Literature Circles

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Today I will: 

• Create a reading schedule for my literature circle book and begin reading
• Create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for Lit Circle novel

Please Take out: 

-A writing utensil
-TKAM Book

Today's Agenda:

- Turn in TKAM Book & Check out Lit. Circle Book in Library
-Meet with Groups to set reading schedule - write schedule on your bookmark
-Go over Levels of Questions
-Assign Homework: Discussion Questions Lit circle HW

-Begin reading your novel

Homework:

Begin Reading your novel and complete
Discussion Questions Lit circle HW

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!
It's good to see you!

Today I will: 

• Use diction and detail used to create mood in my narrative
• Choose a literature circle book to read
• Work on a study guide for The Odyssey

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-1/2 sheet of paper
-HW: Odyssey Work Packet (if you didn't turn it in on Friday)

Today's Agenda:
*Welcome Back!
*Pitch Lit Circle Books
*Edit narratives for a clear mood

*Odyssey Test Study Guide

Homework:

ALL: Odyssey Test Study Guide Test is on Thursday - 12/1
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response-due Tues, Nov 29

Literature Circle #2

Conflict!
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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of your Lit Circle book. 
• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).

Please Take out: 

-Paraphrase worksheet

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-HW: Characterization Wksht.

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: Commenting (go to Google Classroom)

-Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

"42" and Literature Circles

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Today I will: 

• Find evidence of injustice and perseverance in the film "42" about Jackie Robinson and draw parallels to To Kill A Mockingbird
• Create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for Lit Circle novel

Please Take out: 

-A Chromebook

-A writing utensil
-TKAM Book

Today's Agenda:

- Turn in TKAM Book & Check out Lit. Circle Book in Library
-Meet with Groups to set reading schedule
-Go over Levels of Questions
-Assign Homework: Discussion Questions Lit circle HW

-Finish "42" & take notes (assignment is on google classroom)

Homework:

Begin Reading the first 30 pages of your novel Discussion Questions Lit circle HW

Literature Circle Timed Writing

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Today I will: 

• Analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  I will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about my Literature Circle book, selecting evidence to support my claim.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-2-3 pieces of paper
-I will give you your evidence collector

Today's Agenda:
1. Write your Literature Circle essay (Timed Writing)
2. Essay Format Guide

Homework:

None

Let's Get Started!
Write your name, date and block in the upper right hand corner.
Title your paper "Literature Circle Timed Writing"

Final Book Review and Timed Writing Prep

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Today I will: 

• Complete a final book review of my Literature Circle Novel on my blog.
• Diagram a teacher-created sample, identifying the parts of the essay

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil
-A glue stick

-A chromebook
-Your Lit Circle Book

Today's Agenda:

-Final Lit. Circle Book Review

-Lit Circle Timed Writing Practice

-Lit. Circle Sample Paragraph Jigsaw

Homework: 

-Prepare for your Literature Circle Timed writing by going over the essay format and thinking about what the reader learns as a result of the conflicts s/he faces. Timed Writing is on Monday!

Vlogging

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.
• Write a script for a Vlog about my Literature Circle novel

Please Take out: 

-A Chromebook
-HW: Theme

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: Sit with your lit. circle groups
-My peer tutors will collect your "Theme" HW from your desk.

-Turn in your Vlogging document in Google Classroom if you did not yesterday (each group member must turn in their own)
-Write an introduction to your Vlog on your blog and insert the Vlog as a part of your post. (due at the end of the block)

Homework: 

HW: Finish reading your lit. circle novel by Friday, 4/15

Vlogging

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: -Inserting Images and Videos (see google classroom for assignment)

-Vlogs: (See Google Classroom for Directions).
-Here are some sample Vlogs

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Literature Circle #3 and Vlogging

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Today I will: 

• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).
• Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in my lit circle book.  Apply my understanding of my reading to various selected themes making connections between events in my books and themes.
• Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing. Modify ES’s from conflict worksheet into paraphrases.

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-HW: Conflict Worksheet

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: Paraphrase Practice

-Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Conflict
-Vlogs: See Google Classroom for Directions.
-Here are some sample Vlogs

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Literature Cicles

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Today I will: 

• Compare and draw conclusions about a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group

Please Take out: 

-Your Book
-A Chromebook
-HW: Discussion Questions

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: Check your "42" blog post to see if it is readable
-Lit. Circle #1 Reflection

-Literature Circles
-Commenting

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #2 and complete 
Characterization worksheet

Literature Circles

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Today I will:

• Create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for Lit Circle novel

Take out:

Chromebook
TKAM Book
A writing utensil
HW: Levels of Questions

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: About My Blog
2. Turn in TKAM Book & Check out Lit. Circle Book in Library
3. Meet with Groups to set reading schedule
4. Go over Levels of Questions
5. Assign Homework: Discussion Questions Lit circle HW
6. Reading Time!

Homework: (due Friday)
Begin Reading the first 30 pages of your novel Discussion Questions Lit circle HW

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

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

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

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