10/23-10/25 B-English III

10/23- M&M 20)preface: n.v

pre: before         fari: to say

preface: an introduction to a book or speech, an introduction

Write a sentence using the word in context, and have a peer review. 
 
R4-Cnotes-Independent Reading Entries. Take Cnotes as Ms. Batten lectures about how to complete the reading entries. Add the model of how to complete a reading entry, after lecture.

·         Head paper

·         Title of Book/Author

·         4 columns always: pg/quote/strategy/Extra

·         Only put what triggers the strategy you are using-in this case, the question that pops in your head. Do not write the whole quote

·         Use key words for the strategy to indicate which strategy you are using, like if you were connecting: I relate, I connect, I recall, visualizing: I see, I hear, I smell, Questions-simply have to be in question format

·         Extra is used in many different ways-It depends on the strategy. You must use it as much as you can and it must be helpful. You could extend the question, answer it, infer the answer-Maybe… Perhaps… Don't use it just because I'm looking, make it useful.

·         Must chart 5 strategies from the 10 pages-it doesn’t matter where they fall in those 10 pages. Must put pg to pg on your entry to indicate pages read

·         Must summarize the 10 pages of reading. Do not start with anything like: These pages are about.. This part of the book…. Just say what it’s about-get down to the main idea.

·         Right now we are only focused on one strategy per set, eventually we will mix them: Asking Questions, Inferences, Visualizing, Connections

·         Every 2 weeks, a set of 2 reading entries is due. A set includes, 2 reading entries, each entry must have a total of 10 pages read (20 per set),  5 charted reading strategies (10 per set)

·         First entry R5-R6-Asking Questions- is due Nov. 5. This gives you 5 class days and 14 days. This means you would have to read 1.5 pages a day or 4 pages per class. There is no excuse for not finishing. If you ever finish other work before others, you must work in independent reading entries.  Eventually you will have to present reading entries to the class. Students will randomly be drawn and will have time to prepare for this.

MODEL: DO NOT TURN THIS MODEL IN AS YOUR ENTRY: It is only to show you how to do the reading entries. Your entry should start with pg 10-where we left off. 

  

pg/                 quote/                          Ask ?/                                                Extra

 2              "left..my country"     Why would he leave his country?        Maybe he left because                                                                                                    they were trying to

                                                                                                         draft him

2               "not sung"              Does he hate religious hymns?

2              "Owen Meany"       How did Owen persuade the narrator to         Perhaps Owen took

                                              be religious?                                                 him to an Anglican

                                                                                                                  church

2           "legs of a doll"            What physical ailment does he have?          he was born too soon

3           "pass him overhead"     How much does he weigh?

Pg 1 to 10

Owen Meany introduced Johnny to God and has a physical ailment. (main idea-sentence summary) 

Class reads pages 1-10 together. Students told they can check out books or purchase book for extra credit.

Exit 5:Reading Entries-8pts
1. What percentage of your grade do independent reading entries account for? (1 pt)
2. Explain in detail how one successfully completes a set of reading entries. (5 pts)
3. Why isn't there an excuse for students who don't turn reading entries on time? (2 pts)


10/25

M&M 21)posterior
post=after   posterus= coming after   no suffix

Infer meaning: Some students enter school from the posterior baseball field, rather than entering through the front.
Meaning: located in back or at the rear, or to come after in sequence or time
Do: own sentence, and peer review

Take out R4-Cnotes from last class. Review and with your group, add a level 1, 2, and 3 question.

Independent Reading-15 minutes- work on R5-R6-pgs 11-30 A Prayer For Owen Meany. Due 11/5. Do not talk during reading time. Use the time to work on the entries which will be due 11/5. Batten monitors to make sure students are setting up paper properly.

W2-Outline/Venn-Add Prompt: see prompt below as well.

1.   

Turn in R4-Cnotes, and Exit 5

Problems with Group Essays-reviewed. Essays returned. Add to W1-Cnotes/fix

             Major problems with group practice essays-this is why we did this-so you could fix it before the actual assessment grade. Problems: Not using transitions properly or at all, not elaborating, off topic, writing about something not in thesis, awkward, wordy or not following 10 writing tips at all, not comparing and contrasting, having no idea what point to point is, although discussed multiple times, peer reviewers not really helping at all-and putting false comments, not following directions, not listening, not looking at notes or not taking notes properly

 

Model reviewed with Class: Students told to use the model to help them.

