WEEK 11: "To Kill a Mockingbird"

RESOURCES: Syllabus EAGLE WRITING CENTER (extra credit) To Kill a Mockingbird Zinc Link
MONDAY

1. Click on link to Zinc, a new resource we will use each Monday to improve our reading and vocabulary comprehension. Once in Clever, select Zinc and look in notification (looks like a bell in top right corner):
• Read article answer 3 questions about text
• Answer writing prompt with one paragraph (RACER) in your notebook.
• Play vocab game to study for chapter 1-5 quiz on Friday 26th.

HW: Complete 2-point writing for assigned Zinc article

TUESDAY

1. Double-entry: Gather evidence of Atticus Finch's character in chapters 1-5.
2. Watch TKAM (chapters 1-5) and complete viewing guide

HW: Read chapter 1-5 and complete vocab list.

WEDNESDAY

1. Double-entry: Gather evidence of Atticus Finch's character in chapters 1-5.
2. Socratic Seminar 
3. Watch TKAM (chapters 1-5) and complete viewing guide

HW: Read chapter 1-5 and study vocab on Zinc.  Login info below.
Username: First.LastName@students.cobbk12.org
Password: lunch number

THURSDAY

1. Mini-lesson: Research Process (note vs. source cards; works cited page)
2. Research: Gather evidence to support your answers to the research questions.
3. Thesis Sentence Practice

HW: Read chapter 1-5 and study vocab on Zinc. Login info below.
Username: First.LastName@students.cobbk12.org
Password: lunch number

FRIDAY

1. Chapters 1-5 quiz POSTPONED TO MONDAY 29TH
2. Research: Gather evidence to support your answers to the research questions.
3. Rough Draft of introduction and 1st body paragraph

HW: Complete your second source/note sheet and write an introduction paragraph using the formula H(hook)+I(info about topic)+T(thesis statement).  Use the student example >>>HERE<<< and the PPT in completing your first paragraph of your research paper.

WEEK 10: Research/Essay Writing

RESOURCES: Syllabus EAGLE WRITING CENTER (extra credit) TKAM Novel

MONDAY-TUESDAY

1. Click on link to Zinc, a new resource we will use each Monday to improve our reading and vocabulary comprehension. Once in Clever, select Zinc and look in notification (looks like a bell in top right corner):
• Take High School Exam to test your reading levels. Record your score (1-7 scale).
• Play vocab game before reading How to be a Good Bad American Girl using Zinc.
• Complete 5 question quiz after reading to prepare us for our reading of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird

WEDNESDAY

1. W-up: Transition Words
2. Notes on Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
3. Read Ch. 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird
4. Discuss the main characters introduced in chapter 1.

THURSDAY

1. W-up: 4-point writing.  Describe what it was like being African American in the South at the turn of the century.  Use facts about segregation on pages 196-199 to develop your situation.
2. Review Jim Crow notes
3. Preview Ch. 1 Vocab
4. Read Chapter 1-2.
5. Complete vocab list 

FRIDAY

1. Read chapters 1-2 in class.  Complete a double-entry journal by finding a quote/example showing the development of the characters, setting, or conflict.
2. Watch TKAM and complet viewing guide
3. 2-point writing: How is the introduction of the novel different than that in the movie?

HW DUE MONDAY: Read chapters 1-4.  Complete vocab list.  Prepare to be tested on the events and vocab in the first couple of chapters.

WEEK 9: RESEARCH/DEBATE

MONDAY:

1. Practice labeling ethos, logos, pathos by using handout (notes).  Analyze song by J Cole for persuasive appeals.
2. Vocab List #6
3. Read 3 examples of persuasive writing (essay, speech, song).  Use organizer to gather information from writings. 
• Speech #1: "Women's Rights to the Suffrage"
• Speech #2: "Ain't I a Woman?"
4. Share/Tell: Discuss the 3 claims in the persuasive writings and identify the persuasive appeal used most to convince reader.

HW: Watch the news OR  advertisements tonight.  Sum-up the main argument (claim; ie: Donald Trump is a liar) in the news or advertisement. Prepare to discuss which appeal (ie: Kairos, Ethos, Logos, Pathos) was heavily used to make the point.

TUESDAY

1. W-up: Identify if ethos has been used effectively in each statement.
2. Use persuasive appeals notes from Monday to annotate the President Obama's speech "America's Schoolchildren" in Sprinboard textbook (pgs. 69-75)
3. Complete discussion questions on pg. 75

HW: NONE

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

1. W-up: Identify if pathos (Wednesday) and logos (Thursday) has been used effectively in each statement.
2. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the viewing guide.
3. Use notes to analyze the 3 debates in film--Paul Quinn, Oklahoma City College, and Harvard--for persuasive appeals. 

HW: Complete Vocab List #6, and practice identifying and creating arguments using pathos, ethos, logos using STUDY GUIDE. QUIZ FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH!!!

WEEK 8: Unit Project

RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio,Bronx Masquerade Review, Bronx Masquerade Figurative Language Review TPCASTT Unit 1 Vocab Lists Poetry Types Tone List
EAGLE WRITING CENTER SIGN-UP

MONDAY-TUESDAY (Lab Days)
1. Sit next to your peer editor. Share gmail addresses.
2. Type up new character submission using Google Docs.
3. Use resources below to help you write/publish story.
-Engaging Leads to Start Story
-Last Years Stories
-Dialogue Examples in Bronx Masquerade

-Google Doc Example

4. By end of Tuesday, share your Google Doc with peer-editor sitting next to you and proofread story for mistakes and leave recommendations.  Peer-editing is mandatory and will be a part of your final grade of project.
HW: Project due Wednesday 19th at start of class.

WEEK 7: Unit Exam/Project

RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio,Bronx Masquerade Review, Bronx Masquerade Figurative Language Review TPCASTT Unit 1 Vocab Lists Poetry Types Tone List
EAGLE WRITING CENTER SIGN-UP

MONDAY-TUESDAY (Lab Days)
1. W-up: Revise narration using dialogue for Shemeka on Monday and Sam and Billy on Tuesday.
2. Review Unit Project Rubric
3. Prewrite: Complete plot organizer before beginning to draft your story.
4. Draft: In your rough draft section write in pencil your rough draft. MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE SPACE (write a line/skip a line)
5. Exchange email address with your peer-editor (partner).
TODAY'S LINKS: 
-Project Rubric
-Engaging Leads to Start Story
-Last Years Stories
-Dialogue Examples in Bronx Masquerade

WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Revise paragraph using dialogue
2. Notes: Imagery (5 senses).
3. Analyze passage for imagery before adding 3 adjectives, conjunctions, or simile's into you rough draft for your new character submission
HW: Rough draft due Thurs.

THURSDAY
1. W-up: Revise paragraph using dialogue
2. Pre-write HW Check (3 pts). Checking for plot organizer, your STEAL paragraph explaining your new character idea, and your rough draft for your story.
3. Drafting: Write poem for project that reveals the character's central conflict, dreams/passions, or important thoughts. 
HW: Study for Unit Test by reviewing all the highlighted links here. Vocab Lists 1-5, character logs for all 17 characters/poems, notes on TPCAST, figurative language and characterization (STEAL strategy), and rules for punctuating dialogue (practice #1, practice #2).

FRIDAY
1. Pre-writing HW Check for New Character (story, poem, reflection all due)
2. Unit Test 1
3. Open Mic: Share poems submitted for New Character Project
HW: Revise rough draft including 1-2 page story with narration and dialogue, as well as poem and Tyrone's reflection.  ALL are DUE MONDAY 17th!. Look at Poetry Types to help you with choosing a poem structure.

WEEK 6: Novel Unit

RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio,Bronx Masquerade Review, Bronx Masquerade Figurative Language Review TPCASTT VOCAB #4 Poetry Types

MONDAY
NO SCHOOL!!!

TUESDAY
1. Double-entry journal (Sterling-Steve)
2. Review pgs. 80-120 and update logs (vocab/character). Due at end of class. Use review resources above to study for tomorrow's quiz.
HW: Writing Prompt: In Mr. Ward's class, are a variety of students and personalities.  Imagine a new character to add to Nikki Grimes' novel Bronx Masquerade. What is his/her name.  What are they passionate about? Describe what makes this character different than the rest and why he/she would make for a good new character.  Include what this character may be hiding or struggling with in your answer.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. W-up: Revise dialogue for punctuation errors.
2. Novel Quiz #3
3. Conferences: Share new character idea with class and take notes on suggestions.
4. Writer's Workshop: Writing dialogue exercise

HW: Read pgs 120-167 and add to character logs.

