Affirmations

Today I will: 

• Write affirmations for all of my classmates.

Please Take out: 

-A writing utensil
-Theme HW

Today's Agenda:

-Affirmations

Homework: 

-Finish reading your literature circle novel by Friday
--ALL MAKE-UP OR LATE WORK IS DUE THURSDAY, 6/1

Literature Circle #4

Today I will: 

• Collaborate with lit circle group members to create an original video representation of your lit circle novel.
• Determine a theme or central idea of a text and cite evidence to show how the theme is evident in the text.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:

1. Lit Circle #3

2. Complete your third Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Blog Post

3. Literature Circle Discussion

4. Begin Theme homework

Homework:
-Finish reading your literature circle novel by Friday
-Work on Theme Worksheet - due Wednesday
-Finish Blog post by tomorrow (If you didn't finish in class)
-ALL MAKE-UP OR LATE WORK IS DUE THURSDAY, 6/1

Literature Circle #3

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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
• Determine a theme or central idea of a text and cite evidence to show how the theme is evident in the text.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:
THIS AGENDA POSTPONED TO TUESDAY
1. Lit Circle #3
2. Complete your third Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Blog Post

3. Literature Circle Discussion

4. Begin Theme homework

Homework:
-Read lit circle book and work on Theme Worksheet - due Tuesday

Haiti and the Limits of Generosity

Today I will: 

• Identify what the author is saying and doing in the article "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity" and complete a saying and doing chart using my notes during a jigsaw activity.
• Complete a SPAM square

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:
1. Journal Writing
2. "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity" - puzzle and SPAM Square
3. Where Haiti is now
4. Read and/or complete conflict homework

Homework:
-Read lit circle book and work on Conflict homework - due Friday

Haiti and the Limits of Generosity

Today I will: 

• Identify what the author is doing in the article "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity" and chart the text using rhetorical verbs.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:
1. Journal Writing
2. "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity" - identify shifts and what the text is "doing"
3. Read and/or complete conflict homework

Homework:
-Read lit circle book and work on Conflict homework - due Friday

Let's Get Started!

Literature Circle #2

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.

Please Take out: 
-Novel
-HW: Setting

Today's Agenda:
1. 15 minutes silent reading
2. Complete your second Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Blog Post
3. Literature Circle Discussion
4. Begin Conflict homework

Homework:

-Read lit circle book and work on Conflict Worksheet -due Friday

-Finish 2nd Literature Circle Blog Post by tomorrow (if you didn't finish in class)

Haiti and the Limits of Generosity

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Today I will: 

• Identify and label types of evidence in the article "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity" 
• Learn the parts of the SPAM square and identify the speaker and audience

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-paper
-HW: Did you post your Tic-Tac-Toe Blog post?

Today's Agenda:
1. Journal Writing
2. Types of evidence - label the evidence in the article
3. SPAM Square - complete speaker and the audience only
4. Make corrections to your narrative
5. Read and/or complete setting homework

Homework:
-Read lit circle book and work on Setting homework - due tomorrow

Let's Get Started!

Literature Circle #1

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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.

Please Take out: 
-Novel
-HW: Discussion Questions
-HW: Haiti Crossword Puzzle

Today's Agenda:

1. Lit Circle #1
2. Complete your first Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Blog Post
3. Literature Circle Discussion
4. Silent Reading

Homework:

-Read lit circle book and work on Setting Worksheet -due Tuesday, 5/23
-Finish 1st Literature Circle Blog Post by Monday (if you didn't finish in class)

Haiti and the Limits of Generosity

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Today I will: 

• Identify characteristics of rhetoric / rhetorical analysis 
• Learn the parts of the SPAM square and identify the speaker and audience

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Journal Writing Intro
2. Read “Haiti and the Limits of Generosity” and annotate for what the text says
3. SPAM Square - complete speaker and the audience only


Homework:

-Complete the Haiti Crossword Puzzle using vocabulary from the article, "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity" - due Friday

-Read lit circle book and work on Discussion Questions due Friday


Let's Get Started!

Oh Brother...there's more!

Today I will: 

• Make comparisons between The Odyssey and the film O Brother Where Art Thou

Please Take out: 
-O Brother notes from yesterday
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Continue watching O Brother Where Art Thou, complete movie notes and turn them in
2. Read your Lit Circle Novel and complete the Discussion Questions Worksheet

Homework:

Read lit circle book and work on Discussion Questions due Friday

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?

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Today I will: 

• Make comparisons between The Odyssey and the film O Brother Where Art Thou

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Go over O Brother Where Art Thou Movie Notes
2. Begin watching O Brother Where Art Thou

Homework:

Read lit circle book and work on Discussion Questions due Friday

Rhetoric

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Today I will: 

• Identify characteristics of rhetoric / rhetorical analysis 
• Learn the parts of the SPAM square and identify the speaker and audience

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1.Check out Literature Circle Novels &    
   decide a reading schedule
2. "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity"
     *Pie Chart
     *Haiti Earthquake Fast Facts
     *Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in 60 minutes video clip

Homework:

Complete the Haiti Crossword Puzzle using vocabulary from the article, "Haiti and the Limits of Generosity" - due Thursday

Read lit circle book and work on Discussion Questions due Friday


Let's Get Started!

Odyssey Socratic Seminar

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Today I will: 

• Apply concepts and skills learned during the study of The Odyssey to complete a final, summative discussion with my peers using pre-prepared answers to level 2 and level three questions.

Please Take out: 
-Odyssey Socratic Seminar Pre-Seminar Assignment

-Work Packet

Today's Agenda:
-Socratic Seminar Pre-write
-Socratic Seminar
-Socratic Seminar Self-evaluation
-Turn in work packet

Homework:

-Enjoy your weekend...No Homework! :)

Odyssey Final

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Today I will: 

• Apply concepts and skills learned during the study of The Odyssey to complete a final, summative assessment.

Please Take out: 
-Odyssey Final Exam Study Guide

-Chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Study guide stamped
-Odyssey Final

Homework:

-Work on Socratic Seminar Prep - due Friday with your packet
-Put together work Packet - due Friday

Odyssey Test Prep

Today I will: 

• Apply concepts and skills learned during the study of The Odyssey to prepare for a final, summative assessment.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Odyssey Final Exam Study Guide

-Chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Odyssey On-line review game on quizizz
-Question practice:  The Odyssey
-Crash Course: The Odyssey (see link to right)

Homework:

-Study for Odyssey Final (it's tomorrow)
-Complete: Odyssey Test Study Guide
-Work on Socratic Seminar Prep - due Friday with your packet
-Put together work Packet - due Friday

Narrative Peer Editing

Today I will: 

• Critique peers’ narrative writing samples by utilizing the narrative rubric.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Peer Edit Narratives Using this Narrative Rubric and
 Peer Edit Worksheet

Homework:

ALL: Work on your narrative - Final draft due on Wednesday
ALL: Finish Odyssey Test Study Guide and Study for test on Thursday

Narrative Essay Revision and Odyssey Test Prep

Today I will: 

• Edit my narrative with a focus on dialogue, mood and imagery.
• Show my knowledge and understanding of a novel I read through two analysis questions.
• Choose three books I would like to read for literature circles.

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook
-a writing utensil
-1/2 sheet of paper

Today's Agenda:
-Pitch Lit Circle Books
-Narrative reminders
-Edit narratives with focus on dialogue

-Edit narratives for a clear mood

-Edit narratives with focus on imagery
-Odyssey Test Study Guide
-Honors: Supplemental Book test

Homework:

ALL: Work on your narrative - rough draft due tomorrow for peer editing, final draft due on Wednesday
ALL: Finish Odyssey Test Study Guide and Study for test on Thursday
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9

Odysseus and Penelope

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Today I will: 

• Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
• Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.
• Edit my narrative with a focus on dialogue, mood and imagery

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Part Two of "The Odyssey"

Today's Agenda:
-Read “Odysseus and Penelope”
-Honors final test study guide

-Edit narratives with focus on dialogue

-Edit narratives for a clear mood

-Edit narratives with focus on imagery

Homework:

ALL: Work on your narrative
HONORS: Prep for your honors book test - Mon, May 8
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9

"The Test of the Great Bow" and "Death at the Palace"

Today I will: 

• Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.
• Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
• Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.
• Cite text evidence from a story to show irony by writing two evidence sentences.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Part Two of "The Odyssey"
-HW: The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

Today's Agenda:
-Penelope and the Suitors Film Clip 19:00-36:00
-Read “The Test of the Great Bow”
-Read “Death at the Palace”

-Watch the test of the great bow and death at the palace 21:00-30:00
-Edit narratives with focus on dialogue

Homework:

ALL: Work on finishing the rough draft of your narrative
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9

The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

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Today I will: 

• Recall vocabulary word parts and assess my knowledge of these terms through an assessment.
• Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
• Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.
• Cite text evidence from a story to show irony by writing two evidence sentences.

Please Take out: 
-Chromebook
-HW: The Meeting of Father & Son

Today's Agenda:
-Vocabulary Quiz
-“The Beggar and the Faithful Dog”
-Watch this film clip from 19:00-36:00 to see how Penelope feels facing the suitors at home

Homework:

ALL: Finish “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog” - due tomorrow
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, May 9