10/23-25

Write two informative paragraphs.  They should contain a simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, and compound-complex sentence.  They should have a topic sentence, transition sentence, and closing.

Glossophobia Questions from the Text

10/28-11/1

Using the passages, answer the following questions:

1.  Summarize the entire passage in 4 sentences.  Do this for both passages.

2.  Paraphrase the central idea of the entire passage.  Do this for both passages.

3.  Paraphrase the main idea for each paragraph in your own words.  Do this for both passages.  

4.  What was Ghandi's individual passion?  Jane Addam's?  Answer in your own words and cite evidence from the text in the form of quotes to support your answer.  Cite by using the title of the work.  

Passages

The rest of the week students will be completing the essay attached to the prompt.

Essays should be complete by 11/5.  

Teacher Exemplar

11/7:  

Step 1: Create a KIMS chart for the critical vocabulary on pg. 49. You can find definitions and parts of speech within the story.

Step 2: Answer questions 1-4 under the critical vocabulary section on page 49. You do not have to write the questions, just the answer, unless you ask me if you have to write the questions.

Step 3: Complete the practice and apply on page 49.

Step 4: Staple everything together and submit to the correct basket. There should not be talking during the work period. Failure to comply will result in additional work/homework. I do not plan to ask you multiple times to behave anymore.

KIMS Chart

11/8:  Take notes on citing evidence (copy the chart), text features (words in bold), and cause and effect on page 47-48.  Complete questions 1-6 on page 48.

11/12  Students are reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens in class.  Class work:  Create 3 predictions and 3 questions for the first section, "Get in the Habit".  Complete the Get in the Habit section of the Reading Guide.   Please note, students cannot take books home and must therefore complete the class work IN CLASS.  They are afforded enough time to do so.  

11/13:  

Step 1: Complete a dilectical journal for part 1. Remember, you must choose at least TWO passages to go over.

Step 2: Complete KIMS Chart for the following words:

Habit: noun: A regular practice that is hard to change or give up.

Effective: adjective: Successful in creating the desired result.

Navigate: verb: to plan and direct a route.

Perception: noun: the ability to see or hear or to become aware of something through the senses.

Paradigm: noun: A typical example or pattern of something.

Principle: noun: a rule or belief that guides someone's personal behavior.

11/14:  Classwork.  Must be completed in class, due to us only having a class set of books.  Students are afforded enough time to do the work in class, if they work instead of being off task.  

Step 1: Complete a dilectical journal for Paradigms and Principles. As we read, complete THREE entries.

Step 2: Complete the Paradigms and Principles section of the Reading Guide.

11/18-19

Step 1: Complete a dilectical journal for The Personal Bank Account. As we read, complete TWO entries.

Step 2: Complete "The Private Victory" section of the Reading Guide

Step 3: KIMS Chart for the following words:

Personal Bank Account (PBA):  Self image.  

Talent: Noun: A natural ability or skill

Deposit: Verb: To put down or to store

Blueprint: Noun: Something that acts as a plan, model, or template.

Accomplish: Verb: To achieve or complete successfully

Crossroads: Noun: A point where an important decision must be made that will have long term consequences.

Momentum: noun: The driving force gained by a course of events or development of a process.

Character: noun: the mental and moral qualities that are special to an individual.

11/20

Step 1: Complete a dialectical journal for 48-59. Complete TWO entries. Make sure each entry is AT LEAT 3 sentences long. If your part from the passage is over 3 sentences, you may sum it up.

Step 2: Complete 6-9 in the Reading Guide on page 2. For the circle of control, put down things personal to you. What are 3 things you can control in your life (inner circle)? What are 3 things you cannot control in your life? (outer circle)

11/21:  

Step 1: Complete a dilectical journal for 63-70. Complete TWO entries. Make sure each entry is AT LEAT 3 sentences long. If your part from the passage is over 3 sentences, you may sum it up.

Step 2: Complete 10-12 in the Reading Guide on page 3.

12/2

Step 1: Read the article.

Step 2: Answer the questions on your own sheet of paper. Write out your answers for the multiple choice. Simply giving letters will NOT get you credit. 

12/3

Step 1: Complete a dialectical journal for 74-76, 79-91. Complete TWO entries. Make sure each part of the entry is AT LEAT 3 sentences long (3 in each box, for a total of 12 sentences. I will count). If your part from the passage is over 3 sentences, you may sum it up.

Step 2: Complete 13-15 from the Reading Guide, under the section "Begin with the End in Mind".

12/4:  Read 3-13 in your Georgia Collections book.  Complete a dialectical journal for the story.  Do four entries.  Be prepared to answer questions tomorrow. 

12/5: Complete 1-6 on page 14 in the Georgia Collections book. Use the ACE strategy for each question.

12/6:   Complete the Critical vocabulary on page 15. Use the ACE strategy. Complete the Practice and Apply chart under Context Clues on pg. 15.

12/9:  Complete The Great Discovery Activity and Mission Statement.  Click link for directions.

12/10:  Complete the attached questions for "The Rose that Grew from Concrete".

1st period homework:  

Read 139-152 in your Georgia Collections book. Complete 1-5 on page 154. Use the ACE strategy.

Complete the critical vocabulary 155 and the greek Affixes on page 155.

