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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WEEK 14: Debate/Mock EOC Prep

Unit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 

MONDAY
1. MOCK EOC ERROR ANALYSIS

 TUESDAY
1. Debate organizer: Link
2. Notes on Debate: Link
3. Vocab from Notes:
  • Affirmative
  • Negative
  • Rebuttal/Counter Argument
  • Claim
  • Warrant
  • Data
4. Debate Structure:

Topics for Debate: Link

WEDNESDAY

  1. W-up 34: Cross Examination.Directions: Read the resolve below and come up with 2 cross examination questions for the debater that will weaken their argument.
    Resolved: The death penalty should be legal because it deters horrific crimes from happening by establishing fear in the hearts of the criminals who would dare to commit this crimes.
    Cross Examination
    1.
    2. 
  2. Complete an introduction, body and conclusion for your debate. Link
  3. Take notes and complete cross examination questions. Link
  4. HW; Debates due tomorrow.  Quiz on vocab on Friday.
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WEEK 12: 1984

ORWELL WAS RIGHT ABOUT 1984 HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE. WATCH: https://youtu.be/OpJOpctkFQM

Unit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 

MONDAY HW DUE TODAY: 5 paragraph essay (see: Brainstorm Link)
AGENDA:
  1. Watch 1984 (1984 (novel link)
  2. Complete Discussion Questions (1984)  
TUESDAY
  1. Watch 1984 (1984 (novel link)
  2. Complete Discussion Questions (1984)
WEDNESDAY
  1. Watch 1984 (1984 (novel link)
  2. Complete Discussion Questions (1984) 
  3. HW DUE FRIDAY: 

THURSDAY
  1. Extended Response #3 (essay section)
FRIDAY
  1. EOC Mock Test (multiple choice sec.)
  2. HW: Complete 1-66 of the discussion questions for 1984
  3. EXTRA CREDIT DUE APRIL 11: 
    • Novel: Read 1984.
    • Discussion Questions: Finish discussion questions for 1984 (#'s 67-142) (Link: Discussion Questions (1984) 
    • Vocab: Complete 6 pages of vocabulary for 1984 by finding each word in the novel and matching it to its definition (Link: 1984 Vocabulary)
    • Article: Read the article about US media bias during Nazi Germany in 1931 and write an essay explaining what types of media bias (SSSSLOP) were used to present bias information about Hitler as news to the world.  Was the bias supportive or critical of the Nazi/Hitler regime.  Provide evidence from both articles (Link: Article Link #1, Article Link #2)
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WEEK 11 (1984)

IUnit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 

MONDAY
  1. Persuasive Test #1: Write in top left name,date, period. You have 20 minutes only.
  2. Finalize EOC #1: Proofread your rough draft after getting a grade then type it in Word and save to your lunch number. 
  3. Class Anthology: Type up the poem or short story you will add to class anthology if you haven't already and save to lunch number
  4. Gallery Walk: At 10:30, copy the media bias organizer below and begin gallery walk. Visit a minimum of two computers and complete the graphic organizer that you copied in your notes section. Organizer: Headline|  Media Bias Types| Aprrove/Criticize 

TUESDAY
  1. W-up 30#:Fast Food/Min Wage. Read the article and find evidence from author for why he believes the minimum wage should be raised. Complete sections 1-4 in writing process organizer.
  2. Intro 1984:  

WEDNESDAY
  1. W-up 32: War on Drugs Targets Blacks. Read the HuffPost article and answer the following question: What were the real motivations (reasons) for the War on Drug started by Nixon in 1971?  Provide evidence from the interview making sure to explain the effects of this big lie on the various communities targeted.
  2. Notes: 10 Characteristics of Totalitarianism

 THURSDAY
  1.  W-up #32: Word Map "Propaganda." Write The definition for the word propaganda use it in a sentence provide examples of propaganda and the symbol or image that represents the concept of propaganda.
  2. TOP/Brainstorm/Movie: Watch "The Giver" and gather evidence of how the movie is an example of dystopian society.  Use the notes below to understand the 9 characteristics of dystopian worlds. 
FRIDAY  

  1. EOC Extended Response #2: Develop a 5 paragraph essay for the writing topic above under Thursday for the Giver.
  2. Test: Study this week's notes: Propaganda Techniques , Dystopian Society, 10 Characteristics of Totalitarianism, and class vocab below.

