Friday, January 31, 2020

Multiple Choice Practice Unit 4

Big Idea: TBA

Learning Target: 

Reading: Your next book review is on February 24th




Agenda:
  1. Finish the multiple-choice practice with your assigned partner. 
    1. You must work together.
    2. Write your answers on your own piece of paper.
    3. I will give you a grade today for reaching number seven.
    4. Whatever your group has left needs to be done over the weekend.
    5. I will give you a grade for the whole thing on Monday.
Homework:

Thursday, January 30, 2020

In class argument essay

Big Idea: TBA

Learning Target: 

Reading: Your next book review is on February 24th




Agenda:
  1. In-class timed argument essay.
Homework:

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Argument Poster

Big Idea: TBA

Learning Target: 

Reading: Your next book review is on February 24th




Agenda:
  1. Argument instructions poster
    1. Using the page I handed out in class, create a poster that displays the steps for creating a good argument.
    2. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Homework:

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Final Animal Farm Big Group Discussion

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: We will go to the library to check out independent reading books.




Agenda:
  1. Today we will have a big group discussion.
    1. Submit each group's best thoughts, questions, and epiphanies at the links below.
      1. Period 1
      2. Period 2
  2. If you are in Period 2
Homework:

Monday, January 27, 2020

Final Animal Farm Discussion

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: NA




Agenda:
  1. Let's show the guest teacher how great you are at small group discussions.
    1. Below you will find your discussion groups.
    2. Someone needs to set a timer for 25 minutes. This will be the official timer for all groups. Make sure you take the time to discuss the final chapters of the book.
    3. Submit each group's best thoughts, questions, and epiphanies at the links below.
      1. Period 1
      2. Period 2
    4. Summarize what your group talked about on your reading notes.
    5. Turnin your notes before leaving class.
    6. We WILL have a big group discussion tomorrow.

Homework:
  1. I will have the link for vocabulary tomorrow.

Friday, January 24, 2020

Argument Essay Rewrite

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Rewrite your argument essay. It should have an introduction, evidence paragraphs, and a conclusion. You only have one class period. You will receive a writing grade for this assignment.
  2. Work on the next section of the MC practice from last week.
  3. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:
  1. No vocabulary homework this week.

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Thesis statement practice

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Read Squealer's speech on page 67. Then fill in the RA graphic organizer with the following prompt:
    1. Read the speech by Squealer carefully; then, analyze how Squealer uses rhetorical strategies to explain why the pigs sleep in beds.
    2. Fill out the graphic organizer with a partner.
    3. Use the graphic organizer to create a thesis statement. You MUST do this with your partner.
    4. Submit your thesis statement to Socrative.
    5. Vote for the best thesis statement.
  2. Work on the next section of the MC practice from last week.
  3. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:
  1. No vocabulary homework this week.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Animal Farm Big Group discussion

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Finish your Rogerian Argument posters.
  2. Grade your vocabulary.
  3. Have our big group discussion.
  4. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Animal Farm 5-7 discussion

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Animal Farm discussion for chapters 5-7
    1. Period 1
    2. Period 2
  2. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:
  1. No Vocabulary

Friday, January 17, 2020

Animal Farm Stations Day 2

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Open these slides. Look at slides 3-5 to figure out where to go.
  2. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Animal Farm stations day 1

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Open these slides. Look at slides 4-7 to figure out where to go.
  2. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Peer Review

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Today you will provide feedback to your classmates and have a chance to rewrite your argument.
  2. Read the speech by Squealer carefully; then, analyze how Squealer uses rhetorical strategies to defend Napolean’s actions. (55-56)
  3. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Argument Essay

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. In his book Animal Farm, George Orwell seems to argue that the ideals that start a revolution are hard to maintain after the revolution is over. Write an essay that explores your position on the ability of a group to maintain the ideals of a revolution.
    1. Remember to defend, challenge or qualify the statement.
    2. Keep your introduction short.
    3. Use evidence from sources besides Animal Farm.
  2. Tomorrow you will provide feedback to your classmates and have a chance to rewrite your argument.
  3. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Monday, January 13, 2020

Animal Farm part 1 discussion

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Animal Farm discussion for chapters 1-4
    1. building on others' ideas
    2. expressing their own clearly
    3. Come to discussions prepared
  2. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Friday, January 10, 2020

Fortunately unfortunately slides

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Use Conquer question to create a thesis statement.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
    1. Using the graphic organizer for a thesis statement.
  2. Fortunately/Unfortunately to analyze irony in the book. Create a slide deck. Each slide should have a Fortunately/Unfortunately statement along with an image.
  3. Use this GOOGLE FORM to turn in your slides.
    1. Period 1 Google form
    2. Period 2 Google form
  4. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Creating a good thesis statement

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
    1. Using the graphic organizer for a thesis statement.
  2. Animal Farm Quizizz
  3. Fortunately/Unfortunately to analyze irony in the book.
  4. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Analyzing Squealer Speech

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
    1. Finish completing the graphic organizer for Old Major's speech.
    2. Read Squealer's speech at the end of chapter 3.
    3. Fill out a new graphic organizer for Squealer's speech.
  2. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Old Major Speech

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
    1. Fill out the graphic organizer for Old Major's speech.
    2. Look for evidence that answers the Conquer question.
    3. Create an understand and persuade statement.
  2. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework:

Monday, January 6, 2020

Animal Farm

Big Idea: How do authors use novels to make an argument?

Learning Target: Create Command and Conquer questions to guide reading.

Reading: Over the next three weeks you will read Animal Farm. Here is the reading schedule: Chapters 1-4 by Sunday 1/12; Chapters 5-7 by Sunday 1/19; Chapters 8-10 by Sunday 1/26.




Agenda:
  1. Vocabulary Jam! The winning team will have a shorter list.
  2. Rhetorical Analysis graphic organizer. This document will help us all improve our analysis skills.
    1. Read the Rhetorical analysis prompt.
    2. Create a Command and Conquer question.
    3. Read the speech from Old Major.
    4. Find at least two pieces of evidence from the beginning, middle, and end of the speech
  3. Start reading Animal Farm. Create Left and Right Side notes on paper.
Homework: