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Use the STAC organizer to complete the draft of the George Washington Carver essay. (Summarize main ideas, revisit attention getter, thesis, and include a Clincher (something new for the audience to think about).

How will Carver’s words influence your personal behavior?

Click here to see SCORING RUBRIC

Tuesday, January 31 Bell Ringer: Word Choice February CALENDAR

Take Cornell Notes on Diction (Word Choice)

Homework: GOT DICTION?

Wednesday, February 1 Bell Ringer: Word Choice

Using Appropriate Word Choice/ Editing Exercise

EXIT: Directions: On your own paper, recopy each sentence.- Using Appropriate Word Choice- Underline the colloquial or slang phrases and make the necessary corrections. Then indicate, if the sentence contains slang or colloquial language.

5 points per sentence

1 point- underlining

3 points – making the correction
1 point – indicating what type of language is used (slang or colloquial)

Thursday, February 2 Peer Editing-Day 1 Bell Ringer: Word Choice

Review Homework assignment

Use the PEER EDITING Guidelines to edit 2 essays in your assigned group.

Use the editing symbols guidelines for Part II

Friday, February 3 NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day

Week 19 Lesson Plan

Monday, January 23 MEET IN THE WRITING LAB

Write your introductory paragraph based on the Essay PROMPT

Write your introduction using ACTS

Attention Getter: Describe a situation in your own life that relates to George Washington Carver’s words.

Connector: Why and how did George Washington Carver become so famous?

Thesis: What events in Carver’s life could have made him say this?Summary Statement: write a synopsis

Homework: Transition Words

Tuesday, January 24

EPAS testing (periods 1-4)

Periods 5, 7, 8 MEET IN THE WRITING LAB- Continue writing draft of George Washington Carver essay in lab

Wednesday, January 25

Field Trip/ The Interrupters - Discussion Questions

Students who do not attend field trip will complete the Exercise on Topic Sentences

Thursday, January 26

Finish George W. Carver essay in lab.

Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 Use MEL-Con PLUS (3 paragraphs into 1) to write the body paragraph

Friday, January 27 - No School - Professional Development

Week 18 Lesson Plan

Monday, January 16 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 17 Bell Ringer

Revisit Study Guide Essay Prompt

Paragraph 3: Use STAC (Summarize main ideas, revisit attention getter, thesis, and include a Clincher (something new for the audience to think about). How will Carver’s words influence your personal behavior?

Wednesday, January 18 - Meet in Writing Lab to type FINAL ESSAYS

Thursday, January 19 - FINALS- DAY 1

Friday, January 20- FINALS- DAY 2

Monday, December 19 Finish MEL-Con activity for Social and Behavior Forces in "Magic Carpet".

Homework: Complete Vocabulary Review Chart

Tuesday, December 20 - Meet in Writing Lab to revise drafts of "Monster" / Juvenile Justice persuasive essay.

Wednesday, December 21 Select 5 images from a magazine and use the vocabulary words to write sentences that contain one of the words.

Thursday, December 22 - Complete examples for KEY IDEAS in IDENTITY AND BELONGING CHART

Friday, December 23- View scenes 1-8 of Bourne Identity and answer the following questions:

Jason Bourne has lost his identity and, with no memory of his past, sets about trying to uncover who he is. After you have viewed the scenes, break up into small groups and explore the following questions:

• Where does Jason Bourne start looking for answers to who he is?

• Does he pay attention to his instincts and feelings or does he only seek answers in facts?

• Is ‘who am I?’ a question Jason can answer alone? What role do other people play in telling us who we are?

Movie questions

Week 15 Lesson Plan

Monday, December 12 Bell Ringer

Discuss Social forces in identity formation. Use the

Social Forces/ Behavior Chart.

EXIT: Identify 3 social forces that you feel have been important in shaping your personal identity. Write a 3 paragraph MEL-con response for each factor. See back side for specific format.

Paragraph 1:

One of the factors that has influenced my identity is(main idea )

– Example: _______________

– Link: ___________________

– Concluding statement

Paragraph 2:

The second factor that has influenced my identity is (main idea)

– Example: _______________

– Link: ___________________

– Concluding statement

Paragraph 3:

The third factor that has influenced my identity is (main idea)

– Example: _______________

– Link: ___________________

– Concluding statement

HOMEWORK: Complete: "Your identity: Who are you" poem

Tuesday, December 13

Create a collage about your identity using 10 images.

Write a 10-15 word explanation for each image.

Wednesday, December 14

Continue creating a collage about your identity using 10 images.

Homework: Finish Write a 10-15 word explanation for each image.

Thursday, December 15

Listen to the song Video by India Arie India Arie and write a MEL-Con response that contains at least three social and behavioral forces that India mentions in the song. Use the lyrics as evidence. Use Social Forces/ Behavior Chart

Friday, December 16

Listen to the song Identity by LeCreae and write a MEL-Con response that contains at least three social and behavioral forces that India mentions in the song. Use the lyrics as evidence. Use Social Forces/ Behavior Chart

Fishcheeks/ Tan Reader Response activity

Choose a song, poem, or piece of artwork that represents your identity. What is the main idea?

First Impressions

Who are we?

Identity/ video clip

Monday, December 5

Writing Lab- Revise Introductory paragraph and type the 2nd paragraph using MEL-Con for "Monster Essay" or Juvenile Justice Essay

Tuesday, December 6 Writing Lab- Type the 3rd paragraph (the counterargument) and 4th paragraph using MEL-Con for "Monster Essay" or Juvenile Justice Essay

Wednesday, December 7

Writing Lab- Type the 4th paragraph using Mel-Con and the concluding paragraph using STAC for"Monster Essay" or Juvenile Justice Essay

Thursday, December 8 Bell Ringer

Fallacies in Advertisements: Part I: Use the magazines provided in class to find at least 3 advertisements. Complete the Fallacies in Advertisement Chart. Use advertising appeals handout

Friday, December 9 Bell Ringer

Fallacies in Advertisements: Part II: Use the magazines provided in class to find at least 3 advertisements. Complete the Fallacies in Advertisement Chart Use advertising appeals handout

Week 13 Lesson Plan

Monday, November 28 Bell Ringer

Overview of Essay (Rubric)

Mark the Text: Read the sample Monster Essay

Highlight and label the following in the sample essay: Attention Getter, Thesis Statement, Evidence, Concluding Statement.

Tuesday, November 29 Bell Ringer

Bell Ringer

Exit: Begin Philosophical Chair discussion on Guilty or Not Guilty Scenarios from Monster. Use Philosophical Chairs Brainstorm.

Homework: Write your Thesis Statement

Wednesday, November 30 Bell Ringer

Exit: Continue Philosophical Chair discussion on Guilty or Not Guilty Scenarios from Monster. Use Philosophical Chairs Brainstorm.

Thursday, December 1 Bell Ringer

Complete identifying essential components in the Sample Essay #2

Homework: Complete Guilty/ Not Guilty Assignment

Friday, December 2 Bell Ringer

Writing Lab- Day 1- Begin "Monster Essay"

Week 12 Lesson Plan

Monday, November 22 Bell Ringer

Review Counterarguments: Being Able to Understand and Write from many points of view

Begin watching When Kids Get Life (PBS Frontline Video Series) and complete the Chart of Defendant's Crimes and Sentences

Tuesday, November 23 Bell Ringer

Continue watching When Kids Get Life (PBS Frontline Video Series) and complete the Chart of Defendant's Crimes and Sentences

Wednesday, November 24 Bell Ringer

Read the stories about 4 juveniles (Click here for link) Complete Chart of Defendant's Crimes and Sentences

Thursday, November 25 - NO SCHOOL -Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 26

Week 11 Lesson Plan

Review: Topic Sentences: Focus: Counterarguments Stretch: Sentences that use conjunctive adverbs and FANBOYS.

Monday, November 14 Bell Ringer

Take Cornell Notes on Writing Counterarguments

Exit: Write a counterargument using the Counterargument Chart

Homework: Complete Yeah, BUT Activity

Tuesday, November 15 Bell Ringer

Review Counterarguments/Yeah, BUT Activity

Use the Counterarguments Chart to practice writing counterarguments for the arguable statements in Part II

Wednesday, November 16 Bell Ringer

Complete Counterarguments: Being Able to Understand and Write from many points of view

Thursday, November 17 - Report Card Pick-Up

Friday, November 18 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development

Analyzing an Argument

Monday, October 31 Lesson Plan- Week 9

Revise essay/ Complete Lab Task Sheet

Tuesday, November 1 Bell Ringer

10 Week ASSESSMENT DUE -Essay on bullying

Exit: Use the "Stresses of Being a Celebrity" model essay and complete paragraph review exercise - Attention Getter

Wednesday, November 2 Bell Ringer

Review paragraph correction exercise

Exit: Use the "Stresses of Being a Celebrity" model essay and complete

paragraph review exercise - Paragraph 2 source for paragraph 2

Homework: Complete Paragraph Review/ Main Ideas/ Details

Thursday, November 3 - FINALS Bell Ringer

Review Homework Assignment: Paragraph Review/ Main Ideas/ Details

Exit: Use the "Stresses of Being a Celebrity" model essay and complete paragraph review exercise - Paragraph 3

Friday, November 4- FINALS Bell Ringer

Exit: Use the "Stresses of Being a Celebrity" model essay and complete paragraph review exercise - Paragraph 4

Monday, October 24 Lesson Plan- Week 8

Bell Ringer

Overview of Rubric/ Formatting Guidelines for Bullying Essay

Exit: Revise or re-write your thesis statement for your essay using the template provided (if thesis statement has not been approved)

Homework: Write a draft of the introductory paragraph to your essay using ACTS.

Tuesday, October 25

Meet in Room 005.

Begin typing bullying essay.

Exit: In 20-25 words, write a summary of what you accomplished in the writing lab today. Use the task sheet

Wednesday, October 26

Meet in Room 005.

Continue typing bullying essay.

Exit: In 20-25 words, write a summary of what you accomplished in the writing lab today. Use the task sheet

Thursday, October 27

Meet in Room 005.

Finish typing bullying essay.

Exit: In 20-25 words, write a summary of what you accomplished in the writing lab today. Use the task sheet

Friday, October 28 - NO SCHOOL.

Monday, October 17 Lesson Plan- Week 7

Bell Ringer

Review Determining the Main Ideas in Thesis Statements

Review writing an Introduction using ACTS.

Homework: Use the internet to find one source that is based on your main idea from the introductory paragraph of your thesis statement.

Tuesday, October 18

Bell Ringer

Copy down the example of a MEL CON PARAGRAPH using the Mel-Con format

Wednesday, October 19

Bell Ringer HANDOUT: Common Transitional Words and Phrases

Incorporating Main Ideas, Evidence and Writing Links - Part II

Use article #2 (low self-esteem in bullying) in bullying to write a topic sentence, incorporate evidence, and write a link using the Mel-Con format

Homework: n Write your thesis statement (position) on bullying

( 3 PROBLEMS or 3 SOLUTIONS to bullying)

Thursday, October 20

Bell Ringer

Incorporating Main Ideas, Evidence and Writing Links - Part III

Use article #3 (death in bullying) to write a topic sentence, incorporate evidence, and write a link using the Mel-Con format

Friday, October 21

Take Quiz on ACTS and MEL-Con

Bell Ringer

Monster Anticipation Guide

Tuesday, October 11 Week 6 LESSON PLAN October Calendar

Bell Ringer

Review Understanding the Thesis Statement

Exit: Determining the Main Ideas in Thesis Statements

Wednesday, October 12

Exit: (For students not attending field trip)

Read and Mark the TEXT on Research, Facts, and Findings on Bullying

Complete THESIS STATEMENT ACTIVITY

(For students attending the field trip)

Field Trip: Complete The Bully Project Activity

The Bully Project STUDY GUIDE

Thursday, October 13

Bell Ringer

Review THESIS STATEMENT ACTIVITY (based on) Research, Facts, and Findings on Bullying

Exit: After watch The Battle to End Bullying, write a thesis statement that is based on three SOLUTIONS to bullying

Friday, October 14

Bell Ringer

Quiz: Write a 5-8 sentence introductory paragraph that contains an attention getter, connecter statement, thesis, and summary. Write your essay using the ACTS template

PROMPT: High schools around the country are beginning to actively address the problem of bullying. In your opinion, is bullying an issue that should be addressed by schools or left to parents? In your thesis statement, indicate who should address bullying and use 3 specific reasons to support how or why bullying should be addressed.

Week of October 17

The President's Message: Bullying Prevention Video

The Anti-Bullying Campaign

In the Mix: Stop Bullying

Monday, October 3Bell Ringer LESSON PLAN/ WEEK 5

Complete Paragraph Correction Exercise (Student Sample Intro 1)

HANDOUTS: Glossary of Great Intros Using ACTS

Homework: Revise draft of persuasive essay

Tuesday, October 4 Bell Ringer

Complete Paragraph Correction Exercise (Student Sample Intro 2)

Homework: Revise draft of persuasive essay

Wednesday, October 5 Bell Ringer

Complete Paragraph Correction Exercise (Student Sample Intro 3)

Homework: Revise draft of persuasive essay

Thursday, October 6 Bell Ringer

Use Student sample 5 and 6 to complete "Getting the Introduction Right"

