WEEK 18/19: Final Exam Review


MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE LEU'S
NOTE: If you scored between a 60-69F in this course you are eligible for course extension.  Complete the registration form below I handed you during your final exam and bring $40 to Dr. James in the FTA Building before Jan. 5.  


RESOURCES: >>>COURSE EXTENSION REGISTRATION FORM<<<
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WEEK 17: Drama Unit (Romeo and Juliet)

RESOURCES: Elements of Drama (NOTES), R+J Play (FULL TEXT), R+J Study Guide, R+J Social Media Project, Twitter Template, Shakespeare's Words, R+J Viewing Guide (2013 MOVIE)

MONDAY 12/5

  1. Watch Romeo and Juliet (2013 version)
  2. Complete viewing guide

HW: None

 TUESDAY 12/6

  1. Finish movie/complete discussion questions

HW: None

 WEDNESDAY 12/7

  1. Warm-up: Response to Literature
  2. Analyse the prologue to Romeo and Juliet and translate from Old English 
  3. Read the play and complete the study guide questions for the final exam

HW: None

 THURSDAY 12/8

FRIDAY 12/9
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WEEK 15: EOC Prep





MONDAY 11/14
1. EOC REVIEW
HW: Practice skills missed on UsaTestPrep.com

 TUESDAY 11/15
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q1 Informational questions 1-10.
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q1 Informational (1-10).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the Mock EOC test (see resource links above) and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.

 WEDNESDAY 11/6
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q2 Informational questions 1-11.
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q2 Informational (1-11).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the test and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.

 THURSDAY 11/17
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q1 Literary questions 1-11.
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q1 Literary (1-15).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the test and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.

 FRIDAY 11/18
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q2 Literary questions 1-11.
2. Practice EOC 7-point Writing.  (See RACE)
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q2 Literary (1-14).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the test and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.
(3.) Complete practice questions and writing topics using links below (minimum 3 out 8)
EOC Practice 1 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 2 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 3 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 4 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 1 (Multiple Choice)
EOC Practice 2 (Multiple Choice)
EOC Practice 3 (Multiple Choice)

 UPCOMING DATES:
Nov 19-27: Thanksgiving Break (Get on UsaTestPrep)
Nov 28: Last EOC Review Day before Test
Nov 29-Dec 1: OFFICIAL EOC TEST DATES 
Dec 2-19 Drama Unit (Unit 4)
Dec 20-21 Final Exams (Half Days)
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WEEK 14: EOC Prep Unit

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK, EOC Practice_Nonfiction Text, EOC Practice_Comparing Poems,  Tutor.com, EOC Practice


MONDAY 11/7
1. EOC REVIEW
HW: N/a
TUESDAY 11/8
***Election Day... No School***
WEDNESDAY 11/9
1. EOC Practice: 4-point Writing. Students practiced compare and contrast writing by completing a brainstorm and gathering evidence to support their answer.
HW: N/A
THURSDAY 11/10
1. EOC Practice: 4-point Writing. Students practiced compare and contrast writing by continuing to gather evidence to support their answer and drafting their first body paragraph using R.A.C.E organizer.
HW: 2-paragraphs using RACE to answer writing topic for this week 
FRIDAY 11/11
1. Opening: Score student 4-point writing for ideas and organization
2. Input Mock EOC into I-Repond and record score.
3. Complete EOC Error Analysis Organizer in order to create a study list of standards missed.
HW: USATESTPREP: Compete assignment to address weak standard (ie: 65% or more missed).

