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Monday, May 2

4/29/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Analyze how content and style contribute to effectiveness of a text

AGENDA

Finish posting personal paragraph response (6-8 sentences) for "Little Woman from Lame Deer" using paragraph structure below.
- PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
- CLAIM: An assertion of the truth of something. In this case, it’s what you’re trying to prove about the story
- SIGNAL PHRASE: An introduction or transition to a piece of evidence. Usually references the context of the story or the author.
- EVIDENCE (x2): The evidence is the data used to support the claim. This can be explicit (directly stated) or implicit (implied) from the story.
- ANALYSIS (x2): A breakdown of the evidence. This should explain the “why and how” of the evidence as support for the claim. It is your reasoning for why you think what you do.
Class discussion prep: Message and effectiveness
1. How does Spear set up the exposition to the story?
2. What is Spear's main conflict? How do you know? How does this issue build or expand as the story goes on?
3. How does the story resolve? Why do you think she ended it like this?
Class Discussion (~25 minutes)

Friday, April 29

4/29/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Analyze how content and style contribute to effectiveness of a text

AGENDA

Finish posting personal paragraph response (6-8 sentences) for "Little Woman from Lame Deer" using paragraph structure practiced on Monday.
Comment on peer's posts (at least 2).
Start on reading one more essay from the selected list and craft your personal response using the format below.
1. CLAIM: An assertion of the truth of something. In this case, it’s what you’re trying to prove about the story
2. SIGNAL PHRASE: An introduction or transition to a piece of evidence. Usually references the context of the story or the author.
3. EVIDENCE (x2): The evidence is the data used to support the claim. This can be explicit (directly stated) or implicit (implied) from the story.
4. ANALYSIS (x2): A breakdown of the evidence. This should explain the “why and how” of the evidence as support for the claim. It is your reasoning for why you think what you do.

Success Criteria
must complete each criteria to earn a passing grade

I identify a main idea of the essay in my topic sentence
I introduce my evidence with proper context and signal phrase
I use evidence (at least 2 pieces of evidence, use at least one direct quote) to support my topic sentence
I explain how the evidence I've identified helps emphasize the main idea or message of the essay

Thursday, April 28

4/28/2022

Another sub day. Sorry! Be on your best behavior and give the sub your respect.

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Analyze how content and style contribute to effectiveness of a text

AGENDA

Finish posting personal paragraph response (6-8 sentences) for "Little Woman from Lame Deer" using paragraph structure practiced on Monday.
Comment on peer's posts (at least 2).
Start on reading one more essay from the selected list and craft your personal response using the format below.
1. CLAIM: An assertion of the truth of something. In this case, it’s what you’re trying to prove about the story
2. SIGNAL PHRASE: An introduction or transition to a piece of evidence. Usually references the context of the story or the author.
3. EVIDENCE (x2): The evidence is the data used to support the claim. This can be explicit (directly stated) or implicit (implied) from the story.
4. ANALYSIS (x2): A breakdown of the evidence. This should explain the “why and how” of the evidence as support for the claim. It is your reasoning for why you think what you do.

Wednesday, April 27

4/27/2022

NOT DONE WITH YOUR RESERACH PAPER? I'll see you tomorrow at lunch. No exceptions.

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Analyze how content and style contribute to effectiveness of a text

AGENDA

ACT reflection. (Hooray! You did it!)
Finish #501 - Paragraph Development
Construct and post paragraph response (6-8 sentences) for "Little Woman from Lame Deer" using paragraph structure practiced on Monday.
Comment on peer's posts (at least 2).
Done? Start on reading one more essay from the selected list.

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

#501 - Paragraph Development
"Little Woman from Lame Deer" - Reading Response

Tuesday, April 26

4/26/2022

ACT TODAY! Good luck. You got this.

Monday, April 25

4/25/2022

ACT TOMORROW! GET SOME SLEEP. GET HERE EARLY TOMORROW (LIKE 7:45). YOU GOT THIS!

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Analyze how content and style contribute to effectiveness of a text

AGENDA

Finish story "Little Woman from Lame Deer" and construct paragraph response (6-8 sentences) using the following format.
1. CLAIM: An assertion of the truth of something. In this case, it’s what you’re trying to prove about the story
2. SIGNAL PHRASE: An introduction or transition to a piece of evidence. Usually references the context of the story or the author.
3. EVIDENCE (x2): The evidence is the data used to support the claim. This can be explicit (directly stated) or implicit (implied) from the story.
4. ANALYSIS (x2): A breakdown of the evidence. This should explain the “why and how” of the evidence as support for the claim. It is your reasoning for why you think what you do.
Craft paragraph Reading Reponses, post, and comment on peers. I did move the due date for these to Wednesday.

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

#501 - Paragraph Development

Friday, April 22

4/21/2022

DO NOW:

Friday paragraphs Week 8: see Google Classroom
daily check-in
Vote for student council, if that's your thing.

LEARNING GOALS

Analyze how content and style contribute to effectiveness of a text

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Watch feedback video on Research paper if done. Not done? Tell me what your next steps are specifically on the notecard and how you plan to get it done.
Take down orange tracker sheets.
Class discussion purpose of "Little Woman from Lame Deer."
- DISCUSSION PREP QUESTIONS (answer these in your notebook)
- What is the purpose of this text (This is a story about__________)? How do you know? (Find examples in the text)
- What do you notice/like about the style of writing? Find specific examples
- What is effective (either in creating a response in you or conveying a message) in this text?
Craft paragraph Reading Reponses, post, and comment on peers.

