Unit Three: Expository & Persepolis
November 11, 2013 - December 20, 2013
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WEEK 12: November 11-15
Monday, November 11: Documentary Day
IWBAT: watch a documentary and analyze it using SOAPSTone
Agenda:
1st Period & 7th Period:
- Journal: Quick Write Topic: ADHA, bipolor disorder, depression (write anything you want on the topic)
- Watch "Medicated Child" Documentary
- Complete SOAPS and KWL Chart Observations
5th Period:
- Journal: Quick Write Topic: Bullying (write anything you want on the topic)
- Watch "Bully" Documentary
- Complete SOAPS and Observations
Due at the End of Period:
SOAPS (speaker, occasion, audience, purpose, subject) in complete sentences. 4-5 observations from the documentary.
IWBAT: watch a documentary and analyze it using SOAPSTone
Agenda:
1st Period & 7th Period:
- Journal: Quick Write Topic: ADHA, bipolor disorder, depression (write anything you want on the topic)
- Watch "Medicated Child" Documentary
- Complete SOAPS and KWL Chart Observations
5th Period:
- Journal: Quick Write Topic: Bullying (write anything you want on the topic)
- Watch "Bully" Documentary
- Complete SOAPS and Observations
Due at the End of Period:
SOAPS (speaker, occasion, audience, purpose, subject) in complete sentences. 4-5 observations from the documentary.
Tuesday, November 12: Discovering Iran (Laptop Day)
IWBAT: discover background information for Persepolis by beginning a web quest
Agenda:
- Socrative Warm Up:
- Go to www.socrative.com.
- Log in as a student. Enter Room #: 950598
- Answer the questions and end the quiz.
- Go to www.edmodo.com
- If you don't have a student account, create one.
- Once you log in, join Mrs. Crandall's English I Group. Join at https://edmo.do/j/j99ty8 and enter group code e9avr2
- Take the poll on the Group Page.
- Start the Iran Web Quest: www.shsiranwebquest.weebly.com
Due at the End of the Period:
Web Quest half way complete including completion of 1/2 of the Web Quest handout questions.
IWBAT: discover background information for Persepolis by beginning a web quest
Agenda:
- Socrative Warm Up:
- Go to www.socrative.com.
- Log in as a student. Enter Room #: 950598
- Answer the questions and end the quiz.
- Go to www.edmodo.com
- If you don't have a student account, create one.
- Once you log in, join Mrs. Crandall's English I Group. Join at https://edmo.do/j/j99ty8 and enter group code e9avr2
- Take the poll on the Group Page.
- Start the Iran Web Quest: www.shsiranwebquest.weebly.com
Due at the End of the Period:
Web Quest half way complete including completion of 1/2 of the Web Quest handout questions.
Wednesday, November 13: Discovering Iran (Laptop Day)
IWBAT: discover background information for Persepolis by beginning a web quest
Agenda:
- Socrative Warm Up:
- Go to www.socrative.com.
- Log in as a student. Enter Room #: 950598
- Answer the questions and end the quiz.
- Continue the Iran Web Quest: www.shsiranwebquest.weebly.com
- Extention: If you finish the Web Quest, begin the project on the "Decide & Create" tab
(http://shsiranwebquest.weebly.com/decide--create.html)
Due at the End of the Period:
Completed Web Quest including completion of the Web Quest handout questions.
IWBAT: discover background information for Persepolis by beginning a web quest
Agenda:
- Socrative Warm Up:
- Go to www.socrative.com.
- Log in as a student. Enter Room #: 950598
- Answer the questions and end the quiz.
- Continue the Iran Web Quest: www.shsiranwebquest.weebly.com
- Extention: If you finish the Web Quest, begin the project on the "Decide & Create" tab
(http://shsiranwebquest.weebly.com/decide--create.html)
Due at the End of the Period:
Completed Web Quest including completion of the Web Quest handout questions.
Thursday, November 14: Discovering Iran (Laptop Day)
IWBAT: create a presentation by applying the bakcground information learned from the web quest
Agenda:
- Socrative Warm Up:
- Go to www.socrative.com.
