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Weekly Agenda & Announcements
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March 18- 22, 2024
Monday
1. Bell Ringer # 6
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
a. Review text-dependent questions from last week
- Finish/Share/Submit Summaries
- Post-Reading Anticipation Guide
- Index Cards- Vote Sane/Insane
- Begin gathering/collecting evidence to determine reliability of the Narrator (Sane/Insane)
Tuesday
- Bell Ringer # 7
2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
a. Compare/Contrast Video to Story
b. Complete Analysis while viewing
Wednesday
1. Bell Ringer # 8
a. Discuss video/story analysis from yesterday
b. Discuss roles for Socratic/Debate
c. Continue gathering/collecting evidence to determine reliability of the Narrator (Sane/Insane)
Thursday
- Bell Ringer #9
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
- Debate/Socratic Discussion
Friday
- Bell Ringer #10
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
a. Finish Debate/Socratic Discussion
b. Reflection
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
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Procedures/Activities/Tasks: (May be in bullet form)
March 11- March 15, 2024
Monday
Teacher Inservice
Tuesday
1. Bell Ringer #1 (LEAP Review)
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
- Intro to Poe video clip
- Review Unfamiliar Vocabulary in Context (from Friday)
- Read and discuss story
Wednesday
- Bell Ringer #2 (LEAP Review)
2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
a. Reread/Annotate
b. Expand Sentences to Summarize the story
c. Answer Text-based questions using story
Thursday
- Bell Ringer #3 (LEAP Review)
2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
- Finish & discuss text-based questions.
- Compare Narrative POV T-chart Handout (references John Lye’s article)
- Analyze the effect of repetition, sentence structure and pacing.
- Identify & discuss the effect of differences in POV.
Friday
- Bell Ringer #4 (LEAP Review)
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
a. Evaluate the narrator’s argument-locate evidence/examples which support and /or contradict his claim.
b. Record the evidence on the Evidence Chart handout
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March 4 – 8, 2024
Monday
- Bell Ringer #6
- “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
- Review/Discuss Character Charts in Canvas
- Cold Read Task/Test Day 1- Multiple Choice
Tuesday
- Bell Ringer #7
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
a. Cold Read Task/Test Day 2 – Essay Response
b. Add new ideas to Unit Concept Map on truth, perception and reality using story events.
Wednesday
- Bell Ringer #8
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
- Add/Discuss new ideas to Unit Concept Map on truth, perception and reality using story events.
- Compare/Contrast story to movie clips—Evaluate changes made by the director.
Thursday
- Bell Ringer #9
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
a. Intro to author
b. Anticipation Guide (Agree/Disagree and Discuss)
c. Identify key vocabulary words (Context clues)
Friday
- Bell Ringer #10- Turn In
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
- Read, Annotate, Discuss Story
- Discuss the reliability of the narrator while reading
c. Begin summaries if time allows
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Procedures/Activities/Tasks: (May be in bullet form)
Feb. 26 – Mar. 1, 2024
Monday
1. Bell Ringer #1
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief” p. 579 in book and p. 29 in Unit Reader
a. Review author and background
b. Continue Reading and Discussing Story (Para. 1-30) while annotating words, phrases and/or sentences that reveal information about the characters.
