Warm Ups and Agendas are located on Google Classroom:
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Warm Up #53 - Log in to Google classroom.
Assignments to complete:
1. Warm Up #53
2. Answer all three questions based on what you think:
-what is race?
-what is gender?
-what is class?
3. Go to PBS and click circles #1-10 about race, then if you're first answer has changed or been clarified, comment what you learned from the PBS.
4. Read the details for the final essay (in warm up) and then scroll all the way up to the second to last assignment at the top go Google classroom - find a quote, relate it to race/class/or gender. These quotes will help you establish examples from Kite Runner that deal with these ideas.
5. Homework: How does race/class and gender manifest itself in YOUR life? Comment examples and observations below.
Next class is the Lexile test, charge your iPads please.
Vocab #14 and Ch Assessment on Friday.
1. Warm Up #53
2. Answer all three questions based on what you think:
-what is race?
-what is gender?
-what is class?
3. Go to PBS and click circles #1-10 about race, then if you're first answer has changed or been clarified, comment what you learned from the PBS.
4. Read the details for the final essay (in warm up) and then scroll all the way up to the second to last assignment at the top go Google classroom - find a quote, relate it to race/class/or gender. These quotes will help you establish examples from Kite Runner that deal with these ideas.
5. Homework: How does race/class and gender manifest itself in YOUR life? Comment examples and observations below.
Next class is the Lexile test, charge your iPads please.
Vocab #14 and Ch Assessment on Friday.
Warm Up #51
a. Please take out your Ch 13 chapter answers. If you also want ch. 12 checked, take them out now too.
b. For today's warm up we will be "discussing" some of “the bears” Baba wrestled with during his life. Please explain your choices. You will receive credit for your answer + the explanation.
Log into Google Drive with your sternmass.org username/password to access our online classroom.
You will have 15 minutes to complete both tasks.
1.
2. Vocabulary #13
Chapter 13:
List some of “the bears” Baba wrestled with during his life and explain your choices.
What does Amir say is “sleeping between [he and Soraya]”? Why does he say this?
Explain and respond in one paragraph (8 – 11 or more sentences).
b. For today's warm up we will be "discussing" some of “the bears” Baba wrestled with during his life. Please explain your choices. You will receive credit for your answer + the explanation.
Log into Google Drive with your sternmass.org username/password to access our online classroom.
You will have 15 minutes to complete both tasks.
1.
2. Vocabulary #13
Chapter 13:
List some of “the bears” Baba wrestled with during his life and explain your choices.
What does Amir say is “sleeping between [he and Soraya]”? Why does he say this?
Explain and respond in one paragraph (8 – 11 or more sentences).
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1. Warm Up #13: POP QUIZ!
Answer as best you can.
Write the number and the answer in your warm up. We will correct it the next class.
1. What establishments alongside 66 does Steinbeck describe?
2. Why does Mae dislike the "shitheels"?
3. What did Big Bill witness that morning?
4. When the little boys’ father enters Mae’s place, what does he ask for?
5. What favor does Mae do for the man and his boys?
2. Vocabulary Assessment #3 - Click for link
3. Homework - Weebly: Enrique's Journey anticipation statements - read, agree/disagree, explain.
Warm Up #14:
a) Open your iPad and go to Weebly site. Go to more --> Enrique's Journey --> scroll down or click on link to Government fact sheet. Apprehensions by the U.S. Border Patrol: 2005–2010 Fact Sheet
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/publications/ois-apprehensions-fs-2005-2010.pdf
b) Using the table data from 2005 -2010, have apprehensions of minors (17 and under) increased or decreased?
c) We will be discussing why we agree or disagree with statement # 2.Parents should never leave their children behind. Mentally prepare to discuss, not debate.
1. Enrique's Journey
a) Books, PDF's etc. - Link to e-text of Enrique's Journey
b) Lecture
c) Prologue -You have until Monday/Tuesday of next week to complete the reading; if you cannot participate in the class discussion you will have mandatory office hours September 11, 2014.
2. In Trek North, First Lure Is Mexico’s Other Line - click for link
I am going to give you time to INDEPENDENTLY read the article and browse through the images. We will be reading the biography and related texts - fiction and non fiction (expository). There are printed articles available if you choose to annotate on paper vs. taking notes on your own.
READING QUESTION: What are some of the factors that cause people to risk their lives to leave home and enter the United States illegally, and what can we learn from their stories?
3. Let's Get Organized...Yay!
Take all the materials from the 3 short stories that you do not "need" or want to have in your day to day binder, hole punch and organize them into your portfolio.
Homework:
1. Complete the character matrix - column one for YOU only.
2. Answer the reading question based on NYT article (#2).
2. Read the Prologue by next week first class.
a) Open your iPad and go to Weebly site. Go to more --> Enrique's Journey --> scroll down or click on link to Government fact sheet. Apprehensions by the U.S. Border Patrol: 2005–2010 Fact Sheet
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/publications/ois-apprehensions-fs-2005-2010.pdf
b) Using the table data from 2005 -2010, have apprehensions of minors (17 and under) increased or decreased?
c) We will be discussing why we agree or disagree with statement # 2.Parents should never leave their children behind. Mentally prepare to discuss, not debate.
1. Enrique's Journey
a) Books, PDF's etc. - Link to e-text of Enrique's Journey
b) Lecture
c) Prologue -You have until Monday/Tuesday of next week to complete the reading; if you cannot participate in the class discussion you will have mandatory office hours September 11, 2014.
2. In Trek North, First Lure Is Mexico’s Other Line - click for link
I am going to give you time to INDEPENDENTLY read the article and browse through the images. We will be reading the biography and related texts - fiction and non fiction (expository). There are printed articles available if you choose to annotate on paper vs. taking notes on your own.
READING QUESTION: What are some of the factors that cause people to risk their lives to leave home and enter the United States illegally, and what can we learn from their stories?
3. Let's Get Organized...Yay!
Take all the materials from the 3 short stories that you do not "need" or want to have in your day to day binder, hole punch and organize them into your portfolio.
Homework:
1. Complete the character matrix - column one for YOU only.
2. Answer the reading question based on NYT article (#2).
2. Read the Prologue by next week first class.
Warm Up #17: What sacrifices do people make? Please write a paragraph describing the sacrifices that you know of, elaborate on why these are made and feel free to share any personal experiences.
Agenda :
1. Reviewing Chapter One Questions #1-11
2. Cont. reading Chapter 1, page 19b and answer 12-22 + non fiction notes, quote analysis.
3. Vocabulary check.
4. Webquest- go to the official website for Enrique's Journey, read the updates, see pictures and videos...as we have started to read, I want you to have a clear image of who we are reading about, is this who you imagined? Yes, no-what is similar or different?
Enrique's Journey website link.
For Friday, we will be participating in an Alliance wide skills diagnostic, Cold Write #1. Cold Writes are designed to check your skills, in a timed written response to a general prompt. Next Friday we will do Cold Read #1: narrative.
So...EJ chapter one and vocabulary assessment #4 will be at the beginning of class September 15/16.
Agenda :
1. Reviewing Chapter One Questions #1-11
2. Cont. reading Chapter 1, page 19b and answer 12-22 + non fiction notes, quote analysis.
3. Vocabulary check.
4. Webquest- go to the official website for Enrique's Journey, read the updates, see pictures and videos...as we have started to read, I want you to have a clear image of who we are reading about, is this who you imagined? Yes, no-what is similar or different?
Enrique's Journey website link.
For Friday, we will be participating in an Alliance wide skills diagnostic, Cold Write #1. Cold Writes are designed to check your skills, in a timed written response to a general prompt. Next Friday we will do Cold Read #1: narrative.
So...EJ chapter one and vocabulary assessment #4 will be at the beginning of class September 15/16.
Warm Up #18 Agree or Disagree statements - copy from board and explain.
2. Lexile Letter homework
3. Enrique's Journey
a. Chapter One assessment and Vocabulary #4 assessment (same paper)
b. Chapter 2 reading
Homework:
Pre read Vocabulary list #5
Lexile Letter
2. Lexile Letter homework
3. Enrique's Journey
a. Chapter One assessment and Vocabulary #4 assessment (same paper)
b. Chapter 2 reading
Homework:
Pre read Vocabulary list #5
Lexile Letter
Warm Up # 19
1. Review answers for vocabulary assessment #4 - correct, write total correct over 15 AND rubric score.
4: 15-12
3: 11-9
2: 8
1: 7-0
2. Vocabulary List #5 - due today.
JIGSAW Groups
You will divide into teams of 1-2 people and choose one word to work on. You will do the vocabulary for ONLY ONE word and SHARE with the class. You may use paper or email me the word, definition, sentence/illustration. I will put your work together in a powerpoint to be posted on Weebly by Friday. Your vocabulary quiz is next week.
[email protected]
3. Review Enrique's Journey Chapter 2 questions - Period 1 and 4/Period 3 on Friday.
4. Webquest Homework - Albergue Jesus el Buen Pastor click here for link to website.
a. Explore the site, go to the Gallery - there you will find images of the shelter, the people and the founder.
You will choose one image, print it and on the image (write/tape to the bottom/staple etc) explain why this is a POWERful image - what message, emotion, information does it convey? Explain.
Homework:
1. Lexile Letter
2. Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension questions.
3. Webquest - printed image with explanation.
Warm Up # 20
1. Warm Up #20 - This week is the end of Summer and beginning of Fall. What will you miss about the Summer and enjoy this upcoming season?
2. Enrique's Journey Chapter 2 Assessment and Vocabulary list #5 assessment.
3. Summary and Analysis due next class - Monday/Tuesday
a. Please review your grade for the Chapter One quote analysis before submitting your Chapter two work.
I want to give you time to look it over and look over the analysis format before you submit it.
b. If you did not submit a card or are not satisfied with your grade, please come to office hours Tuesday or Thursday till 4:30 (for at least 30 min) to get a "re-do" grade. You must be here 30 minutes, working and have the first card (if you turned one in).
c. There will be no more "re-do's" offered.
4. For Wednesday (all day schedule) and Thursday/Friday, we will be watching a film.
Homework:
Due for next class - Vocabulary List #6
Due for Friday - Read and notes for EJ Chapter 3 (61-81)
Due for Next week class - Read and EJ Chapter 3 (81-99)
No Warm Up.
1 - Warm Up - postponed - we are watching "Which Way Home" in class.
Please click here to take the Google Survey at the end of class.
Warm Up #21
1. Warm Up #21 - Using one of the words from the vocabulary list, draw a picture to explain to a 5 year old what it means.
1a. Review vocabulary #6 - any questions?
2. Review Chapter 3 for important details - class discussion. Write a class summary.
2a. SAY-MEAN-MATTER whole class and small group.
2b. Summary and Quote analysis - if not finished in class --> homework.
Homework:
Do EITHER the Say, Mean, Matter OR the quote analysis - they are on the same page.
Warm Up #22 - Agree/Disagree - Copy each statement and explain your thinking.
A.Poor people leave their country out of a deep necessity, not because they want to.
B.Refugees are safe and protected within the walls of a church, temple or sanctuary.
C.People who help feed, clothe, hide and protect migrants can be arrested for breaking the law.
D.Even in Veracruz, where strangers can be so kind, the authorities cannot be trusted.
E.Por uno pagan todos. One sins, and everyone pays.
AGENDA:
1. Independently or quietly with your group - think and write a question or an idea that is based on EJ and can be researched. 10 minutes.
1a. Share ideas with the class. Use link given for Google doc or email me at [email protected]
2. Webquest activity:
A. Read the following article and watch the video - take notes in the table handout.
1. In Mexico, Central American Immigrants Under Fire
2. CNN Video: Desperate Migrants Ride the 'Train of Death' All For a Piece of The American Dream
(if the link doesn't work - copy and paste title into URL and search for an available video).
Homework:
Complete Webquest #2 AND study for Chapter 3 assessment by reviewing the necessary information (use the chapter questions - go over the ones you cannot answer).
Warm Up #23
What kinds of gifts do the people of Veracruz offer?
Write a list of the things that they offer and an explanation of why they give gifts despite their own poverty.
1. Benchmark #1
a. Get your username (name and a number) and password from the lists in your basket. Write it down, this is the same password for ALL benchmarks for ALL classes.
b. Use the Engrade Tutorial in your baskets (class set - please DO NOT WRITE on them) to log into Engradepro.com
Follow steps 2 -3 to get to the "Start Test" icon.
DISCLAIMER: This is a digital version of your benchmark - there are NO paper copies, which means that while your corneas may burn all week, this is the only way to measure your growth Alliance wide. PLEASE do your best, PLEASE know that I know this is challenging, PLEASE try your best.
I will be giving you a class grade based on how much EFFORT you put into this benchmark #1 by following directions, trying your best and especially not talking during the test window. Not adhering to test directions will jeopardize your grade for this assessment.
kh
2. After Benchmark #1
Please finish before class is over:
a. Chapter 4 summary (on index card or handout)
b. Chapter 4 Review questions #1-15
*Unfinished summaries = 20 minutes of office hours (Monday or Thursday)
For EACH unfinished question you will get 5 minutes of office hours.
**If you do not show me your work or tell me how much time you owe 10 minutes before the bell, you will get the complete 160 minutes.
Homework:
1.Be prepared to share your amazing connections for Chapter 4 in class on Wednesday. I am expecting EVERYONE to participate with a contribution. ALSO, have a quote or passage selected for analysis.
2. Portfolios due Wednesday - see half sheet for information.
incomplete portfolios will receive an I (incomplete) until Thursday makeups during office hours for a 2.5. If you do not come to office hours, the incomplete will become a zero (like cinderella at midnight). Pumpkin you.
Warm Up #24
Copy of Chapter 4 - review of what you will share in class. Something interesting, a connection, something you related to , or something you want to ask the class.
1. Class share aloud
2. Binder Check - Have your Binder Buddy check your binder, then bring up your binder and checklist to me.
Have one completed in class, the other is homework:
3. Quote analysis index card or Say Mean Matter on an index card - due Friday.
4. Vocabulary list #7 - due tomorrow.
Homework - vocal or analysis.
1. Review answers for vocabulary assessment #4 - correct, write total correct over 15 AND rubric score.
4: 15-12
3: 11-9
2: 8
1: 7-0
2. Vocabulary List #5 - due today.
JIGSAW Groups
You will divide into teams of 1-2 people and choose one word to work on. You will do the vocabulary for ONLY ONE word and SHARE with the class. You may use paper or email me the word, definition, sentence/illustration. I will put your work together in a powerpoint to be posted on Weebly by Friday. Your vocabulary quiz is next week.
[email protected]
3. Review Enrique's Journey Chapter 2 questions - Period 1 and 4/Period 3 on Friday.
4. Webquest Homework - Albergue Jesus el Buen Pastor click here for link to website.
a. Explore the site, go to the Gallery - there you will find images of the shelter, the people and the founder.
You will choose one image, print it and on the image (write/tape to the bottom/staple etc) explain why this is a POWERful image - what message, emotion, information does it convey? Explain.
Homework:
1. Lexile Letter
2. Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension questions.
3. Webquest - printed image with explanation.
Warm Up # 20
1. Warm Up #20 - This week is the end of Summer and beginning of Fall. What will you miss about the Summer and enjoy this upcoming season?
2. Enrique's Journey Chapter 2 Assessment and Vocabulary list #5 assessment.
3. Summary and Analysis due next class - Monday/Tuesday
a. Please review your grade for the Chapter One quote analysis before submitting your Chapter two work.
I want to give you time to look it over and look over the analysis format before you submit it.
b. If you did not submit a card or are not satisfied with your grade, please come to office hours Tuesday or Thursday till 4:30 (for at least 30 min) to get a "re-do" grade. You must be here 30 minutes, working and have the first card (if you turned one in).
c. There will be no more "re-do's" offered.
4. For Wednesday (all day schedule) and Thursday/Friday, we will be watching a film.
Homework:
Due for next class - Vocabulary List #6
Due for Friday - Read and notes for EJ Chapter 3 (61-81)
Due for Next week class - Read and EJ Chapter 3 (81-99)
No Warm Up.
1 - Warm Up - postponed - we are watching "Which Way Home" in class.
Please click here to take the Google Survey at the end of class.
Warm Up #21
1. Warm Up #21 - Using one of the words from the vocabulary list, draw a picture to explain to a 5 year old what it means.
1a. Review vocabulary #6 - any questions?
2. Review Chapter 3 for important details - class discussion. Write a class summary.
2a. SAY-MEAN-MATTER whole class and small group.
2b. Summary and Quote analysis - if not finished in class --> homework.
Homework:
Do EITHER the Say, Mean, Matter OR the quote analysis - they are on the same page.
Warm Up #22 - Agree/Disagree - Copy each statement and explain your thinking.
A.Poor people leave their country out of a deep necessity, not because they want to.
B.Refugees are safe and protected within the walls of a church, temple or sanctuary.
C.People who help feed, clothe, hide and protect migrants can be arrested for breaking the law.
D.Even in Veracruz, where strangers can be so kind, the authorities cannot be trusted.
E.Por uno pagan todos. One sins, and everyone pays.
AGENDA:
1. Independently or quietly with your group - think and write a question or an idea that is based on EJ and can be researched. 10 minutes.
1a. Share ideas with the class. Use link given for Google doc or email me at [email protected]
2. Webquest activity:
A. Read the following article and watch the video - take notes in the table handout.
1. In Mexico, Central American Immigrants Under Fire
2. CNN Video: Desperate Migrants Ride the 'Train of Death' All For a Piece of The American Dream
(if the link doesn't work - copy and paste title into URL and search for an available video).
Homework:
Complete Webquest #2 AND study for Chapter 3 assessment by reviewing the necessary information (use the chapter questions - go over the ones you cannot answer).
Warm Up #23
What kinds of gifts do the people of Veracruz offer?
Write a list of the things that they offer and an explanation of why they give gifts despite their own poverty.
1. Benchmark #1
a. Get your username (name and a number) and password from the lists in your basket. Write it down, this is the same password for ALL benchmarks for ALL classes.
b. Use the Engrade Tutorial in your baskets (class set - please DO NOT WRITE on them) to log into Engradepro.com
Follow steps 2 -3 to get to the "Start Test" icon.
DISCLAIMER: This is a digital version of your benchmark - there are NO paper copies, which means that while your corneas may burn all week, this is the only way to measure your growth Alliance wide. PLEASE do your best, PLEASE know that I know this is challenging, PLEASE try your best.
I will be giving you a class grade based on how much EFFORT you put into this benchmark #1 by following directions, trying your best and especially not talking during the test window. Not adhering to test directions will jeopardize your grade for this assessment.
kh
2. After Benchmark #1
Please finish before class is over:
a. Chapter 4 summary (on index card or handout)
b. Chapter 4 Review questions #1-15
*Unfinished summaries = 20 minutes of office hours (Monday or Thursday)
For EACH unfinished question you will get 5 minutes of office hours.
**If you do not show me your work or tell me how much time you owe 10 minutes before the bell, you will get the complete 160 minutes.
Homework:
1.Be prepared to share your amazing connections for Chapter 4 in class on Wednesday. I am expecting EVERYONE to participate with a contribution. ALSO, have a quote or passage selected for analysis.
2. Portfolios due Wednesday - see half sheet for information.
incomplete portfolios will receive an I (incomplete) until Thursday makeups during office hours for a 2.5. If you do not come to office hours, the incomplete will become a zero (like cinderella at midnight). Pumpkin you.
Warm Up #24
Copy of Chapter 4 - review of what you will share in class. Something interesting, a connection, something you related to , or something you want to ask the class.
1. Class share aloud
2. Binder Check - Have your Binder Buddy check your binder, then bring up your binder and checklist to me.
Have one completed in class, the other is homework:
3. Quote analysis index card or Say Mean Matter on an index card - due Friday.
4. Vocabulary list #7 - due tomorrow.
Homework - vocal or analysis.
Warm Up # 25:
Warm Up: Impulsive: Acting or done without forethought (careful consideration of what will happen in the future).
Ex. They had married as young impulsive teenagers.
Perhaps he’s regretting his impulsive offer
Have you done something impulsive? If so, what? or have you stopped yourself from doing something impulsive? - Clarify why for both yes or no.
You should write including details, use MLA format (heading, title and double spacing) 1-2 paragraphs.
Read Chapter 5
a. Annotate and answer chapter questions.
b. Come to class prepared with 3 - DISCUSSION QUESTION. It should be something to think about OR an open ended question with various answers.
- What do you think about...
-When ______ person says/does, do you think...
-I think, do you agree or disagree...
-I was wondering...
-Im not sure what this meant...
Exit Ticket: Have warm up done, quote (or Say Mean Matter) & summary turned in AND at least one discussion question completed.
Warm Up #26
How do you think you did on your PSAT? Do you think that the standardized test you have taken recently are preparing you for anything? (Cold Read, Benchmark, PSAT, etc) ... do you think they matter or not?
1. Socratic Seminar - see tab for further directions.
2. Google form reflection of Socratic Seminar
3. Chapter 4 and 5 Assessment
Homework: Vocabulary List #7.
Warm Up #27 Considering it is drug awareness week, what advice do you think Enrique would give young people?
1. Answer the warm up in complete thought. Discuss.
2. Chapter 5 Quote Analysis - 30 minutes-
a. Review your own work - be self critical
1. give yourself feedback
2. grade
3. explanation grade
b. Edit someone else's work. Write EDITOR and your name
1. be constructive (helpful) in your feedback
2. give a grade
3. explanation grade
* I may change my grade based on what your feedback is. Show me you know what you are doing.
3. Enrique's Journey Chapter 6
a. Read in book. Take notes on your own. It is a short chapter - 40 minutes.
Notes options:
1. Notes handout
2. Write a summary
3. Answer chapter questions #12
b. Brainstorm a discussion question that you will post
Homework:
1. Complete the discussion question - See DISCUSSION QUESTIONS tab.
Name - Period
Question. Question should be the basis for a discussion, the answer should not be concrete, but something that your peers can think about and respond to.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE - BE CREATIVE!!! Stop asking the same obvious questions about Enrique and what we think, think outside the BOX!!! Your classmates and I will appreciate it. Love you! kh
2. Vocab List #8 - follow the directions.
How do you think you did on your PSAT? Do you think that the standardized test you have taken recently are preparing you for anything? (Cold Read, Benchmark, PSAT, etc) ... do you think they matter or not?
1. Socratic Seminar - see tab for further directions.
2. Google form reflection of Socratic Seminar
3. Chapter 4 and 5 Assessment
Homework: Vocabulary List #7.
Warm Up #27 Considering it is drug awareness week, what advice do you think Enrique would give young people?
1. Answer the warm up in complete thought. Discuss.
2. Chapter 5 Quote Analysis - 30 minutes-
a. Review your own work - be self critical
1. give yourself feedback
2. grade
3. explanation grade
b. Edit someone else's work. Write EDITOR and your name
1. be constructive (helpful) in your feedback
2. give a grade
3. explanation grade
* I may change my grade based on what your feedback is. Show me you know what you are doing.
3. Enrique's Journey Chapter 6
a. Read in book. Take notes on your own. It is a short chapter - 40 minutes.
