MRS. VERMA
English 12 Agenda
ENGLISH 12
THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2013
Agenda
1. Take 5 mins to study for
Vocab Quiz 6
2. Vocab Quiz # 6:
* When you are done,
bring it to me at the
front table
3. Begin reading “A
Modest Proposal” by Alan
Lightman
-Answer the
Discussion Questions
4. Discuss “A Modest
Proposal” by Lightman
5. Satire Chart
Lear ning Goals
Read closely to determine
what the text says explicitly
and to make logical
inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence
when writing or speaking to
support conclusions drawn
from the text.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle with
others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!
ENGLISH 12: VERMA.JASMEET@CUSD80.COM
FRIDAY APRIL 5, 2013
Agenda
1. WARM-UP: Cartoon
analysis: Write a fully
developed paragraph
including what you think the
message is, your thoughts
and the devices of satire
used.
2. Senior Project checks
3. Go to Computer Lab F206 to
start Webquest
EXTRA CREDIT:
***Mon. April 8 th: Attend
Senior Showcase
***Sat. April 13 th: Attend
Skate Party at Skateland
(Extra points if you are in
costume) Bring receipt or
take pic of yourself at the
event.
Lear ning Goals
Read closely to determine
what the text says explicitly
and to make logical
inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence
when writing or speaking to
support conclusions drawn
from the text.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle with
others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!
ENGLISH 12: VERMA.JASMEET@CUSD80.COM
MONDAY APRIL 8, 2013
Agenda
1. WARM-UP: Read “Good
Girl” Answer Questions
2. Satire Quiz
3. Onion Article
-Read
-Write 5 other topics
that someone could
satirize about high school
EXTRA CREDIT:
***TONIGHT: Attend Senior
Showcase
***Sat. April 13 th: Attend
Skate Party at Skateland
(Extra points if you are in
costume) Bring receipt or
take pic of yourself at the
event.
Lear ning Goals
Read closely to determine
what the text says explicitly
and to make logical
inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence
when writing or speaking to
support conclusions drawn
from the text.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle with
others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!
ENGLISH 12: VERMA.JASMEET@CUSD80.COM
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY APRIL 9/10, 2013
WA R M - U P
Thomas Jefferson
wrote that “all men are
created equal.”
Do you agree or
disagree with this
statement? Explain
why.
Why do you think the
issue of equal rights
has historically been
difficult to achieve?
Support your answer
with examples from
history, other texts,
media, etc.
L EA R N IN G G OA L S
Write arguments to
support claims in an
analysis of substantive
topics or texts using valid
reasoning and relevant
and sufficient evidence.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle
with others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!
ENGLISH 12: VERMA.JASMEET@CUSD80.COM
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013
WA R M - U P
Consider the
statement: “The
treatment of women is
steadily improving.”
1. Explain if you agree
or disagree with the
statement above.
2. Write at least two
examples of
support for your
claim.
3. Write at least two
examples of
counterarguments
anticipating
opposing views AND
logically respond to
the opposing view.
L EA R N IN G G OA L S
Write arguments to
support claims in an
analysis of substantive
topics or texts using valid
reasoning and relevant
and sufficient evidence.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle
with others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!
ENGLISH 12: VERMA.JASMEET@CUSD80.COM
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013
AG EN DA
1. Read “A Vindication of
the Rights of
Women”
a. ANNOTATE while we are
reading. (YES, you have
to!)
b. Complete Vindication
Vocab while reading.
Don’t forget to fill in the
blanks with your OWN
words.
H.W. Finish reading
“Vindication”—Assessment
on Monday.
EXTRA CREDIT:
***Sat. April 13th: Attend
Skate Party at Skateland
(Extra points if you are in
costume) Bring receipt
or take pic of yourself at
the event.
L EA R N IN G G OA L S
Read closely to determine
what the text says explicitly
and to make logical
inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence
when writing or speaking to
support conclusions drawn
from the text.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle with
others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!
ENGLISH 12: VERMA.JASMEET@CUSD80.COM
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013
WA R M - U P
Declaration of
Independence
Jigsaw
1. Read your portion
of the document
with group
2. Complete the
questions as a
group (YOU STILL
MUST SUBMIT
YOUR OWN)
L EA R N IN G G OA L S
Write arguments to
support claims in an
analysis of substantive
topics or texts using valid
reasoning and relevant
and sufficient evidence.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle
with others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!
ENGLISH 12: VERMA.JASMEET@CUSD80.COM
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013
AG EN DA
1. Read “Declaration of
Sentiments” in your
group
a. ANNOTATE while you
are reading
b. Complete Handout
(You must submit your
OWN)
EXTRA CREDIT:
***Sat. April 13th:
Attend Skate Party at
Skateland (Extra
points if you are in
costume) Bring
receipt or take pic of
yourself at the event.
L EA R N IN G G OA L S
Read closely to determine
what the text says explicitly
and to make logical
inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence
when writing or speaking to
support conclusions drawn
from the text.
4 – I completely understand the
aforementioned skills and could
confidently teach them to a new or
struggling student.
3 – I understand the aforementioned
skills and can succeed on my own.
2 – I understand most of the
aforementioned skills, but struggle with
others.
1 – I have no understanding of the
aforementioned skills. HELP!