English 8 MP4 - Week 2

   MONDAY  4-25    D-Day:  Finish Golden Rule Lesson     

     Announcements     

• Grab your Chromebook and Comp Book
• Check your Gmail!

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     DO Now - COPY        

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Entry Title:  Vocabulary List 5

5.  gait  n. - a person's individual way of walking

We had slowed to a cautious gait and were feeling our way forward so as not to bump into the trees.

6.  purloin v. - (purloined, purloins, purloining) - to steal something.

Jeremy must have purloined a copy of the school's master key because that is the only way he could have gotten into the cafeteria without breaking a window. 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can identify scenes from the novel that depict The Golden Rule.
• I can identify similarities and differences between the text and film versions of a scene in To Kill a Mockingbird.

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     Mini-Lesson:  The Golden Rule in Action     

 
• Go into Google Classroom and respond to the question: Moral Dilemmas in the Stream.  Read the responses of your classmates.  Be prepared to defend your actions!

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     Work Time       

 

• Complete your Golden Rule Quotes and Notecatcher worksheet in Google Classroom and submit.
• View film clip of Scout and Atticus.
• In Google Classroom complete the Text to Film Comparison worksheet.

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • SGQs for Chapters 10-11 in Google Classroom - Due Friday by end of the period.

   TUESDAY  4-26    A-Day:  Read Chapter 11 part 1     

     Announcements     

• Grab your Chromebook and Comp Book
• Check your Gmail!

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Entry Title:  Vocabulary List 5

7.  capacious adj. - (capacity, capaciously, capaciousness) - containing or capable of containing a large amount of something.

That mini-van has a capacious storage area which makes it an ideal choice for larger families.

8.  trepidation n. - (trepid, trepidly, trepidity, trepidant, intrepid) - a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

After listening to the teacher describe how important the NYS ELA test was and all the preparation needed to do well on the test, Pam began to feel her trepidation grow about failing the assessment. 
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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can explain how Atticus handles Jem's act of vandalism.

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     Mini-Lesson:  What is Vandalism     

 
• Check out this video on Vandalism...
• What do you think motivated the man in yellow to take a stand against the vandals?
• What was his reason for taking a stand?
• FOCUS QUESTION:  How might Jem's act of vandalism justified?

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     Work Time       

 

• Listen to the first part of Chapter 11.
• How does Atticus react to Jem's act of vandalism?  

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • • SGQs for Chapters 10-12 in Google Classroom - Due Friday by end of the period.

   WEDNESDAY   4-27    B-Day:  Read Chapter 11 part 2     

     Announcements     

• Grab your Chromebook and Comp Book
• Check your Gmail!
• Looking for a Writing Contest?  Click Here!

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Entry Title: Vocabulary List 5

 9.  irascible - adj. (irascibility, irascibly, irascibleness)  - becoming angry very easily : having a bad temper.

Unlike his twin brother who never seems to get upset, Colin is irascible and gets angry very quickly.

10.  pithy - adj. (pithier, pithiest) - using few words in a clever and effective way.

William Shakespeare was so skilled in using few words in clever and new ways that he is considered one of the most pithy writers ever. 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can support my opinion about Jem's punishment with evidence from the text.

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     Mini-Lesson:  Motivation     

 
• What are some reasons that might motivate your desire to help a stranger?  What are some reasons that might make you avoid helping a stranger?
• Focus Question:  In this chapter, Jem has a consequence for ruining Ms. Dubose's garden.  What are some reasons you feel the punishment fits/doesn't fit the crime?

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     Work Time       

 
• Listen to the second part of Chapter 12.

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • SGQs for Chapters 10-12 in Google Classroom - Due Friday by end of the period.
  • Quiz on these chapters on Monday.

   THURSDAY  4-28   C-Day:  How's Your Integrity?     

     Announcements     

• Grab your Chromebook and Comp Book
• Check your Gmail!

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     DO Now - Take the Survey      

•  Go to this site and take the Honesty Survey.
• This is totally confidential so be sure to answer the honesty survey questions honestly!

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can explain with clarity, what integrity is.
• I can accurately judge my own level of integrity.
• I can identify examples of integrity in Atticus.

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     Mini-Lesson:  Integrity:  Honesty When No one is Looking    

 
• First, an anecdote about integrity and something found in an airport.
• Click here to watch the video, What is Integrity?
• Meet with your NYC appointment and share a story about either yourself, someone you know or a story you heard that exemplifies integrity.

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     Work Time       

 

• Complete the Frayer Model in Google Classroom about Integrity.

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • • Answer the following question on a sheet of loose-leaf paper (no composition book paper please) and turn it in before you leave for the day.
      
      Find one quote from the novel that depicts Atticus behaving with integrity.  Copy down the quote with the chapter and page number.
      
    • SGQs for Chapters 10-12 in Google Classroom - Due Friday by end of the period.
      
    • Quiz on Chapters 10-12 of TKMB on Monday!

   FRIDAY  4-29    D-Day:  DIRT Day or Make-up Work     

Options
1.  Finish Homework for To Kill a Mockingbird.
2.  DIRT Day

Do Now - Start a DIRT Day Entry

Entry Title:  DIRT DAY

• Check out the DIRT Day Guidelines for more Information

English 8 MP4 - Week 1

   MONDAY  4-18    D-Day:  Intro to Golden Rule Unit     

     Announcements     

• Grab composition notebook!
• Your novel.

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     DO Now - Copy        

Entry Title: Vocabulary List V

• 1.  iota n. - a very small quantity or amount
  
  As far as science is concerned, there is not one iota of evidence to prove that life exists on other planets.
• 2.  temerity adj. - the quality of being unafraid of danger or punishment in a foolish way.
  If you have the temerity to jump off the bridge even after hearing about the risk of instant death, you truly are a fool. 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can give examples of the Golden Rule through performance. (L.8.4)
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     Mini-Lesson:  What is the Golden Rule?       

 
• Finish reading chapter 10 if not done.
• What is the Golden Rule?  Why might it be important in our society?  What are some reasons you feel it is needed/not needed?

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     Work Time       

 

• You and your group will be assigned one of the scenarios below to perform in front of the class.  Each scenario depicts an aspect of The Golden Rule. You will only have 20 minutes to prepare and rehearse.  Good luck!
  
• Scenario 1:  A group of students make fun of your clothes in the hall at school. How do you respond?
  
• Scenario 2:  There are fresh cookies cooling on the oven, and no one is around. There are so many, your mom will never miss one. Do you eat one?
  
• Scenario 3:  There is a bully at school who you just can’t stand. One day he throws a ball at you. Later, you see him get hurt. What would you do?
  
• Scenario 4:  A girl in your class lies all the time, but one day she needs help with her homework and asks if you can study with her. You don’t want to hang out with her, but she doesn't seem to have any friends, and she might need help.
  
• Scenario 5:  When you’re trying to tell a story at the lunch table, one of your friends interrupts and takes over. What do you say?

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • Click here to see the rubric that will be used to assess your Role Play...

   TUESDAY  4-19    A-Day:  The Golden Rule TREES Essay     

     Announcements     

• Grab your Chromebook
• Grab your Composition Book

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     DO Now - Copy        

Entry Title: Vocabulary List V

3.  elucidate - v. (elucidated, elucidating, elucidates)  - to make understood, to clarify, to shed light upon something.

• She read everything she could get her hands on that would elucidate and expand upon her study of the human brain. 

4.  expunge - v. (expunged, expunging, expunges) - to strike or blot something out; erase; obliterate.

The judge directed the court stenographer to expunge the last three paragraphs of witness's testimony because she was hysterical. 

 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can identify an author's point of view about a topic and analyze my opinion about it. 

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     Mini-Lesson:  Find the Assignment    

 
• Go into Google Classroom.
• Find Assignment #16 in the stream of Google Classroom.
• Read the ENTIRE assignment very carefully.

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     Work Time       

 

• Open a new Google Doc from the assignment.
• Write your essay.
• Have it proofread by a peer.
• Turn it In!!

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     Assessment / Homework       

This will be an essay grade worth 30 points!







   WEDNESDAY   4-20  B-Day :  Golden Rule Gallery Walk and Comparing Text to Film     

     Announcements     

• Open the Golden Rule Note-catcher and the The Text-to-film Note catcher handouts!
• You will need your composition notebook.

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     DO Now - COPY        

Entry Title: Vocabulary List V

 3.  elucidate - v. (elucidated, elucidating, elucidates)  - to make understood, to clarify, to shed light upon something.

• She read everything she could get her hands on that would elucidate and expand upon her study of the human brain. 

4.  expunge - v. (expunged, expunging, expunges) - to strike or blot something out; erase; obliterate.

The judge directed the court stenographer to expunge the last three paragraphs of witness's testimony because she was hysterical.

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can evaluate the similarities and differences between the novel and the film versions of To Kill a Mockingbird.
• I can interpret quotes about The Golden Rule and analyze how Harper Lee expresses The Golden Rule in To Kill a Mockingbird.

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     Mini-Lesson:  Gallery Walk and Film Clip    

 
• We will be going on a Gallery Walk in the first floor Hallway.
• Bring your composition notebook with you in order to answer tow questions.
• Entry Title:  The Golden Rule

• What do all of these quotes have in common?

• What were some of the differences?

What are some scenes in the novel that might illustrate the Golden Rule?  

Some questions to help you get started...

1. Why does Scout invite Walter home for lunch?
2. How does Atticus explain the idea of treating others the way you would want to be treated to Scout?
3. How is Little Chuck a ‘born gentleman’? How does this reflect the Golden Rule?
4. How is climbing in someone else’s skin an example of the Golden Rule?

1. Read Aloud/Think Aloud pages 39-42: Golden Rule scene, novel.
2. Modeling of how to complete the The Text-to-Film Comparison Notecatcher
3. Turn and Talk:  What do you think "stay faithful" means in column 1?
4. Turn and Talk:  What do you think depart means?
5. Important: When we read, we often get an idea in our minds of what characters look like or how they are supposed to act. We imagine scenes and settings. Directors, actors, and even the screenwriter make decisions about how a novel is going to be portrayed on screen, including changing things dramatically on occasion. The director also uses camera angles, lighting, music, and different types of shots to tell the story. 

