Students had time to work on the revision for performance task 1. This is now due at the beginning of class on Monday.
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Friday, March 29, 2019
March 29
Students had time to finish the practice STAAR test from yesterday.
Students had time to work on the revision for performance task 1. This is now due at the beginning of class on Monday.
Students had time to work on the revision for performance task 1. This is now due at the beginning of class on Monday.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
March 27
Students used the first 30 minutes of class to read, annotate, and respond to today's article of the week. When they finished, they had time to read independently. I met with individual students during this time for reading conferences.
Today's article: "Can Human Mortality Be Hacked?"
We looked at the blueprint for the upcoming STAAR test, scheduled for April 11. Students will begin a practice STAAR test in class tomorrow.
We had a mini-lesson on commas. Students should incorporate this learning into their revised essay. Students had the remaining class time to work on the performance task 1 revision.
Today's article: "Can Human Mortality Be Hacked?"
We looked at the blueprint for the upcoming STAAR test, scheduled for April 11. Students will begin a practice STAAR test in class tomorrow.
We had a mini-lesson on commas. Students should incorporate this learning into their revised essay. Students had the remaining class time to work on the performance task 1 revision.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
March 26
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Outside entry
I introduced the performance task 1 revision assignment. This is due Friday.
Groups continued working on the lit circles slides. This was due at the end of class today.
Students who borrowed copies of Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace, and To Kill a Mockingbird from me should return them as soon as possible!
WNB: Outside entry
I introduced the performance task 1 revision assignment. This is due Friday.
Groups continued working on the lit circles slides. This was due at the end of class today.
Students who borrowed copies of Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace, and To Kill a Mockingbird from me should return them as soon as possible!
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Monday, March 25, 2019
March 25
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Imagine it's a hundred years in the future and an archaeologist has somehow discovered the entire contents of your digital life. What does your "digital footprint" reveal about you? If you think of your online presence as a historical artifact, what will future historians know and think about you? And how do you think the contents of your digital life match up with what you would want to be known about you? After thinking about a future person discovering your entire digital life, are there any changes you would want to make to what you do and share online?
Students continued working on the slides with their literature circle groups. Students added slides about the historical and cultural setting of the book. All slides are due at the end of the period tomorrow.
WNB: Imagine it's a hundred years in the future and an archaeologist has somehow discovered the entire contents of your digital life. What does your "digital footprint" reveal about you? If you think of your online presence as a historical artifact, what will future historians know and think about you? And how do you think the contents of your digital life match up with what you would want to be known about you? After thinking about a future person discovering your entire digital life, are there any changes you would want to make to what you do and share online?
Students continued working on the slides with their literature circle groups. Students added slides about the historical and cultural setting of the book. All slides are due at the end of the period tomorrow.
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Friday, March 22, 2019
March 22
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: If you could ask a character in your lit circle book 3 questions, what would you ask?
Students continued working with their lit circle groups to complete the slides for each section. They began working on section 4 today. All slides will be due at the end of class on Tuesday.
WNB: If you could ask a character in your lit circle book 3 questions, what would you ask?
Students continued working with their lit circle groups to complete the slides for each section. They began working on section 4 today. All slides will be due at the end of class on Tuesday.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
March 21
Students used the first 30 minutes of class to read, annotate, and respond to today's article of the week. When they finished, they had time to read independently. I met with individual students during this time for reading conferences.
Today's article: "College Admissions Scandal Is News, but Not New"
Students continued working with their lit circle groups and examined section 3 of their books. This work will be due on Tuesday, 3/26.
Today's article: "College Admissions Scandal Is News, but Not New"
Students continued working with their lit circle groups and examined section 3 of their books. This work will be due on Tuesday, 3/26.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
March 19
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: "The more you get into someone else's stories, the less they become an 'other.'" - Glynn Washington
Students spent a little time getting to know their new group members.
I introduced the slides for the literature circles work that we'll be completing this week. Students worked with their groups to examine section 1 of their book.
The English department is getting a bus to take students to the North Texas Teen Book Festival in Irving on Saturday. Students who are interested can get a permission slip from me or they can print their own!
WNB: "The more you get into someone else's stories, the less they become an 'other.'" - Glynn Washington
Students spent a little time getting to know their new group members.
I introduced the slides for the literature circles work that we'll be completing this week. Students worked with their groups to examine section 1 of their book.
The English department is getting a bus to take students to the North Texas Teen Book Festival in Irving on Saturday. Students who are interested can get a permission slip from me or they can print their own!
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Monday, March 18, 2019
March 18
We went to the library so students could turn in old books and find new books. This 9 weeks, students should read a book from the AP reading list (on the Course Resources page on Canvas).
WNB: What are some things you can reset? Why would you reset those things?
We discussed "resetting" our goals and motivation for independent reading time and writer's notebook entries.
I passed back the PT 1 Essay rubrics and explained the scoring. Students who have specific questions about their essays should plan to come to tutorials on A block Thursday or before or after school any day this week (except Wednesday).
Students completed a 3-2-1 writing assignment over their choice of Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace, or To Kill a Mockingbird.
Students will begin working in literature circles tomorrow.
WNB: What are some things you can reset? Why would you reset those things?
We discussed "resetting" our goals and motivation for independent reading time and writer's notebook entries.
I passed back the PT 1 Essay rubrics and explained the scoring. Students who have specific questions about their essays should plan to come to tutorials on A block Thursday or before or after school any day this week (except Wednesday).
Students completed a 3-2-1 writing assignment over their choice of Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace, or To Kill a Mockingbird.
Students will begin working in literature circles tomorrow.
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Friday, March 8, 2019
March 8
Students in 3rd & 4th periods completed midterm exams today.
All grades are entered and up to date.
I hope you spend your spring break doing something you enjoy!
All grades are entered and up to date.
I hope you spend your spring break doing something you enjoy!
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
March 7
Students in 2nd period took their midterm exam today.
Students in 3rd and 4th periods studied for their Friday exams.
I hope to have all grades finalized before I leave on Friday afternoon.
Students in 3rd and 4th periods studied for their Friday exams.
I hope to have all grades finalized before I leave on Friday afternoon.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
March 6
IRT: ~20 minutes
Students had time to read and annotate the two poems that will be on their midterm exam this week. They'll get these annotations back when they take the test on Thursday/Friday.
Students received practice revising and editing multiple choice passages--these are similar to the one that will be on the test. This is optional work.
Students finished and submitted the midterm reading reflection.
Students handed in their writer's notebooks.
Second period will take their midterm exam tomorrow!
Students had time to read and annotate the two poems that will be on their midterm exam this week. They'll get these annotations back when they take the test on Thursday/Friday.
Students received practice revising and editing multiple choice passages--these are similar to the one that will be on the test. This is optional work.
Students finished and submitted the midterm reading reflection.
Students handed in their writer's notebooks.
Second period will take their midterm exam tomorrow!
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
March 5
IRT: ~20 minutes
We wrapped up the work from yesterday (TWISTT and Trio Writing assignment).
Students began working on the midterm reading reflection, which is a major grade. They will have time tomorrow to complete it if needed.
Students handed in 2 scored articles to add points to the essay and midterm exam.
We wrapped up the work from yesterday (TWISTT and Trio Writing assignment).
Students began working on the midterm reading reflection, which is a major grade. They will have time tomorrow to complete it if needed.
Students handed in 2 scored articles to add points to the essay and midterm exam.
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Monday, March 4, 2019
March 4
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: "You may live in the world as it is, but you can still work to create the world as it should be." - Barack Obama (modified)
Students completed a writer's notebook check. They will hand in the notebook on Wednesday.
Students completed a writing assignment about the trio of excerpts we read last week. They turned this in on Canvas and handed in the TWISTT chart.
If students finished this work before the end of the period, they had time to read and update their currently reading page in their notebooks. They'll need this information for tomorrow's work.
Students should bring their charged iPads to class every day this week.
WNB: "You may live in the world as it is, but you can still work to create the world as it should be." - Barack Obama (modified)
Students completed a writer's notebook check. They will hand in the notebook on Wednesday.
Students completed a writing assignment about the trio of excerpts we read last week. They turned this in on Canvas and handed in the TWISTT chart.
If students finished this work before the end of the period, they had time to read and update their currently reading page in their notebooks. They'll need this information for tomorrow's work.
Students should bring their charged iPads to class every day this week.
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Friday, March 1, 2019
March 1
IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Select 1 abstract noun (love, fear, hope, anger, betrayal, joy) and explain how it applies to your independent reading book. If none apply, come up with your own. Be sure to include the title and author of your book in your answer along with a quote that supports your choice.
We worked with a trio of excerpts today, looking at the author's style. Students chose one excerpt to analyze using a TWISTT chart. We will write on Monday.
Coming Up
Monday, 3/4 - Writer's Notebook Check (minor grade)
Tuesday, 3/5 - Midterm Reading Reflection (major grade)
Thursday, 3/7 - 2nd period midterm exam
Friday, 3/8 - 3rd & 4th periods midterm exams // early release
WNB: Select 1 abstract noun (love, fear, hope, anger, betrayal, joy) and explain how it applies to your independent reading book. If none apply, come up with your own. Be sure to include the title and author of your book in your answer along with a quote that supports your choice.
We worked with a trio of excerpts today, looking at the author's style. Students chose one excerpt to analyze using a TWISTT chart. We will write on Monday.
Coming Up
Monday, 3/4 - Writer's Notebook Check (minor grade)
Tuesday, 3/5 - Midterm Reading Reflection (major grade)
Thursday, 3/7 - 2nd period midterm exam
Friday, 3/8 - 3rd & 4th periods midterm exams // early release
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February 28
Students used the first 30 minutes of class to read, annotate, and respond to today's article of the week. When they finished, they had time to read independently. During this time, I met with individual students for reading conferences.
Today's article: "Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain" (If you can't read the article because of the paywall, try this link.)
We wrapped up the work with "The Interlopers" from yesterday and discussed how to properly embed quotes.
Students received a trio of excerpts to evaluate for style. We'll continue working with these pieces tomorrow. (2nd period will begin this work tomorrow--we ran out of time.)
The Revised Unit 1 PT essay is due on Canvas by 11:59pm tonight.
Coming Up
Monday, 3/4 - Writer's Notebook Check (minor grade)
Tuesday, 3/5 - Midterm Reading Reflection (major grade)
Thursday, 3/7 - 2nd period midterm exam
Friday, 3/8 - 3rd & 4th periods midterm exams
(Apologies for the late posting--the network was down after school.)
Today's article: "Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain" (If you can't read the article because of the paywall, try this link.)
We wrapped up the work with "The Interlopers" from yesterday and discussed how to properly embed quotes.
Students received a trio of excerpts to evaluate for style. We'll continue working with these pieces tomorrow. (2nd period will begin this work tomorrow--we ran out of time.)
The Revised Unit 1 PT essay is due on Canvas by 11:59pm tonight.
Coming Up
Monday, 3/4 - Writer's Notebook Check (minor grade)
Tuesday, 3/5 - Midterm Reading Reflection (major grade)
Thursday, 3/7 - 2nd period midterm exam
Friday, 3/8 - 3rd & 4th periods midterm exams
(Apologies for the late posting--the network was down after school.)
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