2nd Period English Assignments

You will be working on this on Monday during your (33 minute class), you will most likely have 30 or more minutes on Day 2, and you will most likely have some time on Day 3. 

Important to Remember:
-The attached template (the copy that has been populated for you) is VERY generic - you are encouraged to switch up the slide layout, the formatting, style, colors, etc. Make it YOUR OWN! Give it personality! 
-Don't forget: Written Reflection. 
--> This is a brief reflection you will include on the poem of choice you plan to recite to the class on Day 3 during our Poetry Cafe. (See the yellow shaded area of the Portfolio document for more details). 
--> Do not forget to include the written reflection for the ONE poem you are choosing to recite. No other poem is required to have a written reflection, just the one. 

DUE DATE: Your completed slidedeck Portfolio is due Day 3 at 10pm.

Your Poem Recitation is on Day 3 of class. 

This assignment post is a reminder for you to:


1) Print out (or handwrite) a hard copy of your chosen poem.
--> Remember: this is the same poem you completed the written reflection for from the four poems you selected to include in your Portfolio. 

2) Practice!
--> Practice reading the poem aloud.  
--> Make sure the tone/mood you intend to use during delivery matches the tone/mood of your original poem creation.

Today is your Poetry On-Demand Analysis.  

You have the entire class period to complete your On-Demand (Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV), although you should only need about 50-60 minutes.  When done, work on your Poetry Portfolio (slidedeck) and begin prepping for your recitation that is happening on Day 3 of class. 

During the On-Demand:
-You may use the internet to research specific words/phrases/specific references/time periods/the author, etc. from the poem. But, you CANNOT directly research the poem or the significance of the poem. If you are observed doing this on Go Guardian, you will receive an automatic 50% on this summative. The poem analysis is YOUR interpretation and YOUR moment to showcase your ability to master poetry analysis. 
-Start by reading through the five poem options on the second document. Decide which one you like most, then copy it (original poem and the poem broken apart in the graphic organizer) and paste it in the yellow 'Part II' section of the document. (When pasting, make sure you get rid of the yellow highlighting that was already there)
-Annotate the poem using the highlight tool.
-Fill out the graphic organizer (where the poem is broken down into individual sections or stanzas). 
-Then, complete Parts III and IV.

Hi folks,

Today you have a substitute, as Mrs. Gonterman is helping with the Speech Competition on campus today.  Today is an independent work period, so please work silently and use your time effectively. 

1) Read through the Poetry Cafe + Portfolio Assignment doc attached to this assignment post. 

-It is a lot to read, but be patient and read it, as all of the details are there. 
-There is nothing for you to turn in/submit on this GC assignment post. You will do all of your work on the assignment post on GC titled, "Poetry | Portfolio". There you will find the slidedeck template where you will create your electronic portfolio. 
-Note - this week looks like the following: 
a) Day 1: Work time for Portfolio creation and planning for Recitation
b) Day 2: Poetry Analysis On-Demand (in class and there is nothing to prepare ahead of time) and some work time for your Portfolio. 
c) Day 3: Poetry Cafe (where we will hear the poem recitations from every student) and possibly some work time for your Portfolio (Due: 10pm Day 3). 

2) Work on your Portfolio Slidedeck


-Use the class period to start organizing and designing your slidedeck (Due: Day 3 at 10pm). 
-Start crafting/writing on the one written reflection that you are required to include in the slidedeck.

For homework before class on Day 3, prepare for your Socratic Seminar.  


Your notes for the SS will be collected for credit.  
-->At a minimum, you should be annotating directly on the hard copy of the poem you received on Day 2 of class.  
--> Recommended (but not required) prep: make a copy of the attached document (this is the same document you will see for the Poetry On-Demand Analysis next week) and complete it for either one or both of your SS poems. You would also need to print out the completed document, if you would like to use it during the SS on Day 3 (since no laptops will be out during the SS).  This prep will help you to be the most prepared for you to be successful in your SS.

Worked on in class on Monday 5/16. Most, if not all, of this document will be completed in class.

Here is where you will draft your two ode creations.

Remember:
-Minimum of 20 lines for each
-Incorporate the 5 sensory details in each (taste, touch, sight, smell, hearing)
-Ode 1: to a food item of your choice
-Ode 2: to a person, place, or thing

Warm Up:


-->Write a ‘mystery’ ode! 
-Do not come right out and reveal the object/thing/item.  
-Give enough details so the reader can try to figure out the identity of the object/thing/item. Ex: if talking about a ‘lemon’, you would never say “lemon”, but rather that it is “fragrant”, “yellow”, “porous” etc. 


-Submit your ‘response’ as an 'answer to this 'question' on GC.

Complete the attached reading and analysis assignment. The video/audio of the poem is also linked, but you may only listen to it if you have earbuds in your possession.

This is the last task of the class period for you to work on today. Whatever is not completed in class, will become homework.  

After composing your poem, make sure to read through your creation to make sure it:
-Makes sense as a whole. 
-Flows and flows well. 
-Contains necessary punctuation. Contains any necessary capitalization.  
-Emphasizes a particular tone/mood. 
-Is written in letter format, similar to the "Dear Basketball" poem by Kobe Bryant.
-Highlights your ability to use the technique of personification. 
-Meets the 20-line minimum requirement.

This is the last task of the class period for you to work on today. Whatever is not completed in class, will become homework.  

After composing your poem, make sure to read through your creation to make sure it:
-Makes sense as a whole. 
-Flows and flows well. 
-Contains necessary punctuation. 
-Emphasizes a particular tone/mood. 
-Meets the 20-line minimum requirement.

Complete the attached reading and analysis assignment.

After completing your annotation and analysis for "On Turning Ten", this is the second task you will complete. 

1) Make sure to read the poem in its entirety.
2) Annotate the poem using the highlight tool. 
3) Jot down notes/thoughts/questions in the right column.
4) Complete Part II

Although it is more than feasible for you to complete this during class, if you need more time, finish for homework. 

If you finish "On Turning Ten" and this "Today" analysis before the bell, read your independent reading book or work on homework for another class.

Now that you have read all ten examples, which two stood out to you the most? 

On this GC Question, explain which two poems stood out to you the most and why. Was it something about the topic, the speaker, the message, the flow, the structure, etc? (You will reflect on two different poems of the ten given to you. Explain your response in a reflection of at least four sentences for each response. Make sure to reference at least one direct piece of evidence from the poem in your reflection. Recommended: copy and paste the following prompt to help you organize your responses)
____________

Poem 1 - [Title]: [Insert 4 sentence reflection here].

Poem 2 - [Title]: [Insert 4 sentence reflection here].

Hi - today you have a sub. Please be on-task and stay focused during the period.  This is an independent work period. 

1) Free Verse | Slidedeck
-Read through the attached slidedeck.
-Make sure to spend time reading and taking in each of the ten free verse samples. 

2) Free Verse Reflection
-This corresponds to Slide 15 of the slidedeck.
-You will find a separate post on GC as a 'Question'. 
-Compose a written reflection on two different poems from the collection of ten. Essentially, you will construct two mini CERs.
-Complete the reflection post by responding as an 'answer' to the question. 

3) Free Verse Creation | Parental Relationship
-This corresponds to Slide 16 of the slidedeck. 
-There is also a separate assignment posting on GC, where you will write this poem creation. 
-If you do not finish this during the class period, make sure to finish for homework. 

If you finish these three tasks before the end of the class period, use any remaining time to either silently read your indie book or work on homework for another class.

Although you received a hard/printed copy of the assignment sheet in class, it is also attached here.  Additionally the rubric for the visual creation (Part II) is also attached here.  

- TIMELINE of Due Dates - 


Due: Friday 4/29: "Where I'm From" Template (Part I)
--> This is where you will write your poem. This is the final draft. 
--> If done with drafting your poem, you can use the time in class this day to work on the visual creation component of your poem.  If you plan on doing that, make sure to bring with you whichever materials you anticipate needing beyond the colored pencils, markers, and colored paper Mrs. G will have for you. 


Due: Day 3 (P 1, 3, 5: Thursday 5/5; P 2, 6: Friday 5/6): Visual Creation (Part II)
--> This is the visual creation you will create to bring your "Where I'm From" Poem to life! 
--> You very well may finish the visual before this date.  Get it turned in as soon as you are done. 
--> Other than Friday 4/29 and Monday 5/2, no other time will be provided to you in class to work on your "Where I'm From" project.

After turning in your "Where I'm From" project and SSR, this is the first task you will complete. 

1) Make sure to read the poem in its entirety.
2) Annotate the poem using the highlight tool. 
3) Jot down notes/thoughts/questions in the right column.
4) Complete Part II

Today you have a substitute. The plan for the class period is as follows:

1) "Where I'm From" Creative Visual
-Read the posting on your stream that includes directions as to where to turn in your project. (A screenshot of those directions is also included in this post for your reference.)
-The two students listed in your class period will help to coordinate the turn in. Help them, help you. *Shout out to those two - THANK YOU for helping!*

2) SSR
-The substitute will set a timer for 15 minutes.
-Read your indie book silently. 

