_ Unit 3 (6 weeks) - Rhetoric
Priority Standards will focus on achieving Level 2.0
WEEK ONE
January 25-29, 2016 - Semester Two
PS1 - apply correct and clear pronoun usage (singular)
PS2 - write clear topic sentences
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (theme)
PS6 - determine the point of view or perspective of a speaker
Monday (55 min): overview of new standards, create assessment portfolios, prep for nwea
Objective: SW analyze assessment results and repeat/recall important vocabulary
Do Now (2 min): NA - Prepare and settle in for class.
Good News/Hook/Announcements (3 min): Do have good news?
Direct Instruction (10 min): TW give feedback on the final exam.
Independent Practice (10 min): Review exams and track final assessment. Staple all Semester 1 materials together.
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Direct Instruction (10 min): TW distribute new Priority Standards and Tracking Forms. TW discuss new Standards (new terms).
Independent Practice (20 min): Label new tracking forms and staple them into the Assessment Portfolio. Kahoot.
Closure/Reflection/Exit Ticket/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Tomorrow we will take the Semester 2 Pre-Assessment
Block 1 (95 min):
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of Semester 2 Priority Standards
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Direct Instruction: TW distribute testing materials and explain directions.
Independent Practice: SW complete pre-assessment.
Assessment: Pre-Assessment 1FA1, 2FA1, 3FA1, 6FA1
Closure/Reflection/Exit Ticket/Notes for tomorrow/Homework:
Block 2 (95 min): Finish Pre-Assessments if necessary
Objective: SW apply correct and clear pronoun usage
Do Now (5 min): READ #1
Good News/Hook/Announcements (2 min): Share your Good News!
Direct Instruction (10 min): Grammar POWERPOINT Rule #1
Guided Practice (5 min): SAT Examples #25, #8
Independent Practice (10 min): Complete Exercises #1 & #2 HERE and show teacher your answers.
Assessment: Teacher record scores.
Notes: QUIZ on pronoun usage FRIDAY
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Objective: SW define and identify rhetorical devices - ethos, logos, pathos
Direct Instruction/Guided Practice (15 min): POWERPOINT lecture with examples
Independent Practice (10 min): Online Practice HERE
Assessment: Teacher record scores.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Complete items #1 & #2 on the WORKSHEET for class discussion tomorrow.
Friday (55 min): NWEA prep
Objective:SW practice independently for NWEA
Good News/Hook/Announcements: NWEA next week Wednesday! Yeah!
Direct Instruction: POWERPOINT on NWEA
Guided Practice: None
Independent Practice: FIRST vocabulary (language arts) practice. SECOND _vocabulary (language arts) practice.
FIRST reading practice. SECOND reading practice.
Informational Text PRACTICE
Foundational Skills PRACTICE
_Literature PRACTICE
Reading Comprehension PRACTICE
Check out sample questions HERE.
Assessment: Share scores for each activity with the teacher.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework:
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WEEK TWOBlack History Month
February 1-5, 2016 - (NWEA Testing)
PS1 - apply correct and clear pronoun usage (plural)
PS2 - logically sequence sentences within a paragraph
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (central idea)
PS6 - determine the argument/purpose of a text or part of a text
Monday (55 min):
Objective: SW apply correct and clear pronoun usage
Do Now (5 min): Read through NWEA Test-taking SLIDESHOW.
Good News/Hook/Announcements (2 min): What's your good news? What is the highest score possible on the NWEA?
Direct Instruction (10 min): NWEA FAQS (approx. 52 questions each test).
Guided Practice (25 min): PRACTICE together.
Independent Practice (15 min): Begin reading "A Raisin in the Sun" (online) (PACKET)
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Tomorrow - NWEA testing (Incentives!)(Assigned Seating tomorrow)
Block 1 (95 min): Character Trait of the Month (Courage) Quote: One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. - Maya Angelou
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of Conventions
Good News/Hook/Announcements: Get laptops. Use the restroom.
Direct Instruction: Explanation of NWEA. When finished with testing, begin reading A Raisin in the Sun Act One, Scene 1 and begin completing the worksheet.
Guided Practice: None
Independent Practice: Test: NWEA Language
Assessment: Record your score on the notecard and return to Ms. Stone
Block 2 (95 min): Courage quote: It often requires more courage to suffer in silence than to rebel, more courage not to strike back than to retaliate, more courage to be silent than to speak.- Booker T. Washington
Objective: SW apply clear and correct plural pronouns
Do Now: Click HERE. Pronoun Practice FUN.
Good News/Hook/Announcements: NWEA thoughts? RESULTS of Language Test
Direct Instruction: BACKGROUND on Raisin in the Sun and Harlem by Lanston Hughes
Guided Practice: Read Raisin in the Sun Act I, Scene 1 together and go over comprehension questions
Independent Practice: Read Act I, Scene 2 independently
***If time, WATCH
Assessment: Are those comprehension questions done?
Friday (55 min): Courage quote: Believing in yourself takes courage. Facing the future takes hope. Carry both in your heart. - Rosa Parks
Objective: SW read closely and analyze text. SW determine the purpose of a section of a text. SW support an idea with evidence.
Do Now (10 min): Using evidence from the text, describe the way in which the setting of A Raisin in the Sun affects one or more characters. (email to Ms. Stone)
Good News/Hook/Announcements: What rhetorical device/s does Walter use to persuade Ruth to talk to Mama?
Direct Instruction (5 min): Address the Hook...review rhetorical devices and dialogue about this.
Guided Practice: Continue reading Act I, Scene 1. Answer all comprehension questions.
Independent Practice: Finish viewing Act I, Scene 1 online. Begin reading Act I, Scene 2, if time. Answer comprehension questions.
Assessment: Comprehension questions (Act I, Scene 1) will be turned in for Instructional Feedback (Analysis)
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Assessment next Friday
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WEEK THREE
February 8-12, 2016 - Week Three all classes every day
PS1 - correctly place the appropriate modifier with the word it modifies (single words)
PS2 - logically sequence paragraphs within an essay
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (characterization)
PS6 - identify claims stated in the text
Monday (55 min):
Objective: SW correctly place the appropriate modifier with the word it modifies (single words)
Good News/Hook/Announcements (5 min): Review Spirit Week SLIDESHOW.
Do Now (5 min): Practice QUIZLET vocabulary from A Raisin in the Sun.
Direct Instruction and Guided Practice (15 min): SLIDESHOW on single-word modifiers
Independent Practice (5 min):
SINGLE-WORD MODIFIER WORKSHEET shared on Drive. Make a copy and share with me.
(20 min) Continue reading A Raisin in the Sun.
Assessment: WORKSHEET will be added into gradebook for instructional feedback for PS1.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Comprehension questions 1-? should be completed.
Tuesday (55 min):
Objective: PS6 - identify claims stated in the text
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Do Now (5 min): Practice Adjectives versus Adverbs ONLINE and show Ms. Stone the score when you are done.
Direct Instruction: Explain about 6FA2
Guided Practice: Read part of the article together
Independent Practice: Finish reading the article
Assessment: Turn in practice on rhetoric to Ms. Stone
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none
Wednesday (55 min):
Objectives: SW review all Rhetoric priority standards:
*determine the point of view or perspective of a speaker
*identify claims stated in the text
*determine the argument/purpose of a text or part of a text
*identify rhetorical appeals
Do Now: Adjective versus Adverb QUIA
Good News/Hook/Announcements: Thursday we will have an assembly schedule.
Direct Instruction: none
Guided Practice: Complete yesterday´s analysis
Independent Practice: With your group, review this SLIDESHOW and then read the article together.
Assessment: Group analysis goes in Infinite Campus as Instructional Feedback
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: 6FA2 is tomorrow.
Thursday (55 min):
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of Priority Standard 6 - Rhetoric
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Direct Instruction: Explain Assessment 6FA2
Guided Practice: None
Independent Practice: 6FA2
Assessment: 6FA2 will be graded by Monday and will go into Infinite Campus under PrepNet 4.0 Alpha Scale
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Tomorrow is Day of Service
Friday (55 min): Day of Service
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WEEK FOUR
February 15-19, 2016 - (Teacher absent 17-19)
PS1 - correctly place the appropriate modifier with the phrase it modifies (single words)
PS2 - write a concluding sentence that supports the argument in the topic sentence
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (style)
PS6 - identify rhetorical appeals
Monday (55 min): NO SCHOOL
Block 1 (95 min):
Objective: SW correctly place the appropriate modifier with the phrase it modifies
Do Now (5 min): Read WEBSITE
Direct Instruction (20 min): Read through this POWERPOINT (80 slides) for students.
Independent Practice (20 min): Complete Modifier PACKETS.
Assessment (10 min): Correct together and turn in for Instructional Feedback.
***STRETCH BREAK***
Objective: SW identify rhetorical appeals.
Direct Instruction/Guided Practice (15 min): Review 3 rhetorical appeals including examples. Read this WEBSITE or have a student read.
Independent Practice (25 min): Read the article and complete the worksheet.
Assessment: Turn in worksheets.
Block 2 (95 min): Courage: It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.- J. K. Rowling
Objective: SW write a concluding sentence that supports the argument in the topic sentence
Good News/Hook/Announcements (2 min): Share Good News
Direct Instruction/Guided Practice (25 min): Read through this PowerPoint and do practice items together.
Independent Practice (15 min): Skills for Success Writing II: Paragraph Structure Worksheet
Assessment (10 min): Correct the Worksheet together and hand in.
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Objective: SW support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (style)
Direct Instruction: Teacher will explain the lesson.
Guided Practice: none
Independent Practice (20 min): Read article and complete worksheet.
Assessment: Turn in worksheet to teacher for a grade.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none
FRIDAY (55 min):
DO NOW (10 min) - “Label the following types of modifiers” (1 per student)
READING ACTIVITY (45 min):
Finish reading Act I Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun (collect packets end of hour).
Read Act I Scene 2 (collect packets at end of hour).
Complete comprehension questions on worksheet.
Note: Students have their own worksheets. I have included extra copies.
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WEEK FIVE
February 22-26, 2016
PS3 - identify the meaning of important words such as figurative language
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (characterization)
PS6 - identify rhetorical appeals
Monday (55 min): Review modifiers
Block 1 (95 min):
Direct Instruction: Review rhetorical appeals WEBSITE (20 min) and correct packets from last week (20 min).
Direct Instruction: Concluding sentence ppt (15 min) and correct work from last week (15 min)
Guided Practice: Read A Raisin in the Sun Act 1 Scene 2
Block 2 (95 min):
Objective: SW correctly place appropriate modifier (phrase) with the word being modified
Good News/Hook/Announcements/Attendance (5 min)
Do Now (5 min): Read the following website on PHRASES
Direct Instruction (15 min): Phrases lecture (see website above)
Guided Practice: Guided NOTES
Independent Practice (15 min): ONLINE
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Independent Practice (10 + 10 min): 1FA2 PRACTICE and correct together
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: 1FA2 FRIDAY
Silent Reading (35 min) - A Raisin in the Sun (Act I Scene 2)
Friday (55 min): 1FA2
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of correct placement of modifiers and pronouns
Good News/Hook/Announcements/Attendance (5 min)
Do Now: HERE
Independent Practice: Complete 1FA2 and then continue reading A Raisin in the Sun (Act I Scene 2-3)
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none
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Week Six
2/29-3/4 NWEA Spring Testing Window 3/1-6/15 (English Grammar Practice HERE)
Monday (55 min):
Objective: PS3 - identify the meaning of important phrases such as figurative language
Good News/Hook/Announcements (5 min)
Do Now (10 min): Figurative Language REVIEW
Direct Instruction (5 min): REVIEW of Act II, Scene 1
Guided Practice (25 min): A Raisin in the Sun Act I, Scene 2
Independent Practice (10 min): Answer worksheet items
Block 1 (95 min):
Objectives:
PS1 - correctly place the appropriate modifier with the word it modifies (phrases);
Good News/Hook/Announcements (5 min)
Do Now (15 min): Read #3 HERE and then complete the online EXERCISE. Discuss.
Direct Instruction (20 min): Continue reading Act I Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun
Independent Practice (35 min): Complete worksheet for Act 1 Scene 2 and watch VIDEO clip (8:30-45:00)._
Prompt: What is the central idea about Beneatha's hair? What does Asagai represent to her? Why is she so amused by the clothing he brings back for her? Why is she so upset when he calls her an assimilationist? What are details from the text that support this idea?
Assessment: Do Now offers immediate feedback.
Block 2 (95 min):
Objectives: PS2 - introduce central idea or situation with appropriate contextual details (Do Now)
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Guided Practice (25 min): Reading Act I Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun
Independent Practice (30 min): Respond to the questions on the worksheet (1-7) and view VIDEO
Friday (55 min):
Objective: SW correctly place modifiers; PS6 - analyze how perspective influences content
Do Now (10 min): HERE
Direct Instruction (5 min): What is Rhetorical POINT OF VIEW
Guided Practice: Article HERE Author Info HERE Interesting related article GRAPHIC
Independent Practice: Write an essay response GROUPS
Assessment: Essay - Instructional Feedback for PS2 & PS6
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none
Priority Standards will focus on achieving Level 2.0
WEEK ONE
January 25-29, 2016 - Semester Two
PS1 - apply correct and clear pronoun usage (singular)
PS2 - write clear topic sentences
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (theme)
PS6 - determine the point of view or perspective of a speaker
Monday (55 min): overview of new standards, create assessment portfolios, prep for nwea
Objective: SW analyze assessment results and repeat/recall important vocabulary
Do Now (2 min): NA - Prepare and settle in for class.
Good News/Hook/Announcements (3 min): Do have good news?
Direct Instruction (10 min): TW give feedback on the final exam.
Independent Practice (10 min): Review exams and track final assessment. Staple all Semester 1 materials together.
***
Direct Instruction (10 min): TW distribute new Priority Standards and Tracking Forms. TW discuss new Standards (new terms).
Independent Practice (20 min): Label new tracking forms and staple them into the Assessment Portfolio. Kahoot.
Closure/Reflection/Exit Ticket/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Tomorrow we will take the Semester 2 Pre-Assessment
Block 1 (95 min):
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of Semester 2 Priority Standards
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Direct Instruction: TW distribute testing materials and explain directions.
Independent Practice: SW complete pre-assessment.
Assessment: Pre-Assessment 1FA1, 2FA1, 3FA1, 6FA1
Closure/Reflection/Exit Ticket/Notes for tomorrow/Homework:
Block 2 (95 min): Finish Pre-Assessments if necessary
Objective: SW apply correct and clear pronoun usage
Do Now (5 min): READ #1
Good News/Hook/Announcements (2 min): Share your Good News!
Direct Instruction (10 min): Grammar POWERPOINT Rule #1
Guided Practice (5 min): SAT Examples #25, #8
Independent Practice (10 min): Complete Exercises #1 & #2 HERE and show teacher your answers.
Assessment: Teacher record scores.
Notes: QUIZ on pronoun usage FRIDAY
***
Objective: SW define and identify rhetorical devices - ethos, logos, pathos
Direct Instruction/Guided Practice (15 min): POWERPOINT lecture with examples
Independent Practice (10 min): Online Practice HERE
Assessment: Teacher record scores.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Complete items #1 & #2 on the WORKSHEET for class discussion tomorrow.
Friday (55 min): NWEA prep
Objective:SW practice independently for NWEA
Good News/Hook/Announcements: NWEA next week Wednesday! Yeah!
Direct Instruction: POWERPOINT on NWEA
Guided Practice: None
Independent Practice: FIRST vocabulary (language arts) practice. SECOND _vocabulary (language arts) practice.
FIRST reading practice. SECOND reading practice.
Informational Text PRACTICE
Foundational Skills PRACTICE
_Literature PRACTICE
Reading Comprehension PRACTICE
Check out sample questions HERE.
Assessment: Share scores for each activity with the teacher.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework:
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WEEK TWOBlack History Month
February 1-5, 2016 - (NWEA Testing)
PS1 - apply correct and clear pronoun usage (plural)
PS2 - logically sequence sentences within a paragraph
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (central idea)
PS6 - determine the argument/purpose of a text or part of a text
Monday (55 min):
Objective: SW apply correct and clear pronoun usage
Do Now (5 min): Read through NWEA Test-taking SLIDESHOW.
Good News/Hook/Announcements (2 min): What's your good news? What is the highest score possible on the NWEA?
Direct Instruction (10 min): NWEA FAQS (approx. 52 questions each test).
Guided Practice (25 min): PRACTICE together.
Independent Practice (15 min): Begin reading "A Raisin in the Sun" (online) (PACKET)
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Tomorrow - NWEA testing (Incentives!)(Assigned Seating tomorrow)
Block 1 (95 min): Character Trait of the Month (Courage) Quote: One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. - Maya Angelou
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of Conventions
Good News/Hook/Announcements: Get laptops. Use the restroom.
Direct Instruction: Explanation of NWEA. When finished with testing, begin reading A Raisin in the Sun Act One, Scene 1 and begin completing the worksheet.
Guided Practice: None
Independent Practice: Test: NWEA Language
Assessment: Record your score on the notecard and return to Ms. Stone
Block 2 (95 min): Courage quote: It often requires more courage to suffer in silence than to rebel, more courage not to strike back than to retaliate, more courage to be silent than to speak.- Booker T. Washington
Objective: SW apply clear and correct plural pronouns
Do Now: Click HERE. Pronoun Practice FUN.
Good News/Hook/Announcements: NWEA thoughts? RESULTS of Language Test
Direct Instruction: BACKGROUND on Raisin in the Sun and Harlem by Lanston Hughes
Guided Practice: Read Raisin in the Sun Act I, Scene 1 together and go over comprehension questions
Independent Practice: Read Act I, Scene 2 independently
***If time, WATCH
Assessment: Are those comprehension questions done?
Friday (55 min): Courage quote: Believing in yourself takes courage. Facing the future takes hope. Carry both in your heart. - Rosa Parks
Objective: SW read closely and analyze text. SW determine the purpose of a section of a text. SW support an idea with evidence.
Do Now (10 min): Using evidence from the text, describe the way in which the setting of A Raisin in the Sun affects one or more characters. (email to Ms. Stone)
Good News/Hook/Announcements: What rhetorical device/s does Walter use to persuade Ruth to talk to Mama?
Direct Instruction (5 min): Address the Hook...review rhetorical devices and dialogue about this.
Guided Practice: Continue reading Act I, Scene 1. Answer all comprehension questions.
Independent Practice: Finish viewing Act I, Scene 1 online. Begin reading Act I, Scene 2, if time. Answer comprehension questions.
Assessment: Comprehension questions (Act I, Scene 1) will be turned in for Instructional Feedback (Analysis)
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Assessment next Friday
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WEEK THREE
February 8-12, 2016 - Week Three all classes every day
PS1 - correctly place the appropriate modifier with the word it modifies (single words)
PS2 - logically sequence paragraphs within an essay
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (characterization)
PS6 - identify claims stated in the text
Monday (55 min):
Objective: SW correctly place the appropriate modifier with the word it modifies (single words)
Good News/Hook/Announcements (5 min): Review Spirit Week SLIDESHOW.
Do Now (5 min): Practice QUIZLET vocabulary from A Raisin in the Sun.
Direct Instruction and Guided Practice (15 min): SLIDESHOW on single-word modifiers
Independent Practice (5 min):
SINGLE-WORD MODIFIER WORKSHEET shared on Drive. Make a copy and share with me.
(20 min) Continue reading A Raisin in the Sun.
Assessment: WORKSHEET will be added into gradebook for instructional feedback for PS1.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Comprehension questions 1-? should be completed.
Tuesday (55 min):
Objective: PS6 - identify claims stated in the text
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Do Now (5 min): Practice Adjectives versus Adverbs ONLINE and show Ms. Stone the score when you are done.
Direct Instruction: Explain about 6FA2
Guided Practice: Read part of the article together
Independent Practice: Finish reading the article
Assessment: Turn in practice on rhetoric to Ms. Stone
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none
Wednesday (55 min):
Objectives: SW review all Rhetoric priority standards:
*determine the point of view or perspective of a speaker
*identify claims stated in the text
*determine the argument/purpose of a text or part of a text
*identify rhetorical appeals
Do Now: Adjective versus Adverb QUIA
Good News/Hook/Announcements: Thursday we will have an assembly schedule.
Direct Instruction: none
Guided Practice: Complete yesterday´s analysis
Independent Practice: With your group, review this SLIDESHOW and then read the article together.
Assessment: Group analysis goes in Infinite Campus as Instructional Feedback
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: 6FA2 is tomorrow.
Thursday (55 min):
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of Priority Standard 6 - Rhetoric
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Direct Instruction: Explain Assessment 6FA2
Guided Practice: None
Independent Practice: 6FA2
Assessment: 6FA2 will be graded by Monday and will go into Infinite Campus under PrepNet 4.0 Alpha Scale
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: Tomorrow is Day of Service
Friday (55 min): Day of Service
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WEEK FOUR
February 15-19, 2016 - (Teacher absent 17-19)
PS1 - correctly place the appropriate modifier with the phrase it modifies (single words)
PS2 - write a concluding sentence that supports the argument in the topic sentence
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (style)
PS6 - identify rhetorical appeals
Monday (55 min): NO SCHOOL
Block 1 (95 min):
Objective: SW correctly place the appropriate modifier with the phrase it modifies
Do Now (5 min): Read WEBSITE
Direct Instruction (20 min): Read through this POWERPOINT (80 slides) for students.
Independent Practice (20 min): Complete Modifier PACKETS.
Assessment (10 min): Correct together and turn in for Instructional Feedback.
***STRETCH BREAK***
Objective: SW identify rhetorical appeals.
Direct Instruction/Guided Practice (15 min): Review 3 rhetorical appeals including examples. Read this WEBSITE or have a student read.
Independent Practice (25 min): Read the article and complete the worksheet.
