Final Exam

December 13, 2017

Log in to usatestprep and complete the Foundations Final.

If I see your phone you will automatically receive a zero.

If you finish early you may read a book or put your head down.

Good Luck!!!

Battle Royale

December 12, 2017

Today we will play the Battle Royale game in USAtestprep.

Divide yourself in to teams and come up with a team name!

Destressing

December 11, 2017

Starter:

On a scale of 1-10 how stressed are you?

1 being not at all and 10 being very.

Explain why you feel stressed and share one thing you can do to help manage it.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Stres

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Write down one positive statement to remind yourself.

Activity: 

1.  Destress

Pick an activity to help you destress before the final on Wednesday.

Tomorrow we will play battle royale as a final review game.

20 Scientific ways to Destress Right Now

Activity

Journal

Write yourself positive reminders.

Color.

Listen to music.

Make a meme.

Meditate

Closure

Answer the starter question again.

Has your stress level gone down?

Why or why  not?

Figurative Language

December 8, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).

Starter:

Identify all of the examples of figurative language in Owl City's song Fireflies.

Vocabulary 

Word: Figurative Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of figurative language.

Activity: 

1.  Figurative Language

Use the Literary Devices website to help you take notes on unfamiliar terms.

If you already know the terms make yourself flashcards to use in the future.

Make sure you know the definitions and some examples for the following terms:

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Idioms

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Oxymoron

Allusion

2.  Figurative Language Picture Chart

You will create FIVE different examples of figurative language based off of one picture.

You must include: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, allusion, and personification.

We will share these with the class to see several different example.

 Gallery Walk

We will conduct a gallery walk for the figurative language charts.

Write down an example of a simile, metaphor, personification, allusion, and hyperbole.

Make sure each one comes from a different image.

Closure

How confident do you feel identifying figurative language?

Use the learning target to assess yourself.

Animal Farm StudySync

December 7, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

EQ: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of Antigone and analyze how characters develop over a text.

Starter: 

Practice characterization.

Use STEAL to characterize Bruce based on the video clip.

Bruce Shark Scene

Vocabulary: 

Word: Characterization

Part of speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the creation or construction of a fictional character.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe your favorite character from a book, movie, or tv show.

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark Remediation

We will go over these questions together.
Complete the remediation titled 11/30 remediation if you did not receive an 80%.

2.  Animal Farm 

Read through pages 31-34.

Complete the think questions on page 34.

Then, complete the focus questions on page 35.

3.  Writing Prompt

Answer the prompt on page 35 in a constructed response format. 

Closure

How confident do you feel identifying characterization?

Study Sync Antigone

December 6, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

EQ: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of Antigone and analyze how characters develop over a text.

Starter: 

Reread through Fahrenheit 451 for a closer read. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Textual Evidence

Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: Textual evidence is evidence from a text (fiction or nonfiction) that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Use textual evidenced to answer the questions in the released exam.

Activity: 

1.  Close Read

Reread the excerpt to complete the focus questions. 

Answer questions 1-5.

2.  Antigone 

Read through pages 14-17.

Answer the think questions on page 17.

Then, answer the focus questions on 18. 

Closure

How confident do you feel identifying textual evidence to support your ideas?

Fahrenheit 451

December 5, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

EQ: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of Fahrenheit 451.

Starter: 

Reflect on the project.

How much did you know about the subject before we started?

How do you feel about this piece of work? What parts of it do you particularly like? Dislike? Why? What did/do you enjoy about this piece or work?

If you were the teacher, what comments would you make about this piece?

What would you change if you had a chance to do this piece over again? 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Textual Evidence

Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: Textual evidence is evidence from a text (fiction or nonfiction) that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Use textual evidenced to answer the questions in the released exam.

Activity: 

1.  Fahrenheit 451

Individually, read through pages 20-22.

Then, answer the think questions on page 23. 

Make sure that you are using textual evidence.

We will review the answers as a class.

2.  Close Read

Reread the excerpt to complete the focus questions. 

Answer questions 1-5.

Closure

How confident do you feel identifying textual evidence to support your ideas?

Culture Project Presentations

December 4, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.6
Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

Starter:

Preparation for your presentation.

• Share the name of the country, book and author.
• Provide a brief summary of the book.
• Connect the book to the information you learned about the author and country.
• Share the product and why you created it. 
• Remember this should be 3-5 minutes.     

Vocabulary: 

Word: Culture

Part of Speech; Noun

Dictionary Definition: the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe the culture of the country you selected.

Activity

Presentations!

For at least FIVE people, provide a plus and delta.

Closure: 

Reflect on the project.

How much did you know about the subject before we started?

How do you feel about this piece of work? What parts of it do you particularly like? Dislike? Why? What did/do you enjoy about this piece or work?

If you were the teacher, what comments would you make about this piece?

What would you change if you had a chance to do this piece over again? 

Benchmark 12/1

December 1, 2017

Key Ideas and Details:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2

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.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3

Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.5

Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.6

Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.

EQ: Demonstrate skills through benchmark testing. 

Starter

Free Write Thursday

Write a half page, double spaced response. 

1. Benchmark 12/1

usatestprep.com

Click on the link above.

The school ID is lee59.

Your username and password are both your student ID number.

You will then see the assignment labeled  benchmark 12/1.

Complete all the multiple choice questions and free response.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not receive this the first time, please take it again.

If you do not receive an 80% the second time, remediation will be offered the following week.

These attempts must be completed by 12/6 and need to be supervised.

Make sure that you schedule time during your lunch or after school if you do not finish today.

Closure: 

Write yourself a positive note about the benchmark!

Podcasts

November 30, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

EQ: Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine personal accounts of historical events. 

Starter:

Project Reflection

Write a five sentence reflection on your podcast.

What went well?

What would you change?

What did you learn?

Vocabulary: 

Word:Podcast

Part of Speech:noun

Definition: A series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme,like cycling or startups. 

Your Definition:

Activity: Watch the video What is a Podcast?

Write 1 thing you learned about podcast.

Activity: 

1.  Podcast Presentation

Find a partner to present your podcast to.

After you listen to the podcast answer the four questions below: 

How much did you know about the subject before the podcast?

What piece of the podcast was particularly satisfying to listen to?

What is one piece that could be improved and how?

What did you learn about the presenter through their podcast?

2.  Cultural Project

Remember this is due Monday, December 4.

Closure

How did you feel sharing your podcast?

How was the overall experience?

Podcast Work Day

November 28 & 29, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

EQ: Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine personal accounts of historical events. 

Starter: 

Create  a SMART goal for what you want to accomplish during today's work day. 

Vocabulary: 

Word:Podcast

Part of Speech:noun

Definition: A series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme,like cycling or startups. 

Your Definition:

Activity: Watch the video What is a Podcast?

Write 1 thing you learned about podcast.

1.   MLA Formatting

Use the guides below to give credit to your sources in the project. 

Works Cited Page Basics

MLA Formatting and Style Guide 

In- Text Citations Basics

2.  Programming

Download the Simple Audio Recorder from the app store.

You can use this to record yourself for the script or for the interview if you still need to complete it.

Twisted Wave

Follow the instructions in the Google doc to edit your podcast. 

Soundtrap

3.    Podcast Research Log

Podcast Rubric

Closure: 

Make a list of what you still need to work on Wednesday so it is finished for the due date:

Thursday, November 30.

Remember the podcast needs to be a minimum of five minutes.
If it is not at least five minutes then you do not have enough information.