Accelerated Language Arts 8

Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Note: There is no homework over spring break.  Finish this today, make sure you're caught up, and then take a week off.  We've all earned it. Here's what we'll work on today: General Coursework-- Go to Google Classroom and finish the "Reflection/Thank You Letter"-- due today . Do this today if you haven't already :  Buy  Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Reader's Edition  by Michael Pollan. (Here is an  Amazon link . Here is a  Bookshop Santa Cruz link .)  OR Send me an email and I will get you a book. (If your family would like to buy a book for a classmate,  click here .) AR-- Need a new book to read for Q4?  Check this out. The Watsonville Libray is also an option for eBooks. See the 3/26 Stream post on Google Classroom for info. Genius Hour-- Due today : Go to Google Classroom and complete the 3/27 section of the Genius Hour Log.   Show What You Know project—  Need mo

Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Zoom Class Meeting: 1 PM  Jenna Etemad-Lehmer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: ALA 8 Time: Mar 26, 2020 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://pvusd.zoom.us/j/497867947?pwd=NytyV0pyZTdQeFNxa0IzWk5WWGNqQT09 Meeting ID: 497 867 947 Password: 683883 If you use the meeting link from before, it won't work. Use this one. Here's what we'll work on today: General Coursework-- Go to Google Classroom and begin the "Reflection/Thank You Letter"-- due Friday . Do this today : Set an alarm on your phone because we're having class! We're going to try Zoom to have a class meeting on Thursday at 1 PM. (Check the blog or Google Classroom a little before 1 PM on Thursday for the link.) Honestly, I have no idea if this will work, but we'll give it a shot. Do this today-- Distance Learning Check In on Google Classroom. Am I killing you with coursewo

Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Here's what we'll work on today: General Coursework-- Go to Google Classroom and begin the "Reflection/Thank You Letter"-- due Friday . Do this today : Set an alarm on your phone because we're having class! We're going to try Google Hangouts to have a class meeting on Thursday at 1 PM. (Check the blog or Google Classroom a little before 1 PM on Thursday for the link.) Honestly, I have no idea if this will work, but we'll give it a shot. Do this today :  Buy  Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Reader's Edition  by Michael Pollan. (Here is an  Amazon link . Here is a  Bookshop Santa Cruz link .)  OR Send me an email and I will get you a book. (If your family would like to buy a book for a classmate,  click here .) AR-- Need a new book to read for Q4?  Check this out. Genius Hour-- Due today : Go to Google Classroom and complete the 3/25 section of the Genius Hour Log.   Show What You Know

Hi! I'm so glad you're here!  Today is the last day of Quarter 3.  We have some things to take care of to finish things up. (If you didn't complete yesterday's work, use yesterday's blog post and Google Classroom to get caught up.) Here's what we'll work on today: General Coursework-- If you haven't yet, finish  A Mighty Long Way  and  Little Rock Girl 1957 today . We will be working with both books later this week to finish up our unit. If you didn't already purchase Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Reader's Edition by Michael Pollan, the time to do so is now.  We will be starting this book during fourth quarter.  The book is $8, but used copies are available online. Here is an Amazon link . Here is a Bookshop Santa Cruz link . I know things are financially challenging for a lot of folks right now.  If you would like me to buy you a book, send me an email.  If you'd like to donate to the fund to buy a book for a classmate, c

Hi! I'm so glad you're here!  Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 23) is the last day of Quarter 3.  We have some things to take care of so that we can finish strong. Here's what we'll work on today: General Coursework-- Go to Google Classroom and complete "Roll Call! Period 1"--due today. Turn in anything on Google Classroom that needs to be submitted. If you haven't yet, finish  A Mighty Long Way  and  Little Rock Girl 1957  by Tuesday. We will be working with both books on Wednesday. AR-- Take an AR test on Little Rock Girl 1957 by Tuesday. (Sorry, there isn't a test for AMLW .) Tuesday is the AR deadline for Q3.  If you need to take an AR test, go to the AJHS library website, and log in the way you normally do.  Heads Up--apparently, AR tests are closed on the weekends. Need a new book to read? Check this out. Genius Hour-- Complete the top portion of the "Genius Hour Log" on Google Classroom, but do not turn it in yet. (W

I'm so glad you're here!  Could you text a classmate and tell them to check the blog and Google Classroom? Thank you SO MUCH! I was imagining that the district would reset the dates for AR, the end of third quarter, and the grading deadlines, so that we could deal with AR tests, absent work & make-up tests in person once we were back in school. It appears that I was wrong. (*gasp*) At this time, it appears that all district deadlines will stay the same.  That means that Q3 ends on Tuesday, March 24, and Q4 begins on Wednesday, March 25.  It also means I need to finalize grades as soon as possible.  To that end, I will not be adding any new tests or assignments.  Anything not entered at this time will be a Q4 grade.  (There were just too many absences during the last week we were together to do it any other way.) So, here's the plan: First of all, everyone should check over all of their grades for all of their classes.  Make sure you're looking at each ass

Homework for March 16-20: Hi! I am so glad you're here!  Could you text a classmate and tell them to check the blog and Google Classroom? “I wish it need not have happened in my  time ," said Frodo.  "So do I," said  Gandalf , "and so do all who live to see such  times . But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the  time  that is given us.” --J.R.R. Tolkien Is it time for a Lord of the Rings re-read? Some Harry Potter, perhaps? Let's consider pulling inspiration during this trying time from characters who have overcome challenges. A case in point: Finish  A Mighty Long Way  and  Little Rock Girl 1957  this week. Be prepared to work with both. Read lots of good books this week. Plan to read at least 30 minutes per day.  Read more if you need to reach your AR goal or if you want to because reading is awesome.  You should be able to quiz at home now or soon with AR.  Remember to have integrity with this process (and

Show What You Know Genius Hour time AR Stats/Check In Homework: Finish A Mighty Long Way and Little Rock Girl 1957 this week. Be prepared to write a reflection on both. Read lots of good books this week. Work on your Show What You Know project—we may be presenting starting right after spring break. Work on your Genius Hour project—keep learning and logging your new info, but also start thinking about what you want to do with all this new knowledge.

