English 12 Agenda

1. Take 5 mins to study for Vocab Quiz 6 2. Vocab Quiz # 6: * When you are done, bring it to me at the front table 3. Begin reading “A Modest Proposal” by Alan Lightman -Answer the Discussion Questions 4. Discuss “A Modest Proposal” by Lightman 5. Satire Chart Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! AgendaLearning Goals ENGLISH 12 THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2013

1. WARM-UP: Cartoon analysis: Write a fully developed paragraph including what you think the message is, your thoughts and the devices of satire used. 2. Senior Project checks 3. Go to Computer Lab F206 to start Webquest EXTRA CREDIT: ***Mon. April 8 th : Attend Senior Showcase ***Sat. April 13 th : Attend Skate Party at Skateland (Extra points if you are in costume) Bring receipt or take pic of yourself at the event. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! AgendaLearning Goals ENGLISH 12: FRIDAY APRIL 5, 2013

1. WARM-UP: Read “Good Girl” Answer Questions 2. Satire Quiz 3. Onion Article -Read -Write 5 other topics that someone could satirize about high school EXTRA CREDIT: ***TONIGHT: Attend Senior Showcase ***Sat. April 13 th : Attend Skate Party at Skateland (Extra points if you are in costume) Bring receipt or take pic of yourself at the event. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! AgendaLearning Goals ENGLISH 12: MONDAY APRIL 8, 2013

Thomas Jefferson wrote that “all men are created equal.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain why. Why do you think the issue of equal rights has historically been difficult to achieve? Support your answer with examples from history, other texts, media, etc. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! WARM-UPLEARNING GOALS ENGLISH 12: TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY APRIL 9/10,

Consider the statement: “The treatment of women is steadily improving.” 1.Explain if you agree or disagree with the statement above. 2.Write at least two examples of support for your claim. 3.Write at least two examples of counterarguments anticipating opposing views AND logically respond to the opposing view. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! WARM-UPLEARNING GOALS ENGLISH 12: THURSDAY, APRIL 11,

1.Read “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” a.ANNOTATE while we are reading. (YES, you have to!) b.Complete Vindication Vocab while reading. Don’t forget to fill in the blanks with your OWN words. H.W. Finish reading “Vindication”—Assessment on Monday. EXTRA CREDIT: ***Sat. April 13 th : Attend Skate Party at Skateland (Extra points if you are in costume) Bring receipt or take pic of yourself at the event. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! AGENDALEARNING GOALS ENGLISH 12: THURSDAY, APRIL 11,

Declaration of Independence Jigsaw 1.Read your portion of the document with group 2.Complete the questions as a group (YOU STILL MUST SUBMIT YOUR OWN) Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! WARM-UPLEARNING GOALS ENGLISH 12: THURSDAY, APRIL 11,

1.Read “Declaration of Sentiments” in your group a.ANNOTATE while you are reading b.Complete Handout (You must submit your OWN) EXTRA CREDIT: ***Sat. April 13 th : Attend Skate Party at Skateland (Extra points if you are in costume) Bring receipt or take pic of yourself at the event. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. 4 – I completely understand the aforementioned skills and could confidently teach them to a new or struggling student. 3 – I understand the aforementioned skills and can succeed on my own. 2 – I understand most of the aforementioned skills, but struggle with others. 1 – I have no understanding of the aforementioned skills. HELP! AGENDALEARNING GOALS ENGLISH 12: THURSDAY, APRIL 11,