Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
English 10 Honors--3/13/2013
AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST WORK BLOCK
--RUBRICS!!!
--meetings with Mr. Martin
HW
--Finish your essay--the due date is Monday, March 18th (next class). YOU MUST BRING TWO COPIES (ONE TO MAIL AND ONE TO TURN IN TO MR. MARTIN). BRING A FEW BUCKS FOR MAILING PURPOSES. DON'T FORGET YOUR COVER SHEET. MAKE SURE TO DOUBLECHECK EVERYTHING ON THE AYN RAND WEBSITE AS WELL! BUNDLE UP--IT COULD BE CHILLY!!!
--RUBRICS!!!
- Rubric #1: Format/References/Works Cited
- Rubric #2: Content (THIS SCORE GOES IN THE WRITING PORTFOLIO)
--meetings with Mr. Martin
HW
--Finish your essay--the due date is Monday, March 18th (next class). YOU MUST BRING TWO COPIES (ONE TO MAIL AND ONE TO TURN IN TO MR. MARTIN). BRING A FEW BUCKS FOR MAILING PURPOSES. DON'T FORGET YOUR COVER SHEET. MAKE SURE TO DOUBLECHECK EVERYTHING ON THE AYN RAND WEBSITE AS WELL! BUNDLE UP--IT COULD BE CHILLY!!!
English 9--3/13/2013
Jump Off
--Pick up an index card from the front table. Number 1-20.
--Open your vocabulary book to page 98. Spend the first five minutes of class quietly and independently looking over the words--we will spend the first portion of today's class reviewing.
--SEE MR. MARTIN: Hunter Dalberth and Smoky Gascon
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Review -- Vocabulary Unit #9
--PowerPoint slides shared--use word list on front board/write answers on card--check knowledge/understanding as we go, making note of which words to study more closely
--For HW, finish preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place next class (Monday of next week).
Self-Reflection -- “Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions”/“Dragonsong Unit—Foreword and Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension Check”
--engage in quiet/independent self-reflection: How did you do? What did you do to prepare? What should you do to prepare?
--share out
**If you received a score lower than 70% on the “Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions” assessment last class, you must take a re-quiz during homeroom or after school before the end of next week--make arrangements with Mr. Martin ASAP--additional preparation materials are located on the shelf next to the door above the “Grammar Hammer Extras” sign**
Transition -- share the discussion protocol (one contribution minimum/three contributions maximum--no third contribution until all have contributed once :))/"Discussion Contribution Rating Scale", assessments turned back in/form a circle
Discussion -- Dragonsong Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
--review the notes written on the front board from last class
--engage in discussion as per the protocol, making sure to hit as many of the questions as we can--IN BLOCK 4, THOSE WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE LAST TIME KICK OFF THE DISCUSSION
--Mr. Martin continues taking notes on the front board under the appropriate topic headings
--your Chapter 1 packet is for your notes--don't settle for anything less than your best response for each of the questions/prompts
--Transition--pick up HW sheet
--HW rationale--project Chapter 1 "alternative sheet" on the front board
--For HW, read Chapter 3 and complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.
Closure -- Final Countdown (time permitting)
HW
--Finish preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place next class (Monday of next week).
--Read Chapter 3 of Dragonsong and purposefully complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.
--Pick up an index card from the front table. Number 1-20.
--Open your vocabulary book to page 98. Spend the first five minutes of class quietly and independently looking over the words--we will spend the first portion of today's class reviewing.
--SEE MR. MARTIN: Hunter Dalberth and Smoky Gascon
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Review -- Vocabulary Unit #9
--PowerPoint slides shared--use word list on front board/write answers on card--check knowledge/understanding as we go, making note of which words to study more closely
--For HW, finish preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place next class (Monday of next week).
Self-Reflection -- “Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions”/“Dragonsong Unit—Foreword and Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension Check”
--engage in quiet/independent self-reflection: How did you do? What did you do to prepare? What should you do to prepare?
--share out
**If you received a score lower than 70% on the “Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions” assessment last class, you must take a re-quiz during homeroom or after school before the end of next week--make arrangements with Mr. Martin ASAP--additional preparation materials are located on the shelf next to the door above the “Grammar Hammer Extras” sign**
Transition -- share the discussion protocol (one contribution minimum/three contributions maximum--no third contribution until all have contributed once :))/"Discussion Contribution Rating Scale", assessments turned back in/form a circle
Discussion -- Dragonsong Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
--review the notes written on the front board from last class
--engage in discussion as per the protocol, making sure to hit as many of the questions as we can--IN BLOCK 4, THOSE WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE LAST TIME KICK OFF THE DISCUSSION
--Mr. Martin continues taking notes on the front board under the appropriate topic headings
--your Chapter 1 packet is for your notes--don't settle for anything less than your best response for each of the questions/prompts
--Transition--pick up HW sheet
--HW rationale--project Chapter 1 "alternative sheet" on the front board
--For HW, read Chapter 3 and complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.
