IN annotations (article)
- Finish Moth Podcast WS (turn in tray)
- Finish “Big Boy” Ending (Classroom)
- In order to start outline, all the above assignments must be checked and turned into teacher to move on.
*All assignments in classroom must be “turned in” with the exception of Pick of the week extra credit. All paper assignments must be turned into tray (labeled by hour). - Check Skyward (or with me) for any late/missing/absent work
Agenda: English II Sept. 19 - AOW #4: Cold read/annotate Emoji article
- Narrative Powerpoint notes
- In-class/HW: Fill out plot diagrams for personal narrative Due by the end of the day Tuesday (WE WILL START WRITING NARRATIVES ON BLOCK DAY
Agenda: English II Sept. 20 - AOW #4-begin annotating
- Finish Outlines (due by end of day today)
- Begin writing introductory paragraphs (exposition)
- Start on body when completed
- Rising action up to climax
- Rough drafts due by Monday, Sept. 26
Agenda: English II Sept. 21/22 - AOW #4: Complete response in classroom (turn in article to tray when finished) (20 min.)
- Checklist as you type (you can have a peer check it when completed)
- Begin draft of narrative (type in Google Classroom) (65 min.)
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To take a break from typing: (we will listen during work time) - #1: Christian Garland “My Grandfather’s Shoes” (6 min.)
- #2: “Unusual Normality” or “The Sounds of My Village” (15/17 min.)
- ROUGH DRAFTS WILL NOW BE DUE BY FRIDAY SO I CAN GIVE FEEDBACK OVER THE WEEKEND! FINAL DRAFT WILL BE DUE SEPT. 30 (you will have limited class time to make revisions)
Agenda: English II Sept. 23 - AOW #4: finish response and turn in
- Finish Narrative
- If all work is completed, listen to one of the enrichment podcasts in Classroom (must have headphones)
- ROUGH DRAFTS MUST BE FINISHED BY END OF DAY
Agenda: English II Sept. 26 - AOW #4--finish response and turn in annotations to tray (if not finished on Friday)
- In Classroom, Grammar Bytes comma splice activity
- Revisions for final draft
- Final drafts of narrative due: Friday, September 30, 2016
- IF EVERYTHING ABOVE IS COMPLETE:
- Begin new AOW #5--Cops and Body Cameras
OBJECTIVE: Explore the aesthetic (art, music, fashion, and poetry) of the Harlem Renaissance to better understand the literature of the time period.
- AOW #5: annotations- (article on stool)
- We will begin reading/annotating together
- We will begin reading/annotating together
- Revisions for final draft
- Harlem Renaissance Webquest (if finished with narrative)
OBJECTIVE: Explore the aesthetic (art, music, fashion, and poetry) of the Harlem Renaissance to better understand the literature of the time period.
- AOW#5-annotate and complete response
- Revisions on Narratives
- Harlem Renaissance Webquest (with worksheet)
Agenda: English II Sept. 30
OBJECTIVE: Explore the aesthetic (art, music, fashion, and poetry) of the Harlem Renaissance to better understand the literature of the time period.
- AOW#5-annotate and complete response
- Revisions on Narratives
- Harlem Renaissance Webquest (with worksheet)
--If finished with EVERYTHING, there are podcasts and links to videos (in CLASSROOM) you may watch.
Agenda: English II Oct. 3
Objective: Research the history of the Harlem Renaissance using reputable websites to better understand the historical and cultural influences of the poetry.
- IN YOUR FOLDERS: AOW #6-cold read and begin annotations (try for one annotation per paragraph)
- PPT notes over Harlem Renaissance and other famous “renaissances” throughout the years
- Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth) to Harlem
- Video on music in Harlem Renaissance (Cab Calloway and the Nicholas brothers)
- Journal #2: What does the “renaissance” mean to you? How would you apply it to your own life?
Agenda: English II Oct. 4
Objective: Research the history of the Harlem Renaissance using reputable websites to better understand the historical and cultural influences of the poetry. - Bellringer: AOW #6: Finish reading and annotations (begin response)
- Reputable sources mini-lesson (PPT in CLASSROOM)
- Harlem Renaissance Questions--use reputable websites to find information
Agenda: English II Oct. 5/6
Objective: Research the history of the Harlem Renaissance using reputable websites to better understand the historical and cultural influences of the poetry. - AOW #6: Due at the end of hour (annotations and response)--TURN IN TRAY
- Harlem Renaissance Questions--use reputable websites to find information
- Parent/Teacher Conference Survey (in Classroom)
- Late/missing/absent work (check gradesheet)
Agenda: English II Oct. 11 - CHROMEBOOK: FINISH HISTORY RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- Discussion on events leading up to Harlem Renaissance
- Roaring 20’s Videos (history channel--prohibition and harlem renaissance)
- http://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/videos/the-harlem-renaissance
- The Great Depression or America: The Story of Us Video (if time at the end of class)
Agenda: English II Oct. 12/13 - Power Point over annotations (reteach)
- Annotations AOW #7 (due at the end of 15 min.)
- Notes over the different types of poetry PPT
- TPCASTT notes over poetry analysis (mini-lesson and sample poem)
- Notes: How to annotate poetry
- Read "If We Must Die" by Claude McKay
- Annotate/write in margins critique and analysis of poem (using TPCASTT sheet)
- Discuss with partner (if time) and turn in WS
Agenda: English II Oct. 14 - Finish response for AOW #7 annotations/response
- turn in at the end of class (Daily work tray)
- turn in at the end of class (Daily work tray)
- Carousel brainstorming: (50 min.)--will need to finish on Monday
- Get into small groups (no larger than 4)
- 10 min. at each “station” to annotate poem (using annotation WS)
- Class discussion over the poems
- Poems used: “Life is Fine”; “America”; and “The Weary Blues”
- Get into small groups (no larger than 4)
- HW: answer questions for one poem; turn in questions and annotated WS when finished (5 min.)