Read Maya Angelou's poem "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" on page 37-38. Complete 1-5 on page 40.

3rd period:  

Read Maya Angelou's poem "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" on page 37-38. Complete 1-5 on page 40.

12/11:  

Step 1:  Students will read 106-118 and do a dialectical journal. 

Step 2:  Students will then complete 18-19 on the Reading Guide.

1/7:  Rituals and Routines and Notes. Rituals and Routines should be signed and returned on 1/8

1/8-1/10  Logos, Pathos, and Ethos worksheets.  

1/13:  Graffiti:  Art or Vandalism article.  

Complete a close read of the sources.

Label arguments that are logos with an L

Label arguments that are pathos with a P

Label arguments that are ethos with an E

When finished, on your own sheet of paper, answer the following and TURN IN.

1.  What is the side for each article?  Is it pro or anti-graffiti, or is it neutral?  Use the ACE strategy.  Answer this question for EACH ARTICLE.

2.  Which side do you take and why?  Use ACE strategy to answer the question.  

3. Which argument is used MOST throughout all the articles? Give an exact number for each argument used total over the 3 articles. Why do you think this argument is used most? Do you find it convincing? Use ACE strategy to answer.

1/14:  Complete an outline for the following prompt:  

Prompt:  Is graffiti art or vandalism? The city of Covina is preparing to write a position statement on whether graffiti is an art form, or whether it is vandalism. The mayor has invited the public to join in the debate before the city writes its position statement.

After reading the provided, write an argumentative, multi-paragraph essay that addresses the question “Is graffiti art or vandalism?”  You must support your position with evidence from the texts.

Outline template

1/15-1/20:  Students will complete their paper on Revision Assistant.  

Notes and sample introduction and body

1/21:  

Step 1:  Read text together in your collections book. Pg 223.

1: Identify the claim. Write it down. Cite it (USA Today pg#)

2. Locate 2 reasons and write them down. Cite them.

3. Locate 2 pieces of evidence and write them down. Cite them.

4. Locate one example of addressing the counterargument and write it down. Cite it.

Step 2:  Answer questions 1-5 on page 226 in the text using the ACE strategy and turn in. YOU MUST USE THE ACE STRATEGY!

1/22:  Answer questions 1-4 on page 229 in the text using the ACE strategy and turn in. YOU MUST USE THE ACE STRATEGY!

1/23:  

Step 1:  Complete higher order thinking questions on pg. 230. 1-4 Use the ACE strategy.

Step 2:  Answer the critical vocabulary 1-4 on page 231 using the ACE strategy and turn in. That means EXPLAIN why your answer is correct. Cite the definition from the stories.

1/27:  Students complete oultine on Microsoft Teams.  Outline template

2/3:  Students read Hush in class, 1-17 and complete attached questions.  Books are only available as a class set, so work will be completed in class.  

Students must complete a KIMS chart for the following words by Friday.  There will be a vocabulary test over the words:  

Avalanche   Holster  Morph  Testify  Fiction  Arthritis  Quivered  Gelato  Wharf  Precinct

2/4:  Students read Hush in class, 18-30, and complete attached questions.  Books are only available as a class set, so work will be completed in class.  

2/5:  Create a conflict flow chart for chapters 1-4 of Hush

2/10:  

Students must complete a KIMS chart for the following words by Thursday.  There will be a vocabulary test over the words:  

epaulets raspy quiver cuticle advocate exasperation anonymous

Hush Chapter 5 Questions

2/11  Hush Chapter 6-8 questions

2/12-13  Figurative Language Chart

2/18  

Students read Hush in class, 9-10 and complete attached questions.  Books are only available as a class set, so work will be completed in class, but students can check out a book at the school library or at public library.  

Students must complete a KIMS chart for the following words by Friday.  There will be a vocabulary test over the words:  

hollowed, trembles, squint, forbids, absently, kernel, botched, lodged, disdain, reveal

2/24  

Students read Hush in class, 11-12 and complete attached questions.  Books are only available as a class set, so work will be completed in class, but students can check out a book at the school library or at public library.  

Students must complete a KIMS chart for the following words by Friday.  There will be a vocabulary test over the words:  

gravelly, incubators, tunneled, profile, well-adjusted, vaguest, poring

2/26  Hush Ch. 13-14 part 1

3/2  

Students read Hush in class, 14 part 2 and complete attached questions.  Books are only available as a class set, so work will be completed in class, but students can check out a book at the school library or at public library.  

Students must complete a KIMS chart for the following words by Friday.  There will be a vocabulary test over the words:  

developmentally disabled, preach, engrave, elder, recite, glazing, motto

3/3-5  Hush 15-16

3/4:  Take notes on nonfiction structure from the powerpoint.  Then, complete the following worksheet on your own sheet of paper.  Text Structure Worksheet.

3/9:  Students must complete a KIMS chart for the following words by Friday.  There will be a vocabulary test over the words:  

adjacent, dimension, obedient, accumulate, drastic, oblivious, adapt, elaborate, origin

Complete an outline for the following paper.  

3/10 and 3/12:  Students rewriting essay for Benchmark  paper on Microsoft Teams

3/16  Students must complete a KIMS chart for the following words by Friday.  There will be a vocabulary test over the words:  

adequate          encourage        peculiar

analyze equation           persuade

anticipate         evaluate           prediction