English Final: Timed Writing

Today I will: 

• Students will analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  They will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about their Lit Circle books selecting evidence to support their claim.

Please Take out: 
-A few pieces of paper
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Lit Circle Timed Writing

Homework:

No Homework :) 

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Lit Circle Timed Writing Prep

Today I will: 

• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Please Take out: 
- your novel
-Evidence Collector

Today's Agenda:
Prep for your Final Lit Circle Timed Writing on Monday

All Evidence Collectors due at the end of the block today and will be passed out on Monday

Homework:

Finish reading novel if need be and prep for Timed Writing on Monday 

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle Timed Writing Intro and Prep

Today I will: 

• analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  

Please Take out: 
-your novel

Today's Agenda:
1. Read silently for 20 minutes
2. Go over Timed Writing Prompt
3. Brainstorm conflicts in your literature circle novel
4. Work on Evidence Collectors

Homework:

Finish reading your Literature Circle novel; timed writing in class on Monday 12/19

Let's Get Started!

Personal blog post

Today I will: 

• Write and publish an online blog post utilizing new writing and blogging skills
• Make personal connections with students in the classroom by reading and commenting on their blog posts.

Please Take out: 
- your novel
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Read silently for 15 minutes
2. Write and publish your final Personal blog post

Homework:

Finish reading your literature circle novel; no written homework due

Let's Get Started!

Lit Circle #3

Today I will: 

• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a tic-tac-toe blog post and then engage in an online discussion by commenting on my group member's posts

Please Take out: 
-novel
-Discussion worksheet for HW
-Setting worksheet due last Friday
-Did you publish your personal blog post?

Today's Agenda:
1. Read Silently for 15 minutes
2. Write third and final  Lit Circle Tic Tac Toe Blog Post
3. Meet with Lit Circle groups and share out discussion worksheet

Homework:

Finish reading novel by Friday; Lit Circle Timed Writing in class on Monday 

Let's Get Started!

Personal Blog Post #2

Today I will: 

• Write and publish an online blog post utilizing new writing and blogging skills
• Make personal connections with students in the classroom by reading and commenting on their blog posts.

Please Take out: 
- your novel

Today's Agenda:
1. Read silently for 15 minutes
2. Write and publish your second personal tic-tac-toe blog post

Homework:

Read your lit circle novel and complete discussion questions due tomorrow

Last day to submit make-up or late work is this Wednesday 12/14

Let's Get Started!

Lit circle #2

Today I will: 

• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a tic-tac-toe blog post and then engage in an online discussion by commenting on my grou pmember's posts

Please Take out: 
-novel
-Setting worksheet for HW
-Did you publish your personal blog post?

Today's Agenda:
1. Read Silently for 15 minutes
2. Check Illuminate for your grade on LC Blog Post 1 before beginning post 2
3. Write second  Lit Circle Tic Tac Toe Blog Post
         Lit Circle #1 posts were a bit lackluster, please dive deeper into your analysis and length of post
3. Meet with Lit Circle groups and share out setting worksheet

Homework:

Read novel and work on Discussion Question Worksheet due on Tuesday for Lit Circle #3

Let's Get Started!

Personal Blog Post Tic Tac Toe

Today I will: 

• Write and publish an online blog post utilizing new writing and blogging skills 
• Make personal connections with students in the classroom by reading and commenting uon their blog posts. 

Please Take out: 
-novel
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Read Lit Circle Novel
2. Introduce and write your first Personal Blog Post Tic Tac Toe

Homework:

Read Lit Circle novel and complete setting worksheet due tomorrow

Let's Get Started!

Literature Circle #1- Round 2

Today I will: 

• Make comparisons between my novel and my life and publish an online entry 

Please Take out: 
-novel
-Discussion Questions for HW

Today's Agenda:
1. Read Silently for 10 minutes
2. Write first Lit Circle Tic Tac Toe Blog Post
3. Meet with Lit Circle groups and discuss questions

Homework:

Read novel and work on Setting Worksheet due on Friday for Lit Circle #2

Let's Get Started!

O Brother There's More!

Today I will: 

• Make comparisons between The Odyssey  and the film O Brother Where Art Thou

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Begin watching O Brother Where Art Thou and complete movie notes
2. Read your Lit Circle novel

Homework:

Read your Lit Circle book and work on Discussion Questions due Tomorrow 

Let's Get Started!

O Brother!

Today I will: 

• Submit a final draft of my Hero's Journey Narrative to Turnitin.com
• Make comparisons between The Odyssey  and the film O Brother Where Art Thou

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Submit Final Draft of Hero's Journey Narrative on Turnitin.com

1. Email: 20171234@schscougars.org
2. Password: 031388JW (birthday followed by capitalized first and last initial)

2. Go over O Brother Movie Notes

3. Begin watching O Brother Where Art Thou

Homework:

Read your Lit Circle book and work on Discussion Questions due Wednesday 

Let's Get Started!

Happy Friday Ya'll!

Today I will: 

• Establish a reading schedule with my Lit Circle Group
• Make any corrections needed to my Hero's Journey Narrative due Monday

Please Take out: 
-Your Lit Circle Novel

Today's Agenda:
1. Establish a reading schedule with your Lit Circle Group
2. Go over discussion question homework due next Wednesday
3. Work on Hero's Journey Narratives
4. Introduce Lit Circle Tic-Tac-Toe blogging opportunities

Homework:

Make any necessary changes to your Hero's Journey Narrative. Final drafts will be submitted via Turnitin.com on Monday

Read lit circle book and work on Discussion Questions due Wednesday

Let's Get Started!

Final Odyssey Test

Today I will: 

• Apply concepts and skills learned during the study of The Odyssey to a final, summative assessment.

Please Take out: 
-a Chromebook
-Final Study Guide
-The Meeting of Father and Son
-The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

Today's Agenda:
1. Turn in work
2. Take Final Odyssey Exam

Homework:

Work on Narrative
Read Lit Circle Novel 

Let's Get Started!