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WEEK 13: END OF COURSE PREP UNIT

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK, EOC Practice_Nonfiction Text, EOC Practice_Comparing Poems,  Tutor.com

 MONDAY 10/31 
1. Warm-up: Read excerpt from Edgar Allen Poe's Raven. Write a poem with a morbid or melancholy tone and use alliteration.
2. Film Study: Identify elements of satire in the political satire Purge.
HW: NONE

TUESDAY 11/1
1. Warm-up: N/A
2. Film Study: Identify the elements of satire in the political satire Gulliver's Travels
HW: NONE

WEDNESDAY 11/2
1. Warm-up: N/A
2. Mock E.O.C Test: On a separate sheet of paper labeled "Mock EOC Q1-Q2," complete questions 1-50.
HW: NONE

THURSDAY 11/3
1. Warm-up: N/A
2. Mock EOC: Finish Test
3. Setup USATESTPREP Account
4. USATESTPREP Practice one of the following skills we struggled with from 6 Week Benchmark.

HW: NONE

FRIDAY 11/4
1. Warm-up: N/A
2. Mock EOC makeup testing/Error Analysis: Complete an error analysis for your mock EOC (1-50)
3. Journaling: Complete a reflection paragraph explaining the standards you missed on the mock EOC.
HW: USATESTPREP Assignment

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WEEK 11: Research Paper


MONDAY 10/18-
TUESDAY 10/191. Notes: Research Skills Prezi
2. Intro Paragraph: Complete graphic organizer for your research paper. 
3. Annotated Source Card: Complete source cards for each website you gather information from. On one side, include author, title (see link below). On back of card, put quotation marks around the facts and info you will use with page number in parentheses. Write down a brief explanation of which paragraph it will go in and why at bottom. 


WEDNESDAY
1. No 1st, 2nd, or 3rd period class today due to PSAT.

THURSDAY 
Homework Due: 5 source cards & introduction paragraph due 10/20)
1. Finish gather information from your sources.
2. Complete body paragraph 1 and 2
Homework Tonight: Complete body paragraphs 1-3

FRIDAY 
1. Peer-edit using rubric checklist
2. Type up your  introduction,  one body paragraph of your choosing and your works cited page.  Use this link to type intro, body, works cited: https://goo.gl/XnwTAM 

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WEEK 10: Persuasive Writing


RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Propaganda Examples, Rhetorical Devices Poster, Propaganda Techniques List, Persuasive Vocab List_Quizlet, Extra Credit "New Jim Crow" (read and write an essay explaining her argument), www.tutor.com

MONDAY 10/10
1. Benchmark Testing
2. Peer-Edit your neighbor's letter to see they have a thesis with a clear argument (yes/no players should be benched). Use the edit strategies below:
Revising (The big picture)
Add words and sentences (be descriptive, capture all ideas).
Remove words and sentences (be concise).
Move words and sentences (sentence fluency, organization).
Substitute words and sentences (word choice, voice).

Editing (Conventions)
Capitalization
Usage (Verbs and nouns—does it make sense?)
Punctuation
Spelling

3. Type up Letter (final draft) in Word And save to lunch number.
Example: 



4. Notebook Check (16 items)

TUESDAY 10/11

1.) Read the HuffPost article on dreadlocks and answer the following questions below:
A. Summarize in a few sentences what this article is mainly about
B. Explain the company's stance on dreadlocks. Do they agree or disagree with employees who wear that style of hair do? What reason do they provide?
C. Write a one paragraph letter to the company expressing your approval or disapproval of their new policy. Use emotional ethical and logical arguments in your letter and make sure to underline each one and label it.
2. Debates con'd.  Continue writing down persuasive appeals from the debaters.

WEDNESDAY 10/12
1. Debates
2. Watch documentary 13th and complete the cause and effect organizer.  What causes does the film argue contribute to slavery evolving and never ending?

THURSDAY 10/13
1. Debates
2. Continue documenting causes and effects on organizer using support from 13th
3. Generate 3-5 research questions inspired from the documentary to complete a research paper next week.

FRIDAY 10/14
1. Finish 13th
2. Finish Cause/Effect organizer
3. Brainstorm: Share your research questions with the class choosing one to research.
3. Choose your one research questions and turn it into a thesis statement.
HW: COMPLETE A THESIS AND BRAINSTORM FOR YOUR RESEARCH PAPER.



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WEEK 9: Persuasive Appeals/Debate


MONDAY 10/3
1. Persuasive Appeals Pop Quiz
    A. Complete Persuasive Appeals Organizer (3 examples/candidate)
3. Research the topic abortion from your position(girls=pro abortion rights; boys=against abortion rights): Roe vs. Wade, Abortion Arguments (Pro vs. Con)
    A. What's the Hillary and Trump's position on abortion? Why?
    B. 3 arguments or reasons why for your position (girls=for; boy=against abortion rights). 
    C. 3 or more facts, stats, stories, laws, examples to back up your position/arguments
HW: Write a thesis statement stating your position on abortion and the reasons you will argue for or against it.  Bring your research from the lab to help you score points in our debate tomorrow (10/4)

TUESDAY 10/4
1. W-up: Identify the persuasive appeal in example.

2. Complete the debate organizer for your assigned argument (just 1) and counter argument (just 1). Fill out the argument section and write down all of the evidence  for only one argument and one counter argument.

3. Notes: Cross Examination.  Read the article Effective Cross Examination and complete the 4 column chart.

4. Debate (day 1): Abortion.  You will debate with the specific student number assigned to you remember the number.

WEDNESDAY 10/5
1. W-up: Identify the persuasive appeal in example. 
2. Debate (day 2): Immigration

THURSDAY 10/6
1. Watch "I Just Sued the School System" https://youtu.be/dqTTojTija8
2. Debate (day 3) 

FRIDAY 10/7
1. Quiz: Persuasive Appeals (KELP)
2. Debates (day 4)
3. Letter to School Board: Read the AJC article about the Superintendents  comments about students who do not stand for the national anthem.  Do you agree with his statements?  Use evidence from court cases regarding this topic to defend or refute his actions.


MONDAY 10/10


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WEEK 8: Media Bias/Persuasive Appeals

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Propaganda Examples, Rhetorical Devices Poster, Propaganda Techniques List, Sonny's Blues

MONDAY 9/19

  1. Finish documentary: "Outfoxed" (click here)
    • Complete 3 paragraphs arguing for why our media today is broken and untrustworthy.  Pull examples from the film (see brainstorm from 9.16) 
  2. Gallery Walk: Open your propaganda advertisement you completed from Thursday 15th.  Leave it open on your computer monitor.  Go visit 3 computers with ads on the screen and write down the following:
    • Product Name/Logo
    • Slogan or Pitch (cathy phrase)
    • Images
    • Facts/Stats
    • Propaganda Technique Used
    • Intent of Ad (what they are trying to say about product)
TUESDAY 9/20

WEDNESDAY 9/21

THURSDAY 9/22

FRIDAY 9/23


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WEEK 7: Unit 2 (Persuasive)

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Propaganda Examples, Rhetorical Devices Poster, Propaganda Techniques List, Sonny's Blues

MONDAY 9/12
  1. Open Unit Test Here: Unit 1 Test
  2. Design front cover for class anthology.  Here are a few free sites online to get your started: Graphic Design Websites

TUESDAY 9/13
  1. Winner of each class contest for class anthology cover: 
  2. Unpack Unit 2 (informational/persuasive) standards. Circle the verbs and underline the nouns.  Next, draw a line from each noun to the verb like a webb
  3. Mini-lesson: Propaganda Techniques. List all of the techniques from the Prezi.  You will be asked to apply them to ads, commercials, and other mediums.
WEDNESDAY 9/14
  1. W-up: Vocab List #5
  2. Propaganda Activity: Watch the  two commercials for Sprint and Verizon and complete the graphic organizer on the last page in link above.
  3. Winner of the Class Anthology Cover: Rebecca Taylor.  Congratulate her when you see her!!!
THURSDAY 9/15
1. Complete two words on vocab list 5.