FRIDAY
1. Read pgs. 120-167 (Raynard-Porscha) and complete logs.
2. Visit website on Poetry Types.  and choose one poem structure you will use to write your New Character poem. If you are writing a song then begin drafting it.
3. Complete a TPCAST for your poem. Due on Monday.  Tell me your poems Title, Paraphrase in a sentence what it will be about, list the Connotation/Fig Language you will use, the Attutude of poem, if there are any Shifts and the Theme/Moral of poem, or song.

HW: Read pgs 120-167 and add to character and vocab logs. TPCAST for New Character Project due on poem you are submitting with story.

WEEK 5: Novel Unit

RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio, Online Novel, TPCASTT VOCAB #4

MONDAY
1. Complete a double-entry journal for any new character on pgs 80-130. Place t-chart with quote and your analysis in warmup section. 
2. Read pgs. 80-120. Update character log for characters after Tanisha Scott
3.  Click on new vocab list here >>>VOCAB #4 <<< and complete on separate sheet of paper 
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.

TUESDAY
1. Watch movie and analyze the similarities between novel and movie The Freedom Writers in the form of a paragraph with text evidence.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.

WEDNESDAY
1. Half Day Schedule: Finish movie and score writing.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.

THURSDAY
1. Practice punctuating dialogue (1-3)
2. Read Sterling's chapter in novel and update logs.
3. Read poem America Screaming and Imagine and use TPCASTT to analyze poetry for better understanding.
4. Write 2nd Open Mic poem using Imagine poem as inspiration to think about something in your life you hope for and imagine getting better.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), Vocab List #4, and Open Mic Poem labeled "Imagine"

FRIDAY
1. Practice punctuating dialogue (3-6)
2. Read Diondra's section and poem "Deep-Dive" in novel and update logs.
3. Present "Imagine poem for Open Mic Friday
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), Vocab List #4, Study for Bronx Quiz #3 on Tuesday 4th.

WEEK 4: Novel Unit

RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio, Online Novel, TPCASTT VOCAB#3

MONDAY

1. Setup USATESTPREP.  Use codes below to create an account.  Your username and password should be your lunch #.  Make sure to add yourself to Mr. Leuleseged's class
• Activation ID: southcobb
• Student Activation Code: stu1564
2. With your partner, create a PowerPoint or Google Slides for your assigned poem.  You will have 7 slides for each letter in T.P.C.A.S.T.T.  You have only the time in the lab to complete this.  Save your work to your gmail or student number before leaving lab.
3. Read pgs. 40-80 in the novel Bronx Masquerade  and complete sections in character list for each new character your read about.
4. Begin vocab list #3 (Due 8/24).

HW: Character Logs (Lupe/Gloria) and Vocab List #3 due Friday

TUESDAY

1. Double-entry Journal: Find a quote in pages 36-46 that reveal either Lupe's or Gloria's central conflict.
2. Read/listen to pgs. 45-53 and update character log.
3. With partner, finalize TPCASTT PowerPoint for assigned poem from novel.
4. Gallery Walk: Visit a minimum of 4 laptops and jot down information about each poem

HW: Character Logs (Janelle Battle) and Vocab List #3 due Friday

WEDNESDAY

1. Double-entry Journal: Find the 4 examples of figurative language in Janelle's poem Inside on pg. 49 in the novel and place on left side.  On right side of double-entry label the figurative language and comment on the effect it has on the poem's theme or tone.
2. USATESTPREP: Complete assignment in usa. Minimum score 85%. 
3. Read pgs. 40-90 in Bronx Masquerade and complete character logs and vocab list.
4. Gallery Walk: Finish walking around and gathering info on as many poems as you can. 

HW: Character Logs (Leslie) and Vocab List #3 due Friday

THURSDAY

1. Write a RACER paragraph explaining the theme or conflict in passage from The Most Dangerous Game  
2. Read Leslie and Judianne chapters in Bronx Masquerade and update character and vocab logs.

HW: Character Logs (Gloria-Tanisha) and Vocab List #3 due Friday.  Study for quiz.  Their will be questions about one poem in this section.

WEEK 3: Novel Unit

RESOURCES: Bronx Masquerade Audio, Online Novel

MONDAY

1. Revise narrative writing from Friday using notes from mini-lesson on imagery.
2. Read pgs. 3-17 in the novel Bronx Masquerade  
3. Complete sections in character list for each new character your read about.
4. Begin vocab list #2 (Due 8/17).

HW: Character Logs (Wes-Lupe) and Vocab List #2 due Friday 17th. Work on them daily.

TUESDAY

1. Notes: Harlem Renaissance
2. Research one Harlem Renaissance poet and pick a poem you read and liked to share in class on Wednesday. 
3. Read pgs. 3-40 in preparation of the quiz this Friday
4. Complete character list up to Lupe and finish vocab list #2.

HW: Choose a poet/poem from Harlem Renaissance.  Take a pic or copy poem and prepare to discuss what you enjoyed about it.

WEDNESDAY

1. Watch 13th and complete a 2-point writing on how the 13th amendment didn't completely eliminate slavery.  

THURSDAY

1. Use TPCASTT to analyze "A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes.
2. Notes: Iambic, Ballads, and Jazz influences in Poetry 
3. Use TPCASTT with a partner to analyze your assigned poem.  Use computer paper to write TPCASTT from top to bottom and fill-in the info about your poem.  Use color and images that symbolize the themes or subjects mentioned in your poem.
4. Review for Novel Quiz #1  

HW: Complete character log (Wes-Lupe) and vocab list #2. Complete your TPCASTT presentation for assigned poem.

WEEK 2: Diagnostic Testing (SRI/Unit 1 Pretest)

RESOURCES: Syllabus

MONDAY

1. SRI: Click the "Scholastic Student" icon on your computer and login using your lunch # for username and password.  Raise hand if you cannot get logged in. You will be taking a reading test to see what level reader you are. Record your SRI score in your notebook under "Test/Quizzes"

2. Unit 1 Pretest:  You will use the answer sheet given to you in the lab and label it "Unit 1 Pretest."  Read the passages and choose the best answer.  Turn in answer sheet to teacher when done.

WEEK 18-19: Romeo and Juliet/ Final Exam

RESOURCES: COURSE EXTENSION REGISTRATION FORM Elements of Tragedy Prologue Act 1-5 Summary List of Scenes Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Vocab Lists 1-6 Romeo + Juliet Text

MONDAY-TUESDAY

1. Read West Side Story on pg 384-388 in Springboard and complete discussion questions about balcony scene.
2. Brainstorm a scene in Romeo and Juliet to adapt using Springboard graphic organizer on pg 395.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

1. Watch Warm Bodies and analyze the connection to Romeo and Juliet
2. Assign roles/lines for scene adaptation with group.
3. Rough-draft scene adaptation in Upper Media Center Lab
4. Finalize/make copies of script
5. Rehearse lines.

FRIDAY

1. Present scene adaptation outside!!!

MONDAY

1. Final exam review (811 Lab)

TUESDAY

1. FINAL EXAMS FOR PERIODS 3 AND 4

WEDNESDAY

1. FINAL EXAMS FOR PERIODS 1 AND 2

IMPORTANT DATES

MAY 22-23...............FINAL EXAMS

MAY 23....................LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

MAY 25....................LAST DAY TO REGISTER/PAY FOR COURSE EXTENSION 

MAY 29 – JUNE 1...COURSE EXTENSION BEGINS (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)

WEEK 17: Romeo and Juliet (DRAMA)

RESOURCES: Elements of Tragedy Prologue Act 1-5 Summary List of Scenes Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Vocab Lists 1-6

MONDAY

1. Controversy around Shakespeare.  Is Amelia Bassano the true author of Shakespeare's collection of plays and sonnets?
2. Read the prologue to "Romeo and Juliet." Prologue to Romeo and Juliet.
3. Paraphrase the prologue in your own words replacing the following words

• grudge
• mutiny
• civil blood
• loins
• foes
• star-cross'd 
• piteous
• strife
• nought
• toil
• mend

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY: 

1. Watch Carlo Carlei version of Romeo and Juliet (2013)
2. Complete viewing guide (1-42)

THURSDAY: 

1. Compare and contrast 2013 and 1996 version of Romeo and Juliet in Springboard pg. 382 using director's chart.
2. Vocab List (10 words) 

FRIDAY:

1. Write love letters/poems using OLD ENGLISH. Use Shakespeare's Words  to help you find more words.  Include ONE literary device in your letter or poem

WEEK 16: End of Course Exams

RESOURCES: Syllabus

MONDAY
1. Day 1 EOC

TUESDAY
1. Day 2 EOC

WEDNESDAY
1. Day 3 EOC

WEEK 15: End of Course Exam Review (last week)

RESOURCES: Syllabus, EOC Grammar, Free Online Novels, EOC Jeopardy,  4-Point Narrative , 7-Point Persuasive , Process of Elimination Tricks, EOC STUDY GUIDE, Thesis Sentence , Intro Paragraph

MONDAY
1. Complete practice on www.usatestprep for the skill missed on the practice EOC. All dots need to be green for grade by this Friday 27th.
2. Click on EOC Practice for additional review

TUESDAY
1. Error Analysis: Mock EOC on UsaTestPrep (#'s 15-35)
2. Analyze 7-pt Writing: Technology's Effect on Society
3. Jeopardy: Literary terms, grammar

WEDNESDAY
1. Touchstone EOC Assessment

THURSDAY
1. Touchstone EOC Assessment
2. Writer's WS: Analyzing writing prompts using TOP/Developing an intro using HIT.
3. Jeopardy: Literature terms, grammar

FRIDAY
1. Timed 7-pt writing on Nestle Water
2. Technology Enhanced Question
3. HW: Constructed Response

WEEK 14: EOC Prep

RESOURCES: Syllabus, EOC Practice

MONDAY
1. Complete practice on www.usatestprep for the skill missed on the practice EOC.

TUESDAY
1. W-up: Complete an extended constructed response for Sojourner Truth
2. Work Session: Error analysis of questions 1-10 on the practice EOC.
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Complete a constructed response for the passage The Most Dangerous Game.
2. Review EOC packet for breakdown of test, and question types (ie: selected response, technology response, constructed, extended constructed, extended writing prompt)
THURSDAY
1. Complete constructed response
2. Error Analysis for Mock EOC
FRIDAY
***Changing of the Chairs Ceremony/Extended Homeroom for Freshmen***

WEEK 13: Final Research Paper (TKAM)

RESOURCES: Syllabus,  Works Cited How To, Research Paper, Source/Note-card Sheet

MONDAY-TUESDAY
1. Rough draft of research paper with source cards #2, and #3 are due Monday 9th at end of class. See student example of an intro paragraph for ideas on how to organize a H.I.T (hook, info about topics, thesis sentence).  Also click on how to start with a hook to help you start your first sentences.
2. Begin typing up final draft Monday night and prepare to turn-in Tuesday 10th.
3. Works Cited page due Tuesday 10th.  Use Works Cited How To link to help you complete a 1-page Work Cited listing your 3 sources and all relevant info such as author, title, website, etc.  Put each entry in alphabetical order by author last name.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Activate USATESTPREP account using "southcobb" as ID and "stu1564" for passcode before setting up account. Join my class and select your class period.
2. Take Mock EOC exam (1-20 in class; 21-40 for HW, AND 40-61 Thursday)
3. Go to Milestone tab at top of USATESTPREP site and click on 9th Lit EOC to begin turning your 25 dots ALL green.  You must play games, watch videos, and complete questions to do so.

ALL DOTS NEED TO BE GREEN BY 4/27 FOR TEST GRADE!!!

HW:  Finish Mock EOC if you didn't in class and work on 2 dots a day for homework

WEEK 12: Research Paper (TKAM)

RESOURCES: Syllabus,  Works Cited How To, Research Paper, Source/Note-card Sheet

MONDAY
1. Watch To Kill a Mockingbird and complete a STEAL organizer  to identify personality traits of Atticus Finch.
HW: 
-Find a modern day hero you want to compare to Atticus Finch in TKAM.

TUESDAY
1. Read over the Research Paper guidelines and due dates
2. Research a modern day Atticus Finch (a hero) and place facts and quotes about them on the provided Source/Note-card Sheet.  You need 2 sources besides To Kill a Mockingbird .

