Chapter 10-12 Ra Ta Ta Presentations.
4th block only Ch R26 10-12 TEWWG Quiz-80% Remember if absent, 3 TEWWG assignments can be dropped from your grade.
Read the Rest of Chapters 13-16 in class. 5th R27-Chapter 13-16 Quiz taken. 4th block to take at the beginning of the next class.
R13-16 Ra Ta Ta presenters drawn and to present at the beginning of the next class. Everyone's name has been drawn now.
All students told to read Chapters 17-20 at home. It is important they read the last part of the book for the final exam on Monday, June 3. An extra credit Exit 15 was distributed to all students and is optional, although completing it will help prepare for the test.
All student markings/logs for each chapter are turned in on the day of your Ra Ta Ta for all markings up until your Ra Ta Ta chapters. Any markings after your book/logs are checked should be submitted on June 3 or anytime during the last week of school.
Chapter assignments on grade:
1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-16, 17-20.
Final exam June 3. Students have an option to write one essay or take the multiple choice exam.
5/31/13
5/28/13
English III 5/28
Chapter 4-5 Ra Ta Ta Presenters last chance to present in class.
Chapters 6-9 Reviewed by Ms. Batten. Exit 13 past due. Submit Exit 14 today after review.
R26-Ch 10-12 Quiz given to 5th. 4th to take at the beginning of the next class. Must read at home.
Chapters 13-14 Read at Home. Chapters 15-16 reading the next class. Chapter 13-16 Quiz next class.
Ra Ta Ta students drawn for Chapters 10-12. To present the next class.
Final Exam June 3. All book markings will be checked at Ra Ta Ta time or on or before Final Exam Day.
Each student should have submitted logs/shown Ms. Batten their book markings for
Ch 1
Ch2-3
Ch 4-5
Ch 6-9
Ch 10-12
Ch 13-16
Ch 17-20
Remember 3 Quizzes/Book Markings or Exit slips can be dropped from your grade.
Chapters 6-9 Reviewed by Ms. Batten. Exit 13 past due. Submit Exit 14 today after review.
R26-Ch 10-12 Quiz given to 5th. 4th to take at the beginning of the next class. Must read at home.
Chapters 13-14 Read at Home. Chapters 15-16 reading the next class. Chapter 13-16 Quiz next class.
Ra Ta Ta students drawn for Chapters 10-12. To present the next class.
Final Exam June 3. All book markings will be checked at Ra Ta Ta time or on or before Final Exam Day.
Each student should have submitted logs/shown Ms. Batten their book markings for
Ch 1
Ch2-3
Ch 4-5
Ch 6-9
Ch 10-12
Ch 13-16
Ch 17-20
Remember 3 Quizzes/Book Markings or Exit slips can be dropped from your grade.
5/21/13
English III 5/21
New calendar distributed
English III EOC-80 minutes
Exit 13-Ch 4-5-17 points distributed. Due at the beginning of the next class-80%
Exit 14-Ch6-9-13 points distributed. Due at the end of class 5/23.
Ch 10-12 Quiz, 5/28 at the beginning of class.
English III EOC-80 minutes
Exit 13-Ch 4-5-17 points distributed. Due at the beginning of the next class-80%
Exit 14-Ch6-9-13 points distributed. Due at the end of class 5/23.
Ch 10-12 Quiz, 5/28 at the beginning of class.
5/20/13
5/17 English III
Chapter 2-3 presenters-4th block
Ch 4-5 Presenters-some present today. To finish next class.
Markings checked-all students drawn for Chapter 1-5. All markings in book/all logs graded for chapters presenting for TEWWG Ra Ta TA and every chapter prior. Each reading section is a 20 point assignment.
R22-Ch 1, R23- Ch 2-3 R24-Ch 4-5 80%
Students didn't take Ch 4-5 Quiz due to lack of time. Exit 13-Chapter 4-5 TEWWG-Complete for Chapters 4-5 to be given out next class. Students will complete Exit 13 after EOC and submit.
By Thursday, students will read Chapters 6-9 and complte Exit 14-Ch 6-9 TEWWG at home.
No one will present for Chapters 6-9, rather whole class will discuss with Batten leading.
English EOC
Ch 4-5 Presenters-some present today. To finish next class.
