WEEK 9: Haitian Revolution

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK   |  ZOOM_Per1   |   ZOOM_Per2   |   ZOOM_Per4   |  SpringBoard Textbook   |   "Bronx Masquerade Novel   | Computer Checkout/Swap

FRIDAY
***CTLS DOWN. NO ZOOM TODAY***
1. CommonLit: How Haiti Saved US
2. Classkick paragraph on Thomas Jefferson, multiple choice and journal entry (Slides 5-8).
Homework: CommonLit, Slides 5-8 due Monday. 

WEEK 8: Unit 1 Project/Exam

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK   |  ZOOM_Per1   |   ZOOM_Per2   |   ZOOM_Per4   |  SpringBoard Textbook   |   "Bronx Masquerade Novel   | Computer Checkout/Swap

MONDAY
1. Practice Punctuating 
2. Peer-edit rough drafts (Slides 7-9)
Homework: Presentations start Tuesday/Thurs

TUESDAY
1. Practice Punctuating 
2. Present Unit 1 Project (Slides 16-17)
3. Poetry Analysis using SIFT for student poems (Slide 19)
Homework: Poetry Analysis for student poems due Fri

THURSDAY
1. Practice Punctuating
2. Present Unit 1 Project (slides #7-11)
3. Poetry Analysis using SIFT for student poems (Slide 19)
Homework: Revisions for bonus pts and poetry analysis for student poem due Fri

FRIDAY
1. Unit 1 Exam
        Period 4 Test Link
Homework: NONE

WEEK 7: Unit 1 Project

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK   |  ZOOM_Per1   |   ZOOM_Per2   |   ZOOM_Per4   |  SpringBoard Textbook   |   "Bronx Masquerade Novel   |  

MONDAY
1. Practice Punctuating Dialogue (slide #1)
2. Review Unit Project Rubric (slide #4)
3. Brainstorm new character
Homework: Brainstorm Due Tuesday 2nd

TUESDAY
1. Review Engaging Leads and Characterization Notes (slide #5,6)
2. Rough Draft (slides 7-9)
Homework: Rough Draft Due Thursday 4th

THURSDAY
1. Peer-edit in Classkick using Checklist (slides 7, 8, 9, 11)
2. Edit/Revise Rough Draft (slides #7-11)
Homework: Peer-edit Due Friday 5th

FRIDAY
1. Peer-edit #2 
2. Author's Chair 
3. Publish/Final Draft
Homework: Final Draft Due for Presentation on Monday 8th. 

WEEK 6: Who am I?

  RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK   |  ZOOM_Per1   |   ZOOM_Per2   |   ZOOM_Per4   |  SpringBoard Textbook   |   "Bronx Masquerade Novel   |  

MONDAY
1. CommonLit: Self Concept
2. Read novel (Up to Sterling Silver on page 94)
HOMEWORK: Read novel and complete character chart for each new student. 

TUESDAY
1. Score CommonLit: Self Concept
2. Revise paragraph on Self Image in Classkick (slide #25)
3. Read Bronx Masquerade
4. Complete Character Chart (slide #4-5)

THURSDAY
1. Listen to Audio of Bronx Masquerade novel
2. Update character chart

FRIDAY
1. Quiz (Up to Sterling Silver chapter)
2. Open Mic Poem #2: Write an extended metaphor poem in Classkick (slide #1)
3. Share Personification poems from last Friday
HOMEWORK: Finish reading "Bronx Masquerade Novel  and character chart 

WEEK 5: Poetry/Novel Study

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK   |  ZOOM_Per1   |   ZOOM_Per2   |   ZOOM_Per4   |  SpringBoard Textbook   |    Classkick_Per1   |    Classkick_Per2   |    Classkick_Per4  |   "Bronx Masquerade Novel   |  

MONDAY
1. MAKEUP OPPORTUNITY (10 PTS EA DAY)
-Harlem Renaissance Quiz (Period 1_Quiz , Period 2_Quiz, Period 4_Quiz) -Poetry Analysis: "Life" poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
-Theme paragraph for "Harlem" poem by Langston Hughes
HOMEWORK: Complete CommonLit: Jabari Unmasked

TUESDAY
1. Score Jabari Unmasked in www.commonlit.org (use Clever and Windows Active Directory to Login)
2. Rewrite paragraph in Classkick

