Weekly Syllabus
OBJECTIVE |
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES |
HOMEWORK |
TUESDAY
1. I can determine multiple central ideas of a text, analyze how those ideas emerge and are shaped by details, and interact with each other.
2. I can summarize a text. 3. I can write for a variety of reasons and a variety of audiences. |
1. Rhetorical Grammar - Dependent/Independent Clauses
2. Read the lost chapter of The Last Lecture (The Bridge) out loud - Writer’s Notebook response or discuss out loud 3. Last Lecture - Writer’s Notebook - we will provide three quotes (from PowerPoint) for students to respond to (quotes should have dependent/independent clauses). Then students select three additional quotes to respond to in notebooks (if time). Share and discuss. |
1. Tuchfarber/Christman -LOC Chapter 2 due Wednesday
2. Rhetorical Grammar homework |
WEDNESDAY
1. I can read and comprehend grade-appropriate nonfiction.
2. I can develop and strengthen my writing as needed by planning and preparing for a writing prompt. 3. I can participate in one-on-one, teacher-led, and group discussions. |
1. Rhetorical Grammar
2. Annotation discussion and PowerPoint 3. “What Makes a Good College Essay” and “Want to Get Into College? Try Failing” - different groups read and share 4. “You’re Not Special” speech |
1. “Checkers speech” - demonstrate you know how to annotate - due Monday, 9/9
2. Tuchfarber/Jenemann - subordinate/independent clauses worksheets |
THURSDAY
1. I can analyze the impact word choice on the meaning, tone, and aesthetic appeal of a text.
2. I can develop and strengthen my writing as needed by planning and preparing for a writing prompt. |
1. Voice Lesson - Diction
2. Writer’s Notebook - “Speed Dating” notecards (from local universities and common app) - college essay prompts - Quickwrite |
Checkers speech - annotation due Monday, 9/9 Jenemann -- WN: The Last Lecture Quotes Form and Function T Chart |
FRIDAY
1. I can read and comprehend grade-appropriate nonfiction.
2. I can prepare for the AP Language test. 3. I can include and evaluate multiple sources of information to address a question or solve a problem. (current event assignment) |
1. Checkers speech annotation and multiple choice questions
2. Introduce current events assignment |
Checkers speech - annotation due Monday 9/9
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