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English 9A Daily Agenda

English 9A Daily Agenda. 2014-2015 School Year| Trimester 1| Ms. Topp. Tuesday, 09.02.2014. Daily Agenda. Learning Targets. Name Tags KP Pep Talk Syllabus- Student/Parent sign page due FRIDAY! COMING UP: Ideal Classroom Independent Reading Overview. I can…

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English 9A Daily Agenda

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  1. English 9A Daily Agenda 2014-2015 School Year| Trimester 1| Ms. Topp

  2. Tuesday, 09.02.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Name Tags • KP Pep Talk • Syllabus- Student/Parent sign page due FRIDAY! COMING UP: Ideal Classroom Independent Reading Overview • I can… • Follow simple directions 

  3. Name Tags FAV FOOD FAV MOVIE/TV SHOW NAME (IN FAV COLOR) SOMETHING I LIKEHOW I SPEND MY TO DOTIME OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

  4. Wednesday, 09.03.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Student Information Form • Introductions • Questions? • Hour 5: Syllabus • Independent Reading Overview • Ideal Classroom #1 COMING UP: Independent Reading Proposal • I can… • Share relevant information about myself • Collaborate with my peers and teacher to create classroom expectations and goals

  5. What does your IDEAL CLASSROOM… • LOOK like? • FEEL like? • SOUND like? • SMELL like? • TASTE like? Think about HOW you would use your FIVE SENSES in your IDEAL CLASSROOM.

  6. Thursday, 09.04.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Questions? • Ideal Classroom #2 • Independent Reading Proposal- Due TOMORROW! COMING UP: Independent Reading Proposal & Student/Parent Syllabus sign page DUE TOMORROW! • I can… • Collaborate with my peers and teacher to create classroom expectations and goals

  7. Things to DISCUSS • What are your thoughts, feelings, and guidelines for… • GROUP WORK • CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE • TIMELINESS/TIME IN CLASS • WORK TIME • CELL PHONES • MY ROLE • MS. TOPP’S ROLE

  8. Friday, 09.05.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Hand In- IR Proposal & Syllabus • Announcements • IR Final Project Overview • Ideal Classroom #3 • Ms. Topp Introduction/Ms. Topp Answers • First Week Questions/Reflections COMING UP: Notebook/Portfolio Set-Up IR Book Check-out • I can… • Collaborate with my peers and teacher to create classroom expectations and goals

  9. Monday’s Tasks • TONIGHT! Football and Ice Cream  • Notebook Set-Up • Portfolio Set-up • Book Check-out • Check-outs from IMC (limited copies) • Bring book from home • Being Independent Reading • Hand in IR Proposal on Tuesday • Attendance end of Hour, TOO!

  10. So Far, I am missing… (Hour 4) Parent- Sign Page Independent Reading Proposal • Suheb E. • Josiah H. • Rebecca P. • Merissa G. • Rebecca P. Computer Log-in Issues?

  11. So Far, I am missing… (Hour 5) Parent- Sign Page Independent Reading Proposal • Jaden A. • Matt B. • Raphael B. • Kaylee B. • Hailey K. • Wilson L. • Ronald P. • MOST OF YOU! Computer Log-in Issues?

  12. Monday, 09.08.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Seating Chart • Notebook Set-Up • Portfolio Set-up • Ideal Classroom #4 • Hour 5- IR Final Project Overview & Ms. Topp Introduction • Independent Reading Book Check-out COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #1 • I can… • Be organized and prepared for class by establishing my notebook and writing portfolio • Collaborate with my peers and teacher to create classroom expectations and goals

  13. Notebook/Portfolio Set up NOTEBOOK SET UP PORTFOLIO SET UP • Take 3 post-its or tab dividers EACH ONE SHOULD BE A DIFFERENT COLOR • COLOR 1:READING LOG • COLOR 2: ASSIGNMENTS • COLOR 3: NOTES • You will use these like “tabs” for our sections • Divide your notebook into 3 EQUAL SECTIONS • Take ONE FILE FOLDER AND ONE LABEL • Write YOUR NAME and CLASS PERIOD on the label • Put the label on the top of your file folder • Hand in to Ms. Topp

  14. Tuesday, 09.09.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • P4- Announcements • Hand in IR proposal • Announcements/Logistics • Final Ideal Classroom Discussion • Reading Efficiency #1 COMING UP: Plagiarism Web Quest Independent Reading • I can… • Collaborate with my peers and teacher to create classroom expectations and goals • Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency

  15. Announcements/Logistics • Website • Class Crate • Hand-in Bin • Ms. Topp Wall • Bathroom Passes • Tardies/Absences • Learning Targets • Lunch Schedule (4th Hour)

  16. Wednesday, 09.10.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • P4- Announcements • Plagiarism Web Quest • Independent Reading • Reading Log 1 (Follow Guidelines) COMING UP: DWA Writing Assessment • I can… • Identify the components and follow BHS’ Academic Honesty Polic • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  17. Thursday, 09.11.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • P4- Announcements • DWA Writing Assessment COMING UP: DWA Writing Assessment • I can… • Understand that writing prompts can and should be broken into parts to ensure the response is thorough and on topic. • Write an essay with a clear beginning, a developed middle with adequate elaboration, and a logical conclusion.

  18. Friday, 09.12.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • P4- Announcements • DWA Writing Assessment • Independent Reading • Reading Log 1 (Follow Guidelines) • Ms. Topp Check Book Choices • Missing Work COMING UP: Short Stories Unit: Elements of Plot • I can… • Understand that writing prompts can and should be broken into parts to ensure the response is thorough and on topic. • Write an essay with a clear beginning, a developed middle with adequate elaboration, and a logical conclusion.

  19. Reading Log Set up Go to theREADING LOGtab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS • Date • Title, author, pages read (start page- end page_ • My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. • My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum.

  20. Monday, 09.15.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets LONG PEP FEST SCHEDULE • P4- Announcements • Check Reading Log #1 • Introduction to Elements of Plot • Elements of Fiction • Types of Conflict • Setting • “The Sniper” Background COMING UP: “The Sniper” and Elements of Plot • I can… • Identify the elements of plot and apply them to the short story “The Sniper”

  21. Tuesday, 09.16.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • “The Sniper” • Elements of Fiction- Point of View • HAND IN PACKET TOMORROW! COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #2 Independent Reading • I can… • Identify the elements of plot and apply them to the short story “The Sniper”

  22. Wednesday, 09.17.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • TOMORROW Announcements • “The Sniper” • Elements of Fiction- Theme • Reading Efficiency #2 • Review/Discussion • Independent Reading • Reading Log Review COMING UP: Gates Reading Test Independent Reading • I can… • Identify the elements of plot and apply them to the short story “The Sniper” • Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  23. Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to theREADING LOGtab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS • Date • Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) • My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. • My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum.

  24. Thursday, 09.18.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • P4- Announcements • Ms. Topp is GONE! • Gates Test (35 Minutes Timed) • Independent Reading • Reading Log #2 COMING UP: Elements of Plot Review • I can… • Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  25. Friday, 09.19.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets LONG PEP FEST • P4- Announcements • Plot Review/Wrap-up “The Sniper” • Hand in Packet! • View “The Sniper” • Ms. Topp Answers • Best Villain Intro COMING UP: Short Stories Unit: “The Most Dangerous Game” • I can… • Identify the elements of plot and apply them to the short story “The Sniper”

  26. The Best Villain… • Think about the BEST VILLAIN you know… Perhaps they’re from a movie, book, comic, or your own life. In your assignment section of your notebook, answer the following questions: • Who are they? Where are they from? • What do they look like? • What do they do as the villain? What is their purpose? • What qualities do they possess that makes them a good villain? • Pick one quality that you will share with the class.

  27. Monday, 09.22.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Best Villain Journal/Discussion • Introduction to Foreshadowing • Title Inferences • Begin MDG COMING UP: Foreshadowing and MDG • I can… • Identify the elements of plot in “The Most Dangerous Game” • Analyze the plot in order to gather textual evidence that demonstrates where and how the author creates tension and suspense

  28. The Best Villain… • Think about the BEST VILLAIN you know… Perhaps they’re from a movie, book, comic, or your own life. In your assignment section of your notebook, answer the following questions: • Who are they? Where are they from? • What do they look like? • What do they do as the villain? What is their purpose? • What qualities do they possess that makes them a good villain? • Pick one quality that you will share with the class.

  29. Tuesday, 09.23.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Elements of Fiction • Mood • Tone • Suspense • Continue MDG • Elements of Plot/Foreshadowing Notes COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #3 Independent Reading • I can… • Identify the elements of plot in “The Most Dangerous Game” • Analyze the plot in order to gather textual evidence that demonstrates where and how the author creates tension and suspense

  30. Wednesday, 09.24.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Reading Efficiency #3 • HIGHLIGHT and # answers for Questions #6-10 • Review/Discussion • Independent Reading • Reading Log #3 COMING UP: More MDG • I can… • Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  31. Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to theREADING LOGtab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS • Date • Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) • My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. • My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum.

  32. Thursday, 09.25.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Finish MDG • Elements of Fiction- Characters • Complete MDG/Foreshadowing Worksheet- HAND IN! COMING UP: MDG & Film Compare and Contrast Independent Reading • I can… • Identify the elements of plot in “The Most Dangerous Game” • Analyze the plot in order to gather textual evidence that demonstrates where and how the author creates tension and suspense

  33. Friday, 09.26.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • MDG/Hunger Games Compare & Contrast • HAND IN MDG Worksheet • Ms. Topp Answers • Independent Reading COMING UP: MDG On-Demand Writing • I can… • Compare and Contrast literary elements in film and story • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  34. Most Dangerous Hunger Games • In the assignment section of your notebook, Compare and Contrast “The Most Dangerous Game” and Hunger Games. Pay particular attention to: • How people are selected for the games? • What is the unfair advantage to those running the games? • GZ to Rainsford • Capital to Tributes • Tribute to Tributes • What elements are similar? • What elements are very different?

