WEEK 12: March 27-31

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, BronxMasqNovel, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Women's March Website, Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPractice, Tips for Socratic, Vocab List #5, Debate Requirements, Debate Structure, Rhetorical Devices

MONDAY-TUESDAY
Writer's Workshop:

1. Finish debates on social issues.
2. Review Unit 2 Research Paper
• Thesis Formation
• Body Paragraph #1: Rebuttal
• Sample Thesis/Brainstorm/Rebuttal
• Sample R/A.C.E.R paragraph

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.

Formula: Hook+Info About Topic+Thesis=Introduction Paragraph
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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.
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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:
• Intro Paragraph w/ a thesis (3 main ideas) as last sentence of intro.
• 3 R/ACER paragraphs developed with at least ONE citation or example. See student example of RACER that scored a 3 out of 5.
• Conclusion paragraph with a rhetorical question, call to action and summary of arguments.
• Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation
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!!!

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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)
• Tips on Writing a Conclusion Paragraph

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: Syllabus, Table of Content, BronxMasqNovel, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Women's March Website, Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPractice, Tips for Socratic, Vocab 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:
• Speech Requirements...........Form/Speech due Wednesday 22nd by end of class.
• Debate Requirements
• Debate Structure
• Rhetorical Devices

WEEK 10: March 13-17

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, BronxMasqNovel, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Women's March Website, Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPractice, Tips for Socratic, Vocab 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

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, BronxMasqNovel, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Women's March Website, Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPractice, Tips for Socratic, Vocab List #5 

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)

WEEK 8: February 27-March 3

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, BronxMasqNovel, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Women's March Website, Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPractice

Monday-Tuesday

1. Complete study guide: Unit 1 Study Guide
2. Edit/Finalize New Character Project Rubric after raising hand and having teacher check it.  See that you have completed the following before printing:

• TPCASTT
• Character Map
• Vocab List #4

HW: UNIT 1 EXAM TOMORROW!!!

Wednesday-Thursday
1. Notes: Socratic Seminar Norms
2. Freedom Writers vs Bronx Masquerade. Complete viewing guide.

Friday
1. Shadow Mrs. Collins Honors Lit Socratic Seminar.  Jot down norms observed best practices.
HW: Read speech by Malcolm X explaining the difference between separation and segregation.  Is his position simile to Mrs. G's coworker who deems desegregation a joke?  Form open ended questions around this question: Is segregation or separation better for African Americans than integration? 
Article: http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/mmt/mxp/speeches/mxt14.html

WEEK 7: February 13-17

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, BronxMasqNovel, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Women's March Website, Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book, notes on characterization, Notebook Check #2, DailySATPractice

Monday-Wednesday

1. Notes: Copy rules to punctuating and formatting dialogue for your unit project. 
2. Review Unit Project: Create a new character to add to Mr. Ward's 10th Literature class.  The character must be somebody totally new and unlike the other characters.  Complete the steps below for characterization to help bring this new character to life!
3. Brainstorm: New character you will add as a new chapter to Bronx Masquerade. In your Writer's Workshop section copy the following characterization map to help you. Characters must have the following:
• Personality Traits: Adjectives describing their personality
• Speech: A few lines of dialogue that reveal their personality and struggle
• Thoughts/Feeling: List how they feel about themselves, school, their classmates, family, their future
• Effect on Others: How do the other classmates react to this student.  Does the character have enemies? Who? Do they have friends? Who?
• Actions: What do they spend most of their time doing? What major things have they done?  What future goals are they working towards?  If they have no goals in life, why?
• Looks: What do they look like (height, weight, skin color/complexion, hair texture, eye-color, etc) 
4. Rough Draft: Open Microsoft Word, or Google Docs and begin typing your story for your new character.  Look at the novel for sentence starters and tips.
• One page narration w/ a minimum of 7 examples of dialogue
• An original poem about the character's conflict, future dreams, family, etc
• Poem must use two literary devices
• Poem must be minimum of 8 lines long
• Poem must have a title connected to theme (main point)
• Poem must have a TPCASTT organizer completed for it.
5. Extra Credit: Design the cover of our class anthology for a HW grade if your artwork is selected by the class. See last years examples >>>HERE<<<

HW: Read pages 94-167 for characters Sterling-Mai Tren and complete the character log, vocab list#4 and a one-page rough draft with dialogue and narration for new character.

Thursday-Friday

1. Finalize New Character Project
2. Peer-edit using New Character Project Rubric as guide.
3. Complete Character Map due with project

HW: Complete Unit 1 Study Guide, Study for Unit Test on Monday 27th (day back from break).  Any projects turned in on Monday 27th will be assessed late penalty of -5 pts. All those who turned it in on time will be rewarded +5 pts on top of final grade.

