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May 31, 2019

5/31/2019

Objective: I can present my project, such that listeners can determine whether or not they would like to read the book I have been reading (SL11-12.4).
Agenda:

Entry Task: If you are presenting today, sit “on deck” with your project ready. If you are presenting, either sit in one of the interview seat or at an empty desk where you can see the presenters.
Review the directions for the Reading Challenge Brochure
Work together to create a positive presenting experience. After each presentation, interviewers will shift, be prepared to move.
- What was the title and who was the author of your book?
- Why did you select this book?
- Which of the Seven Basic Plots does the book fit?
- How does it fit the plot?
- What is your favorite quote from the book?
- What is your favorite new word from the book?
- What is the aesthetic impact of the book?
After each student presents, add their book to your brochure with 1-5 stars for how interested you are in reading that book.

Exit Task: Share out compliments with the presenters. Turn in your Reading Challenge Brochure.

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May 30, 2019

5/30/2019

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Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your Chromebook
Anthology Workshop Today:
- You need to turn in a final copy of a story or poem TODAY! This is the last chance for feedback.
- Current Choices:
  - Poetry Poem
  - “A Rose for Emily” New Point of View
  - “Missed Chances” New Point of View
  - Freewrite
  - Travel Story
  - Tongue Twister
  - Twisted Fairy Tale
  - Nature Personification Poem
  - Mythology Story
  - Morning Poem
  - Tragedy Story
  - Imagery Poem
  - Magical Realism Story
  - “Alabanza” poem
  - Allegory
  - “Death at an Early Age”
  - Missing Person (TEDTalk)
  - Haiku, Senryu, Tanka Set
  - Aphorism Story
  - Letter to a Young Reader
  - Color Poem
  - Culture Shock Story
  - Natural Element Poem
  - Prequel/Sequel to Desiree’s Baby
Exit Task: “Turn In” a draft of either a story or poem by the end of the period and return your Chromebook to the cart

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May 28, 2019 BLOCK

5/28/2019

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Objective: I can showcase my understanding of the priority standards we have focused on throughout the year.
Agenda:

Entry Task: You will need your anthology and a pen(cil) for the final assessment.
- As a class, review the final test and stations on the projector.
Key Points:
- Reading Literature: You will select a short story from the slideshow--be sure to read the descriptions as they give you a hint about what they are about as well as how long they are--choose based on your interests.
- Reading Informational Text: You will read an excerpt from a research paper written by three college professors. Make sure read both the questions and the answers closely. You should annotate the text.
- Writing: This is assessing your ability to “edit.” Take the list of 10 Writing Tips you are given and make 3 Tips of your own that use the ideas from the original 10. You have to show your edits in order to receive credit for this portion.
- Speaking and Listening: These are being formally assessed with your Seven Basic Plots presentations. You do not have to do anything for this portion during the time given.
- Language: There are two parts to this section.
  - 1. A grammar check where you read the paragraph and then select the corrections for the errors marked
  - 2. The poem you read and identify the bolded, underlined, or italicized devices. You can only use each device once, so make sure you choose the best for each example
There are 5 total stations. Some will take you longer to complete than others. You may move at your own pace, but you have to complete the work with the two classes (block period) given.
Exit Task: Staple all of the pages you have completed together. If you finish before the class is over, you may use any extra time to work on your anthology.

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May 24, 2019

5/24/2019

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Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your Chromebook and log in to Google Classroom as well as Skyward
- Review the Anthology Scoring Guide
  - Check off anything that you have completed up to this point
  - Double-check your work as shown in Skyward; how many stories/poems have you completed this semester? We did one story and two poems last semester--be sure you still have those in your anthology!
Anthology Work Day Today:
- Next Thursday is the last opportunity to turn is a story or poem for feedback before your anthology is due; if you need to, you may use today to work toward that final draft.
- Otherwise, look back at the highlighted items you have not completed for the anthology; use today to accomplish any of the following:
  - 6 poems by other authors
  - 3 short stories by other authors (summaries)
    - Don’t forget you need explanations of why you selected each story and poem
  - Reread your introduction (make sure it is printed and taped over the original in your anthology)
  - Begin to draft your conclusion
If you have completed all of the above, finish Parallel Structure EdPuzzle if you have not done so yet.
Exit Task: Check off anything new that you completed today; we will have two more work days to complete the anthology in class before is due on June 4th.

