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Thursday, Oct. 31st

10/30/2019

Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Annotate and respond to the article of the week by tomorrow.
If you would like to redo your Creative Writing Mastery Portfolio, please do so by Friday and resubmit to Google Classroom.
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Reading

2. 4th: EOS survey/Finish paragraph
Link to student survey: http://bit.ly/EOSStud19.
Students login with their student ID.

3. What to put into your paragraphs!

Examples and anchor chart
How to transition between paragraphs.
Workshop--write your other paragraphs.

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Wednesday, Oct. 30th

10/30/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Eddie says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Annotate and respond to the article of the week by Friday.
If you would like to redo your Creative Writing Mastery Portfolio, please do so by Friday and resubmit to Google Classroom.
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Reading

2. 4th: EOS survey

Link to student survey: http://bit.ly/EOSStud19.
Students login with their student ID.

3. Assignment:

Write an essay question that you think you would like to write about.
Write a list of all the ways you would answer the question.
Pick ONE item from your list and create a paragraph for it.
- Details and examples
Turn it into Google Classroom.

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Tuesday, October 29th

10/28/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Eddie says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Annotate and respond to the article of the week by Friday.
If you would like to redo your Creative Writing Mastery Portfolio, please do so by Friday and resubmit to Google Classroom.
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Reading

2. "Why we Crave Horror Films" 4th

Why do we do X? Topics
Writer's Notebook #14: Try a Why topic in your notebook.

3. 1 Topic=6 Essays

4. Assignment:

Write an essay question that you think you would like to write about.
Write a list of all the ways you would answer the question.
Pick ONE item from your list and create a paragraph for it.
- Details and examples
Turn it into Google Classroom.

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Monday, October 28th

10/28/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Eddie says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Annotate and respond to the article of the week by Friday.
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Writer's Notebook #13: Definition Essay
Brainstorm What makes X X topics.
Try one out in your Writer's Notebook.

2. Reading

3. "Why we Crave Horror Films"
What do you notice about the writing techniques?
Why do we do X? Topics
Writer's Notebook #14: Try a Why topic in your notebook.

4. Revise/write an expository paragraph.
Details and examples
Follow the selected expository genre
Definition, Cause/Effect, Process.

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Friday, Oct. 25th

10/25/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Eddie says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Reading

2. Discuss article of the week

3. 5th Hour--Discuss "Art on the Run"

Brainstorm topics
Try one for Writer's Notebook # 12

4. Writer's Notebook #13: Classification Essay (What are the types of X)

What are the characteristics of this type of essay?
What are some good topics for this type of essay.
Try one in your Writer's Notebook.

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Wednesday, Oct. 23rd

10/24/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Cute baby goat says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.
Article of the week due tomorrow!
- Just write 1-2 paragraphs as normal.
By Friday, write, revise and submit an expository paragraph.

1. Reading

2. Finish Open Mic (4th)

3. Expository essays=answer a question

4. Writer's Notebook # 12: Definition Essay (What makes X X) or Process Essay (How does X work)

Read "The Barrio" or "Art on the Run"
- What question is this answering?
- What are some techniques the author uses to answer this question? Create an anchor chart in your notebook for Expository Essays
Brainstorm topics
Writer's Notebook #12--try out on idea with an outline or a free write!

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Tuesday, Oct. 22nd

10/22/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Cute baby goat says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.
Article of the week due on Friday!
- Just write 1-2 paragraphs as normal.
By Friday, write, revise and submit an expository paragraph.

1. Reading & Reading Check-in

Let's look at examples from last week.

2. Finish Open Mic!

3. Expository essays=answer a question

4. Writer's Notebook # 12: Definition Essay (What makes X X)?

Read "The Barrio"
- What question is this answering?
- What are some techniques the author uses to answer this question? Create an anchor chart in your notebook for Expository Essays
Brainstorm topics
Writer's Notebook #12--try out on idea with an outline or a free write!

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Monday, Oct. 21st

10/20/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Terrified Woodchuck says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.
Article or graph of the week due on Friday!
By Friday, write, revise and submit an expository paragraph.

1. Article or Graph of the Week? You decide!

2. . Reading & Reading Check-in

Let's look at examples from last week.

3. Open Mic!

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Friday, October 17th

10/18/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Terrified Woodchuck says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.
Article of the Week due today
Open Mic on Monday: be prepared to present your work!
Creative Writing Portfolio due today

1. Reading

2. Article of the Week discussion

2. Creative Writing Portfolio (Mastery)

Discuss process
- Mini-goals:
  - Finish making website and revising pieces to publish on the website. (this should be complete)
  - Finish self-assessment document. Use evidence from your writing to show how you have used the skills and grown as a writer.

3. Practice for Monday's Open Mic Day!

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Thursday, October 16th

10/16/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

_____says:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.
Article of the Week Due tomorrow
Open Mic on Friday: be prepared to present your work!
Creative Writing Portfolio due on Friday

1. Reading + Kiran & Ava Book Talks!

2. Creative Writing Portfolio (Mastery)

Discuss process
- Mini-goals:
  - Finish making website and revising pieces to publish on the website. (this should be complete)
  - Finish self-assessment document. Use evidence from your writing to show how you have used the skills and grown as a writer.
  - Practice for tomorrow's Open Mic Day!
    - Sign up for your pre___

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