English 9--2/2/2016

Jump Off
--Pick up a copy of the "Article of the Week #5 Sample Paragraphs" document from the front table.
--Find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk--this is your new assigned seat!
*I WILL BE AROUND TO RETURN AOW #5 WORK (AND THE POSSESSIVE APOSTROPHE QUIZ IN BLOCK 3).*

S. the C.
--Block 3: If you received a score lower than 70% on the possessive apostrophe quiz, you must take a requiz before the end of the day Friday (2/5).  Please make arrangements with me ASAP.  Additional preparation materials are located on the shelf next to the door above the “Grammar Hammer Extras” sign, and I am more than willing to go over the last quiz with you as well!  
--agenda/HW

Old Business -- Article of the Week #5

--if you are looking to earn a /+ for your active reading efforts, make sure to...

• annotate the directions
• attend to #1. and #2. in the directions box
• use a variety of the other active reading strategies listed--I'm truly looking for a little of everything when you converse with text!

--scoring of writing pieces explained
--follow the directions on the "Article of the Week #5 Sample Paragraphs" document/engage in discussion in order to better understand scores/determine areas for growth

Looking Ahead -- Article of the Week #6
--reminder of the protocol for Take a Stand:

• Momentarily, I will make a debatable statement:
• If you agree with the statement, STAND UP next to your desk.
• If you strongly agree with the statement, STAND ON your desk chair.
• If you disagree with the statement, STAY SEATED in your desk chair.
• If you strongly disagree with the statement, SIT ON THE FLOOR next to your desk.

--The claim: Taking the life of another human being is never justified (okay/reasonable).
--show your position
--cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stand (no more than three sentences)

Transition
--Pick up the  document from the front table. 

Transition

--Pick up the following documents from the front table: 

• "English 9--Article of the Week #6 (2/1-2/5)--2015-2016 School Year"
• "Romeo and Juliet Character Connections"
• "Pre-reading Activity"
• Act I Reading Guide document

--Purposefully read the directions in the box at the top of the page of the Article of the Week document. What questions do you have?

• Q & A
• break down the question/directions

 --Take out one of your copies of the Prologue.

Pre-reading Activity/Discussion -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
--oral reading of directions
--Q & A
--quiet and independent work time
--partner share
--whole-class discussion

Transition 
--Pick up a copy of the Act I Reading Guide from the front table and engage in a "materials assessment" together.  What are we "looking for" while viewing Act I? 

Film/First-Draft "Reading" -- Act I of Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet 

--brief background information shared about this film version of the play
--purposefully view the film until a few minutes remaining in class--gather information for discussion/assessment preparation by jotting down notes and responding to reading guide prompts/questions

 

Closure -- Wrap-up Discussion

 

HW (Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete Article of the Week #6, which is due at the beginning of class on Monday, 2/8.  This task will include purposefully reading the directions in the box at the top of the page and completing your best work with regard to the directions. 
HW (Class Preparation)

--Review your "Background Information Mini-Presentation Notes" page prior to our next meeting, as an upcoming assessment is quite possible!
--Try to find some time to read your free reading book between now and our next meeting.  Your book must be finished by mid-March.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
--If we do not finish viewing and discussing Act I in class today, you can expect to do so next class!

On the backburner:

• A Paragraph's a Paragraph's a Paragraph instruction (if necessary)
• Break down model paragraph together (if necessary)