This One’s For Tommy F. By Eun Kyung Kim, TODAY contributor (Tues., Feb. 26, 2013) Michelle Obama appears to be everywhere these days, and that’s got critics questioning whether a first lady should be so ubiquitous.
Agenda: 2/25-26/2013 Edmodo Review Edmodo “Code of Conduct” form Share Posts Address any questions Vocabulary Introduce Unit 6 Writing Workshop Schedule Conferences: Folder Organization & Draft #1: Comp./Cont. Socratic Seminar Prep. Distribute Question Format and Rhetorical Handbook Practice with 1 Question Literary Analysis Work Distribute Website Details 1.Assign a scribe; Group-determine the best Historical Background Notes on your chosen time period; 1 person will go make copies for the group, in preparation for Jigsaw activity 2. As a group, choose 2 lengthy works and 2 shorter works from your units that your group would like to read. Senior Project/Research Paper Share Proclamation Poster Drafts
Writing Workshop Conference Schedule: 2 nd Block Monday, Feb. 25 Wednes., Feb. 27 Thurs., Feb. 28 Fri., March 1 JenniferMadelineOliviaTerral TaylorJamieBobbyMuneerah SarahIanDannyNick HannahMorganJ.B. BennettAnuConnor
Writing Workshop Conference Schedule: 4 th Block Monday, Feb. 25 Wednes., Feb. 27 Thurs., Feb. 28 Friday, March 1 Chris B.JosueJordanSandler LiaConnorMasonGray EddieAmosKyleTommy BrookeNathanaelWilliam PeterTairynChloe
Teacher Commentary on Titles and Theses Copy: Student: Bennett Crawford Title: TOPSoccer: Effective at Fostering Physical, Mental, and Emotional Growth for the Disabled My Commentary: Strengths: Clear focus (I know the whole scope of your paper before reading your claim, capped first letter in all major words, correct font size, didn’t bold Improvements Necessary: Rephrase “Effective At” Address “Why” TOPSoccer is effective Thesis: TOPSoccer is adequately effective at fostering the physical, mental, and emotional growth and development of disabled athletes. My Commentary: Strengths: 1 fluid sentence; passes the “So What” test; details talking points that will appear in the paper Improvements Necessary: “Athletes” is not mentioned in your title; “adequately effective” is redundant; Address “Why” TOPSoccer is effective
Homework: 2/25-26/13 Vocabulary Due Wednes., April 27: Unit 6 FC(Last Ten Words) …NO SQUARES THIS WEEK WRITING WORKSHOP: Due Friday, March 1: Draft #2 Comp./Cont. (ensure you’ve included and highlighted 2 words from Vocab. 5 and 2 words from Unit 6) READING WORKSHOP Wednes., Feb. 27: FINAL OFFICIAL LIT. CIRCLE MEETING : Mtg. #4 Thurs., Feb. 28: TYPED Socratic Seminar Questions Due w/current Event printout that ties in with the text Friday, March 1: Group Binder Due Monday, March 4: In-Class Essay on The Alchemist (you will be able to use your annotated text (on paper only for digital students) and IRB Journal (Collection after essay: IRB Journal and Annotated Book) Tuesday, March 5: The Alchemist Socratic Seminar SENIOR PROJECT Tues., Feb. 26: Meet in Library; Rough Draft of Works Cited Due: See Requirements on “Party on a Page” (Review Works Cited info. in Research Guide on Blog) Thurs., Feb. 28: Due- Proclamation Poster and Attach Rubric Thurs., March 7: Auditorium: Letter to Judges Info. Session Thurs., March 21: Due: Letter to Judges Fri., March 22: Auditorium: Presentation Info. Session Friday, March 29: Research Paper Due Thurs., April 4: Due: Mentor Hours and Forms Faxed to Ms. Nicely Thurs., April 18: Due: Portfolio; Auditorium: Finishing Touches Thurs., April 25: Senior Project Board’s Night!!! Fri., April 26: End-of-Senior Project Extravaganza! Literary Period Dates/Work Thurs., March 7: Meet in Library; Website Work Tues., April 2: Meet in Library; Website Work
Site Codes Edmodo Class Codes: 2nd block: th block: tm84d5 Turnitin.com 2 nd Block: th Block: Online World Lit. Textbook See handout that I provided
Timeline Wheeler Senior Project Spring 2013 January 11 Meeting in Auditorium Overview and Expectations of Senior Project presented. Mentor Approval Process and Application discussed. January 14 **Due Date for Consequences of Failure to Meet Deadline Form Week of January Classes meet in the library Overview and Expectations of Student Resume presented. January 24 Meeting in Auditorium Overview and Expectations of Student Proposal presented. February 1 **Due Date for Resume February 7 **Due Date for Mentor Approval Form February 14 **Due Date for Proposal and Meeting in Auditorium Overview and Expectations of Proclamation Posters presented.
Timeline (cont’d) Wheeler Senior Project Spring 2013 February 21 Meeting in Auditorium Overview and Expectations of Project Portfolio presented. This is a culmination of all the work for the semester that will be presented on Boards Night (Due November 8). February 28 **Due Date for Proclamation Poster March TBD **Research Paper Due (exact date to be determined by individual English teachers) March 7 Meeting in Auditorium Overview and Expectations of Letter to the Judges presented. March 21 **Due Date for Letter to the Judges March 22 Meeting in Auditorium Overview and Expectations of Formal Presentation of the senior project for Board Night presented. April 4 **Due Date for Mentor Hours Log (turned in to English teachers) and Mentor Verification and Evaluation must be faxed by Mentor
Timeline (cont’d) Wheeler Senior Project Spring 2013 April 18 ** Due Date for Portfolio and Meeting in Auditorium (logistics) April 25 Senior Project/Board Night