Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Mon/Tues Peer Review

Mon/Tues 12/21,22

Learning Target

Daily Activity: Peer Review Ethnography
Page counts (30 points)
Over break you should continue paper revisions and read (minimum) Chp. 3, 4 BNW
* Chp. 5, 6 are recommended as well
After break, you will be assigned a chapter per day
Reminders/Due Dates:
final paper: 1/5

Fri 12/18 Vocab Quiz/BNW

Fri 12/18

Learning Target


Daily Activity:
Unit 3 Quiz
BNW: Audio: BNW, Chp. 1,2 quiz
Jigsaw: small group discussion Chp. 1/2, Fact Sheet on the World State (supplement)

Reminders/Due Dates:
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18 (page count for draft)
final paper: 1/5

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Thurs 12/17 Springfield Reader

Wed 12/2

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

Participate in meaningful civil and democratic discussions

Daily Activity:
Discussion: Black Men and Public Spaces (Isaiah and Alex)
Makeup: see the moderators for their essay (read it), journal prompt and discussion questions. Respond to both and see me. 

Wed 12/16 Brave New World

Wed 12/16

Learning Target


Daily Activity:
Corrections: Unit 3 Vocab
Article "It's Already a Brave New World
Comment and discuss
Audio: remainder of Chp. 1
Be working on the discussion questions. Read Chp. 2 for Friday
Audio: Chp. 1 Brave New World, continued--discuss as we go
Define: parody

Handouts: Discussion questions: Chp. 1/2

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab test unit 3 on Fri
Quiz on Chp. 1-2 on Friday (BNW)
2nd draft: Check for page count on Thursday: You should have a minimum of 6 pp. typed at this point.
Peer review, final on Monday/Tuesday next week
final paper: 1/5

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Tues 12/15 BNW continued


Tues 12/15

Learning Target


Daily Activity:
Pre-reading values
Discuss
Audio: Chp. 1 Brave New World, continued--discuss as we go
Define: parody

Handouts: Discussion questions: Chp. 1/2

Reminders/Due Dates:
Make sure you have handed in Vocab Unit 3
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Mon 12/14 Intro: Brave New World

Mon 12/14

Learning Target


Daily Activity:
Define: dystopia, utopia, satire
Journal: define your perfect world
Discuss
Audio: Chp. 1 Brave New World

Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10 (emphasis on history/background)
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Thurs/Fri 12/10, 11 Peer Review: History/Background

Thurs, Fri 12/10 and 12/11 Peer Review: History/Background

Learning Target
Determine central ideas in a text and analyze/critique their development

Daily Activity:
Submit a typed copy of your ethnography so far. We peer reviewed in class with our new peer review groups. You will need to make up at least one day of peer review. See another student who also missed or who would appreciate additional insights on their work so far.
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10 (emphasis on history/background)
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Wed 12/9 Vocabulary Development

Vocabulary Develpment

Learning Target
Determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text
Daily Activity:
Vocab Unit #3
Work time
Due one week

Reminders/Due Dates:
The history/background section (and the rest of the paper), a first typed version is due 12/10

Monday, December 7, 2015

Tues 12/8 Springfield Reader: Friendships Among Men

Tues 12/8

Learning Target

Daily Activity
Springfield Reader discussion: journal prompt, read essay, complete discussion agenda. See moderators.



Mon 12/7 Peer Review: Preface

Mon 12/7
Learning Target

Daily Activity:
Review: Ethnography, requirements for "what a culture is."
Make sure you are including rich and significant detail in the preface.
1. Peer review preface (peer review sheet). Rate and make suggestions--10 pts.
2. Copy your peer reviewed preface for me to read. Turn in tomorrow.
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Thur/Fri 12/3,4 Research/Lab Time

Thurs/Fri 12/3,4

Learning Target
Reading, researching, writing

Daily Activity:
1. Time to research for ethnography. Preface is due, typed on Monday for peer review.
2. Observation #1 notes were due last week. I will check in with you one on one to see how study is progressing.
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
preface: 12/7
1st draft (typed): 12/10
*We will focus mainly on the history/background section
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Wed 12/2 Springfield Reader: Graduation

