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Monday, June 4, 2018

Monday, June 4, 2018


American Literature
4 June 2018

Objective: To prove your grammar knowledge and Realism knowledge in a BIG GRAMMAR TEST and Realism Unit Test. (STANDARD L.1-2, RL.9, RI.9)

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

Agenda:
OPEN NOTES BIG GRAMMAR TEST
Realism Unit Test

Assessment: BIG GRAMMAR TEST/Realism Unit Test

Homework: Begin preparing for the American Literature Final Exam

Friday, June 1, 2018

Friday, June 1, 2018



American Literature
1 June 2018

Objective: (1) To review Grammar Notes #1-12 in preparation for Monday's BIG GRAMMAR TEST, and (2) to review for Monday's (mini) Realism Unit Test. 

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

Agenda
  1. Grammar Quiz #12 - 10 min
  2. Realism Review - 20 min
  3. Grammar Review – Review Notes #1-12 - 30 min
  4. Grammar BINGO - 30 min

Assessment: Formative Clicker quiz results

Homework: Prepare for BIG Grammar Test/Realism Test on Monday

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Thursday, May 31, 2018



American Literature
31 May 2018

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.     Grammar quiz #11 - 10 min
2.     Grammar Notes #12 with clicker quiz - 25 min
3.     Read "Under the Lion's Paw" by Hamlin Garland - 30 min
4.     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: Begin organizing Grammar Notes 1-12 and preparing for upcoming BIG GRAMMAR TEST on Monday

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Wednesday, May 30, 2018


American Literature
30 May 2018

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. Grammar Notes #11 with clicker quiz - 25 min
  2. 3rd block only: Read from textbook: “Untie His Hands” – 15 min
  3. Answer questions #2-5 on p. 321 – 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 p. 324 #2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and p. 329 W.O. #1

Homework: Organize grammar notes for BIG GRAMMAR QUIZ on Monday

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Tuesday, May 29, 2018


American Literature
29 May 2018

Objective: To revise writing as necessary for the Final Portfolio, due at the end of the block. (STANDARD W.5)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by revising at least the lowest scored essays for the final portfolio.

Agenda:
Portfolio Work time - 90 min

Assessment: Portfolio

Homework: NONE!