Today’s Date:
September 3, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
(1) What is fiction?
(2) What is non-fiction?
(3) According to the video, what does reading a novel do to the brain?
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry.
• Turn in signed syllabus
• Get your photo taken by Mrs. Hahn
• Pre-assessments, complete TWO OF THEM.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you get your photo taken?
• Did you finish the pre-assessment?
Today’s Date:
September 4, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
Answer these two questions (be sure to write the questions, not just your answer, for
full points).
Learning Target(s):
• Complete first journal entry.
• Turn in signed syllabus
• 4 corners game
• Get your photo taken by Mrs. Hahn
• Facebook “Mrsryan says”
• Start pre-assessments, if time allows.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you participate in the game?
• Did you get your photo taken?
• Did you join our class Facebook group?
Today’s Date:
September 4, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
What are your goals after high school?
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry.
• Turn in signed syllabus, DUE TODAY
• Finish both pre-assessments.
• Complete transition survey, by hand or online.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you finish the reading and writing pre-assessments?
• Did you finish the transition questionnaire on my SWIFT?
Today’s Date:
September 8, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
Describe your Labor Day weekend.
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• 3-minute writing fluency timing
• Finish transition questionnaire on my SWIFT. Please PRINT and turn in box.
• Start vocabulary – Elements of Fiction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6I24S72Jps
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you finish the 3 minute timing and count TWW?
• Did you finish the online transition questionnaire, print and turn in the box?
• Did you write down the weekly vocabulary words and create flashcards?
oday’s Date:
eptember 9, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
What are the 10 things to think about before you post? Watch the video
nd write them down.
ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47ltgfkkik
earning Target(s):
Complete journal entry
Review elements of fiction
Whole group story read, identifying the 8 elements of fiction.
uccess Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
Did you complete the group activity/story with the 8 elements of fiction?
Today’s Date:
September 10, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
As we watch the music video, write down at least 4 events that describe
the PLOT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmxaY_OVvWA
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Review elements of fiction through music
• Partner children’s book story read, identifying the 8 elements of fiction.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you complete the group activity/story with the 8 elements of fiction?
Today’s Date:
September 11, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
As we watch the movie clip, write down at least 5 events that describe
the PLOT. Put a  next to the conflict and put a  next to the resolution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hlx2Jr-oG0
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Review elements of fiction through movie clip
• Take the weekly assessment.
Success Criteria (how you will know you hmet the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry wit DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you complete the assessment with the 8 elements of fiction?
Today’s Date:
September 14, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
What is a dystopia?
What is a utopia? Describe both.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A7CHIlgNW0
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Learn 10 new terms related to Anthem
• Assign books
• Choose a partner and complete a t-chart for research of dystopia/utopia.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you complete the 10 terms related to Anthem?
• Did you and a partner complete the t-chart?
DYSTOPIA

UTOPIA

Today’s Date:
September 15, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
SUB. No journal.
Learning Target(s):
• Choose a partner and complete a poster for dystopia/utopia.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you and a partner complete the poster?
Today’s Date:
September 16, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
What is socialism and objectivism? Create a t-chart to fill in while watching the video.
Let’s discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this type of society/philosophy?
SOCIALISM
OBJECTIVISM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBYmeLBWjeI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT_RpzYohdI
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Start reading Anthem, pages 17-23.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you read along to Anthem?
• Did you complete read-along comprehension questions?
Today’s Date:
September 17, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
Open Anthem to our reading yesterday of pages 17-23 and write the transgressions
that Equality 7-2521 has committed. Write down the page number where you found
the evidence in the text.
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Practice vocabulary flashcards
• Anthem, pages 24.
• Comprehension questions
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you read along to Anthem?
• Did you complete read-along comprehension questions?
TRANSGRESSIONS
21 – Being too smart
19 – Speaking about the time before the Great Rebirth
17 – Too tall (over 6 feet)
17 – Writing anything/thoughts on paper
17 - ******** BEING ALONE ******* “blackest transgression”
18 – stealing (a candle)
22- showing your preference (likes/dislikes)
Today’s Date:
September 21, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
Only write down the 2 specific questions
Let’s watch this video on a utopia called “Rapture”, which comes from the videogame
Bioshock. Andrew Ryan creates a world without constraint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgLvhyUmrsw
In a world without constraint:
1. What would Equality 7-2521 find great about this world compared to the life he is
living?
2. What specific things would you do in a world without constraints?
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Vocabulary flashcards
• Anthem, pages 24.
• Comprehension questions
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you read along to Anthem?
• Did you complete new weekly vocab flashcards?
• Did you read-along comprehension questions?
Today’s Date:
September 22, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
As we look at the magazine advertisement, fill out the questions on the sheet I
handed you. We will staple this in your journal for today’s points.
Learning Target(s):
• Watch video about propaganda & review handout of propaganda techniques
• Complete journal entry about modern-day propaganda
• Start propaganda poster
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you analyze the magazine ad and complete the “Sell it with Propaganda” form?
• Did you start a propaganda poster with your partner?
Today’s Date:
September 23, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
As we watch the Superbowl commercial, write down:
1. Audience:
2. Product/Idea:
3. Propaganda technique(s):
4. What makes it effective?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDovzhqwS7g
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry after reflecting about Superbowl commercial
• Read Ch 1 of Anthem
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you analyze the magazine ad and complete the “Sell it with Propaganda” form?