WEEK 6: February 6-10

R.I.P SUPERBOWL 51 

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Table of Content (Week: 2-3), Women's March Website, Table of Content (Week: 3-4), Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book

Monday

1. Vocab List #3: Complete 2 words from the list.  The 10 words are due Friday 10th.
2. Double Entry Journal: Complete a double entry on 4 characters in the novel.  Copy the information in your notes section of your notebook.
3. Poetry Organizer: Choose 5 different poems from the novel and complete the chart for each poem.

HW: Read pages 50-100 by Friday 10th. Quiz on Janelle, Leslie, Judianne, Tanisha, Sterling

Tuesday

1. Vocab List #3:: Complete 2 words from the list.  The 10 words are due Friday 10th.
2. Mini-lesson: Take notes on characterization. Find examples of STEAL in novel by completing graphic organizer.
3. Read pages 50-100 in preparation for the quiz this Friday.
   

Wednesday 

1. FRESHMEN ORIENTATION WITH PT

HW: Poetry/S.T.E.A.L organizer

Thursday

1. Finish reading pages 50-94
2. Finish Character log for Tanisha and Sterling
3. Review TPCASTT for Tanisha. Individual: Complete TPCASTT for Sterling or Leslie.
4. Writer's Workshop: Produce an extended metaphor poem for tomorrow's OPEN MIC FRIDAY

HW: Character Log (Janelle-Sterling), Vocab List, Open Mic Poem, Study for quiz on Friday (Janelle-Sterling)

WEEK 5: January 30-February 3

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Table of Content (Week: 2-3), Women's March Website, Table of Content (Week: 3-4), Notebook Check #1 (1/3-1/30), Bronx Masq. Audio Book
Monday

1. Prepare notebook for notebook check tomorrow
2. Read pages 1-25 in A Bronx Masquerade 
3. Complete character log for Mr. Ward--Raul.
4. Extra Credit: Do TPCASTT for Chankara's poem "Bruised Love". Do it in notes section.

HW: Notebook check tomorrow.  Read 1-25, stopping at Raul on character log.

Tuesday

1. Unit 1 Pretest (1-37)
2. Read up to Janelle on page 50 and complete character log
3. Vocab List Words

HW: Read novel/Character Logs

Wednesday

1. Continue with Unit 1 Pretest (1-37)
2. Read up to Janelle on page 50 and complete character log
3. Vocab List Words

HW: 

Thursday

1. TPCASTT: Complete TPCASTT for Devon's Poem (below)
2. Watch Unspoken Word and jot down techniques and ideas for your poem for Open Mic Friday
3. Writer's Workshop: Write a poem like Devon's by replacing the underlined words in the picture below (ie: Devon, jump shot etc) with words that help you reveal your true identity.
   
   

HW: (1)Vocab List (10 words);  (2.) Open Mic Poem; (3.) Study for Quiz (Ward-Janelle, Vocab List, Be able to do TPCASTT/Literary Devices for character poems on page 1-50)

Friday

1. Bronx Masquerade Quiz (1-50)
2. Open Mic Friday 
3. Unspoken Word Film 

HW: Read to page 80 by Monday/Character Logs

CALENDAR EVENTS

January 29: Lab Day  

WEEK 4: January 23-27

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Notebook Check: Week 2-3, Women's March Website, Notebook Check: Week 3-4
Monday

1. Present Alternate Ending Skits

HW: Rehearse/Finalize for remaining skits.

Tuesday

1. Finish presentations
2. Intro Novel Unit (A Bronx Masquerade)
3. Notes: TPCASTT (A Dream Deferred)

HW: Complete TPCASTT for A Dream Deferred and answer questions.

Wednesday
HW: NONE

Thursday

1. Finish Harlem Renaissance documentary
2. Complete Stamp for Honor for Harlem Ren. person 

HW: Finish Stamp of Honor assignment for your Harlem Ren. person.

Friday

1. Gallery Walk: Visit 3 stamps of honor and write down their occupation and why they should be remembered.
2. Notes: Double entry journal
3. Read pages 1-10 of A Bronx Masquerade and complete character log.
4. Double entry journal: Complete a double entry journal by citing evidence of appearance vs. reality through each character introduced and writing thoughts and reactions to each character in warm-up section .

HW: Pop-up notebook check on weeks 1-4 next week. Have pages 1-20 read by Monday (see "resource" links).

CALENDAR EVENTS

January 29: Lab Day  

WEEK 3: January 17-20

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Table of Content, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Tutor.com, The Necklace, Unit 1_Week 3: Notebook Check Items, Women's March Website
Tuesday

1. Finish reading The Necklace 
2.  Vocab List #1
3. Complete the study guide for The Necklace

HW: Study Guide and Vocab List #1 Due Wednesday.