ESSAYS DUE

Friday, October 7 Bell Ringer

Take notes ON THESIS STATEMENTS/

Begin Understanding the Thesis Statement

Homework: Finish Understanding the Thesis Statement

Monday, September 26 Weekly Lesson Plan

Bell Ringer

Review homework assignments: Pronoun References/ Clear Pronouns

Exit: Complete Pronoun References and Shifts

Tuesday, September 27

Bell Ringer

Review EXIT Pronoun References and Shifts

Use the student sample to complete the paragraph correction exercise

# 1- Pronoun Usage (EXIT)

Homework: Complete Pronoun References - Part I

Wednesday, September 28

Bell Ringer

Review Homework - Pronoun References - Part I

Use the student sample to complete the paragraph correction exercise

#2 - Appropriate Word Choice

Homework: Complete Pronoun Reference - Part II

Thursday, September 29

Bell Ringer

Complete Pronoun References and Ambiguity in "First Lady of Flamboyance"

Friday, September 30

Review Pronoun Reference assignment Pronoun References and Ambiguity in "First Lady of Flamboyance" - Take QUIZ

Monday, September 19 Weekly Lesson Plan

Bell Ringer/ Main Ideas Practice. Write a sentence based on the picture. CIRCLE THE MAIN IDEA.

Review Part I of the Writing Diagnostic (focus on questions missed in higher frequency - Word Choice and Sentence Structure)

Exit: Listen to Eminem's "Like Toy Soldiers." Complete the Main Ideas and Details in Stanzas in "Like Toy Soldiers" Activity

Homework: Finish Stanzas 3 and 5 of "Like Toy Soldiers" Activity for Homework

Tuesday, September 20

Bell Ringer/ Main Ideas Practice. Write a sentence based on the picture. CIRCLE THE MAIN IDEA.

Review Writing Diagnostic. Complete Ideas-Details Chart using student samples provided in class.

EXIT: Look at your scored persuasive essay. Find 2 sentences that are highlighted in YELLOW. Complete Finding the Ideas-Details Chart. See example. If you were absent and did not submit an essay, complete the chart based on another sample student essay.

Wednesday, September 21

Bell Ringer/ Main Ideas Practice. Write a sentence based on the picture. CIRCLE THE MAIN IDEA.

Review Main Ideas/Details Homework assignments

Exit: Word Choice: Highlight the word "it" in Eminem's "Like Toy Soldiers" and replace this pronoun with an appropriate noun.

Homework: Main Ideas and Details Activity

Thursday, September 22 -

Review Homework

Take Quiz on Main Ideas and Details

Friday, September 23 - NO SCHOOL- Staff Development

Monday, September 12 Weekly Lesson Plan

Bell Ringer: Stretch a Sentence Activity: Write a sentence using the image. Review MEL-Con notes/ Continue Mel-Con Example

In Class Activity: MARK THE TEXT - Marking the Text Guide

As a class, all students will identify main ideas and details by MARKING THE TEXT. Teacher will model Article #1- Understanding School Violence

Homework: Mark the TEXT: Root of Violence

Tuesday, September 13

Bell Ringer: Stretch a Sentence Activity: Write a sentence using the image. Review "Mark the Text" homework assignment. Click here for ppt

Use the Root of Violence article from yesterday to finish the Mel-Con Example using the MEL-COn graphic organizer.

Exit: Use the JUVENILE JUSTICE article (back side of Mark the Text Handout) to write part of a MEL-Con paragraph

Homework: Main Idea Practice Exercise

Wednesday, September 14

Bell Ringer: Stretch a Sentence Activity: Write a sentence using the image. Interactive Bulletin Board Group Activity/ Review of MEL-CON - THE OVERVIEW web

pdf

Thursday, September 15

Bell Ringer: Stretch a Sentence Activity: Write a sentence using the image.

Take Writing Diagnostic- Part I

Friday, September 16

Take Writing Diagnostic - Part II

Tuesday, September 6

Overview of Syllabus/ Parent Letter/ Begin Part I of Student Survey

Exit: Select ONE object (legos, sharpner, binder, eraser, clock, Blackberry, Barbie doll, Beach ball) that came from my backpack as I was explaining the syllabus, and write a paragraph that describes how you are like that object:

Wednesday, September 7 -

Bell Ringer: Stretch a Sentence Activity: Write a sentence using the image

Overview of Syllabus - Day II - Ice Breaker: Team Building/Name Game

Complete Writing section of Student Survey

Thursday, September 8 - Bell Ringer: Stretch a Sentence Activity: Write a sentence using the image

Begin taking Cornell Notes on MEL-Con paragraph writing

Friday, September 9 - Bell Ringer: Stretch a Sentence Activity: Write a sentence using the image

Continue taking Cornell Notes on MEL-Con paragraph writing

Exit: Write down 5 different sources that you could use in the EVIDENCE section of a MEL-Con paragraph (Look in notes for some examples)

Weeks 2-8'

Monster Anticipation Guide

Juvenile Justice Article

Juvenile Justice Questions

Monster Writing Activities

Monster Fiction Journal

Writing Links- Activities

Writing Links- PPT

Transitions

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