3) "On Turning Ten" Annotation + Analysis
-Complete this poem annotation and analysis. 
-It is posted as a separate assignment in GC. 
-This assignment needs to be turned in by the end of the class period. 

4) "Today" Annotation + Analysis
-Complete this poem annotation and analysis. 
-It is posted as a separate assignment in GC. 
-This assignment should to be turned in by the end of the class period, but if you need additional time, you may work on it for homework (Due: Monday). 
-Note: this assignment MUST be finished before you work on something for a different class. 

-> Tasks 2, 3, and 4 involve no talking and need to be completed independently.  If you have a question, briefly ask a shoulder mate or the substitute. Additionally, you can also post a question on the assignment and make it visible to the class, so you can get peer feedback. 
-> If you finish all tasks before the bell, read your independent reading book or work on homework for a different class period.

Hi - 

You have a sub today, Tuesday 5/3 and tomorrow, Wednesday 5/4.  Both days are silent, independent work periods.  If you have a question or are confused by anything, briefly use your neighbors as a resource, as they will probably know the answer, then get back to independent work time. This is the lesson overview and game for both days: 

TUESDAY (Non-Block Schedule):


1) Poem Creation - Time of Day Poem
-This is a 'Question' on GC. 'Answer'/respond with your poem creation. 
-If you would like to draft in your comp book first, then post electronically afterwards, that is fine. 

2) Poem Analysis - "To a Daughter Leaving Home" (Parts I, II, and III)
-This is a separate posting on GC. 
-Today: Parts I, II, and III are to be worked on. (Save Parts IV and V for Wednesday)


__________________________________________________

WEDNESDAY (Minimum Schedule):



1) Poem Analysis - "To a Daughter Leaving Home" (Parts IV and V)
-Continue to work on the same document as yesterday.
-Today: Complete Parts IV and V and any other parts of the document that you need to finish or revise. 
--> As long as you work diligently on Tuesday and Wednesday, it is very possible to complete this entire document in class. Whatever is not finished, can be worked on outside of class, although the due date is Wednesday. 

If you finish early, work on homework for another class or read your independent reading book silently. 

__________________________________________________


REMEMBER: Your "Where I'm From" Visual Creation is still due on Thursday (P 1, 3, 5) or Friday (P 2, 6). There will be specific areas of the room to place your project, if it does not fit in the turn in tray.  Pay attention to the number labeling of different areas of the room to indicate where your creation should be placed. Make sure your name and period is on your creation or written in the title section of your poem.

Tuesday: Parts I, II, and III will be worked on Tuesday during our Non-Block Day. 

Wednesday: Parts IV and V will be worked on Wednesday during our Minimum Day. 

--> Completed document will be due on Wednesday at the end of class. (If you need extra time, it is still due Wednesday, but you can take Wednesday night to work on it, if needed). 

For your Warm Up today (Tuesday), complete the following poem creation about your favorite time of the day. 

-Minimum of 15 lines. 
-Post your poem here to this 'Question' as an 'answer'.
-Make sure to give it a title. 
-Consider breaking up your lines into various stanzas. 
-Incorporate at least one craft move twice in your poem.  (If you can underline or italicize the craft move, great, but if GC does not allow you to do that in your response, it's okay).

Here is where you will construct your own "Where I'm From" poem.  This is Part I of a two part assignment.  Part II involves you taking your poem creation and bringing it to life in a creative visual creation. (Note: examples of these visuals have been shown to you in class and are available whenever you would like to see them.)

This Part I of your "Where I'm From" project will be due at the end of class on Friday.  (Friday is "all-see" and a Non-Block Schedule). As soon as you are done with Part I, you should begin to work on the visual creation.

SBAC is happening Monday - Thursday of next week (4/25 - 4/28) 

Each you MUST bring with you:


1) Fully charged Chromebook
2) Indie Book
3) Headphones or Earbuds (no AirPods)

Please make sure to have each of these with you every day of testing.  Make sure to get a good amount of sleep the night before and have a snack or breakfast the morning of the test.  This will help to ensure you are as focused and as successful as you can possibly be on your test :)

See screenshot from slideshow for details. 

Assigned in class on Day 3, and will most likely be finished by the end of class.  

If more time is needed, it needs to be finished for homework. 


Due: Sunday 4/24 (FYI: It has a Sunday due date because no homework is happening next week during SBAC testing).

Review the attached options for this quarter's Book Review.  You have four different choices and are only required to pick one.

Happy Friday! 

Today you have Mrs. Verdoia as a sub.  Please be on your best behavior. You will be working independently (silently!) on all of the following tasks. TURN IN HAIKU to turn-in tray at the start of the class! 

Here is the game plan for the day:

1) SSR
-You will read your indie book for 20 minutes. 

2) Poetry Slidedeck

-Review slides 42-72 (we have already reviewed slides 1-41 on Day 2 of class).
-Read through slides 42-56.
-Slides 57 + 58: Have an action item.  Refer to the Google Classroom 'Question' post that connects to the two tasks you are asked to complete. 
-Ignore Slide 59 (you will NOT be sharing out today).  Instead, read through at least five other poem postings from peers in your class.  There is nothing you need to do - no comments you need to post - unless you feel so inclined to do so. Up to you!
-Read through slides 60-70
-Slides 71 + 72: Here you will find your homework detailed.  The assignment posting is on GC.  A blank doc has been started for you - write your poem there.  Hopefully, you can finish this in class. 
-STOP - don't read through any other slides. STOP at slide 72. 

3) If finished with your Inanimate Object Poem creation (your homework for the weekend):
-Work on your Book Review! (It is due tonight!)
-If done with your Book Review, read your Indie Book or silently work on homework for another class. 

-If you have any questions or confusion, quietly ask a peer or Mrs. Verdoia to clarify, before emailing :)

For this poetry creation, you are going to write lines about a place in your life that has either had a positive OR negative impact on your life.  
Write a poem about that place. 
Cannot be a haiku or an acrostic poem. 
Give it a title.
Should be a minimum of 12 lines. 
Design with as many stanzas as needed. 
Can be any style/form you desire (rhyming or not). 
Focus on using: imagery (vivid images), sensory details (taste, touch, sight, hearing, smell), intentional line breaks, and purposeful punctuation. 
The reader should feel as though they are transported to the place you are describing in your poem. 
The reader should also sense the intended tone/mood of the poem that clearly indicates it is a place that is either a positive or negative one in your life. 
You have 15-20 minutes to create this poem. Be ready to share out after posting. 


-> For P2 and P6: 
-Once you post your creation, move onto the next slide in the slideshow, after posting. 
-Note: the next slide (Slide 58) will ask you to come back to this same post and create a second poem creation.  Insert a line between the two creations to differentiate the two. Make sure both have a title.

This will be introduced on Day 1 (4/4).  Work time will be given on Day 1 and Day 3 of class.  Completed product will be due at the end of class on Day 3.  It should be worked on throughout the week during class and for homework.

On Day 3 of class, you received a printed copy of the questions for your Socratic Seminar.

For homework, please prepare notes for each question (all 10).  It is recommended that you go in-depth with a response for at least 5 of the 10.  Going in-depth would involve you jotting down corresponding direct evidence from the text, making an outside connection to something else in society, anticipating counter arguments that may be constructed, etc. 

Please work on this for homework.  Technically, it is not due until Day 2, but keep in mind that two other summative tasks for this unit will be happening next week.  Finishing this early, before the seminar on Day 2 of class, allows you to get ahead of next week's workload. 

--> It is preferred that you complete the hard copy of the packet by hand, although if you would like to work on it electronically, it is attached to this assignment post. If you complete it electronically, you are committing to printing it out at home.

For those absent today for the Music field trip, in class we read Chapter 9.  Please make sure to read that chapter and complete your Post-it summary.  Additionally, students started this assignment, which will be finished for homework.  Please make sure to read the directions, prior to beginning, as you are only composing one CER.

For homework after Day 2 of class, please read Ch. 7. 


-Be ready for a reading check (Ch. 6-7) on Day 3 of class.

HW: Due Monday!


--> Make sure you have earbuds/headphones on MONDAY.  We have our SBAC Interim (Practice Test - not graded) on Monday.  You MUST have earbuds/headphones in your possession.
-Bringing them in will count as an easy 15 'process' points in the gradebook. If you do not have them on Monday, you will receive a zero.

This is to be completed as homework after Day 3 of class. 


-For Part 1, you may pull quotes from anything we have read thus far: Ch.1 - 5. 
-For Part 2, you should pull quotes from Ch. 3 - 5.

This will be introduced and most likely started in class on Day 2.  Complete for HW due Day 3 of class.

