Accelerated Language Arts 8

This is the Gallery Walk from the Mid-Unit Assessment, if you need it 1.      Opening A.    Reviewing Learning Targets (3 minutes) I can write an informational essay using relevant details from texts that are carefully selected and organized. I can intentionally use verbs in the active and passive voice in my informational essay. 2.      Work Time A.    Finish your essay planner (30 minutes) B.  End of Unit 2 Assessment, Part 1: Drafting the Essay (20 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment B.    Debrief Essay Writing (2 minutes) 4.      Homework If you did not finish your essay planner in class today, make sure you do so over the weekend. Spend some concentrated time working on your Genius Hour Project this weekend--let's aim for 30-60+ minutes.  Remember to log your learning. Bring all your Genius Hour stuff next week: book, resource list, and log. Complete the Active/Passive Voice Worksheet. Read a good book.

1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Writer and Reviewing Learning Targets (7 minutes) I can explain what I need to do in my essay according to the rubric. I can plan an informational essay using relevant details from texts that are carefully selected and organized. 2.      Work Time A.    Reviewing the Essay Rubric (15 minutes) B.    Language Mini-lesson:  Active and Passive Voice (5 minutes) C.     Planning the Essay (15 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Previewing Homework (3 minutes) 4.      Homework Finish half of your Informational Essay Planner--outline 2/4 paragraphs (Unit 2, Lesson 16) Learn something tonight related to your Genius Hour project & log it. Read a good book.

1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Reader: Homework Focus Question (2 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (1 minute) 2.      Work Time A.    Analyzing Evidence: Coding and Selecting the Strongest Evidence (35 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Exit Ticket (5 minutes) B.    Previewing Homework (2 minutes) 4.      Homework: Finish classwork: Select the strongest evidence to use in your essay--two for "illuminate" and two for "inaccurate/incomplete" Read Chapter 15 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes on the Unit 2, Lesson 14 handout. Work on your Genius Hour project, even if it's only for 10 minutes.  Log what you learned.

1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Reader: Homework Focus Question (3 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) I can select the strongest evidence to analyze A Mighty Long Way and Little Rock Girl 1957 . I can explain the end of unit assessment essay prompt. I can explain ways that various mediums shaped the story of the Little Rock Nine. 2.      Work Time A.    Gathering Evidence: The Impact of Various Mediums on the Story of the Little Rock Nine (30 minutes) B.    Analyzing the Essay Prompt (8 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket (2 minutes) 4.      Homework Read Chapter 15 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes. Finish today's classwork: Complete notes on our binder paper for 5 total "entries" from Ch. 11-14.  Remember to be brief.  Also, complete the "Exit Ticket" side ONLY of the Unit 2, Lesson 14 handout. Work on your Genius Hour project tonight--even if it is only fo

1.      Opening A.    Sharing Structured Notes and Review Learning Targets (5 minutes) I can determine if sentences are in the active or passive voice. I can analyze Dr. King’s use of the active and passive voice in his “I Have a Dream” speech. I can analyze how incidents in A Mighty Long Way propel the action and reveal aspects of Carlotta’s character. 2.      Work Time A.    Analyzing Language in “I Have a Dream” (27 minutes) B.    Carlotta’s Journey to Justice (10 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Previewing Homework (3 minutes) 4.      Homework: Read Chapter 14 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes. Work on your Genius Hour project tonight--even if it's only for 10 minutes.  Log what you learned. Bring your Genius Hour log and book tomorrow. Read a good book.  You should be roughly 60% of the way to your AR goal. Progress reports are due.  If there are problems with your grade, please see me at break or lunch tod

1.      Opening A.    Sharing Structured Notes and Reviewing Learning Targets (8 minutes) •      I can analyze the development of the central idea in Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. *  I can analyze Dr. King’s word choice in “I Have a Dream” and how it contributes to the meaning of the text. 2.      Work Time A.    Close Read: “I Have a Dream” (35 minutes) 3.      Closing A.    Previewing Homework (2 minutes) 4.      Homework Read Chapter 13 and complete the structured notes. Work on your Genius Hour project this weekend for 20+ minutes.  Log what you learned. Read a good book.  Take an AR test in here at break or lunch if you need to.