THURSDAY
1. Read pages 1-60 in Bronx Masquerade
2. Fill-out Character Log for each character in first 60 pages using Classkick

FRIDAY
1. Study/Review
2. Quiz on 1st 60 pages of Bronx Masquerade
3. Open Mic Poem: Go to Classkick and complete a personification poem using links to guide you.
HOMEWORK: Read next 60 pages

WEEK 4: The Harlem Renaissance/Intro Novel

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK   |  ZOOM_Per1   |   ZOOM_Per2   |   ZOOM_Per4   |  SpringBoard Textbook   |    Classkick_Per1   |    Classkick_Per2   |    Classkick_Per4

MONDAY
1. Warmup: Vocabulary
2. Note: Annotating Literature
3. CommonLit: Harlem Renaissance (Per 1,  Per2,  Per 4)
    -Read the text and highlight 5 W's (who, what, where, when, and why)
    -Annotate what you highlighted (write a short description or label each highlight)
HOMEWORK: FINISH COMMONLIT (Multiple Choice, Written Response sec.)

WEDNESDAY
1. Warmup: Cause/Effect
3. Writer's Workshop
    -Score Question #5 in CommonLit: Harlem Renaissance
    -Revise on slide #7 of Classkick (PER1, PER2, PER4 )
HOMEWORK: QUIZ ON HARLEM RENAISSANCE TOMORROW

THURSDAY
1. Warmup: Elements of a Story
3. Classkick (slides 11-13): Analyze Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem" using SIFT and write a a paragraph explaining the poem's theme. (PER1, PER2, PER4 )
HOMEWORK:  Finish slides 11-13, study for quiz. 

FRIDAY
1. Warmup
2. Harlem Renaissance Quiz
3. Poetry Analysis  (PER1, PER2, PER4 )
HOMEWORK: Last opportunity to submit for a late grade CommonLit: Harlem Renaissance (Go to www.commonlit.org and use Clever at login)




    

WEEK 3: The Short Story

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK| ZOOM_Per1| ZOOM_Per2| ZOOM_Per4| SpringBoard Textbook| Classkick_Per1| Classkick_Per2| Classkick_Per4

TUESDAY
1. Pop Quiz on short story "Necklace"
2. Review annotations/highlights 
HOMEWORK: Makeup opportunity for Slides #3-16 for late grade. Due Thursday 21st. 

THURSDAY
1. Warmup: Identify Theme
2. Score Written Response on Slide #14 of "Necklace" Classkick
3. Review RACE Writing Strategy
HOMEWORK: Write a paragraph on slide #18 explaining the theme in the short story "Necklace", and study for quiz tomorrow 1/22 on "Necklace" and vocab on slides 16-17. 

FRIDAY
1. Warmup: Identify Theme
2. "Necklace" Quiz
3.  Bonus Writing Activity: What is the theme in her poem and do you agree? Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem 'The Hill We Climb' full text (cnbc.com). Use period specific links below to write it.
HOMEWORK: NONE

WEEK 2: Body Bio Presentations

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK| ZOOM_Per1| ZOOM_Per2| ZOOM_Per4| SpringBoard Textbook  

MONDAY
1. SKI Test in CTLS
2. Finish Body Biographies
    -Period 1
    -Period 2
    -Period 4
HOMEWORK: Rehearse for Body Bio Presentations.  Finish SKI (under "Assessments in CTLS) and SRI ( https://h100003989.education.scholastic.com) exams

TUESDAY
1. Body Bio Presentations
HOMEWORK: None

THURSDAY-FRIDAY 
1. The Necklace : Use following Classkick links to complete work Period 1 ,      Period 2:      Period 4: 
     -Warmup
     -Highlight the text for author's purpose and main idea
    -Annotate next to each highlight explaining what or why it is important
    -Answer multiple choice
    -Answer short written response
    -Vocabulary 
HOMEWORK: Finish Classkick assignment "The Necklace". Grade on Tuesday 19th. 

   

WEEK 1: Getting to Know You

 RESOURCES: CLEVER LOGIN LINK| ZOOM_Per1| ZOOM_Per2| ZOOM_Per4|

THURSDAY
1. Review Class Resources
2. Syllabus Review
3. Intro Video 
HOMEWORK: Review syllabus with parents, think about what you will say in your intro video. 

