Tuesday, February 27, 2018

American Literature

27 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To understand the desperation of the colonists fighting in the American Revolution and how T. Paine’s speech inspired deserting soldiers to keep fighting. (STANDARD RI.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by explaining their decision about joining Washington’s army in a letter that uses two examples from “The Crisis.”

  

Agenda:

1.    Notebook: Current event – 15 min

2.    Grammar Notes #5, with practice clicker quiz – 10 min

3.    Grammar Quiz (OPEN NOTES) #5 – 5 min

4.    Read “The Declaration of Independence” p. 152 – 20 min

5.    Read “The Crisis” p. 161 – 10 min

6.    EXIT SLIP p. 167 #1: Imagine that you are a teenager living in the colonies at the time of the Revolution.  Write a letter to Thomas Paine, explaining why you will not join Washington’s army – or why reading “The Crisis” has convinced you to join. – 10 min

7.    Choice novel reading – 15 min

Assessment: EXIT SLIP p. 167 #1

Homework: Choice Novel reading; prepare for upcoming UNIT TEST (NOW MONDAY!)

Monday, February 26, 2018 *AM HALF-DAY*

American Literature

26 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To analyze the historical and literary impact The Declaration of Independence had on the colonists, specifically the document’s themes, purposes, and rhetorical features. (STANDARD RI.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by explaining the difference between a leader and a tyrant and rationalizing when it is acceptable to disobey (in an exit slip).

  

Agenda:

1.    SSR – 20 min

2.    Review Revolutionary Literary Period Notes – 10 min

3.    Read “The Declaration of Independence” p. 152 – 20 min

4.    EXIT SLIP p. 158 #7 – 15 min

Assessment: EXIT SLIP p. 158 #7

Homework: Choice Novel reading

Friday, February 23, 2018

American Literature

23 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To prove your knowledge of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in a literary analysis. (STANDARD W.2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by achieving an 80% or higher on the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn literary analysis

  

Agenda:

Student workday: ACADEMIC ESSAY #1 due end of block – 90 min

Assessment: Academic Essay #1

Homework: Choice novel reading

Thursday, February 22, 2018

American Literature

22 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To brainstorm ideas for the academic essay using the provided brainstorming guide, including a claim and textual evidence. (STANDARD W.5)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by brainstorming a claim sentence and locating two quotations to support that claim. 

  

Agenda:

1.    Notebook: Slam Poem – 15 min

2.    Introduction to Academic Essay – 20 min

a.    Character Analysis

b.    Theme Analysis

c.     Conflict Analysis

d.    Literary Term Analysis

e.    Book Review

3.    Student workday: ACADEMIC ESSAY #1 due tomorrow end of block – 55 min

Assessment: Visual confirmation of a mostly filled out brainstorming guide

Homework: ACADEMIC ESSAY #1

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

American Literature

21 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To prove your knowledge of the novel in a 100 point persuasive essay.(STANDARD W.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by earning a 75%+ on the persuasive essay rubric.

  

Agenda:

Student workday: PERSUASIVE ESSAY #1 due end of block – 90 min

Assessment: Persuasive Essay #1

Homework: Choice Novel 

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

American Literature

20 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To prove your knowledge of the novel in a 50 point basic recall comprehension test AND a 100 point persuasive essay. (STANDARD RL.1, W.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by earning a 75%+ on the objective test and persuasive essay. 

Agenda:

HUCK FINN FINAL TEST with take home PERSUASIVE ESSAY #1– 90 min

Assessment: Huck Finn Final Test, scantron

Homework: Persuasive Essay #1, due at the end of the block tomorrow.

Monday, February 19, 2018

American Literature

19 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To review the main ideas and/or themes of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in an oral “presentation” in preparation for tomorrow’s test.  (STANDARD RL.1, RL.2, SL.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by coming to class prepared with key points and textual evidence from assigned chapter to contribute to the review of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 

  

Agenda:

1. Go over the answers to Grammar Quiz #4B (optional third chance quiz) – 10 min
2. Huck Finn review by chapter – 45 min
3. Discuss Tips for Persuasive Essays (display posters at front of room) – 30 min

Assessment: Oral “presentation” of HF review by chapter

Homework: Huck Finn Final Test and take home persuasive essay tomorrow

Friday, February 16, 2018

American Literature

16 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To begin to prepare for Monday’s Huck Finn review session. (STANDARD RL.1, RL.2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by writing a 5 bullet summary of the main events of their designated chapter.

  

Agenda: 

1.     SSR – 20 min

2.    Go over answers to Grammar Quiz #3 & #4 (re-quiz if necessary) – 10 min

3.    Hand out (randomly) and discuss HF “review” assignment, by chapter - 10 min

4.     Student Work time: – 40 min

a.      Option #1: Continue Reading Choice Novel

b.     Option #2: Continue Reading Huck or begin the Chapter Expert Review

c.     Option #3: Annotated Bibliography #1 due Monday

  

Homework: Finish The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Ch. 40-43

Thursday, February 15, 2018 *Teacher Absent*

American Literature

15 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage, particularly Pronoun Reference and Subject-Verb Agreement. (STANDARD L.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by scoring a 7/10 on Grammar Quiz #4.

  

Agenda:

1.    SSR – 20 min

2.    Grammar Quiz #4 (OPEN NOTES) – 10 min

3.    Individually, read from textbook: “Speech in the Virginia Convention” p. 144 – 10 min

4.    Individually, answer the EXIT SLIP question, Writing Options #3 on page 151: Using Henry’s style as a model, write a mini-speech addressing some condition in your school or neighborhood.  Choose a burning issue that has been sharply dividing the people involved.  If possible, give your speech to the class. – 10 min

5.    Student work time: OPTION #1 - Annotated Bibliography #1 – due Monday, OPTION #2 – Read on in Huck, or OPTION #3 – Continue reading Choice Novel – 40 min

Assessment: Grammar Quiz #4

Homework: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 37-39

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

American Literature

14 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To recognize how the politics of the Revolutionary Literary Period affected the literature. (STANDARD RL.9, RI.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by summarizing the prezi notes to a table partner.

  

Agenda:

1.    SSR – 20 min, with notebook entry – 5 min = 25 min

2.     Grammar Notes #4 with practice clicker quiz – 15 min

3.    Prezi: Revolutionary Literary Period Notes – 10 min

4.    Movie Part II with study guide - 15 min

5.     Discuss HF with small group (graphic organizer optional) – 10 min

6.    Individually, read on in HF – remaining time

Assessment: Table partner discussions/graphic organizer (visual confirmation)

Homework: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 33-36 p. 225-250

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

American Literature

13 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To catch up after some weird days. (STANDARD RL.9, RI.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by being on task.

  

Agenda:  3rd BLOCK ONLY (4th and 5th went to CACC)

1.     Vote for Homecoming King and Queen and complete survey for Career Day – 10 min

2.    SSR – 30 min

3.     Discuss Huck Finn Chapters 21-29 with small group (graphic organizer) – 20 min

4.     Read on own (catch up on Huck Finn) – 30 min

Assessment: Oral question and answer sessions

Homework: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 30-32 p. 205-224

Monday, February 12, 2018

American Literature

12 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. (STANDARD W.3)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by earning a 4 out of 5 under the Stimulating Ideas heading on the Creative Piece rubric.

Agenda:

Student work time for Creative Piece #1 due end of block – 90 min

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Assessment: Creative Piece #1, due at the end of the block

Homework: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 27-29 p. 179-205

Thursday, February 8, 2018

American Literature

8 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To interpret words and phrases as they are used in Bradstreet’s poems, including poetic devices. (STANDARD RL.4)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by orally dissecting a poem in groups and presenting their findings to the class. 

  

Agenda:

1.    Notebook: More specific brainstorm for Creative Piece Part I – “What do I know enough about to write about?” – 10 min

2.    Review Grammar Notes #3 – QUIZ #3 (open note) – 15 min

3.    Poetry terms (review) and Anne Bradstreet poem dissection – 30 min

4.    Discuss HF Chapters 19-20 with a table partner (graphic organizer) – 10 min

5.    Individually, read from textbook, “Poor Richard’s Almanack” p. 117 – 10 min

6.    EXIT SLIP: p. 119 Writing Options #3 – Write three or four aphorisms that express the advice you would give to a freshman.  Imitate Franklin’s style by using crisp, witty language.  – 10 min

Assessment: EXIT SLIP: p. 119 Writing Options #3

Homework: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 21-23 p. 135-156 (Chapters 24-26 are due MONDAY!)/Creative Piece #1 also due at the end of class MONDAY!

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

American Literature

7 February 2018

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

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

Objective: To analyze the structure of the text and the effectiveness of the author’s persuasive language.  (STANDARD RI.1, W.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by mimicking Edwards’ structure while changing the content (for the EXIT SLIP). 

  

1.     Notebook: Brainstorm for Creative Piece #1 (I know it like the back of my hand) – 10 min

2.     Grammar Notes #3 with practice clicker quiz – 15 min

3.     Discuss Huck Finn Chapters 16-18 – 15 min

4.     Notes: The Great Awakening – 5 min

5.     Read “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” p. 101 – 30 min

6.     EXIT SLIP: p. 108 #2 – Identify one important problem people have in America today.  Write an Edwards-style sermon urging your audience to take some specific action to solve the problem. – 10 min

ASSESSMENT: p. 108 #2 – Identify one important problem people have in America today.  Write an Edwards-style sermon urging your audience to take some specific action to solve the problem.

Homework: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 19-20 p. 117-135

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

American Literature

6 February 2018

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

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

OBJECTIVE: To read and comprehend complex non-fiction texts independently. (STANDARD RI.1)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by considering the most difficult virtue, answering the question in the EXIT SLIP.

  

AGENDA:

1.     SSR - 20 min

2.     Hand back Writing Pre-test - 10 min

a.     The task

b.     The rubric/your score

3.     Discuss Huck Finn, Ch. 16-17, in small groups (graphic organizer) - 15 min

4.     Read aloud "The Autobiography" p. 109 – 30 min

5.     EXIT SLIP: p. 119 #1 - Which of the virtues on Franklin's list do you think would be the most difficult for people to practice?  Write a paragraph explaining your choice. – 15 min

ASSESSMENT: EXIT SLIP p. 119 #1 

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapter 18