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Hi ALL
Please go to Google Classroom for daily plans. You have all been invited and if I do not see you doing work, I will be contacting you and your parents to check in! I want to be sure you are safe and well.
Classroom seems to be easy enough to communicate through so from here out, I will see you there!

Stay healthy,
Ms. C

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Don't forget WWII books are Due March 23

Wednesday 3/4

10 minutes to read.

Now we are going to read a the story of Daniel Inouye:
A little bio
BACKGROUND ON DANIEL INOUYE DURING ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR
* 18 Years Old
* Lives on the main island
* Is a Red Cross Medic
* Lives at home with his family at that time of Pearl Harbor
* Inouye was born in America, his parents came to America from Japan
* He served in WWII after Pearl Harbor, earned Medal of Honor

Left - Daniel Inouye during WWII, Above Daniel Inouye as a long term Senator from Hawaii.



HW: 20 minutes in your WWII IR book with post its

IF YOU ARE ON THE TRIP TO ALBANY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS MATERIAL. USE THE LINKS HERE IF YOU FORGOT TO CHECK IN WITH ME.

Tuesday 3/3/20

Today's Radio Lab podcast is a little over 32 minutes so I am going to hijack your 10 minutes of reading time.

As you listen--again note little tricks and tips you pick up when it comes to the art of storytelling via podcast. Also notice the extra research opportunities taken as the story unfolds. Note these next to yesterday's notes.


HW: 20 minutes of reading with post its (no post its if you have moved on to reading another book after your WWII book)

Monday 3/2

10 minutes reading

Next we will listen to a podcast. 

As you listen, I will ask that you take note of how the story is told. 

Where/how does it begin?

Rising Action events that the podcasters highlighted?

How did they keep our interest?

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

Want to know about Yamaguchi's story?

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its

Friday 2/28/20

snow day

Thursday 2/27

Today I am hijacking your 10 minutes of reading to give you enough time to complete the work you started yesterday.

HW: 20 minutes of reading with post its.

2/26/20

SOC
10 minutes of reading with post its.
--note if you are done your IR book--see the link to the right of this post under "Useful Links". Read carefully all of the 3 page document then complete the linked handout with care. You may use your 10 minutes to pick away at this (I will note this when doing the math for the weekly reading grade). I do expect you to have an additional book to read at home for 20 minutes each night.

THEME:

Choose one of the short stories we have read so far:

Thank You Ma'am
Through the Tunnel
Charles
Ethics of Living Jim Crow

Complete the handout (hardcopy distributed in class)(page 1, Page 2)
 ALL WORK ON THIS IS TO BE DONE IN CLASS

Here is an example of page 1
Here is an example of page 2
Some questions to help if you are struggling with theme

 ALL WORK ON THIS IS TO BE DONE IN CLASS
This will be worth 60 points (20 reading, 20 writing and 20 process points). Be thorough.

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its

Tuesday 2/25

10 minutes to read with post its.

Discuss plot of 3 Little Pigs
Tease out theme.

Read What if Everybody Did That by Ellen Javernick

Determine Theme--share out

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its

Monday 2/24

SOC
10 minutes to read


Read The Three Little Pigs together. Reread with a partner and identify the elements of plot by labeling each section and drawing lines

exposition
inciting incident
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution

We will come back together and discuss these as a group.
Notes Theme--in reader's notebook

HW: Read 20 minutes in WWII book--take post its

Friday 2/21

Welcome to Ms. Conrad. I am out today, show her how awesome you guys are!

All necessary information for class can be found on this worksheet that you will be given in class.

Please do NOT forget to hand it in before  you leave.

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its

Thursday 2/20

SOC
10 minutes to read

Look at a few examples--tension?

Listen to the remainder of the podcast

What techniques did the podcasters use to keep your attention?

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its--Again your post its should be reflecting how your brain is working to make connections to history. This means they should be FULL of questions.

Wednesday 2/19

SOC
10 minutes to read

Let's listen to a story -We will stop at 5:59--you will need to start a google doc and working alone or with a partner, you will need to tell the rest of the story.

Use this template--make a copy and share it with me--get rid of copy of and name it yours and your partner's name--now finish the story--build tension and include a resolution.


HW: Read 20 minutes with post its--ask questions-try to figure out the role history plays in the story.

Friday 2/14/20

Today during the block we will listen to this Radio Lab Podcast about what it takes to be a hero.

If you didn't read 20 minutes in your WWII book last night, you will need to do so before I see you again on Wednesday.

Thursday 2/13

10 minutes to read--setting and questions regarding history post its

Contextualize the book--complete this worksheet.
-make a copy and be sure it is in your Eng 8 Folder
-share the copy with me
-fill in the answers--yes you can copy and paste

MAP European Theater
MAP Pacific Theater

Print your handout before you leave and hand in.

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its that make historical connections, ask questions, raise interest or make you think differently

Wednesday 2/12

Today we will meet in the library.

LW# 8 should be turned in by anyone who did not turn it in yesterday.