On Monday (Day 1) we read Ch. 3 in class.  This Plot Analysis is to be completed for homework - Due: Day 2.

Finish your Creative Visual for your TIB Speech.  We worked on this all of class on Friday.  


Final product is due Monday!

Here you will be spending the majority of class on Day 3 (3/3 or 3/4) drafting your TIB speech. 


Your first completed draft is due a week from today :)

HW: Finish the remainder of Ch. 2. 

After starting Ch.2 in class on Day 2 (3/8 or 3/9), finish reading Ch.2 for homework.  You should have noted in class where we left off reading together.

HW: Finish the remainder of Ch. 1. 

After starting Ch.1 in class on Day 1 (3/7), finish reading Ch.1 for homework.  You should have noted in class where we left off reading together.

After reading/listening to various samples in class, select three of the linked options - or branch out and seek out other options in the last link - to compare and contrast.  The purpose of these sample mentor examples is to inspire some ideas for your own writing and to showcase fortified samples for your drafting process that will begin on Day 3.

This 'Brain Sprinkle' will be completed in class on Monday 2/28. Whatever is not completed in class is to be finished for homework.

-Make a copy of your ‘Brain Sprinkle’ (HW from Day 1)

-Attach the copy to this new assignment.
-In class on Day 2: On the right side of the document, expand on - add more details or go more in-depth - on 3 or more of the prompts.

For homework, after Day 2 of class, spend some time reviewing the Mentor Essay samples to get inspired.  


Links to the mentor samples are on Slide 8 of the attached slidedeck.  
--> Keep in mind: 
-These are not perfect examples.  (There may be some flaws)
-Some are comparing a text with a novel, a published poem, a song, etc. (You are comparing two texts, so your argument flow may appear differently)


There is NOTHING to turn in.  It is simply up to you to review some or all of these samples to help inspire your own work.  Other than that, there is no physical thing you need to turn in or submit.  Simply read, take it in, process the info, get inspired!

- Today is your Comparative On-Demand -

At the start of the class period - maybe even before the bell rings - retrieve your comp book from your class' stack under the whiteboard. Also, take out the two hard copies of your annotated stories - keep in mind the 'hard copy' for "The Lottery" is the one you annotated on GC (feel free to 'unsubmit', in case you have not already done so, in order to see your annotations). 


During the On-Demand you may use the hard copies of the texts, your outline in your comp, and any other Write Long you have in your comp book.  


Again, if Mrs. G is able to discover evidence of you having written your essay previous to this class period - either in its entirety or a significant chunk of it, more than what should have been done on your outline - you will get a ZERO.  Doing so, is a violation of your own personal integrity and most importantly, involves you cheating on an important examination (this essay is a writing examination aka test). Expect to get a ZERO, a referral, and a phone call home to your parents.


With that final warning, *GOOD LUCK* (YAY!). You have 90 minutes to complete this On-Demand Essay Examination. 


1. Write!
-Use your Outline and anything else from your comp book to compose your essay. 
-Write your essay on the document attached to this assignment post. 
-Respond to the Essay Prompt (attached). 

2. Read --> Edit --> Revise
-If you have additional time remaining:
-->After crafting your paragraphs, spend some time reading through your draft. Think: Do things make sense? How is the flow of your essay?  Are things organized? What is missing? What needs to improve?

-->After reading through, fix things! Edit! Revise! Build up your essay to be stronger!

3. Rubric Review
-Take a look at the rubric. 
-Compare the rubric criteria to your essay product! 
-Consider: How would you score? What can you do to make your essay stronger?
-Spend some more time revising!

4. Annotations + Reminders
-Super Important: complete the required annotations requested of you (these can be found on the doc titled, "Comparative | Final Draft Annotations and Reminders")
--> The only annotation is: If you included any CAs or Rebuttals (in each Body Paragraph), please underline.
-Review the reminders given to you. 
--> Emphasis on CRAFT - look for where you can incorporate more of your own personal craft into the essay. 

-Please make sure to submit your essay by the bell.  Even if you are not finished, submit what you have completed. 
-Anything submitted beyond the due date time on this GC post (which is a generous 5-minutes after the original bell) will be marked 'late' and given an immediate 5% penalty.

We will be going over this slide deck in class on Monday.  


For homework, finish the write long (detailed on the last slide).  This write long is to be completed in your composition notebook.  Title it, "Comparative Write Long". 


--> This should be about a page in length in which you begin to brainstorm which of the two texts you would like to compare. 
--> Instead of using this page to compare just two, you may want to select a few to compare to help you narrow down to the best two you want to use.  
--> This write long is very open-ended.  Can be more of a chart situation, venn diagram, bulleted comparison list, etc.

Answer this Question with the claim statement you plan on using.  


Claim (Thesis) Structure:

--> If doing a Thematic Comparative your claim will look something like: In [title of story 1] and [title of story 2] the theme - [insert thematic statement] - exists in both texts, although how the author portrays the theme varies slightly in each text.

--> If doing a Craft Comparative your claim will look something like: The authors of [title of story 1] and [title of story 2] use the craft move of [insert craft move] to [insert authorial goal], although how that goal is achieved varies slightly in each text.


Please label the type of essay you plan on doing. For example an 'answer' to this GC 'question' may be:
_________________________

Thematic Comparative:

In "The Knowers" and "All Summer in a Day" the theme - knowledge can do more harm than good - exists in both texts, although how the author portrays the theme varies slightly in each text.
_________________________

Craft Comparative:

The authors of "The Landlady" and "Red Fox Fur Coat" use the craft move of imagery to build suspense throughout the story, although how that goal is achieved varies slightly in each text.

Happy Wednesday!

Today your sub is Mrs. Verdoia.  Please make sure to be on your best behavior and stay focused during your essay planning work time today.  You will start with a 15 minute SSR period with your indie book, then you will move into a few things in preparation for your Comparative On-Demand happening Day 3.  After SSR, it is up to you to work through the following tasks at your own pace.  Keep in mind: The only work time you get on your outline is today during class time, thus as soon as you are done with SSR and post your claim statement, diligently work on your outline.  Your comp book with outline will be collected at the conclusion of the class period - *you will not be allowed to add to it outside of today's class work time*. 

1. SSR (15 minutes)
-Mrs. Verdoia will start a timer for your 15 minute reading period.  Please make sure to read and have your computers closed during SSR. 

2. Comparative | Class Brainstorm (5 minutes)
-Review the assignment posting on GC. 
-As promised, about five samples from Periods 1, 3, and 5 are highlighted.
-These are purely examples.  They are not meant to sway your essay in any particular direction.  They are simply meant to be a model of what a few students are choosing to write about for their comparative. 

3. Comparative | Claim Statement (5-10 minutes)
-Find this assignment post on GC. 
-Craft your claim on that Google Classroom Question post. 'Answer' the 'Question'. 
-Read the details in the post - especially pay attention to the sentence frames and two samples provided. 

4. Comparative | Essay Outline (Remainder of Class)
-Find this assignment post on GC. 
-Read through the post on GC. 
-You have the remainder of the class period to complete your Outline in your comp book. 
-You are to work on this outline independently. 
-Even if you do not "finish", you will still turn it in at the conclusion of the class period. 
--> At the conclusion of the class period (with about 2 minutes left), Mrs. Verdoia is going to call up groups table cluster by table cluster to bring up their comp books and place in a pile at the front of the classroom.  Keep your comp in your class stack. 

As a reminder:
-No music will be allowed today. 
-No outside time is allowed today.

This will be completed in class on Day 2 of Class. 

For this comparative essay outline, you will complete the outline in your composition notebook.  It will be handwritten in your comp book.  You are not allowed to type this.  After SSR, then posting your claim statement on the Google Question, you will work on your Outline.  All details will be completed in handwritten form in your comp book.  
-You will have the remainder of the class period (~60-70 minutes) to work on the outline in your composition notebook.  
-At the conclusion of the class period, you will leave your comp book in the classroom (Mrs. G or the sub will have you drop it off at the front of the classroom, table by table). 
-You will be leaving your comp book to ensure that no additional work is done on your outline, other than what you completed today during the class period. 
--> You will be able to use this outline and the annotated copy of your stories when composing your Comparative On-Demand on Day 3 of class. 


The recommended structure for your Outline is as follows:


General Outline for Essay:

P1 (INTRO):
Hook
Background details for text one
Background details for text two
Claim (Thesis) (This is the Claim you constructed on the GC Question post)
P2 (BODY 1 - Highlighting/Showing Similarities within the two texts)
Topic sentence
C - Sub Claim (re: Text 1)
E - evidence
R - reasoning
C - Sub Claim (re: Text 2)
E - evidence
R - reasoning
Closing sentence


P3 (BODY 2 - Highlighting/Showing Differences within the two texts)
Topic sentence
C - Sub Claim (re: Text 1)
E - evidence
R - reasoning
C - Sub Claim(re: Text 2)
E - evidence
R - reasoning
Closing sentence
→  At least one counter argument with rebuttal/refute in either Body 1 or Body 2. 

