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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Thursday, January 9, 2020


American Literature Lesson
9 January 2020

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 at least one 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 one credible source, locating its claim and best evidence to support that claim. 
  
Agenda:
1.      Go over answers to Grammar Quiz #11 and Grammar Quiz #12 - 10 min
2.      Choice Reading Interviews - 30 min 
3.      Independent work time to research for Argument #3 articles - 50 min
a.       Due today: 1 source saved, claim and best evidence identified

Assessment: Choice Reading Interviews, 1 source (claim and evidence)

Homework: 20 questions if not interviewed this time

AP English Literature Lesson
9 January 2020

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 – 20 min
2.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 40 min
3.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 30 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (21-22)

Homework: Literary Analysis due tomorrow at the end of the block

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Wednesday, January 8, 2020


American Literature Lesson
8 January 2020

Objective: To edit and revise as needed to complete a polished writing portfolio. (STANDARD W.5)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by editing and revising published pieces for the final portfolio (earning at least 80% on each piece).

Agenda:
1.      Portfolio Workday - 90 min

Assessment: Final Portfolio

Homework: Begin thinking about Argument #3 topics

AP English Literature Lesson
8 January 2020

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 – 20 min
2.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 40 min
3.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 30 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (19-20)

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

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Tuesday, January 7, 2020


American Literature Lesson
7 January 2020

Objective: To prove your knowledge of the hyphen and the slash. (STANDARD L.1, L.2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by earning a 8/10 on Grammar Quiz #12.

Agenda:
1.      SSR – 20 min
2.      Notebook Entry - 10 min
3.      Grammar Quiz #12 - 10 min
4.      Determine order for Interview #4 - 10 min
5.      Review Portfolio Requirements - 10 min
6.      Continue preparing notecard for Choice Interview #4 - 10 min
7.      Independent work time – 20 min

Assessment: Grammar Quiz #12

Homework: Begin thinking about Argument #3 topics/Final Portfolio

AP English Literature Lesson
7 January 2020

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 – 20 min
2.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 40 min
3.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 30 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (17-18)

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

Monday, January 6, 2020

Monday, January 6, 2020


American Literature Lesson
6 January 2020

Objective: (1) To read fictional Realism texts. (STANDARD RL.9) (2) To be exposed to the correct uses of the hyphen and the slash. (STANDARD L.1, L.2)

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.      SSR – 20 min
2.      Notebook Entry #29 - 10 min
3.      Grammar Notes #12 with practice quiz - 15 min
4.      Read final piece of literature this semester: "Under the Lion's Paw" - 45 min

Assessment: Practice Grammar Quiz #12

Homework: Begin thinking about Argument #3 topics

AP English Literature Lesson
6 January 2020

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 – 20 min
2.      Create and proof-read blogs/Post two blogs by the end of the block – 40 min
3.      Read independently (or collaboratively) – 30 min

Assessment: Two blog posts (15-16)

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

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Thursday, December 19, 2019


American Literature Lesson
19 December 2019

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

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

  1. Read p. 327 all
  2. Read “I Will Fight No More Forever” p. 328
  3. 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

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