HWK
April 12, 2013
Finish reading to the end of chapter 6
be ready to discuss / answer questions
Research Lenin / Stalin / Khrushchev (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
work on
WIP Prompt 2 as desired
Study Vocab for vocab quiz
Showcase folder as described below
April 10, 2013
Finish reading to the end of chapter 3
be ready to discuss / answer questions
research Russian Revolution (5 sources, 3 pages annotated notes)
work on:
WIP prompt 1 if desired
Study vocabulary for vocab quiz
Showcase Folder as described below
April 8, 2013
Read Connections
Finish reading to the end of chapter 6
be ready to discuss / answer questions
Research Lenin / Stalin / Khrushchev (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
work on
WIP Prompt 2 as desired
Study Vocab for vocab quiz
Showcase folder as described below
April 10, 2013
Finish reading to the end of chapter 3
be ready to discuss / answer questions
research Russian Revolution (5 sources, 3 pages annotated notes)
work on:
WIP prompt 1 if desired
Study vocabulary for vocab quiz
Showcase Folder as described below
April 8, 2013
Read Connections
Animal Farm Online
Animal Farm Class Schedule
April 8/9 ..............
1. Writing Workshop/
HWK: Read Connections from Animal Farm book
April 10/11 (A3)............. April 24/25(A4).....May 8/9 (B3).....May 22/23 (A1)
2. Review Connections / In class read Chapters 1-3 Animal Farm /writing prompt 1
HWK Research: Russian Revolution (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
April 12/15 (A3)...........April 26/29 (A4).....May 10/ 13 (B3)....May 24/28 (A1)
3. Review HWK / In class read Chapters 4-6 Animal Farm, writing prompt 2
HWK Research Lenin / Stalin / Khrushchev (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
April 16 / 17 (A3)............April 30/May1 (A4).....May 14/15 (B3)....May 29/30 (A1)
4. Review HWK / In class read Chapters 7-10 Animal Farm, writing prompt 3
HWK Research 18th / 19th / 20th century political ideologies (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
April 18/19 (A3)............May 2/3 (A4).... May16/17 (B3).....May 31/June3 (A1)
5. Vocab Test, Discussion, writing prompt 4
HWK Finish one prompt to completition
April 22/23 (A3)............May 6/7 (A4)....May 20/21(B3)...June 4/5 (A1)
6. Test Creation from students, writing prompt 5 ...................... Test Taking from students
HWK read preface material to next reading
7. June 6/7 Showcase Folder / WIP
HWK Showcase Completion
1. Writing Workshop/
HWK: Read Connections from Animal Farm book
April 10/11 (A3)............. April 24/25(A4).....May 8/9 (B3).....May 22/23 (A1)
2. Review Connections / In class read Chapters 1-3 Animal Farm /writing prompt 1
HWK Research: Russian Revolution (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
April 12/15 (A3)...........April 26/29 (A4).....May 10/ 13 (B3)....May 24/28 (A1)
3. Review HWK / In class read Chapters 4-6 Animal Farm, writing prompt 2
HWK Research Lenin / Stalin / Khrushchev (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
April 16 / 17 (A3)............April 30/May1 (A4).....May 14/15 (B3)....May 29/30 (A1)
4. Review HWK / In class read Chapters 7-10 Animal Farm, writing prompt 3
HWK Research 18th / 19th / 20th century political ideologies (5 sources / 3 pages annotated notes) / study vocab
April 18/19 (A3)............May 2/3 (A4).... May16/17 (B3).....May 31/June3 (A1)
5. Vocab Test, Discussion, writing prompt 4
HWK Finish one prompt to completition
April 22/23 (A3)............May 6/7 (A4)....May 20/21(B3)...June 4/5 (A1)
6. Test Creation from students, writing prompt 5 ...................... Test Taking from students
HWK read preface material to next reading
7. June 6/7 Showcase Folder / WIP
HWK Showcase Completion
Animal Farm Summary
After 6 classes:
-students having read Animal Farm in entirety (mostly in class)
-9 pages of research on topics above from variety of sources
-vocab quiz score
-participation in discussion
-3 rough draft writing prompts
-1 submitted writing prompt (student choice)
-test creation or test from students
Students may use www.greatexp.wikispaces.com as a study group and receive extra credit for meaningful contributions.
-students having read Animal Farm in entirety (mostly in class)
-9 pages of research on topics above from variety of sources
-vocab quiz score
-participation in discussion
-3 rough draft writing prompts
-1 submitted writing prompt (student choice)
-test creation or test from students
Students may use www.greatexp.wikispaces.com as a study group and receive extra credit for meaningful contributions.
Animal Farm Vocabulary
http://www.quia.com/jg/17060list.html
ensconced settled comfortably
laborious requiring much work
enmity hatred
vivacious lively, animated
apathy lack of interest, indifferent
acute sharp, intense
parasitical living on others without any useful return
cryptic secret, mysterious
indefatigable tireless
tractable easily managed, controlled
ignominious disgraceful, shameful
impromptu done without preparation
canvass to go asking for votes
procured obtained through care or effort
eloquence power to win by speaking
articulate to put thoughts into words easily and clearly
malignity malice, extreme hatred
capitulate surrender on certain terms
countenance expressions of the face
treachery deceit
retinue a group of attendants or servants
conciliatory soothe, reconcile
demeanor way a person looks and acts
morose gloomy, sullen
taciturn speaking very little
filial of a son or daughter
eminent outstanding, distinguishing
ensconced settled comfortably
laborious requiring much work
enmity hatred
vivacious lively, animated
apathy lack of interest, indifferent
acute sharp, intense
parasitical living on others without any useful return
cryptic secret, mysterious
indefatigable tireless
tractable easily managed, controlled
ignominious disgraceful, shameful
impromptu done without preparation
canvass to go asking for votes
procured obtained through care or effort
eloquence power to win by speaking
articulate to put thoughts into words easily and clearly
malignity malice, extreme hatred
capitulate surrender on certain terms
countenance expressions of the face
treachery deceit
retinue a group of attendants or servants
conciliatory soothe, reconcile
demeanor way a person looks and acts
morose gloomy, sullen
taciturn speaking very little
filial of a son or daughter
eminent outstanding, distinguishing
Writing Prompts (actual prompts to be displayed in class)
Prompt 1Newspaper Prompts
based on prompts for school newspaper / posted on whiteboard Literary Magazine Prompt based on requirements for school lit magazine / see Ms. Free Submission Prompt based on prompts for competition essays |
Prompt 2Greatness Prompt
based on concept of greatness / actual prompts posted on board Universal Theme based on universal themes that transcend all eras / actual prompts posted on board Regionalism Prompt based on understanding of a culture or region / actual prompts posted on board |
Prompt 3Pt / Counterpt Prompt
based on writing two sides of the same issue Research Prompt based on student research Reflection Prompt based on student personal reaction to issue or research |
Prompt 4Poetic Reaction Prompt
based on book being read and poetic reaction to it Advice Prompt based on book being read and student giving advice to a character Classmate Prompt based on book being read where students place classmates into the story |
Prompt 5Showcase Work
Student Choice SAT Work Vocab work from SAT prep books Study Work Students provide evidence of studying |
Prompts
Prompt 1
Newspaper: What can we learn from leaders (consider one of the following: Venezuela, North Korea, UK, the Vatican, Syria, Russia)
Lit Mag: Free Write
Submission (Competition essay): www.afsa.org: "How would You improve US relations around the world?"
Prompt 2
What Burma taught Orwell (Article)
How To Save the World (Free Write)
http://cns.miis.edu/npr/challenge.htm (Essay competition)
Prompt 3
Prompt 4
Prompt 5
Newspaper: What can we learn from leaders (consider one of the following: Venezuela, North Korea, UK, the Vatican, Syria, Russia)
Lit Mag: Free Write
Submission (Competition essay): www.afsa.org: "How would You improve US relations around the world?"
