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Tuesday, April 30

4/30/2024

NO CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

Learning intentions

Reading Narratives for Style and Perspective

Goals

I come to discussions prepared, having read the material and with relevant notes.

Agenda

ReAd

Monday, April 29

4/29/2024

NO CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

Learning intentions

Reading Narratives for Style and Perspective

Goals

I come to discussions prepared, having read the material and with relevant notes.

Agenda

Review notes, role expectations.
- Take notes manually (pencil and paper)
- EXAMPLE:
- Perspective Purveyor: p. 34 "When I was all set to go, when I had my bags and all, I stood for a while next to the stairs and took a last look down the goddam corridor. I was sort of crying. I don't know why."
  - Bullcrap Holden. You know why you were crying and just don't want to face your obstacles. This line really shows how cagy the narrator is being. We get glimpses of his emotions, but I think there is a lot more going on with Holden than what he's telling us.
REEEEEEAD.

Friday, April 26

4/26/2024

GRAB YOUR CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

DO NOW

IF YOU WERE GONE FOR THE DISCUSSION YESTERDAY: CHECK OUT THE DISCUSSION MAKEUP REFLECTION IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
Daily check in

Learning intentions

Narratives

Success Criteria

I can write narratives to develop real experiences or events using well-chosen details, and well-structured events

Agenda

Read and analyze "How Much a Dollar Cost" (Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018 with his album DAMN, the first rap artist to receive the award, in fact, he was the first non-jazz or classical artist to win)
- Discuss Expositions: How to set a scene
  - Description - "Recoil"
  - Action - "Earrings"
  - Dialogue - "The Last Night of the World"
  - Observation - "Travels with Charlie"
  - Inner Voice - "How Much a Dollar Cost"
Opening scene free write x3 (try to start your narrative with a short 3 setentence opening using one of the techniques above).

Thursday, April 25

4/25/2024

NO CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

Learning intentions

Discussions

Goals

I come to discussions prepared, having read and researched the material and with relevant notes
I can initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Agenda

Discussion prep (10 minutes)
Discussion time (20 minutes)
Discussion Reflection and turn in notes.
Reeeeead for the rest of class.

Wednesday, April 24

4/23/2024

NO CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

Learning intentions

Reading Narratives for Style and Perspective

Goals

I can analyze how style and content contribute to the effectiveness of the text.
I can analyze how the perspective of a narrator shapes writing choices and/or contributes to effect of writing.
I come to discussions prepared, having read the material and with relevant notes.

Agenda

As you read you should be taking notes on 1) your role for the week and 2) anything you think is interesting or important in the novel to help prepare for discussion.
- Read lit circles novel for 20 minutes
- 5 minute brain break/take notes
- Read lit circles novel for 20 minutes
- 5 minute brain break/take notes

Tuesday, April 23

4/22/2024

No Chromebooks, unless you need to work on your research paper
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LEARNING GOALS

Reading Narratives

AGENDA

Turn in missing/redone research essays by 8 am Wednesday
Reading OR Paper edits/finishing reserach essay. Make an intelligent choice.
DISCUSSION THURSDAY! not tomorrow.

Monday, April 22

4/22/2024

DO NOW:

daily check-in
Research project reflection

LEARNING GOALS

Brainstorm narratives

AGENDA

Turn in missing research essays by 8 am Wednesday
Tomorrow = Reading OR Paper edits/finishing reserach essay. Make an intelligent choice.
Read This short story and consider the following questions.
- What does the author use as an intro/exposition?
  What’s the rising action (what is building)?
  What’s the climax?
  What is the "action" of the story?
  What message is the author trying to convey to their reader?
Brainstorm personal narrative topics:
Develop a list of 4-5 memorable events in your life
Select one
List sensory items you remember (minimum 10)
List emotions you remember and why you felt that way (minimum 3)

Friday, April 19

4/18/2024

NO CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

Learning intentions

Reading Narratives for Style and Perspective

Goals

I can analyze how style and content contribute to the effectiveness of the text.
I can analyze how the perspective of a narrator shapes writing choices and/or contributes to effect of writing.
I come to discussions prepared, having read the material and with relevant notes.

Agenda

As you read you should be taking notes on 1) your role for the week and 2) anything you think is interesting or important in the novel to help prepare for discussion.
- Read lit circles novel for 20 minutes
- 5 minute brain break/take notes
- Read lit circles novel for 20 minutes
- 5 minute brain break/take notes

Thursday, April 18

4/18/2024

NO CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

Learning intentions

Style and Perspective

Agenda

Turn in Research essay-Copy and paste your opinion essay to the end of your informative essay. (Grading starts tomorrow)
Break into Lit Circles Groups - Complete Role sheet and calendar
Review learning intentions, Big Questions, and expectations
Begin reading novel for 20 minutes

Wednesday, April 17

4/17/2024

NO CHROMEBOOKS TODAY!

DO NOWS

Lit Circles Books Selection (if you didn't fill it out yesterday)

Learning intentions

Analyzing style and narration

Agenda

25 minutes: "I am where I come from" (p. 117 and linked in Google Classroom)
- Read “Little Woman from Lame Deer” p. 117
  1. Question Create 1 question you would like to discuss with the class.
  Evaluative: Why do you think most teenagers feel the need to move away from their hometown?
  Interpretative: What did you see as the climax of the story?
  2. Narrator Perspective – something important we learn from the narrator or how the narration is affecting the story telling
  3. Style – What do you find interesting/powerful/important about how it is written. . Jot down your ideas, reactions, and thoughts for each quote
  4. Importance – Identify something you think is important to the plot, the meaning, or to the characters? Use page numbers
Hey! Turns out not everyone reads at the same pace. That's totally cool. If you finish early here's a list of appropriate things you can do.
- Read another book
- Study vocab words
- Catch up on any other missing assignments
- Read the 5.5 Reflective Narrative assignment in Google Classroom.
- Brainstorm ideas for a personal narrative
10 minutes Discussion
Lit Circles Reflection form (in Google Classroom)

Success Criteria

I can analyze how the perspective and background of a narrator shapes writing choices.
I can identify unique or effective stylistic choices in a narrative

Tuesday, April 16

4/16/2024

DO NOWS

Lit Circles Books Selection

Learning intentions

Analyzing style and narration

Agenda

Introduce Personal Narrative Project (5.5 in Google Classroom)
What is art?
- Narrative, narrators, and style
"I am where I come from" (p. 117 and linked in Google Classroom)
- Read “Little Woman from Lame Deer” p. 117
  1. Question Create 1 question you would like to discuss with the class.
  Evaluative: Why do you think most teenagers feel the need to move away from their hometown?
  Interpretative: What did you see as the climax of the story?
  
  2. Narrator Perspective – something important we learn from the narrator or how the narration is affecting the story telling
  
  3. Style – What do you find interesting/powerful/important about how it is written. . Jot down your ideas, reactions, and thoughts for each quote
  
  4. Importance – Identify something you think is important to the plot, the meaning, or to the characters? Use page numbers

Success Criteria

I can analyze how the perspective and background of a narrator shapes writing choices.
I can identify unique or effective stylistic choices in a narrative

Monday, April 15

4/12/2024

MAKE AN INTELLIGENT SEATING CHOICE. I'LL ARRANGE IN GROUPS ON WEDNESDAY.
NO COMPUTERS YET!

DO NOWS

Daily Check-in

Learning intentions

Narratives

Agenda

Senior Advocates
Grade Checks
Book Talks/Literary Circles/Narratives (take a look at 5.1 in Google Classroom for descriptions of book options) We'll be selecting books tomorrow.
CATCH UP!
Unit 1 - Review unit 1 quiz, retake
Unit 2 - Do the reserach project
Unit 3 - Finish the research project
Unit 4 - Retake English Post-test, complete practices

Friday, April 12

4/12/2024

DO NOWS

Daily Check-in
Memory Practice Week 12 - In Google Classroom

Learning intentions

Revision

Agenda:

Finish opinion essay COPY AND PASTE IT TO THE END OF YOUR INFORMATIVE ESSAY (before the works cited)
This is due today. I will start grading them on April 19th. The last possible minute I will accept missing or redone work is 3:15 on May 17th.

Success Criteria

1. I can create a specific, arguable, and focused thesis/claim.
2. I can develop claims and supply reasoning and relevant evidence
3. I can provide a sufficient and relevant introduction and concluding statement

Editing checklist DO THESE THINGS!

Is it ~450-600 words
Does your intro have a hook and do you have some kind of conclusion?
Is your thesis focused, specific, arguable, and HIGHLIGHTED
Have you included at least two citations supporing your thesis?
PRINT and READ your writing aloud. Fix any sentences that sound choppy or awkward. Make sure you vary your sentence structure.
Check that all your sentences DO NOT start with the same word.
Evaluate word choice. Try to avoid too many verbs of being (is, was, are, ect.) and replace them with active verbs. Be sure to use strong words and phrases (avoid things like “a lot” or “really”.)
Check spelling
Check grammar/punctuation
Check capitalization
Check MLA Format
COPY AND PASTE YOUR OPINION ESSAY INTO THE END OF YOUR INFORMATIVE ESSAY. USE A SUBHEADING LIKE "CONCLUSION" OR SOMETHING MORE SPECIFIC TO SIGNAL THE BEGINNING OF YOUR PERSONAL CONCLUSION.
Check that all your in text citations MATCH with your full citations in the works cited page?

Thursday, April 11

4/11/2024

DO NOWS

Daily Check-in
Read Example essay "Cheap for you"

Learning intentions

Revision

Agenda:

Analyze example essay for organization, main ideas, and development (evidence and reasoning).
Opinion writitng revision - Adding and focusing
- Define your focus
- Add in evidence
- Add reasoning
- Cut what doesn't fit!

Success Criteria:

My thesis clearly takes a specific, arguable, defensible position that guides the focus of my essay.
I can develop ideas fairly and thoroughly, supplying relevant evidence and valid reasoning while pointing out the strengths, limitations, and connections of ideas.

Wenesday, April 10

4/10/2024

Pancake Mental Health Day!

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