Markings checked-all students drawn for Chapter 1-5. All markings in book/all logs graded for chapters presenting for TEWWG Ra Ta TA and every chapter prior. Each reading section is a 20 point assignment.
R22-Ch 1, R23- Ch 2-3 R24-Ch 4-5 80%
Students didn't take Ch 4-5 Quiz due to lack of time. Exit 13-Chapter 4-5 TEWWG-Complete for Chapters 4-5 to be given out next class. Students will complete Exit 13 after EOC and submit.
By Thursday, students will read Chapters 6-9 and complte Exit 14-Ch 6-9 TEWWG at home.
No one will present for Chapters 6-9, rather whole class will discuss with Batten leading.
English EOC
5/15/13
5/15 English III
Ch 2-audio finished
Students take R23-Ch 2-3 Quiz TEWWG
Ra Ta Ta presenters-5th block only/ 4th goes next class at beginning of class
Presenters drawn for next class and assigned pages numbers for Ch 4-5. Presenters today turn in markings or show them for Chapters 1-3. For Friday, they will submit all markings through Chapter 5.
Ch 4-5 Quiz-next class. Read at home.
5/21 English EOC
Students take R23-Ch 2-3 Quiz TEWWG
Ra Ta Ta presenters-5th block only/ 4th goes next class at beginning of class
Presenters drawn for next class and assigned pages numbers for Ch 4-5. Presenters today turn in markings or show them for Chapters 1-3. For Friday, they will submit all markings through Chapter 5.
Ch 4-5 Quiz-next class. Read at home.
5/21 English EOC
5/14/13
English III 5/13
Exit 12-Zora-20 points-past due
DO not copy or let others copy. If you are caught copying someone's work or letting them copy, you both will get a zero on the assignment and NOT be able to make it up.
TEWWG Chapter 1-time given to students to go back and mark text (if own book) or complete R22 Ch 1 log, if a book was checked out from the school.
-Ms. Batten reviewed how to complete the logs by going back over page 1 and how it could have been logged. Students istructed to get a minimum of 20 markings per chapter on their log/in their book. They do not have to summarize. If the chapter is 7 pages, they need to mark/log through all 7 pages.
Students given time to read Ch 2-3 TEWWG in class. Students instructed to finish reading both chapters before the next class. Audio is played for students who want to listen to how eye dialect is supposed to be read. Quiz on Ch 2-3, next class. Ch 4-5 also supposed to be read the next class, but most likely will be postponed one class until we catch up.
Students drawn for Ra Ta Ta TEWWG and explanation given. Students drawn each class (5 or more) will have to present pages from the Chapters read by all students. They also will have to turn in all ungraded markings/logs. Students do not have to show their markings or turn in their logs until their name is drawn. They should always be caught up with their markings/log according to the schedule and because we will be taking quizzes daily in class. Every student's markings/logs will be graded eventually.
Students taught how to do TEWWG Ra Ta Ta. With pages given to you, simply point out the excerpt from from the book your quote came from to the class, read some of this excerpt, explain how you marked it and why you marked it. Share at least 3 markings, no more than 5. Choose the best markings to share with the class for your page numbers and try to cover important items. If a student misses their Ra Ta Ta, it will result in a zero assessment grade until they do it. Other students can volunteer to do it for a better Ra Ta Ta score or to get it out of the way.
R22-Ch 1 TEWWG Quiz-80%-25 points taken in class, graded and shown to students.
Students get to drop 3 overall assessments for TEWWG, markings or quizzes.
DO not copy or let others copy. If you are caught copying someone's work or letting them copy, you both will get a zero on the assignment and NOT be able to make it up.
TEWWG Chapter 1-time given to students to go back and mark text (if own book) or complete R22 Ch 1 log, if a book was checked out from the school.
-Ms. Batten reviewed how to complete the logs by going back over page 1 and how it could have been logged. Students istructed to get a minimum of 20 markings per chapter on their log/in their book. They do not have to summarize. If the chapter is 7 pages, they need to mark/log through all 7 pages.
Students given time to read Ch 2-3 TEWWG in class. Students instructed to finish reading both chapters before the next class. Audio is played for students who want to listen to how eye dialect is supposed to be read. Quiz on Ch 2-3, next class. Ch 4-5 also supposed to be read the next class, but most likely will be postponed one class until we catch up.