Prompt 2
What Burma taught Orwell (Article)
How To Save the World (Free Write)
http://cns.miis.edu/npr/challenge.htm (Essay competition)
Prompt 3
Prompt 4
Prompt 5
Discussion / Activities
Students will be graded for active participation.
Homework Requirements
Homework will only be accepted the day it is due.
Test Creation / Test Studying / Test Taking
There are 5 units, namely
Writing / Vocab
Midsummers Nights Dream (A1 writes; A3/A4/B3 take)
Animal Farm (A3 writes; A1/A4/B3 take)
Shorts and Genres (A4 writes; A1/A3/B3 take)
Murder on the Orient Express (B3 writes; A1/A3/A4 take)
Each block will eventually do each of the mini units, however, the block to first start a unit will write the test for all other blocks to take.
Evidence of studying for the tests will earn students extra credit.
Writing / Vocab
Midsummers Nights Dream (A1 writes; A3/A4/B3 take)
Animal Farm (A3 writes; A1/A4/B3 take)
Shorts and Genres (A4 writes; A1/A3/B3 take)
Murder on the Orient Express (B3 writes; A1/A3/A4 take)
Each block will eventually do each of the mini units, however, the block to first start a unit will write the test for all other blocks to take.
Evidence of studying for the tests will earn students extra credit.
WIP Folder / Showcase Folder etc.
WIP - Students are to have in their possession their WIP folder, i.e. their Works in Progress Folder and should continuously work on the items selected for Showcase. They should have available drafts of all selected work if requested. This may be on sharepoint, flashdrive, etc.
Showcase
Showcase Folder
The Showcase Folder must be submitted as the final product and include 12 items. Items may be switch up to the final submission, however, all class writing rules must apply or the writing will not count. All items must be typed and only the final version should be included in the Showcase Folder; however draft copies should be available if requested.
Due last school week in June 2013
Showcase
Showcase Folder
The Showcase Folder must be submitted as the final product and include 12 items. Items may be switch up to the final submission, however, all class writing rules must apply or the writing will not count. All items must be typed and only the final version should be included in the Showcase Folder; however draft copies should be available if requested.
Due last school week in June 2013
The ItemsTitle Page (Name, Block, Title if desired)
Table of Contents* Writings Exemplar Essay..........................11 point Essay Format Formal Letter..............................Business Letter Format Reflection...................................Personal Narrative Writing Reflection......................Format Student Choice Newspaper Commentary............Article Reaction to Literature Poem......Poem Format Student Choice Autobiographical Piece..............Format Student Choice Point / Counterpoint.................OpEd 20 Quotes ................................ Quotes and Explanation Annotated Notes..................... Students show study skills 100 Words.............................. Vocab List plus sentences Essay Prep............................. Organizational preparation for essay Bibliography *Order of Pieces is up to student Pieces must be typed Times New Roman 12 point font with 1 inch margins double spaced Citations must follow MLA rules and use Noodletools or appropriate citation software Each piece should be titled. All pieces must follow the Class Writing Rules. Students may gain extra credit points for using the greatexp.wikispaces.com study group for any meaningful contribution. |
The Rules1. No Be Verbs
2. No Thing, Body, One Endings or Generalized language including the word People 3. No Repeated Starting of sentences and/or paragraphs 4. Thesis Statements must be in the SOCACA format 5. Essays must be in the 11 point essay format 6. Supporting information must be included in the body 7. Third person must be used with the exception of items that are personal narrative 8. All sources must be cited 9. Writers need to write to completeness 10. Writers need to write for an audience of one 11. Writers need to do a 6 +1 Traits Check before final submission |
Extra Credit
On a weekly basis, students may receive extra credit by showing study skills in any of the following>
-use of www.greatexp.wikispaces.com study group
-evidence of running through notes
-study log
-SAT test preparation
Extra Credit will always be at the teacher's discretion.
-use of www.greatexp.wikispaces.com study group
-evidence of running through notes
-study log
-SAT test preparation
Extra Credit will always be at the teacher's discretion.