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Monday, December 2nd

11/27/2019

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Goals:

I can say at least 3 of my classmates' names.
I can explain what I notice in how a poem is written and develop some logical theories for WHY it is written that way.
I can "Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters"

Announcements:

We will visit the Library on Wednesday
Friday: Blog Post #1 Due.

1. Mini-Conversation with the person next to you:

Say your name, what school you went to last year and a fun fact about you..
I like...
I hate...
I once...

Be prepared to introduce your partner to the class

2. Writer's Notebook #1: Night Fishing

As I read the poem, mark one thing that you notice about the writing. It could be a word, a phrase, the way the poem is punctuated, anything.
Talk with the person next to you (introduce yourself if you don't know each other). What did each of you notice?
Share out with the class. Add to your annotation in your Writer's Notebook.
Write in Writer's Notebooks
- Leave the first "spread" blank
- Writer's Notebook #1: "Night Fishing"
- Think of a moment that you want to capture like a snapshot. Try to describe it, using a technique that you noticed in "Night Fishing"
- Share golden lines

3. Name Game

4. Syllabus

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Monday, November 25th

11/25/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.

1. On-demand reading test

2. Reading/Workshop

Submit your reading portfolio today before you leave!
Take the reading/writing survey if you have not already done so.
Read/Study for 3rd hour exam.

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Thursday, November 21st

11/20/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.

Announcements:

On Monday, November 25th, finish and submit your Reading Portfolio
4th Hour: If you would like to redo your Expository Portfolio, please do so ASAP. Absolutely last time to submit redos (or missing portfolios) is Thursday (today).
5th Hour: If you would like to redo your Expository Portfolio, please do so ASAP. Absolutely last time to submit redos (or missing portfolios) is Friday (tomorrow).
I need my books back by Monday!

1. Reading/Book Talks

2. Workshop

Expository Portfolio Redos
Reading Portfolio
Take post-class survey
- Extra-credit projects:
  - Submit a book review on an index card
  - Help to design Reading bulletin board
  - With a group or partner, create a top 10 (or 5) book recommendation list for the next class.

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Tuesday, November 19th

11/19/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.

Announcements:

On Monday, November 25th, finish and submit your Reading Portfolio
4th Hour: If you would like to redo your Expository Portfolio, please do so ASAP. Absolutely last time to submit redos (or missing portfolios) is Thursday (tomorrow).
I need my books back by Monday!

1. Reading/Book Talks

2. Workshop

Expository Portfolio Redos
Reading Portfolio

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Monday, November 18th

11/18/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
Student flexibly uses strategies to derive meaning from a variety of print/non-print texts. Student evaluates the validity, reliability, and/or relevance of publications and authors as well as their evidence and reasoning.

Announcements:

Today: Finish & Submit your Mastery Expository Portfolio
On Monday, November 25th, finish and submit your Reading Portfolio
We'll take book stack pictures on Wednesday!

1. Reading/Book Talks

2. Workshop

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Friday, November 15th

11/15/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
Student flexibly uses strategies to derive meaning from a variety of print/non-print texts. Student evaluates the validity, reliability, and/or relevance of publications and authors as well as their evidence and reasoning.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Today: Make a video book talk. Due to Google Classroom on Friday.
Today: Revised essay due to Google Classroom.

In Class:
1. Reading/Book Talks

2. Workshop

Expository Portfolio

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Thursday, November 14th

11/14/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
Student flexibly uses strategies to derive meaning from a variety of print/non-print texts. Student evaluates the validity, reliability, and/or relevance of publications and authors as well as their evidence and reasoning.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Homework: Make a video book talk. Due to Google Classroom on Friday.
Friday: Revised essay due to Google Classroom.

In Class:
1. Workshop: Reading/Use feedback to revise essays.

2. Mini-Lesson: Citing our sources in MLA format

In the Writing Center/Writing Groups

We review as a group--everyone either reads everyone else's essay or author reads out-loud as group follows along.
Start with what is strong
Give suggestions/ask questions

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Wednesday, November 13th

11/13/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
Student flexibly uses strategies to derive meaning from a variety of print/non-print texts. Student evaluates the validity, reliability, and/or relevance of publications and authors as well as their evidence and reasoning.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Homework: Make a video book talk. Due to Google Classroom on Friday.
Wednesday: Revised paper with sources turned into Google Classroom by end of day!
Friday: Revised essay due

1. Reading

2. Mini-Lesson: Citing our sources in MLA format

3. Writing Center/Writing Groups

We review as a group--everyone either reads everyone else's essay or author reads out-loud as group follows along.
Start with what is strong
Give suggestions/ask questions
Back in class: Use feedback to revise essays.

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Monday, November 11th

11/11/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
Student flexibly uses strategies to derive meaning from a variety of print/non-print texts. Student evaluates the validity, reliability, and/or relevance of publications and authors as well as their evidence and reasoning.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Homework: Make a video book talk. Due to Google Classroom on Friday.
Wednesday: Revised paper with sources turned into Google Classroom before class.
Wednesday: Meet with writing groups and writing center tutors
Friday: Revised essay due
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. Mini-Lesson: Blending our research into our essay.

Authorizing: USING the credibility of your source to back up your credibility.
Signal words/phrases
Paraphrasing information
Writer's Notebook #15

3. Workshop

Finish your research (2-3 sources)
Add sources effectively to your paper
- Authorize
- Blend your words/their words
- Paraphrase your information

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Thursday, November 7th

11/7/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
Student flexibly uses strategies to derive meaning from a variety of print/non-print texts. Student evaluates the validity, reliability, and/or relevance of publications and authors as well as their evidence and reasoning.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Graph of the Week Due on Friday
Saturday School: 8:30-11:30 in the Commons with teachers to help you! Also, breakfast.
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. Writing Conclusions
Full circle ending (back to same technique)
A new question
A call to action
So What?

3. Mini-Lesson: Adding research to our paper

Looking for specific data instead of searching a broad term.
- Finding reputable sources--activity.
  - Library Databases

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