 Intro reviewed: Start with a hook, have a connector (needed so hook and thesis flow together), and end with a thesis (works comparing/authors, the points being used to make the comparison/contrast, the so what-purpose for comparing)

Support: Use both types of transitions (to transition between works-refer to works in same order each time and comparison contrast transitions), focus on one point per paragraph-which you completely elaborate and compare and contrast. Refer to the 10 writing tips and don't make those mistakes. Point to point-when you stick to one point per supporting paragraph and fully elaborate it. You cannot randomly list points in one paragraph.

Conclusion: Reverse the introduction. Start with your restated thesis, include connection, end by relating back to your hook. 

Remember the stories are online. Go to Holt book online  login: tparker806  pw:braves

The Due date is now 10/30 not 10/29. You will lose 10 points off each class day late.  

In Search of Identity – Our Mother’s Garden 1294-1297 

Straw Into Gold Cisneros-1310-1314, my.hrw.com login:tparker806, pw: braves

 Essay Details:

W2-Compare/Contrast In Search of Our Mother’s Garden, Straw Into Gold.

-Due 10/30- typed or neatly written- double spaced

-Fill out outline wksht-completely

-self editing rubric (if you cannot give yourself a high score-fix on final draft),

 Final Draft-Must have intro, 2 Elaborate supporting paragraphs  with transitions, 1 conclusion, use Point-to-point organization, free of errors (10 writing tips)-100 points/80%

Turn W1-Writing Tip notes in with essay

Prompt: Compare and contrast  Alice Walker’s “In Search of Our Mother’s Garden” and Sandra Cisneros “Straw Into Gold” in any of the following aspects: plot, characters, setting, journey for identity, author’s background, author's style, family influences, cultural background, main idea, author’s purpose

10/17-10/19 English III

10/17 Early Release

18) Obstreperous:
ob: down, against, facing to    stepere: to make a noise   ous: forms adj

The student was not allowed to leave class on hall pass not because she was being obstreperous or unruly, but because she didn't have her ID.

Write your own sentence, draw a picture and have a peer review.

W1-Compare/Contrast-C notes- Finished. Add on the 10 writing mistakes you should never make in this class again. You will lose points for any of these mistakes each time I see it in your essay or paragraphs.

Answer Exit 3, 4 and submit.

With group finish group conclusion. Start peer reviewing group paragraphs. Write the following 
questions down on your group idol/xfactor assignment:
Peer Eval 1-5- min of one sentence response for each question
1. Did they use transitions?
2. Is it clear which show they are referring to at all times?
3. Did they elaborate/provide detail?
4. Did they stick to one point/topic?
5. Did grammar/spelling interfere with understanding (look for 10 writing problems discussed)?

Make sure each person who evaluates your paragraph puts their sentence response for each question they answer, their name and an overall rating for your paragraph.


10/19

19) perfidious
per: through, thorough      fid, perfidy: fid: to split  perfidy: act of unfaithfulness     ous:  forms adj

The reality star's perfidious brother revealed intimate secrets to the press for $10,000.
Infer meaning:

Write a sentence, draw a picture, have a peer review


Turn in Exit 3, 4-80% Must be turned in today. All work for grading term 1 must be submitted by today. Use W1-Cnotes to help you answer the questions.

Ms. Batten talks to class about: attitude problems-don't have them, own up to your wrongs if caught doing something you know you shouldn't do, don't throw tantrums, Its not just you in this class-so don't dominate and answer all of the questions and don't ask questions that don't apply to the whole class in the middle of class discussion, I'm here to teach you, not entertain you or be your friend. I should expect a lot from you. I should challenge you. Get used to it. I'm not changing, but you will.