Pass up your Unit 2, Lesson 19 Packet Finish letter writing, if necessary Genius Hour (15 minutes) Show What You Know Homework: Work on Genius Hour and SWYK for 30+ minutes tonight Read a good book--please notice your AR stats and make a plan to reach your goal by March 20

See Google Classroom for today's letter writing assignment Homework: Unit 2, Lesson 19 Packet due tomorrow Work on Genius Hour and SWYK Read a good book

Show What You Know: -Write email -Have Ms. EL proofread it -Send email -Start Slides Presentation -Take photos for use in your presentation Homework: Unit 2, Lesson 19 Packet due THURSDAY Tonight, check out Slides Carnival and see if there is a template you'd like to use for your SWYK presentation Work on your Genius Hour project for 10+ minutes.  Log what you learned & date it.  Bring your book & log on Thursday. If you haven't decided how to communicate with your team members, do so tonight. Read a good book.

1. Opening A. Engaging the Writer:  Review Learning Targets (3 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Carlotta’s Journey: Dignity (30 minutes) B. Read-aloud: “Finding My Voice” (11 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Previewing Homework (1 minute) 4. Homework A. Work on your Genius Hour Project for at least 10 minutes tonight.  Log what you learned.  Include the date.  Bring your materials each day this week. B.  SWYK: Talk with your teammates about the easiest way to communicate with one another.  Consider using an app like "Asana" to come up with a list of tasks that need to be done, decide on deadlines, and assign parts to team members.  Pro tip: break everything down into the smallest possible steps. C.  Read a good book.

Select Show What You Know Projects & begin work --Brainstorm a list of things you wish you had known before entering junior high --Write down your "junior high" story arc.  What was it like for you to transition from 6th grade to the junior high? Preview this model presentation .  Notice it's strengths & areas where it could become even better. Homework: For those of you presenting to 6th grade classes, find the email info for the 6th grade teacher(s) you will be working with. Work on your Genius Hour Project this weekend: aim for 30-60+ minutes of concentrated work time.  Log what you learned & include the date.  Bring your log and book on Monday. Please bring your Module 3 books & work with you on Monday, particularly Unit 2, Lesson 18 and your Journey to Justice Note-Catcher.

Active vs. Passive Voice--recap & labeling Segregationists bullied the African American students at Central High. The African American students were viciously bullied. There were reports of bullying at Central High School. The newspaper reported that African American students were mildly harassed. Meet with your ______ partner to look over your essay one last time. -active v. passive -clarity -typos -Works Cited Turn in your essay in hard copy and on Google Classroom (or see Ms. EL for an extension) Discuss Unit 2, Lesson 18 when you are done Genius Hour Check-in Show What You Know Project Launch: Options-- 1. Present to a 6th grade school/class sometime before 4/21: Valencia Mar Vista Rio Del Mar Bradley Calabasas 2. Present to students & families about ALA8 at Open House (3/26) 3. Be a part of a Q & A panel during 6th grade parent night on April 16 (general info about transitioning from 6th to 7th grade) 4. Present to one of my accel core

Reread the prompt. Read through your essay and make any edits or notes you'd like. Make a list of areas you'd like feedback in. Sit next to your New York partner.  Trade papers and talk about areas for feedback and how you'd like that feedback.  Read & comment on your partner's paper. Homework: Make any edits or changes to your essay.  Print a copy before class tomorrow. Please bring your Unit 2, Lesson 18 packet, a book to read, and your Genius Hour materials to class tomorrow.

Heads Up! This is TUESDAY'S blog post. Students, get your assigned ChromeBook & headphones on your way in to the room.  Begin typing right away. When you are done with your rough draft, print it to the AJR-021 printer.  Staple it and turn it in to the guest teacher. Begin your homework or work on your Genius Hour project Homework: Bring a printed copy of your rough draft tomorrow if you did not turn one in today. Directions for today's packet: On the front page of the Unit 2, Lesson 18 packet, come up with 6-8 synonyms for dignity.  Then, answer the question on the second page.  Finally, read CH. 16 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes.

Review MLA format "The Editorial Position Of The Arkansas Gazette In The Little Rock School Crisis." Land of (Unequal) Opportunity. Ed. J. N. Heiskell. University of Arkansas Libraries, n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. NBC News. “John Chancellor reports on the Integration at Central High School.” http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/learn/finishing-the-dream/1957-showdown. 1957. 20 February 2020. Time to type When you are done with your first draft, print to AJR-021 and turn in to Ms. EL Homework: Genius Hour for 10+ minutes tonight Read a good book If you are going on the CJSF trip tomorrow, finish typing your paper tonight and print it.