Wed 12/2

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

Participate in meaningful civil and democratic discussions

Daily Activity:
Discussion: Maya Angelou's "Graduation"
Makeup: see the moderators for their essay (read it), journal prompt and discussion questions. Respond to both and see me. 
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
preface: 12/7
history/background: 12/10
1st draft (typed): 12/10 *Our focus will be the history/background section
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Monday, November 30, 2015

Tues 12/1 Sample Ethnography

Tues 12/1

Learning Target
Annotate text
Daily Activity:
Read, annotate and evaluate a sample ethnography.
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
preface: 12/7
history/background: 12/10
1st draft (typed): 12/10 *Our focus will be the history/background section
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Wed 11/25 No Thanksgiving

Wed 11/25

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Participate in meaningful civil and democratic discussions

Daily Activity:
Read and discuss Springfield Reader essay "For the Indians No Thanksgiving"
See Kylie or Kyle for the essay and discussion questions if absent.
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
preface: 12/7
history/background: 12/10
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Monday, November 23, 2015

Mon, Tues 11/23, 24 Research

Mon/Tue 11/23, 24

Learning Target
Reading, researching, writing

Daily Activity:
1. Time to research for ethnography and begin writing preface if ready (handout, preface and parts of paper)
2. Observation #1 notes are due. I will check in with you in the lab to see how the study is progressing.
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Thurs/Fri 11/19-20

Tues 11/19,20

Learning Target
Reading, researching, writing

Daily Activity:
Time to research for ethnography and begin writing preface if ready (handout, preface and parts of paper)
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Wed 11/18 Research Data Bases

Wed 11/18

Learning Target
While respecting copyright, I can convey a clear and distinct message in a series of formal/informal tasks.

Daily Activity:
Handouts (2)
Signal phrases and transitions
Mini-lesson: Using the research data bases
*Note: you must conduct academic research data bases for the History/Background section of the ethnography. You will need to format the bibliographic information using the MLA format, and include the sources after that section of the paper. The history/background should NOT be simply anecdotes based on an interview or your own impressions. A couple of sources would be expected.
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Tues 11/17 Springfield Reader

Tues 11/17

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Participate in meaningful civil and democratic discussions
Daily Activity:
Springfield Reader presenters Paige, Noelle and Kole
See them for the article and journal prompt. 
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Monday, November 16, 2015

Mon 11/16 Comma Work

Nov 13

Learning Target
Editing/punctuation: conventions of English


Daily Activity:
1. Work on comma skills (handout). Review the pertinent rules in W.I. and complete the exercises: Nonrestrictive phrases & clauses, Other Uses for Commas 1, Review: Commas 2
2. Handout: Ethnography (for the whole paper)
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Friday, November 13, 2015

Fri 11/13 Writing Interview Questions

Nov 13

Learning Target
Strategies for conducting field research

Daily Activity:
Work on interview questions. (Type them.)
Reminders/Due Dates:
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Thurs 11/12 Taking Notes in the Field

Nov 12

Learning Target
Strategies for conducting field research

Daily Activity:
Hand in typed proposal
Complete writing the teacher profile. Discuss what makes an effective profile.
Notes: "Ethnography Field Notes"
Handout: sample for how notes should be set up
Handout: what to look for in your observations (1 and 2)
Reminders/Due Dates:
Bring work materials for Friday. You will work on interview questions.
Due Dates:
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Wed 11/11 Writing Profiles

Tues 11/11 "The Men We Carry in Our Minds"

Learning Target


Daily Activity:
Journal and discuss (Tiffany and Olivia). Complete the discussion.
Writing Strategy: Writing strategy: lead, transition, quote (handout)
Write a profile as you will need to do for interview subjects in your ethnography. (Based on questions you asked me.) 
Reminders/Due Dates:
1. Proposal due 11/12 (Thursday)

Tues 11/10 Springfield Reader

Tues 11/10 "The Men We Carry in Our Minds"

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

Daily Activity:
Journal and discuss (Tiffany and Olivia)
See them for their journal prompt and an essay to read. Respond to their discussion questions with at least a page of content that reflects having read the whole piece.
Reminders/Due Dates:
1. Proposal due 11/12 (Thursday)

Monday, November 9, 2015

Mon 11/9 Writing Profiles

Mon 11/9

Learning Target
Accurately summarize content in writing
Daily Activity:
1. Hand in reaction response
2. Brief review: requirements for ethnography
3. Read "Croon River" and mark up the text. This is a sample profile, much like what you will do in your ethnography.
4. Working in pairs, generate 10 questions about me: 5 informational, 5 opinion
As a class, we generated information to write a profile in pairs (practice).

Reminders/Due Dates:
1. Proposal due 11/12 (Thursday)


Thursday, November 5, 2015

Thurs 11/5 Ethnography/Summary

Thurs 11/5

Learning Target
Accurately summarize content in writing
Daily Activity:
1. Overview: requirements for Ethnography paper (take notes)
2. Return: summaries written for Reaction paper. See comments and improve if need be.
3. Summary writing exercise: student summary ("Caitlin Jenner"). Write a summary following the steps on the half-sheet handout. Note teacher comments made to the student writer and write a summary of the article. We did this in pairs in class and discussed (5 points).

Reminders/Due Dates:
1. Reaction/response and rough draft (evidence of writing process) due on Monday, 11/9. Submit a copy of the article you responded to as well.
2. Read scholarly article on the ethnography paper: "Putting Ethnographic Writing in Context." Annotate important points. Be prepared for the possibility of summarizing your learning on this. (We must continue to work on this skill.)

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Wed 11/4 Ethnography Background Article

Wed 11/4

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Daily Activity:
1. Discuss "My Best White Friend." (Finish from yesterday.)
2. Read scholarly article on the ethnography paper: "Putting Ethnographic Writing in Context." Annotate important points. Be prepared for the possibility of summarizing your learning on this. (We must continue to work on this skill.)
3. Ethnography proposal and due dates: (handout)
typed proposal: 11/12
field notes, first observation:11/23
field notes, second observation: 12/2
interview notes: 12/3
1st draft (typed): 12/10
2nd draft: 12/17 & 18
final paper: 1/5
Reminders/Due Dates:
Reaction/response and rough draft (evidence of writing process) due on Monday, 11/9. Submit a copy of the article you responded to as well.

Tues 11/3 Springfield Reader Presentation

Tuesday 11/3

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Daily Activity:
Respond to the presenters journal prompt and read "My Best White Friend." We discussed the prompt and each student has been assigned a discussion question. We will complete the discussion tomorrow. Absent people are responsible for the reading essay, journal prompt and discussion questions: 10 points.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Reaction/response and rough draft (evidence of writing process) due on Monday, 11/9. Submit a copy of the article you responded to as well.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Mon 11/2 Peer Review

Monday 11/2

Learning Target
Develop a topic by selecting the most significant and relevant facts.
Construct writing such that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole.

Daily Activity:
Peer Review Reaction Response: The final essay will be due on Monday, 11/9
Plan to include a rough draft and a copy of the article to which you responded.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Reaction/response and rough draft (evidence of writing process) due on Monday, 11/9. Submit a copy of the article you responded to as well.

Fri 10/30 Peer Review

10/30

Learning Target
(For reaction paper)
Introduce knowledgeable claims, establish significance,sequence logically, supply relevant evidence

Daily Activity:
1. Springfield Reader discussion: Alyssa and Becca, "The Lesson": Complete discussion
Get a copy of their essay, read, respond to the journal prompt and react/respond to the piece. At least one page response (in addition to the journal prompt) is expected demonstrating having read the entire piece. (10 points)
2. Peer Review: (handout, rubric) Reaction Response paper
Pay attention to content and use of evidence particularly. See me with your rough draft if absent.

Reminders/Due Dates:

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Thurs 10/29 The Lesson

Oct 28

Learning Target
Develop a topic by selecting the most significant and relevant facts.
Construct writing such that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole.

Daily Activity:
Springfield Reader discussion: Alyssa and Becca, "The Lesson"
Get a copy of their essay, read, respond to the journal prompt and react/respond to the piece. At least one page response (in addition to the journal prompt) is expected demonstrating having read the entire piece. (10 points)

Reminders/Due Dates:
First draft (typed) reaction paper due on Friday for peer review. Bring a copy of the article.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wed 10/28 Intro: Ethnography

Oct 28

Learning Target
Develop a topic by selecting the most significant and relevant facts.
Construct writing such that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole.

Daily Activity:
Intro: Ethnography
Define, explore personal subcultures, begin considering what culture you want to study.

Reminders/Due Dates:

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Mon, Tues 10/26 27 Reaction Response

Oct 26,27

Learning Target
Develop a topic by selecting the most significant and relevant facts.
Construct writing such that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole.

Daily Activity:
Reaction Response: time to work, find articles
The first step in the process is to write a concise summary of the article you are reacting to. This will be part of your paper (see handout).

Reminders/Due Dates:
First typed draft due on Friday. 

Monday, October 26, 2015

Friday 10/23 Reaction/Response

Oct 23

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Use evidence in writing
Daily Activity:
Intro: Reaction/Response paper
Models considered: adequate and outstanding

Reminders/Due Dates:

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Mon-Thurs 10/21-10/22: Presentation Work

Oct 20-22

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Daily Activity:
Monday 10/20: Complete demonstration of Springfield Reader presentation.
Jigsaw discussion of "Women and the Future of Fatherhood"
Tuesday 10/21: Time to work with partners on presentation. Draw for dates.
Wed-Thurs: Work on presentation. You will need completed annotations for this.

Reminders/Due Dates:
You will need an article on which to base a reaction/response paper. Assigned prior to break.
By Thursday, submit your typed annotations. (Due Wednesday.)

Monday, October 19, 2015

Monday 10/19 Discussion

Oct 19

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Daily Activity:
1. Questions answered on Springfield Reader
2. Jigsaw: Read "Women and the Future of Fatherhood:
Discussion? If absent you should read and respond to the essay or complete the discussion questions.
3. Draw for presentation order

Reminders/Due Dates:
Work time tomorrow and Wednesday

Tuesday 10/13

Oct 13

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Daily Activity:
Jigsaw: Read "Women and the Future of Fatherhood:
You and a partner respond to one of the discussion questions. If absent: read and respond to the essay or complete the discussion questions.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Work time after fall break for Springfield Reader presentation--with partners.

Monday 10/12

Oct 19

Learning Target
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Daily Activity:
Presenting Beowulf exit activity. Students who were not present will need to let me know how they contributed to the work. If absent for the entire process, you will need to do this on your own.
Reminders/Due Dates:


Monday, October 12, 2015

Friday 10/9 Test

Vocabulary Development

Learning Target

Daily Activity:

Test: Unit #2
Time to work on annotations of Springfield Reader essay
You should have an article (current event) on which to base a short reaction/response paper

Reminders/Due Dates:
If you have not found one, get an article to respond to

Wed/Thurs 10/7, 8

Intro: Presentation (handouts) 

Learning Target

Daily Activity:
1. Hand in Recollection paper. Include a cover letter (handout) and a rough draft
2. Essay selections for Springfield Reader presentation
Reminders/Due Dates:
Assignment: Find a current event newspaper or magazine article on which to write a reaction/response paper.  Due Friday. (Just the article.)You will be practicing evidence based response. The paper is opinion oriented but should be written in third person.
Vocabulary test: Friday

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Tuesday, 10/6 Intro: Springfield Reader

Intro: Presentation (handouts) 

Learning Target

Daily Activity:
1. Vocab corrections: Unit 2
2. We reviewed assignment sheets for the Springfield Reader and annotation assignments
Assignment: Find a current event newspaper or magazine article on which to write a reaction/response paper.  Due Friday. (Just the article.)You will be practicing evidence based response. The paper is opinion oriented but should be written in third person.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Recollection paper due tomorrow

