Jump Off (1-2 mins.)
--Please take out your copy of the "Lord of the Flies Unit--Conventions of Literature Written Response" sheet and any other materials related to the writing assignment upon which we are currently working.
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Writing Workshop (cont.) -- Applying the Conventions of Literature to Animated Film (remainder of class)
--continue moving forward on the writing assignment quietly and independently
--Please take out your copy of the "Lord of the Flies Unit--Conventions of Literature Written Response" sheet and any other materials related to the writing assignment upon which we are currently working.
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Writing Workshop (cont.) -- Applying the Conventions of Literature to Animated Film (remainder of class)
--continue moving forward on the writing assignment quietly and independently
- aim to...
- finish outlining/writing both paragraph 1 and paragraph 2
- begin re-reading/revising and RE-READING?
*DURING THIS TIME, I WILL CONTINUE MEETING WITH STUDENTS ONE-ON-ONE AT THE FRONT TABLE.*
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 3/14 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
WritingHW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 3/14 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--The "Conventions of Literature Written Response" is due at the beginning of class on Friday, 3/15. As part of class on Wednesday, you will have some more time to work, and I will continue meeting one-on-one with as many of you as I can.
--Continue reviewing the conventions of literature, bearing in mind that you are expected to apply your knowledge and understanding (to Lord of the Flies, to your free reading books, to anything, really!) moving forward.
--Beginning on Wednesday, 3/20, you will be taking an examination that mirrors the New York State Regents Examination in English Language Arts (Common Core). Please come prepared!
HW (Class Preparation)
--FINISH your free reading book. Work toward fulfillment of the Free Reading Course Component for Marking Periods 3 and 4 as per the parameters set forth in the document you received last class block.
- One-pagers are due NEXT TIME (Wednesday, 3/13).
- Class time will be given to complete this task.
- Book reviews are due NEXT TIME (Wednesday, 3/13).
- Class time will be given to complete this task.
- Voicemails are due by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, 3/13.
- Book talks must be completed by the end of the after-school period on Thursday, 3/14.
Miscellaneous
--Work toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal?!
--Work toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal?!
On the Backburner
- "Poetry Assessment #1" back
- complete "cheat sheet" while going over
- preparing to read LotF
- memoir of choice (could be An Ordinary Man!) as last free reading
