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Today’s Date: September 3, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What is fiction? What is non-fiction? According to the video, what does reading a novel do to the brain? Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry. Turn in signed syllabus Get your photo taken by Mrs. Hahn Pre-assessments, complete TWO OF THEM. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you get your photo taken? Did you finish the pre-assessment?

Today’s Date: September 4, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Answer these two questions (be sure to write the questions, not just your answer, for full points). Learning Target(s): Complete first journal entry. Turn in signed syllabus 4 corners game Get your photo taken by Mrs. Hahn Facebook “Mrsryan says” Start pre-assessments, if time allows. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you participate in the game? Did you get your photo taken? Did you join our class Facebook group?

Today’s Date: September 4, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What are your goals after high school? Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry. Turn in signed syllabus, DUE TODAY Finish both pre-assessments. Complete transition survey, by hand or online. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you finish the reading and writing pre-assessments? Did you finish the transition questionnaire on my SWIFT?

Today’s Date: September 8, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Describe your Labor Day weekend. Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry 3-minute writing fluency timing Finish transition questionnaire on my SWIFT. Please PRINT and turn in box. Start vocabulary – Elements of Fiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6I24S72Jps Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you finish the 3 minute timing and count TWW? Did you finish the online transition questionnaire, print and turn in the box? Did you write down the weekly vocabulary words and create flashcards?

Today’s Date: September 9, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What are the 10 things to think about before you post? Watch the video and write them down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47ltgfkkik Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Review elements of fiction Whole group story read, identifying the 8 elements of fiction. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you complete the group activity/story with the 8 elements of fiction?

Today’s Date: September 10, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we watch the music video, write down at least 4 events that describe the PLOT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmxaY_OVvWA Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Review elements of fiction through music Partner children’s book story read, identifying the 8 elements of fiction. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you complete the group activity/story with the 8 elements of fiction?

Today’s Date: September 11, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we watch the movie clip, write down at least 5 events that describe the PLOT. Put a  next to the conflict and put a  next to the resolution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hlx2Jr-oG0 Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Review elements of fiction through movie clip Take the weekly assessment. Success Criteria (how you will know you hmet the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry wit DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you complete the assessment with the 8 elements of fiction?

Today’s Date: September 14, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What is a dystopia? What is a utopia? Describe both. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A7CHIlgNW0 Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Learn 10 new terms related to Anthem Assign books Choose a partner and complete a t-chart for research of dystopia/utopia. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you complete the 10 terms related to Anthem? Did you and a partner complete the t-chart?

DYSTOPIA  UTOPIA 

Today’s Date: September 15, 2015 Daily Journal Write: SUB. No journal. Learning Target(s): Choose a partner and complete a poster for dystopia/utopia. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you and a partner complete the poster?

Today’s Date: September 16, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What is socialism and objectivism? Create a t-chart to fill in while watching the video. Let’s discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this type of society/philosophy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBYmeLBWjeI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT_RpzYohdI Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Start reading Anthem, pages 17-23. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you read along to Anthem? Did you complete read-along comprehension questions? SOCIALISM OBJECTIVISM

Today’s Date: September 17, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Open Anthem to our reading yesterday of pages 17-23 and write the transgressions that Equality 7-2521 has committed. Write down the page number where you found the evidence in the text. Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Practice vocabulary flashcards Anthem, pages 24- . Comprehension questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you read along to Anthem? Did you complete read-along comprehension questions?

Transgressions 21 – Being too smart 19 – Speaking about the time before the Great Rebirth 17 – Too tall (over 6 feet) 17 – Writing anything/thoughts on paper 17 - ******** BEING ALONE ******* “blackest transgression” 18 – stealing (a candle) 22- showing your preference (likes/dislikes)

Only write down the 2 specific questions Today’s Date: September 21, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Only write down the 2 specific questions Let’s watch this video on a utopia called “Rapture”, which comes from the videogame Bioshock. Andrew Ryan creates a world without constraint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgLvhyUmrsw In a world without constraint: What would Equality 7-2521 find great about this world compared to the life he is living? What specific things would you do in a world without constraints? GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Vocabulary flashcards Anthem, pages 24- . Comprehension questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you read along to Anthem? Did you complete new weekly vocab flashcards? Did you read-along comprehension questions?

Today’s Date: September 22, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we look at the magazine advertisement, fill out the questions on the sheet I handed you. We will staple this in your journal for today’s points. Learning Target(s): Watch video about propaganda & review handout of propaganda techniques Complete journal entry about modern-day propaganda Start propaganda poster Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you analyze the magazine ad and complete the “Sell it with Propaganda” form? Did you start a propaganda poster with your partner?

Today’s Date: September 23, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we watch the Superbowl commercial, write down: Audience: Product/Idea: Propaganda technique(s): What makes it effective? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDovzhqwS7g Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry after reflecting about Superbowl commercial Read Ch 1 of Anthem Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you analyze the magazine ad and complete the “Sell it with Propaganda” form? Did you start a propaganda poster with your partner?

Today’s Date: September 24, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we watch the Superbowl commercial, write down: Audience: Product/Idea: Propaganda technique(s): What makes it effective? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPj7ojoK0ro Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry after reflecting about Superbowl commercial With a partner, complete the first unit questions, #1-30 for Anthem Finish poster Study 10 vocab words Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write a ½ page journal entry with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you complete and TURN IN questions 1-30? Did you finish the propaganda poster with your partner? Did you study flashcards for tomorrow’s quiz?

Take Anthem assessment #2, with vocab and propaganda ad. LC English Agenda Today, 9-25-15 Take Anthem assessment #2, with vocab and propaganda ad. Complete any missing class work or read a book silently until all are done. Mrs. Ryan to hand back papers. Please keep graded work. Happy Friday everyone!!!

Today’s Date: September 28, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Create this chart. Draw a stick figure for each character. GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Vocabulary flashcards Anthem, pages 38- . Comprehension “active reading” questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write journal entry t-chart with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you read along to Anthem? Did you complete new weekly vocab flashcards? Did you read-along comprehension questions? Reminder: Journal entries for September -due WEDNESDAY for full points. Equality International Liberty

Today’s Date: September 29, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Let’s watch Pharrell’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlY90lG_Fuw List 2 examples of freedom shown in the video. List 2 examples of bondage shown in the video. List 2 examples of how Equality is unable to be free. GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Comprehension “active reading” questions Review STEAL chart. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you write journal entry t-chart with DATE, QUESTION & ANSWER? Did you complete the “S” for the STEAL chart? Did you complete read-along comprehension questions #1-13? Reminder: Journal entries for September -due WEDNESDAY for full points.

Today’s Date: September 30, 2015 Daily Journal Write: No journal entry. IT IS DUE TODAY. Before you turn it in: Highlight all dates. Put a sticky note and write the total number of entries you have. Someone who hasn’t missed any will have 16 entries x 5 points = 80 points for this month. GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Learning Target(s): (New seating charts) Students of the month awards Read pages 44-51 & answer “active reading” questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you turn in your journal? Did you complete read-along comprehension questions #14- 26 ? Reminder: Journal entries for September -due TODAY for full points.

Today’s Date: October 1, 2015 CLEARLY MARK “OCTOBER” AS A NEW HEADING Daily Journal Write: Do you believe in love at first sight? Explain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1guNHBKCbFc GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Learning Target(s): Pair up and take the vocab quiz on SWIFT. Print off your results when you hit 100% correct, write partner names on it, and turn it in for practice points. Read pages 44-51 & answer “active reading” questions Use STEAL chart to find evidence about Equality. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you take the vocab practice quiz? Did you complete read-along comprehension questions #14- 26 ? Did you complete your STEAL chart?

Today’s Date: October 2, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Draw this t-chart. As the video plays, write down 4 terms for each side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imE0pYtfymI Learning Target(s): Weekly assessment Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the weekly assessment? Will you score an 80% (B-) higher and pass with proficiency? LOVE LUST 1. 2. 3. 4.

Today’s Date: October 5, 2015 GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Daily Journal Write: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZIrMkxZhIs After watching the video, explain: Learning Target(s): Return weekly assessment. If you got 24 out of 30 or higher, you mastered the unit for the week. Learn 10 new vocabulary words, unit #4. Read Anthem, pages 52-58 If time, active reading questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the weekly vocabulary cards? Did you read along to pages 52-58? Did you start the active reading questions? External Freedom Internal Freedom

Complete “Vocab Word Sheet” on my SWIFT. EMAIL IT TO ME VIA SWIFT! Today’s Date: October 6, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Do you think Equality and others should revolt against their society? Why or why not? As we listen to the song, write down several lines of the lyrics that describe revolution. Interpret the lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvWEKhGU6X4 http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Viva-La-Revolution-lyrics-The-Adicts/F98F32EB38CB3BEC48256D6E002F72B1 Learning Target(s): Complete “Vocab Word Sheet” on my SWIFT. EMAIL IT TO ME VIA SWIFT! With a partner, take the quiz for Vocab week #4 and print off the results page when you reach 100%. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the vocab word sheet and email it to Mrs. Ryan? Did you take the Anthem Unit #4 vocab quiz on my SWIFT and get 100%?

Today’s Date: October 7, 2015 GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Daily Journal Write: Translate this scene (from page 57) into 1st person perspective: “We shall bring the water to you,” they said. Then they knelt by the moat, they gathered water into their two hands, they rose and they held the water out to our lips. Then, draw what is going on in this scene. Learning Target(s): Review the Unit 4 power point completed by students! GREAT JOB! Read pages 59-67 and answer comprehension questions. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you read along and answer questions?

Today’s Date: October 8, 2015 GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Daily Journal Write: Make a prediction about how Equality’s plan will pan out. You can include anything about his plan to present the box at the World Council meeting and his future with Liberty. Learning Target(s): Review Unit 4 power point completed by students! GREAT JOB! Read pages 68-77. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you read along and answer questions? Did you turn in yesterday’s packet?

Today’s Date: October 12, 2015 GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Daily Journal Write: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_WZL6XBuO0 How do people usually choose their career paths in life? Write down an example of someone you know that has a career. How were they led to that career? From this video, what are the 3 major things to explore when deciding on a career. 1. 2. 3. Learning Target(s): New WOW list & flashcards Pages 81-87 Answer comprehension questions and turn in Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you make weekly flashcards? Did you read along and answer questions? Did you turn in the questions?

Today’s Date: October 13, 2015 GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Daily Journal Write: Should arranged marriages be allowed? As a mature thinker, List both pros and cons of arranged marriage. Learning Target(s): Pages 88-93 Answer comprehension questions and turn in Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you make weekly flashcards? Did you read along and answer questions? Did you turn in the questions? Pros  Cons 

Today’s Date: October 14, 2015 GRAB YOUR ANTHEM BOOK Daily Journal Write: (First, I want to show you clips related to yesterday’s entry) Open your book to pages 89-92. Write down 3 lines from the book as TEXTUAL EVIDENCE that describe details of the house that Equality & Liberty discovered. Learning Target(s): Pages 94-105, FINISH THE BOOK TODAY  Reading strips Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you read along and answer questions? Did you turn in the questions? Did you read 1-2 strips of definitions for the WORD?

ego

Today’s Date: October 15, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Describe the home of your dreams. Where would it be? What would it look like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pbVtqGn5iU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYstUHVJxhA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=groa8HWKzpg Learning Target(s): TEST REVIEW TODAY  Finish all questions & do TWO vocabulary.com test reviews. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you turn in the questions? Did you test on the 20 words?

Today’s Date: October 16, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Describe the home of your dreams. Where would it be? What would it look like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pbVtqGn5iU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYstUHVJxhA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=groa8HWKzpg Learning Target(s): TEST REVIEW TODAY  Finish all questions & do TWO vocabulary.com test reviews. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you turn in the questions? Did you test on the 20 words?

Today’s Date: October 17, 2015 Daily Journal Write: NO JOURNAL. TEST TODAY.

Today’s Date: October 19, 2015 Daily Journal Write: SUB What are your thoughts on Homecoming dances? Are you going this weekend? Learning Target(s): Find 10 quotes from Anthem to fill in the EGO t-chart. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you locate 10 quotes, 5 pros and 5 cons of EGO?

Today’s Date: October 20, 2015 Daily Journal Write: CELL PHONES IN CLASS Create a t-chart and list pros and cons for this topic. Give me some specific examples to justify your statements. What have you seen in class that supports this? Learning Target(s): Complete journal entry Complete EGO chart with 10 quotes Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you complete the EGO chart? Cell phones SHOULD be allowed in class Cell phones should NOT be allowed in class

Today’s Date: October 21, 2015 Daily Journal Write: NO JOURNAL TODAY You are on track today if you finish 8 sentences, which is your writing assessment paragraph #2 for Anthem (how ego is harmful).

Today’s Date: October 22, 2015 Daily Journal Write: NO JOURNAL TODAY Today you will FINISH your writing assessment for both paragraph #1 (how ego is harmful)and paragraph #2 for Anthem (how ego is necessary). Turn both paragraphs into the box so you can earn up to full credit, 50 assessment points. Also staple your EGO t-chart of quotes with the paragraphs. That is a separate grade.

Today’s Date: October 23, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What is ART? Give your best definition. Give examples of art you see in today’s world. Learning Target(s): Revisit the definition/concept of Utopia. Understand the writing and scratchboard process. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you find an image to start next week’s scratchboard project?

Today’s Date: October 26, 2015 Daily Journal Write: No journal writes all this week. Please make sure you HIGHLIGHT ALL DATES for October in your journal, and turn it in the box today. Learning Target(s): Revisit the definition/concept of Utopia. Understand the writing and scratchboard process. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you find an image? Did you type your paragraph/paper on your personal Utopia and how the image you chose explains that perfect world? Did you start the scratchboard?

Today’s Date: November 2, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Look at the new book we are starting in class. What is the title? Who is the author? What war is the setting of this novel? Now, let’s watch an introductory video clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP4GaprkAJg Learning Target(s): Introduce The Things They Carried Understand who Tim O’Brien is Learn 10 new vocabulary terms Complete KWL chart Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Can you explain who Tim O’Brien is? Did you complete flashcards? Did you complete the KWL Chart?

Tim O’Brien – Author/Vietnam Veteran

Today’s Date: November 3, 2015 Daily Journal Write: (1) What are your thoughts on a draft? Is it right of the government to force someone to serve? (2) List some things people did to “dodge the draft”. http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history/videos/dodging-the-draft Learning Target(s): Complete and turn in the KWL chart Read The Things They Carried, pages 1- Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you complete the KWL Chart? Did you read along?

Today’s Date: November 4, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What are the things you carry? Literally in life? Metaphorically in life? Learning Target(s): Complete and turn in the KWL chart Read The Things They Carried, pages 10- Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal entry? Did you complete the KWL Chart? Did you read along and complete active reading notes?

Today’s Date: November 5, 2015 Daily Journal Write: No journal. We will start reading right when the bell rings. Learning Target(s): Read The Things They Carried, pages 17-26 Rucksack drawing, if time. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you read along and complete active reading notes?

Today’s Date: November 9, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Describe the news scene from the actual 1970 draft lottery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS3-HdthMVo Learning Target(s): Turn in your rucksack drawing. Make sure it is colored. Complete active reading questions 1-15 with a partner and turn in the box Practice vocabulary flashcards with a partner Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you read along and complete active reading notes? Did you turn in your rucksack drawing with TANGIBLE & INTANGIBLE items?

Today’s Date: November 10, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What are your thoughts on the Veteran’s Day assembly? SUB

Today’s Date: November 12, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What is love? Who are the people you love and why? What are some keepsakes you have that have been given to you by people who love you? Learning Target(s): Read pages 27- Active reading questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you read along and complete active reading notes?

Today’s Date: November 13, 2015 Daily Journal Write: What do you think are causes of people getting “stuck in the past”? Also, write down this quote: Learning Target(s): Read pages 35- Active reading questions Imagery/Simile/Metaphor chart Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you read along and complete active reading notes?

Today’s Date: November 16, 2015 Daily Journal Write: How do you feel about war? Do you agree with Tim O’Brien when he says, “There were occasions, I believed, when a nation was justified in using military force to achieve its ends…” Think about this quote in light of what has happened this weekend in Paris and other locations with the terrorists attacks. Learning Target(s): Read pages 44-59? Imagery/Simile/Metaphor chart Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you engage in “active reading?”

Today’s Date: November 17, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we listen to the Rolling Stones song “Paint it Black”, describe images that you see. What does black usually represent? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InRDF_0lfHk Learning Target(s): Read pages 59-61? Answer “Rainy River” questions and turn in. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you complete the reading questions?

Today’s Date: November 18, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Write down one stanza of lyrics from “Blowin in the Wind” Explain the meaning related to the Vietnam War. Learning Target(s): Finish “Rainy River” questions and turn in Take vocabtest.com test, print results and turn in the box. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you complete the reading questions? Did you get 100% on vocabtest.com

Today’s Date: November 19, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Describe what you know about PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). In other words, what kind of long-term effects can war have on those who witness it? Learning Target(s): Review vocabulary Take unit assessment Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you complete the assessment? Did you start the web quest on PTSD?

Today’s Date: November 25, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Draw a place setting (plate, napkin, silverware). Fill the plate with food you will eat on Thanksgiving. Learning Target(s): KAHOOT GAME! Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you participate in the KAHOOT game? THE WINNER WILL GET A TREAT ON MONDAY!