Notes options:
1. Notes handout
2. Write a summary
3. Answer chapter questions #12
b. Brainstorm a discussion question that you will post
Homework:
1. Complete the discussion question - See DISCUSSION QUESTIONS tab.
Name - Period
Question. Question should be the basis for a discussion, the answer should not be concrete, but something that your peers can think about and respond to.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE - BE CREATIVE!!! Stop asking the same obvious questions about Enrique and what we think, think outside the BOX!!! Your classmates and I will appreciate it. Love you! kh
2. Vocab List #8 - follow the directions.
Warm Up # 28 - Have you ever been disappointed by a parent? Elaborate on your response.
Agenda:
1. Warm Up #28
2. Enrique's Journey Chapter 6 Discussion 45 min:
a. Visit the tab - Discussion Blogs - you may visit period 1, 3 or 4. Read the questions and answer 1-2 questions (it would be nice if everyone got their question answered or pooled together if they are similar). Make sure you leave your full name and period, write the response in complete sentences ( I will deduct .5 if you do not since this makes my job more challenging).
b. After responding to 1-2 discussion questions, please choose a meaningful quote for the SQA - summary/quote analysis for chapter 6 and follow steps #1,2,4 ONLY. Follow the analysis format we practiced for Chapter 5 - see Weebly or your notes for the steps. It is due today at the end of class.
3. Chapter 7 (60 minutes)- We will be reading and note taking as a class, HOWEVER, you are each assigned a section for the notes handout and as we read PLEASE focus on that specific section to share with the class Friday in a class discussion.
Focus Sections:
- New information
-Critical Thinking Question
-Word Choice
-Figurative Language
-Theme
-Connect
-Problem/Solution
This will help you with the socratic seminar on Monday - you will only have your notes to use. We will do a fishbowl again, and do evaluations again.
Homework: Complete the summary and your section for the notes. Be prepared to share Friday.
Agenda:
1. Warm Up #28
2. Enrique's Journey Chapter 6 Discussion 45 min:
a. Visit the tab - Discussion Blogs - you may visit period 1, 3 or 4. Read the questions and answer 1-2 questions (it would be nice if everyone got their question answered or pooled together if they are similar). Make sure you leave your full name and period, write the response in complete sentences ( I will deduct .5 if you do not since this makes my job more challenging).
b. After responding to 1-2 discussion questions, please choose a meaningful quote for the SQA - summary/quote analysis for chapter 6 and follow steps #1,2,4 ONLY. Follow the analysis format we practiced for Chapter 5 - see Weebly or your notes for the steps. It is due today at the end of class.
3. Chapter 7 (60 minutes)- We will be reading and note taking as a class, HOWEVER, you are each assigned a section for the notes handout and as we read PLEASE focus on that specific section to share with the class Friday in a class discussion.
Focus Sections:
- New information
-Critical Thinking Question
-Word Choice
-Figurative Language
-Theme
-Connect
-Problem/Solution
This will help you with the socratic seminar on Monday - you will only have your notes to use. We will do a fishbowl again, and do evaluations again.
Homework: Complete the summary and your section for the notes. Be prepared to share Friday.
Warm Up #29 - Review your notes section for Chapter 7 - with with your people.
1. Chapter 7 chapter discussion
a. Overview of the chapter
b. section by section notes discussion.
c.
1. Chapter 7 chapter discussion
a. Overview of the chapter
b. section by section notes discussion.
c.
Warm Up # 30 – Today we will practice our Socratic Seminar discussion skills (this is the 2nd) – we will be able to reflect and also give constructive feedback to our peer. The objective is to have at least 90% (22 students) write questions that lead the class into discussion to the core ideas without summarizing and practice speaking discussion skills by focusing on the analysis and not summary when responding.
1. Warm Up Procedures:
a) Get the correct color index card for your class AND take TWO evaluation forms – peer and self.
Blue - Period 1
Green - Period 3
Pink – Period 4
b) Please write your name – period and discussion question on the index card provided.
c) Take out your chapter 7 notes – you do not need the book, you may paraphrase.
d) In your small groups (people you sit with) discuss the following chapter review questions:
-What are some surprising events from Chapter 7?
-What has changed?
-What has stayed the same?
-How do you feel about the final paragraph?
2. Transition from small groups to Socratic Seminar
Write in iPads before we move on –
1. Where are you in terms of the learning objective?
2. What do YOU need to do?
3. What do you need from ME?
If yes to #1-3, move on.
3. Socratic Seminar –
Fishbowl procedures
a) Inner and Outer circles - who starts first.
1. Peer evaluations for people on outer seminar circle.
2. Students in inner circle review questions for discussion - take notes for yourself on the self evaluation.
b) Seminar – 15 minutes each round with a break in between to talk to seminar buddy. You can hand your buddy a note if needed.
c) Evaluations – 10 minutes - Turn in the self evaluation. Keep the peer evaluation. Both should have grades.
you will have 10 minutes to work on the evaluations and then you will have to finish the rest for homework. Please identify the reasons why you gave yourself that grade.
4. Enrique’s Journey Afterword, pg 241
Focus on the data that Nazario uses to show what motivates migrants to make such a perilous journey. We will be gathering data in a cause and effect chart that will be a starting point for the written research paper to be started on next class.
Gather QUANTITATIVE data (numerical data) to show why migrants leave their home countries in a cause and effect chart.
1. Read and highlight the quantitative data.
2. Choose 5 pieces of data to put in the EFFECT column.
3. Identify the CAUSE. Elaborate.
5. Epilogue – read independently
Read epilogue independently and write a reflection on the experience of reading Enrique’s Journey.
I really enjoy this section, but some things you should read for yourself.
1. Warm Up Procedures:
a) Get the correct color index card for your class AND take TWO evaluation forms – peer and self.
Blue - Period 1
Green - Period 3
Pink – Period 4
b) Please write your name – period and discussion question on the index card provided.
c) Take out your chapter 7 notes – you do not need the book, you may paraphrase.
d) In your small groups (people you sit with) discuss the following chapter review questions:
-What are some surprising events from Chapter 7?
-What has changed?
-What has stayed the same?
-How do you feel about the final paragraph?
2. Transition from small groups to Socratic Seminar
Write in iPads before we move on –
1. Where are you in terms of the learning objective?
2. What do YOU need to do?
3. What do you need from ME?
If yes to #1-3, move on.
3. Socratic Seminar –
Fishbowl procedures
a) Inner and Outer circles - who starts first.
1. Peer evaluations for people on outer seminar circle.
2. Students in inner circle review questions for discussion - take notes for yourself on the self evaluation.
b) Seminar – 15 minutes each round with a break in between to talk to seminar buddy. You can hand your buddy a note if needed.
c) Evaluations – 10 minutes - Turn in the self evaluation. Keep the peer evaluation. Both should have grades.
you will have 10 minutes to work on the evaluations and then you will have to finish the rest for homework. Please identify the reasons why you gave yourself that grade.
4. Enrique’s Journey Afterword, pg 241
Focus on the data that Nazario uses to show what motivates migrants to make such a perilous journey. We will be gathering data in a cause and effect chart that will be a starting point for the written research paper to be started on next class.
Gather QUANTITATIVE data (numerical data) to show why migrants leave their home countries in a cause and effect chart.
1. Read and highlight the quantitative data.
2. Choose 5 pieces of data to put in the EFFECT column.
3. Identify the CAUSE. Elaborate.
5. Epilogue – read independently
Read epilogue independently and write a reflection on the experience of reading Enrique’s Journey.
I really enjoy this section, but some things you should read for yourself.
Warm Up #31 - Review QUANTITATIVE data (numerical data) to show why migrants leave their home countries in a cause and effect chart.
Period 1 & 3 should have completed the entire chart.
Period 4 - You should have completed the reading and EFFECT column, but you have until Thursday to complete your CAUSE column.
