English 10--9/19/2018

Jump Off (1-2 mins.)
--Please pick up each of the following sheets from the front table: 

• the "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• the "Free Reading Course Component--Book Surfing" sheet

We will be dealing with each of these during today's class block.
--Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk.

S. the C. (15-20 mins.)
--agenda/HW
--FYI: The writing sample is postponed again! :)
--purposeful oral reading of "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
--"lay of the land" given (e.g., dystopian literature by univent), use of "Free Reading Course Component--Book Surfing" sheet modeled, directions given/groups shared for next chunk of class block

Flex Block -- Free Reading/Membean (30-35-ish mins. total)
--groups and Membean data (days/minutes trained) shared (SEE WHITEBOARD)

Group A first (15 mins.)
--Transition

• Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom.

--log in to Chromebook
--enroll in Membean via classroom code written on the whiteboard (if you have not already done so)

--log in to Membean and complete one 15-minute training session

Group B first (same 15 mins.)
--engage in "Book Surfing" in an attempt to find the perfect read (unless you already have a book here in class today), and sign out a book with Mr. Martin if you find one
--engage in free reading
--switch (fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via the proper cord--I'm watching yoouuu! :)/complete other task (next 18-ish mins.)

Transition (2-3 mins.)

--fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via the proper cord--I'm watching yoouuu! :)

Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (time permitting)
--I hand a paper bag to random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--owner of bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS...

HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 9/20 (TOMORROW!) (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--If you have a book at home that you are reading or would like to begin reading for our free reading course component, bring the book to class next time (and daily between now and when you finish the book or the end of Marking Period 2, whichever comes first).  Otherwise, make time to sign a book out either from our classroom library or the high school library.  (FYI: The high school library should be open next week, and I will try to find us some class time to swing over there!)  I will be checking your books in the near future!

Miscellaneous

--Expect to produce your first writing sample of the course next class block! ;)  If you think it would be beneficial to do so, review the meaning and application of the following terms:

• argument
• claim
• counterclaim
• paragraph claim (topic sentence[s])
• evidence
• reasoning (explanatory tieback[s])
• concluding sentence(s)

Consider, too, reviewing the following grammar rules addressed in English 9:

• commas with introductory elements/transitions
• proper use of possessive apostrophes
• proper punctuation with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS words)

NEXT CLASS:

• AoW/ThinkCERCA intro.
• ThinkCERCA benchmark

On the backburner:

• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.