WEEK 16: April 24-28

RESOURCES: SyllabusTable of Content, BronxMasqNovelTutor.comThe Necklace, Women's March WebsiteNotebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30)Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPracticeTips for SocraticVocab List #5Debate RequirementsDebate StructureRhetorical Devices

MONDAY
  1. Timed Writing: Practice 7-point narratives using S.T.O.R.Y technique. See student sample 
HW: Choose one of the following writing prompts in the link >>>HERE<<< and complete a 4-point writing (2 paragraphs).

TUESDAY
  1. Timed Writing: Complete a 7-point argument essay using at least 3 sources (see articles below)

HW: Finish 7-point writing from class on whether music should be free.  Use the sample brainstorm and intro as a guide. 

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
    Dogs and cats may seem to have similar mouths, but the way they drink water is different. Write an expository essay to compare (tell similarities and differences) between the drinking method of dogs and cats. Use at least three sources in your essay (see articles below)
    FRIDAY
    CLASS AGENDA CLICK >>>HERE<<<

    WEEK 15: April 17-21 ***EOC PREP UNIT***

    RESOURCES: SyllabusTable of Content, BronxMasqNovelTutor.comThe Necklace, Women's March WebsiteNotebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30)Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPracticeTips for SocraticVocab List #5Debate RequirementsDebate StructureRhetorical Devices

    MONDAY-FRIDAY 
    1. Error Analysis for questions 30-61 on Mock EOC using USATestPrep.
    2. Complete 2, 4, and 7-point persuasive, informational and narrative writing each day.
    3. Complete EOC Practice #1 and #2 on USATestPrep (Due 4/20)
    HW: Complete practice questions, watch videos, and play games for each skill you did not master w/ 85% or higher from Mock Test (55 total) within the domains (7 total) in order for your score to move to 85% or above (dot will turn green).  All dots need to be green under your login by Friday 21st of this week for a  quiz grade.

    NEWS
    1. ) Here are our class anthology finalists. Congratulate them when you see them. 
    2.) VOTE for SGA >>>HERE<<<if you missed it in Homeroom: 


    WEEK 14: April 10-14

    RESOURCES: SyllabusTable of Content, BronxMasqNovelTutor.comThe Necklace, Women's March WebsiteNotebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30)Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPracticeTips for SocraticVocab List #5Debate RequirementsDebate StructureRhetorical Devices

    MONDAY-TUESDAY 
    1. Complete practice EOC test online by going to www.usatestprep.com

      1. Select "Create Account"
      2. Type Account ID: SouthCobb AND Student Activation Code: stu1564
      3. Create new account by making a username (lunch #) AND password (lunch #) 
      4. Login in with new account username and password.
      5. Select "Join Class" and select "Mr. Leuleseged" from dropdown menu
      6. Select "Mock EOC" under assignments and begin taking test and recording answers on answer sheet.
    HWPractice USATestPrep 30 minutes/night until all dots (skills) turn green.

    WEDNESDAY
    1. Watch "Water and Power-A California Heist" and complete a 2-point writing. 
    HW: Practice USATestPrep 30 minutes/night until all dots (skills) turn green.


    THURSDAY
    1. Error Analysis for Mock EOC (1-10)
    2. Mini-lesson on 4-Point Narrative Writing.  Writing Assignment: Describe a typical day in Southern California during this drought using first person point of view.
    HW: Practice USATestPrep 30 minutes/night until all dots (skills) turn green.


    FRIDAY
    1. Error Analysis for Mock EOC (11-20)
    2. 2-Point Informational Writing. Writing Topic: Explain the problem California is having with the drought.  What proposals do the city and mayor make to solve the problems with the drought.  Read the article https://newsela.com/articles/drought-losangeles/id/5626/ and complete 2 paragraphs (4-Point).
    3. Quiz (1-20) on writing domains practiced in class this week
    HW: Practice USATestPrep 30 minutes/night until all dots (skills) turn green.