ELA 8 Week 22

Friday, 1/31/20

1. Due: Spelling Quizlet
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words by earning a proficient score on your spelling test.
2. Practice defining vocabulary words from literature using context.


3. Agenda:
1. Spelling
1. Quizlet Live
2. Test
2. The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play
1. Read Intro and watch the video
2. Complete the vocabulary and SAVE.
4. HW:
1. Drama notes summary due Monday, 2/3--There will be a quiz on these terms on Monday.
2. Anne Frank Vocabulary (if you didn't finish this in class)

Thursday, 1/30/20

1. Due:"Hitler Youth" Close Read; Spelling 20 Packet
2. Agenda:
1. Correct Spelling Packet
2. Elements of Drama Notes
3. HW:
1. Spelling 20 Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.
2. Drama notes summary due Monday, 2/3.

Wednesday, 1/29/20

1. Due:"Hitler Youth" Skills Worksheets, SS assignments, Effective Sentences Packet
2. Agenda:
1. "Hitler Youth" Close Read (SS)
3. HW:
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30; Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.

Tuesday, 1/28/20

1. Due:Kobe Bryant Blast (SS) and research Links (GC)
2. Agenda:
1. "Hitler Youth" Centers (SS)
1. Informational Texts w/ Access Sheet
2. Reasons and Evidence w/Access Sheet
3. Reading Quiz (SS)
4. Writing Effective Sentences (Finish your packet and turn it in)
3. HW:
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30; Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.

Monday, 1/27/20

1. Due:Writing Effective Sentences 1-10; Hitler Youth SS Assignment; 
2. Agenda:
1. Discuss Writing Effective Sentences
2. Blast: Kobe Bryant (SS)
1. Read
2. Respond to BLAST question
3. Quick Poll
4. Research Links (doc in Google Classroom)
5. 3 Peer Reviews
3. HW:
1. Kobe Bryant Blast due Tuesday, 1/28 @ 8 AM.
2. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30; Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.

ELA 7 Week 22

Friday, 1/31/20

1. Due: Spelling 15 Quizlet
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words by earning a proficient score on your spelling test.
2. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling
1. Quizlet Live
2. Test
2. The Hunger Games Chapter 3 w/focus questions
4. HW:
1. Finish HG Chapter 3 w/focus questions due Monday, 2/3.

Thursday, 1/30/20

1. Due: HG Piktochart Blocks; Spelling Packet
2. Learning Target:
1. Re-write a paragraph using active voice and effective sentences.
2. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Correct spelling Packet
2. Grammar: Rewrite a paragraph--Turn in packet when you're finished
4. HW:
1. Spelling 15 Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/31.

Wednesday, 1/29/20

1. Due: HG Chapter 2 Focus Questions
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Grammar: Passive and Active Voice
2. HG Piktochart Project (Classroom)
4. HW:
1. Set up your 6 Piktochart Blocks due Thursday, 1/30.
2. Spelling 15 Packet due Thursday, 1/30;Test Friday, 1/31.

Tuesday, 1/28/20

1. Due: Kobe Bryant BLAST (SS) and Research Links (GC); Revised Effective Sentences (Packet)
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Discuss Writing Effective Sentences 
2. The Hunger Games
1. Chapter 2 w/focus questions
4. HW:
1. HG Chapter 2 Questions (Classroom) due Wednesday, 1/29
2. Spelling 15 Packet due Thursday, 1/30;Test Friday, 1/31.

Monday, 1/27/20

1. Due:Writing Effective Sentences 1-10; HG Ch. 1 Questions; Quizlet
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Discuss Writing Effective Sentences
2. Blast: Kobe Bryant (SS)
1. Read
2. Respond to BLAST question
3. Quick Poll
4. Research Links (Doc in Google Classroom)
5. 3 Peer Reviews
4. HW:
1. Revised Effective Sentences 1-10 due Tuesday, 1/28.
2. Kobe Bryant Blast due Tuesday, 1/28 @ 8 AM.
3. Spelling 15 Packet due Thursday, 1/30;Test Friday, 1/31.

Futures Week 22

Friday, 1/31/20

1. Due: Cornell Notes
2. Learning Target:
1. Form meaningful relationships with peers by participating in team-building activities. 
3. Agenda:
1. Teambuilder
1. Problem Peak
2. Puzzle Race
4. HW:
1. Singed binder checks due Monday if you earned 30 or lower.

Thursday, 1/30/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW:
1. CN Due Friday--Your Choice!

Wednesday, 1/29/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Glory Road
1. Cornell Notes
3. HW:
1. TRF due Tuesday/Thursday
2. CN--1 page on subject of choice due Friday

Tuesday, 1/28/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW:
1. CN Due Friday--Your Choice!

Monday, 1/27/20

1. Due: Binder Check READY!
2. Agenda:
1. Binder Check--Math Notes and ELA Learning Log
2. Test Board
3. TORCH
3. HW:
1. TRF due Tuesday/Thursday
2. CN--1 page on subject of choice due Friday

ELA 8 Week 21

Thursday and Friday, 1/23/20 and 1/24/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. I will combine four ineffective sentences about one topic to create 1 effective sentence about that topic.
2. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and "ingroups" and "outgroups."
3. Agenda:
1. Historical Context: The Holocaust
1. "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow"
1. StudySync TV with packet questions
2. Think Questions 1, 2, and 3--You may work with a neighbor to respond to the Think questions--make sure you RACE your responses. 
3. Don't do the last section of your packet (sentence frames)
4. Submit when finished, and turn your packets into the basket (DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR PAPER!)
2.  Spelling 20 Quizlet
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write
4. Spell
5. Test--Options: all terms, no images, written responses, 85% or higher.
3. Writing Effective Sentences 3-10--We will discuss our answers on Monday
4. HW:.
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30 and Quizlet due/Test on Friday, 1/31.

Wednesday, 1/21/20

1. Due: Blast--Conflict in Communities; "Hitler Youth" Vocabulary (SS)
2. Learning Target:
1. I will combine four ineffective sentences about one topic to create 1 effective sentence about that topic.
2. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and "ingroups" and "outgroups."
3. Agenda:
1. Writing Effective Sentences 1-2
2. Historical Context: The Holocaust
1. "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow"
1. Read and annotate 
1. Match (Handout)
2. 3 annotations/highlights--something shocking and/or appalling 
4. HW:.
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30.

Tuesday, 1/21/20

1. Due: Blast--Conflict in Communities
2. Learning Target:
1. Identify spelling words and definitions.
2. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and "ingroups" and "outgroups."
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 20 Packet
2. Historical Context: The Holocaust
1. Slides--Take notes as we discuss information. 
2. "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow"
1. Intro
2. Vocabulary
4. HW:
1. Finish "Hitler Youth" Vocabulary due Wednesday, 1/22.
2. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30.

ELA 7 Week 21

Thursday and Friday, 1/23/20 and 1/24/20--Work on the agenda below on Thursday and Friday. If you use your time wisely, you will not have homework. 

1. Due: Nothing 
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games 
1. Chapter 1 Focus Questions (Classroom)--Make sure you answer in complete sentences and RACE appropriate responses.
2. Spelling #15 Quizlet
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write
4. Spell
5. Test--Options: all terms, no images, written responses, 85% or higher.
3. Writing Effective Sentences Packet #s 1-10--I will check these on Monday.
4. Anything you don't finish in class becomes homework. 
4. HW:
1. Spelling 15 Packet due Thursday, 1/30.

Wednesday, 1/22/20

1. Due: "Gladiator" SS Assignment
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. 3rd Period Library--take your ID cards with you as you go to check out the novel from the library. I will send a few of you over at a time.
2. The Hunger Games 
1. Chapter 1 w
4. HW:
1. Spelling 15 Packet due Thursday, 1/30.

Tuesday, 1/21/20

1. Due: "Gladiator" SS Assignment
2. Learning Target:
1. Identify  of Lesson 15 spelling words and their definitions.
3. Agenda:
1. Library--take your ID cards with you as you go to check out the novel from the library. I will send a few of you over at a time.
2. Spelling 15--Packet
3. The Hunger Games Pre-reading
1. Context Nearpod
4. HW:
1. Spelling 15 Packet due Thursday, 1/30.

Futures Week 21

Friday, 1/24/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. ELA Learning Log
2. Math CN
3. When you're finished, you can work on assignments from your core classes (quietly). 
4. HW:
1. Binder Check Monday--Math Notes; ELA Learning Log

Thursday, 1/23/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW:
1. Binder Check Monday--Math Notes; ELA Learning Log

Wednesday, 1/22/20

1. Due: Tutorial Process Videos (GC)
2. Agenda:
1. Tutorial Process Presentations
2. Work on 
1. TRF
2. ELA Learning Log
3. Math CN
3. HW:
1. Binder Check Friday--Math Notes; ELA Learning Log

Tuesday, 1/21/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW:
1. Screencast due Wednesday--GC
2. Binder Check Friday--Math Notes; ELA Learning Log

ELA 8 Week 20

Friday, 1/17/20

1. Due: Spelling Packet #19, Quizlet
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words and definitions.
2. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and "ingroups" and "outgroups."
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 19
1. Correct packet
2. Quizlet Live
3. Test
2. Blast: Conflict in Communities
1. Read
2. Respond to blast question and quick poll
3. Explore Research Links
4. Give 3 Peer Responses--and make sure you explain the score you give them.
4. HW:
1. Finish Blast: Conflict in Communities due Tuesday @ 8 AM (SS)

Thursday, 1/16/20

1. Due: Spelling Packet #19 (stamp--we will correct at the start of class on Friday)
2. Learning Target:
1. Present research on a famously evil person from history. Identify important events is the person's life, explain why that person is considered evil, and connect that person to a character in Lord of the Flies.
2. Trace Hitler's rise to power and how it affected the people of Germany.
3. Agenda:
1. The Evil Project Presentations
2. Hitler's Rise to Power Video and Video Guide
4. HW:
1. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.

Wednesday, 1/15/20

1. Due: EVIL PROJECT PRESENTATION & ESSAY
2. Learning Target:
1. Present research on a famously evil person from history. Identify important events is the person's life, explain why that person is considered evil, and connect that person to a character in Lord of the Flies.
3. Agenda:
1. The Evil Project Presentations
4. HW:
1. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.

Tuesday, 1/14/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Research a famously evil person from history and make connections to the evil that is present in The Lord of the Flies.
2. Draft a well-organized research paper, including in-text citations of credible sources and an MLA format Works Cited page.
3. Agenda:
1. Review MLA format/Works Cited expectations.
2. The Evil Project (GC)--work on your presentations with your groups.
4. HW:
1. The Evil Project Presentation and Essay due Wednesday, 1/15.
2. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.

Monday, 1/13/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Research a famously evil person from history and make connections to the evil that is present in The Lord of the Flies.
2. Draft a well-organized research paper, including in-text citations of credible sources and an MLA format Works Cited page.
3. Agenda:
1. Review MLA format/Works Cited expectations.
2. The Evil Project (GC)--work on your presentations with your groups.
4. HW:
1. The Evil Project Presentation and Essay due Wednesday, 1/15.
2. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.

ELA 7 Week 20

Friday, 1/17/20

1. Due: Spelling 14 Packet and Quizlet; "Gladiator" (Let's talk about this one)
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of Lesson 14 spelling words and their definitions.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 14
1. Correct Packet and turn it in.
2. Quizlet Live (one round for extra credit)
3. Test
4. HW:
1. Finish SS "Gladiator" assignment--due Tuesday @ 8 AM

Thursday, 1/16/20

1. Due: EdPuzzles (all three); Spelling Packet (period 6)
2. Learning Target:
1. Research the historical/classical inspiration for The Hunger Games.
2. Analyze the structure and organization of a work of non-fiction.
3. Agenda:
1. Period 6--Correct Spelling Packet
2. The Hunger Games Pre-reading
1. "Gladiator" (SS)
1. Intro Video 
2. Vocabulary 
3. Read and complete graphic organizer
4. Think Questions 1-3
4. HW:
1. Finish Gladiator assignment (if you haven't already)
2. Spelling 14 Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.
3. Period 3--We'll correct spelling before the test on Friday.

Wednesday, 1/15/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Research the historical/classical inspiration for The Hunger Games.
2. Analyze the structure and organization of a work of non-fiction.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games Pre-reading
1. EdPuzzle Suzanne Collins Interview (GC)
1. Part 1--Classical Inspiration
2. Part 2--Contemporary Inspiration
3. Part 3--Desensitization
4. HW:
1. Finish all 3 EdPuzzle assignments--due Thursday, 1/16, at 8 AM.
2. Spelling 14 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.

Tuesday, 1/14/20

1. Due: Utopian Community Iron Chef Slides (should have been submitted Monday)
2. Learning Target:
1. Create and outline the elements of your own idea of a perfect (utopian) world.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games Pre-reading
1. Creating a Utopia Iron Chef Presentations
4. HW:
1. Spelling 14 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.

Monday, 1/13/20

1. Due: Creating a Utopia Worksheet
2. Learning Target:
1. Create and outline the elements of your own idea of a perfect (utopian) world.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games Pre-reading
1. Creating a Utopia Iron Chef--due at the end of the period.
4. HW:
1. Spelling 14 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due and test Friday, 1/17.

Futures Week 20

Thursday, 1/16/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW:
1. TRF due Thursday/Thursday
2. History and Science Cornell Notes due Friday

Wednesday, 1/15/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Outline and explain the steps to a meaningful tutorial and present those stops to the class using a screencast.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial Process Screencast Project
1. Slides (GC)
2. Script (Create a doc and share it with your group mates)
4. HW:
1. TRF due Thursday/Thursday
2. History and Science Cornell Notes due Friday

Tuesday, 1/14/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW:
1. TRF due Thursday/Thursday
2. History and Science Cornell Notes due Friday

Monday, 1/13/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Outline and explain the steps to a meaningful tutorial.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial Process Screencast Project
1. Slides (GC)
2. Script (Create a doc and share it with your group mates)
4. HW:
1. TRF due Thursday/Thursday
2. History and Science Cornell Notes due Friday

ELA 8 Week 19

Friday, 1/10/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Research a famously evil person from history and make connections to the evil that is present in The Lord of the Flies.
3. Agenda:
1. The Evil Project (GC)--work on your presentations with your groups.
4. HW:
1. The Evil Project Presentation and Essay due Wednesday, 1/15.
2. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due Friday, 1/17.

Thursday, 1/9/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Research a famously evil person from history and make connections to the evil that is present in The Lord of the Flies.
3. Agenda:
1. The Evil Project (GC)--work on your presentations with your groups.
2. Homework--Spelling 19 Quizlet
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write
4. Spell
5. Test--Options: all terms, no images, written responses, 85% or higher.
4. HW:
1. The Evil Project Presentation and Essay due Wednesday, 1/15.
2. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due Friday, 1/17.

Wednesday, 1/8/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Analyze a character in LOTF using the STEAL method.
3. Agenda:
1. LOTF Character Iron Chef Presentations
2. Intro to The Evil Project (GC)
4. HW:
1. The Evil Project Presentation and Essay due Wednesday, 1/15.
2. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16.

Tuesday, 1/7/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Analyze a character in LOTF using the STEAL method.
2. Identify spellings and definitions of Unit 19 spelling words.
3. Agenda:
1. LOTF Character Iron Chef Presentations
2. Spelling #19 Packet
4. HW:
1. Spelling 19 Packet due Thursday, 1/16.

ELA 7 Week 19

Friday, 1/10/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Compare and contrast elements of utopian and dystopian societites.
2. Create and outline the elements of your own idea of a perfect (utopian) world.
3. Agenda:
1. Blast: Dissing Utopia (SS)
1. Read 
2. Research Links
3. Blast Question
4. Quick Poll
5. 3 Peer Review
6. SUBMIT!!!
2. The Hunger Games Pre-reading
1. Creating a Utopia (worksheet)
4. HW:
1. Spelling 14 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due Friday, 1/17.

Thursday, 1/9/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Review spelling and definitions of Lesson 14 spelling words.
3. Agenda:
1. Quizlet--Spelling Lesson 14
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write
4. Spell
5. Test--Options: all terms, no images, written responses, 85% or higher
4. HW:
1. Spelling 14 Packet due Thursday, 1/16; Quizlet due Friday, 1/17.

Wednesday, 1/8/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Reflect on 2019 and set personal goals for 2020.
3. Agenda:
1. One-Word Project Presentations
4. HW:
1. Spelling 14 Packet due Thursday, 1/16.

Tuesday, 1/7/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Reflect on 2019 and set personal goals for 2020.
2. Identify spellings and definitions of Unit 14 spelling words.
3. Agenda:
1. One-Word Project (GC)--due Wednesday
2. Spelling #14 Packet
4. HW:
1. Finish One-Word Project
2. Spelling 14 Packet due Thursday, 1/16.

Futures Week 19

Friday, 1/10/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Build meaningful relationships among peers by working as a team.
3. Agenda:
1. Team-builder
2. Choice Time
4. HW:
1. None

Thursday, 1/9/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial
1. Please make sure you do your best as this will be the first TRF grade in the gradebook this semester.
2. Put desks back in small groups at the five-minute bell.
4. HW:
1. None

Wednesday, 1/8/20

1. Due: One-Word Projects (GC)
2. Learning Target:
1. Reflect on 2019 and set personal goals for 2020.
3. Agenda:
1. One-Word Project Presentations
4. HW:
1. TRF due Thursday

Tuesday, 1/7/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Reflect on 2019 and set personal goals for 2020.
3. Agenda:
1. One-Word Project (GC)--due Wednesday
4. HW:
1. Finish One-Word Project
2. TRF due Thursday