Today’s Date: November 30, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Write four separate sentences for the following WOW (words of the week). finite shrouded infantry irrational Learning Target(s): Use vocabulary words correctly to form sentences Review journal entries and turn in the box Understand the plot and details in “How to tell a true war story”. Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the journal? Did you actively listen and complete comprehension questions?

Today’s Date: December 1, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Let’s watch this video: No journal. Get out your “How to Tell a True War Story” questions from yesterday. Learning Target(s): Read pages 78-85 Complete active reading questions Review weekly WOW vocab Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you actively listen and complete comprehension questions? Did you complete the vocabtest.com quiz for week #3 vocab? TEST FRIDAY!

Today’s Date: December 7, 2015 Daily Journal Write: After we watch this video, finish the song lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30W3iRL48gQ “One, two, three ? Don’t ask me, I don’t The next stop is Vietnam Five, six, seven, There ‘aint no time to wonder why, Whoopee, we’re all Learning Target(s): Complete WOW Vocab #4 list and turn in today Read pages 89- Complete page 1 of Mary Anne’s evolution of character Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you actively listen and complete page 1 of packet? Did you complete the vocab sheet for 30 assignment points?

Today’s Date: December 8, 2015 Daily Journal Write: After we watch this video, finish the song lyrics from verse #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyzUIEW-Q5E “Some folks are born made to waive the flag Ooh, they’re And when the band plays hail to the chief They point It aint me, it aint me, I aint no I aint no .” Learning Target(s): Read pages 96-99 Complete page 2 of Mary Anne’s evolution of character Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you actively listen and complete page 2 of packet? Did you complete a vocabtest.com practice?

Today’s Date: December 8, 2015 Daily Journal Write: After we watch this video, finish the song lyrics from verse #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyzUIEW-Q5E “Some folks are born made to waive the flag Ooh, they’re And when the band plays hail to the chief They point It aint me, it aint me, I aint no I aint no .” Learning Target(s): Read pages 96-99 Complete page 2 of Mary Anne’s evolution of character Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you actively listen and complete page 2 of packet? Did you complete a vocabtest.com practice?

Today’s Date: December 9, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we watch this Rolling Stones video, fill in the lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_a0zOLMAfw Oh a storm is threat’ning If I don’t get some shelter Oh year, I’m gonna fade away War, , it’s just (after guitar solo at the end) I tell you, , sister, it’s just a Learning Target(s): Read pages 101-116 Complete page 3 of Mary Anne’s evolution of character Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you actively listen and complete page 3 of packet?

Today’s Date: December 10, 2015 Daily Journal Write: none Learning Target(s): Kahoot review Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you participate in and clear up any misunderstandings when playing the review game?

Today’s Date: December 14, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we watch this Jimmy Cliff “Vietnam” music video, fill in the lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OChrbIR6oHs Yesterday, I got a letter from fighting in This is what “Tell all my friends that My time’ll be up some time in Don’t forget, he said, to tell my sweet Her golden lips are as sweet as It was just the next day, His mother It was addressed from Vietnam… and said… “Don’t be , she told me the telegram said, “But mistress Brown, your .” Learning Target(s): Complete journal – anti-Vietnam war song Complete 10 new WOW vocab list for Friday’s quiz Read pages 117-118 “Stockings” Answer “Stockings” questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete vocab assignment & Spin questions.

As we watch this Buffalo Springfield music video, fill in the lyrics: Today’s Date: December 15, 2015 Daily Journal Write: As we watch this Buffalo Springfield music video, fill in the lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30W3iRL48gQ There's something What it is ain't There's a man with Telling me I I think it's time we stop, children, what's Everybody look There's battle lines Nobody's right Young people speaking Getting so much resistance Learning Target(s): Complete journal – anti-Vietnam war song Read pages 119-123 “Church” (113-117 in new book) Answer “Church” questions Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the “church” questions.

Read pages 124-130“The Man I Killed” Answer questions Today’s Date: December 16, 2015 Daily Journal Write: Have you ever seen things, started to stare in awe, and couldn’t look away? Describe it. Why couldn’t you look away? Learning Target(s): Complete journal Read pages 124-130“The Man I Killed” Answer questions Work on page 2 of web quest if finished Success Criteria (how you will know you met the targets): Did you complete the questions and understand Tim O’Brien’s intent on writing this chapter?