HWL Agenda: 1/18/13 Writing Standard Sit in Groups of 4: Place Writing Folder on desk Calendar Update/Materials Check Distribute and Discuss Peer-Editing Rubrics/Review Writing Workshop Expectation/Mini- Conference Requirements Reading Standard Review “Close Reading Response” hdts Vocabulary Unit 1: Choose 10 words that your group wants to focus on for Unit 1 Assessment (if you don’t have a vocab. Book, write down ALL of the info. on the 10 chosen words…VOCAB. BOOKS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FRIDAY, JAN. 25)
Homework: 1/18/13 1/22: Bring in Vocab. Book and Daily Journal: Composition Book 1/22: Due: Correctly use 10 chosen vocabulary words in a well-organized paragraph on any topic of your choice 1/24: Draft #2: “Object Talking” and “Remembering an Incident” 1/25: Bring in Resume for review Senior Project Mentor Search Begin research for thought-provoking Research Paper topic (5-7pp.)
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