Thursday, March 12, 2020

The Golden Country

Today I will: 
  • Engage in a student-led conversation utilizing academic language and text evidence
  • Make connections with a text 
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a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Book 1 Chapter 2-3 Discussion

Homework:
Prep for Historical Fiction Speech
Read chs 4-5 1984 due Tuesday

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Speech Practice (B Day)


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a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Speech Practice
Speech Refinement
Read 1984 Chs 2-3 and annotate

Homework:
Read 1984 Chs 2-3 and annotate
Complete Reading notes and discussion notes for homework due Friday

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Speech Practice


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a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Speech Practice
Speech Refinement
Read 1984 Chs 2-3 and annotate

Homework:
Read 1984 Chs 2-3 and annotate
Complete Reading notes and discussion notes for homework due Thursday

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Friday, March 6, 2020

Discussion Round 1

Today I will: 
  • Engage in a student-led conversation utilizing academic language and text evidence
  • Make connections with a text 
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a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Book 1 Chapter 1 Discussion
1984 Essay Intro

Homework:
Work on Historical Fiction Speech;
Practice Time with Partner on Weds

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

1984: Book 1 Ch 1

Today I will: 
  • Read Book 1 Ch 1 of 1984 and annotate for author's purpose, diction, dystopian elements, and characterization
  • Make connections with a text 
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a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Book 1 Chapter 1

Homework:

Work on Historical Fiction Speech; slides due Mon 3/9

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Book 1 Ch 1 1984

Today I will: 
  • Read Book 1 Ch 1 of 1984 and annotate for author's purpose, diction, dystopian elements, and characterization
  • Make connections with a text 
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a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Book 1 Chapter 1


Homework:
Finish Ch 1

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Intro to the Dystopian World

Today I will: 
  • Read the short story "Harrison Bergeron" and answer comprehension questions
  • Identify the Dystopian Elements present in "Harrison Bergeron" 
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a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Speech Check-In
2. Intro to Dystopias. Complete the Intro to Dystopias Worksheet using the attached Slideshow.
3. Harrison Bergeron PreReading
4. Common Lit story "Harrison Bergeron"

Homework:
Finish Harrison Bergeron if need be

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Historical Fiction Speech

Today I will: 
Gain a deeper understanding of the historical fiction speech and begin the planning process

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a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Introduction to Stretch Success Speech
Work on Speech Planning/Slides

Homework:

Planning Template is due on Tues 3/3; Slideshow due Tuesday 3/11.

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Rhetoric Test

Today I will: 
  • Demonstrate my understanding of rhetoric
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a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Rhetoric Test
Introduction to Stretch Success Speech

Homework:

Planning Template is due on Wed 3/4; Slideshow due Mon 3/10.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Rhetoric Test

Today I will: 
  • Demonstrate my understanding of rhetoric
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a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Rhetoric Test

Homework:
Nada :) 

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Cultural Revolutions Unit Test

Today I will: 
  • Demonstrate my understanding of Satire, Romanticism and Realism
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Reading Log
Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
Venn Diagram
Sat/Rom/Real Unit Test

Homework:
Study for Rhetoric Test on Wednesday; know the parts of the rhetorical triangle and be prepared to analyze a piece you have not seen before

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The World is Too Much With Us

Today I will: 
  • Rhetorically analyze and piece of poetry for author's purpose
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Cultural Revolutions Paragraph

Today's Agenda:
"The World is Too Much With Us" while you read
SOAPSTone
RA Paragraph Romanticism

Homework:
Finish RA Paragraph if need be
Read your Historical Fiction novel and complete your reading log by Monday 2/24 

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Friday, February 14, 2020

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

Today I will: 
  • Rhetorically analyze and piece of poetry for author's purpose
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Cultural Revolutions Paragraph

Today's Agenda:
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" while you read pg. 36
SOAPSTone

Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction novel and complete your reading log by Monday 2/24 (column 2 only)

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

Today I will: 
  • Analyze a piece of writing through a Rhetorical Analysis Paragraph
  • Rhetorically analyze and piece of poetry for author's purpose
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Cultural Revolutions Paragraph

Today's Agenda:
1. Oliver Twist: SOAPSTone
2. RA Paragraph for Realism
3. "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" while you read pg. 36

Homework:
SOAPSTone for "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" 

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Oliver Twist

Today I will: 
  • Analyze a piece rhetorically for SOAPSTone and check for understanding by answering questions while I read
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Reading Log
Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
Oliver Twist: While you Read and SOAPSTone
RA Paragraph: Realism

Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction Novel: Finish by this Sunday

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Oliver Twist

Today I will: 
  • Analyze a piece rhetorically for SOAPSTone and check for understanding by answering questions while I read
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Reading Log
Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
Oliver Twist: While you Read and SOAPSTone

Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction Novel: Finish by this Sunday

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Friday, February 7, 2020

Oliver Twist

Today I will: 
  • Analyze a piece rhetorically for SOAPSTone and check for understanding by answering questions while I read
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Reading Log
Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
Reading Log Check-in
Oliver Twist: While you Read

Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction Novel: 75% done by Sunday 10/9

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

SOAPSTone

Today I will: 
  • Analyze the rhetoric used within "A Boy Crossing Sweeper" 
  • Identify the parts of the rhetorical triangle and their relationship to one another
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Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
1. Review: Rhetorical Triangle
2. "Boy Crossing Sweeper" SOAPSTONE

Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction novel and complete any 2 rows in Column 2 by Thursday.