c. Answer text-based question handout using evidence/annotations
d. Continue Vocabulary Intro. (Synonyms/Illustrations)
Tuesday
1. Bell Ringer #2
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”a. Share yesterday’s annotations & discuss answer questions 1-4 to show aspects of characterization using text evidence
d. Finish Reading/Annotating/Discussing story)
e. Complete Graphic Organizer/Vocab. (as needed)
Wednesday (REVISED FOR VIRTUAL DAY)
1. Bell Ringer #3- None Today
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”
- Reread story as needed (Unit Reader pg. 29)
- Complete RORC Sentence Stem handout to summarize story (Can complete
paper copy handed out in class or complete in Canvas- (Under Assignments-
Click RORC Sentence Stem Summary)
Thursday
- Bell Ringer #4
- “The Ransom of Red Chief” p. 579 in book/ p. 29 in Unit Reader
- Finish/Share Sentence Stem Summary from as needed
- Fill out character charts
- Answer text dependent questions citing evidence and proof
Friday
1. Bell Ringer # 5
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”
a. Finish sharing summaries as needed/Discuss text-dependent questions
b. Cold Read Task
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Feb. 19 – Feb.23, 2024
Monday
1. Bell Ringer #7
2. NBTT- Finish drafting, editing, revising Alternate Ending Writing Assignment
3. Read and annotate para. 1-3 of “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye
4. Add new details of perception, reality, and truth to Unit Concept Map/Make NBTT connections
Tuesday
1. Bell Ringer #8
2. “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye
a. Continue reading and annotating/fill out Notes pages with partner
b. Share/Discuss impact of Narrative Point of View
3. Add new details of perception, reality, and truth to Unit Concept Map/Make NBTT connections
Wednesday
1. Bell Ringer #9
2. “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye
a. Class Discussion of Unit Concepts/Notes from yesterday’s article
3. “The Ransom of Red Chief” p. 579 in book and p. 33 in Unit Reader
a. Introduce author (p.594) and background
b. Begin Reading and Discussing Story (Para. 1-14) while annotating words, phrases and/or sentences that reveal information about the characters.
Thursday
1. Bell Ringer #10
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”a. Share yesterday’s annotations w/ turn and talk partner & answer questions 1-4 to show aspects of characterization using text evidence
c. Partner Share/Class Discuss (Narrator-reliable vs unreliable)
d. Read/Annotate/Discuss (Para. 15-30)
e. Complete Graphic Organizer
Friday
1. Bell Ringer- Turn In
2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”
- Review aspects of Red Chief’s character
- Finish reading/discussing story
- Complete Sentence Stem handout to summarize story
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Feb. 5-9, 2024
Monday
1. Bell Ringer #1
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
- Brief oral review of Ch. 16/Reading Ck. # 8 from Friday
- Finish reading/discussing novel (Ch. 17-19 pg.168-177)
- Answer Text-Dependent Questions Ch. 17-19 (Handout)
- Complete/Discuss Reading Log Ck. #9 (Theme/Message) in Canvas
- Completed Reading Log- Due Thursday
Tuesday
- Bell Ringer #2
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
a. Review/Discuss Reading Ck. 9(Overall Theme/Message)
b. Complete Reading Log Ck. # 10 (Summarize story) in Canvas- Final Log- Due Thursday
c. Discuss/Share Summaries
Wednesday
- Bell Ringer #3
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
- Finish/Discuss Text-Based Questions
- Add new ideas to the Unit Concept Map
- Review game- Final Test on story tomorrow
Thursday
- Bell Ringer #4
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
- Test on story
- Intro to vocab. For Narrative POV Article tomorrow
Friday
- Bell Ringer #5
- “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye
- Class Discussion of Unit Questions/Notes from yesterday’s article
- Read and annotate portions of “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye
- With a partner, fill out the notes pages.
- Add new ideas to the Unit Concept Map (Canvas)
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Jan. 29- Feb. 2, 2024
Monday
1. Bell Ringer #6
2. Nothing but the Truth by Avi
a. Review/Discuss Check # 5 (Text Structure)
b. Complete Reading Ck. # 6 (Effect of POV on reader)
c. Continue reading novel (Ch. 14 pg. 99-105) & (Ch. 15 pg. 106-119)
Tuesday
1. Bell Ringer #7
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
a. Discuss/Review Reading Ck. # 6
b. Complete Reading Check # 7 (Text to Text Connection)
c. Continue reading novel (Ch. 15 pg. 119-139)
Wednesday1. Bell Ringer #8
- Pass back-Record Grades
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
a. Complete Reading Ck #8- (Analyzing unfamiliar words in context)
b. Continue Reading novel (Ch. 16- pg. 140-154)
c. Share/Class Discussion using Accountable Talk
Thursday
- Bell Ringer # 9
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
a. Begin Reading Log Ck. # 9 (Theme/Message)
b. Continue novel readings (Ch. 16- pg. 154-167)
c. Completed Reading Log- Due Mon
Friday
- Bell Ringer # 10
- Nothing But the Truth by Avi
- Finish reading novel Ch. 17-19 pg. 168-177
- Complete/Discuss Reading Log Ck. #9 (Theme/Message)
- Completed Reading Log- Due Mon.
