Daily Agenda: August 18, 2017
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 22, 2017
Paper/Notebook
Poetry Materials
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 25, 2017
Computer
Computer
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 15
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 29, 2017
Computer
(In Google Classroom) Poem of the day: “The Red Wheel Barrow” by William Carlos Williams
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 30/31, 2017
Computer
(In Google Classroom) Poem of the day: The Villanelle--Analyze “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”
HW: EdCafe--By Tuesday--Must have ekphrastic poem ready to present to class with image of inspiration
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 1, 2017
Poetry notes
NO WARMUP--HAVE NOTES READY TO GO!
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 5, 2017
Ekphrastic Poem
NO WARMUP--HAVE POEM READY TO GO!
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 6/7, 2017
MAP TESTING
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 8, 2017
COMPUTER
*NOTE: I will have all notes from the PPT in CLASSROOM
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 11, 2017
computer
NO WARMUP--Have computer, Google Classroom Ready
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 12, 2017
computer
NO WARMUP--Have computer, Google Classroom Ready
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 13/14, 2017
NO WARMUP--Have POEM READY/In Classroom to present
Grab Doughnut/Drink
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 15, 2017
Computer
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 18, 2017
Computer
HW: Chosen book and Contract by Friday, Sept. 22
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 19, 2017
Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 20/21, 2017
HW: Chosen book and Contract by Friday, Sept. 22
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 22, 2017
HW: Chosen book and Contract Due today!
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 25, 2017
YOU NEED: Character trait worksheets & Writing Utensil
IRC #1-Continue Reading book
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 26, 2017
YOU NEED: Character trait worksheets & Writing Utensil
IRC #1-Continue REading book
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 27/28, 2017
YOU NEED: Character trait worksheets & Writing Utensil
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 2, 2017
YOU NEED: Computer; Hero’s Journey Notes & Writing Utensil
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 4/5, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook
HW: Time to work on IRC #1 (Due Oct. 12)
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 10, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
HW: Time to work on IRC #1 (Due Oct. 12)
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 11/12, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 17, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 23, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 24, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
The Road-- Pass out books; Pass out calendars; Pass out Voc. #1
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
The Road--Read pages 24-42; Voc. #1 due Monday
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 30, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
The Road--Read pages 42-83; Voc. #2 due Friday; 1-50 Questions Due Block Day
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 31, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
The Road--Read pages 83-102; Voc. #2 due Friday; 1-50 Questions Due Block Day
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 1/2, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
The Road--Read pages 102-125; Voc. #2 due Friday;50-100 Questions Due Monday
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 3, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
The Road--Read pages 125-150; Voc. #2 due Today; no Questions for 50-100 (Quiz instead on Monday)
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 6, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
The Road--Read pages 150-192; Voc. #3 due Friday; Questions for 101-150 Due block day
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 7, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
The Road--Read pages 192-211; Voc. #3 due Friday; Questions for 101-150 Due block day
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 8/9, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 10, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
YOU NEED: The Road
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 15/16, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 20, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 21, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 27, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 28, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
YOU NEED:Night
YOU NEED:Night
YOU NEED:Night
- Google Classroom Sign-up
- Codes on the back board
- syllabus
- Classroom procedures/expectations
- Interest inventory in classroom (submit when finished)
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 21, 2017 - Warmup: grammar
- Missing projects?
- In Google Classroom:
- interest inventory
- 3 Goals-complete slide provided
- ICEBREAKER: 3 Questions (ON BOARD)
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 22, 2017
Paper/Notebook
- Warmup: on paper- Why is it sometimes a good thing for students to be the “teachers”?
- Intro to Socratic Seminar-PPT
- Begin preparations with preliminary questions--focus points
- Small group discussion
Poetry Materials
- Warmup: Grammar
- Small group prep/questions
- Socratic Discussion
- Reflection Sheet
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 25, 2017
Computer
- Official Journal #1 Warmup: There is a chair in the middle of the room. Imagine one person (living or dead) is sitting in that chair, and you have 15 minutes to interview them. What would you ask them, and how do you think they would respond?
- Reflection Sheet
- Exit Slip (In Google Classroom)
- (If Time) Intro to poetry portfolio
Computer
- (In Google Classroom) Journal #2 Warmup:PUT LAPTOP AWAY WHEN FINISHED
What must a poem have to be considered a poem (instead of a novel, story etc..)? - TPCASTT NOTES (In Classroom, go over together--need paper for notes)
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 15
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 29, 2017
Computer
(In Google Classroom) Poem of the day: “The Red Wheel Barrow” by William Carlos Williams
- TPCASTT-Critique
- Title, paraphrase, connotation, attitude, shift, title, theme
- Imagism (mini-lesson)--PPT (notes in Classroom)
Daily Agenda: H. English I August 30/31, 2017
Computer
(In Google Classroom) Poem of the day: The Villanelle--Analyze “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”
- TPCASTT-Critique: Title, paraphrase, connotation, attitude, shift, title, theme
- Discuss the format/ PPT notes
Villanelle structure sheet (will be in Google Classroom)
Ekphrastic Poetry PPT - Analyze “American Gothic” by John Stone looking at ekphrastic qualities
HW: EdCafe--By Tuesday--Must have ekphrastic poem ready to present to class with image of inspiration
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 1, 2017
Poetry notes
NO WARMUP--HAVE NOTES READY TO GO!
- Sign-up for EdCafe #1 & 2 (for Tuesday)
- Concrete Poetry PPT/Notes; Turn and Talk
- HW: EdCafe--By Tuesday--Must have ekphrastic poem ready to present to class with image of inspiration
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 5, 2017
Ekphrastic Poem
NO WARMUP--HAVE POEM READY TO GO!
- EdCafe Sessions 1 and 2 (20 min.)
Halfsheet of paper per session; 1 to 2 pieces of feedback for poem - If time:
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 6/7, 2017
MAP TESTING
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 8, 2017
COMPUTER
- MAP TESTING!
- When finished:
*NOTE: I will have all notes from the PPT in CLASSROOM
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 11, 2017
computer
NO WARMUP--Have computer, Google Classroom Ready
- Slam Poetry (TedTalk example)
- discuss components of slam poetry
- Discuss coffee shop format for Wed/Thursday--Expectations
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 12, 2017
computer
NO WARMUP--Have computer, Google Classroom Ready
- Work on portfolios
- Peer edit portfolios
- Sign-ups for “Coffee HOUSE”
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 13/14, 2017
NO WARMUP--Have POEM READY/In Classroom to present
Grab Doughnut/Drink
- Coffee House
- Name
- title of poem
- read poem
- Inspiration
- Explanation
- why chose this poem?
- Blackout Poetry Mini lesson
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 15, 2017
Computer
- IRC #1 (Criteria and Information)
- Chosen book due Friday, September 22
- Workshop Portfolios
*NOTE: Notes and Criteria are now in Google Classroom
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 18, 2017
Computer
- Journal Warmup #3: What qualities does a hero possess/not possess?
- IRC #1 (Criteria and Information)
- Chosen book due Friday, September 22
- Pre-Unit Questions
- Qualities of a hero WS
- Lord of the Rings
HW: Chosen book and Contract by Friday, Sept. 22
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 19, 2017
Computer
- Journal Warmup #4: Why do you think doing the right thing can be difficult?
- Begin Watching LOTR
- Qualities of a hero WS
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 20/21, 2017
- Career Cruising presentation
- Journal Warmup #5: Who are our present day heroes? What makes them heroes?
- Continue Watching LOTR
- Qualities of a hero WS.
HW: Chosen book and Contract by Friday, Sept. 22
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 22, 2017
- Journal Warmup #5: Who are our present day heroes? What makes them heroes? (if not finished from block day)
- Turn IN IRC #1 CHOICE
- Choose poem for wall
- Continue Watching LOTR
- Qualities of a hero WS.
HW: Chosen book and Contract Due today!
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 25, 2017
YOU NEED: Character trait worksheets & Writing Utensil
- Continue Watching LOTR
- Qualities of a hero WS.
IRC #1-Continue Reading book
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 26, 2017
YOU NEED: Character trait worksheets & Writing Utensil
- Continue Watching LOTR
- Qualities of a hero WS.
IRC #1-Continue REading book
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 27/28, 2017
YOU NEED: Character trait worksheets & Writing Utensil
- Welcome Ms. Regan & MR. Johnson!!
- Finish Watching LOTR
- Qualities of a hero WS (turn in at the end of class)
- Monomyth (Hero’s Journey) Guided notes
Daily Agenda: H. English I September 29, 2017
YOU NEED: Computer; Hero’s Journey Notes & Writing Utensil - Journal Warmup #6: What other stories have you read/watched that follow the Hero’s Journey?
- Prezi Notes over LOTR and the monomyth - https://prezi.com/9dat6hdso8cp/copy-of-how-lord-of-the-rings-follows-the-monomyth-pattern/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
- Fill in LOTR portion in notes
- The Odyssey Introduction and Background Information
- Assign: Make sure you are caught up on all journals (up to #6)
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 2, 2017
YOU NEED: Computer; Hero’s Journey Notes & Writing Utensil
- Set up Weebly Accounts (www.weebly.com)
- Blog Prompt #1:
What are the most important parts of Lord of the Rings? Why would you call these important parts of the story?
- Post and Publish Blog
- Attach website name and password in Document to Google Classroom Blog #1
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
- Journal Warmup #7: What do you remember about Greek and/or Roman mythology?
- Finish BLog #1
- Finish Intro notes
- Read Intro of The Odyssey together
- Assign:
- Read Pages 896-913
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 4/5, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook
- 20 minutes in class to read Pages 896-913
- 5 minutes with partner to go over text
- Reading Check #1
- Class Discussion over Reading
- Watch clips from O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?: Cyclops
- Similarities to O’Brother?
HW: Time to work on IRC #1 (Due Oct. 12)
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 10, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
- Journal Warmup #8: Do Odysseus' flaws outweigh his heroic qualities?
- Finish reading: p. 916-925 (10 minutes)
- Discuss/reading check together
- If time: Watch clips from O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?: Cyclops
- Similarities to O’Brother?
HW: Time to work on IRC #1 (Due Oct. 12)
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 11/12, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook
- Together:
- Read pages 928-937 of The Odyssey
- Reading Check #2 (use books but only 10 minutes to complete)
- Independent:
- Read pages 943-954
- Fill out Hero/Flaws of Odysseus for Today’s Reading
- Complete Reading Check #3 (in google Classroom)
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 17, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook
- Discuss Odysseus’ Return to Ithica; read ending together
- Review Hero’s Journey Project
- Groups
- Create and share Project with ME
- ALL paraphrase, summary, and quotes from text must be cited with a page number (at the end of sentence).
- Example: Odysseus and his men met Circe…..(873).
- Example: “Odysseus cried to his men, beware the goddess…”(972).
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
- Blog #2 15 min. To complete and publish
- Review Hero’s Journey Project
- Groups
- Create and share Project with ME (attach google document to assignment--only one person per group--LIST ALL GROUP MEMBERS)
- ALL paraphrase, summary, and quotes from text must be cited with a page number (at the end of sentence).
- Example: Odysseus and his men met Circe…..(873).
- Example: “Odysseus cried to his men, beware the goddess…”(972).
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
- Questions over Hero’s Journey Project??
- Groups
- Create and share Project with ME (attach google document to assignment--only one person per group--LIST ALL GROUP MEMBERS)
- ALL paraphrase, summary, and quotes from text must be cited with a page number (at the end of sentence).
- Example: Odysseus and his men met Circe…..(873).
- Example: “Odysseus cried to his men, beware the goddess…”(972).
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 23, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
- Questions over Hero’s Journey Project??
- Create and share Project with ME (attach google document to assignment--only one person per group--LIST ALL GROUP MEMBERS)
- ALL paraphrase, summary, and quotes from text must be cited with a page number (at the end of sentence).
- Example: Odysseus and his men met Circe…..(873).
- Example: “Odysseus cried to his men, beware the goddess…”(972)
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 24, 2017
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
- Last full class day for Hero’s Journey Project
- ALL paraphrase, summary, and quotes from text must be cited with a page number (at the end of sentence).
- Example: Odysseus and his men met Circe…..(873).
- Example: “Odysseus cried to his men, beware the goddess…”(972).
Presentations Due on block day!!
YOU NEED: Textbook & Computer
- 25-30 min. In small groups to finish projects and get ready for presentations
- EdCafe style presentations
- ABSENT GROUPS WILL PRESENT ON FRIDAY!
The Road-- Pass out books; Pass out calendars; Pass out Voc. #1
- Read 1-24
- Voc. #1 due Monday
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Final Groups Present
- Journal Prompt #9: After beginning The Road, what do you think has happened to the man and boy?
- Blog #3: Reflect on your Prezi/PiktoChart experience. What did you like the most about your Prezi (either content or format)?What would you change about your Prezi (either content or format)?
- Setting up your weebly a little more thoroughly (layout and subpages); page to embed Prezi/ link Piktochart
- Questions over previous day’s reading/assignments??
The Road--Read pages 24-42; Voc. #1 due Monday
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 30, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- Daily Journal Prompt #10: So far, what do you think is the author’s tone/mood of the story?
- Turn in vocabulary At the end of class
- New vocabulary sheet (voc. due Friday)
- Questions over 1-50 (due on Block Day)
The Road--Read pages 42-83; Voc. #2 due Friday; 1-50 Questions Due Block Day
Daily Agenda: H. English I October 31, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- Daily Journal Prompt #11: So far, what moral dilemmas have been faced?
- Discussion up to page 82
- Small groups to discuss questions (must turn in own work!!)
The Road--Read pages 83-102; Voc. #2 due Friday; 1-50 Questions Due Block Day
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 1/2, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- Daily Journal Prompt #12: The book has foreshadowed difficult decisions the man may have to face. What do you think you would do if you were in his situation? Why?
- “Are Humans Hardwired for Heroism?”--read article
- Discuss Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Dilemma (Heinz video) https://prezi.com/4itrpgts5nkm/kohlbergs-stages-of-moral-development/
- Discussion on moral dilemma, article and video
- Introduction to Ernest Hemingway--“Hills Like White Elephants”--Read and annotate text
The Road--Read pages 102-125; Voc. #2 due Friday;50-100 Questions Due Monday
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 3, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- Daily Journal Prompt #13: In What genre do you think the novel The road is written? Explain?
