Literature with Leonetti

March 19, 2019

3/19/2019

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 where the text leaves matters uncertain. (RI11-12.1).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Cut and paste the map of the Stampede Trail onto the next blank page. Don’t forget to add color to your journal as a whole when you have the chance!
Pre-Reading: Review the elements of tragedy: Hubris, Fatal Flaw, and Fate from your guided notes.
- What evidence have we seen of these for McCandless so far?
Follow along to Ch. 2 “The Stampede Trail” (11:53) p. 10-14
Post-Reading: Because we knew this was a tragedy, we knew McCandless was going to die. Discuss what the impact is of learning this in the second chapter has on your reading?
- In your journal, explain the impact this chapter has on your reading and what you think about McCandless’ hubris or fatal flaw as well as how you think fate impacted his outcome. What aspects of his death were out of his control?
Review the rubric and accomplish one of the following from Chapter 1:
- Find 1 of the vocabulary words from throughout the book (focusing on words you struggle with), copy the sentence and page number, highlight the word, then write your own sentence using the word correctly.
- Find a quotes from your reading that is thought-provoking and write a thoughtful reaction filling the page with your thoughts and ideas. Images included enhance the ideas.
Exit Task: Look back at your rubric and tally for either the vocabulary word or quote you found in order to keep track of what you have accomplished so far. Replace the rubric as a bookmark in your journal, so you can reference it frequently

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March 18, 2019

3/18/2019

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Entry Task: Cut and paste the map of Alaska into your journal AFTER your 5 vocabulary pages and Into the Wild vs. “To Build a Fire” notes.
Teacher will call on students to read the 4 criteria for each section of the Journal Rubric
- Highlight any key components to earning a 4; check off anything you have already done
Pre-Reading: Review your prediction after reading the Author’s Note; as we listen to Ch. 1 consider whether or not your inference about the text was correct.
- Define inference based on the video
Follow along to Ch. 1 “The Alaska Interior” (9:53) p. 3-7
Post-Reading: Discuss what you infer about McCandless (Alex) based on his interaction with Galien.
- Add to your initial prediction based on the reading and our discussion.
Review the rubric and accomplish one of the following from Chapter 1:
- Find 1 of the vocabulary words from throughout the book (focusing on words you struggle with), copy the sentence and page number, highlight the word, then write your own sentence using the word correctly.
- Find a quotes from your reading that is thought-provoking and write a thoughtful reaction filling the page with your thoughts and ideas. Images included enhance the ideas.
Exit Task: Look back at your rubric and tally for either the vocabulary word or quote you found in order to keep track of what you have accomplished so far. Fold the rubric in ½ and use it as a bookmark in your journal, so you can reference it frequently.

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March 13, 2019

3/13/2019

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Objective: I can participate effectively in a group discussions with diverse partners about our upcoming reading of Into the Wild in order to build on others’ ideas and express my own clearly and persuasively (SL11-12.1).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Sit with the group assigned to you on the board. Get out your composition notebook and prepare to take notes on the prezi by labeling Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer on the next blank page.
Follow along to the prezi, taking notes on the connections between “To Build a Fire” by Jack London and Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
As a class, popcorn read the Author’s Note to Into the Wild
Review the Group Work rubric and self-assess where you are at prior to the discussion.
In your groups, discuss the questions.
- Each group will be called on to share their thoughts on one of the questions
- Re-assess your participation in the discussion on the Group Work rubric
Exit Task: In your composition notebook answer: After reading and discussing the author’s note, what do you expect to find in the rest of the book? How did the discussions and reading today contribute to these predictions?
- Begin with: Based on the discussions and the author’s note of Krakauer’s Into the Wild, I expect . . .
- I will be around to check your response

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March 12, 2019

3/12/2019

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Objective: I can examine Transcendental and Tragedy themes in our reading of “To Build a Fire” by Jack London including how they interact and build on one another to provide an objective summary of the text (RL11-12.2).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your composition notebook and answer: Find a quote from the story, copy it into your notebook and illustrate it. Make sure to include the title and author of the story.
Continue “To Build a Fire” by Jack London identifying evidence of both Transcendentalism and Tragedy as you are following along.
- Write an objective summary of the reading to someone who has never read the story including evidence of both the Transcendental and the Tragic
Introduction to Vocab Set 1 with Kahoot!

Exit Task: Your Kahoot! score is your pretest score. You can continue to review from the list provided.

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March 11, 2019

3/11/2019

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Entry Task: Get out your composition notebook and answer: Where have you heard the terms Transcendentalism and Tragedy and what do you remember about them? Try to give specific evidence of readings.
Complete the Guided Notes on both Transcendentalism and Tragedy from the Prezi
- Cut and paste your notes into your notebook.
Begin “To Build a Fire” by Jack London identifying evidence of both Transcendentalism and Tragedy as you are following along.

Exit Task: Stop the story with 5 min. left. Share with a neighbor the evidence you have found up to this point.

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March 8, 2019

3/8/2019

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Objective: I can identify the meaning of words I did not know at the beginning of the unit, and I can apply the mean(L11-12.4).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Review your Vocabulary Pack used throughout the unit.
- The test is only over the first two pages--NOT the vocabulary to discuss images
- Take 5 min. to review after the bell
Everyone must take this version of the test even if you earned a 100% before as this test also applies the vocabulary, not just matching definitions.
The last 5 questions are extra credit.
- If you have extra time, you may make edits to your essay--make sure you turn it back in!
Exit Task: Find something to do that does not distract your neighbors who may still be working. No talking until the teacher says it is ok. Thank you.

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March 7, 2019

3/7/2019

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Objective: I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (W11-12.4).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your notebook and all materials you have created throughout the course of this unit. You will also need a Chromebook.
- Review the comment you left yourself your Synthesis Essay
- Utilize the class materials you created to help yourself.
- I will answer clarifying questions, but not tell you what to write. Use your resources!

Exit Task: “Turn in” your essay to Google Classroom by the end of the period. If you finish early, you may study your vocabulary. We will retake for the last time tomorrow.

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March 6, 2019

3/6/2019

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Objective: I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (W11-12.4).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your notebook and all materials you have created throughout the course of this unit. You will also need a Chromebook.
Review the directions for the Synthesis Essay
Pretend it is your first finals in college, and you have to write a synthesis essay. You have no idea what that is, so you watch this video
- As explained in the video, you may outline or map your ideas first, or you can just begin writing, but you will need to follow the guidelines below for this version of a synthesis essay.
- Utilize the class materials you created to help yourself.
- I will answer clarifying questions, but not tell you what to write. Use your resources!
Write as much of your essay as you can today; you will also have tomorrow to finish

Exit Task: Write a comment to yourself in your essay about where you are going to begin tomorrow, so you know where to begin.

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March 5, 2019

3/5/2019

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Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning how I will meet the expectations for my selected visual text option (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your work plan and any materials you need in order to complete what you have planned for Day 6.
- Your project should be completed by the end of the period today!
Complete your last reflection and self-assess on the rubric.

Exit Task: Turn in your completed project with the rubric and work plan.

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March 4, 2019

3/4/2019

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Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning how I will meet the expectations for my selected visual text option (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your work plan and any materials you need in order to complete what you have planned for Day 5.
- Review expectations for work plan days.
Use your time to develop your ideas. If plans change, it simply needs to be explained in your reflection for the day.

Exit Task: During the last 10 min. I will come around and check your progress for today’s participation; you should be cleaning up and reflecting during this time. Do not put your work plan and evidence away until they have been checked.

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