The first 15 minutes will be spent further investigating books about WWII. You will be required to find and look through the 2-3 books you have listed on your worksheet. Read the backs, look at the font, the page layout and read a page of the writing to see which one is the best fit for you. If you can not find the book you have written down, look around at the books Ms.Patenaude has pulled or through my books. The point is for you to find a book that really is a good fit.

Once you have found a book, you will be asked to sit and read that book. While reading the first part of the book, pay attention to the setting, the where AND the when.  Your post its should mark any indicators of setting. Additionally, you should be marking any historical questions you have, or connections to history.

Tomorrow in class, you will be investigating the setting of your books bring your new book and the post its you keep from your reading today to class with you.

HW: 20 minutes of reading in the WWII IR book with post its that mark setting and any historical questions you have, or connections to history.

Tuesday 2/11

SOC

Read 10 minutes

LW#8:
Look over your post its from last night and today. Choose one that is going to be worth your time to think about.
Which one might lead you to:

• understand a character better? 
• understand the plot better? 
• understand the author's reason for writing a particular event or character into the story? 
• understand something about human nature or how your life is similar or different and what you can learn from that?

Follow the directions you have paste dinto your reader's notebook and start writing and learning! Use TRANSITIONS!

HW: Investigate possible WWII books you would like to read and come in armed with title and author of at least 2 possible ones.Fill them out on the worksheet I handed out in class and bring the worksheet in completed tomorrow.

Here is a list of some possibilities that we have in our library

Here is a student generated list as well

Monday 2/10 after 2 snow days in a row!

Instead of doing the LW # 8 in class today, we are going to get back into our books, take the STAR test and discuss the expectations for a WWII book for March 20.

Also-You will share your completed books slideshows with me and Read 10 minutes!
     If you were absent on the day we made a copy o f and worked withthis slideshow, here is a link to the template.


Some World War II Books 

HW--Read 20 minutes be prepared to write a LW in class tomorrow.

Wednesday 2/5

10 minutes to read in IR books
unpack tunnel scene in "Through the Tunnel"-how does Lessing build tension?
Look at mention of dark, gasping and counting

HW: read 20 minutes and take post its--LW #8 in class tomorrow.

Tuesday 2/4/20

SOC
10 minutes of reading
Together we will diagram the story "Through the Tunnel" paying particular attention to the rising action.

HW: read 20 minutes with post its--LW this week

If you were out today you are responsible for the following:

30 minutes of reading with post its and an SOC 
Completing a plot diagram of Through the Tunnel in your reader's notebook.

Monday 2/3/20

Sorry I am out today. Please see the handout Mr. Belford gives you. YOu will need your short story and this handout. Please complete the work outlined on the handout and then turn your work in before you leave the classroom.

IF you finish early, read in your IR books.

If you did not turn in LW#7 Wednesday, please leave it today.

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its.

Wednesday 1/28

20 minutes to finish reading the short story we started yesterday.
We will then go over the directions for Longwrite #7 and read the example included with those directions.  Want another example?
We will spend the remainder of class completing LW #7.

HW:
1) Finish LW #7 if you did not do so in class. (periods 2 and 3 you may complete it in class tomorrow if you are here)
2) Read 20 minutes (no post its) for Monday

If you are out today you are responsible for the following:

• Finish the short story
• Look over the directions and the examples for LW#7
• Complete LW #7 in your RN
• Read 20 minutes 

Tuesday 1/28

Here are the WINNERS!

10 minutes of reading

Now we will read the short story "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing. As you read, underline any part of the story that will help you identify point of view.

HW: read 20 minutes, look for hints about point of view in your books--mark them with post its

If you were out today you are responsible for the following:
30 minutes of reading where you take post its wherever point of view is clearly seen (thoughts and emotions are revealed)-you will write a longwrite about this tomorrow.
Read pages 1-5 of "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing--underline all parts where we see the thoughts and emotions of any characters.

Monday 1/27

SOC
10 minutes of reading

Finish NOTES POV in Reader's notebook

Look at your book, what point of view is it being told from?

HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its about POV

If you were out today you are responsible for the following:
SOC (mark where you begin reading today) Darryl-be sure to fill out your training log
30 minutes of reading with post its that track POV
Completion of POV notes in RN

Friday 1/24/20

SOC

Read for 10 minutes
 Completed Books slideshow--be sure this is shared with me!
Book share so we can grow our "to Read" lists

Welcome Ms. Patnode!

HW: Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday 1/23/20

10 minutes of reading


NOTES POV in Reader's notebook

HW: read 20 minutes keep post its that mark places where point of view is made obvious. Your next longwrite will be about POV of your novel.

Wednesday 1/22/20

10 minutes of reading.


NOW Work with your partner to fill out the second and third row of evidence and explanation.

Now let's see and answer the question

                  Question to answer --make a copy and share with me then type your response

HW: Finish the paragraph about Ms. Jones. Share it with me.

