Planning Your Week:
Thursday, 11/21 - Elizabethan Research Presentation and Annotated Bibliography assignment due (packet here) - your presentation must be SHARED with your teacher, and you need a hard copy of your annotated bibliography in class.
Friday, 11/22 - Vocab Quiz on Unit 6; Magic Lens quiz!
Monday, 12/2 - Extra Credit due! (assignment here)
Upcoming Due Dates:
Monday, 12/2 - Extra Credit due! (assignment here)
Tuesday, 12/3 - Acquire a copy of American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang (you can find a copy here) - This is our third IR book!
Thurs., 12/12 - Exam exemption request due by 4:00 p.m. (submitted digitally here)
Fri., 12/13 - Take the vocabulary assessment on Unit 7 words
Wed., 12/18 - Complete the final exam essay in class
Thurs. 12/19 - Final exam for 1st & 2nd
Fri., 12/20 - Final exam for 3rd & 4th
Resources:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Audiobook (View the first comment for start times for each act/scene.)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (No Fear Shakespeare)
Elizabethan Research Presentation and Annotated Bibliography assignment packet here
Monday, November 18
Learning Goal(s): Learn about a culture/time period’s impact on a text’s themes; analyze the use of multiple plot lines to connect to author’s purpose; analyze complex characters and conflicting motivations.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL10: By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. ELAGSE9-10L6: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.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. ELAGSE9-10SL5: Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. ELAGSE9-10SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Agenda:
Tuesday, November 19
Learning Goal(s): Learn about a culture/time period’s impact on a text’s themes; analyze the use of multiple plot lines to connect to author’s purpose; analyze complex characters and conflicting motivations.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL10: By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. ELAGSE9-10L6: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Agenda:
Wednesday, November 20
Analyze the appropriateness and validity of research sources; compose informational writing that details learning; use a citation generator to properly cite sources in MLA; continue the research process to refine your topic to the five most interesting facts.
Targeted/ Standards: 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. ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) ELAGSE9-10L3: write and edit so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, APA Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type. ELAGSE9-10RI8: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. 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.
Agenda:
Thursday, November 21
Learning Goal(s): Present your research findings to the class with an engaging speech and presentation!
Targeted Standards: 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. ELAGSE9-10SL5: Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. ELAGSE9-10SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Agenda:
Friday, November 22 - Last day before break!
Learning Goal(s): Demonstrate your knowledge of SAT vocabulary and language skills.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10L6: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Agenda:
Thursday, 11/21 - Elizabethan Research Presentation and Annotated Bibliography assignment due (packet here) - your presentation must be SHARED with your teacher, and you need a hard copy of your annotated bibliography in class.
Friday, 11/22 - Vocab Quiz on Unit 6; Magic Lens quiz!
Monday, 12/2 - Extra Credit due! (assignment here)
Upcoming Due Dates:
Monday, 12/2 - Extra Credit due! (assignment here)
Tuesday, 12/3 - Acquire a copy of American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang (you can find a copy here) - This is our third IR book!
Thurs., 12/12 - Exam exemption request due by 4:00 p.m. (submitted digitally here)
Fri., 12/13 - Take the vocabulary assessment on Unit 7 words
Wed., 12/18 - Complete the final exam essay in class
Thurs. 12/19 - Final exam for 1st & 2nd
Fri., 12/20 - Final exam for 3rd & 4th
Resources:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Audiobook (View the first comment for start times for each act/scene.)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (No Fear Shakespeare)
Elizabethan Research Presentation and Annotated Bibliography assignment packet here
Monday, November 18
Learning Goal(s): Learn about a culture/time period’s impact on a text’s themes; analyze the use of multiple plot lines to connect to author’s purpose; analyze complex characters and conflicting motivations.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL10: By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. ELAGSE9-10L6: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.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. ELAGSE9-10SL5: Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. ELAGSE9-10SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Agenda:
- Label the Magic Lens practice sentence to prepare for Friday’s quiz.
- Introduce public speaking skills by examining page 5 of the packet (packet here) - Presentations begin this week!
