J#41 "Every new idea looks crazy at first." -Alfred North Whitehead
J#42 "I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my sould by making me hate him." Booker T. Washington
J#43 "No person can be a good leader unless he takes genuine joy in the successes of those under him." W. A. Nance
DAILY- R5-Does Modern Society Make us Fat, R7 Marigolds, R8 Pushing Envelopes, R9 Police Beat, R10-Malcom X.
For Participation, mark the text using a key. Put the key on each article. Mark key words in the questions. Use the short and extended response frame to answer and fill out your identifying strengths chart while answering and when we review each passage. Final day to submit passages is 3/8. No more will be accepted after this date.
DAILY- Computer Lab- Explorer- past due. New site focus.florida-achieves.com. Login is the same as explorer. Each student is assigned different strands based on their weak areas of FCAT. You are required to do two assessments for each skill given to you. Keep working until it says no assessments left. Your score should be passing or should go up to passing from assessment 1 to 2.
3/4/10
2/22/10
2/19 A-2/22 B
J#40 "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Think, Pair, Share
Portfolios due: To be graded, they must be left in your group's storage spot. If you don't want me to grade it yet, take it with you or leave me a note, however, you will lose 2 points a day for it not being turned in on time.
Finish word and short/extended group assignment.
Finish conferencing with Ms. Batten if not done.
Make sure you turn in Exit slip 11.
Half of class goes to computer lab to work on explorer, the rest of class to work in class on R5 with Ms. Batten
Think, Pair, Share
Portfolios due: To be graded, they must be left in your group's storage spot. If you don't want me to grade it yet, take it with you or leave me a note, however, you will lose 2 points a day for it not being turned in on time.
Finish word and short/extended group assignment.
Finish conferencing with Ms. Batten if not done.
Make sure you turn in Exit slip 11.
Half of class goes to computer lab to work on explorer, the rest of class to work in class on R5 with Ms. Batten
2/17 A-2/18 B
J#39 "He has not learned the lesson of life who does not everyday surmount a fear." Gaius Julius Caesar
Think, pair, share
Exit slip 11: 1)Why is it important to answer all short or extended response questions completely? 2)What elements must you include in the short response to receive full credit? 3) What elements must you include in the extended response to receive full credit? 4)Why should you find something important to mark in each passage? 5)Why should you mark key words in FCAT questions?
Mini-lesson- short/extended response review of parts and frames; gallery walk model short/extended response, Vocabulary Wall-word wall explanation.
Work Period:
Group work: Go to the short and extended response models and copy down the 2 examples for the short response and the 2 examples for the extended response only. Then make sure all of your names are on the paper.
Word- Choose a word with Ms. Batten's approval. Then put the word at the top of the paper so that it is visible, with the part of speech next to it. Below the word illustrate the word meaning. Under the illustration write a sentence using the word and context clues. Make it in color and visible. Ms. Batten must approve your word before you hang it or receive credit.
EXPLORER: DUE 2/19 A-2/22 B
10th- up to 100 questions of timeline and challenge list completely done
9th-up to 130 questions of the timeline and challenge list completely done
Think, pair, share
Exit slip 11: 1)Why is it important to answer all short or extended response questions completely? 2)What elements must you include in the short response to receive full credit? 3) What elements must you include in the extended response to receive full credit? 4)Why should you find something important to mark in each passage? 5)Why should you mark key words in FCAT questions?
Mini-lesson- short/extended response review of parts and frames; gallery walk model short/extended response, Vocabulary Wall-word wall explanation.
Work Period:
Group work: Go to the short and extended response models and copy down the 2 examples for the short response and the 2 examples for the extended response only. Then make sure all of your names are on the paper.
Word- Choose a word with Ms. Batten's approval. Then put the word at the top of the paper so that it is visible, with the part of speech next to it. Below the word illustrate the word meaning. Under the illustration write a sentence using the word and context clues. Make it in color and visible. Ms. Batten must approve your word before you hang it or receive credit.
EXPLORER: DUE 2/19 A-2/22 B
10th- up to 100 questions of timeline and challenge list completely done
9th-up to 130 questions of the timeline and challenge list completely done
2/16/10
2/12 A-2/16 B
J#38 "Only the supressed word is dangerous." Ludwig Borne
Think pair share, record group examples.
Exit slip 10 due- conferences finished
Take out R1-Marking/Responding- Review as a class. If not here for it, copy the board. To be checked.
Point breakdown on FCAT
New Explorer assignment given
By 2/19 A-2/22 B
9th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions of timeline (total of 130)
Do Challenge List
10th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions (total of 100)
Do Challenge list
Class splits into groups:
Half of class to do R5-Does Modern Society Make us Fat with marking/answering/charts
Other Half sent to the library to work on explorer
Think pair share, record group examples.
Exit slip 10 due- conferences finished
Take out R1-Marking/Responding- Review as a class. If not here for it, copy the board. To be checked.
Point breakdown on FCAT
New Explorer assignment given
By 2/19 A-2/22 B
9th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions of timeline (total of 130)
Do Challenge List
10th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions (total of 100)
Do Challenge list
Class splits into groups:
Half of class to do R5-Does Modern Society Make us Fat with marking/answering/charts
Other Half sent to the library to work on explorer
2/11/10
2/9 B-2/11 B
J#37 "Difficulties are meant to rouse, not to discourage." William Every Channing
Think, pair, share, record examples from each group member.
Exit slip 10- What was your Reading SSS score from last year? 2)How many points do you need to pass or improve your level? 3) What scores did you receive in SSS Benchmarks 4) What scores did you receive on the practice FCAT Benchmarks? 5)What level were you at with SSS? What level are you now? 6)Have your reading scores or level improved? 7)Why or why not (give 3 reasons)
Copy questions and leave room for answers. Meet with teacher to conference about FCAT scores.
Catch up in FCAT Explorer if not done. New assignment coming.
Work on Makeup work if not done with it. List of assignments on the board.
Think, pair, share, record examples from each group member.
Exit slip 10- What was your Reading SSS score from last year? 2)How many points do you need to pass or improve your level? 3) What scores did you receive in SSS Benchmarks 4) What scores did you receive on the practice FCAT Benchmarks? 5)What level were you at with SSS? What level are you now? 6)Have your reading scores or level improved? 7)Why or why not (give 3 reasons)
Copy questions and leave room for answers. Meet with teacher to conference about FCAT scores.
Catch up in FCAT Explorer if not done. New assignment coming.
Work on Makeup work if not done with it. List of assignments on the board.
2/5 B-2/8 A
No Journal-
Conference with teacher about your W11 essay score.
With group write an introduction, supporting paragraph and conclusion for the Expository prompt given. Make sure the paragraph is elaborate, has transition and high level words.
When finished, work on Writer's choice, if not finished.
Conference with teacher about your W11 essay score.
With group write an introduction, supporting paragraph and conclusion for the Expository prompt given. Make sure the paragraph is elaborate, has transition and high level words.
When finished, work on Writer's choice, if not finished.
2/4/10
2/3 B-2/4 A
No Journal
Mini-lesson
Managing time more efficiently, what to do when stuck in brainstorming, eliminating bad ideas, combining similar ideas
Exit slip 9: When you receive your FCAT Writing prompt, what steps should you take before starting to write your essay? 2)If you have time left after writing, what should you do?
W13-Writing Prompt-Practice 2- 30 minutes. In 30 minutes brainstorm each of the 3 topics. Do not go over 30 minutes. Use the strategies we talked about.
When finished, turn into the basket and finish W12-My Improvements. Remember to staple your old version to your new one.
If you finish with W12, work on Explorer. Rembember to catch up so that you aren't behind.
Mini-lesson
Managing time more efficiently, what to do when stuck in brainstorming, eliminating bad ideas, combining similar ideas
Exit slip 9: When you receive your FCAT Writing prompt, what steps should you take before starting to write your essay? 2)If you have time left after writing, what should you do?
W13-Writing Prompt-Practice 2- 30 minutes. In 30 minutes brainstorm each of the 3 topics. Do not go over 30 minutes. Use the strategies we talked about.
When finished, turn into the basket and finish W12-My Improvements. Remember to staple your old version to your new one.
If you finish with W12, work on Explorer. Rembember to catch up so that you aren't behind.
2/1/10
2/1 B-2/2 A
No Journal
Finish W11 45 minute essay. Also turn in the 3 practice brainstorms for the topics given to you the last class. Turn into basket at end of time.
When finished, do W12- My improvements 2. Choose from the following list of assignments:
W12 My Improvements
NEW
Choose one of the assignments below, based on your area of need.
The Comma 743-748 Excer 11,12,13
Sentence combining 2- 373-375 Excer A,B,C
Plural V. Possessive 760-762 Excer 20 and 439-440 Excer 1,2,3,4
OLDER
-Sentence Combining: p 360-366
-Fragments 557-558 Do Excer 23, 24
-Run-ons: 559-561 Do Excer 25,26
-Tense: 589-591 Do Excer 3,4,5
-Usage: 691-695 Do Excer 1,2
-S/v Disagree: pg 613-615, Do Excer 1,2,3
-Transitions: pg 74, Do: Choose 3 groups of transitions and write 3 paragraphs, using one group of transitions per paragraph-see Ms. Batten for further instructions
-Spelling: pg 828-834 Do Excer 1,2
OR Choose your own assignment with Ms. Batten's approval
Choose an assignment based on your writing needs. Remember you will have to correct the wrong answers using Ms. Batten's directions, so do your best the first time you complete the assignment.
If your assignment meets the approval of Ms. Batten, try to catch up in FCAT Explorer if you are behind, as there will be a new assignment coming immediately after FCAT Writes.
Also, writing conferences to continue.
Finish W11 45 minute essay. Also turn in the 3 practice brainstorms for the topics given to you the last class. Turn into basket at end of time.
When finished, do W12- My improvements 2. Choose from the following list of assignments:
W12 My Improvements
NEW
Choose one of the assignments below, based on your area of need.
The Comma 743-748 Excer 11,12,13
Sentence combining 2- 373-375 Excer A,B,C
Plural V. Possessive 760-762 Excer 20 and 439-440 Excer 1,2,3,4
OLDER
-Sentence Combining: p 360-366
-Fragments 557-558 Do Excer 23, 24
-Run-ons: 559-561 Do Excer 25,26
-Tense: 589-591 Do Excer 3,4,5
-Usage: 691-695 Do Excer 1,2
-S/v Disagree: pg 613-615, Do Excer 1,2,3
-Transitions: pg 74, Do: Choose 3 groups of transitions and write 3 paragraphs, using one group of transitions per paragraph-see Ms. Batten for further instructions
-Spelling: pg 828-834 Do Excer 1,2
OR Choose your own assignment with Ms. Batten's approval
Choose an assignment based on your writing needs. Remember you will have to correct the wrong answers using Ms. Batten's directions, so do your best the first time you complete the assignment.
If your assignment meets the approval of Ms. Batten, try to catch up in FCAT Explorer if you are behind, as there will be a new assignment coming immediately after FCAT Writes.
Also, writing conferences to continue.
1/28 A-1/29 B
No Journal
Brainstorming Practice:
Discuss as a class the process one goes through when first receiving and FCAT writing prompt
1)Read prompt/mark important words
2)Decide if it is persuasive or expository
3)Brainstorm/eliminate things you will not write about
4)Write essay
5)Proofread/edit
W11-Writing Prompt-Practice 1
With the 3 prompts given to you, provide a logical brainstorm for what you would write about for each prompt. Number the 3 brainstorms. Do not spend any longer than 20 minutes on each one, preferably 10 to 15 minutes.
Practice essay (also part of W11): Must be done in 45 minutes. Ask Ms. Batten for the Prompt.
Brainstorming Practice:
Discuss as a class the process one goes through when first receiving and FCAT writing prompt
1)Read prompt/mark important words
2)Decide if it is persuasive or expository
3)Brainstorm/eliminate things you will not write about
4)Write essay
5)Proofread/edit
W11-Writing Prompt-Practice 1
With the 3 prompts given to you, provide a logical brainstorm for what you would write about for each prompt. Number the 3 brainstorms. Do not spend any longer than 20 minutes on each one, preferably 10 to 15 minutes.
Practice essay (also part of W11): Must be done in 45 minutes. Ask Ms. Batten for the Prompt.
1/25/10
1/25 B - 1/26 A FCAT PRACTICE
Students are taking FCAT Practice today. If in class, makeup can be completed for FCAT explorerer or the current term.
1/23/10
1/7 A-1/25 A
1/7-1/8
J#32 "It is dangerous to be right on matters which the established authorities are wrong." Voltaire
Exit slip 8:
1)What are the parts of an expository essay? 1B)Briefly explain each part 2) What are the parts of a persuasive essay? 2B)Briefly explain each part
Lesson-Trivia review- Trivia competition between groups
Begin essay parts sort with group, cut parts, prepare envelopes
1/11 A-1/12 B
J#33 "It is better to deserve honors and not have them, rather than to have honors and not deserve them." -Mark Twain
Groups work on essay sorts and studying for essay sort quiz
Exit slip 8 to be turned in
Individual Conferences exit slip 1-7 and writing
1/13 A-1/14 B
Creative Writing
J#34 "The man who doesn't read good books is no better than the man who cannot read them." Mark Twain
Exit slip 8 past due
Mini-conferences Exit slip 1-7- and writing
Explanation essay parts/essay return
-Groups continue group sort of essay parts, brainstorm explained as well
-Closing: To be quizzed by teacher on your groups matched essay parts.
1/15 A-1/19 B
J#35 "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." Socrates
Group sort quizzes finished. Group sort past due.
Group brainstorm assignment turned in. Identify if the following 5 topics are persuasive or expository:
1)Should internet use be monitored for youths 16 and younger?
2)Write to convince your school principal whether school uniforms should be worn?
3)Write to explain the changes you would make to modern classes to make them more comfortable.
4)Should the driving age be changed to 18 and older?
5)Write to explain what your dream job would be and why.
Now each group must use the model brainstorms, persuasive and expository and brainstorm 3 of these above topics in detail. Turn into basket.
1/20 A-1/21B
1/20 A- catch up/behind
1/21 B- J#35 see above
Read Expository student model and Persuasive student model in class; discuss
Essay Quiz; graded and reviewed.
Conferences continued exit slip 1-7 and writing scores.
1/25 A J#36 "Of those that say nothing, few are silent." Thomas Neill
Read Expository student model and Persuasive student model in class; discuss
Review persuasive and expository parts. Essay Quiz; graded and reviewed.
Conferences continued exit slip 1-7 and writing scores.
J#32 "It is dangerous to be right on matters which the established authorities are wrong." Voltaire
Exit slip 8:
1)What are the parts of an expository essay? 1B)Briefly explain each part 2) What are the parts of a persuasive essay? 2B)Briefly explain each part
Lesson-Trivia review- Trivia competition between groups
Begin essay parts sort with group, cut parts, prepare envelopes
1/11 A-1/12 B
J#33 "It is better to deserve honors and not have them, rather than to have honors and not deserve them." -Mark Twain
Groups work on essay sorts and studying for essay sort quiz
Exit slip 8 to be turned in
Individual Conferences exit slip 1-7 and writing
1/13 A-1/14 B
Creative Writing
J#34 "The man who doesn't read good books is no better than the man who cannot read them." Mark Twain
Exit slip 8 past due
Mini-conferences Exit slip 1-7- and writing
Explanation essay parts/essay return
-Groups continue group sort of essay parts, brainstorm explained as well
-Closing: To be quizzed by teacher on your groups matched essay parts.
1/15 A-1/19 B
J#35 "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." Socrates
Group sort quizzes finished. Group sort past due.
Group brainstorm assignment turned in. Identify if the following 5 topics are persuasive or expository:
1)Should internet use be monitored for youths 16 and younger?
2)Write to convince your school principal whether school uniforms should be worn?
3)Write to explain the changes you would make to modern classes to make them more comfortable.
4)Should the driving age be changed to 18 and older?
5)Write to explain what your dream job would be and why.
Now each group must use the model brainstorms, persuasive and expository and brainstorm 3 of these above topics in detail. Turn into basket.
1/20 A-1/21B
1/20 A- catch up/behind
1/21 B- J#35 see above
Read Expository student model and Persuasive student model in class; discuss
Essay Quiz; graded and reviewed.
Conferences continued exit slip 1-7 and writing scores.
1/25 A J#36 "Of those that say nothing, few are silent." Thomas Neill
Read Expository student model and Persuasive student model in class; discuss
Review persuasive and expository parts. Essay Quiz; graded and reviewed.
Conferences continued exit slip 1-7 and writing scores.
12/15/09
12/8 A-12/15 B
12/8-12/9
J#28 "You don't get harmony when everyone sings the same note." Doug Floyd
J#29 "Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one." Malcom S. Forbes
Mark persuasive essay using the persuasive essay key from the board. See Ms. Batten if you need a copy.
12/10-12/11
J#30 "When we see men of contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves." Confucius
Have four classmates read and grade your essay. Make sure they include their name, their score and an explanation for the score.
12/14-12/15
J#31 "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." Aristotle
Exit slip 7
1)What is the highest writing score (6 point scale) you've received on a writing assessment this year? 2)What scores were you given on your persuasive essay about TV censorship? 3)What is your goalscore for the next writing assessment? 4)What do you plan to do to achieve this goal?
Finish peer grading of Persuasive essay rewrite and fill out exit slip 7.
FCAT explorer- catch up/makeup day
J#28 "You don't get harmony when everyone sings the same note." Doug Floyd
J#29 "Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one." Malcom S. Forbes
Mark persuasive essay using the persuasive essay key from the board. See Ms. Batten if you need a copy.
12/10-12/11
J#30 "When we see men of contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves." Confucius
Have four classmates read and grade your essay. Make sure they include their name, their score and an explanation for the score.
12/14-12/15
J#31 "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." Aristotle
Exit slip 7
1)What is the highest writing score (6 point scale) you've received on a writing assessment this year? 2)What scores were you given on your persuasive essay about TV censorship? 3)What is your goalscore for the next writing assessment? 4)What do you plan to do to achieve this goal?
Finish peer grading of Persuasive essay rewrite and fill out exit slip 7.
FCAT explorer- catch up/makeup day
12/3/09
12/4 A- 12/7 B
BY TODAY: You should be finished with, and your next explorer grade will be for: completing all skill seminar lessons, 10th graders completing post-test, if sent to you, at least 40 questions of the timeline and then their challenge list corrections, and 9th graders completing their challenge list, then 30 more questions of their timeline.
FINISH
1. Login to www.fcatexplorer.com
2. Login is your last name followed by first initial ex: smithj and password is the number 16 followed by the first 4 letters of your last name, and then the month and date you were born ex: 16smit0322
3. After you have taken the pretest or completed at least 40 questions of the timeline, complete all skill seminar lessons. You will be graded on your completion of each lesson. Try to do well on each as a score is assigned to you for each lesson you complete.
4. If you finish skill seminar lessons today (9th graders have to click on airplane to get to it) start, or continue the reading timeline
5. If you already started the timeline, do not continue until you go to your challenge list and correct each wrong answer. If your challenge list doesn't show, click on any passage, until main menu becomes visible, click on main menu and the challenge list should pop up.
FINISH
1. Login to www.fcatexplorer.com
2. Login is your last name followed by first initial ex: smithj and password is the number 16 followed by the first 4 letters of your last name, and then the month and date you were born ex: 16smit0322
3. After you have taken the pretest or completed at least 40 questions of the timeline, complete all skill seminar lessons. You will be graded on your completion of each lesson. Try to do well on each as a score is assigned to you for each lesson you complete.
4. If you finish skill seminar lessons today (9th graders have to click on airplane to get to it) start, or continue the reading timeline
5. If you already started the timeline, do not continue until you go to your challenge list and correct each wrong answer. If your challenge list doesn't show, click on any passage, until main menu becomes visible, click on main menu and the challenge list should pop up.
12/2/09
12/2 A 12/3 B
No journal
1. Login to www.fcatexplorer.com
2. Login is your last name followed by first initial ex: smithj and password is the number 16 followed by the first 4 letters of your last name, and then the month and date you were born ex: 16smit0322
3. After you have taken the pretest or completed at least 40 questions of the timeline, complete all skill seminar lessons. You will be graded on your completion of each lesson. Try to do well on each as a score is assigned to you for each lesson you complete.
4. If you finish skill seminar lessons today (9th graders have to click on airplane to get to it) start, or continue the reading timeline
5. If you already started the timeline, do not continue until you go to your challenge list and correct each wrong answer. If your challenge list doesn't show, click on any passage, until main menu becomes visible, click on main menu and the challenge list should pop up.
1. Login to www.fcatexplorer.com
2. Login is your last name followed by first initial ex: smithj and password is the number 16 followed by the first 4 letters of your last name, and then the month and date you were born ex: 16smit0322
3. After you have taken the pretest or completed at least 40 questions of the timeline, complete all skill seminar lessons. You will be graded on your completion of each lesson. Try to do well on each as a score is assigned to you for each lesson you complete.
4. If you finish skill seminar lessons today (9th graders have to click on airplane to get to it) start, or continue the reading timeline
5. If you already started the timeline, do not continue until you go to your challenge list and correct each wrong answer. If your challenge list doesn't show, click on any passage, until main menu becomes visible, click on main menu and the challenge list should pop up.
11/30-12.1
Creative writing
J27 "every generation laughs at the old trend but follows religiously the new." Henry David Thoreau
Think pair share and discuss
Finish
-w8 my improvements
-W9 persuasive essay edited first draft and rewrite
- exit slip 6
Conferences finished
J27 "every generation laughs at the old trend but follows religiously the new." Henry David Thoreau
Think pair share and discuss
Finish
-w8 my improvements
-W9 persuasive essay edited first draft and rewrite
- exit slip 6
Conferences finished
11/23/09
11/19 A-11/24 B
Creative Writing
J#24
Essential Question/Exit Slip 6-What was my initial score in FCAT explorer? What skill seminar lessons have I completed so far? What strands/skills do I need to work on according to Explorer?
Journal, Think, Pair Share or Study for Vocab Test
Mini-lesson: Teacher conferences explained. Meeting about writing improvements and FCAT explorer progress.
-Gallery walk; foldable explained; Vocab Test Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving break
Work Period: W8-My Improvements: Due
Corrections to be made for wrong answers
W10-Vocab 1-Write definitions, draw a picture and write a sentence- foldable
11/23-11/24 -W11 Vocab Test 1
(absurd, maddening, foliage, laborious, inferior)
-Write a story using all five words properly. Be sure to
add context clues, so that I know, that you know the meaning of each word. The story must make coherent sense.
W9- Persuasive Essay rewrite
Peer Edit- Have at least one person review, edit and sign their name. Then do a rewrite. Staple old version to new version
W-9-Persuasive Essay Prompt: Should television be censored for youth? Write to convince your reader whether youth should have censored TV.
Assessment: Exit slip, Persuasive Essay rewrite, edited first draft/W8 -DUE
Homework: Continue Explorer Skill Seminar and Timeline
Study for Vocab Test M 11/23 A, T 11/24 B
J#24
Essential Question/Exit Slip 6-What was my initial score in FCAT explorer? What skill seminar lessons have I completed so far? What strands/skills do I need to work on according to Explorer?
Journal, Think, Pair Share or Study for Vocab Test
Mini-lesson: Teacher conferences explained. Meeting about writing improvements and FCAT explorer progress.
-Gallery walk; foldable explained; Vocab Test Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving break
Work Period: W8-My Improvements: Due
Corrections to be made for wrong answers
W10-Vocab 1-Write definitions, draw a picture and write a sentence- foldable
11/23-11/24 -W11 Vocab Test 1
(absurd, maddening, foliage, laborious, inferior)
-Write a story using all five words properly. Be sure to
add context clues, so that I know, that you know the meaning of each word. The story must make coherent sense.
W9- Persuasive Essay rewrite
Peer Edit- Have at least one person review, edit and sign their name. Then do a rewrite. Staple old version to new version
W-9-Persuasive Essay Prompt: Should television be censored for youth? Write to convince your reader whether youth should have censored TV.
Assessment: Exit slip, Persuasive Essay rewrite, edited first draft/W8 -DUE
Homework: Continue Explorer Skill Seminar and Timeline
Study for Vocab Test M 11/23 A, T 11/24 B
11/18/09
11/17A-11/18 B
CREATIVE WRITING
J#24 "Why does the Air Force need expensive new bombers? Have the people we've been bombing over the years been complaining?" -George Wallace
Think, Pair, Share and Discuss
Exit Slip 5: What is a counter-argument? What was/will be your counter-argument for today's essay topic on censorship?
Mini-Lesson: Review parts of the persuasive essay and W7 Notes
1) w8-My Improvements: Choose an assignment based on your area of need. Make sure you read the lesson before the exercises, because ANY wrong items will be corrected by you.
2) Write W9-persuasive essay: due today in basket
Prompt: Should television be censored for youth? Write to convince your reader whether youth should have censored TV
Assessment: Exit Slip/Persuasive Essay/W8
YB/6th
J#27
Reminder: Faculty contacts due 11/20; Ads or call slips due 11/24 (reminder of each and importance and impact on grade)
Reference section of manual reviewed in detail
Class Duties performed
Marketing Project:
-Detailed Plan with group returned with my notes (5)
-Implementation- You performing your plan and putting it into action in stages 1,2,3 (20 points)
YB/7th
Both days: Groups split up articles from copy section and list all of the questions the reporter had to ask to write the story. They are to label each set of questions with a title.
J#24 "Why does the Air Force need expensive new bombers? Have the people we've been bombing over the years been complaining?" -George Wallace
Think, Pair, Share and Discuss
Exit Slip 5: What is a counter-argument? What was/will be your counter-argument for today's essay topic on censorship?
Mini-Lesson: Review parts of the persuasive essay and W7 Notes
1) w8-My Improvements: Choose an assignment based on your area of need. Make sure you read the lesson before the exercises, because ANY wrong items will be corrected by you.
2) Write W9-persuasive essay: due today in basket
Prompt: Should television be censored for youth? Write to convince your reader whether youth should have censored TV
Assessment: Exit Slip/Persuasive Essay/W8
YB/6th
J#27
Reminder: Faculty contacts due 11/20; Ads or call slips due 11/24 (reminder of each and importance and impact on grade)
Reference section of manual reviewed in detail
Class Duties performed
Marketing Project:
-Detailed Plan with group returned with my notes (5)
-Implementation- You performing your plan and putting it into action in stages 1,2,3 (20 points)
YB/7th
Both days: Groups split up articles from copy section and list all of the questions the reporter had to ask to write the story. They are to label each set of questions with a title.
Creative Writing/Yearbook 11/13 A-11/16 B
CREATIVE WRITING
J#23 "Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in the best light." Jennie Jerome Churchill
Think, pair, share and discuss
Portfolio check (10 points)
Exit Slip 4- What is the main difference between persuasive and expository writing? What items must be in persuasive writing that you don't have to have in expository? (Due before end of class)
Mini-Lesson Discussion of the differences between expository verses persuasive writing. Counter arguement discussed and examples given.
Work Period
Vocabulary Word Wall- Choose a word from the word wall, write the name at the top of your paper. Define the word with your group in student friendly language and put the part of speech. Draw a picture which illustrates the meaning of the word, then write a sentence, using context clues, that uses the word.
Read Expository/Persuasive Essays in class (6.0 congress essay, If You Assign My Book Don't Censor It). Parts of the persuasive essay discussed in detail and counter-arguement discussed again
W7-Persuasive/Expository- take notes from board-with Writer's Choice book
If time, start W8- My Improvements
Choose one of the assignments below, based on your area of need.
-Sentence Combining: p 360-366
-Fragments 557-558 Do Excer 23, 24
-Run-ons: 559-561 Do Excer 25,26
-Tense: 589-591 Do Excer 3,4,5
-Usage: 691-695 Do Excer 1,2
-S/v Disagree: pg 613-615, Do Excer 1,2,3
-Transitions: pg 74, Do: Choose 3 groups of transitions and write 3 paragraphs, using one group of transitions per paragraph-see Ms. Batten for further instructions
-Spelling: pg 828-834 Do Excer 1,2
OR Choose your own assignment with Ms. Batten's approval
Assessment: Exit slip due
YB/6th- J#26
Staff Organization section reviewed in class. Ladder assignment given to groups and checked off as a grade.
Reminder: Faculty contacts due 11/20; Ads or 10 call slips due 11/24
Journals checked the last class; turn in if not graded
Marketing Plans returned to groups to start implementing plans.
7th- Interviews past due-revise if needed. Copy section reviewed of manual
J#23 "Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in the best light." Jennie Jerome Churchill
Think, pair, share and discuss
Portfolio check (10 points)
Exit Slip 4- What is the main difference between persuasive and expository writing? What items must be in persuasive writing that you don't have to have in expository? (Due before end of class)
Mini-Lesson Discussion of the differences between expository verses persuasive writing. Counter arguement discussed and examples given.
