WEEK 12: March 27-31

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
Writer's Workshop:
  1. Finish debates on social issues.
  2. Review Unit 2 Research Paper
    • Thesis Formation
    • Body Paragraph #1: Rebuttal
HW: Create an introduction paragraph by adding a hook some background info about topic (2 sentences), and add your thesis you already completed in class.

FormulaHook+Info About Topic+Thesis=Introduction Paragraph
_______________________________________________________________________________
WEDNESDAY
Writer's Workshop:
  1. Teacher Conference: Introduction paragraph and rebuttal paragraph 
  2. Rough Draft: Complete an introduction (H.I.T) and your rebuttal (R/A.C.E.R) paragraph in the lab.  
  3. Research: Continue gathering citations and evidence for body paragraphs.  You need 3 sources (websites) to complete the work cited page typed and ready to turn in Friday 31st.
HW: 1st THREE paragraphs (intro, body 1, and body 2) due Thursday 30th.
_______________________________________________________________________________
THURSDAY
Writer's Workshop:
  1. Complete rough draft (ALL 5 paragraphs)
  2. Extra Credit: Those writing a satire instead of developing your debate topic need to look at this student example of a satire.  He proposes a solution to the problem of poor school attendance.
  3. Peer-Edit: Have at least ONE student read over your paper for:
  4. Final Draft: Begin typing your essay.  Typed paper with works cited due Friday 31st.
HW: Rewrite your rough draft in pen and complete Works Cited organizer with a minimum of 3 sources (websites)...ALL DUE FRIDAY 31ST.  ANYONE WITHOUT A COMPLETE ROUGH DRAFT WILL RECEIVE NO HIGHER THAN A 60% ON THE FINAL DRAFT!!!
_________________________________________________________________________________FRIDAY
Writer's Workshop:
  1. Publish: Type final version of paper, with a cover page and works cited page (Place websites into citation maker from your works cited organizer)
HW: 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. It will ask you to "add assignment for class" so make sure to click "yes" 
  7. Take Mock EOC test under assignments.  It will be for a quiz grade and we will use it to prepare for the EOC from April 10-28th.




WEEK 11: March 20-24

RESOURCES: SyllabusTable of ContentBronxMasqNovelTutor.comThe NecklaceWomen's March WebsiteNotebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30)Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPracticeTips for SocraticVocab List #5 

MONDAY-TUESDAY
  1. Finish The Great Debaters and complete 1-26 of viewing guide.
  2. Choose a topic to debate.  Start here: Pro vs. Con or Link 2 
  3. Review following items for Debate:

WEEK 10: March 13-17

RESOURCES: SyllabusTable of ContentBronxMasqNovelTutor.comThe NecklaceWomen's March WebsiteNotebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30)Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPracticeTips for SocraticVocab List #5 

MONDAY
  1. Documentary:  Finish watching 13th and complete organizer for the writing process
HW:  Body paragraph due Tuesday 14th.

TUESDAY
  1. Benchmark Testing:  Complete 21 questions to gather data on individual/class weaknesses in preparation of EOC.
  2. Writer's Workshop:  Edit/Revise body paragraph from 13th.  Edit/Revise focus will be on specific evidence and examples (green) to support the director's claim "13th Amendment did not abolish slavery."
HW:  Revise/Edit body paragraph for 13th focusing on adding specific citations, and examples from film.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
  1. Writer's Workshop: Edit/Revise body paragraph for explanation and analysis (red). See student example.
  2. Mini-lesson: Cross Examination (4 Types)
  3. Film: Watch Great Debaters and complete the viewing guide (3 parts)
HW:  Vocab List 6 (2 words a day) and complete viewing guide for where we left off in film.

FRIDAY
  1. Mini-Lesson: Rhetorical Devices 
  2. Film: Finish watching Great Debaters and complete the viewing guide (3 parts)
  3. Write two R/ACER paragraphs for short answer questions on viewing guide for film.  See sample R/ACER paragraphs
HW:  Complete viewing guide (ALL 3 PARTS). Choose one debate topic to add to group list on Monday.

WEEK 9: March 6-10


Monday: 
NEED 10 QUESTIONS TOTAL FROM 4 SOURCES (book, movie, two text)
  1. Read speech and generate 3 questions for our seminar related to the subject matter: Malcolm X Speech on Separation Vs. Segregation.  Who in the movie would agree with Malcolm? See Freedom Writer's Character List
  2. Read the article on School Choice or Access to College for Undocumented and generate questions to help us understand the benefits and problems with school choice.  Why do you believe it is good or bad?
  3. Research discussion questions online for The "Bronx Masquerade" and the movie "Freedom Writer's" to add to your Socratic Seminar questions. Here are some ideas:
    1. Domestic Abuse
    2. Power of Literature and Poetry
    3. Diversity=Good 
    4. Diversity=Bad
    5. School Choice
    6. Fitting in to new surroundings
    7. Self-Hate
    8. Peer Pressure
    9. Challenges of Teaching 
    10. Challenges of Learning
    11. Gangs/Violence/Poverty
    12. Racism
    13. Inner Beauty 
    14. Media's Definition of Beauty
    15. Pursuing Love vs. Career (dream for life)
Tuesday
  1. Warm-up: 3 questions on Socratic Seminar norms.
  2. HW Check: 10 questions for seminar (see Mon)
  3. Socratic Seminar
  4. Reflection paragraph
HW: NONE
Wednesday-Friday
  1. Vocab List #5. Due Thursday 16th.
  2. Mini-lesson: Media Bias (see: S.S.S.L.O.P) and Persuasive Appeals (K.E.L.P)
  3. Apply notes on KELP and SSSLOP to documentary "13th" by placing examples of each persuasive method used by director in appropriate box on organizer.
  4. Review article on prison quotas
HW: SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT/VOCAB LIST 5(two words a day)