- Log in as a student. Enter Room #: 950598
- Answer the questions and end the quiz.
- Work on your Person Profile using the information learned from your Iran Web Quest. Project details are at:
http://shsiranwebquest.weebly.com/decide--create.html
Due at the End of the Period:
Completed Person Profile projects are due at the end of the period. Projects should be emailed to Mrs. Crandall. Details are on the Web Quest page.
IWBAT: create a presentation by applying the bakcground information learned from the web quest
Agenda:
- Socrative Warm Up:
- Go to www.socrative.com.
- Log in as a student. Enter Room #: 950598
- Answer the questions and end the quiz.
- Work on your Person Profile using the information learned from your Iran Web Quest. Project details are at:
http://shsiranwebquest.weebly.com/decide--create.html
Due at the End of the Period:
Completed Person Profile projects are due at the end of the period. Projects should be emailed to Mrs. Crandall. Details are on the Web Quest page.
WEEK 13: November 18-22
Monday, November 18: Point of View Review
IWBAT: write in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person by completing the POV Workshop.
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal: Write a short story from the perspective of your shoe. (How does it feel? What does it think?)
- Point of View Workshop
- Setting up The English Holy Grail
Due at the End of the Period: 3 point of view paragraphs (see handout)
Helpful Files:
IWBAT: write in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person by completing the POV Workshop.
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal: Write a short story from the perspective of your shoe. (How does it feel? What does it think?)
- Point of View Workshop
- Setting up The English Holy Grail
Due at the End of the Period: 3 point of view paragraphs (see handout)
Helpful Files:
Point of View Review.pptx | |
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Point of View Review Handout.docx | |
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Tuesday, November 19: Expository vs Persuasive & The Holy Grail
IWBAT: distinguish between expository and persuasive writing by using point of view and purpose
Agenda:
- Warm Up: Read the 2 articles. In your notebook, write the point of view and purpose of each article.
- POV and Purpose on the Holy Grail
- Analyze Essay Organization of the 2 Essays (highlight the hook, thesis, and topic sentences in each essay)
- Essay Organization on the Holy Grail
Due End of Period: Front page of the Holy Grail complete
Helpful Files:
IWBAT: distinguish between expository and persuasive writing by using point of view and purpose
Agenda:
- Warm Up: Read the 2 articles. In your notebook, write the point of view and purpose of each article.
- POV and Purpose on the Holy Grail
- Analyze Essay Organization of the 2 Essays (highlight the hook, thesis, and topic sentences in each essay)
- Essay Organization on the Holy Grail
Due End of Period: Front page of the Holy Grail complete
Helpful Files:
Exemplar Essays.pdf | |
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Holy Grail Pictures.pptx | |
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Wednesday, November 20: Unit 2 Test Remediation
(1st Period had this lesson on Friday, November 15)
IWBAT: write complete, thoughtful short answers by correcting Unit 2 test questions.
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" - What does this quote mean to you? How can you apply it to your life? How can you apply it your school work? (1/2 a page is expected)
- Grade Calculations (What do you need on Report Card 3 and the final exam to make your goal grade?)
- Review Unit 2 Test B and improve answers for #16,17, and 18.
- In your notebook, turn to a new page and title it "Unit 2 Test B Corrections. Write your improved answers for #16-18 there.
Due at the End of the Period: Improved test correction questions -#16, 17, 18 (see directions above)
Helpful Files:
(the test review slides show common test errors and how to fix those errors)
(1st Period had this lesson on Friday, November 15)
IWBAT: write complete, thoughtful short answers by correcting Unit 2 test questions.
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" - What does this quote mean to you? How can you apply it to your life? How can you apply it your school work? (1/2 a page is expected)
- Grade Calculations (What do you need on Report Card 3 and the final exam to make your goal grade?)
- Review Unit 2 Test B and improve answers for #16,17, and 18.
