1. Tuesday January 5, 2016 Agenda:
Do Now handouts
Rule Review
Carpe Diem
Ben’s Story
Laws of Life Essay Introduction
Brainstorm Quote
Get your copy of Animal Farm!
Do Now: What is your New Years goal for school? Write and explain!
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.

2. Laws of Life Introduction

3. Wednesday January 6, 2016
Do Now: What is a narrative essay? What should it include?
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda:
Quote Check
Narrative Essay review activity
Begin drafting Laws of Life Essay

4. Thursday January 7, 2016
Do Now: Draw a hand on your do now sheet, as large as you can.
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda:
Narrative Story Glove
Good ways to start your essay
Write your rough draft!
Completed rough draft is due TOMORROW!

5. Ways to Start your Narrative
Introduce a quote:
Growing up, I’ve always heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Dialogue (Talking):
“Wake up!” my mom was shouting.
Sound Effect (Onomatopoeia):
“Brrring!” rang the alarm.
Ask a Question:
Have you ever been late on the first day of school?
Action Lead:
I jumped out of bed, raced to the closet, and threw on an outfit.
Snapshot of a small moment:
My eyelids slowly opened, and I wondered why it was so bright. I gasped and reached for my clock
Flashback:
I have only slept in once, but it was one of the worst mistakes I’ve ever made!

6. Checklist for Laws of Life Essay
Based on a personal experience
Contains details of the event – sights, sounds, tastes, touches, smells
Uses direct quotes of key characters’ comments
Includes a maxim
500 words-700 words – at least 1 ½ - 2 pages typed, double-spaced
Cover sheet with your name -- Don’t put your name on the essay itself. 14

7. Friday January 8, 2016 Do Now: Rough Draft Check and Highlighting
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda:
Rough Draft Check
Peer Editing of Essay
Set up format for Laws of Life essay

8. Monday January 11, 2016 Do Now: Agenda: 3rd: Begin typing your essay!
Make corrections to the sentence below.
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda:
3rd: Begin typing your essay!
6th and 7th:
Rough Draft Check
Peer Editing of Essay
Begin Typing essay

9. Tuesday January 12, 2016 Agenda: Continue typing your essay!
Formatting Reminders
Get your copy of Animal Farm for praise points
Do Now: Make corrections to the sentence below.
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.

10. Wednesday January 13, 2016 Do Now: Grab your laptop and get to work!
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda:
Turnitin submission directions
Finish Typing
Essay due online by THURSDAY midnight

11. Thursday January 14, 2016
Do Now: If you were an animal, what would you be? Why?
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text
Agenda:
Turnitin Reminder
Animal Farm Introduction
DO NOT your essay to me. It must be submitted through Canvas. DUE TONIGHT!

12. Friday January 15, 2016 Agenda: Animal Farm Introduction Notes
Do Now: Make corrections to the sentence below.
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda:
Animal Farm Introduction Notes
Begin reading (if time is available).
Bring your copy of Animal Farm to earn praise points!

13. Tuesday January 19, 2016 Agenda: Finish Animal Farm intro. Notes
Do Now: Make corrections to the sentence below.
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda:
Finish Animal Farm intro. Notes
Begin reading Chapter 1 in class.
Character Chart

14. Wednesday January 20, 2016 Agenda: Finish reading Chapter 1
Do Now: What is a satire?
What is an allegory?
(It’s in your notes)
Standards:ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
Agenda: Finish reading Chapter 1
Work on Chapter 1 questions, Vocabulary, and Character Chart

15. Thursday January 21, 2016 Agenda: Frayer Model Description
Do Now: Make corrections to the sentence below.
Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
Agenda:
Frayer Model Description
Animal Farm Chapter 2 Reading
Finish your questions for Chapter 2
Continue work on your vocabulary.

18. Friday January 22, 2016 Agenda: Read Chapter 3 of Animal Farm.
Do Now: What is Lexile Level? What do you guess is your Lexile Level?
Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
Agenda:
Read Chapter 3 of Animal Farm.
Work on Chapter 2-3 study questions.
GMA Presentation

19. Monday January 25, 2016 Agenda: Vocabulary Unit 6
Chapter 3 Reading and discussion
Begin reading Chapter 4
Reading quiz over chapters 1-4 on Wednesday.
Unit 6 Vocabulary quiz Friday
Do Now: Grab a vocabulary book and start copying the words and definitions for Unit 6 on pages 36 and 37.
Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone

20. Tuesday January 26, 2016 Agenda: Continue reading Chapter 4
Do Now: Using three vocabulary words from Unit 6, write a sentence.
Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
Agenda:
Continue reading Chapter 4
Finish Chapter 4 Questions
Vocabulary Unit 6 practice
Laws of Life Essay extra credit
Reading quiz over chapters 1-4 on Wednesday.
Unit 6 Vocabulary quiz Friday

21. Wednesday January 27, 2016 Agenda:
Do Now: Make corrections to the sentence below
Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
Agenda:
Turn in Laws of Life essay for bonus points.
Chapters 1-4 Quiz Animal Farm
When finished, work on your Animal Farm tic tac toe project
Unit 6 Vocabulary quiz Friday

22. Thursday January 28, 2016 Agenda:
Do Now:
If you were one of the animals on Animal Farm, which one would you be, and what would you think of the pigs?
Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
Agenda:
Turn in Laws of Life essay for bonus points.
Vocabulary Exercise 3 Unit 6
Chapter 5 Reading of Animal Farm
Unit 6 Vocabulary quiz Tomorrow

23. Friday January 29, 2016 Agenda:
Do Now:
Review your Unit 6 words for the quiz.
Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
Agenda:
Turn in Laws of Life essay for bonus points.
Vocabulary Unit 6 Quiz
Finish Chapter 5 of Animal Farm
Work on Study questions and vocabulary tic-tac toe