- Blog #4: What, in your opinion, makes a hero? What are qualities of a hero that the man has? How is he different/similar to Odysseus?
- Embed prezi projects
- McCarthy’s Vs. Hemingway’s Language & style
- Turn in vocabulary #2 At the end of class
The Road--Read pages 125-150; Voc. #2 due Today; no Questions for 50-100 (Quiz instead on Monday)
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 6, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- Daily Journal Prompt #14: Predict the outcome of the novel. What makes you think it will end this way?
- Reading Check Quiz(up to page 150)
- Finish Short Story discussion
- IRC #2--Review Book Project
- Discussion on book (small groups/whole group)
- Work time to complete WS 101-150 (Due on Block Day)
- Vocabulary #3 Due on Friday
The Road--Read pages 150-192; Voc. #3 due Friday; Questions for 101-150 Due block day
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 7, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- No Journal Prompt Today!
- Discussion of readings (up to page 192)
- Small groups to work on WS 101-150
- Discuss text-rendering assignment
The Road--Read pages 192-211; Voc. #3 due Friday; Questions for 101-150 Due block day
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 8/9, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- Daily Journal Prompt #15: As we get closer to finishing the novel, what are some of the themes of The Road?
- Begin Text Rendering Assignment (First 45 minutes of class)
- Text Rendering Assignment: Identify an excerpt from The Road and analyze how it stands on its own as a piece of writing.
- Text Rendering Assignment: Identify an excerpt from The Road and analyze how it stands on its own as a piece of writing.
- WS 101-150 at the end of class (work independently)
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 10, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
OBJECTIVE: Discuss themes/tone in The Road(moral dilemmas)
- Daily Journal Prompt #16: What are some stories/TV shows with a similar mood/theme to The Road?
- Finish text analysis and copy onto website (make own page)
- Class time to read
- HW Assignment: Finish the book! Vocabulary #3: Due at the end of the class period
YOU NEED: The Road
- Discuss final paragraph of The Road using strategies from
last week's close readings (text rendering) - What is an analysis and how do you conduct one? https://prezi.com/c4bubz7vxnmz/writing-a-literary-analysis-essay/
- choose topics and brainstorm ideas of what you will write about
Homework:
For tomorrow: Have topic chosen for literary analysis.
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Developing a thesis statement (claim)
- Author’s name and work must be mentioned, as well as opinion on option
- Author’s name and work must be mentioned, as well as opinion on option
- Review:
- notes over writing an analysis essay (paraphrase/ summary/ direct quotations)
- MLA citations
- notes over writing an analysis essay (paraphrase/ summary/ direct quotations)
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 15/16, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Check thesis statements
- small group/share with class
- small group/share with class
- Conference time
- check in with topic/writing progress
- check in with topic/writing progress
- Work time to complete rough draft
- due Tuesday, Nov. 21st
- due Tuesday, Nov. 21st
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Continue working on essays
- Conference time
- check in with topic/writing progress
- check in with topic/writing progress
- Work time to complete rough draft
- due Monday Nov. 20
- due Monday Nov. 20
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 20, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Continue working on essays
- Conference time
- check in with topic/writing progress
- check in with topic/writing progress
- Work time to complete rough draft
- due Tuesday, November 21
- due Tuesday, November 21
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 21, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Continue working on essays
- Conference time
- check in with topic/writing progress
- check in with topic/writing progress
- Work time to complete rough draft
- due Tuesday, November 21
- due Tuesday, November 21
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 27, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Class time to work on final draft of analysis paper (look over my feedback and suggestions)
- Final draft due Friday
- If finished--USHMM timeline resources in Google Classroom (timeline/propaganda)
- Preview of the Holocaust (mini unit)
Daily Agenda: H. English I Nov. 28, 2017
YOU NEED: The Road & Computer
- Continue final drafts of essay
- Blog #5: Reflect over the writing process for your analysis essay (not due until Friday)
- Continue to preview Holocaust Resources (new: podcasts)
YOU NEED:Night
- Watch Elie Wiesel and Oprah “Auschwitz Death Camp”
- Exit Slip (3 takeaways)
- Exit Slip (3 takeaways)
- Begin reading Night (chapter 1)
YOU NEED:Night
- Journal #17: What events can suddenly change the course of someone’s life?
- Create a new page on your website
- Make document “public”
- Upload document to Weebly (on new created page)
- Finish reading/listening to Ch. 1 of Night
YOU NEED:Night
- Finish Journal #17
- Upload final The Road analysis essay to Weebly
- Finish Chapter 1
- Chapter 2 and Begin Chapter 3