Progress reports distributed in class and signed for today (9/16)
J#4 After watching the following clip, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4cUN402kNo respond emotionally to the clip in a detailed paragraph.
A2-Pretest-Author's Purpose
When done with pre-test work on R7-9 (Asking Questions) due 9/22.
Ra Ta Ta- Teacher demonstrates on the board how to do reading entries for Asking questions reading entries with Owen Meany book. Reteaches how to setup and document.
Dicussion about plagarism and the consequences if caught cheating or turning in someone else's work as your own. Class 2 offense.
Reminder to copy Exit slip 3 and how exit slips are supposed to work. Students are told not to copy someone's exit slip, as it should reflect their knowledge of what was taught, in their own words, not their ability to copy someone's paper.
Teacher reminded students when she gives suggestions to improve their grade not to get an attitude with her for, because it is her job. She expects them to do their job and try to improve and learn.
Backmap-Perfomance Task with Group (group work)
On a piece of paper, write down the performance task for unit 1, in the center of the paper. Write is small enough so you can write branches out to the side. The branches will consist of everything students will need to learn before completing this assessment. Turn in.
Perfomance Task: The works we have read in this unit all have to do with different cultural groups in America. Develop a logical argument suporting or refuting the following sentence: America still provides access for all people to the "American Dream." Use th works you have read in this unit as support for your argument.
Read article about Ellis Island. On a piece of paper tell me why her family immigrated to America and if the American dream worked out for her family. Explain.