2. Mini project: Choose one propaganda technique from yesterday's notes (Propaganda Techniques List) and make an advertisement for a product (i.e. Apple 7, Jordans, Hotpockets). Use the link directly below to design your poster. Remember to save it to your lunch number or Dropbox. http://www.postermywall.com 
   -Product Name
   -Slogan (catchy pitch or phrase)
   -Image 
   -Product Logo

3. Write a summary paragraph explaining your product, your choice of propaganda used, and the intended effect of using that propaganda (in other words: why will people be persuaded by using this technique)
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WEEK 6: New Character Unit Project

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Eagle TV, Eagle TV (8/26), Bronx Masq. Text (1-80), Vocab List #2 (8/22-8/26), Dialectical Journal, Vocab List #3 (8/29-9/2), Poetry Website, Unspoken Word Documentary,

TUESDAY
Lab Agenda: 9/6

  1. W-up: Read the following student poem https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9ygelu123z636u/Why.pdf?dl=0 from Open Mic Friday.  Complete TPCASTT in your notes section. 
  2. Notes: Copy rules to punctuating and formatting dialogue for your unit project. 
  3. Review Unit Project 
  4. Brainstorm character you will add as a new chapter to Bronx Masquerade. In your rough draft section copy the following characterization map to help you. Characters must have the following:
    • Character Trait: explanation of new character. 
    • Speech: 
    • Thoughts:
    • Effect on Others:
    • Actions:
    • Looks:
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 9/7-9/8

  1. W-up: Vocab List #4 (Voluptuous/Hank)
  2. Read 119-129
  3. Writer's Workshop
  4. HW: 
    • Finished rough draft and poem due Friday 9th.  Prepare to share your new character poem during our Open Mic Friday.
    • Vocab List #4
    • Dialectical Journals due at end of class on Friday 9th.
FRIDAY 9/9

  1. W-up: N/A
  2. Read 130-166 in novel/Review for Unit Test on Monday 12th
  3. Writer's Workshop
    • Students who volunteer will get feedback on their new chapter 
  4. Open Mic Friday
    • Share poem for new chapter/character
  5. HW: Study for Unit Test.  Be expert on:
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Week 5: Bronx Masquerade (p62-100)

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Eagle TV, Eagle TV (8/26), Bronx Masq. Text (1-80), Vocab List #2 (8/22-8/26), Dialectical Journal, Vocab List #3 (8/29-9/2), Poetry Website, Unspoken Word Documentary,

 MONDAY
Lab Agenda:

  1. Complete Vocab List (Monday)
  2. Read the The Root article about The National Anthem and answer questions in your notes section of your notebook:
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Who wrote the national anthem?
2. What recent events inspired the author to write the song?
3. What war was being fought at the time that the song was written?
4. How does the song writer feel about African Americans which were enslaved at the time?  Provide text evidence from the song or article.
5. Why do you suppose the third verse was removed from the song and hard to find on Google?
6. What new revelation did you learn about The Star-Spangled Banner? Summarize the third verse that was removed from the song.
7. How has reading this article changed your attitudes about our national anthem? Has your opinion about Collin Kaepernick changed? Why or why not? Rewrite your warm-up paragraph arguing in favor or against the quarterbacks decision to sit down and not participate in the anthem now that you learned the history of the song.
8. Watch The 14 minute documentary on the Star-Spangled Banner and complete a t-chart. Label one side of the T-chart "What I knew" and the right side: "What I Learned"
Image for the news result

TUESDAY
W-up: Complete vocab list #3 for words “IDENTITY” & “PLUMP”
  1. Read The Root article and complete the 8 discussion questions (SEE MONDAY AGENDA)
  2. Watch documentary on National Anthem at bottom of Root article and write summary paragraph.
  3. Read pages 63-68, stopping at El Noche by Lupe Algarin in novel.
HW: Read pages 68-80 and complete the character/conflict journal for Janelle and Tanesha.
WEDNESDAY
W-up: Complete vocab list #3 for words “ADRIFT” and "DISGUISE"

  1. Read pages 69-93, stopping after Sterling's poem D-Train
  2. Mini Lesson on characterization using S.T.E.A.L strategy.
  HW: Have  Dialectical Journal (character log) completed up to Sterling Hughes (p.93)
THURSDAY
W-up: Complete vocab list #3 for words “DOCILE” and "LIBATION"