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Jan. 22-26, 2024
Monday
- Bell Ringer #1
- Nothing but The Truth by Avi
- Review/Discuss Ch. 11 from Friday
- Begin reading/discussing Ch.12(pg. 59)
- Answer Text-Based Questions
Tuesday
- Bell Ringer #2
- Nothing but the Truth by Avi
- Finish reading/ discussing Ch. 12
- Answer Text-based Questions – (Ch.1-12 Quiz Tomorrow)
- Review for Quiz
Wednesday
- Bell Ringer #3
- Nothing by the Truth by Avi
- Complete Ch. 1-12 Quiz
- Add new details/info to Unit Concept Map
- Complete Reading Check # 5- (Compare/Contrast Text Structure)
Thursday
- Bell Ringer #4
- Nothing but the Truth by Avi
- Review story events/Discuss Check # 5
- Continue novel readings (Begin Ch.13 pg. 87)
- Complete Reading Ck.#6 (Effect of POV on the reader)
Friday
1. Bell Ringer #5
2. Nothing but the Truth by Avi
a. Discuss Reading Ck. # 6
b. Continue reading novel (Ch. 14 pg. 99- 105)
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Jan. 15-19, 2024
Monday-Jan. 15-MLK Day (No school)
Tuesday
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Bell Ringer # 1
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Nothing but The Truth by Avi
a. Discuss review questions/ story elements
b. Continue novel readings
c. Record in Reading Log- Ck. 3 (Analyzing Dialogue)
Wednesday
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Bell Ringer # 2
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Nothing but The Truth by Avi
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Discuss Dialogue Analysis from last week reading
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Read Novel
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Complete Reading Check # 4- (Identify/Analyze words in context)
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Turn & Talk partner, Share/Class Discussion
Thursday
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Bell Ringer # 3
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Nothing but The Truth by Avi
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Finish reading Ch.12 independently as needed
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Complete Quiz
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Complete Reading Check # 5- (Compare/Contrast Text Structure)
Friday
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Bell Ringer # 4
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Nothing But The Truth by Avi
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Review story events/Discuss Check # 5
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Continue novel readings (Begin Ch.13 (p. 87)
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Complete Reading Ck.#6 (Effect of POV on the reader)
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Jan. 8-12, 2024
Monday
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Bell Ringer #3
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Review/ Finish painting analysis
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Begin Creating Unit Concept Map
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Introduce- Nothing but The Truth by Avi
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Read/Discuss Preface in novel
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Complete “My Thoughts” in NBTT Reading Log- in Canvas
Tuesday
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Bell Ringer #4
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Nothing But the Truth by Avi
a. Begin reading novel
b. Record in Reading Log- (Text Structure of Novel) & Complete Reading Check #1 (Narrative point of view)
c. Share/Class Discussion
Wednesday
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Bell Ringer #5
2. Nothing but The Truth by Avi
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Finish/Review Text Structure & Reading Check #1 as needed
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Continue reading novel
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Answer Reading Check #2 (Summary)
Thursday
1. Bell Ringer #6
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Nothing but The Truth by Avi
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Finish Reading Check #2 (Summary)
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Share summaries
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Continue Reading Novels
Friday
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Bell Ringer #7
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Nothing but The Truth by Avi
a. Read independently
b. Answer Text-Based Questions/review novel story elements
c. Add details/info to Unit Concept Map
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Jan. 4-5, 2024
Thursday:
1. Bell Ringer # 1
2. The Tell- Tale Heart Unit
a. Introduce Unit objectives and Culminating Writing Task
b. Set-up Unit Materials
c. Anticipation Guide- (Agree-Disagree Discussion)
Friday:
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Bell Ringer # 2
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The Tell-Tale Heart Unit
a. Finish Unit Intro- Agree-Disagree- Perspective vs. Reality
b. Analyze painting to determine the artist’s message
c. Begin creating Unit Concept Map
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Unit 2-The Tell-Tale Heart (narrative perspective/point of view)
Dec. 11-12, 2023
Monday:
- Bell Ringer # 6
- “The Fox and the Horse” Narrative Essay Task
- Review Narrative Leap Rubric/Expectations & Prompt
- Finish discussion of Sample Essays Analysis/Scores using evidence from Rubric as support
- Outline and Brainstorm for the Narrative Essay Task in response to “The Fox and the Horse.”
- Begin typing draft of essay
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer # 7
- “The Fox and the Horse” Narrative Essay Task
- Mini-lesson on using dialogue effectively
- Continue typing draft of essay
- Edit/Revise Draft using Rubric/Checklist as needed
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer # 8
- “The Fox and the Horse” Narrative Essay Task
a. Review task expectations/address common errors (Narrative skills mini-lesson as needed)
b. Finish editing and revising
c. Finish drafting and submit finals
Thursday:
1. Bell Ringer- #9
2. Unit Intro-Discuss Essential Questions/Skills Focus/Culminating Writing Task
a. Set up materials
b. Unit Intro- Agree-Disagree- Perspective vs. Reality
c. Analyze painting to determine the artist’s message
d. Begin creating Unit Concept Map
Friday:
1. Bell Ringer # 10
2. The Treachery of Images
- Finish painting analysis as needed
- Discuss/Share analysis
- Meet the author Avi- Read author bio and answer questions
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Dec. 4-8, 2023
Monday:
- Bell Ringer # 1
- Ch. 13 “Frankenstein” Excerpt by Mary Shelley
- Review/Share/Discuss similarities between Charlie in FFA & the monster in Frankenstein-quotes, shared theme, development & structure (finish & submit as needed)
- Finish Questions
- Review game for test tomorrow
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer # 2
- Ch. 13 “Frankenstein” Excerpt by Mary Shelley
- Discuss Questions/Review- Watch video clip
- Test on Excerpt
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer # 3
- Review LEAP Writing Rubric
- CWT Personal Reflection (using feedback in Canvas & LEAP Rubric)
- Discuss common strengths and errors
Thursday:
1. Bell Ringer- #4
2. Narrative Writing
a. PPT/Notes/Task Expectations/Rubric
b. Read & analyze an example Narrative Task using Expectations/Rubric
Friday:
1. Bell Ringer- #5
2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
a. Review Narrative Task Expectations
b. Discuss/finish example Narrative Analysis
c. Introduce Narrative Essay Prompt/Directions
d. Begin Breaking down prompt and drafting essay
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Nov. 13-17, 2023
Monday:
1. Bell Ringer # 3
2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
- Reread Excerpt 4 (pg. 59-62 in Unit Reader)
- Share/Discuss Sentence Stem Summaries
- Finish answering Questions/Setting Chart (Reading Log 17)
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer # 4
- Tone Minilesson
- “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
- Analyze language in the text to determine tone and meaning
- Highlight words/phrases that reveal attitude in first 3 para. of text/different color for last 3 para./Identify the shift in tone
- Finish Questions/Setting Chart as needed
Wednesday:
1. Bell Ringer # 5
2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
a. Socratic Seminar Discussion- 1. Describe Dr. Frankenstein’s work in paragraphs 1-3 of the excerpt using highlighted/annotated words in the text and explain if the words have a positive
or negative connotation or feeling. 2. Describe Dr. Frankenstein’s work in paragraphs 4-6 of the excerpt using highlighted/annotated words in the text and explain if the words have a positive or a negative connotation. 3. How does it attitude toward his work change? 4. What
does that change or shift in tone reveal about Dr. Frankenstein?