- In your notebook, turn to a new page and title it "Unit 2 Test B Corrections. Write your improved answers for #16-18 there.
Due at the End of the Period: Improved test correction questions -#16, 17, 18 (see directions above)
Helpful Files:
(the test review slides show common test errors and how to fix those errors)
Test 2B Remediation.pptx | |
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Thursday, November 21: Narrative & The Holy Grail
IWBAT: analyze a narrative essay by completeing the narrative panel on my English Holy Grail
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal: Read the essay. Determine the point of view and purpose of the essay.
- Review 5 elements of a narrative & elements of plot
- Complete the narrative panel on the English Holy Grail
- Staple all essays to the Holy Grail
- Complete ACE panel of the Holy Grail.
Due at the End of the Period: Complete front and back of the Holy Grail
Helpful Files: See the files from Tuesday, November 19
Friday, November 22: Elements of Good Writing & The Holy Grail
IWBAT: identify elements of good writing by analyzing essays and completing the Holy Grail
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal:
- Review Tips for Good Writing (Analyze essay for good writing elements and complete panel on the Holy Grail)
- Review dead and strong words and finish panel on the Holy Grail
Due at the End of the Period: Complete Holy Grail
Helpful Files: See the files from Tuesday, November 19
IWBAT: analyze a narrative essay by completeing the narrative panel on my English Holy Grail
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal: Read the essay. Determine the point of view and purpose of the essay.
- Review 5 elements of a narrative & elements of plot
- Complete the narrative panel on the English Holy Grail
- Staple all essays to the Holy Grail
- Complete ACE panel of the Holy Grail.
Due at the End of the Period: Complete front and back of the Holy Grail
Helpful Files: See the files from Tuesday, November 19
Friday, November 22: Elements of Good Writing & The Holy Grail
IWBAT: identify elements of good writing by analyzing essays and completing the Holy Grail
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal:
- Review Tips for Good Writing (Analyze essay for good writing elements and complete panel on the Holy Grail)
- Review dead and strong words and finish panel on the Holy Grail
Due at the End of the Period: Complete Holy Grail
Helpful Files: See the files from Tuesday, November 19
WEEK 14: November 25-29
Monday, November 25: Analyzing Graphic Novels
IWBAT: read and analyze a graphic novel by interacting with the "Elements of a Graphic Novel" prezi
Agenda:
- Binder Check Quiz
- Review for Test next Monday (Dec 2.) & look at 3 Types of Writing Review (see file below)
- Analyzing Elements of a Graphic Novel Prezi (http://prezi.com/hwzollmg9id-/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy)
- Complete the Analyzing a Graphic Novel handout (see file below)
Due at the End of the Period: Analyzing a Graphic Novel handout (see file below)
Helpful Files:
IWBAT: read and analyze a graphic novel by interacting with the "Elements of a Graphic Novel" prezi
Agenda:
- Binder Check Quiz
- Review for Test next Monday (Dec 2.) & look at 3 Types of Writing Review (see file below)
- Analyzing Elements of a Graphic Novel Prezi (http://prezi.com/hwzollmg9id-/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy)
- Complete the Analyzing a Graphic Novel handout (see file below)
Due at the End of the Period: Analyzing a Graphic Novel handout (see file below)
Helpful Files:
3 Types of Writing Review.docx | |
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Analyzing Elements of Graphic Novels.docx | |
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Tuesday, November 26: My Own Graphic Novel
IWBAT: create a page from my own graphic novel by applying what I know about elements of a grapic novel
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal
- Explain Project Guidelines
- Complete graphic novel pages
** use the Analyzing Elements of a Graphic novel handout from yesterday to help
Due at the End of the Period: completed graphic novel pages
Helpful Files:
IWBAT: create a page from my own graphic novel by applying what I know about elements of a grapic novel
Agenda:
- Warm Up Journal
- Explain Project Guidelines
- Complete graphic novel pages
** use the Analyzing Elements of a Graphic novel handout from yesterday to help
Due at the End of the Period: completed graphic novel pages
Helpful Files:
My Graphic Novel.docx | |
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Wednesday November 27 - Friday November 29 = Thanksgiving Break
WEEK 15: December 2-6
Monday, December 2: Test
IWBAT: demonstrate mastery of expository, persuasive, and narrative writing by passing my "3 Types of Writing" test
Agenda:
- Do Now ACE Question
- Test Review
- Test
Due at the End of the Period: 3 Types of Writing Test
IWBAT: demonstrate mastery of expository, persuasive, and narrative writing by passing my "3 Types of Writing" test
Agenda:
- Do Now ACE Question
- Test Review
- Test
Due at the End of the Period: 3 Types of Writing Test
Tuesday, December 3: Symbolism
IWBAT: develop my knowledge of symbolism by interacting with a PowerPoint and movie clips
Agenda:
- Journal: What symbol most represents you (a flower, peace sign, shark, etc)? Why? Explain.