Thurs/Friday, 10/1, 2 Peer Review

Peer Review Recollection

Learning Target

Daily Activity:
Peer Review: Turn in your rough draft. To make up peer review credit, you will need to comment on and critique someone else's draft. See me for a peer review form.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Final version due on Wednesday, 10/7
Turn in a rough draft as well.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

9/28-30 Mon, Tues, Wed: Lab

Computer Lab

Learning Target


Daily Activity:
Typing "Recollection"

Reminders/Due Dates:
Typed draft due Thursday, 10/1 for peer review. Approx. 3 pp.
Vocabulary Unit #2 due Friday

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Friday, 9/25 Vocabulary Development

Discussion of Models

Learning Target

Daily Activity:
Vocab test Unit #1
Work time: Unit #2
Due one week (Friday)

Reminders/Due Dates:
Begin writing the Recollection this weekend. Do not wait until Monday.

Thursday, 9/24 Writing Hooks

Discussion of Models

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
Complete discussion of "My Favorite Mistake" color coding recollection versus reflection. Your recollection should have both.
Mini-lesson: hooks, intro strategies: visit the following blog and take some notes: http://bid4papers.com/blog/hook-for-essay/
The examples are useful and approachable, but bear in mind that several errors occur in the entry, so Kathy is not my new writing guru. This should help you with hooking the reader in your recollection piece.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab Unit #1 test tomorrow
First draft of "Recollection" assignment due typed, 3 pp. Thursday, 10/1
You will have three class periods next week to type: Mon, Tues, Wed

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Wed 9/23: Writing Models

Discussion of Models

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
1. Journal prompt: sentence stems for "My Favorite Mistake"
2. Complete discussion of "If Only I had a Llama"
Annotations by teacher on the document camera
Review/critique a model of option #3 "My Favorite Mistake"

Reminders/Due Dates:
First draft of "Recollection" assignment due typed, 3 pp. Wednesday, 9/30

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Tuesday, Sept 22 Writing Samples

September22

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
Complete discussion of "What Kind of Idiot"
Review/critique a model of option #2 "If Only I Had a Llama"

Reminders/Due Dates:
First draft of "Recollection" assignment due typed, 3 pp. Wednesday, 9/30

Monday, September 21, 2015

Monday 9/21 Recollection Assignment

September21

Learning Target
Interpret words/phrases, structure, point of view, purpose, etc. in text and discuss these rhetorical features to apply strategies in writing.

Daily Activity:
Complete discussion of "three sheets" and review "Recollection" assignment requirements.
Discuss model: "What Kind of Idiot"
topics: Six Traits, literary elements

Reminders/Due Dates:
Unit #1 vocab test Friday

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Wed/Thurs/Friday 9/16: Writing Discussion

September16,17, 18

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
MAP test Wed/Thurs for juniors
Friday: Vocab corrections, hand in if absent.
Discussion of 3-sheet writing activity from Tuesday. Reference 6 Traits.
Paper assignment #1 "Recollection" requirements and model. 
Rough draft due Wednesday, 9/23--typed, DS. Final due Wednesday, 9/30.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab due Friday

Monday, September 14, 2015

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Three Sheet Writing

September14

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
Guided composition on the topic of art. (Three sheet writing)

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab due Friday

Monday, Sept. 14: Peer Review Groups

September14

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics

Daily Activity:
Daily free write in journal.
Formation of writing groups.
Discussion of a topic for "3-Sheet Writing": whole-class brainstorm

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab due Friday

Friday, Sept. 11: Vocab

September11

Learning Target
Language/vocabulary development.

Daily Activity:
Vocabulary Unit #1.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Unit #1 Vocab: Due in one week: Friday, 9/18

September 9 (Wed)

Learning Target
I can ............

Daily Activity:

Syllabus/Policies
Journal #1: Describe yourself as a writer. Use vivid detail and zero in closely on one specific writing experience. Show don't tell and reflect on what the experience tells about your writing process, style, like/dislikes, and so on. Label this Journal #1: Who I Am: A Writer's Life


Introductions/Syllabus: Sept 10

September10

Learning Target
I can ............

Daily Activity:
Review of syllabus. Small group discussion of journal on writing experiences. Room tour.


Reminders/Due Dates: