WEEK 3: Characterization & Theme

MONDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
***CLEVER LOGIN LINK***
1. Class Discussion: Does Money Buy Happiness? Go to  join.nearpod.com and use code JQYAW
2. Notes: Copy the acronym for Characterization (STEAL)
3. CommonLit: Excerpt from "A Christmas Carol". How is Scrooge like Mme. Louisel?
    -Annotate text for characterization examples (minimum 5 examples of STEAL)
    -Answer Guided/Assessment Questions
    -Answer the short response #4 using RACE strategy (5-8 sentences w/ direct quotes).
 HW: Finish CommonLit "A Christmas Carol" and Zinc test.

TUESDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
***CLEVER LOGIN LINK***
1. Class Discussion:  Go to  join.nearpod.com and use code SCFID
2. Review Notes: Copy the acronym for Characterization (STEAL)
3. CommonLit: Excerpt from "A Christmas Carol". How is Scrooge like Mme. Louisel?
    -Annotate text for characterization examples (minimum 5 examples of STEAL)
    -Answer Guided/Assessment Questions
    -Answer the short response #4 using RACE strategy (5-8 sentences w/ direct quotes).
 HW: Finish CommonLit "A Christmas Carol" and Zinc test.

THURSDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
***CLEVER LOGIN LINK***
1. ELA SKI  (Student Knowledge Inventory) Assessment: Students will begin test in class and finish on their own. Students that log out before finishing test will not be able to come back to finish test without contacting teacher to enable testing again so DO NOT LOG OUT UNTIL DONE!
-STEP#1: Login to the CTLS Learn and select "Assessment".
-STEP#2: Complete entire test without logging out or taking breaks as that will kick you out of test.

2. ALTERNATE END: Using the rubric and student examples of alternate endings to Necklace, begin writing your new end for the short story.  Story due Monday 7th.
-Student Example
-Rubric
HW: Finish SKI test and begin rough draft of alternate ending.

FRIDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
***CLEVER LOGIN LINK***
1. SRI(Scholastic Reading Inventory): Students will take the exam to measure their lexile band.
-STEP# 1: Go to  https://h100003989.education.scholastic.com/HMHCentralGateway/
-STEP# 2: Select "Reading Inventory"
-STEP# 3: Next, choose the types of books you enjoy
-STEP# 4: Select "Continue" and begin testing

2. ALTERNATE END: Using the rubric and student examples of alternate endings to Necklace, begin writing your new end for the short story.  Story due Monday 7th.
-Student Example
-Rubric
HW: Finish SKI & SRI test and work on rough draft of alternate ending.

WEEK 2: Remote Learning

MONDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
1. Warmup: join.nearpod.com using code VQWUT
2. Go to Clever and select CommonLit app.  Find The Necklace assignment using steps below.  If unable to get into CommonLit, please text me and use this PDF version of Necklace to copy your answers.
    -STEP #1: Click on Active Directory
    -STEP #2: Type in Microsoft username (students@cobbk12.org)
    -STEP #3: Click on CommonLit
    -STEP #4: Find assignment "The Necklace" and annotate/highlight text illustrating Madame Louisel's character, answer the guided & assessment multiple choice, and write down a paragraph in text box if there is one present.
HW: Finish CommonLit "Necklace" due Tuesday 25th.

TUESDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
1. Warmup: join.nearpod.com using code HTELW
2. Writer's Workshop: Review Necklace short story, and paragraph using RACE strategy.
3. Review Quill Assessment. Use Clever to get in.
HW: Rewrite Necklace paragraph in CommonLit, Begin working on Quill Assignments based on questions you missed on last weeks test.  

THURSDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
1. Warmup: join.nearpod.com using code YCJLW 
2. Syllabus Review. Take notes for Syllabus Quiz Friday
3. Annotation: Go back and annotate Necklace for evidence of what type of character Monsier Louisel was (5 or more annotations)
3. Necklace Discussion: Who is to blame for the unfortunate, and ironic ending?
4. Score/Revise: 2-pt writing about Irony and Attitude of Mathilde in short story.
HW: Review Syllabus for Syllabus Quiz, rewrite your RACE paragraph in CommonLit (Questions 8, 9). Due Friday

FRIDAY
***ZOOM LINK_Period #2***
***ZOOM LINK_Period #4***
1. Warmup: join.nearpod.com using code SCJNB
2. Syllabus Quiz join.nearpod.com using code SCJNB
3. Alternate Ending: Review rubric and participate in collaborative Nearpod brainstorm.
4. Zinc Placement Test: Use steps below to access Zinc exam
    STEP #1: Go to Clever
    STEP #2: Select SpringBoard app

 











  STEP #3: Select Zinc Access app


STEP #4: Scroll to top right side of page and click on bell. Under notifications you will see your your Zinc Placement Test.
HW: FINISH ZINC PLACEMENT TEST BY MONDAY.

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

How to Login to Cobb Teaching & Learning System (CTLS), Link #2

Student Access of Office 365 from Home

• The Virtual Bell Schedule (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday)
  • 8:00am - 9:10am [1st Block]
    9:10am - 9:20am [Break]
    9:20am - 10:30am [2nd Block] 
    10:30am - 10:40am [Break]
    10:40am  - 11:50am [3rd Block] 
    11:50am - 12:20pm [Lunch Break]
    12:20pm - 1:30pm   [4th Block] 
    1:30pm - 3:30pm [Independent Work, Dual Enrollment, Work-Based Learning]
• Wednesdays will be used for completing homework, remediation, enrichment, specialized instruction, and extra help for students.  Teachers/departments will communicate specific times they'll be available for assistance and tutorial sessions on Wednesdays.  The Friday bell schedule may tentatively be adjusted by ten minutes to incorporate the school-wide Literacy Block.
• If you are still in need of a student device for learning, please email Mrs. Maria Larrucea (maria.larrucea@cobbk12.org) with your request, with your picture ID attached.
• If your student has issues logging into the platform once the instructions are provided by the district, please email our Media Specialist department chair Mr. Brian Ragsdale (brian.ragsdale@cobbk12.org).
• Suggestions for student success during virtual learning: log on at least five minutes prior to the start of each class, be in a quiet location, check technology before logging in, wear school appropriate attire, stay muted when others are speaking, actively participate, raise your hand to speak and utilize the chat box for questions/comments, and speak clearly when called upon.

Please continue to refer to the CCSD school re-opening plan by CLICKING HERE for regular updates to the re-opening of all CCSD schools.  Also, stay informed by checking our South Cobb H.S. website on a regular basis.  We look forward to another great year at THE Best, THE One, THE Only, THE South Cobb High School... #SoarWithPride!

WEEK 1: August 17th

Welcome to 9 Literature & Composition. My name is Edom Leuleseged and this will be your first stop each day to receive the daily agenda and Zoom and Clever Link to complete all course work.

MONDAY

1. Zoom Mtg: Zoom Link_Period #2  Zoom Link_Period #4

2. Contact Info Form

3. Flip-Grid Introductions and Body Biographies. Join Code: 65aa15ce

HW: Fill-out Contact Sheet and work on Flip Grid Intro

TUESDAY

1. Zoom Mtg: Period#2 Zoom Link 8/17-8/21 @9:30  Period #4 Zoom Link @12:30

 Zoom Expectations 

2. Brainstorm: What makes up our personal identity? Jot down 3 important elements.

3. Nearpod (code SYPKZ): spoken word on identity.

4. FlipGrid: 3 min video introduction of your self due Thursday 20th.  See student example >HERE<

HW: Fill-out Contact Sheet and work on Flip Grid (8/20)

THURSDAY

1. Zoom Expectations, Zoom Link_Period #2, Period #4 Zoom Link @12:30

2. Warmup: Go to join.nearpod.com and enter code VITAQ

3. Review rubric for body bio introductions.

4. Present introductions in class for grade (see FlipGrid:)

5. Write down 3 things about a classmate you learned using join.nearpod.com and enter code 

HW: Leave a comment on one student video.

FRIDAY

1. Warmup: Go to join.nearpod.com and enter code IGXJR. 

2. Diagnostic Test: Go to Clever and select the Quill app (see image below). 

    -Step #1: Select Microsoft for login and choose Active Directory

    -Step #2: Enter username (first.last@students.cobbk12.org)

    -Step #3: Click on your class section (9 Literature & Comp)

    -Step #4: Click start to begin test.

HW: Finish test. 

QUILL 

HELPFUL RESOURCES

How to Login to Cobb Teaching & Learning System (CTLS), Link #2

Student Access of Office 365 from Home

• The Virtual Bell Schedule (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday)
  • 8:00am - 9:10am [1st Block]
    9:10am - 9:20am [Break]
    9:20am - 10:30am [2nd Block] 
    10:30am - 10:40am [Break]
    10:40am  - 11:50am [3rd Block] 
    11:50am - 12:20pm [Lunch Break]
    12:20pm - 1:30pm   [4th Block] 
    1:30pm - 3:30pm [Independent Work, Dual Enrollment, Work-Based Learning]
• Wednesdays will be used for completing homework, remediation, enrichment, specialized instruction, and extra help for students.  Teachers/departments will communicate specific times they'll be available for assistance and tutorial sessions on Wednesdays.  The Friday bell schedule may tentatively be adjusted by ten minutes to incorporate the school-wide Literacy Block.
• If you are still in need of a student device for learning, please email Mrs. Maria Larrucea (maria.larrucea@cobbk12.org) with your request, with your picture ID attached.
• If your student has issues logging into the platform once the instructions are provided by the district, please email our Media Specialist department chair Mr. Brian Ragsdale (brian.ragsdale@cobbk12.org).
• Suggestions for student success during virtual learning: log on at least five minutes prior to the start of each class, be in a quiet location, check technology before logging in, wear school appropriate attire, stay muted when others are speaking, actively participate, raise your hand to speak and utilize the chat box for questions/comments, and speak clearly when called upon.

Please continue to refer to the CCSD school re-opening plan by CLICKING HERE for regular updates to the re-opening of all CCSD schools.  Also, stay informed by checking our South Cobb H.S. website on a regular basis.  We look forward to another great year at THE Best, THE One, THE Only, THE South Cobb High School... #SoarWithPride!

Your Principal Perry