Monday 10.7.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Book Group Meeting #3: 5 Quotes, 5 Questions, Discussion
HW:
12 Angry MenTest -Thursday 10/10. Finish Film and Review Time. Study Review Sheet.
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Tuesday 10.8.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Finish 12 Angry Men Film (10-30 min).
4. Discuss Differences b/w play and film. View Mystery Chart.
5. Sneak Peek at 12 Angry Men Test.
HW:
12 Angry MenTest -Thursday 10/10. Study Review Sheet.
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Wednesday 10.9.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. 12 Angry Men Test: Sneak Peek
4. Intro 12 Angry Men Intro Position Paper. Work on Topic Choice.
HW:
12 Angry Men Test -Thursday 10/10. Review Sheet.
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Thursday 10.10.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. 12 Angry Men Test
HW:
Work on Topic Choice Sheet for Position Paper
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Friday 10.11.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Work on Position Paper. Drafting Time. Draft Due next week.
4. Here is the Position Paper assignment and models. Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF
HW:
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Topic Choice Handout due 10/15
Essay Rough Draft due 10/17
Monday 10/14: Book Group 4. Intro Group Project / Poster for Next Week.
Choose & Bring Independent Outside Reading Book every day next two weeks.
Tuesday 10/15: Drafting Day.
Wednesday 10/16: Drafting Day. Draft #1 Due Thursday, 10/17
Thursday 10/17: Revise Drafts / Peer Editing Time. Print rough draft hard copy for tomorrow. Revised Draft due 10/24.
Friday 10/18: Reading time. Share essays with classmates in small groups.
Monday 10/21: DAY 1: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Tuesday 10/22: DAY 2: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Wednesday 10/23: Shortened Classes: TBD
Thursday 10/24: Pass out Vocab Set 3. Time to Work on Vocab today.
Friday 10/25: Free Reading Friday. Short Story #1: Read in Small Groups + Discussion Questions / Analysis
Upcoming Week: Short Stories / Book Pitch #2 / Monkey's Paw
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Monday 10.8
2 Minute Storytelling
1. No Vocab this week due to essay work.
2. Pass out essay "Thinksheet" and introduce Model #1: Bias. Complete "Thinksheet" for Wednesday.
3. 12 Angry Men Film
HW:
Finish Book Group Book for tomorrow! Add 10 NEW notes / post-its.
Essay "Thinksheet" due Wednesday
Essay will be due MONDAY, 10/15. We will draft on Thursday and Friday this week.
Tuesday 10.9
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Model #2: Eyewitness Testimony. Pass out article on Jury Decision Making for Topic #1
2. Finish 12 Angry Men Film
3. Book Group: Final Meeting + Begin Culminating Project.
HW: Essay "Thinksheet" due Wednesday
Wednesday 10.10
Shortened Classes today! PSAT Schedule
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Collect / Check in Essay "Thinksheet"
2. Pass out / Explain Essay Paragraph Example.
2. Work on Book Project
HW:
Finish Book Project for FRIDAY
Complete BODY PARAGRAPH #1 Plan
Thursday 10.11
2 Minute Storytelling
1. 12 Angry Men: Intro and Body Model Paragraphs.
2.. Drafting time!
HW:
Complete INDIVIDUAL BOOK PROJECT for Friday. Bring completed artwork / written summary / etc. Can be handwritten!
See me if you need more time!
Work on Essay. Drafting Day #2 tomorrow
Friday 10.12
2 Minute Storytelling
Collect Individual Book Project.
1. 12 Angry Men: Title and Conclusion : Model!
2. How to submit? See my website. Show last year's submission page.
3. Drafting Time!
HW:
Finish 12 Angry Men Final Draft
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2017 Plans- DO NOT SCROLL DOWN.
Monday 10.9
HW:
Essay Rough Draft due by Tuesday at 11:59p - submit on website
Finish Book Group Book by Wednesday- Final Meetings on Wednesday
Vocab Due Wednesday by 11:59p
Tuesday 10.10
HW:
Essay Rough Draft due Tonight by 11:59p
Finish Book Group Book for tomorrow
Vocab Due Wednesday by 11:59p
Wednesday 10.11
Here are a few models of student reviews
Please look around my room at poster models. Here are more: Beautiful Losers, Fallout, Casino Jack,
HW:
Revise Drafts
Vocab Quiz Monday
Thursday 10.12
HW:
Work on Book Group Project: Individual Portion
Vocab Quiz- MONDAY
Friday 10.13
[Guest Teacher Today]
Work on Book Group Poster in library(using individual work already completed)
HW:
12 Angry Men Final Draft due on Tuesday-
Revise & Edit.
_________________________________________
2015 Plans
10.12 Monday
Collect Outlines
--Discuss end of book.
--Begin Designing / Creating Book Poster.
Book Poster should:
-Inform Readers about Book
-Raise interesting ideas
-Provide a glimpse of writing style
-Be visually engaging
-Contain images and text
-Demonstrate an Attention to Detail
HW:
10.13 Tuesday
As you read— Take Notes on each chapter (1/2 to 1 page). Look at Characters, Setting, Key Events, Techniques, Important Quotes
HW:
Rough Draft Due tomorrow- Bring Printed Copy
Questions about Vocab? Bring them tomorrow.
10.14 Wednesday
Finish “The Story of the Door” + Notes.
What should I include in my notes?
1/2 to 1 page of writing / sketches about Characters, Setting, Key Events, Techniques, Important Quotes.
10.15 Thursday
HW:
Vocab Quiz tomorrow
Write a new introduction.
Bring Paper copy of rough draft to class tomorrow.
Friday, 10.16
1. Vocab Quiz
2. Workshop: Titles! Intros! Transitions!
3. “The Story of the Door” Setting (6) & Characterization (7)
HW:
Final Draft due TUESDAY
Read + Notes on “Search for Mr. Hyde” for Monday
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Book Group Meeting #3: 5 Quotes, 5 Questions, Discussion
HW:
12 Angry MenTest -Thursday 10/10. Finish Film and Review Time. Study Review Sheet.
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Tuesday 10.8.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Finish 12 Angry Men Film (10-30 min).
4. Discuss Differences b/w play and film. View Mystery Chart.
5. Sneak Peek at 12 Angry Men Test.
HW:
12 Angry MenTest -Thursday 10/10. Study Review Sheet.
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Wednesday 10.9.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. 12 Angry Men Test: Sneak Peek
4. Intro 12 Angry Men Intro Position Paper. Work on Topic Choice.
HW:
12 Angry Men Test -Thursday 10/10. Review Sheet.
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Thursday 10.10.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. 12 Angry Men Test
HW:
Work on Topic Choice Sheet for Position Paper
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Friday 10.11.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Work on Position Paper. Drafting Time. Draft Due next week.
4. Here is the Position Paper assignment and models. Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF
HW:
Finish Book Group Book by Monday, 10/14
Topic Choice Handout due 10/15
Essay Rough Draft due 10/17
Monday 10/14: Book Group 4. Intro Group Project / Poster for Next Week.
Choose & Bring Independent Outside Reading Book every day next two weeks.
Tuesday 10/15: Drafting Day.
Wednesday 10/16: Drafting Day. Draft #1 Due Thursday, 10/17
Thursday 10/17: Revise Drafts / Peer Editing Time. Print rough draft hard copy for tomorrow. Revised Draft due 10/24.
Friday 10/18: Reading time. Share essays with classmates in small groups.
Monday 10/21: DAY 1: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Tuesday 10/22: DAY 2: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Wednesday 10/23: Shortened Classes: TBD
Thursday 10/24: Pass out Vocab Set 3. Time to Work on Vocab today.
Friday 10/25: Free Reading Friday. Short Story #1: Read in Small Groups + Discussion Questions / Analysis
Upcoming Week: Short Stories / Book Pitch #2 / Monkey's Paw
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2018-9 Plans- Do Not Scroll Down
Monday 10.8
2 Minute Storytelling
1. No Vocab this week due to essay work.
2. Pass out essay "Thinksheet" and introduce Model #1: Bias. Complete "Thinksheet" for Wednesday.
3. 12 Angry Men Film
HW:
Finish Book Group Book for tomorrow! Add 10 NEW notes / post-its.
Essay "Thinksheet" due Wednesday
Essay will be due MONDAY, 10/15. We will draft on Thursday and Friday this week.
Tuesday 10.9
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Model #2: Eyewitness Testimony. Pass out article on Jury Decision Making for Topic #1
2. Finish 12 Angry Men Film
3. Book Group: Final Meeting + Begin Culminating Project.
HW: Essay "Thinksheet" due Wednesday
Wednesday 10.10
Shortened Classes today! PSAT Schedule
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Collect / Check in Essay "Thinksheet"
2. Pass out / Explain Essay Paragraph Example.
2. Work on Book Project
HW:
Finish Book Project for FRIDAY
Complete BODY PARAGRAPH #1 Plan
Thursday 10.11
2 Minute Storytelling
1. 12 Angry Men: Intro and Body Model Paragraphs.
