Presentation Day 2

Goal: Survey and book review presentations for Book #8

Agenda: 
Read
Survey
Book Review Presentations

1. Survey

• I know we've taken a lot of surveys lately, but we have another one for you.
• As you answer, don't mention anyone by name (you'll see what we mean). 
• Access the survey HERE. 

2. Book Review Presentations

• We are continuing with presentations today.
• You've done a great job preparing your slides - they look awesome! 
• We showed you the scoring guides yesterday, but here is a reminder (this is a two-part score): 

*Reminders* 

• If you did not present your book review today, you are going tomorrow. 
• Make sure you have a good book (or two) to read over Spring break.

Presentation Day 1

Goal: Book review presentations for Book #8

Agenda: 
Read
Book Review Presentations

Book Review Presentations

• Today is presentation day! 
• You've done a great job preparing your slides - they look awesome! 
• We showed you the scoring guides yesterday, but here is a reminder (this is a two-part score): 

*Reminders* 

• If you did not present your book review today, you are going tomorrow. 
• Make sure you have a good book (or two) to read over Spring break.

Survey + Presentation Prep

Goal: Take a pre-survey for our next unit and finish book review presentations

Agenda: 
Ready
Survey
Book Review Presentation Work Time

1. Survey

• Take the Healthy Kids survey HERE. 
• When you are done, work on your book review presentation slides. This is your last in-class work day before we present. 

2. Book Review Presentation Work Time

• We started our Book Review presentation slides yesterday. 
• You should have claimed a slide in the deck in Google Classroom (listed under "Book Reviews")
• If you want to know information about how this is being scored, it is a two part score. See the scoring guides listed below: 

*Reminders* 

Book Review presentations start tomorrow. Is yours ready? Should you write yourself a notecard so you feel prepared? 

Book #8 Review

Goal: Introduce a new method of review for Book #8

Agenda: 
Read
Book Review Demo
Book Review Work Time

Presentation Demo:

• We're doing book review presentations this week. 
• Your teachers have prepared a demonstration so you know what yours should look like. 
• Take note of any similarities you notice between your teachers' slides.

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Go to Google Classroom and find the assignment titled "Class Book Review Slides" 
2. Claim the slide that is the SAME as your CHROMEBOOK NUMBER by putting your name in the bottom right corner.
3. If your chromebook is 1-4 you'll use a different slide. 1=40, 2=41, 3=42, 4=43.

Reminders: 

• Finish reading Book #8 if you're not done yet. Your slide must be ready by Wednesday at the end of class.

Article of the Week

Goal: Complete the first Article of the Week for this new grading period.

Agenda: 
Read
Article of the Week
Catch Up/Ask Questions

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: 
What would you to to change something that you think is wrong about the world?  

Article of the Week: 

• What power do children have when it comes to creating change in the world? perhaps more than you think. 
• Go HERE to access your article.
• Write a two paragraph response in your English Journal (the frame to the right is for your first paragraph). 
• First paragraph = summary, second paragraph = opinion

Check Powerschool 

• Check your Powerschool. Finalized grades are due today, so there should not be any surprises.

Reminders:
Book #8 MUST be finished by TOMORROW. We are starting something new in class and you must be caught up on your reading to participate.

In-Class Writing Assignment

Goal: On demand, in-class writing assessment.

Agenda: 
Assessment
Read (when you finish your essay)

Our Assessment: 

• Earlier this week you read a story and yesterday you read a poem. 
• Today, you will be writing an essay comparing the two works.
• I will give you back the prompt and organizer you worked on yesterday.

You made a copy of the story yesterday. Look for it in your Google Drive.

Absent? 

• See Ms. Roberts next week to make up this assessment. It is not going in your first progress report, so don't worry yet. 
• You'll probably need to do it after school, so check my whiteboard to see when I will be here next week.

Got a good book? 

• Book #8 should be finished by next TUESDAY 3/19. We're doing a new method of a book review. 

Preparation for In-Class Writing

Goal: Prep for performance task assessment.

Agenda: 
Read
Reading Progress Update
Annotate a Song

Today and tomorrow you'll be working on our end-of-unit performance task (which is kind of fancy wording for a test).

1. Reading Progress Update
Complete the READING PROGRESS FORM about your current book, which should be #8. 

2. TODAY:

• I'll give you the poem you'll be looking at and a graphic organizer. 

• You can use your time in class to annotate the poem. 

• You should identify the parts of the SIFT acronym (check yesterday's blog for reminders). 

• Highlight pieces of evidence you might want to use in your essay.

**What You Need to Know for Tomorrow:

• You'll be comparing the song/poem to the short story, "The Necklace" (click here to make a copy). 

• You can use class time today to write an outline for your essay, but you will not be able to copy the outline during class tomorrow. 

• At the end of the period I will collect all the paper I gave you today. 

• I'll give it back to you tomorrow to use to write your essay in class. 

• Please do not bring any other notes or preparation materials to class tomorrow. You'll only be allowed to use the work you do today. 

Reminders: 

• Book #8 should be complete by March 19th (that's next TUESDAY).

SIFT Poetry Analysis

Goal: Looking at some poetry, entry into analysis.

Agenda:
Read
Looking closely at a poem
SIFT poetry analysis
English Journal Entry

1. Comparative Analysis for Poetry

• Comparative analysis means looking closely at two things and comparing how they work. 
• We did this with some short stories and then compared what an author does with a story to what a director does with a film. 
• Today we will try it with some poetry.

2. Let's Read: 
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou.
Read it a few times until you are comfortable with the literal meaning of the poem.

3. Let's Watch:
Maya Angelou deliver the poem. Listen for similarities and differences. Does it sound different when the author reads it herself? Why?

3. Let's Talk: 
Watch this presentation about SIFT poetry analysis that I will post here later (check it out if you are absent today).




4. Let's Write:
Use THIS document to organize your thinking about the poem.
*Be sure to complete the paragraph at the end of the doc AND paste it into your English Journal.*

REMINDERS: 

• Your Comparative Analysis Essay on Poe and Laughton is due TOMORROW, Thursday. It should be complete in your Google Drive. 
• Keep reading. Finish book #8 by 3/19. 
• Essay test FRIDAY comparing the story you read on Tuesday to the poem you will get tomorrow.

A new story to read

Goal: Read a short story and answer the questions about it as you go.

Agenda: 
Read
Reading progress update
Read the short story

1. New Text: 

• I've shared a new story with you using GoFormative. It's called "Read This on Tuesday 3/12"
• Click "zoom in" to see the text larger. But be sure to click on the blue numbers to answer the questions. 
• If you can't answer a question go back and re-read until you can answer the question. 
• Click HERE to go to GoFormative and find the story.  

Essay Coming Soon:

• Friday this week you will be writing an in class essay comparing the story you read today to a poem I will give you in class. If you missed reading the story or need to read it again you should do that.
• DUE THURSDAY: The final draft of your Poe/Laughton Essay. 
• The grading period ends this FRIDAY.

Writing Groups

Goal: Writing groups for your Poe/Laughton essays.

Agenda: 
Read
Refresh: What are writing groups?
Poe/Laughton Essay with your group

Getting Started:

• Refresh: What are writing groups?
• What kinds of discussion help writers most?
• Follow the procedures in the chart or on THIS PAGE with your group. 

Essay Rubric: (below)
How does your essay compare to the rubric?
What do you still need to work on?

Reminders: 
Final Draft of your Poe/Laughton Essay is due this Thursday. 
Read: You should be on book #8 and it should be finished by next week, 3/19. 

Rubric: Comparative Analysis

Criteria	An excellent paper will meet these expectations
Genre, focus, and organization	Introduction includes, novel/film’s title, author/director, an overview of both texts. Thesis statement provides a clear claim and focus. Points are addressed in a logical order. Strong conclusion.
Evidence and interpretation	Develops interpretations that demonstrate a thoughtful, comprehensive grasp of the text/film. Uses through textual and cinematic examples to support the thesis in an academic voice.
Writing conventions	Standard English spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are used appropriately (especially when punctuating dialogue). Transitional words connect evidence.

Final Essay Progress Day

Goal: Use this day to finish your five paragraphs. If it's not done by the end of class, it's homework this weekend.

Agenda: 
Read
Intros and Conclusions
Work on Essays
Use New Tools

Introductions and Conclusions
Click HERE for an outline that should help you craft your introduction and conclusion.

Work on Essays 

You know what to do. As a reminder, your essay template is in Google Classroom. You do not need to click "turn in" when you're done, because I can still see all of your work. Here are the resources you might need:

• Evidence from Night of the Hunter
• Evidence from "The Cask of Amontillado" 
• Video Tutorial on Mood Paragraph (from Tuesday) 

New Tools 

If you are totally done, I want you to use this NEW TOOL to check your work. This awesome app will help you to make your sentences clear and concise. It's great for anyone to use before turning in a paper. 

Reminders: 

Draft of your essay is due MONDAY 3/11. If you did not finish this week, it is homework. 

More Essay Progress

Goal: The essay continues. Your goal today is to complete the paragraph on theme.

Agenda:
Read
Self-score English Journal
Intros and Conclusions
Make progress on your essay

1. English Journal Self Score:

1. Open your English Journal
2. Review the English Journal Scoring Guide. 
3. Determine how you would score your English Journal. 
4. PASTE this sentence below into the TOP of your English Journal and be sure it is complete. 

March 7, 2019 Self Score:        

I believe I have earned a ______ <<(Your score 1-5) on my English Journal because_______________________ _______________ <<(Your reasons you think you earned that score.) 

2. Essay Progress: 

• Let's take a look at the mood and irony paragraphs you have already. 
• Today, your goal is to finish your theme paragraph. 
• If you are ready, you can move on to your intro and conclusion. 

 3. Intros and Conclusions

Reminders: 
The draft of your complete essay is due Monday 3/11, so please catch up if you are missing one of your body paragraphs. We will have more time for intros and conclusions tomorrow.
Finish reading book #8 by 3/19. 

Survey + Essay Progress

Goals: Take a school survey and make progress on our comparison essays

Agenda: 
Read

Survey
Progress on "Cask/Night" essay

1. Survey:
Ms. Daniel has a SURVEY she needs you to take for her Master's Degree program. She will probably discuss your answers with her classmates at her university, but she will always keep your name and any other identifying information confidential. 

2. Essay Progress: 

• Yesterday, we worked on the mood paragraph of your essay comparing Poe and Laughton's works.
• Today, you should make progress on the irony paragraph.
• Tomorrow, we will work on the theme paragraph.
• Complete draft due Monday, 3/11 (before school starts) for writing groups.

Click to enlarge. Remember, your paragraphs must include all 6 of the elements on the yellow banner.

Reminders: 

• Next Friday (3/15) is the end of the grading period for the first six weeks of this semester.
• Book #8 should be finished BEFORE Tuesday, March 19th. We're doing something special that week regarding reading.

Essay: Comparative Analysis Poe and Laughton

Goal: Getting started on our comparative analysis paper.

Agenda:
Comparative Analysis Assignment
Modeled Writing: Mood Paragraph

Comparative Analysis Assignment:

1. You have a new assignment in Google Classroom called "Essay: Comparative Analysis Poe and Laughton"
2. Read the prompt carefully to yourself and then write one of your body paragraphs. 
3. Mood Paragraph tutorial video. 

Writing Task:Consider the short story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe and the movie The Night of The Hunter (1955) directed by Charles Laughton. What techniques do the author and director use to create the theme and mood?

Write a comparative analysis essay about these two works. Consider how each uses irony, mood, and other literary and cinematic techniques to reveal the theme. 

Collected Evidence: The examples you submitted.

Examples of Theme Mood and Irony in Cask of Amontillado

Examples of Theme Mood and Irony in Night of the Hunter

Click this image to see it larger.

Due Dates: 

• Monday 3/11your complete draft is due of your Comparative Analysis Essay. 
• Thursday 3/7: You will review and self-score your English Journal. Be sure it reflects all your work. 

Essay Due Dates: (Don't panic.)

• Essay draft due Monday 3/11 for writing groups. You will get a draft grade. Have all your paragraphs done. 
• Final draft due Thursday 3/14. Revise based on the advice of your writing group. 
• We will have an end of unit, in class, essay test on 3/15. We will be preparing for it on Tuesday-Thursday of that week. 

Collecting Evidence of Irony, Mood, and Theme in Night of the Hunter

Goal:  Collect evidence for irony, mood, and theme from Night of the Hunter

Agenda: 
Read
Reading progress Update
Collect Evidence

1. Reading Progress Update:

• Complete the READING PROGRESS FORM about your current book, which should be #8. 

Film: 
Friday we watched the exciting conclusion of Night of the Hunter. Harry Powell did not get away with his crimes as Montresor did. What impact does his arrest have on the theme?

Speaking of theme, remember the quote in the beginning, "Beware of false prophets in sheep's clothing, for really they are ravening wolves." How does that fit with what you know about the film now? (Don't get confused between prophet and profit. They mean different things.)


Collecting Evidence:
Just as you did for "Cask of Amontillado," today you will work with your partner to describe and explain scenes from Night of the Hunter.

• Use this FORM to submit your responses. 
• Use the notes you took while watching the film. 
• Remember that your answers will be shared with all of my classes to support your work when we begin writing our comparative analysis essays. 
• Use complete sentences, please. 

Movie at Lunch:

Remember if you missed part of Night of the Hunter I am re-showing it during advisory and lunch.

Reminders: 

• The first grading period ends 3/15. Check power school to see if there is anything you can do in any of your classes to bring up your grades. 
• Talking to your teachers helps too. 

Night of the Hunter: Day 3

Remember that scene in the hallway?

Goals: Review day 2, and continue taking our notes on irony, mood, and theme in the film.

Agenda: 
Read
Review notes from yesterday
Watch part three.

Reminders: 

• I am reshowing part 2 at lunch today. You are welcome to bring your food and watch it again.
• Keep reading Book #8 at home.