Battle Royale

May 15, 2017

E.Q: Reflect on concepts and performance throughout the semester.

Obj: I can reflect on concepts and performance throughout the semester.

Starter: 

Complete the teacher evaluation form as honestly as possible.

On the backside, write a self reflection of your performance throughout the semester.

The reflection should be at least five sentences long.

Activity: 

1.  USAtestprep

We will play the battle royale game.

Divide yourself into teams and create a name for yourself.

Closure: 

Good luck tomorrow!!!

Write down one motivational quote to help encourage you for the exam.

StudySync/Brain Break

May 12, 2017

E.Q: Review and apply concepts that we have strengthened over the semester.

Utilize a brain break to decompress before the exam.

Obj: I can review and apply concepts that I have strengthened over the semester.

I can utilize a brain break to decompress before the exam. 

Starter: 

Free Write Friday.

This is the last one!!!

Create a half page, double-spaced writing piece.

Prompt: 

Create your own story with emojis.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: he main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc. 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of theme.

Activity: 

1.  Song of Myself Focus Questions

As a class, we will review the answers to the focus questions.

2.  Brain Break

Brain breaks are essential for keeping your sanity.

Try out a couple today: 

Color/draw a picture.

Read a book for fun.

Play a game.

 Write creatively.

Watch a video.

Etc. 

Closure: 

On a scale of 1-10 how prepared do you feel for the exam?  Explain.

StudySync

May 11, 2017

E.Q: Review concepts for the final exam.

Obj: I can review concepts for the final exam.  

Starter: 

Next week begins final exams!

Write yourself THREE positive statements to help with them.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: he main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc. 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of theme.

Activity: 

1.  StudySync- Song of Myself

First read through the poem Song of Myself by Walt Whitman on pages 125-129.

These are your books so feel free to write/annotate in them.

Answer the think questions, on page 129, either by yourself or with a partner.

Make sure that you are answering all parts of the question!

Then, individually complete the close read and focus questions on page 130.

Lastly, complete the writing prompt as a constructed response.

2.  Any Human to Another

Read the poem on pages 245-246.

Complete the questions just like you did previously.

Closure: 

On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being not at all and 10 being very, how confident are you for the exam?

Explain.

Revising/Study Tools

May 10, 2017

E.Q: Reflect on what you can still do to improve your mastery of concepts.

Revise any assignments.

Create study tools.

Obj: I can reflect on what I need to do to master concepts and apply myself.

I can revise any assignments.

I can create study tools.

Starter:

Reflect on your current quarter four grade.

Determine whether or not you need to revise anything.

Create a to do list for items that need to be revised, or determine what study tool you want to create.

Activity:

1.  Work

Begin working on your to do list from your starter.

(Revisions, Remediation, Missing Work, Study Tool)

2.  Textual Evidence

Use the chart above to practice finding textual evidence.

You can base your research on anything that you find interesting.

Closure:

Review your to do list.

How successful were you? Explain.

Practicing Author's Choice

May 9, 2017

E.Q: Analyze a passage for author's choice.

Obj: I can analyze a passage for author's choice.

Starter: 

Quiz. Quiz. Trade.

Use one index card to create a flashcard based on the terms of the elements of literary style handout.

On one side put the term, and on the second side put a couple of sample questions.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Author's Choice

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: The style in writing can be defined as the way a writer writes and it is the technique which an individual author uses in his writing. It varies from author to author and depends upon one's syntax, word choice, and tone.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read about defining style at ReadWriteThink.

Activity:

1.  Read the passage from Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Complete the style analysis worksheet with a partner to practice.

Option
If you finish early try to complete another chart with a passage from the Great Gatsby.
Passage

2.  USAtestprep Practice

As a class we will work through 10 questions.

Then, individually you will try to answer an additional ten. 

Closure:

How confident do you feel understand author's choice using the learning target?

Explain.

Choice and Style

May 8, 2017

E.Q: Analyze poetry and identify figurative language.

Take notes on author's choice.

Practice analyzing passages for author's choice.

I can analyze poetry and identify figurative language.

I can take notes on author's choice.

I can practice analyzing passages for author's choice.

Starter: 

NC Test Tutorial

Vocabulary: 

Word: Author's Choice

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: The style in writing can be defined as the way a writer writes and it is the technique which an individual author uses in his writing. It varies from author to author and depends upon one's syntax, word choice, and tone.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read about defining style at ReadWriteThink.

Activity: 

1.  Tuft of Flowers by Robert Frost Review

Read through the poems and complete questions 1-8.

For the questions that require writing just write a short response.

2.  Elements of Literary Style Checklist

Annotate the handout.

3.  Demonstrating a Way to Analyze

We will read through this together.

Reflect on the think aloud.

4.  Practice

Read the passage from Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Complete the style analysis worksheet with a partner to practice.

Closure:

How confident do you feel understand author's choice using the learning target?

Explain.

Figurative Language and Poetry

May 5, 2017

E.Q: Identify figurative language in poetry.

Analyze poetry.

Obj: I can identify figurative language.

I can analyze poetry and identify its uses of figurative language.

Starter; 

Free Write Friday!

Create a half page, double-spaced free write.

This is one of the last free writes we will ever have!

Prompt Option: 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Figurative Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of figurative language.

Activity

1. Sleep by Annie Matheson

Use the link to read the poem and complete the questions.

We will go over the answers as a class.

2.  By The Sea by Emily Dickinson 

Read through the poem, making annotations in a Google Doc.

Then complete the questions posted below.

I started early, took my dog,

And visited the sea;

The mermaids in the basement

Came out to look at me,

And frigates in the upper floor

Extended hempen hands,

Presuming me to be a mouse

Aground, upon the sands.

But no man moved me till the tide

Went past my simple shoe,

And past my apron and my belt,

And past my bodice too,

And made as he would eat me up

As wholly as a dew

Upon a dandelion's sleeve —

And then I started too.

And he — he followed close behind;

I felt his silver heel

Upon my ankle, — then my shoes

Would overflow with pearl.

Until we met the solid town,

No man he seemed to know;

And bowing with a mighty look

At me, the sea withdrew.  

A.  What is the objective summary of the poem?


B.  Which line best captures the main idea and why?

C.  What is the speaker's attitude?

D.  List a few examples of figurative language?
What does it represent?

E.  What is the theme of the poem?  Give evidence.

3.  Tuft of Flowers by Robert Frost

Read through the poems and complete questions 1-8.

For the questions that require writing just write a short response.

Closure: 

Using the learning target, evaluate how confident you feel with figurative language after today.

Why?

Finding Figurative Language

May 4, 2017

E.Q: Define figurative language and identify it.

Obj: I can define figurative language and identify it.

Starter.

Take out you flash card from yesterday.

Quiz. Quiz. Trade.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Figurative Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of figurative language.

Activity: 

1.  Gallery Walk

We will conduct a gallery walk for the figurative language charts.

Write down an example of a simile, metaphor, personification, allusion, and hyperbole.

Make sure each one comes from a different image.

2.  Identification

a.  Select a song that you really like.

b.  Create a TPCASTT for it.

c.  Identify any figurative language and identify the type.

d.  Answer the question: 

How does figurative language  enhance the meaning?

e.  Switch with a partner for review.

3.  Sleep by Annie Matheson

Use the link to read the poem and complete the questions.

Closure: 

Using the learning target, evaluate how confident you feel with figurative language after today.

Why?

Figurative Language

May 3, 3017

E.Q: Apply your knowledge to complete a student created mini test.

Define figurative language terminology.

Identify figurative language in an image.

Obj: I can apply my knowledge to complete a student created mini test.

I can define figurative language terminology.

I can identify figurative language in an image.

Starter:

Review your exam and answer key from yesterday.

Make sure you have all 10 questions, as well as your answer key with explanations.

Revise any parts that are necessary.

Vocabulary 

Word: Figurative Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of figurative language.

Activity: 

1.  Created Test

Find a group of people to trade tests with.

Complete the exam and reflect on the answer key.

Once again, consider your strengths and weaknesses.

2.  Figurative Language

Use the Literary Devices website to help you take notes on unfamiliar terms.

If you already know the terms make yourself flashcards to use in the future.

Make sure you know the definitions and some examples for the following terms:

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Idioms

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Oxymoron

Allusion

3.  Figurative Language Picture Chart

You will create FIVE different examples of figurative language based off of one picture.

You must include: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, allusion, and personification.

We will share these with the class to see several different example.

Closure: 

Using the learning target, evaluate how confident you feel with figurative language after today.

Why?

Created Exam

May 2, 2017

E.Q: Annotate a story to help your understanding.

Create a test that has higher order thinking questions with an answer sheet.