Tuesday 1/21/20

SOC
Hand in LW#6 if you did not
10 minutes of reading
Let's look at the character of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones  & of Roger

Fill out this organizer for Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones


HW: Read 20 minutes and take post its

Friday 1/17/20

SOC--
10 minutes to read with post its
LW #6: Follow the directions below. Here are directions written a  bit differently with an example if you need it.

Begin with the same first sentence you always do--I am currently on.....Follow that up with a character you have strong feelings about, carefully select one adjective to describe that character.

Begin the second paragraph. This is where you will prove that adjective is correct by finding 2-3 pieces of evidence from your text that prove the character is as you say. Provide the page # and the quote that proves it. After each quote, explain how/why it proves your point.

Use this graphic organizer to help you plan this writing.
This LW is due by the end of the period.--if not done it has to be done at the beginning of class on Monday.

HW: Enjoy the long weekend.

Thursday 1/17/20

10 minutes of reading

Review notes characterization (5 min)

Generate group list of adjectives to describe the characters of Ms. Luella Bates Washington Jones and for Roger. (2 min)

Model RRGA on board

Stations to find quotes to support the adjectives you have identified. (pink/blue hi-lighters)
 -Highlight in blue any text that proves something about Roger-draw a line and explain what it tells you about him and why.
 -highlight in pink any text that proves something about Luella-draw a line and explain what it tells you about her and why.

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its-notice character development in your book with your post its--your longwrite tomorrow will be about this

If you were out today you are responsible for the following:

Highlight at least 4 lines in the story and explain what each tells about either Luella or Roger and how/why it makes you think that.

Read 30 minutes (10 from class and 20 HW)

Wednesday 1/15/20

SOC

10 minutes of reading with post its-pay attention to conflict in your story.

Read "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
This first read is just about understanding the story. Stop to ask questions in the margin, react and predict.

Paste notes from conflict in your RN (yesterday's sheet)
Paste notes characterization in your RN


HW: Read 20 minutes-post its that track characters in your book.

Tuesday 1/14

IN RN write quickly about your story-summarize what has happened so far. Start with "I AM currently on page ___ of ____ by____. Follow that up with a summary of the book so far then, try to identify where you are in the plot of the story.

REVIEW plot diagram of RRGA

guided notes Conflict--fill out hen paste into RN

definitions and examples conflict

HW: read 20 minutes post its

If you were out today, you are responsible for:
1. Quick summary of your book so far --written in your RN
2. being sure you have all of the plot of RRGA diagramed
3. all 6 types of conflict defined with an example in your RN
4. 20 minutes of reading as hw.

Monday 1/13/20

SOC
15 minutes of reading

Evaluate summaries of Humanoid article--rank these 1-4 1 is best, 4 is worst (write the numbers right beside the paragraphs) Be able to explain why.

Now we will write a summary of RRGA in your RN. See model here if you are out.

Notes in reader's notebook on plot

Now let's diagram the plot of RRGA-partners then large group compare/share

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its-try to determine where you are in your story as far as plot diagram goes.

If you are out today you are responsible for:

1. rankings of summaries with explanation of what the worst one is missing.
2. writing a summary of RRGA in your RN
3. trying your hand at a diagram of the plot of RRGA in your RN
4. reading 35 minutes (15 from class and 20 for hw)

January 10, 2020

Please open RN to the next clean page. Label the top of the page LW#5 and put today's date 1/10/20
Now pull your post its from this week (place them on a sheet of white paper) look through your post its from the week, choose one from the last 20 pages that you read and write long about it. Remember the first paragraph is wicked short, the second paragraph is where you give evidence and support your evidence. You will turn in your post its from the week as well. (25 Minutes) Here is my latest LW in case you want another example.



HW: Read 20 minutes, no post its necessary.

January 9th

SOC
10 minutes of reading

Finish RRGA



DISCUSS conflict


HW: 20 minutes of reading--take good post its--LW tmro

January 8, 2020

SOC
10 minutes of reading/summaries assessed (Darryl, please complete yours on a google doc and share it with me)

Brain dump of literary terms.

Read Rain Rain Go Away by Isaac Asimov

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its.

January 7, 2020

10 minutes of reading with post its

Discuss Newsela article and reread

Write a summary of the article in your RN. See below for tips on writing a summary

Fiction vs nonfiction discussion

Braindump in RN all the literary terms you associate with stories. We will build  class list of them ahead of the unit that we will begin tomorrow.

HW: Read 20 minutes with post its. 

January 6, 2020

Welcome back! I'm truly sorry I can't be in today.

Please take out your Independent Reading books. You will be given 10 minutes to read (will someone start the timer please?)

When time is over, complete this form  (6 minutes)

Now log into Newsela by using the join code below and read the assigned article and take the 4 question quiz when you are done.

newsela.com/quickjoin/#/JAZNPF   (if you are having trouble, see this quickstart guide for help)

IF you finish early, begin your homework assignment which is 20 minutes of reading with post its.

Be sure to bring your IR books and your Reader's Notebook to class tomorrow too.