• Did you start a propaganda poster with your partner?
Today’s Date:
September 24, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
As we watch the Superbowl commercial, write down:
1. Audience:
2. Product/Idea:
3. Propaganda technique(s):
4. What makes it effective?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPj7ojoK0ro
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry after reflecting about Superbowl commercial
• With a partner, complete the first unit questions, #1-30 for Anthem
• Finish poster
• Study 10 vocab words
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you complete and TURN IN questions 1-30?
• Did you finish the propaganda poster with your partner?
• Did you study flashcards for tomorrow’s quiz?
LC English Agenda Today, 9-25-15
1. Take Anthem assessment #2, with vocab and
propaganda ad.
2. Complete any missing class work or read a book
silently until all are done.
3. Mrs. Ryan to hand back papers. Please keep
graded work.
Happy Friday everyone!!!
Today’s Date:
September 28, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
Create this chart.
Draw a stick figure for each character.
Equality
International
Liberty
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Vocabulary flashcards
• Anthem, pages 38.
• Comprehension “active reading” questions
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write journal entry t-chart with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you read along to Anthem?
• Did you complete new weekly vocab flashcards?
• Did you read-along comprehension questions?
Reminder: Journal entries for September -due WEDNESDAY for full points.
Today’s Date:
September 29, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
Let’s watch Pharrell’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlY90lG_Fuw
1. List 2 examples of freedom shown in the video.
2. List 2 examples of bondage shown in the video.
3. List 2 examples of how Equality is unable to be free.
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Learning Target(s):
• Complete journal entry
• Comprehension “active reading” questions
• Review STEAL chart.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you write journal entry t-chart with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER?
• Did you complete the “S” for the STEAL chart?
• Did you complete read-along comprehension questions #1-13?
Reminder: Journal entries for September -due WEDNESDAY for full points.
Today’s Date:
September 30, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
No journal entry.
IT IS DUE TODAY. Before you turn it in:
1. Highlight all dates.
2. Put a sticky note and write the total number of entries you have. Someone who
hasn’t missed any will have 16 entries x 5 points = 80 points for this month.
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Learning Target(s):
• (New seating charts)
• Students of the month awards
• Read pages 44-51 & answer “active reading” questions
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you turn in your journal?
• Did you complete read-along comprehension questions #14- 26 ?
Reminder: Journal entries for September -due TODAY for full points.
Today’s Date:
October 1, 2015 CLEARLY MARK “OCTOBER” AS A NEW HEADING
Daily Journal Write:
Do you believe in love at first sight? Explain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1guNHBKCbFc
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Learning Target(s):
• Pair up and take the vocab quiz on SWIFT. Print off your results when you hit 100%
correct, write partner names on it, and turn it in for practice points.
• Read pages 44-51 & answer “active reading” questions
• Use STEAL chart to find evidence about Equality.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you take the vocab practice quiz?
• Did you complete read-along comprehension questions #14- 26 ?
• Did you complete your STEAL chart?
Today’s Date:
October 2, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
Draw this t-chart. As the video plays, write down 4 terms for each side.
LOVE
LUST
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imE0pYtfymI
Learning Target(s):
• Weekly assessment
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you complete the weekly assessment?
• Will you score an 80% (B-) higher and pass with proficiency?
Today’s Date:
October 5, 2015
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Daily Journal Write:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZIrMkxZhIs
After watching the video, explain:
External Freedom
Internal Freedom
Learning Target(s):
• Return weekly assessment. If you got 24 out of 30 or higher, you mastered the
unit for the week.
• Learn 10 new vocabulary words, unit #4.
• Read Anthem, pages 52-58
• If time, active reading questions
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you complete the weekly vocabulary cards?
• Did you read along to pages 52-58?
• Did you start the active reading questions?
Today’s Date:
October 6, 2015
Daily Journal Write:
1. Do you think Equality and others should revolt against their society? Why or why
not?
2. As we listen to the song, write down several lines of the lyrics that describe
revolution. Interpret the lyrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvWEKhGU6X4
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Viva-La-Revolution-lyrics-The-Adicts/F98F32EB38CB3BEC48256D6E002F72B1
Learning Target(s):
• Complete “Vocab Word Sheet” on my SWIFT. EMAIL IT TO ME VIA SWIFT!
• With a partner, take the quiz for Vocab week #4 and print off the results page
when you reach 100%.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you complete the vocab word sheet and email it to Mrs. Ryan?
• Did you take the Anthem Unit #4 vocab quiz on my SWIFT and get 100%?
Today’s Date:
October 7, 2015
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Daily Journal Write:
Translate this scene (from page 57) into 1st person perspective:
“We shall bring the water to you,” they said.
Then they knelt by the moat, they gathered water into their two hands, they rose and
they held the water out to our lips.
Then, draw what is going on in this scene.
Learning Target(s):
• Review the Unit 4 power point completed by students! GREAT JOB!
• Read pages 59-67 and answer comprehension questions.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you complete the journal entry?
• Did you read along and answer questions?
Today’s Date:
October 8, 2015
GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK
Daily Journal Write:
Make a prediction about how Equality’s plan will pan out.
You can include anything about his plan to present the box at the World Council
meeting and his future with Liberty.
Learning Target(s):
• Review Unit 4 power point completed by students! GREAT JOB!
• Read pages 68-77.
Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets):
• Did you complete the journal entry?
• Did you read along and answer questions? Did you turn in yesterday’s packet?