English 10 Honors--6/10/2013

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--This is our project presentation/share order for today: Laurence, Zachary, Kaitlin, Gil, Sara, Anika, Gabrielle, Leyla, Jenna H., Jenna P., Bryan, Noelle, Emily L., Julianna, Emily C., Hali, Travis, Kathleen, Grandbear, Derrick, and Alyssa.  Laurence: Be ready in about three minutes! 

--Turn in any and all books that belong to me by placing the books on the front table.

S. the C.--agenda

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CUMULATIVE WRITING PORTFOLIO:

• The due date for submitting any revisions for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio is today (it's our last class day!)--The following student needs to submit an assignment to mastery in order to complete the portfolio: Grilled Cheese Day.  Don't forget to HIGHLIGHT your revisions.
• NOTE: You cannot advance to English 11 without a completed Cumulative Writing Portfolio.

--reminder about Obligation Forms for books not turned in
--discuss expectations for presentations/shares

Presentations/Shares/Refreshments? -- The Final Project
--place project on one of the countertops around the classroom following presentation/share

• empty your returned work manila folder--leave the empty folder on the front table
• look at your two not-scored writing pieces (one from the beginning of the school year and another from a few weeks ago)--any obvious growth?!
• take a look back through the contents of your Cumulative Writing Portfolio (which you can take home with you)--theoretically speaking, you will receive at least an 80-85% on future Livonia High School writing assignments if you submit the caliber of work that you eventually submitted to the portfolio for each assignment

Sharpening the Saw
--Apples to Apples/Loaded Questions?
--If you still need to finish up revisions and/or need to meet with Mr. Martin, do so during this block of time.


 "He nods, as if to acknowledge that endings are almost always a little sad, even when there is something to look forward to on the other side."

English 9--6/10/2013

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--Place your copy of Romeo and Juliet on the front table (unless you want to follow along while viewing the film, in which case you can turn the book in at the end of class).
--Mr. Martin collects locker passes.

S. the C.
--agenda

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CUMULATIVE WRITING PORTFOLIO:

• The due date for submitting a revised Dragonsong Unit Final Essay for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio is today (it's our last class day!)--The following students need to submit revisions to mastery in order to complete the portfolio: BLOCK 2: Philosoraptor, Flash Gordon, RanRan, Benji, and Chocolate Chip; BLOCK 4: BooBoo and Nicknameless Person. Don't forget to HIGHLIGHT your revisions.
• NOTE: You cannot advance to English 10 without a completed Cumulative Writing Portfolio.

--reminder about Obligation Forms--books turned in
--reminder about saving English 9 binders (you can leave the binders in my classroom!)

Film (cont.) -- Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet 
--purposefully view the film/follow along in the text (optional) until a few minutes remaining in class--gather information (mentally or physically) for discussion (e.g., drama terms in action, especially dramatic irony)

• empty your returned work manila folder--leave the empty folder on the front table
• take a look back through the contents of your Cumulative Writing Portfolio (which you can take home with you)--theoretically speaking, you will receive at least a 75-80% on future Livonia High School writing assignments if you submit the caliber of work that you eventually submitted to the portfolio for each assignment

--If you still need to finish up essay revisions and/or need to meet with Mr. Martin, do so during this block of time.

Closure -- Wrap-up Discussion/Parting Words


"He nods, as if to acknowledge that endings are almost always a little sad, even when there is something to look forward to on the other side."

Senior English--6/7/2013

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--Clear your desks of all but a writing utensil in anticipation of the novel exam for The Kite Runner.
--Place your copy of The Kite Runner on the front table.

S. the C.
--agenda
--remind students about Obligation Forms--books turned it

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CUMULATIVE WRITING PORTFOLIO:

• The due date for submitting any revisions for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio, which is your Senior English Final Exam, is today (it's our last class day!)--The following students need to submit revisions to mastery in order to complete the portfolio: BLOCK 4: Yellow Raincoat, Clock, Pajamas, Grinch, and Chalk. Don't forget to HIGHLIGHT your revisions.
• NOTE: You cannot graduate without a completed Cumulative Writing Portfolio.

--exam handed out/directions given

Assessment -- The Kite Runner Exam

--complete the exam quietly and independently

--when finished with the exam, turn it in and:

*empty your returned work manila folder--leave the empty folder on the front table
*take a look back through the contents of your Cumulative Writing Portfolio--theoretically speaking, those of you who are college bound will receive at least a high-C/low-B on writing assignments if you submit the caliber of work that you eventually submitted to the portfolio for each assignment (e-mail me next year and let me know how you're doing!)

*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 ME?

Group Share -- The Final Assignment

Sharpening the Saw
--refreshments (incentive from final vocabulary quiz)
--Apples to Apples/Loaded Questions?
--The Best of Will Ferrell?
--If you still need to finish up revisions of your research paper (or another assignment) and/or need to meet with Mr. Martin, do so during this block of time.


"He nods, as if to acknowledge that endings are almost always a little sad, even when there is something to look forward to on the other side."

English 10 Honors--6/6/2013

Jump Off
--Take out your materials for today's work block.

S. the C.
--agenda/rationale
--remind students about Obligation Forms

Flexible Work Block -- Final Assessment Work Time AND/OR Cumulative Writing Portfolio Revisions Work Time

--work quietly and independently as per two options
--Mr. Martin will be calling students over to check in regarding final assessments

HW

--Continue working on the final assessment--presentations will take place in class next time during our final class block (Monday, June 10th).  Your project must include a list of the essential learnings that you include.