P4 (CONCLUSION)
Topic sentence
Restate key points from Body 1
Restate key points from Body 2
After dinner mint :)

Game plan for 2/10 or 2/11:


1. Transform your Body Paragraph Graphic Organizer into your Final Draft
-Take all of the components from your organizer and reformat them on the attached doc "Craft Essay | Final Draft"
-Essentially, get rid of the graphic organizer, so your fresh Final Draft doc looks like a gorgeously crafted essay. 


2. Read --> Edit --> Revise
-After crafting your paragraphs, spend some time reading through your draft. Think: Do things make sense? How is the flow of your essay?  Are things organized? What is missing? What needs to improve?
-After reading through, fix things! Edit! Revise! Build up your essay to be stronger!


3. Rubric Review
-Take a look at the rubric. 
-Compare the rubric criteria to your essay product! 
-Consider: How would you score? What can you do to make your essay stronger?
-Spend some more time revising!


4. Annotations + Reminders
-Super Important: complete the required annotations requested of you (these can be found on the doc titled, "Literary | Final Draft Annotations and Reminders")
-Review the reminders given to you. 


5. Peer Feedback (?)
-If there is time.....
-If you think you would truly benefit from doing so....
-If there is another peer in class who is also to this stage in the essay work process.....
--> If all of the above apply, you may work with a partner to give and receive some feedback on your essay. 


Final Draft of Essay is Due: Saturday 2/12 at 10pm

Essay Work Item #2 - DO NOT START ON THIS UNTIL YOU ARE FINISHED WITH YOUR OUTLINE

This is your essay organizer for your Craft Essay.  Some students may start this on Day 1, depending on the work flow on their Outline, but the entirety of your work day on Day 2 will be spent working on this Essay Organizer. 


--> This will be published and available to work on come Day 1, but do not work on this until you have completed your Outline.

Essay Work Item #1 

The majority of class on Monday 2/7 will be spent working on this outline for your Craft Essay. 


Remember: Pick one of the two outline styles to use. Each paragraph section must have a fair amount of details. This should clearly be a thorough reflection of your overall plan for your Craft Essay. 


This is to be finished for homework - Due: Day 2 (2/8 or 2/9)

This was started in class on 2/3 or 2/4.


Whatever is not finished in class will be completed for homework. 


The slides for today's lesson are slides 38-46.

Respond to this 'Question' with the Claim Statement for your Craft Essay. 


--> Your claim should be a complete statement that includes your argument. Remember: You are arguing that the author of your text successfully uses a particular technique (aka: craft move) (white and green sheet) to achieve an authorial goal or goals (purple sheet). 


-For example, if I chose Option 1, my claim may look like this:


Throughout the text, Lowry uses the technique of flashbacks to establish a mysterious mood throughout the text as Jonas aims to discover the real truth during his interactions with leaders in the community, with the Giver, and during his escape with Gabriel. 


-For example, if I chose Option 2, my claim may look like this:



Throughout the story, Lowry uses the craft move of flashbacks to establish a mysterious mood as Jonas travels on his journey to discover the truth and comments on the disillusionment of a perfect society, as a society can never truly be perfect.

Assigned in class on Day 2 and Due Day 3.


This write long is to be completed in your composition notebook. 


Period 2: Due to our assembly for the first hour of class, please make sure to finish reviewing any part of the slidedeck we did not finish getting through.  Finish the review, prior to starting your Write Long HW. 


Slidedeck is attached.  Symbolism lesson begins on Slide 15.

Complete the attached Form if you have any throwback pics you would like to have included in the Yearbook!  


If not, press "turn in" and no need to complete the Form.

Game plan for 1/27 or 1/28:


1. Transform your Body Paragraph Graphic Organizer into your Final Draft
-Take all of the components from your organizer and reformat them on the attached doc "Theme Essay | Final Draft"
-Essentially, get rid of the graphic organizer, so your fresh Final Draft doc looks like two gorgeously crafted Body Ps. 


2. Read --> Edit --> Revise
-After crafting your two GORGEOUS Ps, then spend some time reading through your draft. Think: Do things make sense? How is the flow of your essay?  Are things organized? What is missing? What needs to improve?
-After reading through, fix things! Edit! Revise! Build up your essay to be stronger!


3. Rubric Review
-Take a look at the rubric. 
-Compare the rubric criteria to your essay product! 
-Consider: How would you score? What can you do to make your essay stronger?
-Spend some more time revising!


4. Annotations + Reminders
-Super Important: complete the required annotations requested of you (these can be found on the doc titled, "Theme | Final Draft Annotations and Reminders")
-Review the reminders given to you. 


5. Peer Feedback (?)
-If there is time.....
-If you think you would truly benefit from doing so....
-If there is another peer in class who is also to this stage in the essay work process.....
--> If all of the above apply, you may work with a partner to give and receive some feedback on your essay. 


Final Draft (only your 2 Body Ps) is Due: Friday 1/28 at 10pm

Today in class you will be working on this graphic organizer to help you construct your two body paragraphs for your theme essay.


This organizer will help you to structure your thoughts in a cohesive manner.  View this organizer as the rough draft of your thematic essay.  


--> Due: Day 3 (1/27 or 1/28)


-If you finish this organizer early, start grabbing the information from the organizer and structure the information into two complete body paragraphs within a fresh Google doc. (This is another step towards composing your final draft).

This assignment post is a reminder to finish the Introduction Organizer you started in class on Monday.  This is due Day 2. 
--> Illustrations should have some color. 
--> Illustrations can be done electronically, if you so desire. 


-Attached is the sample shown in class (page 3 of the document) 
-If you would like to complete this electronically, make a copy of the one titled "Digital Copy", digitally complete your work on the document, then print it out.  
--> Remember: If you choose to complete this organizer electronically, you MUST print it out as a hard physical copy to hand in.

This outline will be started in class on 1/20 or 1/21 and is to be finished for homework.  


For those absent, this outline corresponds to the text and theme statement you choose in your Google Question response.

Introduced during class on 1/19.  This is to be completed as homework in your composition notebook.

Your 'answer' will indicate your plan for your thematic essay.  Specifically, you will identify the story you plan to write about and your selected theme for that text.  


Remember you can select any of the following five texts:
1) "All Summer in a Day"
2) "The Landlady"
3) "The Red Fox Fur Coat"
4) "The Knowers"
5) "The Lottery"
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Copy and paste the following to your 'answer':


Text for Theme Essay:
-
Theme Statement:
-

Today in class (1/19) we will be reading "The Lottery". This is an additional optional text you may write about for your upcoming essays.  


Make sure to annotate electronically as we read.  Use the highlight/comment feature to indicate key moment, noteworthy craft moves, topics, details, etc. 


You will submit your annotated copy here to this assignment post to be reviewed by Mrs. G.

This was started in class on Day 3.  If you did not finish this write long in class, please finish it for homework.

Today's slidedeck is attached for your reference. 

Note: Today's lesson started at Slide 7.

We read "The Knowers" in class on Day 3.  For those absent who need the electronic copy of the story and/or the pink 'Text Notes' sheet, see the separate posts on GC for both documents. 


-HW due Day 1 Next Week: Complete the 'Text Notes' pink sheet for "The Knowers"

We read "Red Fox Fur Coat" in class on Day 2.  For those absent who need the electronic copy of the story and/or the pink 'Text Notes' sheet, see the separate posts on GC for both documents. 


-HW due Day 3: Complete the 'Text Notes' pink sheet for "Red Fox Fur Coat"

This was handed out and started in class on Day 3.  Finish your pink 'Text Notes' Graphic Organizer for "The Landlady".  Your completed handout will be checked in class on Monday. 
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The attached doc is only for absent students who were unable to get the hard copy in class. (Ignore the attachment if you already possess the pink sheet)

Here you will reflect on a few things from "All Summer in a Day":

1) List the top two craft moves you see being used by the author. 
2) List two topics you notice appearing in the text.
3) Create two fortified (and universal!) theme statements that showcase an important lesson or takeaway the text is trying to convey to the reader. 

Copy and paste the following as the structure for your answer to this GC post:
_________________________________________

Craft Moves:
1.
2.
Topics:
1. 
2. 
Theme Statements:
1. 
2.

Here you will reflect on a few things from "The Landlady":


1) List the top two craft moves you see being used by the author. 
2) List two topics you notice appearing in the text.
3) Create two fortified (and universal!) theme statements that showcase an important lesson or takeaway the text is trying to convey to the reader. 


Copy and paste the following as the structure for your answer to this GC post:

_________________________________________


Craft Moves:
1.
2.
Topics:
1. 
2. 
Theme Statements:
1. 
2.

This was handed out and started in class on Day 2.  Finish your pink 'Text Notes' Graphic Organizer for "All Summer in a Day".  Your completed handout will be checked in class on Day 3. 
____________________________
The attached doc is only for absent students who were unable to get the hard copy in class. (Ignore the attachment if you already possess the pink sheet)

Homework Due Day 2:


1) Bring comp book starting Day 2 (you should already have this, just start bringing it to class each day)
2) A new Indie Book for Q3
-For new students: Please select an independent reading book you would like to read and work with during this quarter (Q3). You will bring this independent reading book with you to class every block day you have English class. At the end of the quarter, you will complete a unique book review for this book.

Write your sample email here :)

Playlist Curation: Q2 Indie Book (Book Review for Q2)

Complete the attached Google Form.  There you will compile a list of ten songs that fit perfectly for a character or characters in your chosen book.
Once you have brainstormed about 10 good quality songs for your character (after you complete the Google Form), you will then narrow that list down to 5 songs.  Pick your top five song selections - the best 5 that connect to character(s) or a scene(s) or event(s) from your book. 
You will write 5 paragraphs total - for each one of the 5 songs you will write a paragraph justifying why you selected that particular song. 


Each paragraph will be a CER: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning. You will make a claim (create an argument about how the song selection connects to that character/moment/event/etc. in the book), provide evidence, and explain your reasoning. Each CER should be a minimum of 5 sentences. Your E (evidence) can come in the form of a direct quote or a summary/paraphrase of the moment in your own words. 


For example, one of your paragraphs may look something like this: "The main character in my book would listen to "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by the artist, Taylor Swift, because the song is moody and sad and connects to the same feelings Sammy felt in the novel. In the song, it is clear that Taylor is a mixture of upset, angry, sad, and frustrated - the same feelings Sammy feels when they break up with Erik. In the middle of the book the reader can see the downfall and finality of the relationship when Sammy texts Erik one last time, "That is the last time I trust you. Never again" (Steinsen 152).  Both Sammy and Taylor make a commitment that they will never allow themselves to be broken again by the person they once loved." 
You will complete this assignment as a Google Slides slideshow, not a Google Doc. You will need to open a new Google Slide slideshow and attach it here to this assignment post. The first slide of your slideshow will be a title slide showcasing the book you read and your name. On each of the five additional slides, you will put the song title and artist as the title of each slide, and then write your paragraph in the main text box. Feel free to add some visuals to all or some of the slides.  Be as creative as you wish. You will be graded on the 5 CERs, specifically how you support the claim you design about your character and the song chosen.

This is a Group Evaluation in which you have the opportunity to be self-reflective of your experience and journey with your Mock Trial group.

1. Book Fair!
-We will spend the first 10 minutes checking out the Book Fair in the library! 


2. Book Review | Work Time
-Part 1: To this GC Question, please respond with your answer to the following question:


What percentage of your Q2 Book Review is currently complete?


-Part 2:


Summary Slide: after the title slide in your slideshow (title slide with your name and the name of the book), you will add an additional slide before you discuss the first song curation. On this new slide (this will become SLIDE 2 in your slidedeck), which you will label, 'Plot Overview', you will include a four or more sentence summary of your book's plot. Note: If you have already submitted your Book Review, unsubmit, then add in this new slide addition before resubmitting. 


-Part 3:


Continue to work on your Q2 Book Review.  If you are already done, you may work on homework for a different class.

Please attach the shared group doc where you composed your Opening + Closing Statements last class here to this assignment post. 


Remember, only ONE group member will attach the shared doc.  Every other person can simply press 'turn in'. 


This needs to be attached and ready to be reviewed by the conclusion of Day 3.

Good day, 

Today Mrs. Yost is your substitute.  Please make sure to be focused and to make the best use of your time during the class period.  You only have a few days left before the Mock Trial (eeeeek....scary!, I know! so get to work!). If you have a Mock Trial question, first ask your group members, then ask Mrs. Yost, then ask Mrs. Yost if you could go across the way to ask Mrs. Mercer. Try to avoid emailing Mrs. G to the best of your ability. 


Today, you will work on the following things:

1. Indie Reading 
-You will read your Indie book for 15 minutes.

2. Objections: What are they and how can they be used?
-Watch the video attached to this assignment post.
-Use your earbuds to watch/listen to the video.
-Consider:
What did you learn about the purpose and use of objections? Think about how you may need to use objections when listening to the examination(s) of the opposition. 
-Review and read through the attached doc titled, 'Mock Trial | Objections'

3. Continue Working on Opening and Closing Statements
-Lawyers: continue to work on your opening and closing statements.  
-Open the document your group started to design last class. 
-Remember: Opening and Closing Statements will each be a maximum of 4 mins and 30 secs, but you do not need to use the entire time allotment. 
-Lawyers Must: determine who will be delivering the opening and who will be delivering the closing statements. 
--> Two lawyers may team up to deliver one statement, if desired, but there can be no more than two. 
-As you work on designing and practicing your opening and closing statements, consider how you are incorporating Ethos, Pathos, and/or Logos to attract your audience (the jury and judge). Review the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos slidedeck re-posted to this assignment post. 
-Please use the comment feature to indicate with a comment where in both statements Ethos, Pathos and/or Logos is being used. (Work on this with your teammates). 
*Your opening and closing document is due by the end of class today. Please submit to the assignment post titled, "Mock Trial | Opening + Closing Statements"

4. WITNESSES: Continue to Work on Designing Your Cheat Sheet
-Continue to work on your witness 'cheat sheet'.  This is where you will compile any and all notes you would like to have access to when you are being questioned on the stand during the trial. 
-You may have only one piece of paper front and back.  This may be typed and/or handwritten.  (Mrs. G recommends that you type up this cheat sheet to keep things organized and easy to read).  If you type this cheat sheet, it must be printed out as a hard copy, as you will not have access to your laptop during the trial. 
-Your 'cheat sheet' will be checked on Monday 12/6.

5. Final Workspace Doc
-Here, as a group, you will compile all essential docs in the eyes of your group in one concise space. 
-Select one person from your group to track down the 'Final Workspace' doc that corresponds to your group (Trial A is Petzicon and Trial B is Blume). (Find this doc in the Mock Trial Materials section)  
-That person will 'make a copy' --> Share it with all group members --> Attach it to the assignment post titled, 'Mock Trial | Final Workspace' (do not submit, as you will lose access)
-Together as a group, you will work to complete the doc - including linking in the proper components - and have the doc finished by the end of the class period. 


6. Lawyers to Practice Direct Examination with Your Witness
-With the remaining time, all lawyers completing a direct examination need to work directly with your corresponding witness to run through your direct examination.  
-Do your best to isolate yourself from the rest of the group so that you and the witness you will be direct examining have some private space to run through your line of questioning.  (Find a quiet space in the classroom or directly outside - with the permission from Mrs. Yost)

-Here, as a group, you will compile all essential docs in the eyes of your group in one concise space. 
-Select one person from your group to track down the 'Final Workspace' doc that corresponds to your group (Trial A is Petzicon and Trial B is Blume). Make sure you open the correct trial doc depending on if you are on the side of the Plaintiff or the Defendant.  (These docs are located in the 'Materials' section of GC)
-That person will 'make a copy' --> Share it with all group members --> Attach it to the assignment post titled, 'Mock Trial | Final Workspace' (do not submit, as you will lose access)
-Together as a group, you will work to complete the doc - including linking in the proper components - and have the doc finished by the end of the class period.

You will need earbuds in class on Day 2 and Day 3 this week in order to listen to a few assigned videos.  Please make sure to bring your own earbuds, as no loaners will be available for you to access in class.

Good day, 

Today Mrs. Yost is your substitute.  Please make sure to be focused and to make the best use of your time during the class period.  You only have a few days left before the Mock Trial (eeeeek....scary!, I know! so get to work!). If you have a Mock Trial question, first ask your group members, then ask Mrs. Yost, then ask Mrs. Yost if you could go across the way to ask Mrs. Mercer. Try to avoid emailing Mrs. G to the best of your ability. 


Today, you will work on the following things:

1. Indie Reading 
-You will read your Indie book for 15 minutes.

2. Watch the Mock Trial Videos
-The four videos are attached to this assignment post.
-Use your earbuds to watch/listen to all four. 
-Consider:
Did watching the direct and cross examination examples make you rethink how you structured your own line of questioning?
What did you learn about opening and closing statements? Think about what you want to apply to your own as you begin to design them today. 
--> All group members should finish watching the videos around the same time, but in the event you finish before your group mates, open up your Line of Questioning doc(s) and work on those for a few moments until the rest of your group is ready to move to Designing Opening and Closing Statements. 


