Agenda: January 5, 2017
- syllabus
- rules
- website
- Folders
- Sign-up for Google Classroom
Agenda: English II January 6, 2017
- Guided notes rhetorical appeals (logos, pathos, ethos)
Agenda: English II January 9, 2017
- NEED PACKETS--we will go over
- Time to finish packet (turn in on block day)
- TED TALK:--David Dow; death row inmates https://www.ted.com/talks/david_r_dow_lessons_from_death_row_inmates?language=en#t-458107
Agenda: English II January 10, 2017
- Discuss/finish TED Talk
- Review (on Quizlet) for Rhetorical Appeals (need laptop--link in Google Classroom) https://quizlet.com/110447986/flashcards
Agenda: English II January 11/12, 2017
Objective: Determine how rhetorical appeals impact argumentative writing
- 30 minutes--study; take quiz; work on WS (independent--working silently)
- LEAP--explain activity
- Practice LEAP activity (as a class--on board) (15 min.)
- Find advertisement
- Explain how logos, ethos, and pathos is used (paragraph for each)
- Current advertisement; LIFE magazine (older)
War/propaganda posters
Agenda: English II January 13, 2017
- Objective: Determine how rhetorical appeals impact argumentative writing
- Quiz corrections (if missed 3 or more)
- LEAP Project
Agenda: English II January 17, 2017
Objective: Determine how rhetorical appeals impact argumentative writing
- Finish projects (presentations tomorrow in EdCafe format)
- 5 sentence paragraph for each slide: Logos, ethos, pathos
Agenda: English II January 18/19, 2017
Objective: Determine how rhetorical and advertising appeals impact argumentative writing - 10 minutes to finish LEAP project
- EdCafe style presentations
- 3 groups at a time
- Audience picks which presentation to attend
- Monty Python--argument clinic; logic- “Witch” video: https://docs.google.com/a/students.rths.k12.il.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-dITvOh0bgVEoAqqliQDCluNngJEe_LpP-cvUN_G-YF76tQ/viewform?usp=send_form
Agenda: English II January 20, 2017
- Objective: Determine how rhetorical appeals impact argumentative writing
- Finish notes and discuss topics (for 2nd, 3rd, and 9th hour)
Agenda: English II January 23, 2017
Objective: Identify claim, warrant, evidence, counterclaim, and rebuttal in argumentative writing.
- Finish presentations (see board--check out laptop)
- Music essay--15 min. in small groups
Agenda: English II January 24, 2017
- Intro to argumentative writing (PPT)
- You need a piece of paper for notes
- Discussion--think, pair, share
Agenda: English II January 25/26, 2017
- Finish Intro Argumentative PPT (20 min.)
- MLA (Plagiarism PPT) (20 min.) and video
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0wsiLdPVWQ (10 min.)
- Assignment: (30 min.) (Essay Outline WS)
- In Google Classroom:
- Pick topic (answer question in classroom)
- If internet does not work--I will go over topics and you will choose/brainstorm main points to research.
- Research-find at least one article and 4 pieces of evidence
Agenda: English II January 27, 2017
- Objective: Research and support claim using credible textual evidence
- By the end of class, you should have the following completed:
- Topic chosen/approved
- By the end of class, you should have the following completed:
Agenda: English IIJanuary 30, 2017
- Objective: Research and support claim using credible textual evidence
- Continue researching--3 articles; 12 pieces of evidence
- Begin going through research
- What does the evidence support?
- What does the evidence support?
Agenda: English II January 31, 2017
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence
- Pro/Con mini lesson
- Continue research
- 4 articles
- 12-16 pieces of evidence/facts
Agenda: English II February 1/2, 2017
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence
- Mini-lesson-Writing a Claim
- Fill out graphic organizer portion of introductions
- Begin narrowing down main points
- Organize evidence for each “main point”
- By the end of class TODAY:
- Articles and research completed (4 articles; 12-16 pieces of evidence/facts)
- Claim written
- Pro-con list filled out
- Begin filling out introductory paragraph in organizer
Agenda: English II February 3, 2017
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence; structure an argumentative essay supporting claim
- Find evidence to support/begin working on warrants
- Outline portion for both/ 3 body paragraphs should be complete
- Peer Feedback for warrants (take away claim)
Agenda: English II February 6, 2017
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence; structure an argumentative essay supporting claim
- Continue body paragraphs
- Outline check on block day for all body paragraphs
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence; structure an argumentative essay supporting claim
- Counterclaim (find 1-2 points opposing view)
- Begin finding evidence for rebuttal
Agenda: English II February 8/9, 2017
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence; structure an argumentative essay supporting claim
Works cited and citation mini lesson (using Easybib and Google Docs to write a works cited)
- Conclusion mini-lesson
- restate thesis
- interest catcher
- Digital Conferences (x3 pieces of feedback)
- Finish outlines by end of class FRIDAY--click “turn-in” for credit
- Begin drafting essay--document in Google Classroom
- Peer edit sheets and permission slips on Monday
Agenda: English II February 10, 2017
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence; structure an argumentative essay supporting claim
- Outline due by the end of class
- Final paper due Feb. 17th by 11:59 p.m.
Agenda: English II February 13, 2017
- Independent Reading Guidelines (powerpoint)
- Permission slip---due by block day
- # top choices 1-4 and turn in
- Get laptop and work on essay once this is turned in
CLICK “TURN IN” in GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Agenda: English II February 14, 2017
- Permission slip---due by block day
- Continue working on final argumentative essay
- Peer edit sheet when completed (or self-edit)
CLICK “TURN IN” in GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Agenda: English II February 15/16, 2017
Objective: Research and support a claim using credible textual evidence; structure an argumentative essay supporting claim
- Permission slip---due today
- Final drafts--continue working; CHECK COMMENTS
- CLICK “TURN IN” in GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Agenda: English II February 21, 2017
Objective: Determine conflict in literary and multimedia works
- Packets
- Review criteria
- Due dates
- Expectations: 5 examples of conflict
***Keep track of page numbers (daily)
Agenda: English II February 22/23, 2017
Objective: Determine conflict in literary and multimedia works
- Review Conflict/PPT
- Take notes in packet
- Pixar video: https://youtu.be/MMh-XnorS64
- Discuss elements of conflict
- Reminder--Reading check is due by Friday in Classroom (prompt is on the back of packet)
Using textual evidence from your novel, write a response over the conflict(s) you have encountered so far in your reading.
Continue taking notes (using textual evidence) on conflict
Keep track of page numbers
Agenda: English II February 24, 2017
Objective: Determine conflict in literary and multimedia works
- Due by the end of the class period:
Using textual evidence from your novel, write a response over the conflict(s) you have encountered so far in your reading.
- Continue taking notes (using textual evidence) on conflict
Agenda: English II February 27, 2017
Objective: Determine characterization in literary and multimedia works
- Notes over characterization (PPT)
- Reading check (due Monday at the end of class-March 6)
- Find an example of each type of characterization for STEAL
What is the experience of reading nonfiction that you like so far? How is it different from reading fiction?
Agenda: English II February 28, 2017
Objective: Determine characterization in literary and multimedia works
- Reading check (due Monday at the end of class-March 6)
- Find an example of each type of characterization for STEAL
What is the experience of reading nonfiction that you like so far? How is it different from reading fiction?
Agenda: English II March 1/2, 2017
Objective: Determine characterization in literary and multimedia works
- MAP TESTING
- When finished--Read/work on chart STEAL
- Reading Check #2: Unit So Far: (due by Friday)
- What is the experience of reading nonfiction that you like so far? How is it different from reading fiction?
- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES TONIGHT
Objective: Determine characterization in literary and multimedia works
- Continue working on S.T.E.A.L.-characterization
- packet check tomorrow at the end of class-1 per chart
- Reading Check #3: Characterization: (due by Friday)
- In a paragraph response, discuss the personality of the main character of your novel. How has the author shown the personality of your main character? Has it stayed the same or has it changed throughout the book?
Objective: Determine characterization in literary and multimedia works
- Continue working on STEAL-characterization
- packet check at the end of class-1 per chart
- Reading Check #3: Characterization: (due by Friday)
Agenda: English II March 8/9, 2017
Objective: Determine figurative language in literary and multimedia works
- Figurative language: PPT notes--fill out definitions in packets
- Figurative language examples--small group activity
- Have 5 examples for the reading check--due at the end of class next Tuesday
- Reading Check #3: Characterization: (due by Friday)
- In a paragraph response, discuss the personality of the main character of your novel. How has the author shown the personality of your main character? Has it stayed the same or has it changed throughout the book?
Objective: Determine figurative language in literary and multimedia works
Have 5 examples for the figurative language reading check--due at the end of class next Tuesday
DUE TODAY:
Reading Check #3: Characterization: (due by end of day)
- In a paragraph response, discuss the personality of the main character of your novel. How has the author shown the personality of your main character? Has it stayed the same or has it changed throughout the book?
Objective: Determine figurative language in literary and multimedia works
DUE TOMORROW:
Have 5 examples for the figurative language reading check--due at the end of class tomorrow
DUE BLOCK DAY:
Reading Check #4: Figurative Language
- Find one example of figurative language in your novel (make sure to correctly cite). Write a response to explain how the figurative language enhances the novel (makes more enjoyable). Make sure you pick one you feel is interesting and will be able to explain in at least 5 sentences.
Agenda: English II March 14, 2017
Objective: Determine figurative language in literary and multimedia works
DUE TODAY
Have 5 examples for the figurative language reading check--due at the end of class tomorrow
DUE BLOCK DAY:
Reading Check #4: Figurative Language
- Find one example of figurative language in your novel (make sure to correctly cite). Write a response to explain how the figurative language enhances the novel (makes more enjoyable). Make sure you pick one you feel is interesting and will be able to explain in at least 5 sentences.
Agenda: English II March 15/16, 2017
Objective: Determine figurative language and theme in literary and multimedia works
Theme mini lesson (ppt)
“The Sniper”--read/listen-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qniva4k947o
- mark/annotate text as reading
- Partners to decide theme
- Discuss themes
- Reading Check #5 over theme due on Tuesday when we come back from break
- Reading Check #5:
- Create a discussion question (in classroom) based on the THEME of your novel. Please include the title of the novel and the author in your questions. No YES or NO questions. No comprehension questions.
Respond to at least TWO classmates’ “themes” by making connections to your own book.
DUE TODAY:
- Find one example of figurative language in your novel (make sure to correctly cite). Write a response to explain how the figurative language enhances the novel (makes more enjoyable). Make sure you pick one you feel is interesting and will be able to explain in at least 5 sentences.
Agenda: English II March 17, 2017
Objective: Determine theme in literary and multimedia works
Continue reading novel
- Reading Check #5 over theme due on Tuesday when we come back from break; response due on block day
- Reading Check #5:
- Create a discussion question (in classroom) based on the THEME of your novel. Please include the title of the novel and the author in your questions. No YES or NO questions. No comprehension questions.
Respond to at least TWO classmates’ “themes” by making connections to your own book. - Packet due on block day (back from break)