Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tuesday, March 31 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Reminder: Patrick Henry Speech close read and questions due tomorrow
*Writer’s Workshop
*Turning a second draft into a final reminders
*Pink: punctuation, capitalization, academic voice, format, other grammar or conventions
*Yellow: fluency, sentence structure (fragment, run-on, comma splice)
*Meet with me to confer on comments
*Examples of topic sentences, analysis, intros
*Paper due Tuesday!!

*One Pager Presentations

Monday, March 30, 2015

Monday, March 30 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: The Individual and Society: In writer’s notebook, write a quick list of ways that an individual can interact with society. Think of these ideas: can individuals change society? Can society change individuals? Can you exist without society? Can society exist without individuals? Are there different definitions of society that matter here?
*Patrick Henry Speech –I’d highlight in three or four different colors, if possible (HOMEWORK)
*Three rhetorical questions and the assumed answers from the speech.  Why include these questions? “Is this the part of wise men…” he wants listeners to think that, no, wise men search for freedom with open eyes, seeing truth.
*Allusion: find another mention of a literary/historical/biblical event.  Any thoughts as to why it would be included? Take a guess…
*How does this fit in the topic (the individual and society)?
*How do you see themes of independence or freedom in this speech? (Themes of the era)
*Writer’s Workshop:
*Work on revising for craft comments
*Issues noticed: Introduction information (fluency through intro, leading to thesis), unity when supporting thesis (topic sentences), depth of analysis (keeping analysis tied to topic sentences and thesis)
*I’ll be reading through for editing tonight


Friday, March 27, 2015

Friday, March 27 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Turn on your computer and print out your body paragraphs if you don’t have a paper copy
*Analysis vs. summary: need to print out a copy first
*You need two colors of highlighters or one highlighter and one colored pencil.
*Highlight everything that you feel is summary in one color, everything that is analysis in another color
Work on changing from first draft to second draft, getting your analysis to be at least two times more than your summary (if not 3), adding more analysis, depth of analysis (not just that it proves your thesis, but WHY and HOW)
*Writer’s Workshop: second draft shared with me by end of block, final due Tuesday the 7th (because of break)
*Intros: Attention getter, Necessary Information (author’s name, title(italics), plot info related to thesis), Thesis
*All need to tie together, need fluency, one idea builds to the other
*Better analysis: tied to topic sentences, fully proving the thesis, take parts of the quote to explain
*Conclusions: restated thesis (new words/order, same idea), re-emphasize arguments (not summarize everything you said), explain ‘so what?’ and possibly tie back to attention getter
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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Thursday, March 26 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Comma and semi colon rules (dependent and independent clauses): ACT Prep Slide 9
*Writer’s Workshop time
*Analysis Practice from yesterday (your analysis)
*Body paragraphs rough draft due tomorrow
*Work on Intro and Conclusion when body rough draft is complete
*Intros: Attention getter, Necessary Information (author’s name, title(italics), plot info related to thesis), Thesis
*All need to tie together, need fluency, one idea builds to the other
*Conclusions: restated thesis (new words/order, same idea), re-emphasize arguments (not summarize everything you said), explain ‘so what?’ and possibly tie back to attention getter
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*You will want to have your book that you have chosen to read finished by FRIDAY at the absolute latest: One Pager Presentations begin Tuesday!

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Wednesday, March 25 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Outline requirements
*At least three main points you are making to prove your thesis
*At least three specific pieces of textual evidence with page numbers (one for each point, minimum)
*A potential thought for an attention getter
*Necessary Information for Intro
*Work on outline if not completed, show me when you have all requirements, then work on BODY PARAGRAPHS FIRST!!
*Crucible Essay Assignment/writer’s workshop time ––first draft (typed –google docs would be best) due Friday (end), editing draft due end Monday, final due after Easter
*Writer’s Workshop Time
*How to write a paragraph: write together
*Support of thesis –direct, logical support in each paragraph –unity in paragraphs
*Development of ideas –specific and logical, fully explains the point
*Meet with me if you have questions on essay

*You will want to have your book that you have chosen to read finished by FRIDAY at the absolute latest: One Pager Presentations begin Tuesday!

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Tuesday, March 24 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Crucible Web due
*Crucible Test: work on your outline for your essay until all are done with the test
*I will need to see your outline at some point tomorrow (the earlier I see it, the more time you have to work on the body paragraphs themselves)
*Crucible Essay Assignment approx. due dates –first draft (typed or hand written) due Friday (end), editing draft due end Monday, final due after Easter
*You should be done with your choice book right now and working on your One Pager; we will begin talking about the next independent reading requirement in about five school days…
*You will want to have your book that you have chosen to read finished by Thursday at the absolute latest: One Pager Presentations begin Tuesday (one week)!

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Monday, March 23 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Small Group Discussion of Big Ideas
*Large group discussion on topics from next slide and End of Play (small group from Friday)
*Analysis Essay Choices
*Crucible Essay Assignment approx. due dates –first draft (typed or hand written) due Friday (beginning), editing draft due end Monday, final due after Easter
*HWK: Schoology: One more time, read through what is there (This will help prepare you for the test tomorrow!)
*Tangled Web Work Time: Web due tomorrow, you need to have details (if applicable) from Act 3 and 4

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Friday, March 20, 2015

Friday, March 20 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Life Lessons of The Crucible: In your WN, create a list of as many “lessons” as you can think of that can be taken from this play: both specific and general/universal.
*Continue small group discussion, adding these points to the sheet from yesterday:
*Focus Points
*How would this story be different in a different society?
*Topic: The Individual and Society
*Why is The Crucible a fantastic text to place in this topic?

*Movie/work time on web

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Thursday, March 19 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Motivation Discussion: Share your paragraphs on motivations with a partner (I will be checking the love, jealousy, and fear ones while you do this)
*The Crucible Act 4
*Pg 121
*Tangled Web Work Time: Web due Tuesday, you need to have details (if applicable) from Act 3 and 4
*In your WN: Explain your understanding of John’s actions in Act 4: Why did he decide to confess, then not? Why does Hale say John is willing to hang? What does Elizabeth say?
*Act 4 Discussion Small Groups
*Read “Echoes down the Corridor” at end of A4
*Discuss points from sheet with small group
*How would this story be different if in a different society?
*Instead of an Act 4 quiz, we will have a 2 page test on analyzing quotes, understanding big ideas, analyzing the book as a whole
*On Tuesday

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Wednesday, March 18 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: What does John Proctor mean when he says, “God is dead!” (end of act 3)? Why does he say it at this point? What does the rest of his speech to those in the court mean (pg 120)? What do others think he means?  Discuss with partner, jot down notes
*In WN: What does Proctor risk by claiming he had an affair with Abigail?  What does he gain?  How did the pros outweigh the cons in this situation and ‘make’ him admit it? –bring to me to check when done
*Act 3 Quiz
*After Quiz: Write two (or one longer) paragraphs (WN) from the point of view of either Abigail or Mary Warren at this point in the play (you are the character).  What are you thinking/feeling/hoping/etc?  What caused you to do what you have done?
*After the Quiz: Post your ‘other emotion’ motivation explanation on Schoology (if you haven’t already); Read through all of the different posts on the Focus Points on Schoology
*Tangled Web Work Time –you need to have details from both act 3 and act 4

*Own book –finish it before the end of the quarter, in the next two weeks we’ll be starting a different reading requirement…

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Tuesday, March 17 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Answer the questions in WN: What was the author’s purpose in writing the scene (Act 2 Scene 2)? Why has this scene been cut out of basically all performances of The Crucible? What do readers/viewers gain from the possible addition of the scene, what do they lose/why is it unnecessary? Need min. two full paragraphs.  Give multiple reasons. Bring to me when complete
*Discuss answer for A2 S2
*Homework (due Wednesday so make sure to add info from Act 3 yesterday and today): Explain how these feelings have motivated people in the play The Crucible: Jealousy, Fear, Love, Additional Emotions (you need to pick one emotion that isn’t listed and explain how it motivates). Be detailed and try to look beyond the obvious as well (Shorter paragraph on each).
*Act 3 102-120
*Tangled Web assignment, due Monday (use either “connected mind” on google chrome, bubbl.us or prezi.com to make a map on the computer)
*Work on it throughout the week, either paper or computer
*Focus Points ‘Discussion’ –make sure you have a computer!! Add another comment or continue a discussion, make sure you read through them all. -HOMEWORK

*Own book –finish it before the end of the quarter, in the next few weeks we’ll be starting a different reading requirement…

Monday, March 16 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Finish Small Group Discussion. If your group finished Friday: Relationship and character review/recall act two for quiz
*Discuss pgs. 77, 79, 81 Interpretations
*Homework/work when you are done with the quiz:
*Post at least one insightful comment on Schoology Discussion board in one of the Focus Points Discussions and comment on one other person’s comment (a recent comment, not one from earlier discussions)
*Scene 2 (pg 148) –read on own –done by tomorrow
*Act 2 quiz
*Crucible Act 3
*83-103?
*Why is Mary so afraid?
*Homework (due Wednesday so make sure to add info from Act 3 today and tomorrow): Explain how these feelings have motivated people in the play The Crucible: Jealousy, Fear, Love, Additional Emotions. Be detailed and try to look beyond the obvious as well (Shorter paragraph or so on each).

Friday, March 13, 2015

Friday, March 13 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: John and Elizabeth’s Relationship –write about it in Character Motivation section of Focus Points
*Crucible Act 2
*Do you think Mary actually felt the way she explains on pg 57? Does she believe what she is telling the Proctors?
*What information does Mary Warren give? What is going on in Salem/the court? –add to trial section of notes
*More on John…add info on John to Pride/Reputation section
*57-81
*Focus Points Discussion: same small group as Tuesday
*Discuss John’s comments on pg 77: What does he mean,  what does this show about him? Discuss all parts, translate every part (write it down)
*Pontius Pilate? Why?
*Pg 79 Hale’s speech interpretation (write it down)
*What about what Hale said affected John most? Why? What does he think about himself?
*Re-read John’s last lines in A2 (pg 80-81)- Interpret what he means by that.
*Act 2 Quiz Monday!
*Think of Rev. Hale’s change from the beginning to Act 2 (re-read his entrance to A2 and how he acts/what he says at the end).  Why has his manner/appearance changed?  Did he want to find witchcraft in Salem when he arrived? What does he feel about the trials now? What evidence in act 2 backs up your opinions and/or shows a possible change? :WRITE THIS ON SCHOOLOGY -Homework
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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Thursday, March 12 Agenda

*Finish Act 1 (pg. 46, same actors as yesterday)
*Quiz
*Turn quiz into basket when done.  Then read John Proctor comments on Schoology and read your own book
*One Pager time: gather materials to work on it, continue reading if you are really far from the end of the book, bounce ideas off of partner (when all are done with quizzes) : I will be checking to see what progress you have made today/where you are in this process
*Act 2 49-57
* Do you think Mary actually felt the way she explains on pg 57? Does she believe what she is telling the Proctors?
*What information does Mary Warren give? What is going on in Salem/the court? –add to trial section of notes
*More on John’s character –specifics from his interaction with Elizabeth throughout act 2(look at stage directions)
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Wednesday, March 11 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: In your writer’s notebook, explain this proverb: “The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose”
*Discuss 33-36 writing questions down while discussing for whole group at end of partner discussion time: make sure you both understand what he is talking about
*Big Ideas to Discuss (and fully understand): Hale’s experience with witchcraft, the use of the devil (especially in politics and connecting his ideas on the Red Scare), the devil before Christianity, witchcraft in Salem (in Miller’s opinion)
*Finish Act 1: 36-46
*Add to character details and relationships; add to focus points
*Why do the girls accuse?
*Add to your notes sheet!!
*Motivation –girls and how are those other than the girls motivated?
*Reputation –who is concerned with rep, how?
*Hysteria –who contributes, who calms?
*All of the rest…
*A1 Quiz with Part 2 of Intro Quiz (details from 33-36):TOMORROW

