Wednesday, November 6, 2019

English 10 Honors--11/6/2019

Jump Off
--Please find your name card in the circle and sit in the corresponding desk.  Directions are forthcoming for today's assessment.

S. the C.
--Directions:
  • complete Part 1 first (closed notes), and place your work in the black basket when you finish
  • pick up Part 2 while at the table
  • complete Part 2 second (closed notes), and place your work in the black basket when you finish
  • pick up Part 3 while at the table
  • complete Part 3 last (open notes)
    • Please leave your Part 3 on your desk when the class block ends.  You will have time to finish the assessment next class block.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday (11/7).  DUE TO RECENT ISSUES WITH GOOGLE ACCOUNT LOGINS, I AM ADDING TOGETHER THE "STATS" FROM LAST WEEK'S REPORT AND THIS WEEK'S REPORT.  (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.
--Complete another round of Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM next Thursday (11/14).  (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
Writing
--Continually improve your Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay.  Conferences will continue occurring until I have had a chance to meet with everyone, and a score will be reported as a part of your Marking Period 2 GPA.
--Continue outlining and/or drafting your short story.  The final draft of the assignment is due on Wednesday, 11/13, which is EXACTLY ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!  My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class.  You have up until early December to finish your book.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!


On the backburner:
  • NYS ELA Incentive Plan Party
  • Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
    • tablet
  • first Grammar Hammer
  • continuing to add to "Interest Inventory"--selecting an initial research topic 
  • writing an initial claim for the essential question(s) and posting on the greenboard