Sunday, Feb. 11 - Final draft of Antigone paper due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m.; Complete 45 minutes of Membean practice by 11:59 p.m.
Monday, Feb.12 - Ibo “Researching Context” due - bring printed copy
Thursday, Feb. 15 - Chapter presentation/discussion on chapters 1-8 of Things Fall Apart
Sunday, Feb 18 - Complete the NoRedInk practice on misplaced modifiers by today before midnight. **Students who demonstrated proficiency on this skill on the diagnostic assessment are exempt!
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: There is no Membean requirement this week, but you can earn 10 extra credit points by completing 45 minutes of practice either this week or next (between 2/12 and 2/25).
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Monday, February 12
Learning Goal: Analyze how a complex character interacts with other characters. Revise to strengthen written work.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. ELAGSE9-10W5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grades 9–10.) ELAGSE9-10W6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
Agenda:
- PSAT Monday’s - Writing Test
- Magic Lens Notes - level 2
- Turn in printed copy of Ibo “Researching Context.”
- If you haven’t completed the Ponder and Respond from Friday, complete this in class. (SB pg. 232): Take a position on the question: Is it common for powerful leaders to have flawed characters? Why? How might this affect the community? Write an argumentative paragraph, using at least two pieces of text evidence, to support your position and explain how it relates to Okonkwo’s character. Turn this in.
- Complete reading chapters 5-6; track character relationships on a chart (use SB, page 233 to model the graphic organizer you create in your IAN).
- Homework: Complete the NoRedInk practice on misplaced modifiers by Sunday, Feb 18th before midnight. **Students who demonstrated proficiency on this skill on the diagnostic assessment are exempt! 45 minutes of Membean optional this week/next!
Tuesday, February 13
Learning Goal: Analyze how a complex character interacts with other characters. Write a short expository essay to compare and contrast.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. ELAGSE9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. ELAGSE9-10W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Agenda:
- Magic Lens Practice - level 2
- Create a written response to the “Writing to Sources: Explanatory Text” on page 234 in Ponder and Respond in IAN
- Based on your response, be prepared to have a mini-debate to explain your position.
- On page 235 in SB, answer question 1 on foreshadowing.
- Read chapters 7-8 in Things Fall Apart - be ready to discuss each chapter in small groups.
- Homework: Complete the NoRedInk practice on misplaced modifiers by Sunday, Feb 18th before midnight. **Students who demonstrated proficiency on this skill on the diagnostic assessment are exempt! 45 minutes of Membean optional this week/next!
Wednesday, February 14
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Learning Goal: Collaborate to prepare for and participate in a discussion using textual evidence to support analysis. Write an analytical response in a formal style and voice.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10W2b.: b. Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. ELAGSE9-10W2e. Establish and maintain an appropriate style and objective tone. ELAGSE9-10SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Agenda:
- Magic Lens practice - level 2
- Assign groups to analyze, present, and lead a discussion on an assigned chapter. Use the instructions listed here to complete a butcher paper poster. Meet with your group to prepare your visual and talking points for presentations tomorrow.
- Homework: Complete the NoRedInk practice on misplaced modifiers by Sunday, Feb 18th before midnight. **Students who demonstrated proficiency on this skill on the diagnostic assessment are exempt! 45 minutes of Membean optional this week/next!
Thursday, February 15
Learning Goal: Participate in a discussion using textual evidence to support analysis. Analyze how the introduction of a new character affects the development of the story.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10W2b.: b. Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. ELAGSE9-10W2e. Establish and maintain an appropriate style and objective tone. ELAGSE9-10SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Agenda:
- Magic Lens practice - level 2
- Meet with your presentation groups to collect your thoughts and put finishing touches on your poster.
- Groups present and lead discussion (8-10 minutes). All students must participate in the discussion; points off for disruptions or off-task behavior.
- Homework: Complete the NoRedInk practice on misplaced modifiers by Sunday, Feb 18th before midnight. **Students who demonstrated proficiency on this skill on the diagnostic assessment are exempt! 45 minutes of Membean optional this week/next!
Friday, February 16
Learning Goal: Demonstrate your understanding of the parts of sentence through a Magic Lens quiz.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. ELAGSE9-10W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grades 9–10 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g., how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare]”).
Agenda:
- Magic Lens Level 2 practice
- Sign up for Embedded Assessment 1 partner presentations, due October 9th. You will have ONE lab day (March 1st), but the rest of your project must be completed outside of class.
- Complete yesterday’s presentations: Groups present and lead discussion (8-10 minutes). All students must participate in the discussion; points off for disruptions or off-task behavior.
- Read chapter 9; answer questions about Ikemefuna on page 239 in SpringBoard - what is this character’s role in the novel?
- Homework: Complete the NoRedInk practice on misplaced modifiers by Sunday, Feb 18th before midnight. **Students who demonstrated proficiency on this skill on the diagnostic assessment are exempt! 45 minutes of Membean optional this week/next!