Thursday:
1.Bell Ringer #6
2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
a. Socratic Reflection
b. Review/Discuss Socratic TDQ’s using highlighted words
c. Identify/analyze tone words as needed
d. Finish/Discuss/Check Questions/Setting Chart
Friday:
1. Bell Ringer # 7
2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
a. Review Tone words throughout the excerpt/Identify shift in tone
b. Test on Ch. 4 Excerpt using the text/story
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Nov. 6-10, 2023
Monday:
- Bell Ringer # 6/1
- “Flowers for Algernon”
- Review CWT Expectations for each body paragraph
- Finish Drafting Culminating Writing Task & Submit
- Introduce “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley- Get to know the Author/Background
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer #2
2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
a. Read/Annotate/UNWRAP Excerpt 4 (p. 59-62 in Unit Reader)
b. Sentence Stem Summary
Wednesday:
1. Bell Ringer # 3
- “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
- Finish/Share/Discuss Sentence Stem Summaries
- Reread Excerpt 4
- Answer Questions/Setting Chart (Reading Log 17)
Thursday:
- Bell Ringer # 4
- Tone Minilesson
- “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
- Analyze language in the text to determine tone and meaning
- Highlight words/phrases that reveal attitude in first 3 para. of text/different color for last 3 para./Identify the shift in tone
- Finish Questions/Setting Chart as needed
Friday:
No School- VETERANS DAY
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Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023
Monday:
- Bell Ringer #6
- “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
- Begin Writing an argument to demonstrate your understanding
- Review the Prompt/Answer Questions
- Highlight evidence
- Write Thesis/Review Thesis with partner using SODA Strategy
- Revise Thesis as needed
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer #7
- “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
- Finish revising Thesis Statements as needed
- Review the LEAP Rubric to determine the expectations for the CWT
- Annotate and Score Writing Example #1 Response to establish expectations for your own writing
- Explain/Discuss two differences between score point 4 and score point 3 in the LEAP Rubric
- Work on CWT Outline
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer #8
- “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
- Continue Establishing expectations for written expectations for written arguments
- Annotate and Score Writing Example #2 & 3 to establish expectations for your own writing
- Continue working on CWT Outline
Thursday:
- Bell Ringer #9
- “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
- Review CWT LEAP Expectations
- Begin Typing Final Drafts into Canvas
Friday:
- Bell Ringer #10
- “Flowers for Algernon”
a. Finish Typing/Submit Final Drafts
b. Introduce “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley-Get to Know the Author/Background
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Oct. 23-27, 2023
Monday:
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Bell Ringer #1
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“Flowers for Algernon”
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Socratic Seminar Prep-Choose Jobs/Roles & Explain Process
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Post-Anticipation Guide rankings of Agree/Disagree
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Finish locating evidence of claims using text and articles as needed
Tuesday:
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Bell Ringer #2
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“Flowers for Algernon”
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Assign Jobs/Roles/Expectations
- Finish creating claims, gathering/citing evidence from the text/article for the Socratic-
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Debate/Discussion Topic- Consider how Charlie has changed from the beginning of the story. Should Charlie have had the operation?
Wednesday:
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Bell Ringer #3
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“Flowers for Algernon”
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Socratic Seminar Activity- Day 1
- Review Roles/Expectations
- Begin Socratic Discussion- Should Charlie have had the operation? Did it improve or worsen his quality of life?
- Thursday
Bell Ringer #4 -
-Socratic Seminar Activity- Day 2
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Continue discussion using Post-Anticipation Guide Questions and Student Generated Questions
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Closure-Exit Ticket & Teacher facilitated reflective discussion regarding knowledge gained during the Socratic process
Friday:
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Bell Ringer # 5
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“Flowers for Algernon”
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Wrap up Socratic as needed/Discuss Exit Tickets-Socratic Seminar Reflection from yesterday
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Test on Story
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Oct. 9-13, 2023
Monday:
TEACHER INSERVICE DAY
Tuesday:
1. Bell Ringer #1
2. Remind students that all SLT- Pre-Tests should be submitted from the week before
3. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Begin reading/discussing Part 2 of the story/Progress Report May 20- Unit Reader
(p. 34-39)
b. Continue to add evidence- Before/After Surgery Chart
c. Finish/Turn in Character Analysis (Homework if not finished)
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer #2
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Finish reading/discussing Part 2 of the story Unit Reader (p. 40-46)
- Add evidence/ discuss Before/After Surgery
- Reading Log- Lesson 24 Text-dependent questions
Thursday:
- Bell Ringer # 3
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
a. Finish/Discuss Reading Log-Lesson 24 Text Dependent Questions
b. Lesson 25- Summary/Thematic Topics/Theme One-Pager
Friday:
- Bell Ringer # 4
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Share/Discuss Lesson 25- Summary/Thematic Topics/Theme One-Pager
- Introduce Socratic Seminar Topic (Culminating Writing Task)
- Discuss/Model Claims/Develop Individual Claims
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Oct. 2-6, 2023
Monday: (SUB)
- Bell Ringer #6
- Identifying Allusions Practice
- Analyzing Allusion in FFA
- Character Analysis
Tuesday:
1. Bell Ringer #7
2. SLT- Pre-Test
3. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes- Irony Constructed Response- Peer Review
- Begin reading/discussing Part 2 of the story/Progress Report May 20- Unit Reader
(p. 34-39)
c. Continue to add evidence- Before/After Surgery Chart
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer #8
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Finish reading/discussing Part 2 of the story Unit Reader (p. 40-46)
- Add evidence/ discuss Before/After Surgery
- Reading Log- Lesson 24 Text-dependent questions
Thursday-Friday
Fall Break
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Sept. 25-29, 2023
Monday:
- Bell Ringer 4/#1
- “Flowers for Algernon”
a. Review Irony (Discuss/Share examples from Progress Rpt. 9)
b. Read & discuss Progress Report 10-11 (Unit Reader pg. 24-30)c. Track/record irony and add details to the Before/After Chart as we read
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer #2
- “Flowers for Algernon”
- Continue reading/annotating/discussing Progress Rpt. 10-11 as needed (page 24-30)
- Summarize reports in the margins of the text
- Track/record irony and add new evidence to Before/After Surgery Chart
- Character Analysis
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer #3
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Review/Discuss Before/After surgery Chart
- Character Analysis
- Irony Practice
Thursday:
1. Bell Ringer #4
2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
a. Irony Review- (Video clips)
b. Irony Constructed Response/RAPCC
c. Character Analysis
Friday:
- Bell Ringer #5
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Section 4 Test-Part 1 of the story (Multiple Choice)
- Finish Irony Constructed Response as needed
c.Turn in Character Analysis
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Sept. 18-22, 2023
Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 2-4 -Lesson 11-16
Monday:
1. Bell Ringer # 6
2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
a. Discuss/Review Progress 4-5 and Character Claims
b. Read/Annotate/Discuss Progress Reports 6-8 (Unit Reader pg. 14-17)
c. Before/After Surgery Chart- Add details/evidence of the changes in Charlie’s character
d. Reading Log-Lesson 11-pg. 6
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer #7
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Review Progress Rpts. 6-8
- Read/Annotate/Discuss Progress Report 9 (Unit Reader-pg. 17-24)
- Add details/evidence to Before/After Surgery Chart
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer # 8
- “Flowers for Algernon” (Lesson 13)
- Continue reading/annotating/discussing- Progress Report 9
- Summarize in the margins of the text
- Evaluate (Compare/Contrast) text structure of Progress Report 1 and 9
- Add new evidence to Before/After Surgery Chart
Thursday:
- Bell Ringer # 9
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Irony Intro. (Video, PPT, Skills Practice)
Friday:
- Bell Ringer # 10
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Check/Discuss Irony Skills practice.
- Re-read Progress Rpt. 8-9/locate examples of irony to include on Irony Tracker
- Begin reading Progress Rpt. 10-11 (Unit Reader pg. 24-30)
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Sept. 11 - 15, 2023
Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 2-4 -Lesson 7-12
Monday:
- Bell Ringer #1
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Review/Discuss conflicting viewpoints in “What’s in An Inkblot” Article.
- Inkblot Activity (Make connections to main Character and self)
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer #2
- “Flowers for Algernon”
- Read/Annotate Progress Reports 4-5 (Unit Reader page 12-14)
- Summarize each report in the margins of the text
- Claims Chart- Identify opinion/claim of each character on whether Charlie should have the operation using evidence from Progress Report 4 (pg. 12-13 of Unit Reader)
- Record details about Charlie’s character on Before/After Surgery Chart using Progress Rpts 1-5 of the text for evidence.