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Intro to Romanticism and Realism

Today I will: 
  • Identify the main characteristics of the Romantic and Realistic literary movements
  • Analyze the film Far and Away for its response to Industrialization
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-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Intro Romanticism and Realism on Google Classroom
2. Boy Crossing Sweeper: Before You Read and While

Homework:
Read historical fiction novel 

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Rhetoric Paragraph

Today I will: 
  • Apply rhetoric concepts to analyze "A Modest Proposal" through a short paragraph response
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Chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Satire: Spot Check
Rhetorical Analysis Paragraph
Begin Unit Study Guide
Check off 2 boxes on Reading Log

Homework:
Read Historical Fiction book and work on reading log. 2 entries due next class period.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

SOAPSTONE: A Modest Proposal

Today I will: 
  • Analyze the rhetoric used within "A Modest Proposal" 
  • Identify the parts of the rhetorical triangle and their relationship to one another
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Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
1. Review: Rhetorical Triangle
2. "A Modest Proposal": Finish and SOAPSTONE

Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction novel and complete any 2 rows in Column 2 by Thursday.

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Monday, January 27, 2020

A Modest Proposal

Today I will: 
  • demonstrate understanding of the satire used in "A Modest Proposal" 
  • Analyze a piece of text for rhetorical devices
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Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
- “A Modest Proposal” While You Read 

Homework:
Read your historical fiction novel
Any Two Rows of the Reading Log filled out by Friday

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Friday, January 24, 2020

A Modest Proposal

Today I will: 
  • demonstrate understanding of the satire used in "Flowers in the mirror" 
  • Analyze a piece of text for background information 
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Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
-Before You Read “A Modest Proposal” . Read the background article on page 13 of the reading packet to answer the 3 questions.
- “A Modest Proposal” While You Read 

Homework:
Read your historical fiction novel
Finish "While you Read" for "A Modest Proposal" if need be

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Before you Read

Today I will: 
  • demonstrate understanding of the satire used in "Flowers in the mirror" 
  • Analyze a piece of text for background information 
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Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
1. Flowers in the Mirror Reading Quiz
2. Passback Reading Log and bookmark for Historical Fiction book
3. Before You Read “A Modest Proposal” . Read the background article on page 13 of the reading packet to answer the 3 questions.

Homework:
Read your historical fiction novel 

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Flowers in the Mirror Debrief

Today I will: 
  • Identify the ways in which an author uses satire within a short story
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Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
1. Flowers in the Mirror Reading Quiz
2. Debrief SOAPSTONE on "Footbinding"
3. Historical Fiction Bookmark and Reading "Log"


Homework:
Finish Flowers in the mirror if need be
Read your Historical Fiction Novel 

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Friday, January 17, 2020

Flowers in the Mirror

Today I will: 
  • Identify the ways in which an author uses satire within a short story
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Cultural Revolutions Packet

Today's Agenda:
1. Debrief SPICE chart from Before Reading Activity on "Footbinding"
2. Read "Flowers in the Mirror" and Complete while you read and after reading questions

Homework:
Finish Flowers in the mirror if need be
Read your Historical Fiction Novel 

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Satire

Today I will: 
  • Identify and evaluate SPICE elements within the "Footbinding" article 
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A writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Debrief "Wealthy Teen"
2. “Footbinding S19”
Begin Flowers in the Mirror

Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction book 

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Footbinding

Today I will: 
  • Articulate some of the difficulties faced during the Industrial Revolution
  • Connect our readings to the SPICET historical themes from AP World History
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Today's Agenda:
IR Fast Facts

Flowers in the Mirror: Before you read “Footbinding S19” 
West Reading Schedule
Book 3 Reading Log/Speech Planner


Homework:
Read your Historical Fiction novel
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Cultural Revolution

Today I will: 
  • Articulate some of the difficulties faced during the Industrial Revolution
  • Articulate the "why" and "how" of Satire, Romanticism and Realism
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- a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Book Sign Up
Rhetorical Triangle review
IR Fast Facts
Cultural Revolutions Focus Definitions on GC
Commonlit Article Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequences

Homework:
Finish CommonLit article if need be. Begin book and bring it to next class period 

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Intro to Rhetoric

Today I will: 
  • Gain a deeper understanding of rhetoric and the relationship between subject, speaker and audience
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- a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Intro to Rhetoric PPT on Google Classroom
Answer the questions on the Notes for Intro to Rhetoric Google Form.
(If you were absent, write “absent” as partner #2’s name)
Book Sign Up
Cultural Revolutions Focus Definitions on GC

Homework:

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Friday, January 10, 2020

Intro to Rhetoric

Today I will: 
  • Gain a deeper understanding of rhetoric and the relationship between subject, speaker and audience
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- a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
Intro to Rhetoric PPT on Google Classroom
Answer the questions on the Notes for Intro to Rhetoric Google Form.
(If you were absent, write “absent” as partner #2’s name)
Intro Book 3 Assignment

Homework:
Find a book to read for Book #3

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Welcome back!

Today I will: 
  • Reflect and set goals for term II
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A fresh new mindset

Today's Agenda:
1) new seats
2) Grit and Mindset group reflection
3) reflect, set goals and learn
4) Intro book 3- Historical Fiction

Homework:
Research a book you’d like to read 

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