Assessment: Turn in worksheets.
Block 2 (95 min): Courage: It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.- J. K. Rowling
Objective: SW write a concluding sentence that supports the argument in the topic sentence
Good News/Hook/Announcements (2 min): Share Good News
Direct Instruction/Guided Practice (25 min): Read through this PowerPoint and do practice items together.
Independent Practice (15 min): Skills for Success Writing II: Paragraph Structure Worksheet
Assessment (10 min): Correct the Worksheet together and hand in.
***
Objective: SW support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (style)
Direct Instruction: Teacher will explain the lesson.
Guided Practice: none
Independent Practice (20 min): Read article and complete worksheet.
Assessment: Turn in worksheet to teacher for a grade.
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none
FRIDAY (55 min):
DO NOW (10 min) - “Label the following types of modifiers” (1 per student)
READING ACTIVITY (45 min):
Finish reading Act I Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun (collect packets end of hour).
Read Act I Scene 2 (collect packets at end of hour).
Complete comprehension questions on worksheet.
Note: Students have their own worksheets. I have included extra copies.
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WEEK FIVE
February 22-26, 2016
PS3 - identify the meaning of important words such as figurative language
PS3 - support an idea from a teacher-provided list with text evidence (characterization)
PS6 - identify rhetorical appeals
Monday (55 min): Review modifiers
Block 1 (95 min):
Direct Instruction: Review rhetorical appeals WEBSITE (20 min) and correct packets from last week (20 min).
Direct Instruction: Concluding sentence ppt (15 min) and correct work from last week (15 min)
Guided Practice: Read A Raisin in the Sun Act 1 Scene 2
Block 2 (95 min):
Objective: SW correctly place appropriate modifier (phrase) with the word being modified
Good News/Hook/Announcements/Attendance (5 min)
Do Now (5 min): Read the following website on PHRASES
Direct Instruction (15 min): Phrases lecture (see website above)
Guided Practice: Guided NOTES
Independent Practice (15 min): ONLINE
***
Independent Practice (10 + 10 min): 1FA2 PRACTICE and correct together
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: 1FA2 FRIDAY
Silent Reading (35 min) - A Raisin in the Sun (Act I Scene 2)
Friday (55 min): 1FA2
Objective: SW demonstrate understanding of correct placement of modifiers and pronouns
Good News/Hook/Announcements/Attendance (5 min)
Do Now: HERE
Independent Practice: Complete 1FA2 and then continue reading A Raisin in the Sun (Act I Scene 2-3)
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none
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Week Six
2/29-3/4 NWEA Spring Testing Window 3/1-6/15 (English Grammar Practice HERE)
Monday (55 min):
Objective: PS3 - identify the meaning of important phrases such as figurative language
Good News/Hook/Announcements (5 min)
Do Now (10 min): Figurative Language REVIEW
Direct Instruction (5 min): REVIEW of Act II, Scene 1
Guided Practice (25 min): A Raisin in the Sun Act I, Scene 2
Independent Practice (10 min): Answer worksheet items
Block 1 (95 min):
Objectives:
PS1 - correctly place the appropriate modifier with the word it modifies (phrases);
Good News/Hook/Announcements (5 min)
Do Now (15 min): Read #3 HERE and then complete the online EXERCISE. Discuss.
Direct Instruction (20 min): Continue reading Act I Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun
Independent Practice (35 min): Complete worksheet for Act 1 Scene 2 and watch VIDEO clip (8:30-45:00)._
Prompt: What is the central idea about Beneatha's hair? What does Asagai represent to her? Why is she so amused by the clothing he brings back for her? Why is she so upset when he calls her an assimilationist? What are details from the text that support this idea?
Assessment: Do Now offers immediate feedback.
Block 2 (95 min):
Objectives: PS2 - introduce central idea or situation with appropriate contextual details (Do Now)
Good News/Hook/Announcements:
Guided Practice (25 min): Reading Act I Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun
Independent Practice (30 min): Respond to the questions on the worksheet (1-7) and view VIDEO
Friday (55 min):
Objective: SW correctly place modifiers; PS6 - analyze how perspective influences content
Do Now (10 min): HERE
Direct Instruction (5 min): What is Rhetorical POINT OF VIEW
Guided Practice: Article HERE Author Info HERE Interesting related article GRAPHIC
Independent Practice: Write an essay response GROUPS
Assessment: Essay - Instructional Feedback for PS2 & PS6
Closure/Reflection/Notes for tomorrow/Homework: none