Lit Comp 1-2-5th Hour Assignments
- Instructor
- Michelle Meschke
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- ELA
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Effective Writing Practice 2
What is your favorite movie/series/video game? Why is it you favorite-offer 3 reasons and build the reasons into 3 separate paragraphs (1 reason for each paragraph with details)
FCA 1 4pts Introduction includes a hook, thesis statement, and line of reasoning, and conclusion reviews main points made in the introduction in different words
FCA 2 6pts 3 body paragraphs include a topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences and a concluding sentence
FCA 3 5pts Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct
FCA 1 4pts Introduction includes a hook, thesis statement, and line of reasoning, and conclusion reviews main points made in the introduction in different words
FCA 2 6pts 3 body paragraphs include a topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences and a concluding sentence
FCA 3 5pts Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct
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Practicing effective writing
Respond to the journal prompt "3 words I'd use to describe this school year are..." In your response, answer the prompt and explain your answers with 2 examples that explain your answer. They must be in a clear and concise order.
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W9-10.2b Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevent, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic.
C.O. Application of developing the topic with well-chosen, relevent, and concrete details by constructing a journal response.
L.O. Write to provide reasons in developing the topic using 2 specific examples per idea to support.
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W9-10.2b Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevent, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic.
C.O. Application of developing the topic with well-chosen, relevent, and concrete details by constructing a journal response.
L.O. Write to provide reasons in developing the topic using 2 specific examples per idea to support.
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STAR test today!
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Of Mice and Men Final Draft
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Of Mice and Men Rough Draft
Complete the rough draft of your paper on a google doc and drop it here
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Pre-writing notes for argument essay
Discussion on the death of Lennie. Should George have shot him?
Complete t-chart and introduction
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W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics/texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of writing an argument to support a claim by constructing a t-chart and organizing an introduction
L.O. Write to give reasons for an argument to support a claim using 3 pieces of evidence for both sides
Complete t-chart and introduction
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W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics/texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of writing an argument to support a claim by constructing a t-chart and organizing an introduction
L.O. Write to give reasons for an argument to support a claim using 3 pieces of evidence for both sides
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CommonLit: To a Mouse
Pre-reading Activitiy: Write about a time you had a plan to do something, but it did not turn out the way you expected. In your response include the following:
*explain the plan
*what did you expect in the outcome?
*Why did it not work out?
*how did you feel in the end?
Go to commonlit.org and read through the poem, clicking on definitions and answering the guided reading questions.
Add in 7 annotations-1 per stanza
Discuss with class-allusion and comparison with novel
Complete the assessment questions
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text.
C.O. Analysis of theme by finding connections with details in the poem as well as connections to the novel
L.O. Speak and write to share found connections to the theme using specific text references-1 for each answer.
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
*explain the plan
*what did you expect in the outcome?
*Why did it not work out?
*how did you feel in the end?
Go to commonlit.org and read through the poem, clicking on definitions and answering the guided reading questions.
Add in 7 annotations-1 per stanza
Discuss with class-allusion and comparison with novel
Complete the assessment questions
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text.
C.O. Analysis of theme by finding connections with details in the poem as well as connections to the novel
L.O. Speak and write to share found connections to the theme using specific text references-1 for each answer.
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Of Mice and Men Theme Wrap-up
-Review supporting evidence for a claim in order to apply to OMM.
-Collaborate on Theme area support.
Characters?
What happens in the text?
Come up with the "Life statement".
______________________________________________________________RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Analysis of the development of the theme of a text by finding connections among characters and situation development on the theme worksheet
L.O. Write and speak to collaborate on the development of a theme statement using 2 specific references to the novel in supporting the statement.
-Collaborate on Theme area support.
Characters?
What happens in the text?
Come up with the "Life statement".
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C.O. Analysis of the development of the theme of a text by finding connections among characters and situation development on the theme worksheet
L.O. Write and speak to collaborate on the development of a theme statement using 2 specific references to the novel in supporting the statement.
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Of Mice and Men Journals
**Journals are to be completed as they are assigned on this Google Doc. You will offically turn them in on the day the last journal is assigned for Chapter 6.
1. Summarize the important details from Chapter 1. Make 1 prediction at the end of what you think will happen in the next chapter.
2. Summarize the important details from Chapter 2. Lennie has already mentioned that he would like to leave the ranch. How do you think George feels by the end of chapter 2?
