Global Experience 1 st Nine Weeks 2011-2012

1. Global Experience 1st Nine Weeks 2011-2012

2. Learning Targets I will know how to use my composition book I will know the vocab process and what words to learn for Monday I will use figurative language and poetic form to create a work which captures ME! Agenda Journal: Write in Comp book… Having looked briefly at the posters on the wall – how has your perception about Global Changed since yesterday? Vocabulary Set up Comp Books? Auto-Bio Assignment – Due tomorrow Work time – Comp Book Auto Bio Global ExperienceTuesday – August 23, 2011

3. Global ExperienceSAT Vocabulary Study • 500 words this year! • 20 words per week (for now) • Homework due Wednesdays (or 2 days from assigned) • Reviewed on Thursdays • Quiz EVERY Monday • Over 20 new words and 5 previous words • Matching • Fill in the blank • 5 bonus points for making flash cards each week (due Friday before quiz) • Will change as you progress…

4. Abstruse Archaic Assuage Contentious Depravity Disdain Dormant Enigmatic Furtive Fuse SAT Vocab #1 Correlation Deluge Elucidate Latitude Firmament Galaxy Genocide Glacier Hemisphere Latitude • Homework- due Thursday!!! • Define each word • Indicate the part of speech (verb, noun, etc.) • Copy a sentence from a published work using the word correctly • Write an original sentence using the word correctly!

5. Composition Book • Cover Décor • All area covered • Images, words, phrases – No Photos • Name must appear, but not take focus • Neat, arranged with purpose • Divided into sections • Title Page • Table of contents • Journals/Quickwrites • Vocabulary

6. Learning Target I will identify my survival strengths. I will increase my vocabulary and by defining words I will practice my dictionary skills I will use my time effectively to complete homework assignments I will plan to select a book that interests me. Agenda Quickwrite: When something is difficult how do you manage to power through? What conversations do you have with yourself, what skills do you use? Supplies? Set Up Spiral Work time – Bio, Vocab, Comp Book Library Tomorrow – Summer Reading Assignment, SSR Global ExperienceWednesday – August 24, 2011

7. Learning Targets I will: use descriptive detail in narrative writing. select reading material that interests me include geographic elements in narrative writing. Agenda Check Comp Books Turn in Vocab Library – Get book Homework Assignment – READ!!! Global ExperienceThursday – August 26, 2011

8. Learning Target I will: Meet Deadlines Understand booktalk and reading list format Practice reading silently for a length of time Discover my culture and history Agenda Review Vocab and check flashcards Booktalk Demo (Hunger Games)- Intro Book list Turn in Random Autobio Meet the trashcan of terror! SSR Assignment – Due in 3 weeks-plan appropriately Reading time Homework: 5 Themes assignment! Ask your parents how you got your name! Global ExperienceFriday – August 27, 2011

9. Book Talk • Title and Author, Target Audience • Publication Date • 3-5 Major Characters – Name &Importance • Brief Summary of the Plot (Include settings and passage of time as appropriate) • Your favorite scene – why? • Your favorite quote – why? • Would you recommend this work to others? Why or why not?

10. Learning Targets (I WILL) Meet Deadlines Show mastery of vocab Know new words for this week Compose a rough narrative detailing family folklore Practice presentation skills Practice audience etiquette and note taking Agenda Turn in 5 Themes for early credit Vocabulary Quiz New Words Quickwrite:Tell me the story about how you got your name! RAB Readings 1-5 Global ExperienceMonday – August 29, 2011 Quote of the Day! “I write for the same reason I breathe – Because if I didn’t I would die” – Isaac Asimov

11. SAT Vocab #2 Insipid Loathe Mitigate Nullify Obscure Recant Reprove Slothful Taciturn Vilify Whether Weather Wither There Their There Affect Effect Astrologer Astronomer • Homework- due Wednesday!!! • Define each word • Indicate the part of speech (verb, noun, etc.) • Write a trick to remember the definition of each word. • Use each word in a complete, original sentence.

12. Targets (I WILL) Convey a purpose in writing and support that purpose. Meet deadlines Practice presentation skills Practice audience etiquette and note taking Identify and use the basic parts of speech Combine/Revise and Edit writing assignment Agenda Quickwrite: If you could change your name, would you? Why or Why not? Who would you become? Why? Turn in 5 Themes RAB Readings Review Basic Parts Speech Grammar Rock-listen/ learn! Hmwk: Revise/combine/extend this weeks qwkwrts-include descriptive words and phrases. Rough Draft Due Thurs Global ExperienceTuesday – August 30, 2011 Quote of the Day! It’s a job that’s never started that takes the longest to finish –J.R.R Tolkien

13. Learning Targets (I Will) Recognize quality grammar usage Practice note taking Practice reading and annotating Agenda DGP – Turn in Vocab RAB Readings Booktalk – The Stand Issue Make Room, Make Room Read Chapters 1-6 for Monday. Read Time Global ExperienceWednesday – August 31, 2011 Although it may be terrifying to get out of your comfort zone, it’s exciting to start a new chapter in your life – Katie Couric

14. Targets (I Will) Practice reading for a length of time Demonstrate understanding of sentence structure Use sentence patterns in a work. Agenda RAB Readings Review Vocab Review Sentence Structure Sentence Patterns My Name –Diction/Syntax/Imagery Global ExperienceThursday – September 1, 2011 “In order to attain the impossible one must attempt the absurd.” – Miguel De Cervantes Savedra

15. Global ExperienceFriday – September 2, 2011 • Targets (I WILL) • Check my understanding of vocab • Give and receive feedback • Understand grading criteria • Reflect on my writing process • Agenda • Review Vocab Words • Rough Draft – Peer Pass • QWKWRT- What was the GOO-BA-UG of writing about your name? • HWK – Use feedback to revise and edit your piece.