Students drawn for Ra Ta Ta TEWWG and explanation given. Students drawn each class (5 or more) will have to present pages from the Chapters read by all students. They also will have to turn in all ungraded markings/logs. Students do not have to show their markings or turn in their logs until their name is drawn. They should always be caught up with their markings/log according to the schedule and because we will be taking quizzes daily in class. Every student's markings/logs will be graded eventually.
Students taught how to do TEWWG Ra Ta Ta. With pages given to you, simply point out the excerpt from from the book your quote came from to the class, read some of this excerpt, explain how you marked it and why you marked it. Share at least 3 markings, no more than 5. Choose the best markings to share with the class for your page numbers and try to cover important items. If a student misses their Ra Ta Ta, it will result in a zero assessment grade until they do it. Other students can volunteer to do it for a better Ra Ta Ta score or to get it out of the way.
R22-Ch 1 TEWWG Quiz-80%-25 points taken in class, graded and shown to students.
Students get to drop 3 overall assessments for TEWWG, markings or quizzes.
5/9/13
English III 5/9
Start with quote of the day: participation activity
Finish Exit 12:Zora
class discusses, looks in Zora books, and views power-point on Harlem Renaissance
Students submit Exit 12
Marking key explained-students look at bookmarks
C: Culture, anything that relates to her beliefs, religion, the way she lives
H: History, anything reflecting the time period they live in
P, M, S- Put a squiggly line under the quote you think is a device and then label it as P for personification, M for metaphor, or S for simile
box symbols- box them every time you see them, because eventually you will have an essay relating to symbolism and it will help if you have them all marked ahead of time
Underline main idea/important details- DO NOT underline everything. Reserve the underline for whats extremely important or you think I might ask you quiz questions about.
Character names-Circle the first time you see a character. You do not have to circle them every time.
G-Gender roles-If you see anything that relates to a woman or man's role in society, mark it with a G.
Q-Quote that stands out-these are quotes in which you really like the way she worded something, its stands out as significant and can be any excerpt from the book when the narrator or a character is talking.
:(-tragedy- A lot of tragic, sad things happen to the main character. Mark them with the sad face.
Class learns how to mark Chapter 1 in a book (that they own) or on a piece of paper (if borrowing a book from school or library)
Everyone reads pg 1 together and discusses potential markings
If doing on your own paper:
Put reading entry # R22-Chapter 1 Marking The title: TEWWG Author: Zora Neale Hurston
Pages in reading section: Chapter 1 pgs 1-7
Put columns
Page/ Quote/ Marking/ Extra (explain marking)
1 "ships at a distance have G, M~ Every man gets a dream.
every man's wish on board." comparing dreams to cargo.
1 "Now women..the dream is G Women don't really get to pursue
truth." dreams because of reality.
1 "She had come back from burying Impt detail. Don't know who she is yet or who
the dead." or who she buried
1 "Their eyes flew wide open in C, H probably back then women
judgement." didn't have rights or she is from
a small town that is very religious.
1 "They passed nations through M~ They gossiped or told long stories?
People don't pass nations through
their mouths
2 "Quote from pg 2" marking Information that helps me
understand why you marked
it this way.
Must continue marking anything from bookmark until the last page of the reading section,
which in this chapter goes to pg 7, in most books. There shouldn't be holes from page to
page. Students documenting markings should list a minimum of 20 items per chapter.
If marking in book, simply mark the item in the text and be prepared to present or explain
to class or Ms. Batten.
Next class 10 minutes given to finish marking Ch 1, class discussion, Quiz on Ch 1.
Read and mark Ch 2-3, quiz in class Ch 2.
Ra Ta Ta discussion and markings check.
Finish Exit 12:Zora
class discusses, looks in Zora books, and views power-point on Harlem Renaissance
Students submit Exit 12
Marking key explained-students look at bookmarks
C: Culture, anything that relates to her beliefs, religion, the way she lives
H: History, anything reflecting the time period they live in
P, M, S- Put a squiggly line under the quote you think is a device and then label it as P for personification, M for metaphor, or S for simile
box symbols- box them every time you see them, because eventually you will have an essay relating to symbolism and it will help if you have them all marked ahead of time
Underline main idea/important details- DO NOT underline everything. Reserve the underline for whats extremely important or you think I might ask you quiz questions about.
Character names-Circle the first time you see a character. You do not have to circle them every time.
G-Gender roles-If you see anything that relates to a woman or man's role in society, mark it with a G.
Q-Quote that stands out-these are quotes in which you really like the way she worded something, its stands out as significant and can be any excerpt from the book when the narrator or a character is talking.
:(-tragedy- A lot of tragic, sad things happen to the main character. Mark them with the sad face.
Class learns how to mark Chapter 1 in a book (that they own) or on a piece of paper (if borrowing a book from school or library)
Everyone reads pg 1 together and discusses potential markings
If doing on your own paper:
Put reading entry # R22-Chapter 1 Marking The title: TEWWG Author: Zora Neale Hurston
Pages in reading section: Chapter 1 pgs 1-7
Put columns
Page/ Quote/ Marking/ Extra (explain marking)
1 "ships at a distance have G, M~ Every man gets a dream.
every man's wish on board." comparing dreams to cargo.
1 "Now women..the dream is G Women don't really get to pursue
truth." dreams because of reality.
1 "She had come back from burying Impt detail. Don't know who she is yet or who
the dead." or who she buried
1 "Their eyes flew wide open in C, H probably back then women
judgement." didn't have rights or she is from
a small town that is very religious.
1 "They passed nations through M~ They gossiped or told long stories?
People don't pass nations through
their mouths
2 "Quote from pg 2" marking Information that helps me
understand why you marked
it this way.
Must continue marking anything from bookmark until the last page of the reading section,
which in this chapter goes to pg 7, in most books. There shouldn't be holes from page to
page. Students documenting markings should list a minimum of 20 items per chapter.
If marking in book, simply mark the item in the text and be prepared to present or explain
to class or Ms. Batten.
Next class 10 minutes given to finish marking Ch 1, class discussion, Quiz on Ch 1.
Read and mark Ch 2-3, quiz in class Ch 2.
Ra Ta Ta discussion and markings check.
5/8/13
5/7 English III
Finish R20-R21 Connections-Group Assignment-80%-APOM pgs 131-150
Due Today 5/7
Make TEWWG Bookmark with poster board provided in class. Bookmark should have all of the following markings, which you will mark throughout the reading of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
C-Cultural references
H-History/reflects time
P-Personification (put a squiggly line under the text and label with P)
M-Metaphor (put a squiggly line under the text and label with M)
S-Simile ((put a squiggly line under the text and label with S)
box symbols
underline main idea or important details
circle character names the first time you see them
G-gender roles
Q-Quotes that stand out to you as powerful
:( -Tragedy/tragic event
Students last chance to get extra credit for TEWWG own copies, today.
Students without their own copy, get to go checkout book from bookroom.
Students told to read Chapter 1 for homework. The next class, 5/9, they will learn how to mark the text in their book, or if they don't have their own book, on paper.
R22-TEWWG Ch 1 Quiz-80% and mark check Ch 1- on 5/9 (everyone responsible for, as its on the calendar distributed to all students)
Exit 12-Zora-20 pts-distributed to students. Students can attach the exit slip to their answers.
1) How long did it take Hurston to write TEWWG? (1pt)
2) List 3 interesting facts about Hurston’s life.(3pts)
3) Even though her novel is fiction, name one event from Hurston’s life that she used as inspiration in the book. (1 pt)
4) Who brought Hurston out of obscurity, why did they and how did they (be specific)? (3pts)
5) What was the Harlem Renaissance? Explain in at least 2 sentences.(2pts)
6) Name one reason scholars had a problem with the name Harlem Renaissance?(1pt)
7) Name one person in Hurston's circle, their accomplishments and how they helped Hurston accomplish her dream. (3pts)
8) Why did Richard Wright criticize TEWWG? Give at least two reasons. (2pts)
9) Considering her accomplishments as a writer, what was unusual about Hurston’s death?(2pts)
10) How did Hurston’s books fight stereotypes for black women in fiction? (2pts)
Batten-lectures about Zora Neale Hurston's life and students are given a copy of the Zora booklet to answer all exit slip questions. Exit 12 Due next class, 5/9
Due Today 5/7
Make TEWWG Bookmark with poster board provided in class. Bookmark should have all of the following markings, which you will mark throughout the reading of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
C-Cultural references
H-History/reflects time
P-Personification (put a squiggly line under the text and label with P)
M-Metaphor (put a squiggly line under the text and label with M)
S-Simile ((put a squiggly line under the text and label with S)
box symbols
underline main idea or important details
circle character names the first time you see them
G-gender roles
Q-Quotes that stand out to you as powerful
:( -Tragedy/tragic event
Students last chance to get extra credit for TEWWG own copies, today.
Students without their own copy, get to go checkout book from bookroom.
Students told to read Chapter 1 for homework. The next class, 5/9, they will learn how to mark the text in their book, or if they don't have their own book, on paper.
R22-TEWWG Ch 1 Quiz-80% and mark check Ch 1- on 5/9 (everyone responsible for, as its on the calendar distributed to all students)
Exit 12-Zora-20 pts-distributed to students. Students can attach the exit slip to their answers.
1) How long did it take Hurston to write TEWWG? (1pt)
2) List 3 interesting facts about Hurston’s life.(3pts)
3) Even though her novel is fiction, name one event from Hurston’s life that she used as inspiration in the book. (1 pt)
4) Who brought Hurston out of obscurity, why did they and how did they (be specific)? (3pts)
5) What was the Harlem Renaissance? Explain in at least 2 sentences.(2pts)
6) Name one reason scholars had a problem with the name Harlem Renaissance?(1pt)
7) Name one person in Hurston's circle, their accomplishments and how they helped Hurston accomplish her dream. (3pts)
8) Why did Richard Wright criticize TEWWG? Give at least two reasons. (2pts)
9) Considering her accomplishments as a writer, what was unusual about Hurston’s death?(2pts)
10) How did Hurston’s books fight stereotypes for black women in fiction? (2pts)
Batten-lectures about Zora Neale Hurston's life and students are given a copy of the Zora booklet to answer all exit slip questions. Exit 12 Due next class, 5/9
5/3/13
5/3 English III
Submit 2 articles (was homework- related to the following topic: American students are undereducated and either don't realize this, don't care or find themselves lacking knowledge needed for college or the workforce. Remember to email them to battens@duvalschools.org, put your printed versions to the in basket or give them to Ms. Batten via your USB or thumbdrive. 20%
Jaywalking segment shown to students and discussed as a class. Jaywalking is where Jay Leno, The Tonight Show host walks around asking common knowledge questions to every day people.
Jaywalking-Part 1
Jaywalking-Part 2
Discussion Question: After watching both clips, does this segment Jay Leno does reveal anything about the true intelligence of the people he is questioning? Explain.
4th-Learns Connection-see notes from last blog given to 5th block.
5th-Reviewed Connections.
Don't be vague: This reminded Cindy of baseball (not enough detail). Sam connected because he saw this in a book. (in what book) Mary related to the violence on the news. (Be more specific)
Groups given 30 to 45 minutes to work on R20-21 Connections. Due 5/7.
Calendars distributed. Students warned that they will be held responsible for everything on that calendar. The Ch1 marking and reading will be coming next Tuesday. On Thursday, we will take a quiz on Chapter 1. Students cannot use I wasn't here as an excuse for not taking a quiz, because they have when all quizzes are.
Exit 12 20 points:Zora- distributed to 5th only. Due on Tuesday, 5/7.
Jaywalking segment shown to students and discussed as a class. Jaywalking is where Jay Leno, The Tonight Show host walks around asking common knowledge questions to every day people.
Jaywalking-Part 1
Jaywalking-Part 2
Discussion Question: After watching both clips, does this segment Jay Leno does reveal anything about the true intelligence of the people he is questioning? Explain.
4th-Learns Connection-see notes from last blog given to 5th block.
5th-Reviewed Connections.
Don't be vague: This reminded Cindy of baseball (not enough detail). Sam connected because he saw this in a book. (in what book) Mary related to the violence on the news. (Be more specific)
Groups given 30 to 45 minutes to work on R20-21 Connections. Due 5/7.
Calendars distributed. Students warned that they will be held responsible for everything on that calendar. The Ch1 marking and reading will be coming next Tuesday. On Thursday, we will take a quiz on Chapter 1. Students cannot use I wasn't here as an excuse for not taking a quiz, because they have when all quizzes are.
Exit 12 20 points:Zora- distributed to 5th only. Due on Tuesday, 5/7.