3. Summarize important details from chapter 3. Then explain whether you think it was the right thing to do for Carlson to kill Candy's dog. 4-7 sentences.
4. Write an explanation of Crooks' character. Include 3 references to the novel in your explanation.
5. Choose one of the following characters to explain their goal(s) in the novel. A-What is their goal? B-why is it important to them? C-What steps do they take to make it happen? D-Are they successful? Answer all of the questions in your paragraph response.
Curley's wife
Lennie
George
Candy
Slim
6. Tell me if you liked the novel or not, and give me reasons (evidence). Needs to be at least 5 sentences
1. Summarize the important details from Chapter 1. Make 1 prediction at the end of what you think will happen in the next chapter.
2. Summarize the important details from Chapter 2. Lennie has already mentioned that he would like to leave the ranch. How do you think George feels by the end of chapter 2?
3. Summarize important details from chapter 3. Then explain whether you think it was the right thing to do for Carlson to kill Candy's dog. 4-7 sentences.
4. Write an explanation of Crooks' character. Include 3 references to the novel in your explanation.
5. Choose one of the following characters to explain their goal(s) in the novel. A-What is their goal? B-why is it important to them? C-What steps do they take to make it happen? D-Are they successful? Answer all of the questions in your paragraph response.
Curley's wife
Lennie
George
Candy
Slim
6. Tell me if you liked the novel or not, and give me reasons (evidence). Needs to be at least 5 sentences
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Of Mice and Men Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing is when we have hints or clues to what will happen in the future of a story. It could be to what happens later in the chapter or at the end of a book. What are the events or dialogue said by characters in Of Mice and Men that hinted to Lennie dying at the end of the novel? Add more bubbles if you need to in order to represent each action or discussion that lead to Lennie's death.
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RL9-10.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
C.O. Analysis of how an author's choice in events create tension in a novel by tracing forshadowing in the novel in a graphic organizer
L.O. Speak to collaborate on the author's choices to create tension using at least 5 references to the novel to support
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RL9-10.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
C.O. Analysis of how an author's choice in events create tension in a novel by tracing forshadowing in the novel in a graphic organizer
L.O. Speak to collaborate on the author's choices to create tension using at least 5 references to the novel to support
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Of Mice and Men Journal 5 and Workday
Good morning, everyone. Today you have a journal to complete, which I will be checking at the end of class. You are to complete journal 5 by the end of class. regardless of if you have complete the other journals, I will be looking for this response. You do NOT need to submit it as I will be able to see your journals on this program.
Once this is completed, you will work the remainder of the hour on catching up if you are behind on anything for Of Mice and Men. Remember that you should be done with the novel and should be turning in the Chapter 6 questions. Wherever you are in this process, GET IT DONE.
Complete this doc at the end of the hour and submit. It will only take a minute to complete.
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RL9-10.2 Development of 2 or more themes or central ideas of text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account, provide objective summary
C.O. Application of analyzing the development of themes in a text by explaining the goals of 1 character in OMM and if they were successful.
L.O. Write to support development of a theme in OMM using 2 specific references to character feleing and actions in the text.
Once this is completed, you will work the remainder of the hour on catching up if you are behind on anything for Of Mice and Men. Remember that you should be done with the novel and should be turning in the Chapter 6 questions. Wherever you are in this process, GET IT DONE.
Complete this doc at the end of the hour and submit. It will only take a minute to complete.
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RL9-10.2 Development of 2 or more themes or central ideas of text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account, provide objective summary
C.O. Application of analyzing the development of themes in a text by explaining the goals of 1 character in OMM and if they were successful.
L.O. Write to support development of a theme in OMM using 2 specific references to character feleing and actions in the text.
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Of Mice and Men Chapter 6 worksheet
Complete the chapter and turn in by 7am Monday morning, April 19.
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OMM Chapters 3-4 discussion
Discussion on Chapters 3-4 with a focus on Candy(Ch3) and Crooks (Ch4)
Journal: Write an explanation of Crooks' character. Include 3 references to the novel in your explanation.
Stems (can be used or you can use your own wording with transitions):
In the novel _______________written by _______________ _________________, the character of Crooks is seen as a character who [add in your identification of Crooks' character right here].
This can be seen when [add in example and explanation of the example]
Another interesting support of Crooks' character is [example/explanation]
A final view of the character is developed as [example/explanation]
Untimately, Crooks is a character who [final thoughts/wrap up of the character]
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RL9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of the text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Analysis of development of complex characters by finding connections in the text to support a journal write.
