--Please obtain your Chromebook from the cart. Then, log yourself in to the workstation.
--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. You may not get up and walk around the classroom.
- I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
- Listening to music via headphones, earbuds, etc. is acceptable.
--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!
--Log in to ThinkCERCA. Then, take a peek at your written response feedback and score for our last Article of the Week experience.
- What are your PROS?
- What are your GROWS?
- How can you use this information to help you do your absolute best on your essay due next class?
--whole-class share-out
--agenda/HW
Transition
--Please pick up a copy of the grading sheet from the front table. Then, take out anything that you need to move forward in the writing process (e.g., procedures lists, the Parsons texts, additional notes, paragraph templates, etc.).
Writing Workshop #2 -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Drafting)
--work block
--Your absolute best effort with regard to the End-of-Unit Essay must be in place by the end of class NEXT TIME (Tuesday, 6/4 [BDF] or Wednesday, 6/5 [ACE]). 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. Please make sure that you...- meetings as per the order established on the whiteboard
--oral reading of grading sheet/Q & A
--writing a catchy title (#1-5)
--work block (cont.)--writing a catchy title (#1-5)
- meetings as per the order established on the whiteboard
--If you get to your conclusion today, ...
HW (Class Preparation/Writing)
- re-read the assignment sheet
- Did you do everything that you were supposed to do (e.g., attempt to hook the reader at the beginning, include at least three drama/poetry terms, etc.)?
- read the front of the grading sheet, "grading" yourself and making changes as necessary (e.g., make sure that your margins are 1", doublecheck your header, etc.)
- purposefully read through the back of the grading sheet as per the following question: What are the differences between each of the scores (a "3", a "4", etc.)
- What changes can you make to your essay to move it from GOOD to GREAT?
- RE-READ your work in order to demonstrate control over the conventions of standard written English (e.g., edit/revise for commas with introductory elements, possessive apostrophe usage, FANBOYS errors, etc.)
- have someone with skills superior to your own read your work and offer you suggestions.
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!).*
--BDF class: Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
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!).*
--BDF class: Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