Obj: I can annotate a story to help my understanding.

I can create a test that has higher order thinking questions with an answer sheet.

Starter:

Reflection on Released Exam

Use the guide below to help complete the Google Form.

1.  Themes/Central Ideas

2.  Word Phrases

3.  Textual Evidence

4.  Word Phrases

5.  Textual Evidence

6.  Textual Evidence

7.  Point of View

8.  Words with Multiple Meanings

9.  Figurative Language

10.  Author's Choice

11. Writing

12. Author's Choice

13.  Words and Phrases

14.  Point of View

15.  Figurative Language

16.  Author's Choice

Vocabulary: 

Word: Objective Summary

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts; unbiased summary of a text.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create an objective summary for the Great Gatsby.

Activity:

1.  Test Creation

With a partner, you will decide on ONE short story to create a practice exam.

You will be responsible for reading through the story and creating 10 questions.

9 multiple choice and one constructed response.

Then, you must create an answer key for the test because you will be giving this test to another group.

The questions need to be higher order thinking questions

Stories to Choose from:

The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs.

Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned from creating the test?

Peer Edit Alternate Assignment

Peer Edit Alternate Assignment

Complete a peer edit form for yourself!

Then write a TPEQEA on the benefits of peer editing.

Make sure that you include a quote.

Due: Friday, May 5.

Released Exam

May 1, 2017

E.Q: Demonstrate application of skills that we have worked on this semester.

Obj:: I can demonstrate application of skills that I have worked on throughout the semester through the released final exam.

Starter: 

Refection

Review the progress report that I gave each of you.

Write a 5 sentence reflection on your progress.

Consider what you are proud of and what you would still like to improve.

Vocabulary:

Word: Textual Evidence

Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: Textual evidence is evidence from a text (fiction or nonfiction) that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Use textual evidenced to answer the questions in the released exam.

Activity:

1.  2015 Released English III Exam

Answer all 16 questions.
Make sure that you are annotating when necessary.
You will have 40 minutes complete the exam.
Good luck!

Closure:
 How many questions did you get right?
Reflect on this.

Benchmark 4/28

April 28, 2017

E.Q: Demonstrate skills developed throughout the entire semester.

Obj: I can demonstrate skills developed throughout the entire semester.

Starter: 

This is the LAST benchmark of the semester!!

Create a realistic goal for yourself.

State what you would like to score and why you selected that as your optimal score.

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark 4/28

There are 20 multiple choice questions and 1 free response.

They all deal with skills taught throughout the semester and you must answer all of them.

Remember, you need to earn a minimum score of an 80% or complete remediation.

The remediation will be posted next Friday.

This is due Friday, May 5.

These benchmarks must be completed with me!

If you do not finish today then you must pick a time to come in and finish.

Good Luck!

Closure: 

Reflecting on the benchmark which questions were the easiest for you? the hardest?  Why?

This will help prepare us for our 10 day review.

American Dream Debate

April 27, 2017

E.Q: Debate whether or not the American dream is dead or alive.

Support yourself with facts from outside sources.

Articulate your ideas in a polite and respectful manner.

Obj: I can debate whether or not the American dream is dead or alive.

I can support myself with facts from outside sources.

I can articulate my ideas in a polite and respectful manner.

Starter: 

Read the article Debate Tips and Tricks.

Use these tips to help you present your argument during the debate.

Vocabulary:

Word: Debate

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Your Definition: 

Activity: State what side of the argument you are on and why.

Activity: 

1.  Debate

Debate Format

7 minutes to work together to prepare opening statement.

6 minute Position Presentation - Alive

6 minute Position Presentation - Dead

5 minute Work Period

4 minute Rebuttal - Dead

4 minute Rebuttal – Alive

3 minute Work Period

2 minute Response - Alive

2 minute Response - Dead

3 minute Work Period

2 minute Position Summary - Dead

2 minute Position Summary - Alive

2. Debate Reflection

Evaluate how well you defended your position in the debate.

Consider how clearly and concisely you presented argument.

Think about how often your referred to outside sources.

Determine if you were you able to rebuttal the other sides argument.

Reflect on how you used your voice to express ideas.

Lastly, which side do you believe genuinely won and why?

3. Time Remaining.

Look over your argumentative essay.

Based on the ideas expressed today is there anything you would like to add?

Make any revisions that would strengthen your essay.

Closure:

Do you think the debate was a success today?

Explain why.