Closure -- Final Countdown (time permitting)
HW
--Finish preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place next class (Monday of next week).
--Read Chapter 3 of Dragonsong and purposefully complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.
Senior English--3/12/2013
Jump Off
--Pick up the assignment sheet (and “Creating an Effective
Thesis Statement” sheet in Block 4) from the front table. Spend the first few minutes of class purposefully reading through the
material(s) quietly and independently.
--Counselors share information with the class.
S. the C.
--The due date for submitting a revised writing piece for the
Cumulative Writing Portfolio is March 27th (2 1/2 weeks
from today).
--Reminder: Any writing piece that has
already received a score of 80% or higher can be kept in your portfolio, as
mastery has already been demonstrated.
--agenda/HW
Writing Workshop -- Arguing for a Position Research
Paper
--What is Mr. Martin up
to?
--brainstorm a list of goals for today’s block:
*create a preliminary thesis statement (Mr. Martin will be
calling students up one-by-one to take a look)
*work on making Works Cited page
*begin outlining in Microsoft Word (SEE POWERPOINT--REMINDER OF
MATERIALS ALREADY IN YOUR POSSESSION)
--log in and work away!
Closure -- Assign Yourself HW
--write down, put in your phone, etc. (whatever you do to
remember!) what you need to do before Thursday in order to progress through the
research assignment--Mr. Martin will wander through to see your plans
--share out
HW
--If you need to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio,
think about when you might schedule an appointment with Mr. Martin (the sooner,
the better!). See the list of office hours handed out early in the school year
for Mr. Martin's availability. The due date for submission is March 27th (2
1/2 weeks from today).
--Continue progressing through the Arguing for a Position
Research Paper assignment as per the homework you assigned for yourself.
--We will have computer access next class as well (though not
necessarily for the whole block).
English 10 Honors--3/11/2013
AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST WORK BLOCK
--create a class list of goals
--meetings with Mr. Martin
HW
--Continue progressing through your essay--the due date is Monday, March 18th.
--Next class is a self-edit/peer-edit/computer work day. What should you have finished?
--create a class list of goals
--meetings with Mr. Martin
HW
--Continue progressing through your essay--the due date is Monday, March 18th.
--Next class is a self-edit/peer-edit/computer work day. What should you have finished?
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
English 9--3/11/2013
Jump Off
--Open your vocabulary book to page 98. Look through the list of words and put a star next to all of the words that you are pretty confident about knowing already.
--SEE MR. MARTIN: Hunter Dalberth and Smoky Gascon
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Instruction -- Vocabulary Unit #9
--go over Unit #9 word list (page 98)
--complete Choosing the Right Word on page 103 (and additional exercises if time permits)
--go over Choosing the Right Word
--For HW, begin preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place on Monday of next week.
Transition -- clear desks in preparation for the "Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions" assessment
Assessment #1 -- "Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions"
--complete the assessment
--trade and grade #1-6
Transition -- assessment in/assessment up
Assessment #2 -- "Dragonsong Unit--Foreword and Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension Check"
--complete the assessment
--Once you have finished, prepare contributions for today's discussion by looking at your Chapter 1 packet and skimming back through pages 1-27 of Dragonsong.
Transition -- share the discussion protocol (one contribution minimum/three contributions maximum--no third contribution until all have contributed once :))/"Discussion Contribution Rating Scale", assessment in/form a circle
Discussion -- Dragonsong Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
--engage in discussion as per the protocol, making sure to hit as many of the questions as we can
--Mr. Martin takes notes on the front board under the appropriate topic headings
--your Chapter 1 packet is for your notes--don't settle for anything less than your best response for each of the questions/prompts--MUST CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON WEDNESDAY/ASSIGN CHAPTER 3 FOR MONDAY OF NEXT WEEK
--Transition--pick up HW sheet
--HW rationale--project Chapter 1 "alternative sheet" on the front board
--For HW, read Chapter 3 and complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.
Closure -- Final Countdown (time permitting)--DID NOT COMPLETE
HW
--Begin preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place next Monday.
--Bring your vocabulary book to class next time in case it is needed for review purposes.
--Read Chapter 3 of Dragonsong and purposefully complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.--THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS NOT ASSIGNED IN BLOCK 2/BLOCK 4 DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS
--Open your vocabulary book to page 98. Look through the list of words and put a star next to all of the words that you are pretty confident about knowing already.
--SEE MR. MARTIN: Hunter Dalberth and Smoky Gascon
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Instruction -- Vocabulary Unit #9
--go over Unit #9 word list (page 98)
--complete Choosing the Right Word on page 103 (and additional exercises if time permits)
--go over Choosing the Right Word
--For HW, begin preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place on Monday of next week.
Transition -- clear desks in preparation for the "Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions" assessment
Assessment #1 -- "Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions"
--complete the assessment
--trade and grade #1-6
Transition -- assessment in/assessment up
Assessment #2 -- "Dragonsong Unit--Foreword and Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension Check"
--complete the assessment
--Once you have finished, prepare contributions for today's discussion by looking at your Chapter 1 packet and skimming back through pages 1-27 of Dragonsong.
Transition -- share the discussion protocol (one contribution minimum/three contributions maximum--no third contribution until all have contributed once :))/"Discussion Contribution Rating Scale", assessment in/form a circle
Discussion -- Dragonsong Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
--engage in discussion as per the protocol, making sure to hit as many of the questions as we can
--Mr. Martin takes notes on the front board under the appropriate topic headings
--your Chapter 1 packet is for your notes--don't settle for anything less than your best response for each of the questions/prompts--MUST CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON WEDNESDAY/ASSIGN CHAPTER 3 FOR MONDAY OF NEXT WEEK
--Transition--pick up HW sheet
--HW rationale--project Chapter 1 "alternative sheet" on the front board
--For HW, read Chapter 3 and complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.
Closure -- Final Countdown (time permitting)--DID NOT COMPLETE
HW
--Begin preparing for the Unit #9 assessment, which will take place next Monday.
--Bring your vocabulary book to class next time in case it is needed for review purposes.
--Read Chapter 3 of Dragonsong and purposefully complete the "Chapter 3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet.--THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS NOT ASSIGNED IN BLOCK 2/BLOCK 4 DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS
Senior English--3/8/2013
Jump Off
--Spend a few minutes studying for the forthcoming Unit #7
vocabulary quiz quietly and independently while Mr. Martin takes care of
attendance. Mr. Martin will be around momentarily with the quiz.
--Complete the vocabulary quiz quietly and independently.
Good luck!
**Mr. Martin will call up students one at a time to continue
checking the homework due on 2/28 (evidence of purposeful reading for a total
of six sources)**
S. the C.
--The due
date for submitting a revised writing piece for the Cumulative Writing
Portfolio is March 27th (2 1/2 weeks from today).
--Reminder: Any
writing piece that has already received a score of 80% or higher can be kept in
your portfolio, as mastery has already been demonstrated.
--agenda/HW
--trade and grade--quizzes returned/self-reflection
Transition
--Pick up
the "Skills Review Jump Off" from the front table. Back at your desk,
read the directions. Mr. Martin will be around in a few with the sample essay
so that you can complete the task as directed.—BLOCK 4 ONLY (IN BLOCK 1, HAND MATERIALS BACK FROM LAST CLASS)
Instruction #1 -- Research Skills/Pre-assessment
Self-Reflection
--go over
answers (mark those you got wrong, BUT FIX!)--direct instruction as necessary--DID
NOT FINISH FROM HERE DOWN IN BLOCK 1--PICK BACK UP GOING OVER ANSWERS WITH #2
--Transition--row-by-row,
pick up pre-assessment ScanTrons from Mr. Martin
--compare
today's work to pre-assessment--Did you do better? What do you still need to
master?
Transition -- pick up the "Creating an Effective
Thesis Statement" sheet from the front table
Instruction #2 -- Creating an Effective Thesis Statement
--define
our purpose--Why are we reading through this sheet together? At the end of
class today, I can...
--oral
reading (rationale explained) as per defined purpose
--Mr.
Martin models with his topic
--independent
work time (**Mr. Martin will continue calling up students one at a time
to check the homework due on 2/28 [evidence of purposeful reading for a total
of six sources]**)
--share
out--get some sample thesis statements on the board and improve (if necessary)
Closure -- Assign Yourself HW
--write
down, put in your phone, etc. (whatever you do to remember!) what you need to
do before Tuesday in order to progress through the research assignment--Mr.
Martin will wander through to see your plans
--share
out
HW
--If you need to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio, think
about when you might schedule an appointment with Mr. Martin (the sooner, the
better!). See the list of office hours handed out early in the school year for
Mr. Martin's availability. The due date for submission is March 27th (2
1/2 weeks from today).
--Continue
progressing through the Arguing for a Position Research Paper assignment as per
the homework you assigned for yourself.
--We will
have computer access both class days next week (though not necessarily for the
whole block).
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