  1. Read pages 94-106, stopping after Amy Moscowitz
  2. Review notes on characterization using S.T.E.A.L strategy.
    • Complete characterization organizer for 4 characters in the novel so far.
HW: STUDY FOR NOVEL TEST (p.1-106) AND VOCAB LIST #3

FRIDAY
W-up: HW check for Vocab List #3


  1. Test on pages 1-106 (Sterling Hughes)
  2. Unspoken Word Documentary
    • Add to poetry toolbox
  3. Open Mic #3: Students share poems in class. 


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WEEK 4: Graffiti Project

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Eagle TV, Eagle TV (8/26), Bronx Masq. Text (1-80), Vocab List #2 (8/22-8/26), Dialectical Journal

 MONDAY 8/22
  1. Complete Monday section for Vocab List #2 (5-10 min)
  2. Read pages 41-50 (15-20 min) Bronx Masq. Text (1-80)
  3. Complete Dialectical Journal  (30 min) for the characters below for character on pages 1-50:
    • Wes
    • Tyrone
    • Chankara
    • Diondra
    • Raul
    • Devon
    • Gloria
    • Janelle
    • Leslie
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 8/23-24TH
  1. Complete Tuesday section for Vocab List #2 (5-10 min)
  2. Read pages 51-60 in Bronx Masq. Text (1-80)
  3. Complete Dialectical Journal  (30 min) for the characters below for character on pages 1-50:
    • Leslie
    • Judianne 
  4. Graffiti Project: Review the directions for the project and the student samples.  You will be researching a song to connect to one character in the novel.  Graffiti Project Link
  5. Notebook Check #1.  Click on link to see what sections you will be graded on for your first notebook check. Week Snapshot_1-3
  6. HOMEWORK: 
    • Read the novel to page 62 (Stop after Judianne)
    • Complete Dialectical Journal (Stop at Judianne)
    • Research a song and write a one page explanation comparing song to a character in the novel.  Be prepared to read your paragraph in class on Wednesday 24th.
THURSDAY
  1. W-up: Vocab List #2 "Indigestion and Dutifully"
  2. Agenda: 
    1. Review Rubric for Graffiti Project Project Rubric Link
    2. Present Project: Submitted Student Projects (period 1), Submitted Student Projects (period 2)
    3. Test Review: Review vocab list #2, and all 10 characters, their conflicts, and dreams for tomorrow's Bronx Masquerade Test #2.
  3. HOMEWORK: (a) Study for quiz (b) Complete Dialectical Journal (ONLY FULLY COMPETED ONES ALLOWED TO BE USED ON TEST on 8/26)
FRIDAY
  1. W-up: Vocab List #2 "Stubbornness and Tempted"
  2. Agenda:
    1. TPCASTT: Common Grounds by Leslie Lucas (pg. 55 in novel)
    2. Graffiti Presentations (day 2)
    3. Open Mic Friday #2
  3. HOMEWORK: Complete an extended metaphor poem for your life (see image below)
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Week 3: Alternate Ending Projects/Intro Novel Unit

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Eagle TV, Bronx Masq. Text (1-80)

 MONDAY 8/15
  1. Finish alternate ending skit for the short story "The Necklace"

TUESDAY 8/16
  1. Warm-up 8/16/16
  2. Notes: Annotated Bibliography
  3. Watch spoken word "Live Rich" and compare it to "The Necklace"
  4. HW: Create an acrostic poem for the word "Consumerism" using information from the documentary "The Trap of Materialism"

WEDNESDAY 8/17

  1. Vocab List #1: Particular, Expression
  2. Notes: Harlem Renaissance Video Link 
  3. HW: Read pgs. 1-10 of the novel. Bronx Masq. Text (1-80)
THURSDAY 8/18