3. Design Opening and Closing Statements
-As a group (witnesses and lawyers) begin to design your opening and closing statements.  
-Have one group member open a new document and label it according to your group's assignment: [Blume or Petzicon] [Defense or Prosecution].  For your header within the doc, write down all names of group members. 
-Have that one group member, share the doc with all group members.  All group members need to be 'editors'. 
-Remember: Opening and Closing Statements will each be a maximum of 4 mins and 30 secs, but you do not need to use the entire time allotment. 
-As a group (witnesses and lawyers), you will work on designing the opening and closing statements. Although lawyers will be the leaders of this conversation, witnesses will help to assist in the beginning design of the statements.  Lawyers can decide when they want to take complete control and send witnesses off to work on their notes cheat sheet. 
-Lawyers Must: determine who will be delivering the opening and who will be delivering the closing statements. 
--> Two lawyers may team up to deliver one statement, if desired, but there can be no more than two. 
-The opening and closing statement doc will be turned in at the end of class on Day 3, so work on it a bit today, but you will also have some time on Day 3 during class. 


4. WITNESSES: Finish 'Witness: Self - Cross Examination' Graphic Organizer, then Design Your Cheat Sheet
-At this point, your 'Witness: Self - Cross Examination' doc should be complete.  If it is not, work on that first, before moving to work on your cheat sheet. This doc is due 8:30am Day 3 (before Day 3 of class). Remember, you do not have to press "turn in" because you will lose access to the doc.  Simply make sure it is attached by Day 3 at 8:30am. 


-Begin to work on your witness 'cheat sheet'.  This is where you will compile any and all notes you would like to have access to when you are being questioned on the stand during the trial. 
-You may have only one piece of paper front and back.  This may be typed and/or handwritten.  (Mrs. G recommends that you type up this cheat sheet to keep things organized and easy to read).  If you type this cheat sheet, it must be printed out as a hard copy, as you will not have access to your laptop during the trial. 
-Your 'cheat sheet' will be checked on Monday 12/6.


5. LAWYERS: Pause on Opening and Closing Statements, Finish Line of Questioning Doc
-Your Line of Questioning docs (you may have 1, 2, or 3 in total, depending on how many witnesses you are questioning) are due 8:30am Day 3 (before Day 3 of class). Remember, you do not have to press "turn in" because you will lose access to the doc.  Simply make sure it is attached by Day 3 at 8:30am.

This assignment is for lawyers only. Please note that Part I it is about a witness who is on your team and Part II is about a witness on your opponent's team.


Part I:
1. Go into Mock Trial Materials and locate the Witness Weakness Graphic Organizer. 
2. Make a copy.
3. Complete it about the witness on your own team who you will be questioning during the trial.
4. Once you have completed it, attach it to this assignment.


Part II:
1. Go into Mock Trial Materials and locate the Witness Weakness Graphic Organizer. 
2. Make a copy.
3. This time, complete it about the witness on the other team. Make sure you've spoken to your team and you know which opponent witness you'll be cross examining in the mock trial. 
4. Once you've completed this, attach it to this assignment.


To be clear: if you're a lawyer, there should be two attachments on this assignment.


If you are a witness, you can click "turn in" on this assignment and move on. 


Due at the start of class on Day 2.

This assignment is for witnesses only. This is in direct connection to the witness you will now become for the purposes of this trial. 
_____________________________________________________________________
1. Go into Mock Trial Materials and locate the Witness Presentation slide deck and make sure it's for your trial (there is an A and B version). 


2. Make 'a copy' of the presentation.


3. Complete it about yourself - Pay attention to the directions that indicate how everything not connected to your character may be deleted from the slideshow.

4. Once you have completed it, attach it to this assignment. (Do not submit/turn in, as you will lose access)

If you are a lawyer, you can click "turn in" on this assignment and move on. 


Due at start of class on Day 2.

On Monday 11/8 you will receive your Mock Trial Contract. Please make sure to sign this and get this signed by your parent.  This is due Friday 11/12.

Reminder: 

If you did not already do so in class today (Day 2), make sure to finish reading and annotating your Witness and Affidavits packet by next class (Friday).

One person in your group will create a ‘copy’ of the document titled, Mock Trial | Team Brainstorm Collaboration, from the 'Mock Trial | Materials' section of GC and will then share it with the rest of the group members. That same person will be the one to attach it to this assignment post. Everyone else will only press ‘turn in’ on this assignment without actually adding the doc to the assignment. ‘Turn in’ nothing (This way Mrs. G only sees 1 doc representing each group).

This was passed out on Day 1 (Monday) of class and was worked on during the entirety of the period.  


This document will be checked next class.

RIP: Design an Obituary or Tombstone

Design an obituary or a tombstone for one of the lost characters in Frankenstein. Include their name, the reason for their death, a brief description of their life and death.  Whether you decide on an obituary or a tombstone, make sure you include a picture of some sort. 


If you choose to write an obituary, you may type it and print it - make sure you include a printed or a hand drawn picture.  


This is due next class.

Mrs. G recommends the following: 


1. Watch and listen to the screencast. 
2. Pick a character - Victor, The Creature, Elizabeth, Henry - who you would like to design a product for that they would benefit from having in their life. 
3. Look at the "Design Thinking Product Cards" and decide which one interests you the most and/or which product your character would benefit most from. 
4. Brainstorm your design - also make sure to consider if that is the best possible product you can create for your character. 
5. Create your product and showcase it through the slidedeck you complete. 
6. Join Flipgrid
-Go to Flipgrid's website.
-Use this code to join our class: 31c60e63  (Here you will find our class and access to the assignment post)
7. Create a Flipgrid with the attached link!
-In order to record your screen, click on the three white dots (looks like a fallen snowman and is called "Video Options") to the left of the record button. 
-Make sure the "Audio" button is green - that you are set to record audio with the video. 
-If you are struggling to find how to do this, watch the attached YouTube Video "Overview of Flipgrids..." that walks you through how to use the screencast feature. 
-Although most of your Flipgrid will be you screencasting your slidedeck, it would be lovely to see your beautiful face at the start and end of the video :) 
-........also, you will be posting to our Core (cross-period) Flipgrid :))))


If you have any questions, 1) watch the screencast then, 2) WAIT until Monday to ask Mrs. G (Don't email any inquiries - ask in-person!)

Don't forget to start bringing your indie reading book to school for block days starting Day 2 this week.

November marks the start of the season of giving and being thankful.  Because Mrs. G is thankful for each of you, she is giving each of you a 24-hr extension on your Product Design Task. 


.....And also because you may have waited until the last minute to complete the assignment that was given to you over two weeks ago, yet she still wants you to be a kid and be able to enjoy Halloween....


*To those of you who timed the completion of the project efficiently and completed it before the due date - well done, it does not go unnoticed* 



Due Date changed to: November 2 at 8:30am

Socratic Seminar Reflection
In reflecting on our Socratic Seminar last class, 

1. What do you think went well for you? What are you proud of or happy with in terms of your own performance?
2. What is something that you want to work on for future Socratic Seminar discussions?
3. Overall, did you enjoy the Seminar? Why or why not?


Please answer these three questions with complete sentences and a thoughtful response. Number each response according to the number of the original question.

After you complete your Final CER 'product' writing task, you will work on this graphic organizer to help you prep for your Socratic Seminar.  


Look at the second doc to determine which group you are assigned to for the SS. This group corresponds to the questions you will be working with. For example, if you are in Group B, you only get to select from the Group B questions. 


At a minimum you are required to prepare the answers to four of the questions of your choosing from your corresponding group.  The questions you select are entirely up to you - pick questions that intrigue you. If you would like to answer/prepare for more than four, you are more than welcome to do so.  Your note section can contain bullet points or paragraphs - up to you! 


If you have access to a printer at home, please print out the Graphic Organizer once you have filled it in. If you do not have access to a printer, no worries - the doc can stay on your computer and you can use your computer during the SS, albeit not ideal for the flow of the seminar.

This is your only HW after Monday's class.  Do not do the Solo, just this writing task. Write in CER format.

You will have 60 minutes (including time needed for directions) to complete this in-class CER writing task.  

Before submitting, please make sure to review the 'CER Checklist' and reference the 'CER Rubric' doc (reference the rubric for the complete CER, located at the bottom of the page).  

When you are done with the CER, you will beginning prepping for your Socratic Seminar that is on Day 3 of class this week - you will find the details for this in an additional post on GC. If you finish your CER before the end of the 60 minutes, great - you have extra time to prep for your Socratic. Your CER must be completed and turned in at the conclusion of the 60 minutes - no extra time will be provided. 

May the odds ever be in your favor.

This is Part 1 of your homework after Day 4 (Thurs/Fri) of class this week. 


Remember: This is asking you to include two pieces of evidence (E) to support your claim (C). The structure of your CER should be CERER (two pieces of evidence with reasoning for each).

This is Part 2 of your homework after Day 4 (Thurs/Fri) of class this week.

This is just a reminder that this poster assignment is due Day 4 of class (Thurs or Fri). You will turn the physical copy in during class on Day 4, unless you already turned it in on Wednesday.

Hi - today you have a sub, as Mrs. Gonterman will be out for something family-related. 

Please work through and complete Lesson 10 from Sub-Unit 1 on Amplify. (There is no Lesson 9, as that is a Flex Day) Please make sure all Frankenstein books are accounted for and stacked up when you leave your table cluster. Please use your time wisely this class period and be productive. If you finish all of the following tasks early, you may work on work for a different class or read your Indie Book, if you have it with you. 

Lesson 10 - "A Broken Promise"


1) Google Question:
-Complete the Google Question titled, "Frankenstein | Socratic Seminar Reflection", prior to starting today's lesson in Amplify. 


2) Lesson 10:
-If you have earbuds/headphones, you may use them to listen to the audio of the reading.  If you do not have your own earbuds, you will simply read the physical copy of the book or the written version in the lesson sans audio. 
-Log into Amplify, Lesson 3 and complete the following task items:

Tab 2:
-Instead of discussing with a partner, silently reflect on the questions in your head. 

Tab 3:
-Read the passage
-Listen to the audio with your earbuds or read through it with your eyes without audio. 
-Respond to the questions with a short written response. 

Tab 4:

-Read the passage
-Listen to the audio with your earbuds or read through it with your eyes without audio. 
-Respond to the questions with a short written response. 
Tab 5: 
-Writing Task (CER)
-Complete the writing task in CER format. 
-Reference the Google Slideshow attached to this assignment post titled, "Writing Assistance for CERs"
--> The whole CER (all three parts) will be assessed. 

Tab 6:
-IGNORE THIS TAB (you will not be sharing your writing response).

Tab 7:
-Solo


Whatever is not completed by the end of the class period - especially the CER and Solo - must be completed for homework.  Use your time wisely.

After Day 3 of class, you will complete this Solo for 1.8 as homework.

In reflecting on our Socratic Seminar last class, 


1. What do you think went well for you? What are you proud of or happy with in terms of your own performance?
2. What is something that you want to work on for our second Socratic Seminar discussion?


Please answer these two questions with complete sentences and a thoughtful response. Number each response according to the number of the original question.

This Book Review for Q1 will be due October 15.  It will be classified as a 'product' assessment and will be entered into your Q2 gradebook. 


By the start of October, you should be - at a minimum - halfway through your book, but most likely either done or close to being done with it. If you have read multiple books over the course of Q1, you can pick your favorite one to review. 


Given that this review is due three weeks after the original posting of the assignment, you can work on the review any time from now until the due date. Feel free to submit it as early as you are able to do so. 


You will create a new doc in MLA format and attach it to this assignment post. You do not need to label each paragraph, as each paragraph should be identical to the layout of the assignment outline (make sure to follow what should be in each paragraph).

This is Part 1 of your homework. 


For this 1.7 Writing Task, you will be composing a CER based on the prompt provided in Amplify. You will be graded on your claim (C) for this writing task. (There is no "Writing Assistance" doc for this writing task).

This is Part 3 of your homework. 


-You will complete this organizer in order to prep for our Socratic Seminar that will happen next class. 
-Make sure to watch the screencast before completing the organizer, as the screencast will help you to understand the task at hand. 
-It is imperative that you complete this organizer to prep for the seminar.  If you come to the seminar on Day 3 without this complete, you will not be prepared for our seminar conversation and will not be as successful as you could be, if you had prepared/prepped.

This is Part 2 of your homework.

1) Finish reading the last bit of Volume II, Ch. 4. 
2) Complete Tab 8
3) Complete Tab 9: 1.6 Solo

Finish for HW.

Use the attached Writing Assistance Doc for this CER.  Make sure to use the writing prompt that is on the doc, not the writing prompt on Amplify. You will still submit your CER write up directly to Amplify on Tab 8.

Finish your Lesson 3 Solo for homework. Due: Day 3.

If yes, please email me with the request for the doc (I will send it to you).


If not, because you are doing a fiction book, respond to this GC Question with the best emoji you can possibly create <3

Hello,


Today you have a substitute as Mrs. Gonterman is not feeling well. Grab a Frankenstein book from your table group's stack and take out earbuds, if you have them. If you do not, you will be unable to listen to the audio of the text today and will have to read the physical book.  Make sure all SIX books return back to the table stack by the conclusion of the period. Please complete the following task items:


1) Indie Reading
-Read your indie reading book silently for 15 minutes. 
-The sub will let you know when the 15 minutes is complete. 


2) Frankenstein 1.2 (Sub-Unit 1, Lesson 2)
--> Complete Tabs 2-8
Tab 2:
-Make sure you finished your 1.1 Solo; double-check that it is done. 


Tab 3:
-Take a look at the directions on this tab. 
-Simultaneously open the Form titled, "Frankenstein | Ch. 2 Overview". 
-Complete the Google Form - this overview helps you to breakdown Ch. 2 and the first page of Ch. 3. 


Tab 4:
-Read/listen to the excerpt from Ch. 3 on Page 1 of this tab. 
-Skip/Ignore Pages 2 + 3 (you will not be completing the "Gallery Paraphrase")


Tab 5:
-Complete Pages 1 + 2.
-Make sure to complete the reading and listen to the audio. 
-Complete the corresponding questions with each audio/reading clip. 


Tab 6:
-Here you will be writing a CER (Claim -> Evidence -> Reasoning). 
-Read through the attached doc, "Writing Assistance for Amplify: Lesson 2"
-In the doc you will find sentence frames for your Claim and Evidence. (Essentially 2/3 of your CER is done for you, you simply need to piece it together and finish by fortifying your own reasoning). 
-This CER will be graded on Reasoning. 
-Take a look at the CER Rubrics to see how CERs this unit will be graded. 


Tab 7:
-Skip. 


Tab 8:
-Complete the 1.2 Solo. 


Anything that is not completed in class today, must be completed for homework. Please work diligently and independently on these tasks today.

Make sure to complete the following for homework:


1) Finish reading Ch. 1 (you may have already done this, but if not already finished, you should only have 3 or less pages to finish)
2) Tab 6, Page 3
-This is a family tree in which you will drag and drop names in. 
3) Tab 7
-Character Influence: Who do you think will have the most influence on Victor?
4) Tab 8
-This is the Solo for 1.1.

Here are the directions for your Six-Word Memoir due on Day 3 of class.  We will have some time in class on Day 2 to work on it (not a lot of time, but some). 


For Homework after Day 1 of class:
-Complete your 8 rough drafts in you composition notebook. 


Due Day 3

For your answer, please respond with the title of the book you are reading and the page number you are on.

Reminder: 


Before Day 3 of class, make sure to hone in on 2-3 scenes in your memoir to EXPAND! Build them up, give them substance, personality, details, etc. 


See our Memoir Slideshow starting on Slide 52, if you want to refresh your memory of the samples and details from class on Day 2. 


You pressing 'turn in' on this assignment post simply means that you did in fact work towards expanding 2-3 scenes in your memoir. You will NOT physically turn in anything to this assignment post.

Here you will submit your final draft. 


Before submitting, make sure the following MLA formatting and annotations are completed:
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MLA Format Check/Reminders:
12pt font
Times New Roman
Double-spaced
1-inch margins
Page header (last name and page number) (Mrs. G will show you this in class)
Student header in upper left of page one (only page one)
CREATIVE TITLE! (this should pertain specifically to your essay and what you have created - make it uniquely yours)

___________________________________


Delete/Get Rid Of/Fix the Following:


1) Your highlighted 2-3 sentence nugget.  (UNHIGHLIGHT IT….DEHIGHLIGHT(??) IT)


2) Transitional phrases/words - the ones you originally bolded or bolded/underlined (UNBOLD and UN-UNDERLINE) (make the transitional phrases look like a regular old typical moment in your memoir; they should not appear as anything special (but don’t tell them that))

3) If you have decided to work with a peer to peer review, make sure any and all comments are deleted or fixed (Mrs. G should not see any comments or recommended edits from any person but you, the writer)

____________________________________


DO THE FOLLOWING:


1) Beginning + End: BOLD your beginning + end (any paragraph/sentence that you identify as part of your beginning and end: BOLD)


2) Craft Moves: Use the ‘comment’ feature to indicate where in your essay you have used at least 2 craft moves and 2+ instances of each craft move. (Meaning: if you used ‘simile’ as a craft move, comment and show me where you used similes on at least two occasions.) (But, that would only count as one craft move - so you would need to show me where you used a second craft move and 2+ occasions of that craft move.
--> For example:
-Metaphor - Indicate where in your writing you used this 2+ times. 
-Personification - Indicate where in your writing you used this 2+ times. 
-Symbolism - Indicate where in your writing you used this 2+ times. 
- - -  Remember, only 2 craft moves are required, but you can show more if you desire.

This is simply a check-in to see how your book is going.  Answer the following:

Give the title and author of your book.

In four sentences, tell me about the main character (the most main/key/heavy hitter there ever was...in your book, of course) - who they are, what they are like, their trials and tribulations, interests, key characteristics, hobbies, etc.

Open up your Memoir: Draft One and reflect, then respond to the following questions:


1. How did you engage your audience?


2. How did you add depth or complexity to your character(s)? (Remember: you are a key character in your memoir, even if you are just the narrator)


3. What do you feel like you did well in this draft?


4. What do you feel like you need to work on for Draft Two?

In class, you will be reviewing your Draft One and assessing your product with this Checklist

You should have just read 3 of the other 6 remaining student samples. 


Now answer the following questions:


1) What are the titles of the three memoirs you just read?
2) Out of the three you just read, which one did you enjoy most and why? (Provide a brief explanation).


Respond to these two questions as an 'answer'.

Here is where you will submit your completed Draft One of your Memoir.  At this point, you have already created a Google Doc somewhere in your Drive, so take that and add it to this assignment post. Remember: This is your first completed draft - nowhere near your final ('product') draft.  Over the next week, we will continue to edit/modify/omit/enhance/add to/etc. this draft.  


The due date/time for this draft iteration is the end of this class period, to try and ensure you have a productive class work period.  BUT, if you need some time this weekend to be able to work on it, feel free to take that time to do so.  Know that even though it is marked "late" here on GC, it is in fact, NOT LATE. Again, I repeat - IT IS NOT LATE, as long as you have it in and submitted by 8:30am on Day 1 of class next week.
______________

If you finish "early" - PAUSE. Then do the following:
1. Re-read your memoir from start to finish.  Ask yourself: Does it make sense? Did I naturally spilt my writing into various paragraphs to ensure an appropriate flow and that pauses amidst my writing exist? (Go and make the necessary edits to your writing!)


2. After proofreading and editing, take a look at your two comp book glue-ins - specifically the green "Literary Devices" glue-in. 
-Ask yourself: Where did I - if at all - put in literary devices within my draft?
-Determine where it would be appropriate to add in more literary devices to your writing! 
_______________

Before submitting, make sure of the following:

1. Your entire doc (including your student header + title of essay) is in MLA format:
-Times New Roman
-Double-spaced
-12 pt Font


2. You gave your essay a creative title.
-This should be specific to your essay! 


3. You aimed for 2+ pages of writing. 
-This was your initial goal.  Most likely, you pushed beyond 2 pages and that is wonderful!


_________________


If done before the end of the period, you may use the remainder of class to:


1) Read your Independent Reading Book
OR
2) Work on any other homework you may have for a different class!

Hi - as you were informed earlier in the week, today you have a substitute.  Please make sure you are on your best behavior. As a reminder, if your name gets written down for a negative reason, we will have a chat upon my return about your behavior, then a call home to your parents - let's avoid this happening!  Be a good, focused, and studious student today. 
__________________________


Today is an independent work day in which you will complete the following three tasks:


1) SSR
-Today, SSR (our sustained silent reading time) will be 15-20 minutes. 
-You should have your indie reading book with you, but if not, go and borrow one temporarily from my library. 
-READ (silently!)


2) Sample Student Memoirs
-Go to the Student Sample Memoirs on GC (under 'Memoir' section). 
-Select 3 to read. (Note: We already read Memoirs 1, 2, 3, so pick 3 of the other remaining 6)
-Read those 3 silently to yourself. 
-Then, respond to the GC Question, titled, "Warm Up: Sample Student Memoirs". 


3) Flashdrafting Time (Part 2)!
-Spend the remainder of your class period working on your draft. 
-Hopefully, by the conclusion of the period most of you will be ready to submit your completed Draft One. 
-There is a post on GC titled, "Memoir | Draft One".  There is where you will be submitting your completed draft. 
-Please read the instructions on the assignment post for more details. 
-Ideally, you will have your completed first draft done by the conclusion of the class period, BUT, if you need more time, you can take it.  Just make sure it is completed by 8:30am on Day 1 of class next week. 

-Reminder: There is no music listening during drafting time today. Additionally, there is NO asking the sub for music time. (You know the rules and were reminded of this on Day 2 of class :) )


As a gift for your hard diligent work today, I have decided to give you Monday off! You have earned it :) I hope you have an enjoyable and restful long weekend! 


Mrs. G

Use the next few days to narrow down your thoughts/ideas about your upcoming memoir and decide on the one part/moment/event/experience/lesson learned from your life that you want to write about.  On Monday we will begin to flashdraft, so it is imperative that you narrow down your potential writing topics to the one. 


1) Give a 1 sentence description of planned memoir topic/experience. 
2) A short description of the planned main takeaway or lesson learned from that life experience. 


-Label your answer as follows:
Topic: [Your response here]
Lesson/Takeaway: [Your response here]


For example, if I decided to write about the time in which I got caught "cheating" in Spanish class in high school, I may write my answer like this:


Topic: The time I got in trouble for cheating in high school by giving my homework to a peer to copy as her own work. 
Lesson/Takeaway: Disappointing the ones who matter most (self + parents) and defining my own moral/ethical code. 


(The sample above in bold is all you need to include in your 'answer' to this GC Question)

Homework. Due Day 4 this week.

Please make sure to acquire an indie reading book by Day 2 (Tues/Wed) next week. 


You "turning this in" on GC indicates to me that you have acquired your book of choice and you will commit to bringing it in as a physical item with you every block day starting next week.

Instructions for today, Monday 8/23:


1) Today you will have a substitute.  Please make sure to treat them with respect and kindness.  


2) You will be working on one task that has three parts.  Specifically, you will be reading and analyzing three different published memoirs.  View this experience as an opportunity to view the well-written memoirs of others, prior to you crafting your own memoir at the conclusion of this unit. 


-All three memoirs are linked within the document for you to view/read.  If you are interested in taking notes or annotating as you read, "make a copy" of the memoir doc so that you can take notes as you read (i.e. highlighting, underlining, comments in the margins, etc.).  Taking notes/annotating is completely optional for this assignment, but is encouraged. 
-Complete the vertical chart boxes corresponding to each memoir with thorough responses.
-THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT TASK, meaning you are to work silently without needing to communicate with any peer. 
-Anything that is not finished before the bell, should be completed for homework. 
-Use your work time diligently, as it is possible to complete this task during the class period. 
-If you "finish early", you are to work on homework for another class, read your independent reading book, or read a book from the class library.  


If you have any questions, please ask your substitute for help or briefly ask a nearby peer, prior to you reaching out to Mrs. Gonterman.

You will complete this write long about a moment or moments in your life. 


-Remember: this write long is a brainstorm, not a formal piece of writing.  
-Make sure to write as much as possible - with as many details - about each moment you choose to write about:
-> MLA Format: Times New Roman, Double-spaced, 12 pt font
-> Aim for 2 pages - give or take. 
-> This can be written in any perspective you want (first person, second, third POV)
-> Open a new Google Doc, title it with the title of this assignment, then attach it here on GC to this assignment post.  


Although this was started in class, if not completed by the conclusion of class, you will finish for homework. 
Due: Monday (Day 1)

By Day 3 of class next week (Thurs or Fri), please acquire a college-ruled composition notebook for English


-A spiral notebook is not a composition notebook (different in size). 
-If you are already in possession of a composition notebook that you can use for English, but it is wide-ruled, that is okay and fine to use (I don't want you to have to get a new one! Use the one you already have!)
-This comp book will be solely designated for English class. 


-> Attached you will find a screenshot from our syllabus of the other requested supplies that can be used in all classes.

Please read the course syllabus.


Then complete the attached Form to indicate you have read the syllabus and agree to all terms presented in the syllabus.

Completed Life Map is due on Day 3. 


-Make sure to have the hard copy of your life map ready to turn in and the electronic picture added to our period's shared slideshow.  


MAKE SURE TO NOT DELETE OR ALTER THE SLIDES OF OTHERS.

If you would like to see Mrs. Gonterman's example or reminders about what to include in your Identity Web, please review the corresponding slides in the attached slideshow.  


Completed hard copy of Identity Web is due in-person on Day 3 of class (you will not be submitting it online at the moment - solely in-person).

Assignment details and directions are to be presented on either Thursday (8/11) or Friday (8/12).  
-The notecard that is to be used to create the assignment will be handed out on the day it is assigned.  If you lose your card or need another, please request another one from Mrs. Gonterman. 
-This is to be completed as homework, although you may have some time in class to work on this task, as long as we finish Camp Trojan tasks early. 
-Due Monday (8/16)


Note: You will turn in this physical product in class. Pressing "turn in"/"submit" here on Google Classroom is just a reminder for you to complete the assignment. 

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