2.24.14

Objective:

I can make S.M.A.R.T. goals on ELA CAHSEE planning sheet.  

I can self-identify areas of growth.  

I can self-differentiate when provided with resources.

1.  Launch
2.  Framing the larger picture:  why is this important?
3.  ELA CHASEE Planning Sheet
4.  Go to the CAHSEE Practice Menu, and target your areas of growth.
5.  Anytime you have completed an activity, fill out this tracker.
6.  Exit Ticket

Homework (due TOMORROW):

Read this article, annotate it, and write a one page reflection. 

2.14.14

1.  Launch
2.  Choose Literature Circle Book
3.  Understand personal areas of growth, as determined by the Diagnostic
4.  CAHSEE Practice Menu
5.  Work on missing assignments -- don't forget to submit via Resubmission form
6.  Exit Ticket

Ms. G, when she was little!

CAHSEE BOOT CAMP!!! 

Wednesday 10am to 2pm

Be there, for your future!

2.12.14

1.  Launch
2.  S.M.A.R.T. Goals -- you must set a goal, which you will be submitting to me as your exit ticket
3.  Review CAHSEE Diagnostic
4.  Understand personal areas of growth
5.  CAHSEE Practice Menu
6.  Work on missing assignments -- don't forget to submit via Resubmission form
7.  Exit Ticket

2.7.14

1.  Launch
2.  Rubric -- SAT scoring guide
3.  Commentary Moves 1-5 -- use SENTENCE STARTERS
4.  Finish working on draft of Writing Prompt -- due FRIDAY (no extensions)
    4a.  Review thesis:  is it arguable?  Is it grounded in the text?
           i. ...the theme of _________ (theme), as evidenced by ___________ (in the text).
    4b.  Transition Words/Phrases
    4c. Textual Evidence: A step-by-step guide
5.  Final Version Template
6.  Submission Form

Resource Bank:

• making a strong claim statement
• direct characterization vs indirect characterization
• Electronic Copy of The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

Go jump in puddles!!!  YOLO ;)

2.6.14

1.  Launch
2.  Vocabulary Review:
    2a.  Literary Device
3.  Rubric -- SAT scoring guide
4.  Finish working on draft of Writing Prompt -- due FRIDAY (no extensions)
    4a.  Review thesis:  is it arguable?  Is it grounded in the text?
           i. ...the theme of _________ (theme), as evidenced by ___________ (in the text).
    4b.  Transition Words/Phrases
    4c. Textual Evidence: A step-by-step guide
5.  Commentary Moves 1-5 -- A resource
6.  Final Version Template

Resource Bank:

• making a strong claim statement
• direct characterization vs indirect characterization
• Electronic Copy of The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

2.5.14

1.  Launch
2.  Vocabulary Review:
    2a.  Conflict
3.  Finish working on draft of Writing Prompt -- due TOMORROW
    3a.  Review thesis:  is it arguable?  Is it grounded in the text?
           i. ...the theme of _________ (theme), as evidenced by ___________ (in the text).
    3b.  Transition Words/Phrases
4.  Mini-lesson on textual evidence:
    4a. Textual Evidence: A step-by-step guide
5.  Need to feel challenged?  Commentary Moves 1-5
6.  Exit Ticket

Resource Bank:

• making a strong claim statement
• direct characterization vs indirect characterization
• Electronic Copy of The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

2.4.14

1.  Launch (Graded!)
2.  Vocabulary Review:
    2a.  direct characterization vs indirect characterization
3.  Finish working on draft of Writing Prompt
    3a.  Solidify thesis statement: making a strong claim statement
    3b.  Thesis Statement Check
4.  Mini-lesson on textual evidence:
    4a. Textual Evidence: A step-by-step guide
5.  Need to feel challenged?  Commentary Moves 1-5
6.  Exit ticket


Electronic Copy of The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings