April 27 - May 1
This week, you will be engaging in a war of words between Wolpert’s ELA classes. You will be drawing a topic out of a “hat” and writing a group-created persuasive essay. Your essay will then be pitted against 1-2 teams from another class. A judge will then determine which of the two essays is the most informative, highest level, and most persuasive of the two. The class with the most winning essays will win a free day and treat, courtesy of Mrs. Wolpert.
Here is this week’s schedule:
MONDAY
Team selection
Topic selection
Research begins
TUESDAY
Research con’t
WEDNESDAY
Writing
THURSDAY
Writing - Pacing advice: have the rough draft completed by this time so you can spend Friday today commenting, editing, and revising.
FRIDAY
Writing Final Draft
DUE: Final Draft of Persuasive Essay Due by End of Class via submission form
Here is this week’s schedule:
MONDAY
Team selection
Topic selection
Research begins
TUESDAY
Research con’t
WEDNESDAY
Writing
THURSDAY
Writing - Pacing advice: have the rough draft completed by this time so you can spend Friday today commenting, editing, and revising.
FRIDAY
Writing Final Draft
DUE: Final Draft of Persuasive Essay Due by End of Class via submission form
April 20 - 24
MONDAY
Watch your choice of videos to learn how to make your foldable. Select your paper and fold your exterior of your project so that you are ready to fill it in with content during the days we are not in the classroom. DO NOT ASSEMBLE IT WITHOUT THE CONTENT FILLED IN. We must keep transporting your project, so it needs to be able to lay flat.
TUESDAY (B207)
Whole class review of writing genres and elements of each genre
WEDNESDAY (B207)
Begin to Fill in elements of writing genres
THURSDAY (B207)
Completing our foldables projects
FRIDAY (B207)
DUE: Foldable completely assembled
Writing Elements Quiz
Watch your choice of videos to learn how to make your foldable. Select your paper and fold your exterior of your project so that you are ready to fill it in with content during the days we are not in the classroom. DO NOT ASSEMBLE IT WITHOUT THE CONTENT FILLED IN. We must keep transporting your project, so it needs to be able to lay flat.
TUESDAY (B207)
Whole class review of writing genres and elements of each genre
WEDNESDAY (B207)
Begin to Fill in elements of writing genres
THURSDAY (B207)
Completing our foldables projects
FRIDAY (B207)
DUE: Foldable completely assembled
Writing Elements Quiz
April 13 - 17
We are in E205 Tuesday - Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, our schedule is normal. Wednesday and Friday, however, will go as follows:
1, 6, 7, 8, Lunch, 2, 3, 4.
MONDAY
Reading Genre Posters
TUESDAY
Reading Genre Posters
WEDNESDAY
Reading Genre Posters
THURSDAY
Reading Genre Posters
FRIDAY
DUE: Posters Due by end of class
1, 6, 7, 8, Lunch, 2, 3, 4.
MONDAY
Reading Genre Posters
TUESDAY
Reading Genre Posters
WEDNESDAY
Reading Genre Posters
THURSDAY
Reading Genre Posters
FRIDAY
DUE: Posters Due by end of class
April 6 - 10
Hey guys,
It's a funky week with testing. Here's a screenshot of our wacky schedule, if it helps understand anything.
It's a funky week with testing. Here's a screenshot of our wacky schedule, if it helps understand anything.
So what you're looking at is a normal Monday. From there, Period 1 is the same all week. From Period 2 - Lunch, you are in SBAC testing. Lunch is the same all week. Then, I see you two more times for 45 minutes each time. Hope this helps!
MONDAY
Agenda Review
Extra Credit Review
TUESDAY
I don't see you guys this day.
WEDNESDAY
Who was Arthur Rackham?
Padlet Activity with Reading Genres
THURSDAY
I don't see you guys this day.
FRIDAY
DUE: Galapagos Template
Reading Genre Poster Sketches Due
MONDAY
Agenda Review
Extra Credit Review
TUESDAY
I don't see you guys this day.
WEDNESDAY
Who was Arthur Rackham?
Padlet Activity with Reading Genres
THURSDAY
I don't see you guys this day.
FRIDAY
DUE: Galapagos Template
Reading Genre Poster Sketches Due
March 23 - March 27
MONDAY
App/Program Review
Pick programs
Begin Analysis
TUESDAY
Create Google Presentation
Learn programs
Fill in Worksheet Review Guide
WEDNESDAY
GABRIELINO TRIP
THURSDAY
DUE: Presentations about apps/programs
FRIDAY
CAREER DAY
App/Program Review
Pick programs
Begin Analysis
TUESDAY
Create Google Presentation
Learn programs
Fill in Worksheet Review Guide
WEDNESDAY
GABRIELINO TRIP
THURSDAY
DUE: Presentations about apps/programs
FRIDAY
CAREER DAY
March 16 - 20
MONDAY
DUE: Rough Draft of Literary Analysis
Peer Feedback
TUESDAY
Work Day
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Movie Poster Final Draft
Final Draft
THURSDAY
DUE: Final Draft
Studying for your Book Club Quiz
FRIDAY
Book Club Quiz
DUE: Rough Draft of Literary Analysis
Peer Feedback
TUESDAY
Work Day
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Movie Poster Final Draft
Final Draft
THURSDAY
DUE: Final Draft
Studying for your Book Club Quiz
FRIDAY
Book Club Quiz
March 9 - March 13
MONDAY
End of book unit project information: Movie Poster + Literary Analysis
TUESDAY
DUE: ALL LATE WORK
Creating a quiz based on your book: Inquiry with Literature
WEDNESDAY
Final Book Project Work Day
THURSDAY
Literary Analysis Work Day
FRIDAY
DUE: Questions about your Book
Literary Analysis Work Day
MONDAY
DUE: Rough Draft of Literary Analysis
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
DUE: MOVIE POSTER
End of book unit project information: Movie Poster + Literary Analysis
TUESDAY
DUE: ALL LATE WORK
Creating a quiz based on your book: Inquiry with Literature
WEDNESDAY
Final Book Project Work Day
THURSDAY
Literary Analysis Work Day
FRIDAY
DUE: Questions about your Book
Literary Analysis Work Day
MONDAY
DUE: Rough Draft of Literary Analysis
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
DUE: MOVIE POSTER
February 23 - March 6
MONDAY
Reading
Padlet Vote on Persuasive Topic
Converting Key words into Thesis Statements
TUESDAY
Reading
Converting Thesis Statements into Body Paragraphs
WEDNESDAY
Jog-A-Thon
THURSDAY
Reading
Adding Commentary to our essays
FRIDAY
DUE: Final Draft Argument Essay
Career Day
Reading
MONDAY
Peer Comments on Argument Essay
TUESDAY
8th grade Argument Essay Test
WEDNESDAY
8th Grade Argument Essay Test
THURSDAY
8th Grade Argument Essay Test
FRIDAY
Argument Essay Final Draft
DUE: Argument Essay at the end of class
Reading
Padlet Vote on Persuasive Topic
Converting Key words into Thesis Statements
TUESDAY
Reading
Converting Thesis Statements into Body Paragraphs
WEDNESDAY
Jog-A-Thon
THURSDAY
Reading
Adding Commentary to our essays
FRIDAY
DUE: Final Draft Argument Essay
Career Day
Reading
MONDAY
Peer Comments on Argument Essay
TUESDAY
8th grade Argument Essay Test
WEDNESDAY
8th Grade Argument Essay Test
THURSDAY
8th Grade Argument Essay Test
FRIDAY
Argument Essay Final Draft
DUE: Argument Essay at the end of class
Februrary 16 - 20
MONDAY
OFF
TUESDAY
Book Club Reading and Prep
WEDNESDAY
Book Club Reading and Prep
THURSDAY
DUE: Updated Digital Portfolio
Book Club Reading and Prep
FRIDAY
DUE: Character Bag + QRF
Book Club Presentations
OFF
TUESDAY
Book Club Reading and Prep
WEDNESDAY
Book Club Reading and Prep
THURSDAY
DUE: Updated Digital Portfolio
Book Club Reading and Prep
FRIDAY
DUE: Character Bag + QRF
Book Club Presentations
February 9 - 13
MONDAY
OFF
TUESDAY
Book Club
Reading
Hook Focus
Business Letter Format
WEDNESDAY
Book Club
Reading
Business Letter con't
THURSDAY
Book Club
Reading
DUE: Business Letter Final Draft
FRIDAY
Book Club
Character Focus
OFF
TUESDAY
Book Club
Reading
Hook Focus
Business Letter Format
WEDNESDAY
Book Club
Reading
Business Letter con't
THURSDAY
Book Club
Reading
DUE: Business Letter Final Draft
FRIDAY
Book Club
Character Focus
February 2 - 7
MONDAY
The Art of Argument
TUESDAY
College Day Survey
WEDNESDAY
Argument Topics and Teams
THURSDAY
Constructing Your Argument
FRIDAY
Jigsaw Argument Essay
DUE: Collaborative Argument (make sure you have a color coded key on the document!)
The Art of Argument
TUESDAY
College Day Survey
WEDNESDAY
Argument Topics and Teams
THURSDAY
Constructing Your Argument
FRIDAY
Jigsaw Argument Essay
DUE: Collaborative Argument (make sure you have a color coded key on the document!)
January 20 - 30
MONDAY
OFF
TUESDAY
Poetry: Billy Collins' "Introduction to Poetry"
Taylor Mali's "Totally, Like, Whatever, You Know"
WEDNESDAY
Poetry: John Norris' "For Julia, in Deep Water"
Jay Leeming's "Man Writes Poem"
THURSDAY
Poetry: Shakespeare's "Sonnet 116"
FRIDAY
Poetry: "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
DUE: Padlet Informal Assessment at end of class
MONDAY
QRF "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
TUESDAY
Movie Analyses: "The Song of the Sea," "Shakespeare in Love,"
Commercial Analysis
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Love Sonnet
Poetry Analysis Begins
THURSDAY
Poetry Analysis continues
DUE: Rough Draft of Poetry Analysis via submission form
OFF
TUESDAY
Poetry: Billy Collins' "Introduction to Poetry"
Taylor Mali's "Totally, Like, Whatever, You Know"
WEDNESDAY
Poetry: John Norris' "For Julia, in Deep Water"
Jay Leeming's "Man Writes Poem"
THURSDAY
Poetry: Shakespeare's "Sonnet 116"
FRIDAY
Poetry: "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
DUE: Padlet Informal Assessment at end of class
MONDAY
QRF "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
TUESDAY
Movie Analyses: "The Song of the Sea," "Shakespeare in Love,"
Commercial Analysis
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Love Sonnet
Poetry Analysis Begins
THURSDAY
Poetry Analysis continues
DUE: Rough Draft of Poetry Analysis via submission form
January 12 - 17
MONDAY
Presentations continue
TUESDAY
Poetry: All the World's a Stage
WEDNESDAY
Storyboard of Poem + Analysis
THURSDAY
DUE: Storyboard of Poem + Analysis at end of period
FRIDAY
Reflection on 1st Semester
DUE via submission form at end of period
Presentations continue
TUESDAY
Poetry: All the World's a Stage
WEDNESDAY
Storyboard of Poem + Analysis
THURSDAY
DUE: Storyboard of Poem + Analysis at end of period
FRIDAY
Reflection on 1st Semester
DUE via submission form at end of period
January 5 - 9
MONDAY
United Nations Questioning
Final Prep for oral presentations
TUESDAY
Superhero League Presentations
WEDNESDAY
Superhero League Presentations
THURSDAY
Superhero League Presentations
FRIDAY
DUE: Country Facts Travel Brochure
Superhero League Presentations
United Nations Questioning
Final Prep for oral presentations
TUESDAY
Superhero League Presentations
WEDNESDAY
Superhero League Presentations
THURSDAY
Superhero League Presentations
FRIDAY
DUE: Country Facts Travel Brochure
Superhero League Presentations
Dec. 1 - Dec. 19
MONDAY
Introduction to Extra Credit
TEDxYouth - What makes a good oral presentation?
"ABOUT US" - each league member is responsible for writing a 3rd person biography of his/her superhero. It should be approximately 500-1000 words and will be posted onto your Superhero League website - Begin Color Coding Website
TUESDAY
TEDxYouth - Analyzing oral presentations
What makes a good Powerpoint/Presentation/Visual?
Writing with Numeracy
WEDNESDAY
Writing our Speeches
DUE: "About Us" page
THURSDAY
Writing our Speeches
FRIDAY
Writing our Speeches
MONDAY
TEDxYouth - Oral Presentations
Writing our Speeches
Transitions and Consistency between speakers
TUESDAY
Working on our website as a team
DUE: Infographics of your Issue (for assigned superhero only)
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Extra Credit
What makes a good Powerpoint or Google Presentation?
Working on our visuals as a team
THURSDAY
Working on our visuals
Finalizing Written Speeches
DUE: Written Speeches on Website
DUE: VISUAL of your presentation (for assigned superhero only)
FRIDAY
Introduction to the United Nations
Watching a Streaming Feed
Drawing Names
MONDAY
28 Acts of Kindness Challenge
Dates for Presentations Distributed
TUESDAY
Researching our countries
Persuasive Travel Brochures Begin
WEDNESDAY
Travel Brochures cont.
THURSDAY
Costumes, Prepping, Practice Speeches
Timing our Speeches
FRIDAY
Final prepping for oral presentations
Introduction to Extra Credit
TEDxYouth - What makes a good oral presentation?
"ABOUT US" - each league member is responsible for writing a 3rd person biography of his/her superhero. It should be approximately 500-1000 words and will be posted onto your Superhero League website - Begin Color Coding Website
TUESDAY
TEDxYouth - Analyzing oral presentations
What makes a good Powerpoint/Presentation/Visual?
Writing with Numeracy
WEDNESDAY
Writing our Speeches
DUE: "About Us" page
THURSDAY
Writing our Speeches
FRIDAY
Writing our Speeches
MONDAY
TEDxYouth - Oral Presentations
Writing our Speeches
Transitions and Consistency between speakers
TUESDAY
Working on our website as a team
DUE: Infographics of your Issue (for assigned superhero only)
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Extra Credit
What makes a good Powerpoint or Google Presentation?
Working on our visuals as a team
THURSDAY
Working on our visuals
Finalizing Written Speeches
DUE: Written Speeches on Website
DUE: VISUAL of your presentation (for assigned superhero only)
FRIDAY
Introduction to the United Nations
Watching a Streaming Feed
Drawing Names
MONDAY
28 Acts of Kindness Challenge
Dates for Presentations Distributed
TUESDAY
Researching our countries
Persuasive Travel Brochures Begin
WEDNESDAY
Travel Brochures cont.
THURSDAY
Costumes, Prepping, Practice Speeches
Timing our Speeches
FRIDAY
Final prepping for oral presentations
Nov. 12 - Nov. 21
This week, we are working on research for our advocacy speeches. We should be blending everything we know at this point: informational writing, narrative description, argument and persuasive word choice, citing sources, hyperlinking, paragraph structure, variety of text structures, everything.
On Wed, you will decide who will be writing what part of your speech, but everyone will spend the week researching in order to help the level of overall presentation. This means that you will also be creating a collaborative research library. It will go on your League Website and each entry should be color coded to reflect each student's contributions.
WEDNESDAY
Look at feedback on Collaborative Problem Statement
Dividing up speech
Research continues - Focus on the timeline and history of the issue as it has grown as a problem
THURSDAY
Research - Focus on problem as it exists today and find evidence of the importance of the issue. Perhaps find evidence that can help you predict the future of this issue if something isn't done about the problem.
FRIDAY
Research - Focus on solutions that already exist and brainstorm with your league ways to solve the problem. Research and break down the cost of your solution. Keep a spreadsheet of possible expenses.
MONDAY
DUE: League Website Shell (must include the following: About Us, a page for each league member, Collaborative Research Library, etc...)
Newspaper article feedback and revisions
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
DUE FRIDAY, NOV 21: Collaborative Research Library (must be color coded to indicate each student's contributions)
8th Grade Performance Task
On Wed, you will decide who will be writing what part of your speech, but everyone will spend the week researching in order to help the level of overall presentation. This means that you will also be creating a collaborative research library. It will go on your League Website and each entry should be color coded to reflect each student's contributions.
WEDNESDAY
Look at feedback on Collaborative Problem Statement
Dividing up speech
Research continues - Focus on the timeline and history of the issue as it has grown as a problem
THURSDAY
Research - Focus on problem as it exists today and find evidence of the importance of the issue. Perhaps find evidence that can help you predict the future of this issue if something isn't done about the problem.
FRIDAY
Research - Focus on solutions that already exist and brainstorm with your league ways to solve the problem. Research and break down the cost of your solution. Keep a spreadsheet of possible expenses.
MONDAY
DUE: League Website Shell (must include the following: About Us, a page for each league member, Collaborative Research Library, etc...)
Newspaper article feedback and revisions
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
DUE FRIDAY, NOV 21: Collaborative Research Library (must be color coded to indicate each student's contributions)
8th Grade Performance Task
Nov. 3 - Nov. 7
MONDAY
DUE: Complete the Collaborative Problem Statement during class and submit via submission form by end of class.
TUESDAY
2nd Quarter Checklist
Distribution of Responsibilities: What does that mean?
WEDNESDAY
Developing Infographics
Padlet of issue
LUNCHTIME: Information on Extra Credit
THURSDAY
Developing Infographics
Symbolism discussion
FRIDAY
Developing Infographics
DUE: Infographic posted on the FINAL DRAFT page of your portfolio
Next Week:
Paul Revere's Ride, TED Talks, and Beginning to write our Advocacy Speeches
DUE: Complete the Collaborative Problem Statement during class and submit via submission form by end of class.
TUESDAY
2nd Quarter Checklist
Distribution of Responsibilities: What does that mean?
WEDNESDAY
Developing Infographics
Padlet of issue
LUNCHTIME: Information on Extra Credit
THURSDAY
Developing Infographics
Symbolism discussion
FRIDAY
Developing Infographics
DUE: Infographic posted on the FINAL DRAFT page of your portfolio
Next Week:
Paul Revere's Ride, TED Talks, and Beginning to write our Advocacy Speeches
Oct. 27 - Oct. 30
MONDAY
Collaboration Constitution
TUESDAY
Problem Statement Share and Commenting Activity
DUE: Collaboration Constitution in hard copy, signed by all league members
WEDNESDAY
Quarter #2 Checklist
DUE: Bring in a new independent reading book: Biography
SSR
THURSDAY
DUE AT END OF PERIOD: Collaborative Problem Statement: Should include a new piece of research from each member of league and a question developed by each member as well. Remember to update your MLA bibliography with the new input. (Submit it via a submission form that will be sent to you that day. Points will be taken off the entire group if I am not granted permission to view.)
FRIDAY
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Collaboration Constitution
TUESDAY
Problem Statement Share and Commenting Activity
DUE: Collaboration Constitution in hard copy, signed by all league members
WEDNESDAY
Quarter #2 Checklist
DUE: Bring in a new independent reading book: Biography
SSR
THURSDAY
DUE AT END OF PERIOD: Collaborative Problem Statement: Should include a new piece of research from each member of league and a question developed by each member as well. Remember to update your MLA bibliography with the new input. (Submit it via a submission form that will be sent to you that day. Points will be taken off the entire group if I am not granted permission to view.)
FRIDAY
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Agenda: Oct. 20-Oct. 24
MONDAY
CNN Student News
Current Event Discussions
Initial Research Begins
TUESDAY
CNN Student News
Problem Statements begin
WEDNESDAY
Problem Statements con't
DUE: Problem Statements by end of class (submit via submission form) - the only way you can join a superhero league is if you turn in a problem statement!
THURSDAY
Superhero League formation
Issue Decision
FRIDAY
DUE: Newspaper articles FINAL DRAFTS (posted into website AND submitted as a hard copy)
Quarter #2 Checklist
CNN Student News
Current Event Discussions
Initial Research Begins
TUESDAY
CNN Student News
Problem Statements begin
WEDNESDAY
Problem Statements con't
DUE: Problem Statements by end of class (submit via submission form) - the only way you can join a superhero league is if you turn in a problem statement!
THURSDAY
Superhero League formation
Issue Decision
FRIDAY
DUE: Newspaper articles FINAL DRAFTS (posted into website AND submitted as a hard copy)
Quarter #2 Checklist
Oct. 13 - Oct. 17
MONDAY
Rough Draft of Article
Action Verbs Review
TUESDAY
Rough Draft of Article
WEDNESDAY
Minimum Day
CNN Student News Activity
THURSDAY
8th Grade Reading Comprehension Test
FRIDAY
DUE: Rough Draft of News Article
8th Grade Reading Comprehension Test con't
SSR - What are you reading these days?
Coming next week: Forming our Superhero Leagues!!!
Rough Draft of Article
Action Verbs Review
TUESDAY
Rough Draft of Article
WEDNESDAY
Minimum Day
CNN Student News Activity
THURSDAY
8th Grade Reading Comprehension Test
FRIDAY
DUE: Rough Draft of News Article
8th Grade Reading Comprehension Test con't
SSR - What are you reading these days?
Coming next week: Forming our Superhero Leagues!!!
Agenda: Oct. 6 - Oct. 10
MONDAY
Superhero Punctuation Vote
Examining Newspaper Structure
TUESDAY
The 5 W's in Informational Articles
Article Notes
WEDNESDAY
Visitor Today
CNN Student News
Article Notes con't
THURSDAY
The 5Ws and Your Superhero Article
QW: The first time your superhero was spotted
(Use the 5W's)
Article Templates
FRIDAY
DUE: Hard copy of an article that uses different text structures
CNN Student News
Superhero Punctuation Vote
Examining Newspaper Structure
TUESDAY
The 5 W's in Informational Articles
Article Notes
WEDNESDAY
Visitor Today
CNN Student News
Article Notes con't
THURSDAY
The 5Ws and Your Superhero Article
QW: The first time your superhero was spotted
(Use the 5W's)
Article Templates
FRIDAY
DUE: Hard copy of an article that uses different text structures
CNN Student News
Agenda: Sept. 29 - Oct. 3
MONDAY
"War Party" continued
Note Taking
TUESDAY
"War Party" review and Peer Studies
Most Common Errors in our Origin Stories
WEDNESDAY
"War Party" test
DUE: "War Party" Notes by end of class (submitted via submission form)
THURSDAY
Bacon Grammar (yep, I said it)
FRIDAY
DUE: FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR ORIGIN STORY (posted onto the Final Draft page of your website)
Bacon Grammar con't
"War Party" continued
Note Taking
TUESDAY
"War Party" review and Peer Studies
Most Common Errors in our Origin Stories
WEDNESDAY
"War Party" test
DUE: "War Party" Notes by end of class (submitted via submission form)
THURSDAY
Bacon Grammar (yep, I said it)
FRIDAY
DUE: FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR ORIGIN STORY (posted onto the Final Draft page of your website)
Bacon Grammar con't
Agenda: Sept 15 - Sept 26
MONDAY:
DUE: Research Library Check
Hyperlinking
Resources on Google Drive
Works Cited and Footnotes in our Origin Stories
TUESDAY
The Norms of Video Conferencing
Norms of Being a Good Audience
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Rough Draft of your Origin Story (will be shared with me in class using a submission form + post on Works in Progress page)
Looking Back for Theme
THURSDAY
S.T.A.R. Revision Strategies
Instructions for Comments on Peers' Essays
FRIDAY
Guest Speaker via Skype!
Citing a video conference
MONDAY
DUE: Comments on Your Peer's Essay
Thank you recording!
Reflection on Guest Speaker
How will you incorporate what you learned into your narrative?
TUESDAY
20 Most Common Grammar Mistakes from Middle School Students
Grammar Wackiness begins
WEDNESDAY
Grammar con't
DUE: Grammar Matrix (Share with Wolpert at end of class)
THURSDAY
Reading Louis LʼAmour's "War Party" - exploring heroism in fiction
FRIDAY
"War Party" - further exploration of heroism
DUE: Research Library Check
Hyperlinking
Resources on Google Drive
Works Cited and Footnotes in our Origin Stories
TUESDAY
The Norms of Video Conferencing
Norms of Being a Good Audience
WEDNESDAY
DUE: Rough Draft of your Origin Story (will be shared with me in class using a submission form + post on Works in Progress page)
Looking Back for Theme
THURSDAY
S.T.A.R. Revision Strategies
Instructions for Comments on Peers' Essays
FRIDAY
Guest Speaker via Skype!
Citing a video conference
MONDAY
DUE: Comments on Your Peer's Essay
Thank you recording!
Reflection on Guest Speaker
How will you incorporate what you learned into your narrative?
TUESDAY
20 Most Common Grammar Mistakes from Middle School Students
Grammar Wackiness begins
WEDNESDAY
Grammar con't
DUE: Grammar Matrix (Share with Wolpert at end of class)
THURSDAY
Reading Louis LʼAmour's "War Party" - exploring heroism in fiction
FRIDAY
"War Party" - further exploration of heroism
AGENDA: WEEK OF SEPT. 1 - SEPT. 12
MONDAY
OFF
TUESDAY
DUE: Hardcopy Picture of your Superhero in costume!
DUE: Character Analysis
Hemingway and the 6-word Memoir (Title: 6-word Memoir)
WEDNESDAY
Scientific Research begins for your science-fiction origin stories!
Bibliographies and the Research Library
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
http://www.easybib.com
THURSDAY
Research con't
FRIDAY
DUE: Google Screenshot (hard copy)
Pixar's Rules of Storytelling Activity - link document to your Works in Progress page
Plot Brainstorming for Origin Story
MONDAY
Hooks Review
Padlet.com activity
TUESDAY
Hyperlinking our scientific research into our origin stories
Research con't
Origin Story con't
WEDNESDAY
Due: 6-word story index card
Powerpoint: How to Write Dialogue
THURSDAY
Figurative Language and Sensory Details
Origin Story con't
FRIDAY
Portfolio Writing Assignment: What is the purpose of your portfolio? (post to the Homepage of your Portfolio)
MONDAY:
DUE: Research Library Check
OFF
TUESDAY
DUE: Hardcopy Picture of your Superhero in costume!
DUE: Character Analysis
Hemingway and the 6-word Memoir (Title: 6-word Memoir)
WEDNESDAY
Scientific Research begins for your science-fiction origin stories!
Bibliographies and the Research Library
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
http://www.easybib.com
THURSDAY
Research con't
FRIDAY
DUE: Google Screenshot (hard copy)
Pixar's Rules of Storytelling Activity - link document to your Works in Progress page
Plot Brainstorming for Origin Story
MONDAY
Hooks Review
Padlet.com activity
TUESDAY
Hyperlinking our scientific research into our origin stories
Research con't
Origin Story con't
WEDNESDAY
Due: 6-word story index card
Powerpoint: How to Write Dialogue
THURSDAY
Figurative Language and Sensory Details
Origin Story con't
FRIDAY
Portfolio Writing Assignment: What is the purpose of your portfolio? (post to the Homepage of your Portfolio)
MONDAY:
DUE: Research Library Check
