Make sure activity 3 is completed in your workbook. The sources are posted in the folders. Make sure to bring your workbook to class tomorrow for the roundtable (major assessment).
Make sure all activities (including activity 2) are completed in your Unit 8 Week 1 workbook. However, do NOT complete the very last paragraph activity yet. We will do that tomorrow.
Make sure to bring your booklet tomorrow. You will be turning it in.
Complete the historical context and SAQs for document C&D of your source packet. You need to use complete sentences, and make sure you complete everything belonging to the source.
Finish British Raj sources (activity 7 in your WB)
Get progress report signed if you haven't already
Complete the review packet up to the middle of pg. 6 (causes and effects of the Rise of the Mongol Empire).
A digital version of the comp review packet is now on TEAMS in the Q4 folder.
IC: Analyzing Tone + Theme
HW: due Monday
A: Mid-Unit Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed homographs with a short quiz, then discussed tone and theme in poetry using both 8 Days: A Story of Haiti and the poem "O' Beautiful Storm".
HOMEWORK: Due next Monday. Be sure to fill in your name AND the ID on the bubble sheet!
IC: Meaning, Tone & Beauty Part 2
HW: due Monday
A: Assessment Friday
SUMMARY: Today we reviewed homographs, meaning, tone, and beauty with a new poem: "Dear Future Generations: Sorry" by Prince Ea. You can rewatch the video below:
IC: Rhyme
HW: due next Monday
A: Assessment Friday
Summary: Today we learned how to identify homophones, words with the same pronunciation but different spelling and meaning. We also did a comprehension check for poetry concepts, to help determine which areas need more focus. Last, we learned about the different types of rhyme:
Perfect Rhyme - The final stressed syllables of the words sound exactly the same.
Slant Rhyme - The vowel sounds are similar, but the consonants may differ, or vice versa.
Eye Rhyme- Words look like they should rhyme based on spelling, but do not rhyme when spoken.
Internal Rhyme - Rhyming words appear within a single line of poetry.
End Rhyme - Rhyming words occur at the end of lines.
IC: Meter & Theme
HW: due Monday
A: MAP Reading Tomorrow
Summary: Today we reviewed syllables and learned about two types of meter in poetry: iambic and trochaic. We also analyzed a poem for theme.
Homework: Because of the MAP this week, your HW is now included in your classwork package. Please complete the homework for Tuesday and Wednesday on your own time!
IC: Cold War, Proxy Wars, Decolonization Conference Prep
HW: finish Conference Packet due tomorrow, RG#3 and signed progress report due Friday
A: Q4 MCQ Test Friday
IC: Cold War, Proxy Wars, Decolonization Conference Prep
HW:
RG#3 and signed progress report due Friday
finish Conference Packet and Prep for Discussion on Monday
Comp Review Packet due Tuesday May 27th
A: Q4 MCQ Test Friday
IC: Dual-interpretation performances
SWBAT:
1) Develop alternative interpretations of the scene and the work as a whole
2) Discuss character motivation, attitudes and emotional states and the competing interpretations they suggest
3) Discuss artistic choices and blocking (including movement on stage)
4) Rehearse your dramatic interpretations
Homework: Annotate three scenes that you think are especially important for understanding the role of gender in Othello. Hint: using your book may be an option for the essay the following week.
IC: Othello Performances
SWBAT: perform two performances of a scene from Othello and explain how their artistic choices (movements, speaking rhythm, tone, pauses).
Barracuda News: Mock AP World & Mock AP Micro this weekend. Go get it!
HW: Read p. 3-4 of Gatsby by tomorrow. Take a picture of the annotations below and upload them to Teams.
Underline one phrase or sentence that best helps you understand how Nick (the narrator) sees himself & circle one word that best helps you understand him. p. 3
Underline a sentence on p. 4 that suggests how Nick has strong mixed feelings about
Gatsby.
IC: Othello Performances
SWBAT: perform two performances of a scene from Othello and explain how their artistic choices (movements, speaking rhythm, tone, pauses).
Barracuda News: Mock AP World & Mock AP Micro this weekend. Go get it!
HW: Complete "What Happened During the Night Storm" on Quill by Sunday. Minor
Grade ETC: 20 min.
Read p. 5-7 from Gatsby by tomorrow and complete the annotations, take picture to submit to Teams assignment. Annotation instructions in Teams assignment.
IC: Planning an Argument Essay
SWBAT:
1) Pair quotes to use in a literary argument essay about justifying terrible acts in Othello.
2) Explain how the way character's justify terrible acts contributes to an interpretation of the play as a whole.
3) Review thesis statement format
Homework: Read p. 7-10. Underline two descriptive sentences or phrases that show the contrast between descriptions of Tom and the women in the room on p. 10.
IC: Write a Thesis/ Write a Paragraph
SWBAT:
1) Write a thesis and body paragraph that includes both textual analysis and literary argumentation.
2) Explain how the way character's justify terrible acts contributes to an interpretation of the play as a whole.
3) Write a thesis as a class.
Homework: Read to p. 13 by Monday. Expect a Quiz next week.
Don't forget to finish the "What Happened During the Night Storm" on Quill by Sunday. Minor Grade ETC: 20 min.
