Research Begins: Pyramus and Thisbe

Today I will: 

• Gain a deeper understanding of the research process and project
• Read the story of Pyramus and Thisbe so that I may be able to make connections to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Please Take out: 
a chromebook

Today's Agenda:

Research Essay Assignment Overview

Research Essay: Internet Resources

Pyramus and Thisbe

Homework:

Read Info Book and work on Reading Log
Finish Pyramus and Thisbe if needed
Be prepared for a Membean quiz during your next class meeting

Let's Get Started!

Revision Reflection and R and J

Today I will: 

• Reflect upon the writing process
• gain a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Please Take out: 
A writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Essay Revision Reflection
Membean Practice
Shakespeare's Life and Impact
Crash Course on R and J

Homework:

Read your info book

Let's Get Started!

revision

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a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Membean Practice
Feedback Returned
Essay Revision Instruction

Homework:

Revise Essays due Friday

Let's Get Started!

Practice

Today I will: 

• Strengthen my grammar and writing through Quill practice
• Gain a deeper understanding of Shakespeare
• Obtain information on my topic of choice

Please Take out: 
a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Quill Practice
Common Lit Article: The Lure of Shakespeare
Read Info Book and Update Log

Homework:

Read Info Book
Bring Headphones next class

Let's Get Started!

Danger of a Single Story

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chromebook

Today's Agenda:
World Lit Spotlight
Common Lit Article: The Lure of Shakespeare

Homework:

Read your info book

Let's Get Started!

Info Book Time

Please Take out: 
Info Book

Today's Agenda:

Success Essay: Due for Feedback

Membean Practice

Time to read info books and practice recording evidence

Homework:

Read Info Book

Let's Get Started!

Counseling Visit

Today's Agenda:
Counseling Visit :)
Success Essay Due for Feedback

Homework:

Read your Info Book

Success Essay Peer Edit

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a chromebook

Today's Agenda:

Quill Calibration/Practice
Sign Up for Turnitin.com: Instructions on Google Classroom

Success Essay: Peer Edit & Revise

Homework:

Finish Final Draft of Essay due next class meeting

Let's Get Started!

B Day: Counseling Visit

Today's Agenda:
Counseling Visit :)

Homework:

Work on rough draft of Success Essay

Success Essay Drafting

Today I will: 

• draft a rough draft of my Success Essay incorporating learning theories into practical use

Please Take out: 
a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Membean practice
2. Success Essay drafting

Homework:

Work on Rough Draft of Success Essay

Let's Get Started!

Success Essay

Today I will: 

• Calibrate my level of vocabulary study on Membean
• Begin a rough draft and gather evidence for my success essay
• set reading goals

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a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Collect Work Packets
Introduce Info Book Assignment Books due
Set Reading Goals on Google Classroom
Membean Calibration: Student intro
Success Essay: Draft Day 1

Homework:

Read and take notes on your informational book. Be prepared for a book talk!

Let's Get Started!

Socratic Seminar

Today I will: 

• engage in an open-ended discussion regarding learning theories 

Please Take out: 
So Sem Prep Sheet

Today's Agenda:

Socratic Seminar

Introduce Success Essay & Brainstorm

Homework:

Select Book for Info Project and Bring to next class
Brainstorm for Essay

Let's Get Started!

Recognizing Learning Theories

Today I will: 

• assess my knowledge of writing terms and my ability to apply them

Please Take out: 
a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Writing Assessment
2. Introduce Info Book Selection

3. Recognizing Learning Theories: Machado

Homework:

Socratic Seminar Prep Worksheet on Google Classroom

Let's Get Started!