HW: 

-Source/Note-card Sheets (x2)

-2 STEAL Organizers (one for Atticus and one for your figure)
-Thesis Sentence 

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Gather evidence to support your thesis comparing Atticus Finch to a modern day hero. Continue placing info on source/note cards.
2. Use the TKAM online novel and character list to gather info starting with the list of chapters.  Find parenthetical citations from the online novel using the chapter list to help guide you in finding the appropriate evidence to support your comparison paper.
3. Complete Works Cited Page info on each of your 3 source/note-card sheet (see below).
HW:

-Source/Note-card Sheets (x2)

-2 STEAL Organizers (one for Atticus and one for your figure)
-Thesis Sentence 

FRIDAY
HW:

WEEK 11: Debate/Research Unit

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Persuasive Appeals (KELP), Identifying KELP in Ads , Persuasive Techniques, Syllogisms, Vocab List #4, Source Card Maker, Debate Teams

MONDAY-TUESDAY

1. Copy down your debate topic, position, partner, and opponent in class
2. Complete debate organizer with your partner for the topic and position assigned to you in class.
3. Start your research on Pro vs. Con website for possible arguments supporting your position.  Write down the arguments on your debate organizer.
4. Complete a note card and source card for each of your arguments (Total: 2 arguments).  Here's a link with a source card organizer to help you complete your source cards for each evidence supporting an argument.

HW: All source/note cards are due by Wednesday 21st.

WEDNESDAY

HW:

THURSDAY

HW:

FRIDAY

HW:

WEEK 10: Rhetorical Devices/Persuasive Appeals

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Persuasive Appeals (KELP), Identifying KELP in Ads , Persuasive Techniques, Syllogisms, Vocab List #4

MONDAY
1. Practice syllogisms by looking at the major and minor premise and whether the conclusion is logical and true. Use the formula below to help with your practice.

Syllogism Formula

2. Reread the speech by President Obama and highlight 2 examples each of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. Answer questions 1-8 from Springboard textbook.
3. Complete a paragraph using the Google Form below for question #4.

WRITING PROMPT

WHAT PERSUASIVE APPEAL IS MOSTLY USED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA IN PARAGRAPHS 13-16?  WHY MIGHT THE SPEAKER CHOOSE TO INCLUDE THIS OWN PERSONAL STORY HERE?  PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 2 PARENTHETICAL CITATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER.
HW: SB Questions 1-8, Google Form (if not finished in lab; due no later than midnight)

WEEK 9: Debate/Research Unit

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Persuasive Appeals (KELP), Identifying KELP in Ads , Persuasive Techniques

MONDAY
1. Complete 1-7 of the warm-up on dialogue. Write this in your warm-up section of notebook.
2. Read MDJ article 
3. Complete a persuasive paragraph supporting or opposing a position discussed in the article (HINT: RACER; 8 sentences).
4. Submit late New Character submissions using my email: Mr.Leu9Lit@gmail.com
HOMEWORK: None

TUESDAY
1. Take notes on 4 persuasive appeals (KELP)
2. Practice identifying appeals in print advertisements.
3. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the appeals organizer for the 3 debates in the film.  Also complete the viewing guide as these will serve as a study guide for quiz on Friday.
HOMEWORK: None

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Warm-up: Write a paragraph explaining the persuasive appeals used in the anti-smoking ad.  Use TOP and RACER strategies to organize information.
2. Writer's Workshop: Analyze 2 student paragraphs from warm-up for RACER.  Revise your explanations so that they explain how your example supports your answer.
3. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the appeals organizer for the 3 debates in the film.  Also complete the viewing guide as these will serve as a study guide for quiz on Friday.
4. Complete vocab list #4 for the academic vocabulary related to our research/debate unit.
HOMEWORK: Study for quiz on vocab and persuasive appeals.

FRIDAY
1. Complete "Great Debaters" handout.  Have students refer to last page and notes to complete questions.

2.Read “America’s Schoolchildren” on pg. 70-74 in SpringBoard by President Obama. Complete questions 1-8 in textbook.  Identify the persuasive appeals in each of the 3 debates.
HOMEWORK: Vocab List #4, all Great Debaters questions due Monday 12th.