  35. Ms. Topp Answers • How tall are you? • How old are you? • Do you have a boyfriend? Are you married? How long? • Do you have kids? • What religion are you? • Do you have any pets? • Do you like animals? What is your favorite animal? If you could have any animal as a pet what would it be?

  36. Monday, 09.29.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Introduction to Argumentative Writing • Writing Portfolios • Begin MDG On-Demand Writing (Gather Evidence/Complete Outline) COMING UP: Finish MDG On-Demand Writing I can… • Understand that writing prompts can andshould be broken into parts to ensure the response is thoroughand on topic • Identify specific textual evidence to support claims

  37. Tuesday, 09.30.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • MDG On-Demand Writing • Make-up/Missing Work COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #4 Independent Reading I can… • Identify specific textual evidence to support claims • Write arguments to support claims I have made about substantive topics or texts, using reason and specific, relevant, evidence.

  38. Wednesday, 10.01.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Reading Efficiency #4 • Use your BEST METHOD! • Review/Discussion • Independent Reading • Reading Log #4 • Ms. Topp Conferences • Reading Log Check FRIDAY! COMING UP: Begin “Harrison Bergeron” I can… • Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  39. Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to theREADING LOGtab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS • Date • Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) • My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. • My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum.

  40. Thursday, 10.02.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Introduction to Theme • What If We Were All Equal? • Small Groups: Read “Harrison Bergeron” and Complete Assignment with “Handicaps”- Due Tomorrow! COMING UP: Theme and 2081 Independent Reading I can… • Work with my peers to identify the theme and how the elements of plot contribute to the theme. • Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail how it emerges in the text, develops over the course of the text, and is refined through details

  41. Friday, 10.03.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Complete “Handicap” Assignment (15 Minutes) • 2081: What If? (Hour 4) • HAND IN NOTEBOOKS! • HB & 2081 Theme Discussion • Ms. Topp Answers COMING UP: “Marigolds” I can… • Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail how it emerges in the text, develops over the course of the text, and is refined through details • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  42. Monday, 10.06.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Introduction to Inferences • Silently Read “Beware of the Dog” (Page 688) • Complete Inferences Chart- Be Prepared to Discuss TOMORROW! COMING UP: “Marigolds” and More Inferences! I can… • Define and understand inferences • Make inferences within a text based on textual evidence and background knowledge

  43. Tuesday, 10.07.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • “Beware of the Dog” and Inferences (15 Minutes to Finish; 15 Minutes to Discuss) • Partner Read “Marigolds” (Page 141) and Begin Partner Activity COMING UP: Reading Efficiency #5 Independent Reading I can… • Make inferences within a text based on evidence and background knowledge • Identify specific textual evidence to support my claims

  44. “Marigolds” Inferences • As you read “Marigolds” (page 141) with your partner, think about the specific characters: what they say, their actions, their motivations, etc. • When you have completed the short story, DISCUSS and then WRITE about the following: • 2 INFERENCES ABOUT CHARACTERS: Include textual evidence for each inference and an explanation of how this supports your inference. • THEME: Explain one theme from the story and how the text led you to that theme. • CLIMAX: Explain the climax to the story and how you know. • What types (2-3) of character is Lizbeth? Explain. • What types (2-3) of character is Ms. Lottie? Explain.

  45. Wednesday, 10.08.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Hand In Sniper Revisions • SCHOOL IS FUN! • Reading Efficiency #5 • Use Your BEST METHOD! • Review/Discussion • Independent Reading • Reading Log #5 COMING UP: Finish “Marigolds” Partner Activity Literary Terms Review- Quiz Friday I can… • Utilize my reading and comprehension skills to improve my Reading Efficiency • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  46. Thursday, 10.09.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Literary Terms Review • Finish “Marigolds” Partner Activity COMING UP: Literary Terms Quiz TOMORROW! Independent Reading I can… • Identify the Elements of Fiction and apply them to various pieces of literature • Make inferences within a text based on evidence and background knowledge • Identify specific textual evidence to support my claims

  47. Friday, 10.10.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Literary Terms Quiz • MDG/Foreshadowing Review • Independent Reading • Reading Log #6 COMING UP: Make-Up Day “Marigolds” Revision Independent Reading I can… • Identify the Elements of Fiction and apply them to various pieces of literature • Read and analyze a book of my choice for my own enjoyment

  48. Reading Log Set up/Reminders Go to theREADING LOGtab in your notebook. REQUIREMENTS • Date • Title, author, pages read (start page- end page) • My Summary: Summary or what you read. Summarize only what you read today. Use 4-7 complete sentences minimum. • My Thoughts: A thoughtful response to what you read for the day (see suggested prompts). Use 3-5 complete sentences minimum.

  49. Monday, 10.13.2014 Daily Agenda Learning Targets • Make-Up Day • Marigold’s Revisions (EVERYONE) • Make-Up Work or Independent Reading COMING UP: Independent Reading I can… • Identify the Elements of Fiction and apply them to various pieces of literature

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