 FRIDAY 8/19
  1. Warm-up: Complete Vocab List #1 (10 Words)
  2. Bronx Masquerade/Vocab List #1 Quiz (19 questions)
  3. Watch The Unspoken Word and jot down stylistic features you want to use in your poet's toolbox.
  4. Open Mic Friday: Share Bronx Masquerade Poem inspired by Devon
HW: Finish Vocab List #1 (front and back).  Due Tuesday 8.23

MONDAY 8/22

  1. Complete Monday section for Vocab List #2 (5-10 min)
  2. Read pages 41-50 (15-20 min) Bronx Masq. Text (1-80)
  3. Complete Dialectical Journal  (30 min) for the characters below for character on pages 1-50:
    • Wes
    • Tyrone
    • Chankara
    • Diondra
    • Raul
    • Devon
    • Gloria
    • Janelle
    • Leslie

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Week 2: ELEMENTS OF FICTION (Necklace)

MONDAY
  1. Unpack Unit 1 Standards by placing verbs on left side of T-chart and nouns on the right side.
TUESDAY
  1. Finish the SRI test online. Record scores on orange slip and show teacher.  Staple orange slip in data section of notebook.
  2. Complete page #3 vocabulary  for the short story we will read tomorrow: The Necklace
  3. Research the author of The Necklace Guy de Maupassant and answer the 5 W's 
    • Who...is he (3 things that define his career as a writer and a Frenchmen)
    • What... is he best known for (3 titles of works he has written)
    • Where...is he from (birthplace, where he studied, where he lived most his life)
    • When...was he alive (birthdate and death, and 2 major events during his lifespan)
    • Why...is he considered France's best short story writer
WEDNESDAY
  1. Finish reading The Necklace. Link: "The Necklace"
  2. Finish the packet for The Necklace. 
  3. Write a paragraph explaining your new alternate ending for The Necklace.  Prepare to pitch your idea to the group you will be in tomorrow.
THURSDAY

 FRIDAY
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SCHOOLZ OUT 4 DA SUMMER!!!

COURSE EXTENSION INFO
Course Extension Application
Course Extension Info

CLASS ANTHOLOGY
Period 1 Poems
Period 2 Poems
Period 4 Poems

SUMMER PICS





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WEEK 18: Romeo and Juliet/Odyssey

DON'T BE A DINO AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER ROARING ABOUT YOUR FAILURES...DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!! 

Click Here>>>Ava Playing a Dinosaur Vid<<<Click Here

Unit Focus: Drama/Epic
Week Focus: Romeo and  Juliet/ The Odyssey/Final Exam Review
Resources:  Course Syllabus (new students sign/return), 9th Grade Standards, Adapted Script  (ready to read) Romeo & Juliet Full Text, MAKEUP WORK LINK, Eagle Anthology, Odyssey Movie Link

MONDAY:
  1. Finish Romeo and Juliet Projects
TUESDAY:
  1. Finish Romeo and Juliet Projects
WEDNESDAY:
  1. Finish Romeo and Juliet Projects
  2. Review a Hero's Journey Hero's Journey Link
  3. Complete Viewing Guide for Odyssey:  Odyssey Viewing Guide Link, Odyssey Movie Link
THURSDAY:
  1. Watch The Odyssey
  2. Continue Working on Viewing Guide (Due Friday 23rd)
  3. Notebook Check (11 Items)
FRIDAY: Check out the Eagle Anthology with original poems and stories from your classmates Eagle Anthology
  1. Finish watching The Odyssey: Odyssey Movie Link
  2. Continue Working on Viewing Guide:  Odyssey Viewing Guide Link (Due Monday 23rd) 
  3. Review/Complete Final Exam Study Guide: Final Exam Study Guide Link
  4. HW DUE TODAY: Whose to Blame Essay 
  5. HW ASSIGNED: Viewing Guide for Odyssey Due Monday 23rd.
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WEEK 17: Romeo and Juliet_Social Media Project_Essay


MONDAY
1. W-up #37: Choose one option to write a paragraph using text evidence from Act 1.
2. Viewing Guide: Finish viewing guide (1-40) and turn in for cw grade.
3. Brainstorm ideas for Romeo and Juliet essay. R+J Essay Link

TUESDAY
1. W-up #38; Choose one of the options below in the pic to write one paragraph using at least one quote from the play.  Use this link to access play: Adapted Script  (ready to read)

2. Vote for Rising Sophomore Class Officers (lunch ID): Vote Here

3. Who's to Blame: Type 5-paragraph essay.  You will need 3 minimum quotes from play.  Use this link to access Romeo and Juliet play: Adapted Script  (ready to read)

4. Social Media Project:
-Twitter Template: Click Link Here (Copy and paste the Twitter PPT slide 5 times for each act.  You will only need to save one PPT with all 5 slides in it)
-Twitter Student Example: Click Link Here
-Facebook Template: Click Link Here (Create 5 different Word Docs.  Each slide represents an act but cannot be copied if you are doing the Facebook template so you will need to save 5 separate word documents, labeling them act 1, 2, 3, etc)



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WEEK 16: USATESTPREP


MONDAY

1. Create a UsaTest Prep Account using link: How To Create a USATEST Prep Account
    • Go to www.usatestprep.com
    • Click on "Creat Account"
      • School ID: southcobb
      • Activation Code: stu1564
        • Username: (Your first name and last name without any spaces; ie: JonSmith)
        • Password: (Your first name and last name without any spaces; ie: JonSmith)
2. Find teacher (Mr. Leuleseged) and select 1st, 2nd or 4th block.
3. Click on "Practice" and select "9th Lit Milestones"
4. Select skills you missed on Mock Milestone to practice on website (Error Analysis Sheet)

TUESDAY

1. Review questions 25-40 on Mock EOC.
    • Add skills missed on error analysis sheet
    • Get onto www.usatestprep.com and remediate the skills you missed on Mock EOC
    • HW: Login and complete 2nd session of  usatestprep from home.  Your work is tracked online by me and will makeup 3 lab grades.
WEDNEDSAY 
1. Practice grammar skills missed on EOC.

THURSDAY
1. Review Mock EOC #50-65
2. Take notes on Test Patterns
3. Edit/Revise EOC #5 (Essay on School Inequality)

HW: Study for EOC by visiting links below.
SRI TEST LINK FOR HOMEROOM
Click on the Reading Inventory button (little blue icon on left)
Login/username = school ID                 Password = school ID
Directions:
1)    Inform students they will have three questions in the test they allowed to skip without penalty.  Remind them that this is a testing environment so no other programs should be open during the assessment.  Music may not be played during the assessment.
2)    Have students plug in their headphones.
3)    Students will be prompted to choose the types of books they like to read.
4)    After five minutes, encourage them to move on to the practice test to orient them to the system. 

5)    The actual test will start automatically following the practice test. 
Average testing time is 25 minutes.  
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WEEK 15: Debate/EOC Prep

Unit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 

MONDAY: 
1. Watch The Democratic debate between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Copy the organizer below and find six examples of persuasive appeals (KELP) and place on graphic organizer. *Debate Link*  Debate Link #2  Debate Link #3 K.E.L.P Link

 Graphic Organizer: 2 examples for each
|Kairos| What call to action is used to bring urgency to a policy or topic?
|Ethos| Who's trustworthiness is attacked or celebrated?
|Logos| What facts, examples are used to support/defend or disagree/refute?
|Pathos| What emotional appeal is used to create sympathy, anger, fear, etc?

2. Write a summary paragraph explaining the three examples you found in the debate and State you believe won the debate and why.

 TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
  1. Debates presented and graded using rubric. Rubric Link
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
  1. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the viewing guide. Viewing Guide Link
  2. HW: Research inequality in schools today.  Gather evidence you will use to argue the affirmative or negative for: Schools are institutions of equality where every child gets the same educational experience. Complete  a 5-paragraph persuasive essay that is due Monday 25th.


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