L.O. Write to explain the complex character of Crooks using 3 references to the text.
Journal: Write an explanation of Crooks' character. Include 3 references to the novel in your explanation.
Stems (can be used or you can use your own wording with transitions):
In the novel _______________written by _______________ _________________, the character of Crooks is seen as a character who [add in your identification of Crooks' character right here].
This can be seen when [add in example and explanation of the example]
Another interesting support of Crooks' character is [example/explanation]
A final view of the character is developed as [example/explanation]
Untimately, Crooks is a character who [final thoughts/wrap up of the character]
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RL9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of the text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Analysis of development of complex characters by finding connections in the text to support a journal write.
L.O. Write to explain the complex character of Crooks using 3 references to the text.
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Of Mice and Men Chapter 5 questions
AFTER you have read Chapter 4, read Chapter 5 then complete these questions. This is a very intense chapter, so pay attention! We will be discussing this on Monday/Tuesday.
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Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 questions
Please read the text to answer the questions! You may begin this whenever you choose, but it needs to be completed by Thursday, April 8th, and Chapter 5 will be due the very next Monday. Plan accordingly.
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Of Mice and Men -Day 3
Discuss Chapter 2 questions
Focus concepts: foil characters, foreshadowing
Begin character pairs chart
Journal #2: Write about how friendship is important to 2 of the characters in Of Mice and Men
HMK: Read Chapter 3 (p74-99-finish chapter if you can -p103)
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RL9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Analyze the complexity of character by filling in a character pair G.O.
L.O. Write to define complex characters and their interactions with other characters using references to text where characters are paired.
Focus concepts: foil characters, foreshadowing
Begin character pairs chart
Journal #2: Write about how friendship is important to 2 of the characters in Of Mice and Men
HMK: Read Chapter 3 (p74-99-finish chapter if you can -p103)
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RL9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Analyze the complexity of character by filling in a character pair G.O.
L.O. Write to define complex characters and their interactions with other characters using references to text where characters are paired.
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Theme Development -Friendship
A theme area focus in this story is on the idea that having a companion or friendship is important. Which characters in the story have shown that they have what should be considered a friend or companion? Write their names in the boxes. Next, discuss in your group whether they have a positive relationship or negative. You need to come up with support for your statement, and write it down under your statement. Do this for all 2 boxes/character pairs. The support can be a bulletted list from your group discussion. We will begin Tuesday's class with this discussion.
Chapter 4 (p104-122) questions are due on Thursday by 11:59pm.
Complete Chapter 5 (p123-139) for Tuesday's class.
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specifci details. Provides an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Analysis of how theme emerges and is shaped by finding connections among characters and theme for a graphic organizer
L.O. Speak to collaborate on the development of theme using a minimum of 2 supporting details for each box in the G.O.
Chapter 4 (p104-122) questions are due on Thursday by 11:59pm.
Complete Chapter 5 (p123-139) for Tuesday's class.
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specifci details. Provides an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Analysis of how theme emerges and is shaped by finding connections among characters and theme for a graphic organizer
L.O. Speak to collaborate on the development of theme using a minimum of 2 supporting details for each box in the G.O.
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Of Mice and Men Ch.3 Worksheet
Good morning! Today we’re going to be taking a look at OMM chapter 3. Our goals for today are to summarize what happened in the chapter and try to find Theme and Motivation. We'll do some writing practice and I'll be giving you all opportunities for participation credit. If we have time, we’ll get into what Pairs and Foils are.
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9-10.RL.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
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9-10.RL.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
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Of Mice and Men Day 2
Discuss chapter 1
Focus concepts: Exposition, Characterization, setting, conflict/situation, imagery, foreshadowing
Journal #1
Read chapter 2 for next class. (pages 52-74)
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RL9-10.1 Cite string and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inference drawn from the text.
C.O. Comprehension of textual evidence by explaining characters and initial situation.
L.O. Write to summarize what the text says explicitly using Characters introduced and key actions in chapter 1.
Focus concepts: Exposition, Characterization, setting, conflict/situation, imagery, foreshadowing
Journal #1
Read chapter 2 for next class. (pages 52-74)
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RL9-10.1 Cite string and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inference drawn from the text.
C.O. Comprehension of textual evidence by explaining characters and initial situation.
L.O. Write to summarize what the text says explicitly using Characters introduced and key actions in chapter 1.
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Thursday Asynchronous Work: TURN IN TODAY for credit and attendance!
