English 9--5/29/2019 (BDF)

Jump Off
--Please pick up each of the following from the front table:

• a copy of Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"
• the halfsheet titled "'Harrison Bergeron' Purposeful Reading/Discussion Notes"

S. the C.
--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

• You should leave class today with...
• Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" purposefully read and (somewhat?) understood.
• a Google Doc properly formatted in MLA.
• Doublecheck the "MLA Format" directions sheet and make sure that your document aligns.
• at least your introduction and first body paragraph of your essay typed into your document.
• any of your nagging questions answered (e.g., What exactly is the 'so what?!' supposed to be?).
• I am available for 3-5-minute long one-on-one meetings at the front table today--simply write your name on the list on the whiteboard to schedule a meeting. 

Oral Reading/Discussion/Discussion Preparation --Dystopia Unit: Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"
--purposeful oral reading
--turn and talk
--whole-class share-out

Transition
--Please pick up a copy of the "MLA Format" directions sheet for Google Docs (or both!) from the front table.
--What do you think about this agreement for today's work block?  If you have any suggestions, please be ready to share them 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.

Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Drafting)
--work block

• Wave me over if you are struggling with the instructions for setting up your essay in MLA format.

--meetings as per the order established on the whiteboard in the lab

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete the FINAL 45 minutes of Membean training this school year in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 5/30 (see the "Membean Routine" document).
HW (Class Preparation/Writing)
--Continue progressing through your essay-writing process in whatever manner you see fit.  It would be in your best interest to type at least one more body paragraph.  The final version of your essay (your absolute best effort) is tentatively due at the END of class on Friday, 5/31.  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?!)

--We will have another class day of computer access NEXT TIME.  You can expect to receive the rubric for the assignment and continue typing your essay.  Please prepare accordingly. 

HW (Class Preparation)

--Read at least 10 pages of your (dystopian?) 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.
Miscellaneous
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*