Timed Writing Prep

Today I will: 

• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Please Take out: 
-your novel
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Write your Final Book Review post
2. Discuss the ending of your book with your group
3. Work on Evidence Collector
4. Have MC signed off today

Homework:

Prep for Lit Circle Timed Writing on Monday and have a Safe Halloween! 

Let's Get Started!

Timed Writing Prep

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Today I will:

• Create a Do/What Chart after analyzing an essay prompt
• Go over timed writing scoring rubric and calibrate with class sets of essays
• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Take out:

A chromebook
A writing utensil
A Highlighter
Your Literature Circle Novel
HW: Printed, revised TKAM essay (if you didn't turn it in yesterday)

Agenda:

1. Highlight essay changes (log in to turnitin.com to check)
2. Lit Circle Timed Writing Explanation
• Do/What Chart
• Essay Format
• Essay Calibration
• Thesis Statement
3. Meet with Lit circle group
• Brainstorm conflicts in your book
• Finalize Vlog post

Homework:
-Finish reading your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/30
-Make sure your Vlog is posted with a description by Friday, 10/30

Let's Get Started!
Log in to turnitin.com to see what changes were suggested, and highlight changes that were made on your printed copy.

Vlogging

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Today I will:

• Write a script for a Vlog about my Literature Circle novel
• Work with my Literature Circle group to synthesize important information about my Literature Circle novel and create a Vlog to post on my Blog.

Take out:

A chromebook
Your Literature Circle Novel
HW: Printed, revised TKAM essay

Agenda:

1. Turn in your Vlogging document in Google Classroom if you did not yesterday
2. Finish filming and editing Vlog
3. Write an introduction to your Vlog on your blog and insert the Vlog as a part of your post. 
• (due be the end of the block)

Homework:
-Finish reading your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/30

Let's Get Started!
Get into your groups and begin working.

Vlogging

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Today I will:

• Write a script for a Vlog about my Literature Circle novel
• Work with my Literature Circle group to synthesize important information about my Literature Circle novel and create a Vlog to post on my Blog.

Take out:

A chromebook
Your Literature Circle Novel
HW: Theme Worksheet

Agenda:

1. Read Vlogging document in Google Classroom
2. Brainstorm with group and each complete the document and turn in to Google Classroom- 
• due in 45 minutes
3. Begin working on Vlog

Homework:
-Finish reading your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/30
-Print revised TKAM Essay - due Wednesday, 10/28

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google drive and open up the assignment

TKAM Essay Revision Day

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Today I will:

• Revise my TKAM essay for an assessment grade by logging in to turnitin.com, viewing Mrs. Serban's corrections and making corrections to my original document on my drive.
• Read my Literature circle novel, infer what some themes are and comment on them through a homework assignment.

Take out:

A chromebook
My TKAM Essay prep

Agenda:

1. Edit and revise TKAM Essays
• If you are stuck, here is an essay template that can help you.
2. Read Lit. Circle Novel and work on Theme Homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Tuesday, 10/27 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Theme Worksheet - due Tuesday, 10/27
-Print revised TKAM Essay - due Wednesday, 10/28

Let's Get Started!
Log in to turnitin.com and google drive and open up your TKAM essay in two separate windows.

Literature Circles: Themes

Today I will:

• Compare and draw conclusions about Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group
• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a reflection blog post and then comment on my group member's posts.

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Lit Circle #4: The directions on this powerpoint lead you through a series of lit circle steps. Remember, each lit. circle meeting day is worth 40 points (20 points-HW; 10 point blog; 10 points-discussion participation.)
2. Read and work on homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Tuesday, 10/27 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Theme Worksheet - due Friday, 10/27

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your reflection blog post

Becoming American

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Today I will:

• Compare three different sources related to one article and draw conclusions about the article based on whole class discussion

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Teen Culture
2. Read and discuss "Becoming American" (Empower 3000): Directions

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/23 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Conflict Worksheet - due Friday, 10/23

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork as a blog post

Conflict & "Becoming American"

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Today I will:

• Compare three different sources related to one article and draw conclusions about the article based on whole class discussion

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Read and discuss "Becoming American" (Empower 3000): Directions

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/23 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Conflict Worksheet - due Friday, 10/23

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork as a blog post

Literature Circles: Conflict

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Today I will:

• Compare and draw conclusions about Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group
• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a reflection blog post and then comment on my group member's posts.

Take out:

A chromebook
A writing utensil
HW: Characterization

Agenda:

1. Lit Circle #2: The directions on this powerpoint lead you through a series of lit circle steps. Remember, each lit. circle meeting day is worth 40 points (20 points-HW; 10 point blog; 10 points-discussion participation.)
2. Read and work on homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/23 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Conflict Worksheet - due Friday, 10/23

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork on a piece of paper

Paraphrasing & Citing Sources

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Today I will:

• Identify the requirements of successful paraphrasing. 
• Practice constructing paraphrase ESs.
• Cite all visual sources in my blog.

Take out:

Chromebook
A writing utensil

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Teen Culture/Beach Bodies
2. Introduction to Paraphrasing
3. Blogging: Inserting Images and Video (Go to Google Classroom for instructions)

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Tuesday, 10/20 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Characterization worksheet  - due Tuesday, 10/20

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin a post on your blog

Literature Circles

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Today I will:

• Compare and draw conclusions about Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group
• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a reflection blog post and then comment on my group member's posts.

Take out:

A chromebook
Bellwork
A writing utensil
HW: Discussion Questions

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Lit Circle #1: The directions on this powerpoint lead you through a series of lit circle steps. Remember, each lit. circle meeting day is worth 40 points (20 points-HW; 10 point blog; 10 points-discussion participation.)
3. Read and work on homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Tuesday, 10/20 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Characterization worksheet  - due Tuesday, 10/20

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork on a piece of paper

Commenting

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Today I will:

• Comment on peer blog posts utilizing ethical practices and etiquette

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Log in to Google Classroom, open "Blogging Criteria" and follow directions
2. Lit Circle Reading schedule
3. Commenting (See document in Google Classroom)
4. Read and work on homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/16 (the page number was chosen by your group today, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete "Discussion questions and answers" worksheet - due Friday, 10/16

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, Open Google Classroom, and begin your bellwork

Your Culture and Your Novel

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Today I will:

• Learn about Level 2 and 3 Questions and create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for my Literature Circle novel

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Personal Connection
2. Levels of Questions
3. Lit Circle Reading schedule
4. Read and begin homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/16 (the page number was chosen by your group today, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete "Discussion questions and answers" worksheet - due Friday, 10/16

Let's Get Started!
Log in to your blog and begin typing your bell work as a blog post

Goal Setting, Culture, and Looking ahead

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Today I will:

• Set goals for quarter 2
• Increase reading skills by reading an article about culture on Achieve 3000
• Read my literature circle book

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Log in to Google Classroom and complete the "Student Goal Setting Worksheet" and turn it in.
2. Finish your first blog post on "42" and publish it for a grade
3. Log in to Empower 3000
• Read the article, "“Basketball Builds a Bridge”
• Complete all 5 Activity Steps
4. Use the remaining time in class to read your literature circle book.

Homework:
-Read at least 30 pages of your novel
-Finish anything you did not finish in class

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and complete the "Student Goal Setting Worksheet", then follow the agenda.

First Blog Post

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Today I will:

• Construct a blog post on your student blog using the anatomy of a blog post and applying the “reframed” concept to your blog theme.

Take out:

Nothing for now!

Agenda:

1. Watch "42"
2. Go to library for Literature Circle Books
3. Go over The Anatomy of a Blog Post
4. Post a Blog about "42": Directions
5. Here is a sample post on "42" reframed with Harry Potter

Homework:
-Begin reading your novel to page 30
-Finish your "42" blog post if need be

Let's Get Started!
Click on The Anatomy of a Blog Post and Directions, then begin writing your post

Let's Start Blogging!

*Photo: http://www.brainsonfire.com/blog/
wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Blogging.gif

Today I will:

• Learn about ethics behind blogging and sign a digital contract
• Create my own blog

Take out:

A Chromebook
Bellwork
A writing utensil

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Block 2 Only: Choose Lit. Circle Books
3. Log in to google classroom and go over:
• Student Blog Reference sheet - you must sign digitally and turn in.
• Creating a blog
• Begin!

Homework:
Work on being creative with your blog

Let's Get Started!
Click on bellwork and begin writing

Culture

Six of twelve "Bhutan Star" contestants in 2011.

Today I will:

• Turn in my TKAM essay to turnitin.com
• Synthesize my understanding of culture by first writing and then discussing as a class.
• Begin my understanding of other cultures by reading and writing about a culture article on Achieve3000.

Take out:

A writing utensil
Bellwork
Chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Turn in essay to Turnitin.com & Google Classroom
• Block 1 Class ID: 10793127       Password: SERBANROCKS
• Block 2 Class ID: 10793135       Password: SERBANROCKS
• Block 3 Class ID: 10793157       Password: SERBANROCKS
3. Block 2 only (lit. circle book choices)
4. "Bhutan Star"

Homework (check due dates):

Finish "Bhutan Star"

Essay Editing

Today I will:

• Edit three peer's essays

Take out:

A chromebook
A writing utensil
Essay Packet
Your book

Agenda:

1. Peer Edit
2. Pitch Lit Circle Books

Homework (check due dates):

Final Draft of essay - due Wednesday, 10/7
You will turn in the essay electronically to BOTH 
Google Classroom and Turnitin.com

The beginning and the end

Today I will:

• Students will apply their knowledge of Chrome, Googledocs, turnitin.com and writing while typing up their rough drafts of their TKAM essays.

Take out:

A chromebook
A writing utensil
Essay Packet
Your book

Agenda:

1. Thesis Statement
2. Introductions and Conclusions 
• If you are absent, here is the complete version of the notes: Click here

Homework (check due dates):

TKAM Essay Rough draft (Intro, conclusion, & body paragraphs) - due tomorrow, 10/6
Final Draft of essay - due Wednesday, 10/7
You will turn in the essay electronically to BOTH 
Google Classroom and Turnitin.com

Let's begin writing!

Today I will:

• Select best evidence and develop appropriate analysis on teacher-provided evidence collector
• Write my first body paragraph as a class about Scout
• Write my second body paragraph on another character in To Kill A Mockingbird

TEST MAKEUPS!
Check your grades. If you have a test to make-up, you can make-up the test TODAY at lunch.

Take out:

-A chromebook
-A writing utensil
-Your Essay Packet
-Your book

Agenda:

1. Write Scout paragraph on Google Classroom
2. Get evidence collector approved
3. Write your second body paragraph

Homework (check due dates):

All Body Paragraphs must be written  - due Monday, 10/5
Introduction and Conclusion - written in class on Monday, 10/5
TKAM Essay Rough draft (Intro, conclusion, & body paragraphs) - due Tuesday, 10/6
Final Draft of essay - due Wednesday, 10/7

To Kill A Mockingbird Essay: Scout

Today I will:

• 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
• Write the first body paragraph as a class about Scout

TEST MAKEUPS!
Check your grades. If you have a test to make-up, you can make-up the test TODAY at lunch or after school, or FRIDAY at lunch. Grades close Friday, 10/2.

Take out:

A writing utensil
Essay Packet
Your book

Agenda:

1. Brainstorm in small groups and then as a class
2. Evidence collector for Scout
3. Evidence collector for your second character in TKAM
4. CP Prompt Packet
   H Prompt Packet
   Evidence Collector

Homework (check due dates):

Finish your Evidence Collector for a second character in TKAM - due tomorow