5/1/13
4/29-5/1 English III
4/29- 4th- Most kids American History EOC testing. Students in class, conference about grade and work on missing assignments
5th-Conference with Batten about grade. Class discussion: Whats are some problems if someone graduates, but is not truly educated or is missing major links in their education?
5/1 Early Release
4th- Class discussion: Whats are some problems if you/students graduate, but you/they are not truly educated or are missing major links in your/their education?
What came up in discussion: You could be easily manipulated, people will take advantage of you financially, People won't take you seriously, You can't live off minimum wage $7.69 your whole life and be independent, You might not be able to get your dream job, the US won't be able to progress in the technological field, low income jobs, job finding and getting into college would be more difficult, America could become a 3rd world country, students won't know good study habits, the only knowlege they will have is being able to use smartphones or the internet, which is inaccurate information to a degree and what if it isn't always around, they will struggle in college and be forced to dropout to pursue another career, they might become content, unaware or complacent with their own ignorance (Ex: How do you feel about suffrage? People not knowing what suffrage is and arguing with those that do, unaware it isn't suffering of women.), nuclear warfare, develop a life long lack of motivation because everything was handed to them in school.
Students in danger of passing English III, must complete the following mandatory assignment. Students might be in danger of passing if they failed one semester (half of the year) or if they are currently failing this grading term.
Mandatory-if not passing English III/might not pass English III-will be graded
1. What is your plan for graduating high school if you do not pass, this class, this year? Is this plan realistic? Explain.
2. What are some conflicts/obstacles in your life which interfere with your success? Be specific and detailed as you can. Mention anything that could help you.
3. What are some self-sabotoging behaviors (mention at least two) you have? Be specific. What is your specific plan for fixing these things? Why is it important to fix some of them?
4. What will your future be like if you don't graduate high school? Explain. (Can be creative or simply answer in an elaborate way).
Time given in class to work on this assignment. Submitted in class on 5/1.
Students who didn't have to this assignment were given time to work on anything they haven't yet submitted this term or new work.
Homework assignment-Due 5/3 Bring in 2 articles that relate to American studetns lack of education, their ignorance or complacency with being ignorant. These articles can be printed, brought in on a usb drive or emailed to battens@duvalschools.org. If emailing, be sure you actually email the article or a link to the article. Try to find articles others wouldn't find. (Ms. Batten shows students how to find these articles in class. Example Article at http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/dumb-as-a-rock-you-will-be-absolutely-amazed-at-the-things-that-u-s-high-school-students-do-not-know
(students cannot bring in this article)
5th: Connections taught.
For notetaking if needed:
Connections: Whey you can personally relate or connect to the reading.
Keywords: I connect, I remember, I relate, I recall, I was reminded of
Types of connections:
Text to text: when you see something in your text which you recall seeing in another book, movie, tv show or anything that once was a text
Text to self: when you see something in your text which happened to you or someone you are close with
Text to world: when you see something in the text that is currently happening in the world around you, current events, politics, etc
R20-21 Connections-Group-80% pg 131-150
This is the first reading entry you've ever been able to do as a group. Each of you must contribute to it and in your strategy column, make sure you use each student's name. You only need to turn in one assignment, with all of your names. Copies can be made for your portfolios. Less time will be given to complete, since you are doing this in class and with a group. You still need 5 of them per entry,
Class starts together. Students for the first time ever are allowed to use Ms. Batten's connections to start off this reading entry, however, they need to put Ms. B or Ms. Batten in front of connnections.
Ra Ta Ta done in class by Ms. Batten
pg/ quote / strategy: connections / extra
131 "God shall wipe away I (Ms. B) remember(s) going to I(Ms. B) believe(s)
all tears.." many funerals in which this verse this verse is meant
was read. More recently it was at to give solace to
my (her) friend Polly's dad's funeral mourners that their
loved one is in peace.
text-to-self
131 "valley of the I(Ms. B) connected this to a It's an allusion to the bible
shadow of popular song years ago in the song and in this book
death" by Coolio called text-to-text
Gangta's Paradise
which played in the
Dangerous Mind's
movie. This is the
chorus of that song.
You and your group will finish the rest of this assignment. Make sure you put each person's name before
their connection.
