Thursday, December 19, 2019

American Literature Lesson

19 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/8LFXR

Objective: To read primary source Realism texts. (STANDARD RI.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by successfully answering the questions in the EXIT SLIP.

Agenda:

1. SSR - 20 min
2. Go over answers to Grammar Quiz #11 – 5 min
3. Go over answers to Divergent Test and Realism Test – 20 min

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4. Read Truth biography p. 326
5. Read “Ain’t I a Woman?” p. 322-323
6. Answer Discussion Questions p. 324 #2, 4, 5, 6, 8 (10 points)

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7. Read p. 327 all
8. Read “I Will Fight No More Forever” p. 328
9. Type III p. 329 Writing Options #1:

10.  “Compare Chief Joseph’s speech with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Discuss the similarities and differences between them.”

Requirements:

1.               Introduction, support, and conclusion structure. (15)

2.               One quote from each piece to support your opinion. (20)

3.               Fewer than three grammatical errors. (5) (40 points)

Assessment: Discussion Questions and Type III

Homework: Choice Book #4

AP English Literature Lesson

19 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IVKY2

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 – 15 min

2.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 30 min

3.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 20 min

4.      Begin drafting Argument Essay (due tomorrow)

Assessment: Two blog posts (11-12)

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

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

American Literature Lesson

18 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/8LFXR

Objective: To be exposed to the numerous uses of italics, quotation marks, the dash, parentheses, and brackets. (STANDARD L.1-2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by earning an 80% on Grammar Quiz #11.

Agenda:

1.      SSR - 20 min

2.      Grammar Notes #11 with Practice Quiz - 20 min

3.      Grammar Quiz #11 – 10 min

4.      Portfolio Revisions Conversation

Assessment: Grammar Quiz #11

Homework: Choice Reading #4

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AP English Literature Lesson

18 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IVKY2

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. Read informational text: "Protecting your kids online takes a lot more than tracking their devices" - 25 min
1. Identify the claim
2. Identify the best evidence to support the claim. 
3. Take notes on Note-catcher
2. Read infographic: "Protecting your kids online takes a lot more than tracking their devices" – 5 min

3.      Discuss novel with group – 15 min

4. Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 30 min
5. Read independently (or collaboratively) – 20 min
6. Last 3 pages of Personal Narrative due today (by midnight)

Assessment: Two blog posts (9-10)

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

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

American Literature Lesson

17 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/8LFXR

Objective: To read and analyze "The Gettysburg Address" and to rewrite it in your own words and understand the main concepts of “Untie His Hands.” (STANDARD W.2, RI.9, RL.1)

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

Agenda:

1.      SSR - 20 min

2.      SSR Exit Slip – 5 min

3.      Complete the checklist regarding the reading of “The Gettysburg Address” p. 315

4.      Complete the checklist regarding the reading of “Untie His Hands” p. 318

Assessment: Turn in paragraph(s) response to Writing Option #1 p. 316; Turn in

answers to Discussion Questions #2-5 on p. 321

Homework: Choice Reading #4

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AP English Literature Lesson

17 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IVKY2

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.      Read informational text: "Studies offer mixed messages on social media's effect on young people" - Identify the claim and best evidence to support the claim.  Take notes on Note-catcher - 25 min

2.      Discuss novel with group – 15 min

3.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 30 min

4.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 20 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (7-8)

Homework: Continue reading Literature Circle Novel according to reading schedule set by group; Last three pages of Personal Narrative due tomorrow

Monday, December 16, 2019

American Literature Lesson

16 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/8LFXR

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 improving their Creative Piece score from CP #2 to CP #3. 

Agenda:

1.      Student Work Day for CREATIVE #3 due end of block – 90 min

Assessment: Creative Piece #3

Homework: Choice Book #4

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AP English Literature Lesson

16 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IVKY2

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 PBIS Reward ideas – 10 min

2.      Read informational text: "How Social Media Privacy Settings Could Affect Your Future" - Identify the claim and best evidence to support the claim.  Take notes on Note-catcher - 25 min

3.      Discuss novel with group – 15 min

4.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 30 min

5.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 20 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (5-6)

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

Friday, December 13, 2019

American Literature Lesson

13 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/8LFXR

Objective: To review the characteristics of the Realism Literary Period and identify those characteristics in today's text. (STANDARD RL.9, RI.9, RL.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by identifying similarities and differences between the two short stories in the EXIT SLIP.

Agenda:

1.      SSR – 20 min

2.      Go over answers to Grammar Quiz #9 and #10 – 5 min

3.      Writing Lesson: “In between the dialogue”

a.       Read Opening Scene Dialogue – 2 min

b.      Watch the opening scene of the movie – 6 min

c.       Notebook entry #28: If this scene was written in a novel, how would it be written?  Add the narration that should be “in between the dialogue.”  Include dialogue as needed.  Really focus on the non-verbals of this scene.  – 10 min

4.      Read “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” (handout) - 25 min

5.      EXIT SLIP: Compare and contrast the author's structure, style, and themes in the two short stories. - 15 min

Assessment: Comparison of two Bierce short stories

Homework: Choice Book #4

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AP English Literature Lesson

13 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IVKY2

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.      Read informational text: "How Teachers, Parents Can Help Sleepy Teens Stay Awake at School" - Identify the claim and best evidence to support the claim.  Take notes on Note-catcher - 25 min

2.      Discuss novel with group – 15 min

3.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 30 min

4.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 20 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (1-4)

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

Thursday, December 12, 2019

American Literature Lesson

12 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/8LFXR

Objective: To be introduced to the characteristics of the Realism Literary Period and identify those characteristics in today's text. (STANDARD RL.9, RI.9, RL.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by identifying "Realism" characteristics in the text to a table partner and in the EXIT SLIP.

Agenda:

1.      Notebook #27: Slam Poem - 20 min

2.      5^th Block ONLY: Grammar Quiz #10 - 10 min

3.      Introduction to Realism: Notes - 20 min

4.      Read “A Horseman in the Sky” p. 303 - 30 min

5.      EXIT SLIP p. 311 #7 - 10 min

Assessment: EXIT SLIP p. 311 #7

Homework: Choice Book #4

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AP English Literature Lesson

12 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IVKY2

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.      Read informational texts: "Study: Most teens start school too early..." and "Letting teens sleep in would save the country roughly $9 billion a year" - Identify the claim and best evidence to support the claim.  Take notes on Note-catcher - 30 min

2.      Discuss blogging expectations – 5 min

3.      Discuss novel with group (IF ABSENT YESTERDAY: Choose a literature circle book and create/join a group blog) – 10 min

4.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 20 min

5.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 20 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (1-2)

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

American Literature Lesson

11 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/8LFXR

Objective: To be introduced to the characteristics of the Realism Literary Period and identify those characteristics in today's text. (STANDARD RL.9, RI.9, RL.1)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by identifying "Realism" characteristics in the text to a table partner and in the EXIT SLIP.

Agenda:

1.      SSR - 20 min

2.      Grammar Quiz #10 - 10 min

3.      Introduction to Realism: Notes - 20 min

4.      Read “A Horseman in the Sky” p. 303 - 30 min

5.      EXIT SLIP p. 311 #7 - 10 min

Assessment: EXIT SLIP p. 311 #7

Homework: Choice Book #4

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AP English Literature Lesson

11 December 2019

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IVKY2

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.      Read informational text: "Study: Most teens start school too early..." - Identify the claim and best evidence to support the claim.  Take notes on Note-catcher - 25 min

2.      Choose a literature circle book – 10 min

3.      Create a group blog – 20 min

4.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 35 min

Assessment: Create a blog; create a group reading and blogging schedule

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