1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Reader: Sharing Structured Notes (5 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (4 minutes) •      I can identify different types of mediums used in a Gallery Walk. *   I can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to convey information on the civil rights era. 2.      Work Time A.    Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Gallery Walk (35 minutes)--Please use only the mediums numbered 1-19 for today's assessment 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Previewing Homework (1 minute)                                                                                    , 4.      Homework A.    Read Chapter 12 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes on a piece of binder paper: 1. What is the gist of CH. 12? 2. Why do you think Carlotta focuses this chapter on Maceo's trial? How does it impact her journey?. B.  Work on your Genius Hour project and log your learning. C.  Do you have a good book? See

•      I can use evidence from A Mighty Long Way to support my understanding of the text and the desegregation of schools in the South. *  I can analyze how incidents in A Mighty Long Way propel the action and reveal aspects of Carlotta’s character. 1.      Opening A.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) 2.      Work Time A.    Chalk Talk: Carlotta’s Journey (23 minutes) B.    Checking in on Independent Reading (15 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Debrief Learning Targets and Previewing Homework (5 minutes) 4.      Homework A.    Read Chapter 11 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes. B.  Update the Gathering Evidence note-catcher. C.  Work on your Genius Hour Project tonight, even if it's only for 10 minutes.  Log what you learned. D.  Read a good book.  You should be a little more than halfway to your goal. E.  Organize your binder and review the Unit 2 work you've done to prepare for the Mid-Unit 2 Ass

•       I can use evidence from Little Rock Girl 1957 to support my understanding of the text and build background knowledge of the civil rights movement. •      I can determine if sentences are in the conditional or subjunctive mood. •      I can analyze Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s use of the conditional and subjunctive moods in his speech. *  I can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present information on the civil rights movement. 1.      Opening A.    Analyzing Little Rock Girl 1957 (10 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (3 minutes) 2.      Work Time A.    Analyzing Voice: Conditional and Subjunctive Mood (15 minutes) B.    Arkansas Gazette Editorial: Evaluating the Advantages and Disadvantages of Text as a Medium (15 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Debrief Learning Targets and Previewing Homework (2 minutes) 4.      Homework Finish classwork, if necessary Read Chapter 10 in A Migh

Happy Valentine's Day! Catch-Up Day & Hot Cocoa Homework: Continue to work on your Genius Hour project this weekend.  Could you find 30-60 minutes of concentrated time to work on it? Could you spread it out & learn for 10-20 minutes a day? Could you watch that movie/YouTube/Nextflix show you've been meaning to? Could you download that app? Could you find someone to practice your new information/skill with? How could you learn a little more about your topic this weekend? Log what you learned. If you are behind on anything in this class, take this weekend to get caught up.  If you need to finish your Unit 2, Lesson 7 Packet, the page numbers in A Mighty Long Way are: 65, 78, 85, 90, 109, and 144.  

•      I can use evidence from A Mighty Long Way to support my understanding of the text and build background knowledge of the civil rights movement. •      I can understand the different mediums used to present an idea. *  I can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present information on the civil rights movement. 1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Reader: Adding to the Journey to Justice Note-catcher (5 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (1 minute) 2.      Work Time A.    Evaluating Advantages and Disadvantages of Video as a Medium (10 minutes) B.    Analyzing the Impact of the Press in A Mighty Long Way (25 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Debrief Learning Targets and Previewing Homework (4 minutes) 4.      Homework Read Chapter 4 in Little Rock Girl 1957 and complete the structured notes.

Pass up your signed permission slip.  If you forgot it today, bring it tomorrow.   I can use evidence from Little Rock Girl 1957 to support my understanding of the text and build background knowledge of the desegregation of schools in U.S. history. I can understand the different mediums used to present an idea. I can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present information on the civil rights movement. 1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Reader: History of Mass Communication (7 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (1 minute) 2.      Work Time A.    Evaluating Advantages and Disadvantages of Photography as a Medium (10 minutes) B.    Introducing the End of Unit 2 Assessment Prompt and Analyzing the Impact of the Press in Little Rock Girl 1957 (25 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Debrief Learning Targets (1 minute) B.    Previewing Homework (1 minute) 4.      Homework Finish classwor

HEADS UP! THIS IS TUESDAY'S BLOG POST! Take out your Genius Hour book and log (get ChromeBook, if necessary) •      I can understand different mediums and their advantages and disadvantages when presenting information. •      I can use evidence from Dr. King’s Montgomery Bus Boycott speech to support my understanding of the text and build background knowledge of the civil rights movement. •      I can intentionally use verbs in active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects. 1.      Opening A.    Analyzing Voice: Active and Passive Sentences (10 minutes) B.      Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) 2.      Work Time A.    Group Brainstorm: What Makes a Good Speech? (8 minutes) B.    Listening to the Speech and Tracking Dr. King’s Speaking Methods (20 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Turn and Talk (5 minutes) 4.      Homework A.    Continue with independent reading. B.  Fi

1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Reader: Sharing Structured Notes (5 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) •      I can understand different mediums and their advantages and disadvantages when presenting information. •      I can use evidence from Dr. King’s Montgomery Bus Boycott speech to support my understanding of the text and build background knowledge of the civil rights movement. 2.      Work Time A.    Close Reading: Montgomery Bus Boycott Speech (30 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Partner Share (3 minutes) 4.      Homework A.    Read Chapter 3 of Little Rock Girl 1957 and complete the structured notes. B.  Complete the Unit 2, Lesson 5 Packet C.  Work on your Genius Hour project for 30+ minutes this weekend.  Log what you learned & come ready to share your book & log on Tuesday.

From yesterday:  Work Time A. Carlotta’s Journey: Jigsaw (5 minutes) B.  Introduction to Little Rock Girl 1957 and Previewing Homework (5 minutes) For today: 1.      Opening A.     Engaging the Reader: Defining “Mediums” and Previewing Images (7 minutes) Mediums--Different ways of communicating information Who is this? How do you know? B.     Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) •      I can understand different mediums and their advantages and disadvantages. •      I can use evidence from Dr. King’s Montgomery Bus Boycott speech to support my understanding of the text and build background knowledge of the civil rights movement. 2.      Work Time A.    Evaluating Advantages and Disadvantages of Speech and Text (10 minutes) B.    Reading for Gist: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Montgomery Bus Boycott Speech (23 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Previewing Homework (3 minutes) Homework A. Read Chapters 1–2, pages 4-27 in Little Ro

1.      Opening A.    Engaging the Reader: Homework Focus Question (3 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) I can use evidence from Brown v. Board of Education to support my understanding of the A Mighty Long Way and the desegregation of schools in the South. I can analyze the connection between Brown v. Board of Education and Carlotta’s experiences. 2.      Work Time A.    Modeling Text Comparison: Brown v. Board of Education and A Mighty Long Way (10 minutes) B.    Carlotta’s Journey: Jigsaw (20 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Debrief Learning Targets (5 minutes) B.    Introduction to Little Rock Girl 1957 and Previewing Homework (5 minutes) 4.      Homework Read Chapters 1–2, pages 4-27 in Little Rock Girl 1957 and complete the structured notes. Work on your Genius Hour project, even if it is only for 15 minutes.  Log what you learned and where you learned it.

1. Opening A. Engaging the Reader: Sharing Structured Notes (4 minutes) B. Reviewing Learning Targets (3 minutes) • I can analyze the central idea of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. • I can use evidence from Brown v. Board of Education to support my understanding of the text and the desegregation of schools in the South. 2. Work Time A. Close Reading: Brown v Board of Education Excerpts (33 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Revisiting Learning Targets and Previewing Homework (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Read Chapter 8, pages 141-162 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes. B.  Bring the book you are reading for Genius Hour by Wednesday.  If you need help getting a book, talk to Ms. EL today. C.  Work on your Genius Hour project tonight--even if it's only for 15 minutes.  Log what you are learning and where that info comes from.  Figure out a way to keep all your learnings in one spot: Google Docs? A notebook? A journal?