Thursday, September 6, 2012

Senior English--9/7/2012

BLOCK 1

In the Door
--sit in the same desk as last class (alphabetical order)

--attendance

Jump Off
--concept of the Jump Off explained again (REMINDER)
--place signed sheets/slips and completed WANTED posters in the black basket on the front table
--pick up each of the following items from the front table:
  • a copy of the "You Betcha vs. Nah, Not So Much" sheet
  • a copy of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist—jot down your first and last name and book number on the sheet
  • a Post-it Note
  • anything you think you might need in order to read purposefully (Post-it Notes?  Index cards?  Lined paper?)
--write your first and last name and “Mr. Martin” on the inside cover of The Alchemist
--take a look through The Alchemist—get a “feel for it”
--REMINDER: HW policy
*WHILE STUDENTS GET SITUATED/COMPLETE THE JUMP OFF, HW CHECKED

Setting the Context
--agenda (not so ideal due to Opening Ceremony!)/HW
--information about blog (REMINDER)
--Mr. Martin hands back WANTED posters randomly as preparation for the next portion of the agenda

Teambuilder/Public Speaking – “I'd Like to Introduce...”
--look at WANTED posters in order to plan partner introduction (our first public speaking engagement!):

"I'd like to introduce _________________________.  He/she plans to _________________________.  He/she would like to ________________________.  One of his/her interests is _____________________."

--if necessary, talk amongst yourselves to solidify introductions
--deliver partner introductions (Mr. Martin draws card, student approaches podium, smiles, and delivers speech [student being introduced stands])
--next speaker is previously introduced student until all students have been introduced

Transition -- posters turned back in/students jot down "success ideas" on Post-It--COLLECT AND USE FOR STUDENT COMMITMENTS

HW Time -- The Alchemist pgs. 1-33
--introduce the novel--connect to personal experiences via Coelho's four obstacles
--begin reading purposefully (oral reading?)

HW
--carefully complete the “You Betcha vs. Nah, Not So Much” sheet—this will give you one more opportunity to process our classroom expectations and procedures
--read up to pg. 33 of The Alchemist—demonstrate your best skill level in reading purposefully, and expect Mr. Martin to collect your work next class—reading QUIZ next class?


BLOCK 4

In the Door
--sit in the same desk as last class (alphabetical order)
--attendance

Jump Off
--concept of the Jump Off explained again (REMINDER)
--place signed sheets/slips and completed WANTED posters in the black basket on the front table
--pick up a copy of the "You Betcha vs. Nah, Not So Much" sheet from the front table--complete quietly and independently
--REMINDER: HW policy
*WHILE STUDENTS WORK, HW CHECKED

Setting the Context
--agenda/HW
--information about blog (REMINDER)

Instruction -- Non-Negotiable Expectations and Procedures
--go over policies in depth via the "You Betcha vs. Nah, Not So Much" sheet

Transition
--come up to front table row by row to pick up a peer WANTED poster
--look at WANTED posters in order to plan partner introduction (our first public speaking engagement!):

"I'd like to introduce _________________________.  He/she plans to _________________________.  He/she would like to ________________________.  One of his/her interests is _____________________."

--if necessary, talk amongst yourselves to solidify introductions

Teambuilder/Public Speaking – “I'd Like to Introduce...”
--deliver partner introductions (Mr. Martin draws card, student approaches podium, smiles, and delivers speech [student being introduced stands])
--next speaker is previously introduced student until all students have been introduced

Transition
--posters turned back in/the following materials up:
  • a copy of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist—jot down your first and last name and book number on the sheet
  • a Post-it Note
  • anything you think you might need in order to read purposefully (Post-it Notes?  Index cards?  Lined paper?)
--write your first and last name and “Mr. Martin” on the inside cover of The Alchemist
--take a look through The Alchemist—get a “feel for it”
--students jot down "success ideas" on Post-It--COLLECT AND USE FOR STUDENT COMMITMENTS

HW Time -- The Alchemist pgs. 1-33
--introduce the novel--connect to personal experiences via Coelho's four obstacles
--begin reading purposefully (oral reading?)

HW
--read up to pg. 33 of The Alchemist—demonstrate your best skill level in reading purposefully, and expect Mr. Martin to collect your work next class—reading QUIZ next class?

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

English 10 Honors--9/6/2012

In the Door  (3 mins.)--sit at desk with HW pass
--attendance
--purpose of HW pass

Jump Off  (5 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained
--write down five interview questions on index card

Anticipatory Set  (5 mins.)
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about blog

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction  (15-20 mins.)
--Mr. Martin introduces himself via "Who is Mr. Martin?" PowerPoint

Activity #2 -- Partner Interviews/Research  (35 mins.)
--form pairs by drawing cards
--in partnerships, conduct interviews/take notes (10 mins.)
--Transition -- form two lines (partners facing partners)--shift the line
--in new partnerships, conduct interviews/take notes (10 mins.)
--REPEAT PREVIOUS THREE STEPS ONE MORE TIME

Transition (3 mins.)
--notes away--GIVE EACH STUDENT A STRIP OF TAPE
--book, Post-Its, and paper slip up/book numbers written down

Instruction -- The Post-It Note Strategy  (5 mins.)
--stick paper slip in inside cover of book using strip of tape
--question: anyone familiar with the strategy? (share out)
--model with first page of The Contender
--share expectations for HW

Oral Reading/HW Time -- The Contender pgs. 1-80  (10 mins.)
--read aloud/complete Post-Its until a few minutes remaining in class

Transition/Closure -- HW materials up/directions given

HW
--read the first half of The Contender--complete Post-Its for discussion (novel must be finished by Wednesday of next week--EXAM!)
--Read the policy sheet and bring the necessary materials to next class.  Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) review the letter and the policy sheet, and bring signature slip to next class for a 100% homework grade.
--Be ready for a QUIZ next class about the policies.

