Monday, February 29, 2016

Monday February 29, 2016

English 9- Today chapter summaries for 15 and 16 were due for TKaM. I rolled out the vocab list for the week and we reviewed chapters 15-17. We will take the partner quiz for over these chapters tomorrow. Here are the links to listen to the audio of each chapter:

Chapter 16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGaniFYZ320
Chapter 17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsKbCJMEsjY


English 10- Today we reviewed due dates, grades and presentation schedules. We continued to discuss and work on research projects on our approved social topics. Reminder: All research projects are due Monday March 7th!

Also: the questions for the articles "To Fall in Love, Do This" and "Concealed Guns Get a Green Light..." are due at the end of class on Monday February 29.

Here is the presentation rubric/proficiency scale:

English 10 Presentation Proficiency Scale

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.
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.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Advanced
In addition to proficient performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
Proficient
Present research to an audience:
     Develop a well-thought-out claim supported with clear, concise evidence that is organized appropriately
     Use digital media to help the audience understand your findings and evidence
     Create an engaging, interesting approach to the topic that is appropriate for the audience
Partially Proficient
Recognize and use academic vocabulary specific to the task:
claim, evidence, appeal, purpose, audience
Present research to an audience:
     Present a claim that is supported with some evidence; organization may be inconsistent
     Use digital media or a visual to communicate information
     Create an approach to the topic that is appropriate for the audience
Unsatisfactory
*Does not meet minimum requirements even with help.

Additional expectations:
     Presentation should be approximately 3-5 minutes.

     Be prepared to present on the day and time assigned. 

Thursday and Friday February 25-26, 2016

English 9- We continued to read chapters 14-16 in TKaM. You need to turn in chapter summaries for chapters 15 and 16 by Monday February 29!


English 10- We continued to discuss and work on research projects on our approved social topics. Reminder: All research projects are due Monday March 7th!

Also: the questions for the articles "To Fall in Love, Do This" and "Concealed Guns Get a Green Light..." are due at the end of class on Monday February 29.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Wednesday February 24, 2016

English 9- Today we read chapter 13 together in class of TKAM.  We then started sharing the claim off presentations for the week. If you did not go today, you will need to go tomorrow.

English 10- Today I went over the proficiency scale for the research paper presentations. Students also signed up for a presentation time. If you were absent, I assigned you a time. Presentation schedules will be posted in class. Here is the presentation proficiency scale for reference:



English 10 Presentation Proficiency Scale

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.
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.
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Advanced
In addition to proficient performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
Proficient
Present research to an audience:
     Develop a well-thought-out claim supported with clear, concise evidence that is organized appropriately
     Use digital media to help the audience understand your findings and evidence
     Create an engaging, interesting approach to the topic that is appropriate for the audience
Partially Proficient
Recognize and use academic vocabulary specific to the task:
claim, evidence, appeal, purpose, audience
Present research to an audience:
     Present a claim that is supported with some evidence; organization may be inconsistent
     Use digital media or a visual to communicate information
     Create an approach to the topic that is appropriate for the audience
Unsatisfactory
*Does not meet minimum requirements even with help.

Additional expectations:
     Presentation should be approximately 3-5 minutes.

     Be prepared to present on the day and time assigned. 

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday February 23, 2016

English 9- Today we read chapter 12 in TKAM and prepared for round 2 of the claim off.

English 10- Rough drafts were due today, Students met with me to share and discuss what their projects. REMINDER: Final drafts are due March 7!

Monday February 22, 2016

ACT ASPIRE Testing for all grades

Friday, February 19, 2016

Friday February 19, 2016

English 9- Today we presented the first round of the "Claim Off" group activity.  We then collectively read chapter 12 in TKAM.


English 10- Students continued to work on their research project outlines and rough drafts.  If I have not seen your outline, you are way behind. REMINDER:  Rough drafts are due Tuesday February 23.  I will cover the expectations for the presentations on Wednesday. Presentations will start March 7!

Thursday February 18. 2016

English 9- Today we started the "Claim off" group activity.  All groups will present the first round tomorrow. If you were absent, you are already behind on this, see me right away.


English 10- Students continued to work on their research project outlines and rough drafts.  If I have not seen your outline, you are way behind. REMINDER:  Rough drafts are due Tuesday February 23.  I will cover the expectations for the presentations on Wednesday. Presentations will start March 7!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wednesday February 17, 2016

English 9- Today we took the Part one test for TKAM. If you were absent, you need to arrange a time with me to get this test made up by Tuesday February 23, 2016.


English 10- Today we worked on developing our outlines for the research project. If you have not shown me your outline and checklist, you need to do so ASAP.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Tuesday February 16, 2016

English 9- Today we played jeopardy reviewing part one of TKAM. NOTE: The part one test is tomorrow!! Here is the link to the jeopardy game to practice:

http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1726697#.VsOjtPkrLIV

English 10- Today we began creating outlines and checklists for the research project. Outlines are due tomorrow at the end of class.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Friday February 12, 2016

English 9- Today we played vocab Jeopardy and then took the vocab quiz.Students then continued reading chapter 11. You need to have finished chapter 11 by next Tuesday. We will review part one next week.


English 10- Today I revised the date for the research project rough draft. Here are the announcements and requirements:

I am officially moving back the date of the rough draft to Monday February 22. This means that I need to see most of your project completed on this date.

Your rough draft should show that You have started to create your project. I need to see:
1.The 3 sources you are for sure going to use
2.At least 3 pieces of specific evidence you are using
3.At least one appeal that is evident in your writing

The project needs to be some what structured together and near completion. If it is not done please include an outline for completion.

Your rough draft may be hand written, but remember—final drafts must be printed

The writing prompt for the social topic of gay marriage, along with the articles, is due Tuesday!  Here is the prompt and FCA's:

First, put the claim of each article on gay marriage into your own words:
Ali Nowakowski’s claim is:
It is best supported by (Evidence? Appeal?)
This should be 3-4 sentences

Trayce Hansen’s claim is:
It is best supported by (Evidence? Appeal?)
This should be 3-4 sentences

Then, after identifying the claim of each article, develop your own claim about this issue and defend it using at least two examples from either text.
This should be 2 or more paragraphs.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Thursday February 11, 2016

Today is the SLO day for English, you do not meet with me today.  For English 9, read chapter 9 in TKaM and review for the Part one test.

For English 10, work on the writing prompt and articles on gay marriage. See yesterday's entry for the prompt and directions.

Wednesday February 10, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed vocab for Friday's quiz.  We then reviewed chapter 10 in TKaM, as well as we started reading chapter 11.  Make sure you finish chapter 11 by Friday.  We will start reviewing for the part one test on Friday. The link for the text is here:

http://eghssummerreading.weebly.com/uploads/6/6/1/2/6612673/tkm.pdf



English 10- Today I assigned the mid-quarter writing assignment. NOTE: Remember, both the articles, writing and rough draft of your research project are due Tuesday February 16, 2016. Here is the prompt and FCA's for the assignment:

First, put the claim of each article on gay marriage into your own words:
Ali Nowakowski’s claim is:
It is best supported by (Evidence? Appeal?)
This should be 3-4 sentences
Trayce Hansen’s claim is:
It is best supported by (Evidence? Appeal?)
This should be 3-4 sentences


Then, after identifying the claim of each article, develop your own claim about this issue and defend it using at least two examples from either text.
This should be 2 or more paragraphs.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Tuesday January 9, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed for the vocab quiz on Friday.  We reviewed chapter 9 and read chapter 10. We will have a test over part one next week, I suggest you begin preparing.


English 10- Today was the last day to conference with me about proposals. You need to bring the following two articles with you for tomorrow:

·         Why Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized
By Ali Nowakowski

·         Love Isn’t Enough: 5 Reasons Why Same-Sex Marriage Will Harm Children
By Trayce Hansen, Ph.D.

You do not need to annotate these articles, but you do need to answer all of the questions and identify the claim. We will be starting the writing prompt for this tomorrow.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Monday February 8, 2016

WELCOME BACK!! Hope you had a nice 4 day weekend!

English 9- Today I rolled out this week's vocab list.  I will post the words below. We then reviewed chapter 8 and re-read chapter 9 due to the significance of that chapter. NOTE: IF YOU MISSED THE QUIZ ON CHAPTER 5-7 LAST WEDNESDAY, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE RE-TAKE BY TOMORROW, TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9TH. I will stay after school today and tomorrow for all students.



Austere-someone or something that is minimalistic, something that is very somber or someone inflexible or extreme.
Tedious-something that is boring and repetitive.
Enamored- deeply in love, smitten
Prerogative-an exclusive right or a privilege.
Pensive- feeling sad while deep in thought.
Uncouth- awkward, clumsy or uncultured.
Aggregation- the quantity of something accumulated
Akimbo- with hands on hips and elbows bent outward
Elucidate- to make something clear.
Chiffarobea wooden dresser or armoire


English 10- Today I held conferences with students to share their proposals for their research projects. If you did not conference with me, you must do so tomorrow! REMINDER: Rough drafts will be due Tuesday February 16! 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Wednesday February 3, 2016

English 9- Today we took the quiz covering chapters 5-7 in To Kill a Mockingbird. All students need to read through chapter 9 by Monday!  Here is the link again if you need it to read at home:

http://eghssummerreading.weebly.com/uploads/6/6/1/2/6612673/tkm.pdf

English 10-  If you had not completed the NewsELA article assignment from Monday, you need to complete it today. Today I also rolled out the final research project and upcoming important dates. Here is the assignment sheet I handed out:


Claim Research Project: Due Monday March 7, 2016
Do not lose this sheet! You will need it!
           
The purpose of this assignment is to develop and defend your own claim, explaining the significance for society—similar to the articles we have been reading in class. The key is to choose a social topic you are passionate about.

You have 3 options for this assignment:
1. You may create an article that mimics a newspaper or magazine article.
2. You may craft a formal research paper.
3. Create a research based format of your own (maybe create a website or something unique that you enjoy.)    You will need to get this approved by me!

Your research for this project needs to be supported by 3 sources. These need to be credible sources You may use web sources, but make sure they are credible. Your project must be typed, printed out and handed in to me. Images are not required but are encouraged. The assignment needs to be a minimum of three pages. A works cited page of your sources needs to be included.  Here are the important dates to remember:

Proposal due Monday February 8, 2016: This is a hand written piece explaining what your social topic is and what your exact claim is going to be. You will need to explain what your target audience will be, what appeals you plan to use, and what evidence you plan to use. I will need to know what format (research paper, article, website, etc.) you are going to choose. You will also need to explain how you are going to complete the assignment (access to technology, research, final project etc.)

Final project due Monday March 7, 2016: This is your final article in the best formatting and shape you can do! Take pride in your hard work!

Assignment sign off:
·         Monday February 8: Conference with Mr. Wells:  Social topic, format and claim approved______          
·         Monday February 8: Proposal completed______
·         Tuesday February 16: Midway Conference with Mr. Wells (discuss progress, issues)______
·         Tuesday February 16: Rough draft completed and reviewed_____
·         Monday March 7: Final project turned in_____

·         Monday March 7-8: Final project presentation_____