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May 23, 2019

5/23/2019

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Objective: I can present my project, such that listeners can determine whether or not they would like to read the book I have been reading (SL11-12.4).
Agenda:

Entry Task: If you are presenting today, sit “on deck” with your project ready. If you are presenting, either sit in one of the interview seat or at an empty desk where you can see the presenters.
Review the directions for the Reading Challenge Brochure
Work together to create a positive presenting experience. After each presentation, interviewers will shift, be prepared to move.
- What was the title and who was the author of your book?
- Why did you select this book?
- Which of the Seven Basic Plots does the book fit?
- How does it fit the plot?
- What is your favorite quote from the book?
- What is your favorite new word from the book?
- What is the aesthetic impact of the book?
After each student presents, add their book to your brochure with 1-5 stars for how interested you are in reading that book.

Exit Task: Share out compliments with the presenters.

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Objective: I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining how irony is used (RL11-12.1).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Pick up a copy of the story, “Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin and review your notes on Realism and Naturalism from your work yesterday.
- What are some key details to remember each of these literary movements?
Review the directions in the handout before reading the story
- Vote: Listen (16 min.) or independent reading (20 min.)
After reading, share your thoughts on Realism and Naturalism in the story with a neighbor
Review the different types of irony and with your partner, check those that are present in the story
- Select one and explain to someone who doesn’t understand the differences between the types of irony how it is present
Exit Task: Share an example of each type of irony as a class.

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May 21, 2019

5/21/2019

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Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your Chromebook and log in to Google Classroom as well as Skyward
- Review the Anthology Scoring Guide
  - Check off anything that you have completed up to this point
  - Double-check your work as shown in Skyward; how many stories/poems have you completed this semester? We did one story and two poems last semester--be sure you still have those in your anthology!
Draft Day Today:
- Open your returned Short Story or Poem Draft 4
  - Review the comments and make edits accordingly; turn back in if you want a new score
- Print and cut/tape into Anthology if it is final draft ready
  - Remember to add to Table of Contents
- Look back at items you have not completed for the anthology; use any remaining time today to accomplish one of the following:
  - 6 poems by other authors
  - 3 short stories by other authors (summaries)
If you have completed all of the above, finish Parallel Structure EdPuzzle if you have not done so yet.
Exit Task: Highlight the items you still need to accomplish on your rubric--Friday is our anthology workday this week; if you will not be here, you may need to do some work at access time or on your own.

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May 20, 2019

5/20/2019

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Entry Task: Take the Realism vs. Naturalism handout
- Read the introduction on the handout together
Follow along to the Prezi taking notes on each video
- Stop between videos to discuss what you noticed
10 Silent Minutes: Read the poem and annotate thoroughly--do not skimp on annotations--be as thorough as possible.
- Begin to answer the questions while you wait for others to finish
Share your responses to your answers with a neighbor until you get to “The title of this poem by Sylvia Plath is _____________________.”
- Once the teacher has shared the title with you, finish the questions
Review the directions for your own poem as a class
Brainstorm Together: What would be some mysterious natural elements to write your own poem about?
Select your own natural element and begin to write--don’t tell anybody what you’re writing about! If you finish, share with a neighbor and see if they can guess.
Exit Task: Fold and tape this paper into your notebook; this poem is one of your options to draft from this week, and you will need today’s notes tomorrow.

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May 17, 2019

5/17/2019

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Objective: I can present my project, such that listeners can determine whether or not they would like to read the book I have been reading (SL11-12.4).
Agenda:

Entry Task: If you are presenting today, sit “on deck” with your project ready. If you are presenting, either sit in one of the interview seat or at an empty desk where you can see the presenters.
Review the directions for the Reading Challenge Brochure
Work together to create a positive presenting experience. After each presentation, interviewers will shift, be prepared to move.
- What was the title and who was the author of your book?
- Why did you select this book?
- Which of the Seven Basic Plots does the book fit?
- How does it fit the plot?
- What is your favorite quote from the book?
- What is your favorite new word from the book?
- What is the aesthetic impact of the book?
After each student presents, add their book to your brochure with 1-5 stars for how interested you are in reading that book.

Exit Task: Share out compliments with the presenters.

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May 16, 2019

5/16/2019

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Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your Chromebook
Anthology Workshop Today:
- You need to turn in a final copy of a story or poem TODAY!
- Current Choices:
  - Poetry Poem
  - “A Rose for Emily” New Point of View
  - “Missed Chances” New Point of View
  - Freewrite
  - Travel Story
  - Tongue Twister
  - Twisted Fairy Tale
  - Nature Personification Poem
  - Mythology Story
  - Morning Poem
  - Tragedy Story
  - Imagery Poem
  - Magical Realism Story
  - “Alabanza” poem
  - Allegory
  - “Death at an Early Age”
  - Missing Person (TEDTalk)
  - Haiku, Senryu, Tanka Set
  - Aphorism Story
  - Letter to a Young Reader
  - Color Poem
  - Culture Shock Story
Exit Task: “Turn In” a draft of either a story or poem by the end of the period and return your Chromebook to the cart

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