Read for at least 30 minutes of chapter 2 of "Of Mice and Men"
Complete the Google Form attached here.
**Chapter 2 questions are due on Monday.
**1 more week until Spring Break!!
Complete the Google Form attached here.
**Chapter 2 questions are due on Monday.
**1 more week until Spring Break!!
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Of Mice and Men chapter 1 questions
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Introduction Of Mice and Men Day 1
Anticipation statement discussion and Jamboard
-Having friends fulfills our basic human needs
-The purpose of life is to strive for, and eventually reach, our goals and dreams
-Killing another human being is intolerable, and should be punished
-running awau from a crime is never acceptable
Personal response Journal #1: Why are friendships important? Explain using examples. 5-7 sentences.
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail it's development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is dhaped and refined by specific details. Provide and objective summary.
C.O. Comprehension of a central idea of the text by explaining personal viewpoint of the need for friendship.
L.O. Write to explain a coming central idea of the text using personal viewpoints with support for opinion. 5-7 sentences.
-Having friends fulfills our basic human needs
-The purpose of life is to strive for, and eventually reach, our goals and dreams
-Killing another human being is intolerable, and should be punished
-running awau from a crime is never acceptable
Personal response Journal #1: Why are friendships important? Explain using examples. 5-7 sentences.
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail it's development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is dhaped and refined by specific details. Provide and objective summary.
C.O. Comprehension of a central idea of the text by explaining personal viewpoint of the need for friendship.
L.O. Write to explain a coming central idea of the text using personal viewpoints with support for opinion. 5-7 sentences.
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CommonLit: Excerpt from The Harvest Gypsies
Pre-read videos
Begin reading/ 4 annotations-1 at paragraphs 5,15,25,and end
Pre-read video
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RI9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of text.
C.O. Comprehension of the central idea of the text by annotating/ paraphrasing main ideas in 3 styles of text
L.O. Write to paraphrase main ideas using 3 specific details
Begin reading/ 4 annotations-1 at paragraphs 5,15,25,and end
Pre-read video
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RI9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of text.
C.O. Comprehension of the central idea of the text by annotating/ paraphrasing main ideas in 3 styles of text
L.O. Write to paraphrase main ideas using 3 specific details
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Editing and Revising Essays
W9-10.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
C.O.Application of editing and revising by completing a self or peer edit to use for revising
L.O.Read ans write to improve a rewrite using peer and self edit checklist.
C.O.Application of editing and revising by completing a self or peer edit to use for revising
L.O.Read ans write to improve a rewrite using peer and self edit checklist.
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Rough Draft of Theme Paper
Graphic organizers should be completed for 2 of the writings BEFORE class
Break out groups for 15 minutes to share ideas
Slide deck for process and stems
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Standard W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of supporting claims in an anlaysis by constructing a multiple paragraph essay on a theme.
L.O. Write to explain the claims made in an analysis using valid evidence and reasoning from the thematic texts.
Break out groups for 15 minutes to share ideas
Slide deck for process and stems
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Standard W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of supporting claims in an anlaysis by constructing a multiple paragraph essay on a theme.
L.O. Write to explain the claims made in an analysis using valid evidence and reasoning from the thematic texts.
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Essay for Children and Parents Unit
*Begin to gather your evidence from 2 texts to answer the essential question 30 minutes
*Complete google form with choices for essay
* Begin organizing ideas in the graphic organizer-due at Thursday's class
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the ourse of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Analysis of the development of theme by finding text evidence of essential question in 2 writings.
L.O. Write to give answer of the central idea using specific references to text with explanations.
*Complete google form with choices for essay
* Begin organizing ideas in the graphic organizer-due at Thursday's class
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the ourse of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Analysis of the development of theme by finding text evidence of essential question in 2 writings.
L.O. Write to give answer of the central idea using specific references to text with explanations.
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Article Summary for "Tiger to Free Range Parents..."
View the informational video below and look over the syems for writing the summary
Create your own Google doc and write your summary on "Tiger to Free Range Parenting..."
Create your own Google doc and write your summary on "Tiger to Free Range Parenting..."
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CommonLit: From tiger to free-range parents — what research says about pros and cons of popular parenting styles
Pre-read videos
Begin reading/ 3 annotations-1 per parenting style IN OWN WORDS
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RI9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of text.
C.O. Comprehension of the central idea of the text by annotating/ paraphrasing main ideas in 3 styles of text
L.O. Write to paraphrase main ideas using 3 specific details
Begin reading/ 3 annotations-1 per parenting style IN OWN WORDS
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RI9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of text.
C.O. Comprehension of the central idea of the text by annotating/ paraphrasing main ideas in 3 styles of text
L.O. Write to paraphrase main ideas using 3 specific details
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Response to Literature
Discussion question
View video clip
What makes communication between generations difficult or strained? Jamboard and written response
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W9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences
C.O. Application of writing in a shorter time frame by creating an organized personal response to the prompt.
L.O. Write to respond to a task using topic sentences and supporting ideas, and transitional words and phrases.
View video clip
What makes communication between generations difficult or strained? Jamboard and written response
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W9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences
C.O. Application of writing in a shorter time frame by creating an organized personal response to the prompt.
L.O. Write to respond to a task using topic sentences and supporting ideas, and transitional words and phrases.
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Common Lit: "Rules of the Game"
Review Essential Question in relation to "2 Kinds" and "The Possessive"
5 annotations that are specific to character motivations: Waverly and /or her mother
Last chance for reading participation credit.
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RL9-10.Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Comprehension of complex characters and their development over the course of reading by completeing annotations, guided reading and assessment questions on character motivations
L.O. Speak and listen to comprehend the development of complex characters through the story using 5 annotations about the characters as we discuss the narrator's decisions and relationship with her mother.
5 annotations that are specific to character motivations: Waverly and /or her mother
Last chance for reading participation credit.
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RL9-10.Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Comprehension of complex characters and their development over the course of reading by completeing annotations, guided reading and assessment questions on character motivations
L.O. Speak and listen to comprehend the development of complex characters through the story using 5 annotations about the characters as we discuss the narrator's decisions and relationship with her mother.
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CommonLit: The Possessive
Read poem in class; 1 annotation per stanza
Complete assessment questions-due by tomorrow.
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RL9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Comprehension of figurative and connotative meanings by interpreting a poem
L.O. Write to draw conclusions about deeper meaning of words using 6 annotations (1 per stanza) interpreting text.
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Complete assessment questions-due by tomorrow.
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RL9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
C.O. Comprehension of figurative and connotative meanings by interpreting a poem
L.O. Write to draw conclusions about deeper meaning of words using 6 annotations (1 per stanza) interpreting text.
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Essential Question Development
View video on rebellion by Dr. Siegel
Discuss video
Answer in document
HMK: Complete vocabulary packet and any other missing work from "2 Kinds" or "The Possessive"
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RL9-10.2 Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text...
C.O. Comprehension of the theme of a text by viewing support material to use in interpretation of theme
L.O. View and write to elaborate on the theme of the reading unit text using a psycholigists viewpoint in answering reflective questions.
Discuss video
Answer in document
HMK: Complete vocabulary packet and any other missing work from "2 Kinds" or "The Possessive"
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RL9-10.2 Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text...
C.O. Comprehension of the theme of a text by viewing support material to use in interpretation of theme
L.O. View and write to elaborate on the theme of the reading unit text using a psycholigists viewpoint in answering reflective questions.
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Literature Unit Essential Question and Vocabulary
Introduction of Unit Essential Question: Why are parent-child relationships challenging? (Brainstorm and freewrite)
Begin unit vocabulary
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L9-10.4d Determine or clarify meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words based on 9th/10th grade content-checking inferred meaning
C.O. Knowledge of unknown words by defining unit vocabulary
L.O. Speak to collaborate on determining meaning of unknown words using context clues and visual aids.
Begin unit vocabulary
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L9-10.4d Determine or clarify meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words based on 9th/10th grade content-checking inferred meaning
C.O. Knowledge of unknown words by defining unit vocabulary
L.O. Speak to collaborate on determining meaning of unknown words using context clues and visual aids.
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CommonLit: Two Kinds
-Complete directions for Activity 2-3 for vocab
-Begin reading for "Two Kinds"-Amy Tan
HMK: Complete reading, annotations, guided reading questions, and assessment 1-5
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RL9-10.Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Comprehension of complex characters and their development over the course of reading by completeing annotations, guided reading and assessment questions on the relationship between the main character and her mother.
L.O. Speak and listen to comprehend the development of complex characters through the story using 5 annotations about the characters as we discuss the narrator and her mother.
-Begin reading for "Two Kinds"-Amy Tan
HMK: Complete reading, annotations, guided reading questions, and assessment 1-5
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RL9-10.Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
C.O. Comprehension of complex characters and their development over the course of reading by completeing annotations, guided reading and assessment questions on the relationship between the main character and her mother.
L.O. Speak and listen to comprehend the development of complex characters through the story using 5 annotations about the characters as we discuss the narrator and her mother.
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Self Evaluation for Writing
Everyone should have turned in their paper this weekend. I would like you to complete the google form about writing competencies.
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Standard W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Evaluation of supporting claims in an anlaysis by self evaluation of written work.
L.O. Write to explain the the level of competency in the claims made in an analysis using google forms
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Standard W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Evaluation of supporting claims in an anlaysis by self evaluation of written work.
L.O. Write to explain the the level of competency in the claims made in an analysis using google forms
Due:
People and Nature: thematic essay
*Meet in groups at the beginning of class to finalize statements and evidence
*Secretary will copy and paste into shared document
*Each group speaker will share findings with class
*Begin to gather your evidence from 2 texts to answer the essential question and begin writing
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the ourse of the text, including how it emergesd and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary. of the text.
C.O. Analysis of the development of theme by cooperatively finding text evidence of essential question in all 4 writings.
L.O. Speak to give examples among peers of the central idea using specific references to text with explanations.
*Secretary will copy and paste into shared document
*Each group speaker will share findings with class
*Begin to gather your evidence from 2 texts to answer the essential question and begin writing
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the ourse of the text, including how it emergesd and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary. of the text.
C.O. Analysis of the development of theme by cooperatively finding text evidence of essential question in all 4 writings.
L.O. Speak to give examples among peers of the central idea using specific references to text with explanations.
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Add to Thematic essay
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Thematic Unit: Writing the Paper!
Today we will be taking your notes and drafts you have completed for this assignment and going through the assignment step by step. Make sure you are following along and developing your ideas as we go!
We WILL BE referencing the handouts from the beginning of the week, so please have them handy for use.
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Standard W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of supporting claims in an anlaysis by constructing a multiple paragraph essay on a theme.
L.O. Write to explain the claims made in an analysis using valid evidence and reasoning from the thematic texts.
We WILL BE referencing the handouts from the beginning of the week, so please have them handy for use.
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Standard W9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevent and sufficient evidence.
C.O. Application of supporting claims in an anlaysis by constructing a multiple paragraph essay on a theme.
L.O. Write to explain the claims made in an analysis using valid evidence and reasoning from the thematic texts.
Due:
CommonLit: Song for the Turtles in the Gulf
Video as pre-reading activity
Read poem out loud and complete annotations as we read each section
*Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the ourse of the text, including how it emergesd and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary. of the text.
C.O. Analysis of the development of theme by finding connections in the poem to theme.
L.O. Speak to give examples of the central idea using specific references to text with explanations.Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Read poem out loud and complete annotations as we read each section
*Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of the text and analyze in detail its development over the ourse of the text, including how it emergesd and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary. of the text.
C.O. Analysis of the development of theme by finding connections in the poem to theme.
L.O. Speak to give examples of the central idea using specific references to text with explanations.Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Due:
Quiet Town Theme paragraph
After today’s discussion on the theme in the story “Quiet Town”, complete a fully developed paragraph that explains the theme in the short story.
FCA #1 - 4 points TACS (title, author, claim, source)
FCA #2- 6 points 3 supporting ideas for the theme with explanation
FCA #3 - 5 points Complete sentences with correct punctuation and spelling
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RL9-10. 2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details.
C.O. Analysis of theme and the development of the theme by writing a theme analysis paragraph
L.O. Write to support the theme of the text with detailed development using FCAs for focus and understanding.
FCA #1 - 4 points TACS (title, author, claim, source)
FCA #2- 6 points 3 supporting ideas for the theme with explanation
FCA #3 - 5 points Complete sentences with correct punctuation and spelling
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RL9-10. 2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details.
C.O. Analysis of theme and the development of the theme by writing a theme analysis paragraph
L.O. Write to support the theme of the text with detailed development using FCAs for focus and understanding.
Due:
CommonLit: Quiet Town
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Pre-reading discussion then read the story in class.
Videos are attached to complete the story asynchronously
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail the development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Application of analyzing the detailed development of a theme over the course of the text by completing guided reading questions in the story
L.O. Read to show understanding of the develpoing theme of a text using class discussion of developing text with text reference.
Pre-reading discussion then read the story in class.
Videos are attached to complete the story asynchronously
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RL9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail the development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Application of analyzing the detailed development of a theme over the course of the text by completing guided reading questions in the story
L.O. Read to show understanding of the develpoing theme of a text using class discussion of developing text with text reference.
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Support Material for "He-y, Come on Ou-t!"
View and discuss slide deck and video clips / to synthesize messages in answering
Answer questions
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RL9-10.7 Analyze the representation of a subject or key scene in 2 different artistic mediums.
C.O. Analysis of the representation of a key subject in 2 different mediums by viewing video clips and applying ideas to the fictional story "Hey, come on Out!"
L.O. Listen to compare the representation of subjects in 2 different mediums using specifci examples from the story to support ideas in the clip.
Answer questions
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RL9-10.7 Analyze the representation of a subject or key scene in 2 different artistic mediums.
C.O. Analysis of the representation of a key subject in 2 different mediums by viewing video clips and applying ideas to the fictional story "Hey, come on Out!"
L.O. Listen to compare the representation of subjects in 2 different mediums using specifci examples from the story to support ideas in the clip.
Due:
CommonLit: He-y, Come on Ou-t!
1. Review summary and claim
2. (HMK)Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Complete the guided questions while reading.
5 annotations are required.
Complete all of the assessment questions
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RL9-10.2 Determine the central theme of the text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped by specific details.
C.O. Comprehension of the central idea of a text and its development by explaining the theme and giving examples of development in th story.
L.O. Write to identify the theme of the story and identify developing ideas using 3 examples from the text.
2. (HMK)Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Complete the guided questions while reading.
5 annotations are required.
Complete all of the assessment questions
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RL9-10.2 Determine the central theme of the text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped by specific details.
C.O. Comprehension of the central idea of a text and its development by explaining the theme and giving examples of development in th story.
L.O. Write to identify the theme of the story and identify developing ideas using 3 examples from the text.
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Summary with textual support
As a whole group, we will go over the main points of the article
Write a summary using 3 main pieces of evidence to support the claim.
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RI9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
C.O. Analysis of informational text to determine the author’s claim and provide evidence to support assertion by paraphrasing key points in an article
L.O. Write to explain what the text says explicitly and inferentially using annotations to create a summary using ACES
Write a summary using 3 main pieces of evidence to support the claim.
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RI9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
C.O. Analysis of informational text to determine the author’s claim and provide evidence to support assertion by paraphrasing key points in an article
L.O. Write to explain what the text says explicitly and inferentially using annotations to create a summary using ACES
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Vocabulary for Thematic Unit
Read all directions and example to complete the vocabulary lesson. Complete 1 vocabulary activity per day this week
HMK: Begin reading and annotating the Informational text:
LEE SHERMAN AND THE TOXIC LOUISIANA BAYOU, keeping in mind the essential question: What is the relationship between people and the environment?
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L9-10.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown or multi-meaning words and phrases.
C/O. Comprehension of unknown words and phrases by determining the meaning of vocab in a sentence and then looking it up.
L/O. Read to conclude the working definition of vocabuluary words using inferecne and visual aids.
HMK: Begin reading and annotating the Informational text:
LEE SHERMAN AND THE TOXIC LOUISIANA BAYOU, keeping in mind the essential question: What is the relationship between people and the environment?
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L9-10.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown or multi-meaning words and phrases.
C/O. Comprehension of unknown words and phrases by determining the meaning of vocab in a sentence and then looking it up.
L/O. Read to conclude the working definition of vocabuluary words using inferecne and visual aids.
Due:
STAR Assessment today
Complete STAR assessment today Instructions:
*When you are done with the STAR test, use the remainder of your time to work on the Vocabulary packet. It is due on Friday of this week.
Please click on this link to access STAR Reading.
Use your student ID and your 8-digit birthdate to log in (MMDDYYYY).
If it asks for a monitor password, please type in: admin.
PLEASE be as honest as possible when taking this. If there is a drastic increase in your score from last year, you may be asked to take it again.
https://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/126870
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L9-10.4a Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based
on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the
overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase
*When you are done with the STAR test, use the remainder of your time to work on the Vocabulary packet. It is due on Friday of this week.
Please click on this link to access STAR Reading.
Use your student ID and your 8-digit birthdate to log in (MMDDYYYY).
If it asks for a monitor password, please type in: admin.
PLEASE be as honest as possible when taking this. If there is a drastic increase in your score from last year, you may be asked to take it again.
https://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/126870
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L9-10.4a Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based
on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the
overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase
Due:
CommonLit: Lee Sherman and the Toxic Louisiana Bayou
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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RI9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is chaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Comprehension of central idea of text by answering guided questions in reading.
L.O. Read to identify central idea of text using specific, detailed examples from the reading.
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RI9-10.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is chaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
C.O. Comprehension of central idea of text by answering guided questions in reading.
L.O. Read to identify central idea of text using specific, detailed examples from the reading.
Due:
Reading Pre-Assessment
Click the link below to access the commonlit reading assesmsent. Complete the assessment to the best of your abilities in a quiet workspace. Do not get any help as I am trying to find out your reading level and materials best suited for your reading development. As always use academic honesty in your classes.
Due:
Sentences, Clauses, and Fragments practice 3
Check graded answer sheet practice 2 for individual understanding
Work on Practice #3
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L9-10.1b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations
C.O. SWD: Knowledge of using clauses correctly by identifying the use of main and sub. Clauses in sentences
L.O. Write to identify clauses in a sentence using conjunctions sheet to determine clause usage
Work on Practice #3
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L9-10.1b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations
C.O. SWD: Knowledge of using clauses correctly by identifying the use of main and sub. Clauses in sentences
L.O. Write to identify clauses in a sentence using conjunctions sheet to determine clause usage
Due:
Conjunctions and identifying clauses (revised!)
We will be working on our conjunction cheat sheet today. Please pull this worksheet out whenever you are working with clauses. The more you look at it, the more you will remember. Use the sheet to help you identify independent and dependent clauses in the next worksheet attached.
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L9-10.1b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations
C.O. SWD: Knowledge of using clauses correctly by identifying the use of main and sub. Clauses in sentences
L.O. Write to identify clauses in a sentence using conjunctions sheet to determine clause usage
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L9-10.1b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations
C.O. SWD: Knowledge of using clauses correctly by identifying the use of main and sub. Clauses in sentences
L.O. Write to identify clauses in a sentence using conjunctions sheet to determine clause usage
Due:
Conjunctions and identifying clauses
We will be working on our conjunction cheat sheet today. Please pull this worksheet out whenever you are working with clauses. The more you look at it, the more you will remember. Use the sheet to help you identify independent and dependent clauses in the next worksheet attached.
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L9-10.1b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations
C.O. SWD: Knowledge of using clauses correctly by identifying the use of main and sub. Clauses in sentences
L.O. Write to identify clauses in a sentence using conjunctions sheet to determine clause usage
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L9-10.1b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations
C.O. SWD: Knowledge of using clauses correctly by identifying the use of main and sub. Clauses in sentences
L.O. Write to identify clauses in a sentence using conjunctions sheet to determine clause usage
Due:
Summary for "Perils of Indifference"
Complete a summary of “The Perils of Indifference”. This summary should be 1 paragraph between 5 and 8 sentences long. It must introduce, have supporting details, and have a concluding sentence. Follow the FCAs below:
FCA 1 - 4 points - TACS (Title, author, claim, source)
FCA 2 - 6 points - paraphrase the 3 most important details supporting the claim
FCA 3 - 5 points - Write complete sentences (5-8)
In the speech "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie Wiesel from Commonlit.org, the speaker claims that ...
Wiesel first mentions that...
He continues to support his claim by pointing out
The [final, most important] support Weisel presents is...
In conclusion... ( or ) Overall... (or ) Untimately...
FCA 1 - 4 points - TACS (Title, author, claim, source)
FCA 2 - 6 points - paraphrase the 3 most important details supporting the claim
FCA 3 - 5 points - Write complete sentences (5-8)
In the speech "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie Wiesel from Commonlit.org, the speaker claims that ...
Wiesel first mentions that...
He continues to support his claim by pointing out
The [final, most important] support Weisel presents is...
In conclusion... ( or ) Overall... (or ) Untimately...
Due:
CommonLit: Elie Wiesel’s “The Perils of Indifference” Speech
Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Summary for "The Utterly Perfect Murder"
Follow the FCAs, complete the paragraph, and upload here
FCA 1- Title, author, claim 3 points
FCA 2- Valid understanding of the story 3 points
FCA 3- Complete sentences 5 points
FCA 1- Title, author, claim 3 points
FCA 2- Valid understanding of the story 3 points
FCA 3- Complete sentences 5 points
Due:
Understanding Clauses
After you have completed the practice in the Slideshow, please upload your work her for credit.
Due: