--Take out your notebook, open to a new page, and put the date in the lefthand margin (5/25 [ACE] or 5/29 [BDF]). Then, label the page "R & J Essay--Dos and Do Nots". Finally, draw a t-chart in your notebook as directed.
--Are we still "good" with the compact below? If not, please be ready to share some suggestions after I finish taking attendance.
COMPACT FOR WORK TIME
- Talking should be very limited.
- When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.
- I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
- Listening to music via headphones is acceptable.
--2018 Summer Book Choices--information shared/books chosen
--Reminder: It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework. It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often. Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
--agenda/HW
Writing Workshop #1 -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay Notes/Mini-lessons/Dos and Do Nots (flex time--as quickly [but as meaningfully] as possible)
--rationale/directions
--take notes/complete mini-lessons as per PowerPoint slides--this information will prove helpful when finishing and revising your writing pieces!
--take notes/complete mini-lessons as per PowerPoint slides--this information will prove helpful when finishing and revising your writing pieces!
- after each section of the slideshow, add to Dos and Do Nots t-chart
- What questions do you still have? I want to make sure that you are set up for success!
Transition
--procure a computer and log in
Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Drafting)
--work block
--procure a computer and log in
Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Drafting)
--work block
--meetings as per the order established on the white board
--Block 3 BDF: AS YOU WORK, YOUR LAST TWO THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET UNIT ASSESSMENTS WILL BE RETURNED. WHEN YOU NEED A BREAK FROM GATHERING EVIDENCE, SPEND SOME TIME LOOKING THROUGH YOUR ASSESSMENTS IN ORDER TO DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE PLAY. (FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU WERE UNABLE TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY THE LINES INCLUDED AS #3 ON THE SECOND ASSESSMENT, USE YOUR PARSONS TEXT. DOING SO WILL ALLOW YOU TO SEE THAT ROMEO SPEAKS THESE LINES, HIGHLIGHTING THE EXTENT TO WHICH HE ALREADY BELIEVES HIS LIFE REVOLVES AROUND JULIET.) REMEMBER THAT IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY WRITE YOUR END-OF-UNIT ESSAY, YOU MUST FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PLAY. USING YOUR ASSESSMENTS AS LEARNING TOOLS OUGHT TO HELP!*HW (Class Preparation/Writing)
--We have one more class day of computer access beginning NEXT CLASS (Wednesday, 5/30 [ACE] or Thursday, 5/31 [BDF]). Please prepare accordingly. You can expect to receive the rubric next class block (unless you want a copy today--if you do, see me at the front table!).
--Continue progressing through your essay-writing process in whatever manner you see fit. The final version of your essay (your absolute best effort) is tentatively due at the end of class NEXT TIME (Wednesday, 5/30 [ACE] or Thursday, 5/31 [BDF]). Don't settle for anything less than your best! Please also keep in mind our classroom policy for meeting due dates of long-term assignments. (What is the policy again?!)
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! This final marking period, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
On the backburner:
- Rubric handed out and "analyzed"
--If you have your Parsons text with you today, please turn it in by placing it on the front table. If you do not have the book today, please turn it in next class.
--Pick up the following items from the front table:
- the final exam study guide
- an index card
--agenda/HW
Looking Ahead -- The English 9 Final Examination
--oral reading of final exam study guide
--oral reading of final exam study guide
- Q & A