- Announcements/Grade Review
- Symbolism
- What is it?
- You Do: Explaining symbols
- Symbolism in "We Wear the Mask"
Due at the End of the Period: "You Do" Explaining Symbols ( Symbolism Handout) and completed "Symbolism Across Genres" Handout (Symbolism Handout 2)
Helpful Files:
IWBAT: develop my knowledge of symbolism by interacting with a PowerPoint and movie clips
Agenda:
- Journal: What symbol most represents you (a flower, peace sign, shark, etc)? Why? Explain.
- Announcements/Grade Review
- Symbolism
- What is it?
- You Do: Explaining symbols
- Symbolism in "We Wear the Mask"
Due at the End of the Period: "You Do" Explaining Symbols ( Symbolism Handout) and completed "Symbolism Across Genres" Handout (Symbolism Handout 2)
Helpful Files:
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Wednesday, December 4: Foreshadowing, Suspense, Flashback
IWBAT: develop my understanding of foreshadowing, suspense, and flashback by interacting with a Prezi
Agenda:
- Journal: Choose any event from your past. Write about your memories of that past event.
- Announcements
- Foreshadowing, Suspense, Flashback Prezi: http://prezi.com/x1goass2gmn9/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
- Extension: Expository Essay
Prompt: Write an essay explaining the importance of being honest.
Prewriting
- Step 1: Brainstorm
- Step 2: Write thesis
- Step 3: Fill out expository pillar
Due at the End of the Period: Completed "Foreshadowing, Suspense, Flashback Handout" AND Steps 1,2, & 3 of Essay Prewriting
Helpful Files:
IWBAT: develop my understanding of foreshadowing, suspense, and flashback by interacting with a Prezi
Agenda:
- Journal: Choose any event from your past. Write about your memories of that past event.
- Announcements
- Foreshadowing, Suspense, Flashback Prezi: http://prezi.com/x1goass2gmn9/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
- Extension: Expository Essay
Prompt: Write an essay explaining the importance of being honest.
Prewriting
- Step 1: Brainstorm
- Step 2: Write thesis
- Step 3: Fill out expository pillar
Due at the End of the Period: Completed "Foreshadowing, Suspense, Flashback Handout" AND Steps 1,2, & 3 of Essay Prewriting
Helpful Files:
Foreshadowing Suspense Flashback Handout.docx | |
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Thursday, December 5: Expository Writing
IWBAT: develop my writing skills by completing my expository essay rough draft
Agenda:
- Journal: The holiday season is about giving and receiving. If you could give 1 gift and receive 1 gift, what would they be and why?
- Expository Writing - Rough Draft
Due at the End of Period: Rough draft
IWBAT: develop my writing skills by completing my expository essay rough draft
Agenda:
- Journal: The holiday season is about giving and receiving. If you could give 1 gift and receive 1 gift, what would they be and why?
- Expository Writing - Rough Draft
Due at the End of Period: Rough draft
Persepolis - Entrance Exit Ticket Handout.docx | |
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Persepolis - Bk 1 Discussion Guide.doc | |
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WEEK 16: December 9-13
WEEK 17: December 16-20