Wednesday, January 31, 2018

American Literature

31 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: (1) 3^rd Block Writing Pretest: To demonstrate a careful reading of the passage, present a clear and logical analysis, and use language precisely. (2) 4^th and 5^th Blocks: To read closely to determine what the text says. (STANDARD RL.1)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by (1) using evidence from the passage to support a claim, and (2) Students will show mastery of comprehension by citing specific textual evidence from the novel when speaking to a table partner about the main events from 23-47.

  

AGENDA:

1.     3^rd Block ONLY: Writing Pre-test – 50 min

2.     4^th and 5^th ONLY: Review "Of Plymouth Plantation" - 5 min

3.     4^th and 5^th ONLY: Read “The Starving Time” (and from history textbook) – 10 min

4.     Grammar Notes #2: Verbs - 20 min (3^rd block needs to do clicker quiz Thursday)

5.     Begin HF p. 47-70 - remaining time

ASSESSMENT: Table partner discussions/question and answer sessions

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 9-12 p. 47-70

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 *Teacher Absent*

American Literature

30 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: To read closely to determine what the text says. (STANDARD RL.1)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: The student will show mastery by working with a table partner to discuss the textbook and novel readings.

MATERIAL: Textbook, Huck Finn, Choice Novel, Huck Finn Discussion Questions

AGENDA:

1.   Sustained Silent Reading (Choice Novel) - 20 min

2.   Review Puritan Literary Period Notes with a table partner - 5 min

3.   Individually, read from textbook (in cupboard): "Of Plymouth Plantation" p. 59-62 - 15 min

4.   Answer Question #1 on page 63 and Questions 2-3 on page 64 – 15 min (Turn in today!)

5.   Answer Huck Finn Discussion Questions over Chapters 1-5 (Turn in tomorrow!) – 15 min

6.   Begin reading HF Chapters 6-8, answering Discussion Questions as you go, to be discussed tomorrow – 20 min

ASSESSMENT: p. 63 #1, p. 64 #2-3 (turn in today)/Huck Finn Discussion Questions

Chapters 1-5 (turn in tomorrow)

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 23-47 (Chapters 5-8)

Monday, January 29, 2018

American Literature

29 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: (1) To review the characteristics of the Puritan Literary Period. (2) To be introduced to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  (STANDARD RL.1, RI.9, RL.9)

                 

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by taking notes from pages 1-22 and summarizing the main points to a table partner. 

MATERIAL: American Literature Notes Packet, novel, graphic organizers, sticky notes, reading schedule

AGENDA:

1.     SSR - 20 minutes
2.     Notebook entry #1: Write about what you read -5 min
3.     Give points for a decorated notebook!
4.     Review Prezi: Puritan Literary Period Notes - 5 min
5.     Introduction to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Read aloud chapter 1 (https://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/adventures-huckleberry-finn)

ASSESSMENT: Table partner convo

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 1-22

Friday, January 26, 2018

American Literature

26 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

Objective: (1) To be introduced to the characteristics of the Puritan Literary Period and (2) To enhance the literary period notes with music and visuals of the same time period.  (STANDARD RL.9, RI.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by having a table partner discussion before the lesson regarding prior knowledge of the Puritan Period and after the lesson to check for understanding.

  

Agenda:

1.    SSR – 20 minutes

2.    Answers to Grammar Quiz #1 (re-quiz if necessary) – 5 min

3.    Puritans and Patriots Clicker Pre-Test – 15 min

4.    “Dreams and Goals” article – 10 min

5.    Prezi: Puritan Literary Period Notes – 20 min

6.    Movie with Study Guide Part I – 17 min

Assessment: Puritans and Patriots Clicker Pre-Test results (to be compared to “Review” results)

Homework: A Decorated Notebook by Monday

Thursday, January 25, 2018

American Literature

25 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

Objective: (1) To build relationships while reviewing the eight parts of speech. (2) Writing Pretest: To demonstrate a careful reading of the passage, present a clear and logical analysis, and use language precisely. (STANDARD SL.1, L.1, W.2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by (1) confidently and correctly presenting their posters and passing Grammar Quiz #1 with a 70%+, and (2) using evidence from the passage to support a claim.

  

Agenda:

1.    Grammar Ice Breaker Presentations – 15 min

2.    Review Grammar Notes #1 – 5 min

3.    Grammar Quiz #1 OPEN NOTES – 10 min

4.    Writing Pre-test – 50 min (NOT 3^rd BLOCK!)

Assessment: Grammar Quiz #1, Writing Pretest

Homework: Select a Choice Novel by Friday

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

American Literature

24 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

Objective: (1) To use the mentor text as a model for your own writing. (2) To build relationships while reviewing the eight parts of speech. (STANDARD RL.1, W.3, L.5.a)

Success Criteria: (1) Students will show mastery by changing the content of the passage but keeping the structure. (2) Students will show mastery by placing at least three words correctly in each box and sharing with a table partner.

  

Agenda:

1.    Notebook: Icy describing a fever – 20 min

2.    Grammar Notes #1 – 40 min

3.    Grammar Ice Breaker Activity – 30 min

4.    If time remaining, “shop” for a choice novel (due Friday at the beginning of class)

Assessment: Correctly Place three words in each parts of speech box (and be prepared to present to class tomorrow). 

Homework: Select a Choice Novel by Friday

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

American Literature

23 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

Objective: To become familiar with course expectations and procedures. (STANDARD )

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by using the syllabus as a resource.  

Agenda:

• 1.    Welcome and Syllabus – 50 min
• 2.    First Day Syllabus Quiz – 5 min
• 3.    Grammar Income Quiz – 10 min
• 4.    Reading Survey – 10 min

Assessment: Syllabus Quiz

Homework: Select a Choice Novel by Friday

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

American Literature

16 January 2018

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Objective: To prove your grammar knowledge on a BIG GRAMMAR TEST. (STANDARD L.1-2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by earning at least an 80% on the BIG GRAMMAR TEST.

Agenda:

1.      Locker clean out

2.      OPEN NOTES BIG GRAMMAR TEST – 60 min (?)

3.      Review for Final Exam (novels portion of the test)  - 30 min

Assessment: BIG GRAMMAR TEST

Homework: Continue preparing for the American Literature Final Exam

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AP English Literature and Composition

16 January 2018

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Objective: To prove your knowledge of the literature circle novel in a well-supported literary analysis. (STANDARD W.2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by satisfying the requirements on the rubric.

Agenda:

1. Student work day: Literature Circle Novel Literary Analysis due at the end of the block (no additional source needed, just two quotations from the novel to support your claim) - 90 min

Assessment: Literary Analysis

Homework: Prepare for final exam Thursday

Monday, January 15, 2018

American Literature

15 January 2018

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Objective: To review Grammar Notes #1-12 in preparation for Tuesday's BIG GRAMMAR TEST.  

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by using their notes during today's clicker quiz reviews to answer grammar questions correctly.

Agenda

1. Go over the answers to Grammar Quiz #12 – 5 min
2. Grammar Review – Review Notes #1-12 - 50 min
3. Grammar BINGO - 30 min

Assessment: Formative Clicker quiz results

Homework: Prepare for BIG Grammar Test Tuesday

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AP English Literature and Composition

15 January 2018

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Objective: To work collaboratively to create and maintain a group “book talk” blog on the chosen literature circle novel. (STANDARD RL. 1-5, W.2, W.6)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by producing two thought-provoking, critical analysis blog posts of their literature circle novel. 

Agenda:

1.            Discuss novel with group – 9:25-9:45

2.            Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 9:45-10:15

3.            Read independently (or collaboratively) – 10:15-10:45

Assessment: Two blog posts (blogs 13-14)

Homework: Continue reading Literature Circle Novel according to reading schedule set by group

Thursday, January 11, 2018

American Literature

11 January 2018

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Objective: To read fictional Realism texts. (STANDARD RL.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by including textual evidence to support their opinions regarding the conflict resolution in "Under the Lion's Paw."

Agenda:

1.      Go over the answers to Grammar Quiz #11 – 5 min

2.      Grammar Notes #12 - 15 min

3.      Grammar quiz #12 - 10 min

4.      Read "Under the Lion's Paw" by Hamlin Garland - 30 min

5.      Writing Assignment: Do you side with Butler or Haskins at the end of the short story?  Was it fair that Butler raised the price of the land?  How would you feel if you were Haskins?  Who is at fault?  Support your opinion with textual evidence. - 15 min

Assessment: Exit Slip

Homework: Optional Choice Novel #5/Annotated Bib #5, due Wednesday, Jan 17

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AP English Literature and Composition

11 January 2018

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Objective: To work collaboratively to create and maintain a group “book talk” blog on the chosen literature circle novel. (STANDARD RL. 1-5, W.2, W.6)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by producing two thought-provoking, critical analysis blog posts of their literature circle novel. 

Agenda:

1.            Discuss novel with group – 9:25-9:45

2.            Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 9:45-10:15

3.            Read independently (or collaboratively) – 10:15-10:45

Assessment: Two blog posts (blogs 11-12)

Homework: Continue reading Literature Circle Novel according to reading schedule set by group

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

American Literature

10 January 2018

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Objective: To read and understand the urgency of primary Realism Literary Period texts. (STANDARD RI.9, RL.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by using the text to answer the discussion questions in the EXIT SLIP.

Agenda:

1. Go over the answers to Grammar Quiz #10. – 5 min
2. Grammar Notes #11 with clicker quiz - 35 min
3. Grammar Quiz # 11 - 10 min
4. Read from textbook: "Ain't I a Woman?" p. 322-323 – 10 min
5. Answer questions p. 324 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 – 10 min
6. Read from textbook: "I Will Fight No More Forever" p. 328 – 10 min
7. Answer question p. 329 Writing Options #1 – 10 min

Assessment: Exit Slip

Homework: Optional Choice Novel #5/Annotated Bib #5, due Wednesday, Jan 17

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AP English Literature and Composition

10 January 2018

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Objective: To work collaboratively to create and maintain a group “book talk” blog on the chosen literature circle novel. (STANDARD RL. 1-5, W.2, W.6)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by producing two thought-provoking, critical analysis blog posts of their literature circle novel. 

Agenda:

1.            Final Draft of Personal Narrative due

2.            Discuss novel with group – 9:25-9:45

3.            Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 9:45-10:15

4.            Read independently (or collaboratively) – 10:15-10:45

Assessment: Two blog posts (blogs 9-10)/Final Draft of Personal Narrative due

Homework: Continue reading Literature Circle Novel according to reading schedule set by group

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

American Literature

9 January 2018

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Objective: To read and analyze "The Gettysburg Address" and to rewrite it in your own words. (STANDARD W.2, RI.9, RL.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by rewriting "The Gettysburg Address" in contemporary language.

Agenda: 

1. Grammar Notes #10 with clicker quiz - 15 min
2. Grammar Quiz #10 - 10 min
3. Read from textbook “The Gettysburg Address” p. 315 - 10 min
4. EXIT SLIP: Writing Options #1 p. 316: “Write a paraphrase of The Gettysburg Address in contemporary language.”   - 10 min
5. Read from textbook "Untie His Hands" p. 318-321 - 10 min
6. Answer Questions 2-5 on page 321 - 10 min

Assessment: EXIT SLIP

Homework: Optional Choice Novel #5/Annotated Bib #5, due Wednesday, Jan 17

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AP English Literature and Composition

9 January 2018

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Objective: To work collaboratively to create and maintain a group “book talk” blog on the chosen literature circle novel. (STANDARD RL. 1-5, W.2, W.6)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by producing two thought-provoking, critical analysis blog posts of their literature circle novel. 

Agenda:

1.            Discuss novel with group – 9:25-9:45

2.            Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 9:45-10:15

3.            Read independently (or collaboratively) – 10:15-10:45

Assessment: Two blog posts (blogs 7-8)

Homework: Continue reading Literature Circle Novel according to reading schedule set by group