Support: Finish peer reviews-explanation given to students again for how to complete

Turn in Group work today: Your Own Copy
-Venn Diagram
-Group Intro (hook, connector, thesis)
-Your own supporting paragraph
-Group Conclusion
-Peer review-5 sentence responses, names and ratings from the # of reviewers (at least 2)
-Revised/Rewritten supporting paragraph (If revising, use different color)

Take out W1-Compare/Contrast Essay and add the following directions for W2-"In Search of Our Mother's Garden" and "Straw Into Gold" 
-record heading of Essay-Its due 10/29-100 points/80%
-Must be typed or neatly written and double spaced
-Must submit outline wksht and self editing rubric completely filled out by yourself. Remember to revise your paper after you've edited if you cannot give yourself 5's or 6's
-Must include 4 paragraphs )1 intro, 2 elaborate supporting, 1 conclusion
-Must be point-to-point organization
-Must be free of errors 1-10 on these notes
-Use the model essay given to you to assist you
-keep W1-Compare/Contrast notes and turn them in on 10/29 with the essay


ALL WORK for grading term 1 MUST BE SUBMITTED BY TODAY. Next week, students who turned in 75% of their work can complete grade recovery through tutoring by fixing any assignments they didn't do well on. If you didn't turn in 75% you cannot recover your grade.

10/15 English III

Start new M&M set 16)implicit:

im= in, on, toward   plicare= to ply, to fold, to interweave

definition: implied,  communicated without directly saying something; absolutely, completely

Ex: implicit trust, implicit confidence, implicit agreement
DO: your own sentence, picture, peer review

Group papers-idol/xfactor- returned with editing marks.

Supporting paragraph homework checked-turn in if absent

W1-How to write a compare/contrast essay-cnotes continued-class reviews-how to organize, thesis, hook, connector, whole intro, point-to-point organization several times, transitioning-two types and importance, conclusion. If absent for these notes, you can come to tutoring on Tues. or Thurs. to get them or copying the note portion only from a classmate. If you copy notes from a classmate, don't just copy them. Put them in your own words and make sure you understand what you are writing. Do Not Copy their Levels of Questions.

Groups write conclusion paragraph together. 5th block to do this during next class.

Each group member will turn in their own paper with the following: venn diagam, group intro (hook, connector, thesis), their own supporting paragraph, conclusion, peer editing of supporting paragraph, revised supporting paragraph-40 point participation assignment.

Essay due date for Our Mother's Garden and Straw Into Gold is coming the next class

All work from grading term 1 due 10/17 changed to 10/19 after this class.
If you didn't do your supporting paragraph for your group paper, you must have it in by the next class. Remember to talk to your group members and split the supporting paragraphs up, so that each of your points is covered. More than one person can write about the same point, but the are NOT to work in a group on this paragraph. The should do their OWN supporting paragraph.

10/9-10/11 English III B Day

FCAT Retakes this week

10/9
M&M 16)intracoastal
intra: within   coast: side/edge of land    al: of the kind, pertaining to the form or character of

intracoastal (adj): located or occurring withing a coastline, close to the coast

The Intracoastal Waterway marks the dividing line between Jacksonville and its coastal communities.

Do: Own sentence, no peer review.


Take out Exit 3 and Venn Diagram. 4th block discusses Venn diagram again as a class. Students should add to their diagram anything the class discusses.

Comparision/Contrast essay powerpoint-Student taught how to organize (Venn Diagram), transition, support (point-to-point), write a thesis, and a hook.

Groups write a thesis together on Idol vs. Xfactor, each member on their paper. Group member write a hook together on Idol vs. Xfactor. Each group member must submit their Venn diagram, their group hook, and their group thesis on their own paper to the in basket.

10/11

Study for M&M Quiz 6th block

Copy Exit 4: CC Essay: Intro/Conclusion (7 pts)-80%
1)Where does one place their thesis statement in an essay? (1pt)
2)What 3 things must one do in a comparison/contrast thesis statement (3 pts)
3)Why is it important to make sure your hook and thesis connect? (1pt)
4)What are 2 things one should do in their conclusion? (2 pts)

Students told that Exit 3 and 4 not due until the next class.

Student setup W1-How to Write a Comparison/Contrast Essay

1. Students reminded how to head paper, and told to put title above as well as See Exit 3 and 4 for both essential question and Summary.
2. Organize-Must start by organizing with a diagram such as a Venn Diagram (example Xfactor/Idol)
3. Narrow Diagram down to points that you can write about and choose at least 2 points for support.
4. Thesis statement: Must have the works and author(s) to be compared, the points of comparison/contrast, and the so-what or the why you are comparing these works (to help with the so what think of why the works were created in the first place. For example, Idol and Xfactor were created to give beginning singers a chance to achieve their dream of becoming a singer)
5. Hook: Look back at your thesis. Your hook should relate. You can start with a quote, background info, describe the writing situation, or with a general statement
6. Make sure your groups hook and thesis connect (make sense). Class looks at my model hook ( a quote from Alice Walker) and my thesis (comparing Walker to Cisneros via struggle, family influence and cultural backgrounds). Readers would be confused that I didn't introduce Cisneros if I do not add a middle to connect the hook to the thesis. Write a connector between your hook and thesis with your group (remember you all have your own copy of this group work-all of you write this on your own paper).
7. Students told to refer to the works or the authors throughout paper, otherwise reader will be lost. Also, when referring to the works or the author's always keep them in the same order each time you mention them. This helps your reader as well.
8. Comparison/Contrast transitions must be added to paper or you will not have succeeded at comparing and contrasting. You cannot just point out details without showing how they are related: For example: Similarly on Idol... On the other Hand XFactor... Although Idol..., XFactor
9. Students instructed to split their points/supporting paragraphs up with their group members. Each person writes one paragraph. This is not done as a group. So if my group had rules and judges, 2 of us could write our own paragraphs about the judges, and 2 of us would write our own paragraphs about the rules. Finish this for homework if not done in class. Turn in.

Cnotes to be continued Next Class

Grading Term 1-All Late work Due 10/17-No work accepted after that date

10/5 Pep rally schedule-English III

15) Intercede (V.)
Prefix inter=between ,among   Root cedere=to go

Intercede
to act on behalf of someone in trouble or who having difficulty; mediate

Jim Lehrer interceded Wednesday's presedential debate, but he was crticized for not keeping candiates on subject or within time constraints.

Do own picture, sentence and have somone peer review both.

FCAT scores given to each student. Retake is next week. Passing score discussed (245 Level 3) and students who didn't pass were told to take notes on FCAT discussion for credit.
-Take the test seriously
-Take your time-do not race through it.
-Mark the text using the etools (highlighter for important parts, eliminate choice, mark for review, notepad)
-Read questions carefully
-When reading, predict the questions they will ask you ahead of time
-Use the morphological magic word knowledge that you've acquired
-If its an author's purpose question, elimnate answers with key words that are obviously not the purpose. For example if its informational, they you can eliminate any multiple choice answer that begins with to convince, to persuade and to tell a story.
-Go go fcat.fldoe.org  click on FCAT 2.0 and practice with sample tests and answer keys

College Week discussed briefly. Students told to sign up for ACT/SAT next Wednesday in the library.

Take out Exit 3 and Xfactor/Idol diagram. Students in 4th block see clips from both shows. All students add to Venn Diagram, colloborate with groups and add more to their diagram and review with class, adding even more to their diagram.Each person has their own Venn Diagram. The next class we will write supporting paragraphs for Idol vs. Xfactor.

Remember you will be comparing and contrasting Our Mother's Gardent to Straw Into Gold. We are comparing the two shows to show you how to successfully write a comparison/contrast essay.

Point to Point organization discussed briefly as choosing categories for comparison in which you can generate supporting paragraphs. For example we could write a whole paragraph comparing and contrasting the rules of one show to the other. If we did, we would have to stick to that point the whole paragraph.

Transitioning briefly discussed. Students told transitioning is essential or the reader will get lost. They won't know which show, author you are speaking about and they won't know if you are comparing or contrasting.

H5-Transitions distributed to 5th block.

Next class-Writing supporting paragraphs for idol vs xfactor, reviewing, Cnotes compare/contrast essay tips.