1. Discuss what interesting data you found in the Afterword - 5 minutes.
2. Read the Epilogue.
3. Write about your final impressions of Enrique's Journey. Use the graphic organizer provided.
Homework:
Check out the EJ RESEARCH tab and choose a research topic OR submit a proposal for your own topic the night before your class (follow instructions). We are going to write a 2 page MLA research paper (MLA heading, double spaced and Works Cited) on the topic of your choice.
Period 4 - complete the cause/effect chart
Thursday and Friday - research and writing. Bring headphones to get started on weekend homework.
Period 1 & 3 should have completed the entire chart.
Period 4 - You should have completed the reading and EFFECT column, but you have until Thursday to complete your CAUSE column.
1. Discuss what interesting data you found in the Afterword - 5 minutes.
2. Read the Epilogue.
3. Write about your final impressions of Enrique's Journey. Use the graphic organizer provided.
Homework:
Check out the EJ RESEARCH tab and choose a research topic OR submit a proposal for your own topic the night before your class (follow instructions). We are going to write a 2 page MLA research paper (MLA heading, double spaced and Works Cited) on the topic of your choice.
Period 4 - complete the cause/effect chart
Thursday and Friday - research and writing. Bring headphones to get started on weekend homework.
Warm Up #32 - Today's warm up is Step 1 in a graphic organizer available to you.
Step 1: For homework, I asked you to check out the EJ RESEARCH tab and choose a research topic OR submit a proposal for your own topic. Get a copy of the graphic organizer and complete step 1 for the warm-up.
Step 2: Review the information on the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University so that you know what information to collect from websites.
Works Cited - Electronic Resources info link
Step 3: Use web resources listed in EJ RESEARCH tab as a starting point. You may also use other sources as evidence, but be mindful that they must be reliable/credible
OWL Purdue Credible Sources info link.
STEP 4: There will be no printing allowed during class today - copy and paste --> CREATE a Google doc.
Step 5: Create a list of search terms that will help you produce the best search results. Then visit those sites and determine if they are credible, if so, then use the Google doc to have the pertinent information.
*Next week, I will be going over your sources, if they are not reliable/credible - they may not be used as part of your Works Cited.
Step 6: Write down the useful websites in your Google doc – careful not to plagiarize. Useful means you can use it.
By the end of today's class you should have the following step #1-6:
1. Write your research topic choice.
2. Visit the OWL Purdue electronic resource link and write down the information you should collect from websites to create your Works Cited page.
3. Review what a credible source is.
4. Create a Google doc to keep track of information.
5. Written search terms AND have visited websites to help you determine what information is relevant, credible and current.
6. Write down the useful websites in your Google doc – careful not to plagiarize.
Step 1: For homework, I asked you to check out the EJ RESEARCH tab and choose a research topic OR submit a proposal for your own topic. Get a copy of the graphic organizer and complete step 1 for the warm-up.
Step 2: Review the information on the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University so that you know what information to collect from websites.
Works Cited - Electronic Resources info link
Step 3: Use web resources listed in EJ RESEARCH tab as a starting point. You may also use other sources as evidence, but be mindful that they must be reliable/credible
OWL Purdue Credible Sources info link.
STEP 4: There will be no printing allowed during class today - copy and paste --> CREATE a Google doc.
Step 5: Create a list of search terms that will help you produce the best search results. Then visit those sites and determine if they are credible, if so, then use the Google doc to have the pertinent information.
*Next week, I will be going over your sources, if they are not reliable/credible - they may not be used as part of your Works Cited.
Step 6: Write down the useful websites in your Google doc – careful not to plagiarize. Useful means you can use it.
By the end of today's class you should have the following step #1-6:
1. Write your research topic choice.
2. Visit the OWL Purdue electronic resource link and write down the information you should collect from websites to create your Works Cited page.
3. Review what a credible source is.
4. Create a Google doc to keep track of information.
5. Written search terms AND have visited websites to help you determine what information is relevant, credible and current.
6. Write down the useful websites in your Google doc – careful not to plagiarize.
Warm Up # 33 - Quickly discuss with your people what "n.p." means in a works cited entry.
1. Open up your Google doc that you created last week AND take out your notes for your Works Cited page from the Research handout - these will help you write your works cited entries.
Use this Google link to send me your ONE of your works cited entries: Works Cited Google Form
http://goo.gl/forms/2ZC4a8olbC
2. After you have sent me ONE of your Works Cited MLA entries, WRRRRIIIIITTTTEEEE! You need to be done with your research paper by Wednesday/Thursday of this week; omg, that's two days from now...whoa!
So if you have an interview and haven't done, you really should.
Have MLA Formatting questions? -Try Bibme
3. If you are done writing, go to the Kite Runner tab and read a synopsis to the novel. Next classes we will be reading and creating presentations on the following categories:
Homework: Have your paper + Works Cited PRINTED before class for full credit. -1 point if it is not printed before class.
-kh
1. Open up your Google doc that you created last week AND take out your notes for your Works Cited page from the Research handout - these will help you write your works cited entries.
Use this Google link to send me your ONE of your works cited entries: Works Cited Google Form
http://goo.gl/forms/2ZC4a8olbC
2. After you have sent me ONE of your Works Cited MLA entries, WRRRRIIIIITTTTEEEE! You need to be done with your research paper by Wednesday/Thursday of this week; omg, that's two days from now...whoa!
So if you have an interview and haven't done, you really should.
Have MLA Formatting questions? -Try Bibme
3. If you are done writing, go to the Kite Runner tab and read a synopsis to the novel. Next classes we will be reading and creating presentations on the following categories:
- History and Geography
- Religion and faith
- Daily life (Dress/Food/Recreation/Economy)
- Women in Society
- Tribal relationships
Homework: Have your paper + Works Cited PRINTED before class for full credit. -1 point if it is not printed before class.
-kh
Warm Up #34 - If you have any questions about the writing - email me now.
1. Your mini research paper first draft is due at the end of the period today. you will share it via Google docs or email it to me. You must also have your Works Cited page.
If you need an extension - you can have one until tomorrow.
2. If you are done with your mini research paper, work on the Kite Runner information. go to the Kite Runner tab and read a synopsis to the novel. Next classes we will be reading and creating presentations on the following categories:
Sign up for a section here - only 5 people per section. Do NOT mess with the page if you want to pass this presentation. If you do anything not cool, I will fail you for the project. Love, kh
Homework: Work on your paper, if it was not ready for class - it needs to be ready by Friday. We will be doing peer edits. We will also be meeting with our Kite Runner groups to organize ourselves to be done with cultural context by Wednesday/Thursday class and present Friday.
1. Your mini research paper first draft is due at the end of the period today. you will share it via Google docs or email it to me. You must also have your Works Cited page.
If you need an extension - you can have one until tomorrow.
2. If you are done with your mini research paper, work on the Kite Runner information. go to the Kite Runner tab and read a synopsis to the novel. Next classes we will be reading and creating presentations on the following categories:
- History and Geography
- Religion and faith
- Daily life (Dress/Food/Recreation/Economy)
- Women in Society
- Tribal relationships
Sign up for a section here - only 5 people per section. Do NOT mess with the page if you want to pass this presentation. If you do anything not cool, I will fail you for the project. Love, kh
Homework: Work on your paper, if it was not ready for class - it needs to be ready by Friday. We will be doing peer edits. We will also be meeting with our Kite Runner groups to organize ourselves to be done with cultural context by Wednesday/Thursday class and present Friday.
Warm Up # 35
1. Sit with your group.
2. Complete the Google Form - http://goo.gl/gDedO8
Agenda
1. Work with your group to complete your presentation, to practice and to write your three quiz questions. They are due today.
2. Presentations. We will go in the following order
You will be graded INDIVIDUALLY on the following:
3. If your team is done, please make sure that you have ALL read the synopsis for The Kite Runner - go to the Kite Runner tab on the top left.
