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Thursday, Mar 31

3/31/2022

DO NOW:

Review the 2 question you marked on your test yesterday. Talk to groupmates to try and determine the right answer. Fill out THIS ACT QUESTION REVIEW FORM, when done.
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task and purpose
Develop claim, supply relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Write! Write! Write!

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Write! 2 (#306)
5 in class days left.

Booo this man!

Full grammar practice exam. Let's see where we're at.

Goals = 50% correct. ~37/75That's 1 right answer every minute and 20 seconds.
Mark 2 questions you were totally confused about and we'll go over them tomorrow.

Tuesday, Mar 29

3/29/2022

DO NOW:

ACT lunch survey
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task and purpose
Develop claim, supply relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Write!

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Finish editing part 1 (#305)

Monday, Mar 28

3/28/2022

DO NOW:

Time to focus. Do it the right way
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Drafting, Editing, Revising.

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Ideally, you're beginning to write your part I - Introduction
Review revision process.
1. Print section
2. Annotate for writing areas (Ideas, Development, Organization, Language) and use the research paper checklist.
3. Revise and submit on Google Classroom

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Write, revise and complete Part 1 (#305) of the research paper
6 in-class days to work on this project.

Friday, Mar 25

3/25/2022

DO NOW:

Friday paragraphs Week 7: see Google Classroom
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Drafting, Editing, Revising.

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Review revision process.
1. Print section
2. Annotate for writing areas (Ideas, Development, Organization, Language) and use the research paper checklist.
3. Revise and submit on Google Classroom

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Revise and complete Part 1 (#305) of the research paper

Thursday, Mar 24

3/24/2022

DO NOW:

Vote for prom King and Queen, if that's your thing: bit.ly/BroncProm22
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

I can synthesize multiple sources into original writing to answer a self-generated question or to explore a topic thoroughly and fairly.

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Begin drafting part 1 of your research paper. Writing process:
1. Invention (information gathering)
2. Planning
3. Drafting
4. Revising
5. Editing

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Have outline (#303) finished, begin writing part 1 (# 305).
Last in class day for research projects will be April 11 (8 in class days)

Wednesday, Mar 23

3/23/2022

DO NOW:

(Answer this question and post your response in the daily check in) CORRECT THE UNDERLINED PORTION: The Channel Tunnel, commonly known as the Chunnel, is an underwater tunnel that connects England and France.
- A. Tunnel. Commonly
  B. Tunnel: commonly
  C. Tunnel commonly
  D. NO CHANGE
daily check-in

LEARNING TARGETS

Identify areas of language and grammar that I could improve in

AGENDA

Language Practice #3 (in Google Classroom)
- When finished, list the language concepts you've worked on over the past 3 weeks in your notes. (e.g. colons, possessives with apostrophes, subject verb agreement, ect.
- Show Mr. Restad when you're done.

Tuesday, Mar 22

3/22/2022

DO NOW:

Research Critical Concepts Reflection
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Gathering Evidence
Organizing information and Planning writing

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

I will begin grading note charts and outlines tomorrow.
Goal for the week is to have your research complete. All of your (initial) sources found, read, and notes taken. Be ready to begin drafting on Thursday.

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Outline parts 1-3 of your research project.

Monday, Mar 21

3/15/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Organizing information and Planning writing

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Discuss Graphic organizers and outlines (303 in Google Classroom)

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Work on 303 - Research Outline

Friday, Mar 11

3/11/2022

DO NOW:

Friday Paragraphs Week 6 (in Google Classroom)
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Gathering Evidence
Organizing information and Planning writing

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Goal for the week is to have your research complete. All of your (initial) sources found, read, and notes taken.
Start filling out project organizer

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Have sources finished. Fill out the graphic organizer for your research project.

Thursday, Mar 10

3/10/2022

DO NOW:

Reading Practice (period 2)
daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Gathering Evidence

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Goal for the week is to have your research complete. All of your (initial) sources found, read, and notes taken.
Independent Conferences with Mr. Restad about research topic, questions, and sources.
Find sources and take notes. Goal for having most of your notes compiled is TODAY!

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Have your sources found and take notes on four sources.

Wednesday, Mar 9

3/9/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING TARGETS

Identify areas of language and grammar that I could improve in

AGENDA

Language Practice #2 (in Google Classroom)
When finished, review and study those language terms using prompted recall (steps below)
- Write the subjects/concepts you are studying at the top of a sheet of paper.
- Then, explain it in your own words as if you were teaching someone else.
- Review what you wrote and identify any areas where you were wrong. Once you have identified them, go back to your notes or reading material and figure out the correct answer or sufficient explanations, adding them to your notes.
- Show Mr. Restad when you're done.

Tuesday, Mar 8

3/8/2022

I'm gone today for a curriculum meeting at the Lincoln Center today. Keep on keeping on. Be good for the sub. Treat them with the respect a guest in our school deserves. Keep your phones away.

DO NOW:

daily check-in
Nominate a senior for prom King and Queen, if that's your thing. bit.ly/BSHPromNom22

LEARNING GOALS

Gathering Evidence

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Goal for the week is to have your research complete. All of your (initial) sources found, read, and notes taken.
Find sources and take notes. Goal for having most of your notes compiled is Wednesday, March 10th

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Have your sources found and take notes on three sources.

Monday, Mar 7

3/4/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in
Review parts of research paper: Read this overview

LEARNING GOALS

Gathering Evidence

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Goal for the week is to have your research complete. All of your (initial) sources found, read, and notes taken.
Independent Conferences with Mr. Restad about research topic, questions, and sources.
Find sources and take notes. Goal for having most of your notes compiled is Wednesday, March 10th

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Have your sources found and take notes on two sources.

Friday, Mar 4

3/4/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Gathering Evidence

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Find sources and take notes. Goal for having most of your notes compiled is Wednesday, March 9th

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

On pace for today: Have your sources found and take notes one one source.

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