English 9--6/6/2013

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--Clear your desks of all but a pen and a pencil in anticipation of the English 9 Post-Assessment.  Then, open up your Cumulative Writing Portfolio and take a look at the contents therein.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--reminder about Obligation Forms--books turned in
--reminder about saving English 9 binders
--brief "get your gameface on" talk
--materials handed out/directions for post-assessment

Assessment -- English 9 Post-Assessment
--carefully complete the assessment
--when finished, put your head down and relax

Transition 
--Turn in exams by placing materials on the front table.

Film (cont.) -- Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet 
--purposefully view the film/follow along in the text until a few minutes remaining in class--gather information (mentally or physically) for discussion
NOTE: Students needing to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio can meet with Mr. Martin during this time--establish an order on the front board/schedule meeting times for next class.

Closure -- Wrap-up Discussion

HW
--The due date for submitting a revised Dragonsong Unit Final Essay for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio is June 10th (our last class day--NEXT CLASS!)--Do you want to revise (as the opportunity exists even for students who have already demonstrated mastery [80%+])?  The following students need to revise: Philosoraptor, Flash Gordon, RanRan, and Benji...BooBoo, Nicknameless Person, Arcadia, Raven Starshine, and Twig. Don't forget to schedule a meeting with Mr. Martin to go over your HIGHLIGHTED revisions.
NOTE: You cannot advance to English 10 without a completed Cumulative Writing Portfolio.

Senior English--6/5/2013

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--If you plan on sharing your final assignment today, write your name up on the front board. If you did not share on Monday/do not share today, you will be on the agenda for Friday following the The Kite Runner novel exam.
--Clear your desks of all but a writing utensil in anticipation of the Senior English Post-Assessment.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--remind students about Obligation Forms--books turned in
--tally for Friday (Block 4)
--materials handed out/directions for post-assessment

Assessment -- Senior English Post-Assessment
--carefully complete the assessment
--when finished, place your test materials on the floor and sign gift for Mrs. Rossiter/begin reading The Kite Runner

Transition -- post-assessments in

Group Share -- The Final Assignment

Film -- Marc Forster's The Kite Runner

--continue (finish?) viewing the film/considering items on the sheet

--If you still need to revise your research paper (or another assignment) to achieve mastery for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio and/or need to meet with Mr. Martin, do so during this block of time.  WE HAVE ONE MORE CLASS TOGETHER AFTER TODAY.

Closure -- Discuss the Film/Novel

HW

--The last day for sharing of the final assignment will be next class (Friday, 6/7/2013), as we are out of time!  Mr. Martin's model from last week should set the bar for expectations (a visual and specific details)--look to reach (or go above and beyond!) the bar.
--Finish reading The Kite Runner by next class (Friday, 6/7/2013), as the final novel exam will take place at the beginning of class. Continue reviewing your "Mini-Research Presentation Notes" as well.
--If you need to continue revising your research paper (or another assignment) in order to achieve mastery for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio (your Senior English Final Exam), the end of the day Friday is pretty much your last opportunity.
--Turn in any books that you owe to Mr. Martin ASAP!

English 10 Honors--6/4/2013

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--Pick up an  "English 10 Honors Final Projects" scoring criteria mini-slip from the front table.

S. the C.
--agenda/rationale
--inform students about Obligation Forms
--take a look at the mini-slip together

Flexible Work Block -- Final Project Work Time AND/OR Cumulative Writing Portfolio Revisions Work Time

--work quietly and independently as per two options
--Mr. Martin will be calling students over to check in regarding final projects

Looking Ahead -- Final Class--Refreshments Sign-up

HW

--Continue working on the final project--presentations will take place in class during our final class block (Monday, June 10th).  Your project must include a list of the essential learnings that you include.

English 9--6/4/2013

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--Clear your desks of all but a pencil in anticipation of the English 9 Department Exam.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--Reminder:  Any writing piece that has already received a score of 80% or higher can be given back to Mr. Martin for submission today.
--information about Obligation Forms
--information about keeping your English 9 binder
--materials handed out/directions for exam

Assessment -- English 9 Department Exam
--carefully complete the assessment
--when finished, put your head down (the test shouldn't take any longer than 45 mins. total)

Transition 
--Turn in exams by placing materials on the front table.

Film -- Act III of Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet 
--purposefully view the film/follow along in the text until a few minutes remaining in class--gather information (mentally or physically) for discussion
NOTE: Students needing to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio can meet with Mr. Martin during this time--establish an order on the front board/schedule meeting times for next class.

Closure -- Wrap-up Discussion

HW
--The due date for submitting a revised Dragonsong Unit Final Essay for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio is June 10th (just under one week from today--our last class day)--Do you want to revise (as the opportunity exists even for students who have already demonstrated mastery [80%+])?  The following students need to revise: Jolly Ranchers, Flash Gordon, RanRan, and Benji...Benny Boy, BooBoo, Arcadia, Raven Starshine, Meow, and Twig. Don't forget to schedule a meeting with Mr. Martin to go over your HIGHLIGHTED revisions.
--The following student still has not reached mastery for the first writing piece that must be included within the portfolio (M, D, O, L, C Revised Odyssey Unit Examination Response): Philosoraptor.
NOTE: You cannot advance to English 10 without a completed Cumulative Writing Portfolio.

--All English 9 students will take a Regional Post-Assessment next class.  The study guide handed out last week should help with preparation for the Regional Post-Assessment.  Though the contents of the regional test are a bit of a mystery, the test will likely be similar to the Regional Pre-Assessment completed on 11/7/2012.  Mr. Martin hopes that you prepare diligently for this exam, as the test results are meant to help him determine what you learned throughout the year, and he is confident you have learned a lot!  FINISH STUDYING--ALL OF YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO NAIL THIS ASSESSMENT!