FRIDAY
1. Warmup: Navigating Classkick
2. SRI Exam: Use the info below to login and complete the assessment
    -Username: student number
    -Password: student number 
3. Body Biography Presentations: Use links below to access presentation documents. 
    -Period 1
    -Period 2
    -Period 4
HOMEWORK: Complete Body Bio Presentation and study for Syllabus Quiz. 


COURSE EXTENSION INFO

Course Extension/Credit Recovery is a program that helps students who are falling behind in their classes.  GradPoint is an essential resource that helps facilitate the program.  GradPoint is an individualized, interactive, computer-based program of credit recovery created for at-risk students, allowing them to get back on track and to graduate on time.

 

  • Students with averages from a 60-69 are now eligible to participate in Course Extension
  • Attendance and Tardies are NOT a factor
  • The cost of each class is $40.
  • Course Extension has been adjusted to best support student needs at this time.  Students may take up to two (2) classes per session. Four (4) classes total.  (see chart below)

 

Number of Courses Failed

Time allotted for Course Extension

Session 1

(Courses 1 & 2)

January 7th - January 25th

3:45PM to 5:45PM

Session 2

(Course 3 & 4)

January 26th - February 12th

3:45PM to 5:45PM

 

  • Classes will NOT meet on Wednesdays
  • Last day to register online (MyPaymentsPlus.com) for four (4) classes is Monday, January 4, 2021

WEEK 17: American Street/American Dream

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| | Classkick(per2)| Classkick(per4)

MONDAY-TUESDAY
1. CommonLit: "US Shifting Views on Immigration"
    -Highlight/Annotate different immigration laws and what they reveal about America?
    -Complete Assessment questions 1-7.
    -Score/Revise #7 (short response) in Classkick (slide #38)
    -Read "Chantal's Story" and update character logs and double-entry journals. 

THURSDAY
1. Review for Quiz
    -Character Logs
    -Double-Entry Journals
    -Vocabulary #11-20

FRIDAY
1. American Street Quiz (ch. 11-22): 4th PERIOD LINK TO QUIZ
Homework: Quill, Character Logs, & Double-Entries will be late after midnight tonight 12/11. Read chapters 22-32 this weekend. 



WEEK 16: "American Street" & Haiti's Revolution

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MONDAY
1. Warmup: Context Clues
2. Classkick: Per2 Link  Per4 Link
    -Read ch. 1-3 and find quotes revealing personalities of each new character. 
    -Pop Quiz
HW: Read 1-2 chapters each night and update character analysis organizer as well as cheat sheet for Friday quiz covering chapters 1-10. All Quill work due Dec 11.  

TUESDAY
1. Warmup: Context Clues
2. CommonLit: "Shut the Door" Speech
2. Classkick: Per2 Link  Per4 Link
    -Chapter 1-4 Discussion Questions
    -Read ch. 5-6 and find quotes revealing personalities, conflicts, motivations of each character and           add to character organizer
Homework:
1. CommonLit: Shut the Door Speech
2. Read 1-2 chapters each night and update character analysis organizer as well as cheat sheet 
3. Friday quiz covering chapters 1-10 and vocab. 
4. All Quill work due Dec 11.  

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Chapter Summary in Classkick
2. Present summaries 
3. Review vocabulary and chapters 1-10 in "American Street"

FRIDAY
1. Quiz on chapters 1-10
2. Character Logs due



WEEK 14: Haitian Revolution/Intro "American Street"

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| Bronx Masquerade" (p.1-129)|Bronx Masquerade (version #2)|Remind_per2(@ba32763) | Remind_per4 (@d728ah)

MONDAY-TUESDAY
1. Warmup: Context Clues
2. Classkick: 2nd Period, 4th Period
    -Complete a paragraph, journal entry, and poem inspired by the events of the Haitian Revolution. 
3. "Hidden History of Haiti"
    -5 W's (who, what, where, when, why, how)

THURSDAY-FRIDAY
1. Warmup: Context Clues
2. Classkick:  2nd Period, 4th Period
    -Author's Chair: Diary Entry and Poem inspired by Haitian Revolution
    -Poster Mini-project: Choose one Loa (Haitian God) to create a poster in Classkick. 
    -Read chapters 1-3 and complete the character analysis sheet on slide 14-15 of Classkick
    -Choose best quote for Fabiola and write in Nearpod 