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Tuesday, March 10 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Intro Quiz Answers
*Crucible Act 1
*Small Group Discussion on 8-21
*Review 18-20-girls’ motivation
*Read 21-32 together
*Add to your notes sheet!!
*Motivation –girls and how are those other than the girls motivated?
*Reputation –who is concerned with rep, how?
*Hysteria –who contributes, who calms?
*All of the rest…
*Read 33-36 writing questions or ideas down while reading to ask partner at intervals: stop at the end of each (long) paragraph and make sure you both understand what he is talking about
*Schoology Discussion: What is John Proctor like so far?  Possible Topics: his character, actions, possible motivations as well as your opinion of him.
*Since everyone will be commenting, only make one observation as well as commenting on your opinion of him.  This way we won’t have too much repetition
*Independent Reading –make sure you’re making progress in your book

Monday, March 9, 2015

Monday, March 9 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Sign up for Schoology and this course in Schoology: ZKGRJ-HGS2M (1st); 5HF5Q-CXQWQ (4th)
*Focus Points for The Crucible
*Paraphrase explanations:
*First meet with the other holders of your number- make sure that you have all details needed (I’ll be coming around to check that you have done your work)
*Each group needs 5 people, one from each section (we will be short one five)
*You need to write down notes so you understand all of that intro section
*Intro Quiz (open notes, not open book)
*Begin reading 3, 8-21 (top of 21, before Mary talks to John)
*You need at least 10 annotations based on the characters, plot, themes, historical details, literary concepts, questions you have, etc from these pages (aim for more)
*Add examples to focus points as you read too (they count as annotations)
*Quiz Answers
*Schoology Post: -homework (post your ideas and comment on at least one other classmate’s post) Post at least one question and one important piece of information that you have about the beginning of Act 1.  For the comment, either add to their question or give an answer or a part of an answer
*Independent Reading –make sure you’re making progress in your book

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Friday, March 6, 2015

Friday, March 6

*Bell Ringer: Questions on “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
*Bring up answers and the paragraphs from yesterday to get checked
*Discuss annotations
*With partner, who is audience, what is purpose, what is tone, what is mood (connotative words that show tone and mood)
*Intro to Crucible
*Anticipatory Set discussion
*Salem Witch Trial notes, Red Scare basic info
*Read Historical note and pg 3-8
*Historical note- While reading, pay attention to things he changed from history: we will discuss this once all are done
*Paraphrase (give details in own words) in writing section your section of the intro Miller gives before the play begins
*SINNERS QUESTIONS:

**Provide an example of figurative language used in the sermon that illustrates God’s wrath (metaphor, simile)?
*Why haven’t we (the audience of the sermon) already been destroyed?
*How does Reverend Edwards express the Puritans’ belief in predestination and/or original sin?
*Bring these answers and your paragraphs from yesterday up to me to get checked when done

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Thursday, March 5 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Discuss Cultural Encounters test
*Creative One-Pager explanation (what you will do when done with your first quarter of class book)
*Review of Puritan Main Ideas
*Next Topic: The Individual and Society
*Preview Discussion: What do you think this topic means? Any ideas of what could be covered from your expert era?
*Read and annotate “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
*On the front desk: Anticipatory Set for Cruciblewrite in WN your explanations (paragraphs due tomorrow)
*Do this after finishing initial directions: Lit Concept: Repetition for Emphasis (when words or images or ideas are repeated to make a point) –re-read (Sinners in the Hands…) and highlight (in a different color) for this
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*Turn in annotations (to folder) when completely done (before you leave)

*Read your book if you have time left in the block

Monday, March 2, 2015

Monday, March 2 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: ACT Prep
*Finish section of the testing packet
*Preview of English section and types of reading on the test tomorrow

*Sinners” Preview Images

Make sure you get plenty of sleep and eat a good (non-sugar filled) breakfast so you are ready for the ACT tomorrow!!!!

ACT Link

This is the link for the sample questions to all of the sections of the ACT:

http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/