2.. Drafting time!
HW:
Complete INDIVIDUAL BOOK PROJECT for Friday. Bring completed artwork / written summary / etc. Can be handwritten!
See me if you need more time!
Work on Essay. Drafting Day #2 tomorrow
Friday 10.12
2 Minute Storytelling
Collect Individual Book Project.
1. 12 Angry Men: Title and Conclusion : Model!
2. How to submit? See my website. Show last year's submission page.
3. Drafting Time!
HW:
Finish 12 Angry Men Final Draft
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2017 Plans- DO NOT SCROLL DOWN.
Monday 10.9
- 2 Minute Storytelling
- New Vocab
- Submit 12 Angry Men 'Detailed Outline' on "Turn in Papers" page (if you didn't already do so)
- Essay Drafting Time
HW:
Essay Rough Draft due by Tuesday at 11:59p - submit on website
Finish Book Group Book by Wednesday- Final Meetings on Wednesday
Vocab Due Wednesday by 11:59p
Tuesday 10.10
- 2 Minute Storytelling
- Drafting Day #2: Make sure you have: * An intro and thesis * 2-3 body paragraphs *A conclusion *Direct Quotes and Evidence *A Working Title.
- Submit Rough Draft on "Turn in Papers" page. Make sure it is labeled "12 Angry Men Rough Draft" and is at least 4 paragraphs long.
HW:
Essay Rough Draft due Tonight by 11:59p
Finish Book Group Book for tomorrow
Vocab Due Wednesday by 11:59p
Wednesday 10.11
- 2 Minute Storytelling
- Book Group Meetings + Roll Out Final Book Group Project
Here are a few models of student reviews
Please look around my room at poster models. Here are more: Beautiful Losers, Fallout, Casino Jack,
HW:
Revise Drafts
Vocab Quiz Monday
Thursday 10.12
- 2 Minute Storytelling
- Book Finale: Work on Individual Portion
HW:
Work on Book Group Project: Individual Portion
Vocab Quiz- MONDAY
Friday 10.13
[Guest Teacher Today]
Work on Book Group Poster in library(using individual work already completed)
HW:
12 Angry Men Final Draft due on Tuesday-
Revise & Edit.
_________________________________________
2015 Plans
10.12 Monday
Collect Outlines
- New Vocab
- Review Adverbs and Adjectives
- Book Group Meeting
--Discuss end of book.
--Begin Designing / Creating Book Poster.
Book Poster should:
-Inform Readers about Book
-Raise interesting ideas
-Provide a glimpse of writing style
-Be visually engaging
-Contain images and text
-Demonstrate an Attention to Detail
HW:
- Vocabulary due tomorrow by 11:59p
- Essay Rough Draft Due Wednesday: 2 pages typed or written (skipping lines), Contains beginning, middle, and end
10.13 Tuesday
- Collect Vocab
- How to Start my Essay? 8 First Lines : Handout
- Pick up Jekyll and Hyde
- Begin reading “The Story of the Door” Take Notes together. Highlights: Setting & Characterization
As you read— Take Notes on each chapter (1/2 to 1 page). Look at Characters, Setting, Key Events, Techniques, Important Quotes
HW:
Rough Draft Due tomorrow- Bring Printed Copy
Questions about Vocab? Bring them tomorrow.
10.14 Wednesday
- Collect Rough Drafts
- Vocab- Go over quiz + ?s
- Jekyll and Hyde: A little Background
Finish “The Story of the Door” + Notes.
What should I include in my notes?
1/2 to 1 page of writing / sketches about Characters, Setting, Key Events, Techniques, Important Quotes.
10.15 Thursday
- Return Words / Go Over Vocab ?s
- Jekyll and Hyde: Finish Slideshow
- RD Revision: Focus on Intros (Wolf Model)
- Highlight your essay: Color 1 Setting, Color 2 Characterization, Color 3 Imagery, Color 4 Reflection, Box: Teaser / Suggestion
- If time: “The Story of the Door” Observations
HW:
Vocab Quiz tomorrow
Write a new introduction.
Bring Paper copy of rough draft to class tomorrow.
Friday, 10.16
1. Vocab Quiz
2. Workshop: Titles! Intros! Transitions!
3. “The Story of the Door” Setting (6) & Characterization (7)
HW:
Final Draft due TUESDAY
Read + Notes on “Search for Mr. Hyde” for Monday