4. If we have time, you will take start a map activity that will be completed for homework if extra time is needed.
Homework: Map activity. Get the printout from me.
1. Sit with your group.
2. Complete the Google Form - http://goo.gl/gDedO8
Agenda
1. Work with your group to complete your presentation, to practice and to write your three quiz questions. They are due today.
2. Presentations. We will go in the following order
- History and Geography
- Religion and faith
- Daily life (Dress/Food/Recreation/Economy)
- Women in Society
- Tribal relationships
You will be graded INDIVIDUALLY on the following:
- Class Participation (5 pts): You are on task and focused during the class time, reading the articles and collaborating with your group members.
- Content (10 pts): Includes the accuracy of your information and your thoroughness in addressing all of the guiding questions.
- Visual images (8-20 RELATED to your topic) and/or Video (1-2 minutes).
- Presentation (10 pts): Includes all group members participating and having speaking time during the presentation. Presentation is prepared with text and visuals, any quoted information is accurately cited
- Quiz Questions (5 pts): Someone from your group emails me ([email protected]) three quiz questions by the end of class Wednesday/Thursday - Nov 13 -14.
3. If your team is done, please make sure that you have ALL read the synopsis for The Kite Runner - go to the Kite Runner tab on the top left.
4. If we have time, you will take start a map activity that will be completed for homework if extra time is needed.
Homework: Map activity. Get the printout from me.
Warm Up # 36
1. Sit with your Afghanistan groups - do the warm up together, write down the discussion notes (5 minutes to talk) - What could have been done to make your presentation better (oral or research)?
2. Presentations for last groups are today. All presentations have been uploaded to the website.
3. Quiz Monday/Tuesday - for map quiz know the location of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran. There will be 3 questions per team + map + 2 questions from me.
4. Homework: Have read Chapter 1 of The Kite Runner
*People who do not have a book will get copies of sections of the book.
If you have not turned in your essay
1. If you did not turn in your essay but came to office hours - you will not get a point deduction. Essay is due on Sunday. Printed copy submitted on Monday.
2. If you did not turn in your essay - you lose .5 points every day since Wednesday
Wednesday -.5
Thursday -1
Friday -1.5
Saturday -2
Sunday -2.5
After Sunday I will not take your essay.
1. Sit with your Afghanistan groups - do the warm up together, write down the discussion notes (5 minutes to talk) - What could have been done to make your presentation better (oral or research)?
2. Presentations for last groups are today. All presentations have been uploaded to the website.
3. Quiz Monday/Tuesday - for map quiz know the location of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran. There will be 3 questions per team + map + 2 questions from me.
4. Homework: Have read Chapter 1 of The Kite Runner
*People who do not have a book will get copies of sections of the book.
If you have not turned in your essay
1. If you did not turn in your essay but came to office hours - you will not get a point deduction. Essay is due on Sunday. Printed copy submitted on Monday.
2. If you did not turn in your essay - you lose .5 points every day since Wednesday
Wednesday -.5
Thursday -1
Friday -1.5
Saturday -2
Sunday -2.5
After Sunday I will not take your essay.
Warm Up #37 - take out your notes for the presentations. you may review for 5 minutes. Please do not ask me to print - you should do your best to plan ahead always.
1. Afghanistan cultural context presentations quiz.
2. The Kite Runner - Introduction powerpoint - Slide # 1-26.
3. Those of you that do not have a book yet, search for, The Kite Runner PDF.
Homework due on Wednesday/Thursday Nov. 19-20:
1. Afghanistan cultural context presentations quiz.
2. The Kite Runner - Introduction powerpoint - Slide # 1-26.
3. Those of you that do not have a book yet, search for, The Kite Runner PDF.
Homework due on Wednesday/Thursday Nov. 19-20:
- Vocabulary List #9 (if you did not already do it).
- Read Chapter 2 - write a summary.
- Quiz on Chapter 1-2 and List #9 on Friday.
Warm Up #38 - November 19-20 - Read and respond:
Agenda 1. The Kite Runner Pt. 2 - 20 minutes. 2. Chapter One and Two: 2a. Read, questions & notes for chapter 1 and 2 - questions are color coded to differentiate between chapters http://tenenglishhonors.weebly.com/kite-runner-questions-and-quotes.html 2b. Quote analysis. For chapter 1 - we will all do the same quote; Chapter 2 has 3 options or choose your own. Follow the steps for analysis. http://tenenglishhonors.weebly.com/kite-runner-questions-and-quotes.html 3. Interview with Khaled Hosseini (Ha-led Hu-sey-ney) NPR interview for The Kite Runner - audio - use headphones if you have them. 3a. Listen to the interview. 3b. Write: What expectations do you have of the novel? Due Friday: 1. Chapter One summary and quote analysis (use the quote I gave you). 2. Chapter Two summary and quote analysis (use the quotes I gave you). 3. Study for Vocabulary List #9 3. Have your WRITTEN PowerPoint notes for the Kite Runner PowerPoint Test. There are 12 questions, a |
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Warm Up # 39 - Take out your notes for the Vocabulary and Presentation tests today.
1. Take test:
Vocabulary Test - write your own sentences, highlight the word.
PowerPoint Test - pass with 6 or more.
Homework:
Read Chapter 3 - be prepared to discuss next class.
1. Take test:
Vocabulary Test - write your own sentences, highlight the word.
PowerPoint Test - pass with 6 or more.
Homework:
Read Chapter 3 - be prepared to discuss next class.
Chapter 3 Notes
Chapter 3 Questions to answer: •1. How does Amir feel about his father in these chapters? • 2. Who is Baba? Describe him. What are his values? •3 How does he relate to extremely religious leaders? Imagery for Baba - •Bear •Hurricane •Sunflowers Figurative Language- explain •“mustaches needed oiling” (13) •“black and white” (15) Historical References •Genghis Khan – conqueror – parallel/equal to – Mullahs who have the same ideas about “conquering” with religion. •Henry Kissinger – Google •Baba’s idea of theft – be able to explain. Rahim Khan •Is the nurturing fatherly figure Amir seeks from Baba. •Makes Baba more personable to Amir. •Defends Amir to Baba. Hassan- •Amir is jealous – an example is: •Amir is jealous of Hassan because… Parallels- ideas that are similar- Rahim Khan displays qualities that Amir would like Baba to have. Hassan displays qualities that Baba would like Amir to have. |
Warm Up # 40 Monday 24/Tuesday - What qualities do you look for in a friend? Then think about if your friends have those qualities. Write a list, a paragraph, however you want. Write 10 lines or more. 1. a. Peer Test corrections. b. Chapter 1 and 2 Kite Runner Test 2. Chapter 3 - notes and discussion; Chapter questions review. 3. Vocabulary List #10 - word - definition. You will have to complete 5 of the items of a total 15 to get credit. SO get 5 right = Pass. Less than 5 = NP. Reminder: Binder checks are December 15th - please start organizing. Homework: Chapter 3 notes handout complete. Finish Vocabulary List #10 |
Warm Up #41 - Wednesday 26 - all period and Advisory -
Warm Up is to take out your Chapter 3 reading notes.
1. Vocabulary List #10 - mini test - 5 questions.
2. Turn in Chapter 3 summary and quote analysis. If you chose to do it for homework, you can turn it in before the end of the period.
For next week: You have a test on Chapter 3 and 4 test and Vocabulary #11 on December 5th.
Office Hours will be December 3rd 3:45 - 4:45 PM.
No homework for your 4 day weekend...UNLESS you have not turned in your essay for Enrique's Journey, then you DO have homework.
What homework?
DUH OMAR!...the essay. However, if you turn your essay in before Wednesday 27th then have a 4 day weekend.
Warm Up is to take out your Chapter 3 reading notes.
1. Vocabulary List #10 - mini test - 5 questions.
2. Turn in Chapter 3 summary and quote analysis. If you chose to do it for homework, you can turn it in before the end of the period.