IC: Revise a paragraph
SWBAT: revise a paragraph, contextualizing evidence, combining summary of key plot events with quote and using cause/ effect language as part of a line of reasoning
C: Hitler, Life in Nazi Germany
HW: finish pg 16-17 due tomorrow, finsh pg 18 and RG#3 due Monday
A: Q3 MCQ Test Friday
Format: 30 Stimulus-Based MCQ Test
Topics:
New Imperialism
India
China
Japan
Hawaii/Spanish-American War
Africa
Causes of WWI
Total War
Armenian Genocide
Russian Revolution
Format: 30 Stimulus-Based MCQ Test
Topics:
New Imperialism
India
China
Japan
Hawaii/Spanish-American War
Africa
Causes of WWI
Total War
Armenian Genocide
Russian Revolution
IC: Note-catcher
HW: Due Thursday
A: Fishbowl Tomorrow
SUMMARY: Today we prepared for the fishbowl discussion by completing a note-catcher with evidence that answers the question: Which was the most important factor for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change?
HOMEWORK: Complete the homework package and turn it in tomorrow!
SUMMARY: Today we completed our fishbowl to answer the question: Which was the most important factor for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change?
IC: Understanding Opinion Writing
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!
SUMMARY: We examined the structure of an opinion essay and answered multiple choice questions (Activity 4).
HOMEWORK: After each sentence, write whether the underlined word or words are the simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, or complete predicate.
IC: Compelling Hooks
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!
SUMMARY: We revisited different types of hooks and practiced writing our own in class.
HOMEWORK: Compare Jim Abbott and Jackie Robinson using the Similarities and Differences chart. List any similarities and differences you find in the correct column. Think about their background, their achievements, and the obstacles they faced.
IC: Introduction Writing
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!
SUMMARY: Today we looked at writing an introduction to your persuasive essay about which factor was most important for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change. (Activity 9 to Activity 12 + Craft Your Introduction)
HOMEWORK: Complete the homework package and your adaptive Freckle skills.
IC: Body Paragraph 1
HW: Due Monday
A: Teams Reading Accelerator
SUMMARY: Today we continued our persuasive essay by analyzing a model of the body paragraphs, and began planning and writing body paragraph 1 (Activity 13+14).
SUMMARY: Today we continued working on our opinion essay. The goal was to complete the conclusion. (Activity 16 + outline + conclusion paragraph)
HOMEWORK: What is the gist of each paragraph. Read and highlight any phrases or sentences related to the main idea, then use that information to help write a short gist for the paragraph.
SUMMARY: Today students completed their essay (Activity 18), and used the rest of their class time to either practice Freckle, or complete research for the HW.
IC: End of Unit Task Day 1
HW: New Freckle Skills
A: Benchmark Thursday + Friday
SUMMARY: Today students were given iPads to complete step one of the end of unit task. The focus question is "Why is Jackie Robinson an important figure in American history? How did his actions contribute to the fight for equality?". Tomorrow, they will use their graphic organizers to type their 4 paragraph essay, directly on the Keynote app.
IC: MCQ & Write a poem
SWBAT: answer MCQ questions about a poem as well as write a one-sentence poem on the topic of dependence in the style of William Carlos William's The Red
IC: Act 3
SWBAT: identify examples of repetition, animal imagery, and other techniques in lago's machinations/ evil plan.
Open the Othello 3.3 assignment in Teams, download the questions, find relevant quotes from Othello and answer the Q's in your document.
IC: Man & Camel MCQ on Albert.io
SWBAT:
1) work with partners to answer MCQ's about a poem
Prepare for your Othello performance for Thursday in case I am able to return to school.IC: Man & Camel MCQ on Albert.io
SWBAT:
1) work with partners to answer MCQ's about a poem
Prepare for your Othello performance for Thursday in case I am able to return to school.
IC: Interpret Desdemona's Response
SWBAT:
1) Interpret Desdemona's response to Othello's story about the origin of the handkerchief.
2) Perform a one-minute interaction between Othello and Desdemona in which you interpret Desdemona's response to Othello.
HW: Read to p. 181 from act 4, scene 1. Expect reading quizzes this week.
IC: Fall into a Trance
SWBAT:
1) Interpret Shakespeare's use of the word "lie".
2) Perform a one-minute interaction in which you emphasize the word "lie" as part of a performance of the scene in which O' falls into a trance.
Elements: The poet employs connotation >>> connotative diction
Congratulations to the BIBSCAL competitors! Another crown for BARRY!
Come check out the art show this weekend.
HW: Read to p. 193, finishing Act 4, scene 1. Expect reading quizzes this week. Complete "Exit Ticket" Response in Exit-ticket Channel if unfinished.
IC: Direct Othello's Fall
SWBAT:
1) Prepare a one-minute interaction for another group in which you emphasize Othello's psychological transformation following the trance.
2) Explain how Othello's mental state has deteriorated after he awakes from the trance.
Barracuda News: Come check out the art show this weekend.
HW: Read to p. 199, Act 4, scene 2 by tomorrow. Expect reading quizzes this week.
IC: Direct Othello's Fall Performances & Arc of Heroic Figure
SWBAT:
1) Prepare a one-minute interaction for another group in which you emphasize Othello's psychological transformation following the trance.
2) Track Othello's changing state of mind and explain how a group's artistic choices show the deterioration of Othello's psychological state.
Barracuda News: Art Show this Weekend. Check it out at SeaWorld
HW: Read to p. 235, Finishing Act 5, scene 1 by Monday. Expect reading quizzes!