ENGLISH 9A DAILY AGENDA 2014-2015 School Year| Trimester 1| Ms. Topp Tuesday, 09.02.2014 Daily Agenda Name Tags KP Pep Talk Syllabus- Student/Parent sign page due FRIDAY! COMING UP: Ideal Classroom Independent Reading Overview Learning Targets I can… Follow simple directions Name Tags FAV FOOD FAV MOVIE/TV SHOW NAME (IN FAV COLOR) SOMETHING I LIKE TO DO HOW I SPEND MY TIME OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL Wednesday, 09.03.2014 Daily Agenda Student Information Form Introductions Questions? Hour 5: Syllabus Independent Reading Overview Ideal Classroom #1 COMING UP: Independent Reading Proposal Learning Targets I can… Share relevant information about myself Collaborate with my peers and teacher to create classroom expectations and goals What does your IDEAL CLASSROOM… LOOK like? FEEL like? SOUND like? SMELL like? TASTE like? Think about HOW you would use your FIVE SENSES in your IDEAL CLASSROOM. Thursday, 09.04.2014 Daily Agenda Questions? Ideal Classroom #2 Independent Reading Proposal- Due TOMORROW! COMING UP: Independent Reading Proposal & Student/Parent Syllabus sign page DUE TOMORROW! Learning Targets I can… Collaborate with my peers and teacher to create classroom expectations and goals Things to DISCUSS What are your thoughts, feelings, and guidelines for… GROUP WORK CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE TIMELINESS/TIME IN CLASS WORK TIME CELL PHONES MY ROLE MS. TOPP’S ROLE Friday, 09.05.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Hand In- IR Proposal & Syllabus I can… Announcements Collaborate with IR Final Project Overview my peers and Ideal Classroom #3 Ms. Topp Introduction/Ms. Topp Answers teacher to create classroom First Week Questions/Reflections COMING UP: Notebook/Portfolio Set-Up IR Book Check-out expectations and goals Monday’s Tasks TONIGHT! Football and Ice Cream Notebook Set-Up Portfolio Set-up Book Check-out Check-outs from IMC (limited copies) Bring book from home Being Independent Reading Hand in IR Proposal on Tuesday Attendance end of Hour, TOO! So Far, I am missing… (Hour 4) Parent- Sign Page Suheb E. Josiah H. Rebecca P. Computer Log-in Issues? Independent Reading Proposal Merissa G. Rebecca P. So Far, I am missing… (Hour 5) Parent- Sign Page Jaden A. Matt B. Raphael B. Kaylee B. Hailey K. Wilson L. Ronald P. Independent Reading Proposal MOST OF YOU! Computer Log-in Issues? Monday, 09.08.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Seating Chart I can… Notebook Set-Up Be organized and prepared for class by Portfolio Set-up establishing my Ideal Classroom #4 notebook and writing portfolio Hour 5- IR Final Project Overview & Collaborate with my Ms. Topp Introduction Independent Reading Book Check-out peers and teacher to COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #1 create classroom expectations and goals Notebook/Portfolio Set up NOTEBOOK SET UP Take 3 post-its or tab dividers EACH ONE SHOULD BE A DIFFERENT COLOR COLOR 1: READING LOG COLOR 2: ASSIGNMENTS COLOR 3: NOTES You will use these like “tabs” for our sections Divide your notebook into 3 EQUAL SECTIONS PORTFOLIO SET UP Take ONE FILE FOLDER AND ONE LABEL Write YOUR NAME and CLASS PERIOD on the label Put the label on the top of your file folder Hand in to Ms. Topp Tuesday, 09.09.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets P4- Announcements I can… Hand in IR proposal Collaborate with my peers and teacher Announcements/Logistics to create classroom Final Ideal Classroom Discussion expectations and goals Reading Efficiency #1 Utilize my reading COMING UP: and comprehension Plagiarism Web Quest skills to improve my Reading Efficiency Independent Reading Announcements/Logistics Website Class Crate Hand-in Bin Ms. Topp Wall Bathroom Passes Tardies/Absences Learning Targets Lunch Schedule (4th Hour) Wednesday, 09.10.2014 Daily Agenda P4- Announcements Plagiarism Web Quest Independent Reading Reading Log 1 (Follow Guidelines) COMING UP: DWA Writing Assessment Learning Targets I can… Identify the components and follow BHS’ Academic Honesty Polic Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment Thursday, 09.11.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets P4- Announcements DWA Writing Assessment COMING UP: DWA Writing Assessment I can… Understand that writing prompts can and should be broken into parts to ensure the response is thorough and on topic. Write an essay with a clear beginning, a developed middle with adequate elaboration, and a logical conclusion. Friday, 09.12.