UPCOMING DATES
3/25: Test/EOC Extended Response #2
3/28: Notebook Check #5
3/28: Begin reading 1984 1984 (novel link)
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WEEK 10: Unit 2 (Perspective)

Unit Focus: Perspective Unit
Week Focus: Persuasive Elements 
Resources: Course Syllabus (new students sign/return), Unit 2 Vocab, Media Bias Types


MONDAY:
A.) W-up #25: Types of Media Bias 


B.) Quiz: Media Bias (1-6 below)
C.) Notes: Finish notes on types of media bias. Media Bias Types
E.) HuffPost: Read the editorial A Citizen's View: The Responsibility of the Media in a Democratic Society and in your notes section answer the following questions:

  • Explain what the author means when using Thomas Jefferson's quote "The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, in as much as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors." 
  • What are 3 solutions to media bias the author mentions.
  • What is one example of media bias the author used to frame the problem.
F.) Barely a Story: Think of a story not worthy of the news and design a paper using the link below. Include 2 examples of media bias in it. One slide should be the newspaper slide and the second slide should explain the types of media bias you used.  This will be presented in the lab on Monday. March 21.
Article Link (Sam Hughes)
Newspaper Maker

TUESDAY:
  1. W-up #26: Media Bias Scenario.
  2. Review: Pop Quiz Answers (C, B, A, D, C, C)
  3. Media Bias Exercise: on Sir Sam Steps Down vs. Hughes Fired by Cabinet 
  4. Watch: Outfoxed and placing examples of media bias from documentary onto Media Bias Organizer (Notes #16/17).
WEDNESDAY:
  1. W-up 27: Persuasive Appeals (Story of Kairos). Read the story of Kairos and answer the questions.
  2. Notes: KELP/6 Persuasive Techniques Persuasive Techniques (6)
  3. Practice Questions (1-10 KELP) Persuasive Appeals (KELP)
  4. HW: Research 1 issue important to you that you want people to agree/believe. Use the links below.Issues Link #1
THURSDAY:
  1. W-up #28: St. Patrick's Day.  Explain what you would do if you had a lucky 4 leaf clover and any wish was your command.  What would you do with it?
  2. Watch: History of St. Patrick's Day and read "How the Irish Became White" 
    • Discussion: How is the treatment of current Hispanic migrants similar to that of the first Irish Americans?
  3. Social Issue Poster: Copy the organizer from this link  and complete a rough draft for your social issue.  It must include:
    •  A catch slogan (rhyme or repetition)
    • 2-3 persuasive appeals (KELP)
    • An image (drawing, print-out, graph, symbol)
    • Color
FRIDAY:
  • Mock EOC Extended Response #1: 
      1. Essay Topic: According to the author, should the war on drugs end? Provide evidence of his argument by developing a five paragraph essay. Each body paragraph must focus on a different persuasive appeal (KELP).
      2. Brainstorm: T.O.P before you gather info to put in brainstorm (in rough draft section copy essay topic and complete both TOP/brainstorm)
      3. Gather Evidence: Read the article 7 Facts About Drugs That Will Make You Question Everything You Know and watch the video on addiction to gather evidence you will place on brainstorm and use in essay paragraphs.
      4. HW Rough Draft: Type up rough draft in word doc and save as Mock EOC 1 to your lunch number. 

    UPCOMING EVENTS
    March 21: Media Bias Test (S.S.S.S.L.O.P and K.E.L.P, 6 Techniques, Vocab)
    March 21: Media Bias PowerPoint Due (3 slides: 1 against, 1 in-favor, 1 t-chart explanation)

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    WEEK 9: Intro Unit 2 (Persuasive)

    Unit Focus: Novel Unit
    Week Focus: Literary Elements 
    Resources: Course Syllabus (new students sign/return), Unit 2 Vocab

    MONDAY:

    1. Forms of Poetry:  Choose one poem, or song lyric you completed for Open Mic and type it up so that we can add it to the class anthology.  This will be for a project grade.  Use the "forms of poetry" link to help you with the structure.
    2. Unit 2 Vocab: In your notes/vocab section define each term for the second unit.
    3. Dems vs. Repubs: In your notes, make a t-chart of the differences between both political parties in the US. 
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    WEEK 8: Bronx Masquerade

    MONDAY

    1. Finish column with 5 activities (see reference sec.)
    2. Complete Unit 1 Review Questions (due Mar. 3)
    3. HW Tonight:  In rough draft section, brainstorm ideas for a new Bronx Masquerade character/poem. Write a summary about your new character you will add to novel.  Explain why you choose them and explain their personality and physical traits as well as any internal or external conflict.
    TUESDAY


    UPCOMING DATES:
    Feb 29: Open Mic Entry #3 Grade
    Feb. 29: Lab Assignment Due(5 activities from 1 column)
    March 1: New Character Idea Due (see Mon. Agenda)
    March 2: Rough Draft of "New Character" Assignment Due (Complete w/ Sub)
    March 3: Unit 1 Review Questions Due
    March 4: Unit Test on all of Bronx Masquerade
    March 7: Unit 2 Begins (Perspective/Argue) 



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    WEEK 7: Bronx Masquerade

    MONDAY
    1. Pop Quiz: On a separate sheet of paper, label it Bronx Masquerade Pop Quiz. Complete each section in the organizer below for characters Tanisha through Porscha.
         2. W-up #18: Bullying.  Watch the video in the link Teen Bullied For Stuttering Blows Away Judges on 'The Voice: Australia' and answer the following question: How is this contestant like any of the characters in the novel we are reading provide evidence to support your comparison. 

         3. Complete Weekly Activities (1 per week) This is due next Monday. 

    TUESDAY

    1. Counselor Presentation: 4 Year Goals

    WEDNESDAY
    1. W-up #18: Guns on Campus.  Read the article about a Georgia bill that went through the House on Monday allowing "Guns on Campus" and write a paragraph defending or opposing the law (think: OREO).
    2. W-up #19: Water.  Watch the spoken word "Water" and complete the sections of the Tell Me organizer.
    3. E Squared (E2): Research reasons for supporting or opposing guns on Georgia college campuses.  Use the links below to complete a paragraph using what you learned about topic.  Use the resouce below the links to guide your writing.  This writing needs to be on separate paper and signed by Mr. Leu in order to receive extra credit from your History or Literature teacher. You are responsible for turning the paragraph into the teacher for extra credit.   
              Resources:
              *Thesis Statement Formula: Topic (Guns on campus) + Position (agree/disagree) + Reasons
              *Body Paragraph: Minimum 8 sentence
                       a)Topic Sentence (Your position about guns)
                       b)Reason #1 (logical, emotional, or ethical reason why you agree/disagree)
                       c)Example #1 (list of names, dates, events, facts, stories to support your position)
                       d)Explanation #1 (how or why are your examples enough for people to agree with you)
                       e)Reason #2
                       f)Example #2
                       g)Explanation #3
                       h)Restate topic sentence and reason

    THURSDAY

    1. W-up #20/21: Open Letter.  Analyze Porscha's open letter to her mother.  What is her tone in the writing.  What internal conflict had she been struggling with?  Once you have answered the questions above write your own open letter forgiving someone who has done you wrong.  Mimic the structure used by Porcsha.


    FRIDAY

    1. W-up #21/22: TPCASTT-Bronx Masquerade.  Analyze the student poem by Jamel a former student of mine using TPCASTT.
    2. Notebook Check #3
    3. Finish documentary on black history and complete Top 10 (List 10 things you didn't know).
    UPCOMING DATES:
    Feb. 26: Open Mic Entry #3
    Feb 29: Deadline for Eagle Anthology (extra credit if you submit final copy of orig. poem)
    Feb. 29: Lab Assignment Due(5 activities from 1 column)
    March 4: Unit Test on all of Bronx Masquerade
    March 7: Unit 2 Begins (Perspective/Argue) 




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    WEEK 6: Bronx Masquerade

    ENJOY THE BREAK...here's some fire poetry put to music for your listening pleasures: http://youtu.be/-mlg-fFJZGA

    Unit Focus: Novel Unit
    Week Focus: Literary Elements 

    MONDAY/TUESDAY: (No Warm-up for periods 1 & 2 due to guest speaker)
    1. Warm-up #16: "Can We Auto-Correct Our Humanity", "Can We Auto-Correct Our Humanity" (link #2)
      • Read/Listen to the poem above.  What is the author's attitude about technology?  Provide 2 examples from the poem.
    2. Silently read each of the following character's parts and poems for this weeks quiz covering pages 1-80. Bronx Masquerade Text (pg. 1-80).  Choose one of the poems in novel as your inspiration for your Open Mic poem this Friday 12th.
      • Gloria Martinez--Message to a Friend
      • Janell Battle--Inside & Mirror, Mirror 
      • Leslie Lucas--Common Ground
      • Judianne Alexander--Cocoon
      • Lupe Algarin--El Noche
      • Tanisha Scott--For the Record
      • Devin Hope--Black Box
      • Sterling S. Hughes--D-Train
      • Diondra Jordan--High Dive
    3. Complete the 2nd activity from your column (5 activities due Feb 29). Bronx Masquerade Weekly Activities (1 per week)
    4. Watch "The Unspoken Word" documentary about Atlanta spoken word contestants.
    5. Complete the sections below on the graphic organizer for each poet/poem.  Will be checked on notebook check following break.
      • Subject
      • Author's Attitude
      • Theme/Lesson
      • Style/Things I Liked
    WEDNESDAY: (Sub)
    THURSDAY:
    1. W-up #17: Police Brutality.  What problems face the citizens of Ferguson at the hands of the police?  Provide evidence of problems cited in the DOJ lawsuit
    2. Extended Metaphor Poem Workshop Poem Examples
    3. HW: Complete Open Mic Entry #2

    FRIDAY:
    1. Quiz (pgs. 38-80)
    2. Open Mic Poem Due
    3. Extra Credit: Download the demo of the book The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and write a one page summary of what you learned about the justice system and it will replace one missing CW or HW grade. The New Jim Crow (link)
    4. HW: Read pgs. 80-130 over the break and work on your lab activity (columns for novel).
    UPCOMING DATES:
    Feb. 22: Pop-Quiz on novel pages 80-130
    Feb. 23: Guidance Councilor Workshop
    Feb. 26: Open Mic Entry #3
    Feb. 29: Lab Assignment Due(5 activities from 1 column)
    March 4: Unit Test on all of Bronx Masquerade
    March 7: Unit 2 Begins (Perspective/Argue) 
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