For next week: You have a test on Chapter 3 and 4 test and Vocabulary #11 on December 5th.
Office Hours will be December 3rd 3:45 - 4:45 PM.
No homework for your 4 day weekend...UNLESS you have not turned in your essay for Enrique's Journey, then you DO have homework.
What homework?
DUH OMAR!...the essay. However, if you turn your essay in before Wednesday 27th then have a 4 day weekend.
Have a great time hanging around!
December 1-3
Warm UP #42 set up notes for film, slumdog millionaire
Complete the following the 3 categories in your notes:
1.Characters: Jamal Malik Salim Malik Latika Maman Prem Police Officer 2. Plot - BIG question: How does he know the answers? Write a summary of the: Beginning Middle Resolution of the Film/End 3.Relationships - brothers - what kind of relationship do they have? Is it static (not changing) or does it go through a catharsis (a realization/relief)? Character Chart Sample
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Homework - if you do not have a copy of the book yet.
1. How does Ali come into Baba's life? 2. What parallels are there between Ali and Baba? 3. In what way are Amir and Hassan friends? In what way are they not friends? Explain. 4. Look up the film, The Magnificent Seven, on Wikipedia and write a brief summary of the film (no more than 6 sentences). The Magnificent Seven Wikipedia 5. What does Amir carve into the tree? What does this tell you about his feelings toward Hassan? 6. Explain the quote in the context of the relationship between the boys, "Words were secret doorways and I held all the keys" (Hosseini 30). 7. In what way does Rahim Khan rescue Amir? 8. Why do you think Hassan was able to point out the flaw in Amir's story? Explain your thoughts. 9. Why does Hosseini include the story of "Rostam and Sohrab"? How is it significant? |
Warm Up #43- December 4/5
a. Do you have any discriminatory ideas? "Asians can't drive", "Women should be domestic", "Men should be strong and non emotional"...etc. What ideas do you subscribe to and do you think that they are true or not? Answer and explain. b. Make a list of any other discriminatory ideas or stereotypes that you have heard - let's stop at 5 if you know a few - if you cannot think of any copy the ones from part a. 1. Chapter 4 Quote Analysis - DQ paper is in the back. a. Choose a quote to analyze, the analysis needs to be done to move on to the assessment. 2. You must be done with the DQ to move on to Assessment. Assessments are on my desk labeled Kite Runner.
3. Vocabulary List # 11 a. write the word and definition for each word. b. Choose the words you are the MOST unfamiliar with and write a sentence and/or draw a picture. 4. Create a flip book character map. Paper - 6 sheets - and staplers will be on resources table (in the back). <--- Label like the pictures. That is ALL you have to do. |
Warm Up# 44 - December 8/9 - Due today
a. Chapter 5 notes - use a handout (you may opt to do the ch questions or a ch summary).
b. Chapter 5 quote analysis
c. Chapter 4 quote analysis if you have not turned it in.
d. Anyone who has not taken the ch 3/4 test - see me.
1. We are not reading Kite Runner today. We are doing a catch up - move ahead day.
Your final is on Wednesday/Thursday - Vocabulary List #11
Catch Up: If you did not complete the Chapter 4 DQ on Friday - you have not taken the Ch 3/4 Assessment -
a. If you have the Ch. 4 DQ complete (right now) I will let you take it.
b. If you do not have the Ch. 4 DQ complete, you can take it today or Thursday after school.
c. Any other work you owe me - see the board.
Move Ahead: Study for the vocab test - you can bring in
a. ONE side 8.5 x 11 of written notes
OR
b. one half sheet- ONE side 8.5 x 11 of typed notes.
Winter Break: Over winter break you will be reading from Chapter 8-9-10 (one for each week) and you will blog on EACH chapter by January 12th. Any blogs after January 12th will not be read.
Warm Up# 45 - If you planned ahead and brought the notes to class, please take them out now. You will have 3 minutes to take out your notes, take out a writing utensil and to clear your desk. If you are not ready at the end of 3 minutes, you will not be allowed to take the final. Best of luck!
1. Vocabulary Final (55 - 3 sections: matching, fill in, multiple choice) - you have the entire period (if you do not finish, come to Office Hours 12/11 @ 3:45)
2. By Monday please have the following:
a. Read Chapter 5 and 6
b. Chapter questions or a summary + notes
c. Quote analysis
Breakdown for Final:
4: 55-53 correct (100-96%)
3.5: 52-50 correct (95 –90%)
3: 49-44 correct (89-81%)
2.5: 43-42 (79-75%)
2: 41-39(74-70%)
1: 38-0 (69-0%)
*Retest on 12/16 @ 3:45 pm
*We will correct your test on Friday.
1. Vocabulary Final (55 - 3 sections: matching, fill in, multiple choice) - you have the entire period (if you do not finish, come to Office Hours 12/11 @ 3:45)
2. By Monday please have the following:
a. Read Chapter 5 and 6
b. Chapter questions or a summary + notes
c. Quote analysis
Breakdown for Final:
4: 55-53 correct (100-96%)
3.5: 52-50 correct (95 –90%)
3: 49-44 correct (89-81%)
2.5: 43-42 (79-75%)
2: 41-39(74-70%)
1: 38-0 (69-0%)
*Retest on 12/16 @ 3:45 pm
*We will correct your test on Friday.
Warm Up #46 - Dec 12
1. Correct the vocabulary final
a. write your name at the top in the Corrected by section.
b. mark only the number with the slash - do NOT mark the correct answer.
c. Write how many correct over 55: #/55 and then write the rubric score next it. Circle the rubric score.
1. Correct the vocabulary final
a. write your name at the top in the Corrected by section.
b. mark only the number with the slash - do NOT mark the correct answer.
c. Write how many correct over 55: #/55 and then write the rubric score next it. Circle the rubric score.
Breakdown for Final:
4: 55-53 correct (100-96%)
3.5: 52-50 correct (95 –90%)
3: 49-44 correct (89-81%)
2.5: 43-42 (79-75%)
2: 41-39(74-70%)
1: 38-0 (69-0%)
*Retest on 12/16 @ 3:45 pm - you will have 30 minutes.
Homework: By Monday please have the following:
a. Read Chapter 5 and 6
b. Chapter 5 and 6 - questions or a summary + notes (all notes)
c. Quote analysis for Chapter 5 and 6
d. Read and annotated both articles. I will have a reading quiz for you next class based on both articles and we will have a brief discussion on any questions you may have.
Have a good weekend - I will have all your stuff graded by Tuesday of next week. Yay!
4: 55-53 correct (100-96%)
3.5: 52-50 correct (95 –90%)
3: 49-44 correct (89-81%)
2.5: 43-42 (79-75%)
2: 41-39(74-70%)
1: 38-0 (69-0%)
*Retest on 12/16 @ 3:45 pm - you will have 30 minutes.
Homework: By Monday please have the following:
a. Read Chapter 5 and 6
b. Chapter 5 and 6 - questions or a summary + notes (all notes)
c. Quote analysis for Chapter 5 and 6
d. Read and annotated both articles. I will have a reading quiz for you next class based on both articles and we will have a brief discussion on any questions you may have.
Have a good weekend - I will have all your stuff graded by Tuesday of next week. Yay!
Warm Up #47 - Binder check (10 min). See directions:
Engrade Log in:
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Warm - Up # 47 - Binder Check (section = 10 points each, 40 points total) You will deduct for missing items and give me the total points left and the rubric score: Count how many points you have at the end. That will be your grade. 40-31: 4 30-21:3 20-11:2 10-0:1 Bonus 5 points if it is neat & organized.
