Tuesday 2/27

APRIL 9 DEADLINE FOR WWII BOOK--Get it done before Spring break if you want a work free break.

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Monday 2/26

Please commit to an IR book that you will complete prior to April 9th by filling out this survey.

Now we will read a WWII story together. We will spend time discussing the story after.

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its-reminder WWII book due April 9.

Friday 2/23/18

Today you will listen to yet another podcast. Just like yesterday, note what techniques are employed in order to make the podcast interesting. Do this on the same sheet of paper as yesterday.

Please turn in your notes before you leave. They will be graded. It is your responsibility to make sure the sub has them in hand BEFORE you leave.

HW: Choose a WWII book that you will read. Be sure to at least know the title and the author of the book. Enjoy the weekend.

A WW II Resource

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Thursday 2/22/18

10 minutes reading

Next we will listen to another podcast. As you listen, I will ask that you take note of how the story is told. Where/how does it begin? Note how images are created. What are techniques used to keep your interest? 

When the podcast is over, we will share our findings.

Want to know about Yamaguchi's story?

HW: 20 minutes of reading and post its--Reminder WWII book must be chosen by Monday 2/26 and completed by Monday 4/9

Wednesday 2/21/18

SOC
10 minutes to read
Talk books and introduce assignment of WWII book.

•  Has to be chosen by Monday 2/26
• Completed by Monday 4/9-you will be writing about the book on this day
• Book is your choice, may be fiction or non-fiction
• While reading you must take note of references to, mentions of history you have studied
• You will be expected to make 3 substantial connections to your WWII studies and present on those-pay attention and keep post its as you read.

Discuss observations made bwt podcast and teleplay that we watched/listened to last week. The objective of this discussion will be to determine the elements of an entertaining podcast so we can be better prepared to write one about WWII.

HW: Read 20 minutes

Friday 2/16/18

I hope I am not high fiving Werewolves!!!

You finished the challenge now it's time to reflect. Please fill out this SURVEY

Thursday 2/15/18

10  minutes of reading
We will listen to the Prologue and Act 2 of this podcast with an ear for how a change in medium (TV to radio) changes how the story has to be told? What challenges does Ira Glass face in telling his story that Rod Serling does not?

We will round out class with students recording their observations on this survey

HW: Come to school ready for a challenge tomorrow!

Wednesday 2/14

Read for 10 minutes with a SOC
Now we will take time to look at the script of the teleplay. We will begin by sharing out what made the episode memorable and why. We will then take a look at the script and discover how the writers crafted it so it would be easy to follow and so it would work on television.  ( If you were not here you should jot your ideas down on a sheet of paper and share those with me).

HW: Read 20 minutes

Tuesday 2/13

10 minutes reading
We will watch an episode of The Twilight Zone "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" and note how suspense is built through this.
We will also discuss the soundtrack chosen with a critical ear for what makes a product written for an audience better?
Exit ticket: Most memorable line/part and sound effect of the teleplay?

HW: Read 20 minutes and post-its

Monday 2/12/18

First- If you haven't shared your document with me, you need to grab a computer and do so now. Be sure your name is on it.
 I will print your paper if you haven't and then you will need to complete the Revision reflection worksheet.

You finally have time again to read in class. We will do a quick SOC then you will take 20 minutes to read now.

HW: 20 minutes of reading and post its.

Friday 2/9

Today you will read your rough draft and label the paragraph you think is your best and label the one you think is your weakest. Next to each list your reasoning.
Next you will partner up with someone who will be honest with you. You will tell them what you want them to listen for so they can help you make your piece better. You will then do the same for them (peer editing is only as good as you make it)
Next you will type your rough draft(YES SHARE IT WITH ME)-everyone will try voice to text so you see about that as a possibility. Some of you will think it is awesome, others will not love it. I just want you all to try it :)



HW: Finish the typed RD (DO NOT THROW THE HANDWRITTEN ONE AWAY) enjoy the weekend

Thursday 2/8

Using the worksheet you completed last night and the handout "Good Explications do the following" write the rough draft of your explication.

HW: Finish rough draft AND 20 minutes of reading with post its

Wednesday 2/7

7 minute discussion of our findings yesterday and discuss what a good explication does.

Have lyrics in front of you
pull up your poetry toolbox with literary device definitions

Work on explication of song
     Step 1: READ-mark up anything you notice
     Step 2: Wonder-- ask questions, note literary devices
     Step 3: Think--fill out worksheet ( I will hand out physical copy of this in class-if not here, use this digital copy)

HW: Finish worksheet and bring with you to class tomorrow.

Tuesday 2/6

10 minutes reading
Rank and sort finished products. Discuss why.
     There are 5 papers, students will place them in order of best to least well done. Best on top. (If you are out, please create a google doc where you can share your findings with me).
Share out findings (large group)
     When done, students will fill out this survey so we can share our findings and thoughts ahead of
      writing a new explication for a grade.


HW: Find a song (that is appropriate for school) to work with in class tomorrow. Fill this survey out in order to submit the lyrics and link to the song.  No reading assigned which means you can read without post its!

Monday 2/5

SOC
10 minutes of reading

Quick activity to reinforce the explanation part of your writing.

Finish poetry explications today.

 If you do not finish in class, you will have to set up a time to finish them today. Period 5, 9 or 10 are available to you if you have study hall.

HW: 20 minutes of reading with post its.

Friday 2/2

What a great day at the mountain. Happy Carnival.

meeting 2/1

Rooming choices survey

THURSDAY 2/1/18

Today we will continue writing the explication.

We will also read.


HW: ENJOY WINTER CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES