Friday 5/24
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Conduct a peer review for research project.
2. Pass back argumentative paper rubrics.
3. Distribute Jigsaw reading #4 notes page.
4. Use the remaining time to continue reading 1984.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Conduct a peer review for research project.
2. Pass back argumentative paper rubrics.
3. Distribute Jigsaw reading #4 notes page.
4. Use the remaining time to continue reading 1984.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- Submit final research product in Schoology by Sunday night.
2018 Plans
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. SLED projects - block 1A
- Social Media 1 - "Social Media and Teen Anxiety"
- Social Media 2 - "How Using Social Media Affects Teens"
- Cost of College 1 - "Those Hidden College Fees"
- Cost of College 2 - "Is College Worth the Expense? Yes, it is."
2. SLED projects - block 2A
- Social Media 1 - "Social Media and Teen Anxiety"
- Social Media 2 - "How Using Social Media Affects Teens"
- Parenting Essay 1 - "Millenials are Selfish..."
- Parenting Essay 2 - "Free Range Parenting"
HOMEWORK:
- Soundtrack of Your Life - due 6/4
Friday 5/25
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. 1984 in-class essay
2. Distribute criteria for Soundtrack of Your Life portion of the exam.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. 1984 in-class essay
2. Distribute criteria for Soundtrack of Your Life portion of the exam.
HOMEWORK:
- Soundtrack of Your Life - due 6/4
Wednesday 5/23
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. SLED projects - block 1A
- Torture Essay 1 - "The Case for Torture"
- Torture Essay 2 - "Lawyers Told Gina Haspel Torture was Legal"
- Death Penalty 1 - "Time to Question Sanity of the Death Penalty"
- Death Penalty 2 - "How the Death Penalty Saves Lives"
2. SLED projects - block 2A
- Death Penalty 1 - "Time to Question Sanity of the Death Penalty"
- Death Penalty 2 - "How the Death Penalty Saves Lives"
- Cost of College Essay 1 - "Those Hidden College Fees"
- Cost of College Essay 2 - "Is College Worth the Cost?"
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. SLED projects - block 1A
- Torture Essay 1 - "The Case for Torture"
- Torture Essay 2 - "Lawyers Told Gina Haspel Torture was Legal"
- Death Penalty 1 - "Time to Question Sanity of the Death Penalty"
- Death Penalty 2 - "How the Death Penalty Saves Lives"
2. SLED projects - block 2A
- Death Penalty 1 - "Time to Question Sanity of the Death Penalty"
- Death Penalty 2 - "How the Death Penalty Saves Lives"
- Cost of College Essay 1 - "Those Hidden College Fees"
- Cost of College Essay 2 - "Is College Worth the Cost?"
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Monday 5/21
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Administer 1984 Part 2 Quiz to students who were absent on Thursday.
2. Time for groups to work on SLED projects
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Administer 1984 Part 2 Quiz to students who were absent on Thursday.
2. Time for groups to work on SLED projects
HOMEWORK:
- SLED Projects!
- 1A - Torture and Death Penalty
- 2A - Death Penalty and Cost of College
- 1A - Torture and Death Penalty
- Read from 1984.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Thursday 5/17
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Administer 1984 Part 2 Quiz.
2. SLED projects
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Administer 1984 Part 2 Quiz.
2. SLED projects
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Tuesday 5/15
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. SLED preparation time
2. Have groups sign up for specific essays.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. SLED preparation time
2. Have groups sign up for specific essays.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- Part 2 quiz on 5/17.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Friday 5/11
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Have students get into their SLED project groups and push their desks together.
2. Each group will choose 2 essays to read from the four choices below:
4. Next the group will flip the chart over and complete the PAMDISS graphic organizer for one of the two essays that they read.
5. Discuss together and collect graphic organizer handouts.
6. Display the 1984 Similes website and read through the 10 examples together.
7. In their groups, have students find 3 examples of similes in Part Two of the novel.
8. Collect the similes.
9. Have students use the remaining time to continue reading 1984.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Have students get into their SLED project groups and push their desks together.
2. Each group will choose 2 essays to read from the four choices below:
- Kids Don't learn Better in Single-Sex Classrooms
- Racial Profiling in Preschool
- Is Abortion a Human Right?
- There are Better Ways to Assess Students than High Stakes Standardized Tests
4. Next the group will flip the chart over and complete the PAMDISS graphic organizer for one of the two essays that they read.
5. Discuss together and collect graphic organizer handouts.
6. Display the 1984 Similes website and read through the 10 examples together.
7. In their groups, have students find 3 examples of similes in Part Two of the novel.
8. Collect the similes.
9. Have students use the remaining time to continue reading 1984.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- Part 2 quiz on 5/17.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Wednesday 5/9
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Conduct a book check for novel.
2. Pairs will work on SLED project.
3. Discuss the novel and answer questions that students may have.
4. Use the remaining time to continue reading.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- Part 2 quiz on 5/17.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Monday 5/7
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Administer part 1 quiz.
2. Journal #3:
3. Students will peruse SLED topic essays.
4. Choose SLED topics and distribute assignment sheet.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Administer part 1 quiz.
2. Journal #3:
3. Students will peruse SLED topic essays.
4. Choose SLED topics and distribute assignment sheet.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- Part 2 quiz on 5/17.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Thursday 5/3
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Discuss 1984.
2. Journal #2: "What are the dangers of government controlled media? Are there benefits?" Discuss.
3. Watch and discuss the Ted talk - "A 30 Year History of the Future."
4. If time remains, read 1984 and complete study guide questions for the remainder of Part One.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Discuss 1984.
2. Journal #2: "What are the dangers of government controlled media? Are there benefits?" Discuss.
3. Watch and discuss the Ted talk - "A 30 Year History of the Future."
4. If time remains, read 1984 and complete study guide questions for the remainder of Part One.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984. Part 1 quiz NEXT CLASS - on 5/7.
- Part 2 quiz on 5/17.
- In-class essay on 5/25.
Tuesday 5/1
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Check 1984 chapter 1 assignment.
2. Journal #1: "What is power, and how is it gained and used? What constitutes abuse of power?" Discuss.
3. Discuss beginning of the book.
4. Read and discuss, "Why 1984 is a Must Read"
5. Remainder of research presentations.
6. If time remains, read 1984.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Check 1984 chapter 1 assignment.
2. Journal #1: "What is power, and how is it gained and used? What constitutes abuse of power?" Discuss.
3. Discuss beginning of the book.
4. Read and discuss, "Why 1984 is a Must Read"
5. Remainder of research presentations.
6. If time remains, read 1984.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984.
- Part 1 quiz on 5/7 (A).
- Part 2 quiz on 5/17.
- In-class essay on 5/25 (A).
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Thursday 5/4/17 & Friday 5/5/17
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Check 1984 chapter 1 assignment. Discuss beginning of the book.
2. Get an ipad and complete the 1984 Webquest.
3. If time remains, read 1984.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984. Part 1 quiz on 5/10 (A) and 5/11 (B). Part 2 quiz on 5/22 (A) and 5/23 (B). In-class essay on 5/31 (A) and 6/1 (B).
Tuesday 5/2 & Wednesday 5/3
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Finish any remaining SLED presentations
2. 2 + 2 Video
3. The Circle
4. 1984 Overview
5. Get a laptop and go to Google Classroom, select 1984 Webquest and complete the assignment.
6. Distribute 1984 novels.
7. Distribute background and chapter 1 assignment.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Finish any remaining SLED presentations
2. 2 + 2 Video
3. The Circle
4. 1984 Overview
5. Get a laptop and go to Google Classroom, select 1984 Webquest and complete the assignment.
6. Distribute 1984 novels.
7. Distribute background and chapter 1 assignment.
HOMEWORK:
- Read from 1984 .
Wednesday 5/25
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Distribute 1984 essay questions. Answer any questions that students have about topics.
2. Students have the remainder of the block to write their 1984 essay.
3. Staple your essay on top of the the essay questions/rubric sheet and turn it in.
HOMEWORK:
- None
Monday 5/23
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Show students how to create a Wordle.
2. Go to lab 109 for students to continue working on Soundtrack of My Life.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Show students how to create a Wordle.
2. Go to lab 109 for students to continue working on Soundtrack of My Life.
HOMEWORK:
- Finish reading 1984. In-class essay next block!
- Bring the novel to turn in.
Thursday 5/19
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Conduct a book check for novel.
2. Collect 1984 study guides from anyone who did not turn it in last class.
3. Distribute Soundtrack of My Life assignment sheet and rubric and explain assignment.
4. Block 1A - Go to computer lab 132 and start the project. Block 2A - call the library (85269) to confirm with Judy Rea whether or not we can come down. If yes, go to the library to begin project. If no, students can start listening to/brainstorming songs using their devices or use the remaining time to continue reading 1984..
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Conduct a book check for novel.
2. Collect 1984 study guides from anyone who did not turn it in last class.
3. Distribute Soundtrack of My Life assignment sheet and rubric and explain assignment.
4. Block 1A - Go to computer lab 132 and start the project. Block 2A - call the library (85269) to confirm with Judy Rea whether or not we can come down. If yes, go to the library to begin project. If no, students can start listening to/brainstorming songs using their devices or use the remaining time to continue reading 1984..
HOMEWORK:
- Continue to read 1984.
- Bring the novel to each class period.
Tuesday 5/17
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Conduct a book check for novel and textbook.
2. Have students read "The Undercover Parent" by Harlan Coben - pp. 18-20 in the Current Issues textbook.
3. Distribute a graphic organizer to each table and have students complete it. Discuss together and collect handouts.
4. Show 1984 simile and metaphor video.
5. Distribute the 1984 study guide to each person to complete, but tables may work together. Have tables also find 3 examples of similes in the novel - NOT the ones that were used in the video.
6. Discuss the novel and answer questions that students may have. Collect the study guides.
7. Use the remaining time to continue reading.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Conduct a book check for novel and textbook.
2. Have students read "The Undercover Parent" by Harlan Coben - pp. 18-20 in the Current Issues textbook.
3. Distribute a graphic organizer to each table and have students complete it. Discuss together and collect handouts.
4. Show 1984 simile and metaphor video.
5. Distribute the 1984 study guide to each person to complete, but tables may work together. Have tables also find 3 examples of similes in the novel - NOT the ones that were used in the video.
6. Discuss the novel and answer questions that students may have. Collect the study guides.
7. Use the remaining time to continue reading.
HOMEWORK:
- Continue to read 1984. Finish the study guide if you did not finish it in class.
- Bring the novel to each class period.
Friday 5/13
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Have remaining students present their research findings to the class.
2. Read from 1984 for remainder of class.
3. For homework, do journal #8 this weekend - Write a journal entry like Winston does in which you detail everything that you do in a single day. Expound on the interesting encounters/events that took place. The events can be in a bullet form, but the reflection should be 2-3 paragraphs.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Have remaining students present their research findings to the class.
2. Read from 1984 for remainder of class.
3. For homework, do journal #8 this weekend - Write a journal entry like Winston does in which you detail everything that you do in a single day. Expound on the interesting encounters/events that took place. The events can be in a bullet form, but the reflection should be 2-3 paragraphs.
HOMEWORK:
- Continue to read 1984. Do journal #8 - (see above).
- Bring the novel to each class period.
- Bring your Current Issues textbook on Tuesday!
Wednesday 5/11
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Distribute 1984 novels to students who did not get them last week. Have them sign for the novel on the distribution sheet.
2. Assemble research project packet -
- rubric
- final draft of paper or script
- References page
- peer review sheets
- research notes
3. Have each person or pair present their research findings to the class.
4. Collect research packets.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Distribute 1984 novels to students who did not get them last week. Have them sign for the novel on the distribution sheet.
2. Assemble research project packet -
- rubric
- final draft of paper or script
- References page
- peer review sheets
- research notes
3. Have each person or pair present their research findings to the class.
4. Collect research packets.
HOMEWORK:
- Continue to read 1984. Bring the novel to each class period.
Monday 5/9
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Distribute 1984 novels to students who did not get them last week. Have them sign for the novel on the distribution sheet.
2. Go to computer lab 136 (in the hallway down from the clinic).
3. Have each person or pair get the appropriate peer review sheet for their research product:
- Pink = website
- Yellow = research paper
- Green = podcast
- Blue = video
4. Explain to the class that even though they did a peer review last week, I want them to get another peer review from someone else as a last effort for improvement before their final draft is due next class.
3. With the remaining time, students may make revisions to their research project or read 1984.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Distribute 1984 novels to students who did not get them last week. Have them sign for the novel on the distribution sheet.
2. Go to computer lab 136 (in the hallway down from the clinic).
3. Have each person or pair get the appropriate peer review sheet for their research product:
- Pink = website
- Yellow = research paper
- Green = podcast
- Blue = video
4. Explain to the class that even though they did a peer review last week, I want them to get another peer review from someone else as a last effort for improvement before their final draft is due next class.
3. With the remaining time, students may make revisions to their research project or read 1984.
HOMEWORK:
- Research project due on Wednesday.
- final product with parenthetical references APA style, including script for video or podcast
- References page - APA style
- Research notes
- Two peer review sheets
Thursday 5/5
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Distribute 1984 novels.
2. Get into groups. Have each group select a scenario to discuss. Have each group explain their scenario and report their decision to the class.
3. With the remaining time, students may get a laptop and work on research or begin reading 1984.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Distribute 1984 novels.
2. Get into groups. Have each group select a scenario to discuss. Have each group explain their scenario and report their decision to the class.
3. With the remaining time, students may get a laptop and work on research or begin reading 1984.
HOMEWORK:
- Continue work on research product.
Tuesday 5/3
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Check rough drafts.
2. Distribute peer review sheets for each product. Have students conduct peer reviews.
3. Have students read peer reviewers comments and work on revisions.
4. Distribute 1984 pre-reading journal topic and complete - journal #7
5. Get into groups. Have each group select a scenario to discuss. Have each group explain their scenario and report their decision to the class.
HOMEWORK:
OBJECTIVES:
The student will explore the skills needed to accomplish a variety of writing tasks.
The student will learn/use different types of development based on the nature of the material and the audience.
1. Check rough drafts.
2. Distribute peer review sheets for each product. Have students conduct peer reviews.
3. Have students read peer reviewers comments and work on revisions.
4. Distribute 1984 pre-reading journal topic and complete - journal #7
5. Get into groups. Have each group select a scenario to discuss. Have each group explain their scenario and report their decision to the class.
HOMEWORK:
- Continue work on research product.