1. Benchmark #2 a. Get your log in username and password. SEE the column to the LEFT <-- < -- <-- Write your information down. b. Engrade website is now engradela.com Everything looks the same. It is just a new website address for everyone to log in and use. c. Choose Common Core English Honors 10A How do my students find their test? 1. Students log into engradela.com 2. On the left column, select Tests & Quizzes (This will be available everyday from 7:30-4:00.) You will take BM2 Part 1 (multiple choice) AND BM2 Part 2 (essay) today. d. Take Test - BM2 Part 1 and Part 2 2. Read for Wednes- Thurs- day : Read the article, "Uncovering the World of Bacha Bazi" on PBS Homework: Read the articles for class, you will annotate in class. * Any work that you did NOT turn in may be submitted to be graded by WEDNESDAY at 3:40PM. I will not accept re-do's etc. I have no time to grade that. |
Warm Up # 48-
a. pass out movie notes.
b. Check your grade *
c. Last day to turn anything in.
*On an index card write down any grades that you want to discuss with me.
Write down the assignment - and what the problem is.
If you do not have any problems then you can read the intro to the documentary.
1. Read the article, "Uncovering the World of Bacha Bazi" on PBS before we watch the film.
Please get a copy of the articles from the back table by green box - you will have 30 minutes to read and annotate both. We will be discussing them after the video.
Questions to consider:
- What are your overall impressions of the documentary?
- Explain why you think that Bacha Bazi an acceptable practice in a male dominated country (Afghanistan)?
Homework -
1. Get film waiver signed.
2. Have a good night sleep - first semester is almost over.
Binder checks for anyone who did not finish them last class - see warm up #47 for the directions or get a half sheet from me. Period 1 - I will take binder check scores for you until Thurs since I gave others an extra day.
Warm Up # 49
Woohoo! Last Day of the semester and we are watching the first 30 minutes of Kite Runner (which also covers the first 7 chapters)...please take notes on the film - focus on what the similarities and differences between the book and film are. *Warning, there are graphic insinuations (from Chapter 7) so please make sure that you brought and turned in your film waiver.
Winter Break Homework
1. Read Chapter 8 through 11 (81-142).
2. Answer chapter questions for chapters 8-11. Questions will be posted on Weebly or you may use a handout (handouts will be given on Friday).
3. Chapter Assessment will be given the first day of class in January.
That is all. Enjoy Winter Break - do something productive. Do something fun. See you January 14th :)
Winter Break Homework
1. Read Chapter 8 through 11 (81-142).
2. Answer chapter questions for chapters 8-11. Questions will be posted on Weebly or you may use a handout (handouts will be given on Friday).
3. Chapter Assessment will be given the first day of class in January.
That is all. Enjoy Winter Break - do something productive. Do something fun. See you January 14th :)
WELCOME BACK! (in case you missed it, we are on a regular schedule)
EXTRA CREDIT: Must be emailed or printed IMMEDIATELY! at the beginning of class. For every chapter you completed, you will receive 2 points towards the unit final. If you were wondering, the questions were in the questions tab.
Warm Up #50:
Join our Google Classroom, 10-15 minutes.
Step 1: Sign in to Google with your sternmass.org username and password.
Step 2: Go to google.classroom.com to join a class. https://classroom.google.com/c/ODYzODk0MzBa
Step 3: Use the log in code below to join the class
Period 1: eqax0x0
Period 3: 23f8g1a
Period 4: v7nvcy
Step 4: Complete warm up #50. Please make sure that you write COMPLETE sentences. Minimum 5 sentences. Emojis may be used if they are part of your sentence and relevant to your writing.
AGENDA
1. The Kite Runner Chapter 7-11 Review and Assessment, 60 minutes.
2. Chapter 12 (143-165) + Chapter notes
Vocabulary list #12
Chapter and Vocab Assessment Friday
3. Complete Chapter 12 (143-165) + Chapter notes & Vocabulary list #12 by Friday.
January 16, 2015
No Warm Up
Please have your Vocabulary #12 list ready to show me (it is a summative graded assignment)
Chapter 12 Assessement:
You will be working on a quote analysis for chapter 12, open book, you may choose your quote.
If you like, you may also choose to do this one, After Baba has got cancer, we discover part of the reason why he has been so hard on Amir. Write down the quote that tells us why he has been so hard on Amir (157) and analyze Baba's intentions.
Homework,
Read and answer the questions for chapter 13. We will have a discussion on Tuesday.
Questions for Chapter 13:
1. Amir thinks about the "bears" his father has wrestled during his lifetime. What "bears" has Baba wrestled?
2. What good news does Amir learn?
3. Were there any differences or similarities you found when reading about Amir's proposal, engagement and wedding ceremony to weddings that you have been to?
4. Twice now, we have seen the word pari, what is a pari? "Soraya a veiled pari in white" (170).
5. How does Soraya care for Baba?
6.Describe Baba's funeral, what does it tell you about Baba?
7. How does Amir react to Baba's death?
8. What life changing decision does Amir make?
9. Amir and Soraya, what do they try to do?
Because I did not post Chapter 12 questions in time, you have until Tuesday to turn them in without a penalty. You may do notes instead.
Questions for Chapter 12:
1. Why has Amir's father been so hard on him?
2. Why does Baba reject the "palliative radiation"?
3. What last fatherly duty does Baba do for Amir? Why do you think he does it?
4. What do you think about Soraya's revelation to Amir?
5. Should Amir have revealed his secret to Soraya? Explain.
EXTRA CREDIT: Must be emailed or printed IMMEDIATELY! at the beginning of class. For every chapter you completed, you will receive 2 points towards the unit final. If you were wondering, the questions were in the questions tab.
Warm Up #50:
Join our Google Classroom, 10-15 minutes.
Step 1: Sign in to Google with your sternmass.org username and password.
Step 2: Go to google.classroom.com to join a class. https://classroom.google.com/c/ODYzODk0MzBa
Step 3: Use the log in code below to join the class
Period 1: eqax0x0
Period 3: 23f8g1a
Period 4: v7nvcy
Step 4: Complete warm up #50. Please make sure that you write COMPLETE sentences. Minimum 5 sentences. Emojis may be used if they are part of your sentence and relevant to your writing.
AGENDA
1. The Kite Runner Chapter 7-11 Review and Assessment, 60 minutes.
2. Chapter 12 (143-165) + Chapter notes
Vocabulary list #12
Chapter and Vocab Assessment Friday
3. Complete Chapter 12 (143-165) + Chapter notes & Vocabulary list #12 by Friday.
January 16, 2015
No Warm Up
Please have your Vocabulary #12 list ready to show me (it is a summative graded assignment)
Chapter 12 Assessement:
You will be working on a quote analysis for chapter 12, open book, you may choose your quote.
If you like, you may also choose to do this one, After Baba has got cancer, we discover part of the reason why he has been so hard on Amir. Write down the quote that tells us why he has been so hard on Amir (157) and analyze Baba's intentions.
Homework,
Read and answer the questions for chapter 13. We will have a discussion on Tuesday.
Questions for Chapter 13:
1. Amir thinks about the "bears" his father has wrestled during his lifetime. What "bears" has Baba wrestled?
2. What good news does Amir learn?
3. Were there any differences or similarities you found when reading about Amir's proposal, engagement and wedding ceremony to weddings that you have been to?
4. Twice now, we have seen the word pari, what is a pari? "Soraya a veiled pari in white" (170).
5. How does Soraya care for Baba?
6.Describe Baba's funeral, what does it tell you about Baba?
7. How does Amir react to Baba's death?
8. What life changing decision does Amir make?
9. Amir and Soraya, what do they try to do?
Because I did not post Chapter 12 questions in time, you have until Tuesday to turn them in without a penalty. You may do notes instead.
Questions for Chapter 12:
1. Why has Amir's father been so hard on him?
2. Why does Baba reject the "palliative radiation"?
3. What last fatherly duty does Baba do for Amir? Why do you think he does it?
4. What do you think about Soraya's revelation to Amir?
5. Should Amir have revealed his secret to Soraya? Explain.