- Class Discussion on Claims and Before Surgery Details
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer #3
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Writing Task on Inkblot determining Charlie’s suitability for the experiment using evidence from “What’s in an Inkblot” article and FFA text
Thursday:
1. Bell Ringer # 4
2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
a. Discuss & Review Inkblot controversy and RAPCC responses from yesterday
b. Section 2&3 Quiz
c. Read/Annotate/Discuss Progress Reports 6-8 (Unit Reader pg. 14-17)
Friday: Homecoming- 1/2 Day
- Bell Ringer #5
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Before/After Surgery Chart- Add details/evidence of the changes in Charlie’s character from yesterday’s reading (Progress Reports. 6-8)
- Reading Log Lesson 11
- Smart vs Intelligence Activity (Lesson 12)
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Sept. 4 - Sept. 8, 2023
Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 1-Lesson 5-6
Monday: Labor Day
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer #5
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Review/Intro. Unit Culminating Writing Task
- Discuss/Share Anticipation Guide (Unit Thematic Topics)
- Intro to author & Vocabulary
Wednesday:
1. Bell Ringer #6
2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
a. Read Progress Reports 1-3 of story
b. Annotate/Take notes/summarize each progress report while reading/discussing
c. Reading Log Lesson 5-Answer text-dependent questions & summarize
Thursday:
- Bell Ringer #7
- “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
- Share summaries/Discuss questions
- Read/Annotate para. 1-6 of “What’s in an inkblot? Some Say, Not Much”
- Answer questions
Friday:
1. Bell Ringer #8
2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
a. Discuss article annotations and questions/make connections to the story
b. Analyze unknown vocabulary
c. Inkblot activity (if time allows)
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Aug. 28- Sept. 1, 2023
Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 1 / Lesson 2-4
Monday
- Bell Ringer # 1 Quiz
- “The Story of Prometheus” Section II (Unit Reader pgs. 4-7)
- Finish SWBST summaries from Friday and turn in
- Reread Sections I and II (Unit Reader pgs. 1-7)
- Identify words/phrases that are important to the meaning to the meaning of the text/Highlight in one color words/phrases that reveal aspects of character and in another color words/phrases that move the plot along
- Begin Answering Text-Dependent Tone/Theme Questions (if time permits)
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer 2/#1
- “The Story of Prometheus”
- Review/Share highlighted words/phrases Text Dependent Questions from last week
- Answer TDQ’s /Discuss Reading Log- Lesson 3 (tone)
- Review Theme-Watch Flocabulary video
- Theme Practice
Wednesday
- Bell Ringer #2
- “The Story of Prometheus”
- Discuss/Check Theme practice.
- Review- Tone, Possible themes, Story elements (Section I Test tomorrow)
- Write Thematic (RAPCC) Paragraph on the story (Reading Log-Lesson 4)
Thursday
- Bell Ringer #3
- “The Story of Prometheus”
- Section I Test
- “Flowers for Algernon” Intro. WebQuest- Early Finishers
- Pass back and record grades.
Friday:
- Bell Ringer #4
- “Flowers for Algernon”
- Pre-reading Anticipation Guide (Unit Thematic Topics-Discuss w/partner, share w/class)
- Intro to author-Daniel Keyes
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Aug. 21-25, 2023
Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 1 / Lesson 1-3
Monday:
- Bell Ringer # 6 (Context Clues)
- Review Unit objectives/Culminating Writing Task
- Review UNWRAP/Annotation Symbols bookmark
- Read aloud/Discuss/Annotate “The Story of Prometheus” Section I (Pages 9-11)- Lesson 1
- Begin answering text-dependent questions using RAPCC format as time allows
Tuesday:
- Bell Ringer # 7 (Context Clues)
- Unit One “The Story of Prometheus” Section I (pages 9-11)- Lesson 1
- Review/Reread/Annotations of story from yesterday
- Continue answering text-dependent questions
- Discuss/Share Answers
- Summary Template as a class (SWBST- Graphic Organizer)
Wednesday:
- Bell Ringer #8 (Context Clues)
- Review Section 1- SWBST summary from yesterday.
- “The Story of Prometheus” Section II (pages 12- 15)- Lesson 2
- Read silently while annotating
- Reread/Discuss annotations/story with partners
- Complete Summary Template (SWBST) independently for a grade
Thursday:
- Bell Ringer # 9 (Context Clues)
- “The Story of Prometheus” Sections I and II
- Reread Sections I and II (pages 9-15) – Lesson 3
- Identify words/phrases that are important to the meaning of the text/highlight in one color words/phrase that reveal aspects of character and in another color words/phrases that move the plot along
- Reading Log-Lesson 3
Friday:
- Bell Ringer #10 (Context Clues)
- “The Story of Prometheus”
- Discuss highlighted words/phrases that impact tone and meaning in the text.
- Discuss Reading Log-Lesson 3 (tone)
- Review Theme- Watch Flocabulary video
- Write Thematic Paragraph on the story (Reading Log-Lesson 4)- for a grade
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