- Complete the “Synonyms” and “Antonyms” practice for your Unit 6 vocabulary words - prepare for Friday’s quiz.
- Complete reading of act V of the play with the graphic novel and audiobook as needed, then discuss the resolution of the play.
- Fill out the plot map periodically through the reading.
- Complete the plot paragraph (fill-in-the-blank) for act V.
- Prepare for the act V quiz.
- View 1999 film adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream through the end of act V; compare the text to the film.
- Take the Act V quiz.
- Continue researching your topic on Shakespeare, create your presentation of the five most interesting facts, and begin citing and analyzing your sources on your annotated bibliography (packet here), due 11/21.
- Study for your vocabulary and Magic Lens quizzes!
- Acquire a copy of American Born Chinese for after the break!
Tuesday, November 19
Learning Goal(s): Learn about a culture/time period’s impact on a text’s themes; analyze the use of multiple plot lines to connect to author’s purpose; analyze complex characters and conflicting motivations.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL10: By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. ELAGSE9-10L6: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Agenda:
- In small groups, write your own Magic Lens sentences - one with a prepositional phrase, and one with an appositive phrase on a piece of butcher paper. Share and post these!
- As needed, take the Act V quiz on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
- Finish A Midsummer Night’s Dream activities and discussion as needed.
- Plan and practice your speech!
- Continue researching your topic on Shakespeare, create your presentation of the five most interesting facts, and begin citing and analyzing your sources on your annotated bibliography (packet here), due 11/21.
- Study for your vocabulary and Magic Lens quizzes!
- Acquire a copy of American Born Chinese for after the break!
Wednesday, November 20
Analyze the appropriateness and validity of research sources; compose informational writing that details learning; use a citation generator to properly cite sources in MLA; continue the research process to refine your topic to the five most interesting facts.
Targeted/ Standards: 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. ELAGSE9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) ELAGSE9-10L3: write and edit so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, APA Handbook, Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type. ELAGSE9-10RI8: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. 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.
Agenda:
- Ms. Vanbo’s class meets in 9129 to continue research and to construct an annotated bibliography and visual for the presentation. Continue to use your To-Do List and Shakespeare research packet, here, to make sure you’re meeting all requirements for the project! Presentations are TOMORROW!
- Review instructions for sharing presentation with your teacher, which must be completed before you come to class tomorrow.
- Continue researching your topic on Shakespeare, create your presentation of the five most interesting facts, and begin citing and analyzing your sources on your annotated bibliography (packet here), due 11/21.
- Study for your vocabulary and Magic Lens quizzes!
- Acquire a copy of American Born Chinese for after the break!
Thursday, November 21
Learning Goal(s): Present your research findings to the class with an engaging speech and presentation!
Targeted Standards: 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. ELAGSE9-10SL5: Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. ELAGSE9-10SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Agenda:
- Students complete their Elizabethan/Shakespeare presentations in class.
- (You will present your findings in a dynamic 3-to-5-minute presentation focusing on five of the most interesting facts from your research and prepare a speech through which you educate and entertain your audience. Your speech must include a visual aid, in the form of either a PowerPoint, Google Slides presentation, Nearpod, Glogster, or Prezi. You will be graded on the quality of your writing, oral presentation, and multimedia presentation (visual aid).
- Make sure to have SHARED your presentation with your teacher before class begins.
- Study for your vocabulary and Magic Lens quizzes!
- Acquire a copy of American Born Chinese for after the break!
Friday, November 22 - Last day before break!
Learning Goal(s): Demonstrate your knowledge of SAT vocabulary and language skills.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10L6: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Agenda:
- Introduce the extra credit assignment! (assignment here)
- Take the Sadlier vocabulary Unit 6 and Magic Lens level 3 assessments.
- Finish any presentations as needed.
- As time permits, finish viewing A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
- Teacher begins reading American Born Chinese aloud to students with document camera. Get your copy over the break (due 12/03)!!
- Acquire a copy of American Born Chinese for after the break!
- Consider completing the extra credit opportunity during the break!