English 9--9/6/2012

In the Door
--sit at desk with HW pass/index card
--attendance
--purpose of HW pass

Jump Off
--concept of the Jump Off explained
--write name neatly on index card using marker--jot down band names/song titles on the back
--pick a student to collect

Anticipatory Set
--welcome
--agenda/HW/preview next class
--information about blog

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction
--Mr. Martin introduces himself via "Who is Mr. Martin?" PowerPoint
--how's your memory?

Activity #2 -- Community Circle
--make a list of "emergent themes" from "Who is Mr. Martin?"
--directions/expectations for circle discussion
--brainstorming time
--Transition -- form a circle
--share via ball pass--be ready for follow-up questions!

Transition -- re-row desks/HW materials up

HW Time
--set parameters for work time
--work on mindfully reading the policies sheet

HW
--Read the policy sheet and bring the necessary materials to next class.  Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) review the letter and the policy sheet, and bring signature slip to next class for a 100% homework grade.
--Be ready for a QUIZ in the future based on the reading of the policies sheet.
--Bring your A-Game next class!

Senior English--9/5/2012

In the Door
--sit at desk with HW pass
--attendance
--purpose of HW pass

Jump Off
--concept of the Jump Off explained
--respond to question on index card

Anticipatory Set
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about blog

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction
--Mr. Martin introduces himself via "Who is Mr. Martin?" PowerPoint

Activity #2 -- Why Are You Here?/Course Introduction
--go through question and answer sequence/draw conclusions
--Transition -- pick up curriculum guide
--course introduction--guide/connections

Transition -- HW materials up

HW Time
--model WANTED poster
--set parameters for work time
--work on WANTED posters/reading the policies sheet

Closure -- Circle It Up!
--brainstorm something about family to share
--share in circle via name cards
--Filler:  If there is still time remaining, brainstorm interests and share.

HW
--Read the policy sheet and bring the necessary materials to next class.  Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) review the letter and the policy sheet, and bring signature slip to next class for a 100% homework grade.
--Be ready for a QUIZ next class based on the reading of the policies sheet.
--Finish your WANTED poster.  You must have a picture of yourself attached to it in order to receive credit!

Friday, June 8, 2012

English 10 Honors--6/12/2012

Jump Off
—The following individuals have indicated that they need to present as per the nature of their projects: Lily Cisco, Kate Davin, Jillian Foley, and Daisy Goldstein Cross.  Thus, these four will "kick off" our class today. 
—Turn in any and all books that belong to me by placing the books on the front table.

Presentations/Shares/Refreshments? – The Final Assessment

HW
—Have a good summer!  You will be missed—drop by and visit me next year!

English 10 Honors--6/8/2012

Jump Off
—Pick up a copy of the Works Cited page from the front table.  Mr. Martin will be around with your scored final writing assignments.  (Though you may be tempted to go through all of Mr. Martin’s comments and “process” your score, resist this temptation.  You’ll have time to look through comments later!)
—Take out your research guide, and open up to the final page.  We will work through this page together at the start of class by working with our final writing assignments.

S. the C. – agenda/rationale/HW, remind students about Obligation Forms/overdue library books

Mini-Lesson – Parenthetical References
—Pose this question: What is the rationale behind this research guide?
—complete the third page together—use Works Cited page and essays (revise accordingly)
a—take some time to read through Mr. Martin’s comments—Mr. Martin will answer any questions/instruct “on the fly” accordingly

Transition – form a circle for our final Life of Pi discussion

Discussion – Life of Pi up to almost the end
—determine a maximum discussion length together
—refreshments sign-up for next class

Transition – re-row desks

Flexible Work Block – Final Assessment Work Time AND/OR DEAR
—work block as per two options
—Mr. Martin will be calling students over to check in regarding final assessments

HW
—Final assessments are due next class (Mr. Martin is excited!)—be ready to present/share
—Finish Life of Pi by next class

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Senior English--6/7/2012 & 6/8/2012

Jump Off
—5-minute study sesh; then, pick up the Unit #10 vocabulary quiz (Assessment #1) from the front table and complete the quiz quietly and independently.
S. the C. – agenda/rationale/HW, reminder about missing books, trade and grade

Transition – turn quizzes and copies of The Kite Runner in/pick up the novel exam for The Kite Runner

Assessment #2 – The Kite Runner Exam
—complete the exam quietly and independently
—when finished with the exam, turn it in and:
*empty your manila folder—keep materials for studying purposes
*look at your The Tragedy of Hamlet Unit Exam and take note of items to study for the final exam—MR. MARTIN MUST RE-COLLECT THESE EXAMS!
*take out your final exam study guide and be ready to ask Mr. Martin questions
*take your WANTED poster from the pile in the back of the classroom—WILL YOU KEEP THE POSTER AS A SOUVENIR OR LEAVE IT FOR MR. MARTIN?
*open the envelope next to your desk and read the contents therein

Review – Senior English Final Exam
—spend approximately 10 minutes asking Mr. Martin specific questions as per the study guide
 
Presentations – The Kite Runner Mini-Research
—a few more to go (in some blocks)!

Film – Marc Forster’s The Kite Runner
—continue viewing the film/consider items on the sheet for discussion

Closure – Wrap-up Discussion—Film…End of Novel…Reflections on the School Year…What to Bring Next Class
—Mr. Martin will be assessing discussion contributions

HW
—Continue preparing for the final exam (Wednesday, June 13th—7:40 AM – 10:40 AM)—notice how the end of the school year is sneaking up on us?  Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
—Turn in any books that you owe to Mr. Martin ASAP!
—Soak in the weekend!