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.

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:

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. 

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:

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 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:

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, 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.