Thursday, January 30, 2020

American Literature Lesson

30 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

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

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

AGENDA:

3^rd BLOCK ONLY

1.      Time to read! Conferencing - 20 min

2.      Read from my textbook, “The Starving Time” – 5 min

3.      Read aloud "The Autobiography" p. 109 with EXIT SLIP - 30 min

4.      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. - 10 min

5.      Grammar Notes #2 - 20 min

4^th and 5^th BLOCKS

1.      Time to read! Conferencing - 20 min

2.      Introduction to the Puritan Period – 20 min

a.       Dreams and Goals

b.      Jerry Springer

c.       Notes

d.      Discuss “Of Plymouth Plantation”

e.       Read from my textbook, “The Starving Time”

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

4.      Read aloud "The Autobiography" p. 109 with EXIT SLIP - 20 min

ASSESSMENT: EXIT SLIP p. 119 #1 

HOMEWORK: 20 min of IR

Wednesday, January 28, 2020

American Literature Lesson

29 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: To be introduced to the characteristics of the Puritan Literary 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:

3^rd BLOCK ONLY

1.      Book Talk - 2 min

2.      Time to read! (Conferencing) - 20 min

3.      Notebook entry #3:  Reflect on the part of the novel you just read.  Prompt: What value does this book hold for the modern teenager? - 10 min (keep pencils moving for the whole ten minutes)

4.      Begin Puritan Literary Period

a.       “Dreams and Goals” article – 10 min

b.      Very old Jerry Springer - 5 min

c.       Prezi: Puritan Literary Period Notes – 20 min

5.      Read aloud: "Of Plymouth Plantation" and "The Starving Time" - 20 min

4^th and 5^th BLOCKS

1.      Help the substitute with attendance – 3 min

2.      Time to read! - 20 min

3.      Notebook entry #3: Reflect on the part of the novel you just read.  Prompt: What value does this book hold for the modern teenager? - 10 min (keep pencils moving for the whole ten minutes)

4.      Individually, read from textbook: "Of Plymouth Plantation" p. 58-62 – 15 min

5.      Exit Slip: p. 64 Writing Options #1 OR #2 (answers should resemble a beefy paragraph – turn in to the tray before the end of class) – 15 min

Assessment: Oral discussion 

Homework: Read IR book 20 min

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

American Literature Lesson

28 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: To write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. (STANDARD RI.1, W.1)
 

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

Agenda: 

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

2.      Introduction to controversial issue (video) - 5 min

3.      Reading/Writing Pre-test.  Please staple the rubric to your notebook paper when you turn it in to the tray - 60 min

4.      Time to read IR when finished - until the end of class  

Assessment: Reading/Writing Pre-test  

Homework: 20 min IR book

Monday, January 27, 2020

American Literature Lesson

27 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: (1) To prove your knowledge of the eight parts of speech. (2) To continue to brainstorm stories we have to tell.  (STANDARD L.2, W.5)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by (1) passing Grammar Quiz #1 with a 70%+, and (2) brainstorming at least a dozen stories worth telling. 

  

Agenda:

1.      Book talk - 2 min

2.      Time to read IR #1! (Conferences about reading habits and interests) - 20 min

a.       Time to Read FOCUS: Locate a beautifully crafted/worded phrase, sentence, or paragraph – Record in NOTEBOOK on page 81 (Lovely Lines) – 5 min

b.      Share with a table partner – 2 min

3.      Inner circle/outer circle book talks - 30 sec per partner - 10 min

4.      Notebook entry #2: Extension of "I know it like the back of my hand" - 10 min

5.      Ice Breaker Presentations - 15 min

6.      OPEN NOTES Grammar Quiz #1 - 15 min

7.      Use remaining time to read IR book/Mrs. O will check your decorated notebook

Assessment: Grammar Quiz #1/Decorated Notebook

Homework: 20 min of IR reading 

Friday, January 24, 2020

American Literature Lesson

24 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: (1) To build relationships while reviewing the eight parts of speech. (2) To brainstorm stories we have to tell.  (STANDARD SL.1, W.5)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by (1) placing at least three words correctly in each box and sharing with a table partner, and (2) brainstorming at least a dozen stories worth telling. 

  

Agenda:

1.      Time to read IR #1! TIME TO READ FOCUS: How does the author build/create a character? (Conferences about reading habits and interests) - 20 min

2.      Notebook entry #1: "I know it like the back of my hand" - 10 min

3.      Grammar Notes #1: Parts of Speech - 20 min

4.      Model the Ice breaker Activity/applied practice - 20 min

5.      Decorate Notebook – 15 min

Assessment: Formative Grammar Quiz, self-assessment

Homework: 20 min of IR reading

Thursday, January 23, 2020

American Literature Lesson

23 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: (1) To talk about books. (2) To be inspired by words and structure in the model text.  (STANDARD SL.1, RL.4)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by (1) engaging in the conversation, and (2) by attempting to imitate the model text. 

  

Agenda:

1.      Book trailers - 20 min

2.      Time to read IR #1! TIME TO READ FOCUS: How does the author build/create a character? (Conferencing begin tomorrow) - 25 min

3.      Practice Notebook entry: - 20 min

a.       Invitation to Imitate the Icy Sparks describing a fever

4.      Decorate your notebook or continue reading IR book – 20 min

Assessment:

Homework: 20 min of IR reading 

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

American Literature Lesson

22 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: To build relationships while reviewing the eight parts of speech. (STANDARD L.5.a)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by placing at least three words correctly in each box and sharing with a table partner.

Agenda:

1.      Book trailers – 10 min

2.      Reading Interest Survey - 10 min

3.      Time to read IR #1! But first, discussion. FOCUS while reading: HOW DO AUTHORS BEGIN BOOKS? (No conferencing today) - 25 min

4.      OPEN Syllabus, Syllabus Quiz – 10 min

5.      For fun, Grammar Income "Quiz" - 10 min

6.      Picture Book – What do you notice?  Make a list of the literary devices you see/hear.

7.      Share beautiful words and dismiss - 2 min

Assessment: Reading Interest Survey, Syllabus Quiz

Homework: 20 min of IR reading

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

American Literature Lesson

21 January 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: (1) To become familiar with course expectations and procedures. (2) To use the mentor text as a resource.  (STANDARD RL.4)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by using their course syllabus as a resource on Wednesday's syllabus quiz.

Agenda:

1.     Book Talk - The Girl in the Blue Coat - 2 min

2.     Discussion of syllabus, classroom procedures, emergency procedures, etc. - 30 min

3.     Speed date books - 30 seconds with each book - 20 min

4.     Construct Writer's Notebook (at least begin to) - 10 min

5.     Notebook entry #1: Invitation to Notice/Invitation to Imitate - Icy Sparks passage - 10 min

Assessment: General understanding of how to use the syllabus as a resource.

Homework: (1) select an IR book, (2) review the syllabus, (3) begin decorating Writing Notebook

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

American Literature Lesson

14 January 2020

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

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.     OPEN NOTES BIG GRAMMAR TEST - 50 min

2.     Individual work time for Argument #3 (should be in the drafting phase by now)

Assessment: BIG GRAMMAR TEST

Homework: Begin preparing for the American Literature Final Exam

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AP English Literature Lesson

14 January 2020

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

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 editing and revising rough drafts and creating a publishable final draft Personal Narrative. 

Agenda:

Student Work Day for FINAL DRAFT PERSONAL NARRATIVE (min 7 pages)

Assessment: Personal Narrative

Homework: NONE

Monday, January 13, 2020

American Literature Lesson

13 January 2020

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

Objective: To review Grammar Notes and Quizzes 1-12. (STANDARD L.1-2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by recalling previous grammar lessons and by scoring well on the formative assessment clicker quizzes.

Agenda:

1.      Organize Review Grammar Notes 1-12 and Grammar Quizzes 1-12 – 10 min

2.      Grammar BINGO – 30 min

3.      Independent work time - locate a third credible source for Argument #3 – 50 min

Assessment: Formative Review

Homework: BIG GRAMMAR TEST TOMORROW! / Continue gathering information on Argument #3 topic

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AP English Literature Lesson

13 January 2020

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

Objective: To review the structure and content of the AP English College Board Exam (first Wed in May) and create a RESOURCE FOLDER.  (STANDARD)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by creating a folder of AP Exam resources.

Agenda:

1. Review structure of exam
2. Review Section I: MC section (sample included)
3. Review Section II: Essay 1, Essay 2, Essay 3 (samples included)
4. Finalize Data Sheets (AT2C and Literature Circle book) and organize in resource folder
5. Finalize Literary Device Sheets and organize in resource folder
6. Place all 7 literary analyses from this class in resource folder

Assessment: Resource Folder

Homework: Final Draft of Personal Narrative due Tuesday at the end of the block

Friday, January 10, 2020

American Literature Lesson

10 January 2020

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

Objective: (1) To prove your knowledge of your choice reading novel in a live interview. (STANDARD SL.1) (2) To research Argument #3 topic, finding a second quality source that answers a question or helps solve a problem. (STANDARD W.7)

Success Criteria: (1) Students will show mastery by earning at least a 45/50 on the choice reading interview rubric. (2) Students will show mastery by locating a second credible source, locating its claim and best evidence to support that claim. 

  

Agenda:

1.      Choice Reading Interviews - 30 min 

a.       (Those who did not interview, need to turn in the 20 questions today)

2.      Independent work time to research for Argument #3 articles - 60 min

a.       Due today: Second source saved, claim and best evidence identified

Assessment: Choice Reading Interviews, second source (claim and evidence)

Homework: Continue to gather information on your Argument #3 topic

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AP English Literature Lesson

10 January 2020

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

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

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by earning at least an 80% on the literary analysis.

Agenda:

1. Student work time: Literary Analysis due at the end of the block – 90 min

Assessment: Literary Analysis

Homework: NONE!