Georgia High School Graduation Study Skills

1. Georgia High School Graduation Study Skills Week 1 January 4 - 7

2. Tuesday, January 4th • Essential Question • ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation.

3. Monday Movie Mania • Inspiration for performing at your optimal level in GHSGT Study Skills class!!! • Inspirational line from movies

4. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation • Introduction to Georgia High School Graduation Study Skills • Who am I? Who are you? (Green slips of paper) • Syllabus • Purpose of class • Expectations • Flashcards and supplies! • Semester plan • Homework • Daily routine • Journaling to Music • USA Test Prep • Daily Comprehension Practice • Test-taking strategies • English and Social Studies support

5. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • USA Test Prep Question of the Day (English and Social Studies found on blog) and every Friday • Diagnostic Test for GHSGT Part 1 (book) (scantron) pp. 1 – 4, # 1 – 12 Stop at #12!

6. Wednesday, January 5th • ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • ELAALRL5 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. • ELA11W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure.

7. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. Journal #1 : Wow, what I expect out of this class is…………….. Or music makes me feel…….

8. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • Journal #1: Wow, what I expect out of this class is……………..or music makes me feel…… • USA Test Prep: English and Social Studies questions of the day (see blog) Mrs. Etoll's Blog • DCP: (GHSGT Practice Book) Vocabulary p. 21 • Literal and Figurative Language • Video clip: Figurative Language Part 1 Figurative Language Part 2 Flashcards and supplies due tomorrow!

9. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • Diagnostic Test for GHSGT Part 2 (book) (scantron) pp. 5 – 8, # 13 – 23 • Stop at # 23!

10. Thursday, January 6th • ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • ELAALRL5 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. • ELA11W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure.

11. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • Journal #2: Some days I just want to…….. • USA Test Prep: English and Social Studies questions of the day (see blog) • DCP: Cognates (kog’ nate) p. 23, Practice 3: In linguistics, cognates are words that have a common etymological origin. • An example of cognates within the same language would be English shirt and skirt, the former from Old Englishsċyrte, the latter loaned from Old Norseskyrta, both from the same Common Germanic*skurtjōn-. Further cognates of the same word in other Germanic languages would include German Schürze and Dutch schort "apron". • The word cognate derives from Latin cognatus "blood relative".

12. Examples of cognates

13. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • Diagnostic Test for GHSGT Part 3 (book) (scantron) pp. 8 – 13, # 24 – 42 Stop at # 42 • “Going Green” article (keep in comprehension section of notebook) • Before reading • Vocabulary • Anticipation guide • Starter questions (groups)

14. Friday, January 7th • ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation. • ELAALRL5 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. • ELA11W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure.

15. ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation • No journal nor DCP today due to introduction of USA Testprep • USA Testprep: Computer Lab # 421 • Introduction (handout)