Wednesday 

1. Unpack Unit 1 Standards
2. Notes: Elements of Story

HW: Study for Necklace Test (25 questions on text and 5 vocab words from list #1).  In Writer's Workshop, write a paragraph explaining a new alternate ending for the story The Necklace.

Thursday

1. The Necklace Test
2. Review alternate ending rubric and script template
3. Draft rough draft of alternate ending your group voted and selected.
4. Peer-edit using rubric checklist
5. Rehearse your lines

HW: Final draft of script due Friday 20th. Rehearse lines to new ending (presentations begin Friday 20th.)

CALENDAR EVENTS
January 19: Necklace Test (30 questions)
January 20: Final draft of new ending script due
January 23: Present new ending to story in skit form. 

WEEK 2: January 11-13

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez
Wednesday

1. Quiz: Syllabus, blog, routines
2. Setup Notebook Table of Content
3. Watch President Obama's Farewell Speech  

HW: Complete a paragraph using R.A.C.E.R answering what Obama's tone in his speech was.

Thursday

1. Unpack Unit 1 Standards
2. Notes: Elements of Story

HW: None

Friday

1. SRI Testing in lab 811
2. Read The Necklace and complete the vocabulary list (10 words).

HW: None

CALENDAR EVENTS
January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 

WEEK 1: January 5-6

RESOURCES: Syllabus, >>>COURSE EXTENSION REGISTRATION FORM<<<


THURSDAY

1. Ice Breakers:Two truths and a lie, body biography

HW: Add color and complete body biography

FRIDAY

1. Syllabus Review
2. Blog Review
3. Body Biography Presentations

HW: Study for quiz on Monday covering syllabus, blog, and class rituals and routines discussed on Friday.

Calendar Events
Jan. 9: Pop Quiz (syllabus, blog, rituals and routines)
Jan. 9: All Classes Meet in FTA Lab (all day)

WEEK 18/19: Final Exam Review

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE LEU'S

NOTE: If you scored between a 60-69F in this course you are eligible for course extension.  Complete the registration form below I handed you during your final exam and bring $40 to Dr. James in the FTA Building before Jan. 5.  

RESOURCES: >>>COURSE EXTENSION REGISTRATION FORM<<<

WEEK 17: Drama Unit (Romeo and Juliet)

RESOURCES: Elements of Drama (NOTES), R+J Play (FULL TEXT), R+J Study Guide, R+J Social Media Project, Twitter Template, Shakespeare's Words, R+J Viewing Guide (2013 MOVIE)

MONDAY 12/5

1. Watch Romeo and Juliet (2013 version)
2. Complete viewing guide

HW: None

TUESDAY 12/6

1. Finish movie/complete discussion questions

HW: None

WEDNESDAY 12/7

1. Warm-up: Response to Literature
2. Analyse the prologue to Romeo and Juliet and translate from Old English 
3. Read the play and complete the study guide questions for the final exam

HW: None

THURSDAY 12/8

FRIDAY 12/9

WEEK 15: EOC Prep

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Mannequin Challenge >>>Click  Here<<<

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK, EOC Practice (Info Text), EOC Practice (Literary),  Tutor.com, EOC Test Website, UsaTestPrep (website), Mock E.O.C Test:

MONDAY 11/14
1. EOC REVIEW
HW: Practice skills missed on UsaTestPrep.com

TUESDAY 11/15
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q1 Informational questions 1-10.
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q1 Informational (1-10).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the Mock EOC test (see resource links above) and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.

WEDNESDAY 11/6
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q2 Informational questions 1-11.
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q2 Informational (1-11).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the test and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.

THURSDAY 11/17
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q1 Literary questions 1-11.
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q1 Literary (1-15).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the test and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.

FRIDAY 11/18
1. Error Analysis of Mock EOC.  Today's focus is on Q2 Literary questions 1-11.
2. Practice EOC 7-point Writing.  (See RACE)
HW: (1) Complete Error Analysis Organizer for Q2 Literary (1-14).  Fill-out each column for the questions you missed by downloading the test and breaking it down. (2.) Practice skills missed on Mock EOC using UsaTestPrep.com to play games, watch videos and complete practice questions.
(3.) Complete practice questions and writing topics using links below (minimum 3 out 8)
EOC Practice 1 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 2 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 3 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 4 (Short Response)
EOC Practice 1 (Multiple Choice)
EOC Practice 2 (Multiple Choice)
EOC Practice 3 (Multiple Choice)

UPCOMING DATES:
Nov 19-27: Thanksgiving Break (Get on UsaTestPrep)
Nov 28: Last EOC Review Day before Test
Nov 29-Dec 1: OFFICIAL EOC TEST DATES 
Dec 2-19 Drama Unit (Unit 4)
Dec 20-21 Final Exams (Half Days)