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Complete the first essay in assignment #500

Thursday, April 21

4/21/2022

Another sub day. Sorry! Again, be on your best behavior and give the sub your respect.

DO NOW:

daily check-in

UNIT LEARNING GOALS

I can analyze how the cultural perspective and background of an author/narrator shapes writing choices.
I can analyze how style and content contribute to the effectiveness of the text.

AGENDA

Read “Little Woman from Lame Deer” in I Am Where I Come From (p. 117)
- A NOTE ON DISCUSSION: By no means do students have to be silent, I encourage collaboration and discussion, especially when it’s about the topic or reading material we’re working on. Still I am asking students to read ~15 pages independently. Think about how distracting it would be to try and read something for school, while two people next to you have a loud and or obnoxious conversation beside you. Be respectful of peers and help create a successful reading environment.
Begin reading response (Explained in Assignment #500 on Google Classroom)
- Be prepared to post and share ideas bout the essay on Friday in class.
Period 3 is working on their last day for research projects.

Wednesday, April 20

4/20/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

UNIT LEARNING GOALS

Analyze how the cultural perspective and background of an author/narrator shapes writing choices.
Analyze how style and content contribute to the effectiveness of the text.

RESEARCH PROJECT WRAPUP

Total days spent on research project in class by end of unit: 21
Dates: Feb 28; Mar 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31; April 5, 6, 8, 11, 18, 19
- 7 for research, 2 days for planning, 7 for writing and editing, 5 days extra.
Completed paper: April 11th
Lunch detention starts April 27th
ALL incomplete work Due May 18th at 3:15 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.

AGENDA

Discuss style, content, and effectiveness (slides)

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

Read 1st essay in "I Am Where I Come From"
Begin reading response.
Be ready to share ideas in class on Friday.

Monday-Tuesday, April 18 & 19

4/18/2022

You have a sub today. Make sure you are polite and kind to them as they deserve our respect as a guest in our classroom.

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task and purpose

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Finish research project. Monday and Tuesday are your last, last, drop dead final days to work on the projects in class. Get them finished and turned in.
Remember, you can write the abridged essay instead of the 4 part essay. Details are linked here.
Also remember to turn your essay in on Google Classroom (#311) and on Turnitin.com (class information is also posted in the Google Classroom assignment #311).
DONE with your research essay? Work on assignment $308 for extra credit or begin 500 - I Am Where I Come From Reading Response the selected essays

Wednesday, April 13

4/13/2022

Log in to my turnitin.com (Info in Google Classroom on assignment 311)

Research project reflection

PANCAKE and CELEBRATION and REFLECTION DAY of NO ACT!

Tuesday, April 12

4/12/2022

ACT. Good luck!

Monday, April 11

4/11/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

REQUIRED RESEARCH STANDARDS

Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative and credible sources to support analysis, reflection, and research
Synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
Produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to the task.
Introduce a topic by organizing complex ideas, concepts, and information in writing.
Introduce precise, knowledgeable claims and establish the significance of the claims.
Develop claims thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.
Create an organization that clarifies claims, reasons, and cited evidence.
Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument.

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Last in class day to finish research projects
Compile all sections and works cited page. Turn in on Turnitin.com (linked in Google Classroom)

COURSEWORK (most likely posted and completed in Google Classroom)

IF you've completed Complete all research assignments
IF YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED YOUR RESEARCH ESSAY YET, you are now working on the abridged assignment below
Do a brief outline today of your research conclusion

Abridged research essay requirements (Highest grade possible is a C)

MLA format (12 point font, 1" margins, double spaced, Times New Roman)
minimum 700 words (not including works cited)
minimum of 3 sources used
Turn in Note Chart.
Create an outline that connects paragraph ideas with supporting researched evidence.
Intro paragraph
- Introduce topic: background and relevance of issue
- Craft YOUR thesis (must be specific, defendable, and arguable). Underline your thesis before turning it in.
minimum of three body paragraphs (you may use more)
- Use topic sentences
- Must use cited evidence (use a signal phrase + in text citation where appropriate) for each body paragraph. Direct quotes must be fewer than three lines of text.
- All evidence must be explained and analyzed.
A conclusion
- Restate the thesis. Summarize the main points.
- Connect the significance of this issue to your thesis or the impact of this topic on our community/world.
- Conclude your thoughts.
A works cited page
Turn in paper on Google Classroom AND turnitin.com

Notes for ACT

Sleep
Eat breakfast
BE EARLY! Gonna be lots-o-snow tomorrow
Don't wear your smartwatch or bring your phone into the building.

Friday, April 8

4/8/2022

DO NOW:

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)

Revise part 3 (#307) Begin part 4 (#309)

Research Project Learning Targets
Total days spent on research project in class by end of unit: 19
Dates: Feb 28; Mar 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31; April 5, 6, 8, 11
NOTES

Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively;
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

OUTLINE/REVISE

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and building an outline to guide writing
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by revising, editing, rewriting, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose.

WRITING

Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information in writing
Produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to the task.
Introduce precise, knowledgeable claims and establish the significance of the claims; distinguish the claims from alternate or opposing claims
Create an organization that logically sequences and clarifies claims, reasons, and evidence.
Develop claims and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

Thursday, April 7

4/7/2022

DO NOW:

daily check-in

LEARNING GOALS

Reading

INDEPENDENT AGENDA

Read ACT reading section. Tips
- ANNOTATE! (summarize, underline, mark-up)

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