10/3 English III-early release

14)incongruity, copy chart, definition, models and Do: Your own incongruity war (watch clip of example), write  sentence, draw a picture, get a peer to review. If your choice is an incongruity war, record the war between you and a classmate on one M&M paper, while the other person writes look at so and so's paper. That way you don't have to write the war twice.


in=not  congruent=equal, agree   ity=forms abstract nouns that express state or condition

incongruity:contradiction, paradox, something or someone with qualities that conflict; unsuitable; inappropriate, state of being out of place

Model 1: The art show patrons chuckled at the incongruity of a toilet sitting in the middle of Renaissance paintings.
Model 2: He felt immediate incongruity upon entering the classroom, because students were following procedures he wasn't yet familiar with.

Papers returned-students told to pay attention to exit slip questions, what they are asking, how many points each question is worth and to write the whole question. Students are losing points because they aren't listening for answers during instruction, they aren't answering the whole question and they aren't looking at the amount of points to see how many answers I want.

Copy Exit 3:Compare/Contrast: Support (7 points)-80%

 1)Describe the point-to-point compare/contrast organization (2 pts) 2)Justify the importance of transitioning in a compare/contrast essay? (2 pts) 3)List at least 3 ways you will be evaluated on your supporting paragraphs (3 pts)

You will not be able to answer every question this class. This exit slip is due on 10/5. 

Everyone take out American Idol/Xfactor Venn diagram or create a large Venn diagram leaving plenty of room for details. Keep this/there is no number-it will become group work, but each person must have their own copy.

4th block: Need to play all clips: Conan, Xfactor, Idol

5th block: Played the rest of Xfactor clip, Idol clip and started Venn diagram on own.

10/1-English III

13) excerpt-  copy chart and definition from a classmate, but write your own sentence
-Batten discusses student appropriate behaviors and difference between teacher and student such as not talking when teacher or classmate is sharing class info., raising hand and waiting to be called on, not blurting out things that only pertain to you in the middle of class, not distracting class with inappropriate or unnecessary comments, not getting upset about rules being enforced when procedures were reviewed for 2 weeks at beginning of school

MAP pre-test 30 min

R3-Straw Into Gold due-turn in to basket (Allusions/Notes chart)- Was homework and time given in last class to complete

Review Straw Into Gold: Class discusses 1312, cultural allusion/Mexican culture, 1312-Cisneros broke a cultural taboo, 1312-brothers, parents and schooling influence on her writing, 1313 "There was a hunger I didn't have a name for"-writing begins, 1314-My mother flourished-similar to Walker's mother-gardens, 1314, I've done all kinds of things (last part of story), 1315-question 1 answer is A- metamorphosis doesn't mean answer has the word change in it

Differences/Similarities discusses between the two stories: family influence (mother vs whole family), both wrote about becoming writers but in different styles (one written mostly about her mother's story, the other is mostly the author's story), allusions (one has a lot and they are more direct, the other not as many and they are subtle or indirect), Both wrote for the same purpose

Turn in Exit 2-SIG-9 pts

Performance Task to Compare and Contrast both stories-discussed in class. It will be 100 points/80% and I will walk you through every part.

Each student creates a large venn diagram for American Idol vs. Xfactor-Conan Obrien clip and Xfactor clip played for 5th block. 4th block continually falling behind. To continue the next class.

9/27 B English III

M&M 12)malaise (n.): Copy chart, definition, sentence. Then do your own sentence using context clues and draw a picture illustrating the meaning of the word.

Group duties officially assigned. Participation points will be deducted if students do not complete this when given time.

My.hrw.com described in class as the Holt book online. Students reminded that the login: tparker806 and password: braves is at the top of their class procedures handout. Students shown how to use the book on this site so they always have access to the Holt book at home.

Battensclasses.blogspot.com reviewed. 4th-Reviews problems with Ain't I a Woman. All classes review R3-SIG setup and what the class did together the last class. Students given 20 minutes to finish this chart on their own. They must read through pg 1314. R3-SIG due today or finish for homework and have 
next class.

Ms. Batten gives all remaining Class Procedures Tests. If absent, must come in during lunch or after school. She also conferences with almost every student about their R3-SIG assignment.

Review of Straw Into Gold-the essay. Both classes to continue review the next class. Exit 2-SIG-80% not due until the next class.