Work Period
Vocabulary Word Wall- Choose a word from the word wall, write the name at the top of your paper. Define the word with your group in student friendly language and put the part of speech. Draw a picture which illustrates the meaning of the word, then write a sentence, using context clues, that uses the word.
Read Expository/Persuasive Essays in class (6.0 congress essay, If You Assign My Book Don't Censor It). Parts of the persuasive essay discussed in detail and counter-arguement discussed again
W7-Persuasive/Expository- take notes from board-with Writer's Choice book
If time, start W8- My Improvements
Choose one of the assignments below, based on your area of need.
-Sentence Combining: p 360-366
-Fragments 557-558 Do Excer 23, 24
-Run-ons: 559-561 Do Excer 25,26
-Tense: 589-591 Do Excer 3,4,5
-Usage: 691-695 Do Excer 1,2
-S/v Disagree: pg 613-615, Do Excer 1,2,3
-Transitions: pg 74, Do: Choose 3 groups of transitions and write 3 paragraphs, using one group of transitions per paragraph-see Ms. Batten for further instructions
-Spelling: pg 828-834 Do Excer 1,2
OR Choose your own assignment with Ms. Batten's approval
Assessment: Exit slip due
YB/6th- J#26
Staff Organization section reviewed in class. Ladder assignment given to groups and checked off as a grade.
Reminder: Faculty contacts due 11/20; Ads or 10 call slips due 11/24
Journals checked the last class; turn in if not graded
Marketing Plans returned to groups to start implementing plans.
7th- Interviews past due-revise if needed. Copy section reviewed of manual
11/12/09
11/10A-11/12 B
Creative Writing
J#22 "The illiterate of the 21st century, will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who are not able to learn, unlearn and relearn." Alvin Toffler
Think, pair share, discuss with class
Word wall illustration-group assignment. Choose a word from the word wall and illustrate it as shown on the board.
Exit slip 4- Essential Questions: How is expository different than persuasive writing? What must you have in persuasive that you do not have to have in expository?
W7-Expository/Persuasive notes.
J#22 "The illiterate of the 21st century, will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who are not able to learn, unlearn and relearn." Alvin Toffler
Think, pair share, discuss with class
Word wall illustration-group assignment. Choose a word from the word wall and illustrate it as shown on the board.
Exit slip 4- Essential Questions: How is expository different than persuasive writing? What must you have in persuasive that you do not have to have in expository?
W7-Expository/Persuasive notes.
11/6/09
11/5 B-11/9 B
Yearbook/6th 11/5
-New seats
-Faculty contacts due; if not turned in, 2nd conference with teacher about this assignment mandatory
-Fix captions, turn in, staple caption notes and old captions
-Review manual sections, starting with captions
-Start listening more, talking less
-Follow the Rules
-Journal check 2 (10 points)
Creative Writing
J#21 "Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Theresa, Leonardo Da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein." -H. Jackson Brown
Think Pair share, record examples from group members, share with class
Work Period:
-Finish Group work, if not finished (20 questions)
-Staple new version to old version and to your individual questions
-FCAT explorer- Pretest or Timeline (40 questions-9th graders)
-Do as many skill seminar lessons as possible. Start with your weak strands (see R6 notes)
-Portfolio check-next class
-Go back to classroom, next class. Make sure you get your portfolio there for the check.
-New seats
-Faculty contacts due; if not turned in, 2nd conference with teacher about this assignment mandatory
-Fix captions, turn in, staple caption notes and old captions
-Review manual sections, starting with captions
-Start listening more, talking less
-Follow the Rules
-Journal check 2 (10 points)
Creative Writing
J#21 "Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Theresa, Leonardo Da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein." -H. Jackson Brown
Think Pair share, record examples from group members, share with class
Work Period:
-Finish Group work, if not finished (20 questions)
-Staple new version to old version and to your individual questions
-FCAT explorer- Pretest or Timeline (40 questions-9th graders)
-Do as many skill seminar lessons as possible. Start with your weak strands (see R6 notes)
-Portfolio check-next class
-Go back to classroom, next class. Make sure you get your portfolio there for the check.
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