Examples: So and so connected with this because
Susie was reminded of...... because
John could relate because
W5-Gothic short/story poem 100 pts. Turned in late today for -10 points
R16 Figurative Devices Cnotes
5th-Conference with Batten about grade. Class discussion: Whats are some problems if someone graduates, but is not truly educated or is missing major links in their education?
5/1 Early Release
4th- Class discussion: Whats are some problems if you/students graduate, but you/they are not truly educated or are missing major links in your/their education?
What came up in discussion: You could be easily manipulated, people will take advantage of you financially, People won't take you seriously, You can't live off minimum wage $7.69 your whole life and be independent, You might not be able to get your dream job, the US won't be able to progress in the technological field, low income jobs, job finding and getting into college would be more difficult, America could become a 3rd world country, students won't know good study habits, the only knowlege they will have is being able to use smartphones or the internet, which is inaccurate information to a degree and what if it isn't always around, they will struggle in college and be forced to dropout to pursue another career, they might become content, unaware or complacent with their own ignorance (Ex: How do you feel about suffrage? People not knowing what suffrage is and arguing with those that do, unaware it isn't suffering of women.), nuclear warfare, develop a life long lack of motivation because everything was handed to them in school.
Students in danger of passing English III, must complete the following mandatory assignment. Students might be in danger of passing if they failed one semester (half of the year) or if they are currently failing this grading term.
Mandatory-if not passing English III/might not pass English III-will be graded
1. What is your plan for graduating high school if you do not pass, this class, this year? Is this plan realistic? Explain.
2. What are some conflicts/obstacles in your life which interfere with your success? Be specific and detailed as you can. Mention anything that could help you.
3. What are some self-sabotoging behaviors (mention at least two) you have? Be specific. What is your specific plan for fixing these things? Why is it important to fix some of them?
4. What will your future be like if you don't graduate high school? Explain. (Can be creative or simply answer in an elaborate way).
Time given in class to work on this assignment. Submitted in class on 5/1.
Students who didn't have to this assignment were given time to work on anything they haven't yet submitted this term or new work.
Homework assignment-Due 5/3 Bring in 2 articles that relate to American studetns lack of education, their ignorance or complacency with being ignorant. These articles can be printed, brought in on a usb drive or emailed to battens@duvalschools.org. If emailing, be sure you actually email the article or a link to the article. Try to find articles others wouldn't find. (Ms. Batten shows students how to find these articles in class. Example Article at http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/dumb-as-a-rock-you-will-be-absolutely-amazed-at-the-things-that-u-s-high-school-students-do-not-know
(students cannot bring in this article)
5th: Connections taught.
For notetaking if needed:
Connections: Whey you can personally relate or connect to the reading.
Keywords: I connect, I remember, I relate, I recall, I was reminded of
Types of connections:
Text to text: when you see something in your text which you recall seeing in another book, movie, tv show or anything that once was a text
Text to self: when you see something in your text which happened to you or someone you are close with
Text to world: when you see something in the text that is currently happening in the world around you, current events, politics, etc
R20-21 Connections-Group-80% pg 131-150
This is the first reading entry you've ever been able to do as a group. Each of you must contribute to it and in your strategy column, make sure you use each student's name. You only need to turn in one assignment, with all of your names. Copies can be made for your portfolios. Less time will be given to complete, since you are doing this in class and with a group. You still need 5 of them per entry,
Class starts together. Students for the first time ever are allowed to use Ms. Batten's connections to start off this reading entry, however, they need to put Ms. B or Ms. Batten in front of connnections.
Ra Ta Ta done in class by Ms. Batten
pg/ quote / strategy: connections / extra
131 "God shall wipe away I (Ms. B) remember(s) going to I(Ms. B) believe(s)
all tears.." many funerals in which this verse this verse is meant
was read. More recently it was at to give solace to
my (her) friend Polly's dad's funeral mourners that their
loved one is in peace.
text-to-self
131 "valley of the I(Ms. B) connected this to a It's an allusion to the bible
shadow of popular song years ago in the song and in this book
death" by Coolio called text-to-text
Gangta's Paradise
which played in the
Dangerous Mind's
movie. This is the
chorus of that song.
You and your group will finish the rest of this assignment. Make sure you put each person's name before
their connection.
Examples: So and so connected with this because
Susie was reminded of...... because
John could relate because
W5-Gothic short/story poem 100 pts. Turned in late today for -10 points
R16 Figurative Devices Cnotes
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