Today's article: "Revenge: Will You Feel Better?"
We finished viewing The Lion King and tracking archetypes.
Wishing you all a restful and thankful Thanksgiving break!
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Friday, November 22, 2019
November 22
Students had the first 25 minutes to read, annotate, and respond to today's article in their writer's notebook, then read independently.
Today's article: "Revenge: Will You Feel Better?"
We finished viewing The Lion King and tracking archetypes.
Wishing you all a restful and thankful Thanksgiving break!
Today's article: "Revenge: Will You Feel Better?"
We finished viewing The Lion King and tracking archetypes.
Wishing you all a restful and thankful Thanksgiving break!
Thursday, November 21, 2019
November 21
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Oxford Dictionary named "climate emergency" as the word of the year. Share your thoughts on this development. (Read more about how the word is chosen.)
Students completed a practice STAAR reading passage.
Students applied their new knowledge of archetypes to The Lion King. We will complete this work tomorrow.
Students will begin a project involving their AP book on Monday, December 2. They should have finished reading the book by that date. (I added a reminder to the board after I had already taken today's board photo.)
WNB: Oxford Dictionary named "climate emergency" as the word of the year. Share your thoughts on this development. (Read more about how the word is chosen.)
Students completed a practice STAAR reading passage.
Students applied their new knowledge of archetypes to The Lion King. We will complete this work tomorrow.
Students will begin a project involving their AP book on Monday, December 2. They should have finished reading the book by that date. (I added a reminder to the board after I had already taken today's board photo.)
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
November 20
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Why is it that we sometimes fear people who are different? Why do many people think it's so important to fit in? If someone doesn't mind being different, why do we often still pressure them to conform?
We finished the archetype notes from yesterday (available on the Archetypes page on Canvas). We read "The Scarlet Ibis" and looked for archetypes in the story.
WNB: Why is it that we sometimes fear people who are different? Why do many people think it's so important to fit in? If someone doesn't mind being different, why do we often still pressure them to conform?
We finished the archetype notes from yesterday (available on the Archetypes page on Canvas). We read "The Scarlet Ibis" and looked for archetypes in the story.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
November 19
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: A Walk in the Woods -- Students responded to different scenarios and encounters. This is a brief introduction to archetypes and the collective unconscious.
Students completed a STAAR revising and editing practice.
Students received notes on archetypes and shared examples from movies and books they're familiar with. We will continue these notes tomorrow.
WNB: A Walk in the Woods -- Students responded to different scenarios and encounters. This is a brief introduction to archetypes and the collective unconscious.
Students completed a STAAR revising and editing practice.
Students received notes on archetypes and shared examples from movies and books they're familiar with. We will continue these notes tomorrow.
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Monday, November 18, 2019
November 18
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: What kind of traditions do you and your family have during the holidays?
We practiced using the "Judging Poetry" criteria to evaluate a poem in Poetry Packet #1 ("Barter") and discussed how the system works.
Students used the "Judging Poetry" page with their 2 chosen poems from Poetry Packet #2 and determined which poem best fits the criteria. Students handed this work in before the end of class (Poetry Battle & 2 TWISTT Charts assignment on Canvas).
WNB: What kind of traditions do you and your family have during the holidays?
We practiced using the "Judging Poetry" criteria to evaluate a poem in Poetry Packet #1 ("Barter") and discussed how the system works.
Students used the "Judging Poetry" page with their 2 chosen poems from Poetry Packet #2 and determined which poem best fits the criteria. Students handed this work in before the end of class (Poetry Battle & 2 TWISTT Charts assignment on Canvas).
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Friday, November 15, 2019
November 15
Students used the first 30 minutes of class to read, annotate, and respond to today's article of the week then read independently.
Today's Article: "China Introduces Restrictions on Video Games for Minors"
Students completed a STAAR revising and editing practice.
Students chose 2 poems from Poetry Packet #2 to analyze using the TWISTT strategy. This work is due Monday.
Today's Article: "China Introduces Restrictions on Video Games for Minors"
Students completed a STAAR revising and editing practice.
Students chose 2 poems from Poetry Packet #2 to analyze using the TWISTT strategy. This work is due Monday.
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
November 14
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Today's notebook entry was inspired by a request from a podcast called RadioLab. If you'd like to submit a suggestion, you can do so at this link: Sounds for Jimmy
Students handed in the Spoken Word Response from yesterday.
Students completed a STAAR revising and editing practice. - We actually didn't get to this today--we'll try again tomorrow.
Students received a new packet of poems and took some time to explore. Students chose 1 poem to discuss with their classmates. We will continue this work tomorrow.
