To Kill A Mockingbird Essay

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Today I will:

• Dissect writing prompt, identifying writing tasks in a “do/what” chart
• Generate possible text evidence to be used in essay via a brainstorming activity
• Select best evidence and develop appropriate analysis on teacher-provided evidence collector

Take out:

A writing utensil
Bellwork

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. To Kill a Mockingbird Essay Introduction
3. CP Prompt Packet
   H Prompt Packet
   Evidence Collector

Homework (check due dates):

Select a second character for your To Kill A Mockingbird essay and a moment of focus.

Injustice and Perseverance

Today I will:

• Read, annotate and synthesize two articles on Injustice and Perseverance

Take out:

Chromebooks (don't log in yet)

Agenda:

1. America Says "Thank you" (Directions)
2. "Freedom Riders" (Directions)
3. "March: The Story Comes to Life" (Directions)

Homework (check due dates):

All three articles must be completed on Achieve3000 by Wednesday, 9/30.

To Kill A Mockingbird Final

Today I will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of TKAM story, characters and plot via a multiple choice test

Take out:

Chromebook
HW: TKAM Work Packet #3
HW: Honors - TKAM Text Excerpts

Agenda:

1. TKAM Test
2. "America Says 'Thank you'"

Homework (check due dates):

None! :)

Socratic Seminar

Today I will:

• Discuss open-ended, teacher-created discussion questions in a Socratic Seminar, utilizing text evidence and academic discourse

Take out:

A pen or pencil
TKAM Book
HW: Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket

Agenda:

1. Socratic Seminar Pre-write
2. Socratic Seminar

Homework (check due dates):

1. ALL: Final TKAM Test (Here is the study guide) - Fri., 9/25
2. HONORS: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - due Fri., 9/25
3. Last TKAM Work Packet (Ch. 20-31) will be collected after the test on Fri. 9/25

Injustice and Perseverance

Tuskegee Airman Paul Adams during WWII

Today I will:

• Read, annotate and synthesize an article on Injustice and Perseverance

Take out:

Chromebooks (don't log in yet)
A pen or pencil
A piece of paper

Agenda:

1. BELLWORK: Vocab quiz TKAM Ch. 15-30
2. Socratic Seminar Explained
3. America Says "Thank you" (Directions)

Homework (check due dates):

1. ALL: Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket due on Thurs., 9/24 (no ticket=zero)
2. ALL: Final TKAM Test (Here is the study guide) - Fri., 9/25
3. HONORS: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - due Fri., 9/25
4. Last TKAM Work Packet (Ch. 20-31) will be collected after the test on Fri. 9/25

Boo Radley

Today I will:

• Analyze textual evidence and make connections to previous chapters in TKAM.
• Make observations about characters based on textual evidence.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork
Sparky Piñata
HW: CP ONLY Ch 29 & 30

Agenda:

1. BELLWORK
2. Sparky Piñata: Ch. 27 & 28 Review
3. Read Ch. 31
4. Ch. 29-31 Review
5. Assign Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket

Homework (check due dates):

1. ALL: Study TKAM Vocab words- audible, repertoire, vague, convene, aggregation, tactic-Quiz tomorrow
2. ALL: Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket due on Thurs., 9/24 (no ticket=zero)
3. ALL: Final TKAM Test (Here is the study guide) - Fri., 9/25
4. HONORS: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - due Fri., 9/25
5. Last TKAM Work Packet (Ch. 20-31) will be collected after the test on Fri. 9/25

Halloween Night

Today I will:

• Represent writing terms in a kinesthetic activity, the Paragraph Dance
• Write a second body paragraph together as a class for the Perspective Prompt.
• Students will analyze textual evidence in order to respond in writing to various critical thinking questions. Specifically, they will evaluate, compare and contrast and make predictions regarding the characters and themes relevant to the last chapters of TKAM.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork
Paragraph Writing Notes (from Thursday)
Perspective prompt (from Friday)
HW: Ch 27 & 28

Agenda:

1. BELLWORK
2. Paragraph Dance
3. Paragraph Writing Practice: Perspective Prompt
4. Sparky Piñata: Ch. 27 & 28 Review

Homework due tomorrow:

1. ALL: Read chapters 29 & 30
2. CP: Chapter 29 & 30 Homework
3. H: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - due Fri., 9/25

Homework due later this week:

1. ALL: We will finish reading the book tomorrow
2. ALL: Socratic Seminar will be on Thurs., 9/24
3. ALL: Final TKAM Test - Fri., 9/25
4. HONORS: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - due Fri., 9/25
5. Last TKAM Work Packet (Ch. 21-31) will be collected after the test on Fri./25

Dance it out...

Today I will:

• Read a teacher- created sample and identify various elements of composition via a highlighting activity 
• Represent writing terms in a kinesthetic activity, the Paragraph Dance
• Write a second body paragraph together as a class for the Perspective.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork
4 colors of highlighter, pens or colored pencils
HW: Ch 25 & 26

Agenda:

1. BELLWORK
2. Paragraph Dance
3. Paragraph Practice: Perspective Prompt
4. Ch. 25 & 26 Review of HW
5. Begin reading chapter 27

Homework due tomorrow:

1. ALL: Read chapters 27 & 28
2. Complete Chapter 27 & 28 Homework

Homework due Next week:

1. ALL: We will finish book on Tues., 9/22
2. ALL: Socratic Seminar will be on Thurs., 9/24
3. ALL: Final TKAM Test - Fri., 9/25
4. HONORS: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - due Fri., 9/25

Threats

Today I will:

• Discuss key events in chapters 20-22 via the silent game
• Draw conclusions about a pivotal event in chapter 24 by writing a paragraph and discussing.
• Define terminology related to argumentative writing through note-taking
• Represent writing terms in a kinesthetic activity, the Paragraph Dance

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork
Extra piece of paper: Title it Chapter 23&24 Review
4 colors of highlighter, pens or colored pencils
HW: Work Packet #2 (turn in to the basket)

Agenda:

1. Turn in your work packet to the basket
2. BELLWORK: Vague
3. Chapter 20-22 Review (Silent Game)
4. Story Time! (Chapters 23 & 24)
5. Paragraph Dance

Homework due tomorrow:

1. ALL: Read chapters 25 & 26
2. Complete Ch. 25 & 26 Homework

Homework due Next week:

1. ALL: We will finish book on Tues., 9/22
2. ALL: Socratic Seminar will be on Thurs., 9/24
3. ALL: Final TKAM Test - Fri., 9/25
4. HONORS: Work on Significant Text Excerpts Assignment - due Fri. 9/25

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork in your notebook.

Atticus asks the jury to "'do your duty.'"

Today I will:

• Apply my understanding of Rhetorical Appeals by analyzing various key passages in the book TKAM.  I will apply, share and defend my conclusions and claims using textual evidence that matches any or all of the Rhetorical Appeals, Ethos, Pathos and Logos.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
HW: Ch. 20

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Written quiz testing your ability to write a Claim, Evidence & Analysis about Atticus' Closing statement
3. Preparation for TKAM Work Packet #2
4. Begin reading chapter 21

Homework due tomorrow:

1. ALL: Read chapters 21 & 22
2. Put together packet of work using this check-off sheet

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork in your notebook.

Tom Robinson's Testimony

Today I will:

• Apply my understanding of Rhetorical Appeals by analyzing various key passages in the book TKAM.  I will apply, share and defend my conclusions and claims using textual evidence that matches any or all of the Rhetorical Appeals, Ethos, Pathos and Logos.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
HW: Ch. 19

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Review Making a Claim HW, Ch. 19
3. Ch 19 Review
4. Read chapter 20

Homework due tomorrow:

1. ALL: Read chapter 20 & Complete homework in preparation for tomorrow's written quiz on Claim, Evidence and Analysis
2. Honors: Annotate this selection from Atticus' Closing Statement
3. College Prep: Annotate this selection from Atticus' Closing Statement

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork in your notebook.

The victim testifies...

Today I will:

• Apply my understanding of Rhetorical Appeals by analyzing various key passages in the book TKAM.  I will apply, share and defend my conclusions and claims using textual evidence that matches any or all of the Rhetorical Appeals, Ethos, Pathos and Logos.
  

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
3 colors of highlighters
HW: Ch. 18

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Review Making a Claim HW, Ch. 18
3. Ch. 18 Review: Ethos, Pathos and Logos

Homework:

1. Read chapter 19 
2. Complete "Making a Claim" HW on Tom Robinson's testimony

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork in your notebook.

Who is more trustworthy?

Today I will:

• Make a claim about testimony in TKAM and defend the claim with evidence and analysis.
• Students will apply their understanding of Rhetorical Appeals by analyzing various key passages in the book TKAM.  They will apply, share and defend their conclusions and claims using textual evidence that matches any or all of the Rhetorical appeals, Ethos, Pathos and Logos.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
3 colors of highlighters
HW: Ch. 17

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Review Making a Claim HW
3. Intro to Ethos, Pathos and Logos
4. Ch. 17 Review: Ethos, Pathos and Logos

Homework:

Read chapter 18 and complete "Making a Claim" HW on Mayella Ewell's testimony

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork in your notebook.

The trial begins...

Today I will:

• Make a claim about testimony in TKAM and defend the claim with evidence and analysis.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
Introduction to Argument; Making a claim Ch 17 HW

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Read chapter 17 aloud
3. Complete Making a Claim/ Ch 17 HW

Homework:

Complete Making a Claim/ Ch 17 HW

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork in your notebook.

Taking sides

Today I will:

• Classify text evidence as Ethos, Pathos or Logos by identifying how diction and detail are used in TKAM.
• Identify and make connections between characters in TKAM by completing a courtroom picture.

Take out:

(No chromebook today)
A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
3 colors of pen or three colors of highlighter
HW: Ch. 16 Review

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. The courtroom: who is on what side?
3. Social classes in Maycomb
4. Making a claim

Homework:

None! :)

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork in your notebook.

Maybe we need a police force of children

Today I will:

• Discover your Lexile reading level by taking the Empower3000 baseline test

Take out:

Chromebook
A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
HW: Ch. 16

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Empower3000 Baseline Test
3. Begin HW (Chapter 16 Review)

Homework:

Complete Ch. 16 Review

Let's get started!

1. Complete your bellwork.
2. Follow my instructions to log in to Achieve 3000 and begin your baseline test.
3. Begin the chapter 16 review.

Trouble for Atticus

Today I will:

• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 15

Take out:

A pen or pencil
Bellwork 
HW: Ch. 15 

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Honors: Significant Text Excerpt Assignment
3. TKAM Movie

Homework:

Read Chapter 16 and complete Ch. 16 HW

Let's get started!

Complete your bellwork!

The Kids Are Growing Up

Today I will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary words from TKAM via a quiz
• Demonstrate the ability to construct evidence sentences by utilizing new punctuation rules and text evidence from TKAM
• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 14

Take out:

A pen or pencil
Bellwork (study vocab for a few minutes to get ready for your first "quiz")
A piece of paper
HW: Ch. 14 

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Quiz Chapters 1-12
2. Bellwork
3. ES Kahoot Review
4. ES Practice
5. Ch. 14 Review

Homework:

Read Chapter 15 and complete Ch. 15 HW

Let's get started!

Title 

Finch family: It's all about to change...

Today I will:

• Demonstrate the ability to construct evidence sentences by utilizing new punctuation rules and text evidence from TKAM
• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 12

Take out:

A pen or pencil
Bellwork
A highlighter
HW: Ch. 12 

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Evidence Sentences (part deux :)
3. Story tell Ch. 13 and write a summary
4. Begin reading chapter 14

Homework:

Read Chapter 14 and complete Ch. 14 HW

Let's get started!

Please open and begin the bell work

Camillias

A camellia

Today I will:

• Identify and infer meaning about a significant text excerpt from TKAM
• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 11

Take out:

A pen or pencil
Bellwork
HW: Ch. 11 (Mrs. Dubose)

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Finish Ch. 1-9 Quiz on Illuminate (2nd block only)
3. Chapter 11 Review
4. Read Chapter 12

Homework:

Read Chapter 12 and complete Ch. 12 HW

Let's get started!

Please open and begin the bell work