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets P4- Announcements DWA Writing Assessment Independent Reading Reading Log 1 (Follow Guidelines) Ms. Topp Check Book Choices Missing Work COMING UP: Short Stories Unit: Elements of Plot I can… Understand that writing prompts can and should be broken into parts to ensure the response is thorough and on topic. Write an essay with a clear beginning, a developed middle with adequate elaboration, and a logical conclusion. Reading Log Set up Go to the READING LOG tab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS Date Title, author, pages read (start page- end page_ My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum. Monday, 09.15.2014 Daily Agenda LONG PEP FEST SCHEDULE P4- Announcements Check Reading Log #1 Introduction to Elements of Plot Elements of Fiction Types of Conflict Setting “The Sniper” Background COMING UP: “The Sniper” and Elements of Plot Learning Targets I can… Identify the elements of plot and apply them to the short story “The Sniper” Tuesday, 09.16.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets “The Sniper” I can… Elements of Fiction- Point of View Identify the HAND IN PACKET elements of plot TOMORROW! and apply them to COMING UP: the short story “The Reading Efficiency #2 Sniper” Independent Reading Wednesday, 09.17.2014 Daily Agenda TOMORROW Announcements “The Sniper” Elements of Fiction- Theme Reading Efficiency #2 Review/Discussion Independent Reading Reading Log Review COMING UP: Gates Reading Test Independent Reading Learning Targets I can… Identify the elements of plot and apply them to the short story “The Sniper” Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to the READING LOG tab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS Date Date Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum. Title/Author Pages ____ to _____ My Summary Sentences) (4-7 My Thoughts/Reaction (3-5 Sentences) Thursday, 09.18.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets I can… P4- Announcements Utilize my reading Ms. Topp is GONE! and comprehension Gates Test (35 Minutes Timed) skills to improve my Independent Reading Reading Efficiency Reading Log #2 COMING UP: Elements of Plot Review Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment Friday, 09.19.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets LONG PEP FEST I can… P4- Announcements Plot Review/Wrap-up “The Sniper” Hand in Packet! View “The Sniper” Ms. Topp Answers Best Villain Intro Identify the elements of plot and apply them to the short story “The Sniper” COMING UP: Short Stories Unit: “The Most Dangerous Game” The Best Villain… Think about the BEST VILLAIN you know… Perhaps they’re from a movie, book, comic, or your own life. In your assignment section of your notebook, answer the following questions: 1. Who are they? Where are they from? 2. What do they look like? 3. What do they do as the villain? What is their purpose? 4. What qualities do they possess that makes them a good villain? 5. Pick one quality that you will share with the class. Monday, 09.22.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Best Villain Journal/Discussion I can… Introduction to Foreshadowing Identify the elements of plot in “The Most Title Inferences Dangerous Game” Begin MDG Analyze the plot in order to gather textual COMING UP: evidence that demonstrates where Foreshadowing and MDG and how the author creates tension and suspense The Best Villain… Think about the BEST VILLAIN you know… Perhaps they’re from a movie, book, comic, or your own life. In your assignment section of your notebook, answer the following questions: 1. Who are they? Where are they from? 2. What do they look like? 3. What do they do as the villain? What is their purpose? 4. What qualities do they possess that makes them a good villain? 5. Pick one quality that you will share with the class. Tuesday, 09.23.2014 Daily Agenda Elements of Fiction I can… Identify Mood Tone Suspense Continue MDG Elements Learning Targets of Plot/Foreshadowing Notes COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #3 Independent Reading the elements of plot in “The Most Dangerous Game” Analyze the plot in order to gather textual evidence that demonstrates where and how the author creates tension and suspense Wednesday, 09.24.2014 Daily Agenda Reading Efficiency #3 HIGHLIGHT and # answers for Questions #6-10 Review/Discussion Independent Reading Reading Log #3 COMING UP: More MDG Learning Targets I can… Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to the READING LOG tab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS Date Date Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum. Title/Author Pages ____ to _____ My Summary Sentences) (4-7 My Thoughts/Reaction (3-5 Sentences) Thursday, 09.25.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets I can… Finish MDG Identify the elements Elements of Fiction- Characters of plot in “The Most Complete MDG/Foreshadowing Worksheet- HAND IN! COMING UP: MDG & Film Compare and Contrast Independent Reading Dangerous Game” Analyze the plot in order to gather textual evidence that demonstrates where and how the author creates tension and suspense Friday, 09.26.2014 Daily Agenda MDG/Hunger Games Compare & Contrast HAND IN MDG Worksheet Ms. Topp Answers Independent Reading COMING UP: MDG On-Demand Writing Learning Targets I can… Compare and Contrast literary elements in film and story Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment Most Dangerous Hunger Games In the assignment section of your notebook, Compare and Contrast “The Most Dangerous Game” and Hunger Games. Pay particular attention to: How people are selected for the games? What is the unfair advantage to those running the games? GZ to Rainsford Capital to Tributes Tribute to Tributes What elements are similar? What elements are very different? Ms. Topp Answers How tall are you? How old are you? Do you have a boyfriend? Are you married? How long? Do you have kids? What religion are you? Do you have any pets? Do you like animals? What is your favorite animal? If you could have any animal as a pet what would it be? Monday, 09.29.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Introduction to I can… Argumentative Writing Understand that writing Writing Portfolios prompts can and should Begin MDG On-Demand be broken into parts to ensure the response is Writing (Gather Evidence/Complete Outline) thorough and on topic COMING UP: Finish MDG On-Demand Writing Identify specific textual evidence to support claims Tuesday, 09.30.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets MDG On-Demand Writing Make-up/Missing Work I can… COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #4 Independent Reading Identify specific textual evidence to support claims Write arguments to support claims I have made about substantive topics or texts, using reason and specific, relevant, evidence. Wednesday, 10.01.2014 Daily Agenda Reading Efficiency #4 Use your BEST METHOD! Review/Discussion Independent Reading Reading Log #4 Ms. Topp Conferences Reading Log Check FRIDAY! COMING UP: Begin “Harrison Bergeron” Learning Targets I can… Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to the READING LOG tab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS Date Date Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum. Title/Author Pages ____ to _____ My Summary Sentences) (4-7 My Thoughts/Reaction (3-5 Sentences) Thursday, 10.02.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets I can… Introduction to Theme Work with my peers to What If We Were All Equal? Small Groups: Read “Harrison Bergeron” and Complete Assignment with “Handicaps”- Due Tomorrow! COMING UP: Theme and 2081 Independent Reading identify the theme and how the elements of plot contribute to the theme. Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail how it emerges in the text, develops over the course of the text, and is refined through details Friday, 10.03.2014 Daily Agenda Complete “Handicap” Assignment (15 Minutes) 2081: What If? (Hour 4) HAND IN NOTEBOOKS! HB & 2081 Theme Discussion Ms. Topp Answers COMING UP: “Marigolds” Learning Targets I can… Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail how it emerges in the text, develops over the course of the text, and is refined through details Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment Monday, 10.06.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Introduction to Inferences I can… Silently Read “Beware of the Define and Dog” (Page 688) understand Complete Inferences Chartinferences Be Prepared to Discuss Make inferences TOMORROW! within a text based COMING UP: on textual evidence and background “Marigolds” and More Inferences! knowledge Tuesday, 10.07.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets “Beware of the Dog” and I can… Inferences (15 Minutes to Make inferences within Finish; 15 Minutes to Discuss) a text based on evidence and background Partner Read “Marigolds” knowledge (Page 141) and Begin Identify specific textual Partner Activity evidence to support my COMING UP: claims Reading Efficiency #5 Independent Reading “Marigolds” Inferences As you read “Marigolds” (page 141) with your partner, think about the specific characters: what they say, their actions, their motivations, etc. When you have completed the short story, DISCUSS and then WRITE about the following: 2 INFERENCES ABOUT CHARACTERS: Include textual evidence for each inference and an explanation of how this supports your inference. THEME: Explain one theme from the story and how the text led you to that theme. CLIMAX: Explain the climax to the story and how you know. What types (2-3) of character is Lizbeth? Explain. What types (2-3) of character is Ms. Lottie? Explain. Wednesday, 10.08.2014 Daily Agenda Hand In Sniper Revisions SCHOOL IS FUN! Reading Efficiency #5 Learning Targets I can… Utilize my reading and comprehension Use Your BEST METHOD! skills to improve my Review/Discussion Reading Efficiency Independent Reading Read and analyze Reading Log #5 a book of my choice COMING UP: for my own Finish “Marigolds” Partner Activity enjoyment Literary Terms Review- Quiz Friday Thursday, 10.09.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Literary Terms Review Finish “Marigolds” Partner Activity I can… COMING UP: Literary Terms Quiz TOMORROW! Independent Reading Identify the Elements of Fiction and apply them to various pieces of literature Make inferences within a text based on evidence and background knowledge Identify specific textual evidence to support my claims Friday, 10.10.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Literary Terms Quiz I can… MDG/Foreshadowing Review Identify the Elements Independent Reading of Fiction and apply Reading Log #6 them to various pieces of literature COMING UP: Read and analyze a Make-Up Day book of my choice “Marigolds” Revision for my own Independent Reading enjoyment Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to the READING LOG tab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS Date Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum. Date Title/Author Pages ____ to ____ My Summary (4-7 Sentences) My Thoughts/Reaction (3-5 Sentences) Monday, 10.13.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets Make-Up Day I can… Identify the Elements of Fiction and apply them to various pieces of literature Marigold’s Revisions (EVERYONE) Make-Up Work or Independent Reading COMING UP: Independent Reading “Marigolds” (page 141) Inferences Read the short story and then complete the following in the ASSIGNMENT SECTION of your notebook: 2 INFERENCES ABOUT CHARACTERS: Include textual evidence for each inference (and pg #) and an explanation of how this supports your inference. THEME: Explain one theme from the story and how the text led you to that theme. CLIMAX: Explain the climax to the story and explain how you know. What types (2-3) of character is Lizbeth? Explain. What types (2-3) of character is Ms. Lottie? Explain. SHOW MS. TOPP! Tuesday, 10.14.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets I can… Group Work Preferences Complete “Marigolds” Assignment in Notebooks Identify the Read “The Interlopers” (PG. 189) Elements of Fiction & Complete Elements of Plot and apply them to Assignment-HAND IN TODAY! various pieces of COMING UP: literature Next Monday: Begin School Uniform Essay Revisions HAVE A WONDERFUL LONG WEEKEND! Monday, 10.22.2014 Daily Agenda School Uniform Essay Learning Targets I can… Argumentative Writing/Essay Discuss arguments, claims, and counterclaims Reminders utilized by a writer in an Essay Rubric argumentative piece of Sample Essays writing Analyze organized COMING UP: writing that is School Uniform Rough Draft appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. Self-Evaluation “Slip or Trip” Tuesday, 10.21.2014 Daily Agenda Writing Portfolios/School Uniform Essay Rough Drafts Self Assessment w/Rubric Rough Draft Self-Reflection Show Ms. Topp Warranting Evidence “Slip or Trip” Group Work COMING UP: Wrap-Up “Slip or Trip” Essays & Introductions Learning Targets I can… Analyze my own writing and come up with goals for improving my writing I can support my interpretation of evidence with a general rule (warrant) Wednesday, 10.22.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets “Slip or Trip” Group Work Argumentative Writing Reminders Introductions Revisions: Introduction I can… I can support my interpretation of evidence with a general rule (warrant) Write arguments to support claims I have made about substantive topics or texts, using reason and specific, relevant, evidence. Provide organized writing that is appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. COMING UP: Essays & Conclusions Thursday, 10.23.2014 Daily Agenda Writing Lab, Detention, Bengal Junction Announcements “Slip or Trip” Presentations Introductions & Conclusions Revisions: Introduction & Conclusion COMING UP: COMPLETE FINAL DRAFT! Learning Targets I can… Write arguments to support claims I have made about substantive topics or texts, using reason and specific, relevant, evidence. Provide organized writing that is appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. Friday, 10.24.2014 Daily Agenda Revisions: Body Paragraphs & Counterclaim Ms. Topp Challenge Register for Turnitin.com School Uniform Final Essay Submit to Turnitin.com Share with Ms. Topp on Google Docs Hand in Self-Reflection on Monday COMING UP: COMPLETE FINAL DRAFT! Learning Targets I can… Write informative/explanatory texts that analyze complex ideas, concepts, and information while remaining clear and accurate. Monday, 10.27.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets New Seating Chart Ms. Topp Challenge Reminder Register for Turnitin.com School Uniform Final Essay I can… Write informative/explanatory texts that analyze Submit to Turnitin.com complex ideas, concepts, Share with Ms. Topp on Google Docs and information while Hand in Self-Reflection TODAY! remaining clear and COMING UP: accurate. Begin Speak Tuesday, 10.28.2014 Daily Agenda School Uniform Essay Wrap-up Submit to Turnitin.com Share with Ms. Topp on Google Docs Self-Reflection BY THURSDAY! Learning Targets I can… Oh, High School! COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #6 (10 Minutes) Independent Reading Analyze how complex characters develop, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or theme Write for a variety of purposes and for both short and extended amounts of time Don’t forget about the WRITING LAB! Oh, High School Part 1: First Day Memories Think back to your first days of high school. In the assignment section of your notebook, write about: How you prepared (physically, mentally, emotionally) for your first day of high school? What were you feeling as the days grew nearer to the start of the school year? What were you feeling those first few days? How do you feel now? What group(s) do you fit into? Part 2: Cafeteria Seating What are the different groups in the cafeteria in Mean Girls? What different groups can be found in our own cafeteria? Would you say these groups are a good or bad thing? Why or why not? Oh, High School Part 3: New Kid What do the high schoolers in Billy Madison think of Billy? How does this contrast with the kids in his elementary school class? Part 4: Saving A Friend How do Hazel, Isaac, and Augustus love, support, and save each other from life’s messes? In the assignment section of your notebook, write about: What is the best or hardest thing you have ever had to do for a friend? Why was it the best or hard? Oh, High School: On- Demand Writing Part 5: Saving Yourself Answer Sutter’s college essay prompt from The Spectacular Now for your own life: “Discuss a challenge or hardship you have faced in your life and describe how you have overcome it.” If you haven’t yet overcome the hardship you plan to describe, how do you hope to overcome it. I will be the only one who reads this. It is okay to be real and vulnerable. Be honest. I want to know the real you. This will be due at the end of class tomorrow! Wednesday, 10.29.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets I can… Utilize my reading 10 Minute Completion and comprehension Review/Discussion Complete On-Demand Writing skills to improve my Reading Efficiency Independent Reading Read and analyze a book of my choice COMING UP: for my own Begin Speak enjoyment Don’t forget about the WRITING LAB! Reading Efficiency #6 Thursday, 10.30.2014 Daily Agenda Pre-Reading Activity Speak-Up Writing & Introduction- Select Names Monday Lit Circles Preview Check-out books Begin Speak (pages 1-9) Cafeteria Assignment- Due Tomorrow Notebook Check Tomorrow COMING UP: Learning Targets I can… Don’t forget about the WRITING LAB! Speak Literature Circles HOUR 4 Brianna, Kallie, Alexis, Katie Damon, Derik, Tori, Becca, Prentiss Nick, Bret, Alix, Tiffany Peyton, Bella, Merissa, Jasmyn Gabby, Cammie, Josiah, Francisco Kelsey, Emily, Suheb, Jimmy Speak Literature Circles HOUR 5 Cait, Sarah Shogren, Annie, Kaylee Ana, Sahuur, Wilson, Alex Zaylee, Hailey, Emily, Brendan, Quinn Callie, Morgan, Sarah Stothart, Bailey, Mateo Marissa, Grace, Stevie, Jadan Casey, Matt, Zach, Elizabeth, Aubrianna Dominick, Joey, Ralph, Ronald, Cameron Friday, 10.31.2014 Daily Agenda Begin Speak (pages 1-9) Cafeteria Assignment- Due Monday Read Speak (pages 10-22) Begin Discussion Groups Instructions/Expectations Assign Marking Period 1 Roles Independent Reading Notebook Check Learning Targets I can…