English With Dr. Krueger September 12-16 English With Dr. Krueger

Monday, September 12, 2016---Junior English Content Objective: We will be able to assess the writer’s Point of View Language Objective: Newspaper Article Analysis Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide. TH Practice: Write a Thesis Statement about September 11, 2001 Agenda: Sign-In/Journal Writing Grammar Practice TH Practice.. Begin with a Video Review at https://youtu.be/wCzuAMVmIZ8 Writing with Unconscious Bias Activity (Newspaper Activity and Video) Dismissal

Tuesday, September 13… Junior English Content Objective: Students will be able to write informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accurate manner. Language Objective: Group Paragraph Writing Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Review Thesis Statement (TH) Writing Exploring the Paragraph formula Practice Writing the Paragraph Dismissal

Wednesday… All Classes Preparing your Journal for Grading… Please copy everything from the board. Due Dates: Juniors: 9/15 Sophomores: 9/16 Freshman: 9/19

Thursday, September 15...Junior English Content Objective: Students will be able to write informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accurate manner. Language Objective: Introduction Paragraph due Friday Grammar Practice: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, an outspoken leader in the suffragist movement, was born in Johnstown, New York, in 1815. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Review Thesis Statement (TH) Writing Exploring the Introduction Paragraph Video Options: Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/Rl3O6DMsJgI Video #2 https://youtu.be/IN6IOSMviS4 Video #3: https://youtu.be/UDSbTHTJCHI Writing TH Review Video: https://youtu.be/wCzuAMVmIZ8 Homework: Practice Writing the Paragraph Dismissal

Friday, September 16...Junior English Content Objective: Students will be able to write informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accurate manner. Language Objective: Introduction Paragraph due Friday Grammar Practice: Tammy was so glad that it was Friday; she even did a standing backflip while waiting in the cafeteria line for lunch. Agenda: Sign-In/Journal Writing/New Opportunity (Weekly “What’s Up” Google Doc. Writing) Review of Grammar Practice Review Thesis Statement (TH) Writing Exploring the Body Paragraph Video Option: “How to Write a Body Paragraph” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do1m32DOBTM Classwork: Outline a 3 paragraph essay by End of Day (4pm)...Complete by 4pm, receive a grade bump Weekly Reflection --What have I learned? What questions do I still have? What is my next step? Dismissal

Monday, September 12, 2016---Freshman English Content Objective: We will be able to work collaboratively Language Objective: Organization of Project Groups Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide. Writing Practice: Write a Statement about September 11, 2001 Agenda: Sign-In/Journal Writing Grammar Practice Writing Practice Project Group Formation Crossword Classwork/Homework

Tuesday, September 13… Freshman English (P. 3) Content Objective: Students will be able to analyse how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. Language Objective: Tools of the Masters Project Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Review of Crossword Homework Tools of the Masters Project: Group Work Dismissal

Tuesday, September 13… Freshman English (P. 6) Content Objective: Students will be able to apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts. Language Objective: Literary Element Crossword (continued) Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Continue Crossword Puzzle Work Identifying Literary Elements in Short Stories Dismissal

Wednesday… All Classes Preparing your Journal for Grading… Please copy everything from the board. Due Dates: Juniors: 9/15 Sophomores: 9/16 Freshman: 9/19

Thursday, September 15… Freshman English (P. 3) Content Objective: Students will be able to analyse how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. Language Objective: Tools of the Masters Project Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Tools of the Masters Project: Group Work Goal for Today-Decide your Story Read and outline your Plot Show it to Dr. K Dismissal

Thursday, September 15… Freshman English (P. 6) Content Objective: Students will be able to apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts. Language Objective: Read/Annotate a story as a group of two people Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Read, Listen to, and Annotate the Story, “Lamb to the Slaughter” Identify the Plot, Characters, and Conflict in Short Stories Dismissal

Friday, September 16… Freshman English (P. 3) Content Objective: Students will be able to analyse how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. Language Objective: Tools of the Masters Project Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Tools of the Masters Project: Group Work Show your plot outline of your story to Dr. K (for a grade) Determine the 3 Main Points you want to teach students in your presentation Show it to Dr. K (for a grade) Have a great weekend!

Friday, September 15… Freshman English (P. 6) Content Objective: Students will be able to apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts. Language Objective: Read/Annotate a story as a group of two people..find Literary Elements within the story. Due EOC Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Identify Literary Elements in Short Stories including Plot, Characters, and Conflict. Highlight the element. Draw an arrow to the margin Have a great weekend!!

Monday, September 12, 2016---Sophomore English Content Objective: We will be able to understand the meaning and theme of our readings. Language Objective: Read “The Books of Sand” Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide. Writing Practice: Explain the difference between telling a story and informational writing. Agenda: Sign-In/Journal Writing Grammar Practice Writing Practice Reading in Literature Circles (Preparing to Answer Questions) Dismissal

Monday, September 12, 2016---Sophomore Honors English Content Objective: We will be able to understand the meaning and theme of our readings. Language Objective: Read “The Books of Sand” Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide. Writing Practice: Explain the difference between telling a story and informational writing. Agenda: Sign-In/Journal Writing Grammar Practice Writing Practice Reading Individually and Answering Questions Create a visual illustrating the story due EOC Dismissal

Tuesday, September 13…Sophomore English Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the theme and plot of literary writings. Language Objective: Cornell Notes on “The Book of Sand.” Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Discuss the central theme and literary elements in “The Book of Sand.” Write a reflection expressing the similarities and differences between “The Cold Equation” and “The Book of Sand.” The writing must be at least 15 lines long. Submit on separate paper at the end of the period. Note: Period 4 is taking their T-list home and writing the reflection at home due at the BOC on Wednesday, September 14. Note: Period 7 is taking their T-list home and writing the reflection at home due at the BOC on Wednesday, September 14. Dismissal

Tuesday, September 13…Sophomore Honors English Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the theme and plot of literary writings. Language Objective: Short Story Visual Comparisons Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Create Visual Comparisons for Short Stories (“The Cold Equation,”and “The Book of Sand,”) Read “Everyday Use” and answer the Comprehension Questions Dismissal

Wednesday… All Classes Preparing your Journal for Grading… Please copy everything from the board. Due Dates: Juniors: 9/15 Sophomores: 9/16 Freshman: 9/19

Thursday, September 15…ALL Sophomore English Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the theme and plot of fictional writing. Language Objective: Create a Plot Map of the Story “Everyday Use” Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Read “Everyday Use” and answer the Comprehension Questions (audiobook link: http://archive.ncrl.org/holden/01_Ch%20I%201989-01.mp3) P. 4 Read in a Group P.5 Read individually Dismissal

Friday, September 16, 2016...ALL Sophomore English Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the central theme and plot of fictional writing Language Objective: Create a Plot Map of the Story “Everyday Use” Grammar Practice: The lazy dog slept quietly under the porch. Agenda: Sign-In and Journal Writing Review of Grammar Practice Create a visual depiction of the plot and central theme of “Everyday Use” due EOC With a partner, answer the Comprehension Questions Weekly Reflection: What have I learned? What questions do I still have? What is my next step? Dismissal: Submit Journals for grading. Journals represent ½ of the total grade for this course.