HOMEWORK: Read chapters 1-3 of "American Street" over break and complete character analysis chart in Classkick ( 2nd Period, 4th Period). QUIZ on MONDAY 30th 


WEEK 12

 RESOURCES: CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 2| CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 4| ZOOM_Period #2

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| Bronx Masquerade" (p.1-129)|Bronx Masquerade (version #2)|Remind_per2(@ba32763) | Remind_per4 (@d728ah)

MONDAY
1. Warmup: USATESTPREP
2. Writer's Workshop: Revise the short written responses from "Election of 1860"
HW: Finish revising 1960 paragraph and finish rough draft of New Character Project. Use resources from October Blog 

WEEK 11: New Character Project

 RESOURCES: CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 2| CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 4| ZOOM_Period #2

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| Bronx Masquerade" (p.1-129)|Bronx Masquerade (version #2)|Remind_per2(@ba32763) | Remind_per4 (@d728ah)

MONDAY
Classkick Lesson Link
1. Warmup: Context Clues
2. CommonLit: The Election of 1860            2nd Period Link,     4th Period Link 
    -Highlight (8), annotate each paragraph
    -Answer Guided, Assessment and Short Response Questions
HW: Answer the discussion questions in Classkick about the similarities between 1860 and 2020 elections. 



WEEK 10: New Character Project

 RESOURCES: CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 2| CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 4| ZOOM_Period #2

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| Bronx Masquerade" (p.1-129)|Bronx Masquerade (version #2)|Remind_per2(@ba32763) | Remind_per4 (@d728ah)

MONDAY
1. Rough Draft: 1st page of journal/story is due tomorrow in time for our writer's workshop. 
2. Join Classkick (click link for your class period/type first and last name):  2nd Period,    4th Period
3. Extra Credit: 2nd Period,        4th Period
HW: 1st page of rough draft due Tuesday 27th for grade. Join Classkick using the correct link above for your class roster. 

TUESDAY
1. Introduce Classkick: 
2. Warmup: Tone (USA)
3. Pre-writing Conference Questions (1-3)
4. Review Rubric/Rough Drafting
HW: Finish first two pages of story in ClassKick

WEEK 9: New Character Project

 RESOURCES: CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 2| CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 4| ZOOM_Period #2

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| Bronx Masquerade" (p.1-129)|Bronx Masquerade (version #2)|Remind_per2(@ba32763) | Remind_per4 (@d728ah)

MONDAY
1. CommonLit: Thank You M'am (2nd Period Link; 4th Period Link
    -Highlight/annotate how character changes in story 
    -Answer multiple choice, and short written response questions
2. Brainstorm: Think of a character that is not mentioned in the novel Bronx Masquerade
    -Write a paragraph (2-pt section) describing this new character you will add as a chapter in book. 
           -Why are they a nice addition to the other 16 characters? 
           -What problems are they dealing with (internal or external; emotional or physical)?
           -What motivates them (interests, hobbies, skills)?
           -What poem title would capture their inner most thoughts about themselves or their lives?\
HW: CommonLit and paragraph describing new character to Mr. Ward's classroom due Tuesday 20th.

TUESDAY/THURSDAY
1. W-up: USATESTPREP
2. Score CommonLit 2-pt Writing
3. Revise 2-pt Writing in Class Notebook
4. Author's Chair: Read aloud brainstorm ideas for new character chapter
5. Read exemplar submissions
6. Review Rubric and Project Guidelines
HW: Begin drafting your 2-3 page chapter for your new character using the resources below to guide your process: New Character Project Rubric| New Character Story Examples| How to Make a Story's Beginning Engaging| How to Write Good Dialogue

FRIDAY
1. W-up: USATESTPREP
2. Notes: What goes in my exposition of short story? 
    -join.nearpod.com using code: 2FN68 and watch video and take notes in class notebook (Notes sec)
3. Author's Chair: Share your expositions to class 
HW: Continue working on exposition. 
 

WEEK 8: Unit Test/New Character Project

 RESOURCES: CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 2| CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 4| ZOOM_Period #2

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| Bronx Masquerade" (p.1-129)|Bronx Masquerade (version #2)|Remind_per2(@ba32763) | Remind_per4 (@d728ah)

MONDAY
1. CommonLit: "First Contact with Europeans". Highlight/annotate each paragraph for what interactions with Europeans was like. 
    -Period 2
    -Period 4 
HW: Read pages 80-165 (Unit Test this Fri), finish multiple choice and short written responses for CommonLit before Tues class session. 