WNB: Today's notebook entry was inspired by a request from a podcast called RadioLab. If you'd like to submit a suggestion, you can do so at this link: Sounds for Jimmy
Students handed in the Spoken Word Response from yesterday.
Students received a new packet of poems and took some time to explore. Students chose 1 poem to discuss with their classmates. We will continue this work tomorrow.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
November 13
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Outside Entry
We used the TWISTT strategy to analyze a poem. Students will continue this work through the week.
Students chose a spoken word poem and completed analysis and discussion questions after they listened.
Students who need to retake the Antigone test should come in A block tomorrow. All students should bring charged iPads all week.
WNB: Outside Entry
We used the TWISTT strategy to analyze a poem. Students will continue this work through the week.
Students chose a spoken word poem and completed analysis and discussion questions after they listened.
Students who need to retake the Antigone test should come in A block tomorrow. All students should bring charged iPads all week.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
November 12
Students completed a timed writing assignment today.
Students who would like to retake the Antigone test should plan to come in A block Thursday, 11/14.
Students should bring charged iPads and headphones tomorrow and bring charged iPads all week.
Students who would like to retake the Antigone test should plan to come in A block Thursday, 11/14.
Students should bring charged iPads and headphones tomorrow and bring charged iPads all week.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
November 11
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Why is it important to recognize Veterans Day?
Students took some time to wrap up the outline they began on Friday. We discussed the format of tomorrow's timed writing.
We took a few notes over poetry terms and read some poems that utilize those terms. We will return to this work on Wednesday.
WNB: Why is it important to recognize Veterans Day?
Students took some time to wrap up the outline they began on Friday. We discussed the format of tomorrow's timed writing.
We took a few notes over poetry terms and read some poems that utilize those terms. We will return to this work on Wednesday.
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Friday, November 8, 2019
November 8
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: A bucket list is full of things that you want to do before you die. Some people want to travel the world; others want to go skydiving. But today's entry isn't about your bucket list. Instead, create your REVERSE bucket list: a list of things you hope you never have to do before you die, like being alone in nature for an extended period of time (no thanks!).
We reviewed the "How To Persuade" slides and practiced planning responses to two different prompts. We will continue this work on Monday. Hopefully this will prepare students for Tuesday's timed writing.
WNB: A bucket list is full of things that you want to do before you die. Some people want to travel the world; others want to go skydiving. But today's entry isn't about your bucket list. Instead, create your REVERSE bucket list: a list of things you hope you never have to do before you die, like being alone in nature for an extended period of time (no thanks!).
We reviewed the "How To Persuade" slides and practiced planning responses to two different prompts. We will continue this work on Monday. Hopefully this will prepare students for Tuesday's timed writing.
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
November 7
Students took the Antigone test today. This test takes a little longer to grade, so scores should be entered by Tuesday.
Tomorrow's timed writing has been postponed to Tuesday.
Not much on the board today, so here's a fun cartoon. Have a good weekend!
Tomorrow's timed writing has been postponed to Tuesday.
Not much on the board today, so here's a fun cartoon. Have a good weekend!
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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
November 6
Students used the first 30 minutes to read, annotate, and respond to today's article of the week then read independently.
Today's Article: "The Flu Vaccine: Everything You Need To Know"
We read and analyzed a speech from Antigone and an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Students looked for common elements.
Tomorrow is the Antigone test! May the odds be ever in your favor!
Today's Article: "The Flu Vaccine: Everything You Need To Know"
We read and analyzed a speech from Antigone and an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Students looked for common elements.
Tomorrow is the Antigone test! May the odds be ever in your favor!
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
November 5
IRT: 20 minutes
WNB: Students calculated their reading rate and wrote about factors that affected it.
Students handed in the Antigone packet. We reviewed the end of the play, and I answered questions about the test. The test is Thursday.
Students rewrote their Ode 1 Paradox assignment and practiced writing short answers to more questions.
WNB: Students calculated their reading rate and wrote about factors that affected it.
Students handed in the Antigone packet. We reviewed the end of the play, and I answered questions about the test. The test is Thursday.
Students rewrote their Ode 1 Paradox assignment and practiced writing short answers to more questions.
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Monday, November 4, 2019
November 4
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB:
We finished up the last 4 literary devices in the Antigone packet. Students used the remaining time to complete the packet and begin working on the test review. The test will be Thursday, 11/7.
WNB:
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We finished up the last 4 literary devices in the Antigone packet. Students used the remaining time to complete the packet and begin working on the test review. The test will be Thursday, 11/7.
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Friday, November 1, 2019
November 1
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB:
Students worked with their groups to finish reading and analyzing Antigone. Students will have time to complete this work on Monday before they will hand in the packet on Tuesday. The test over this material will be Thursday, November 7. Students will receive a review on Monday.
WNB:
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