TUESDAY
1. W-up
2. Score/Revise CommonLit
3. Watch: Genocide of 100 million Native Americans
     -Compare and contrast film to CommonLit text.  How do both describe the impact first contact with Europeans had on Native Americans?
HW: Revise CommonLit paragraph in 2-pt section of class notebook and finish paragraph comparing what you were taught about Native Americans vs. the truth revealed in the film  

THURSDAY
1. W-up
2. Read Sterling's Chapter (pg. 87) and complete discussion questions. 
3. Independent Reading/Study Guide for Unit Test. 
HW: Continue reading novel (pgs 80-165; unit test Friday), double-entry journals for each new chapter will be due tomorrow in Class Notes section of notebook.

FRIDAY
1. Guidance Dept. Freshmen Presentation
2. Take Home Unit Test

    Online Quiz Code: P4CUrZE

 HW: Unit Test for Bronx Masquerade is due no later than 12 (Noon) on Saturday. 



WEEK 7: Bronx Masquerade

 RESOURCES: CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 2| CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 4| ZOOM_Period #2

ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| "Bronx Masquerade" (p.1-129)

MONDAY
1. Q1 Touchstone Exam
     STEP#1: Go to www.ctls.com
     STEP#2: Select "9 Literature/Composition Course"
     STEP#3: Go to assessments and select "9th Touchstone" and begin testing at 1pm. 
    -Alliteration Resource: Look at different effects alliteration has on writing and choose one to answer      
      your short writing response in CommonLit
HW: Finish CommonLit before class on Tuesday and prepare to discuss your answers. 

TUESDAY
1. W-UP: Context Clues  
2. Notes: Making Connections
3. Writer's Workshop: CommonLit "Truth"
HW: In OneNote, revise your short written response, and continue reading up to Tanish Scott in the novel (Quiz Friday) and have your personification poem inspired by Chankara ready for Thursday's class. 

THURSDAY
1. W-UP: Author's Claim
    -Complete double-entries for each character
HW: Finish reading Wes-Tanish and prepare for quiz tomorrow. Double-entries for each character we read up to is due tomorrow before quiz.  Personification poem inspired by Chankara due. 

FRIDAY
1. Double-entry review. join.nearpod.com using code Q6RFI
2. Quiz (pgs. 1-60). 
    -Quiz URL: https://www.zipgrade.com/s/Z3G6Zfq/ 
    -Online Quiz Code: Z3G6Zfq
3. Open Mic Friday (Personification poems)
HW: Continue reading novel (next week quiz on pages 80-165) and double-entry journals. Extra Credit: Write an alliteration poem by completing activity in Nearpod (join.nearpod.com using code MTGEQ)




 

WEEK 6: "Bronx Masquerade"

RESOURCES: CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 2| CLASS NOTEBOOK_Period 4| ZOOM_Period #2
ZOOM_Period #4| CLEVER LOGIN LINK| Bronx Masq Audio| Bronx Masq Pgs. 1-80 

MONDAY

1. WARM-UP: Identify figurative language 
3. COMMONLIT: Read Jabari Unmasked. Highlight/annotate each section, answer multiple and short response questions. PERIOD 2 LINK           PERIOD 4 LINK
HW: Finish CommonLit 

TUESDAY
**NO ZOOM TODAY. WORK INDEPENDENTLY
1. Read up to Tanisha Scott in the novel.  Complete ONE double-entry-journal for each new character you read about. Place each double entry into “Class Notes” section in Class Notebook (Links Below)


THURSDAY
1. Review CommonLit poem 
2. Score short response
3. Revise short response for extra credit
4. Read novel from Wes-Tanisha recording double-entries for each new character
5. Analyze poems "Bruised Love" vs. "When Love Arrives"
HW: Continue reading novel and writing double-entries. A total of 15 double-entries (1 part quote, 1 part what is revealed) due Monday 28th.

FRIDAY
1. Warmup: Context Clues
2. Nearpod Lesson: join.nearpod.com using code IORED
HW: Write a personification poem using an abstract noun. Continue reading Wes-Tanisha and doing double-entry-journals.