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     Work Time              

 

• View video segment 39:00:00 to 41:00:00: The Golden Rule scene, film.
• Write your answers in each column as you view the clip.
• With your Syracuse appointment, discuss your answers.
• Watch the film clip again, focusing on the camera angles, lighting, types of shots, music, or the movements of the actors. Students will evaluate the choices made by the director or actors and the impact those choices have on the viewer or the scene. 
• How does the director make use of close ups?

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • Golden Rule Note-catcher and the The Text-to-film Note catcher handouts!
  • Reminder:  Bring your novel for DIRT tomorrow!

   FRIDAY  4-21    C-Day:  DIRT Day       

CHECK YOUR GMAIL DAILY!

Option 1:  Finish your TREES essay from Tuesday.

Option 2:  DIRT Day

Do Now - Start a DIRT Day Entry

Entry Title:  DIRT DAY

• Check out the DIRT Day Guidelines for more Information

English 8 MP3 - Week 8

MONDAY   4-4  B-day: Bridging Two Passages  

     Announcements     

• Get your Chromebook and composition book!
• ELA Test tomorrow -- NO CLASS for Periods 1 & 2!
• Periods 1 & 2 - Read Ch. 4-6 by Friday & answer Q's
• Periods 6 & 9 - Bring TKAM every day this week!
• Finish Notes for Ch. 1-3!  

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     DO Now - Copy    

Entry Title: Terms to Know

• Mood - the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader
• Tone - the author's attitude towards the work 
• Mood vs. Tone 
• Changing the mood

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can read two passages and identify the similarities and differences in main idea, tone, and purpose. 

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     Mini-Lesson     

 
• Open the Paired Text Practice assignment on Google Classroom. Read the two excerpts there from To Kill a Mockingbird and Inside Out & Back Again. 
• What's the BRIDGE between the two passages? 
• What are the similarities and differences between the tone/theme/purpose in the two passages?  

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     Work Time       

 

• Writing our extended response  

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • Periods 1 & 2 - Read TKAM Ch. 4-6 and answer Q's by Friday

 TUESDAY   4-5   C-Day: Ch. 4 TKAM

     Announcements     

• Make sure you have To Kill a Mockingbird! 

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     DO Now - Copy     
     Entry Title: Terms to Know 

• Auspicious (adj.) - showing or suggesting that future success is likely 
• His acclaimed first novel was an auspicious debut. 
• Contradict (v.) - to deny or disagree with what is being said
• Her story about how she ended up in detention contradicted the one told by the teacher. 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and make inferences from it.
• I can determine central themes in a text and analyze their development.
• I can analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. 
• I can interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text. 

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     Mini-Lesson     

• Read Ch. 4 of TKAM 

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     Work Time       

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     Assessment / Homework       

• Reading Quiz  

 WEDNESDAY   4-6  D-Day: Ch. 5 TKAM 

     Announcements     

• Make sure you have To Kill a Mockingbird!

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    DO Now - Copy    
 Entry Title: Terms to Know 

• Benevolence (n) - desire to do good to others; goodwill 
• Miss Maudie's benevolence extended to Jem and Dill. She made them the best cakes in the neighborhood. 
• Morbid (adj) - relating to unpleasant subjects (such as death)
• What a morbid question. But I suppose it's a morbid subject. I know he's alive because I haven't seen him carried out yet. 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and make inferences from it.
• I can determine central themes in a text and analyze their development.
• I can analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. 
• I can interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text. 

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     Mini-Lesson     

• Read Ch. 5 of TKAM

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     Work Time       

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     Assessment / Homework       

• Reading Quiz

 THURSDAY  4-7  A-Day: Ch. 6 TKAM

     Announcements     

• Make sure you have To Kill a Mockingbird!

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     DO Now - Copy    
     Entry Title: Terms to Know 

• oblige (v) - to force or require someone to do something
• Her job obliges her to work overtime and on weekends. 
• malignant (adj) - very serious and dangerous 
• She exerted a powerful and malignant influence over him. 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and make inferences from it.
• I can determine central themes in a text and analyze their development.
• I can analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. 
• I can interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text. 

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     Mini-Lesson     

• Read Ch. 6 of TKAM

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     Work Time       

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     Assessment / Homework       

• Reading Quiz 

  FRIDAY   4-8 - Ch. 7 TKAM                    
     Announcements     

• Make sure you have To Kill a Mockingbird!

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     DO Now - Copy    
     Entry Title: Terms to Know 

• ascertain (v) - to learn or find out something 
• Jem no longer felt the necessity of ascertaining the hour every five minutes. 
• tarnished (v) - to have lost luster or become discolored
•  The following week the knot-hole yielded a tarnished medal. 

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     Learning Target(s)     

• I can read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and make inferences from it.
• I can determine central themes in a text and analyze their development.
• I can analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. 
• I can interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text. 

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     Mini-Lesson     

• Read Ch. 7 of TKAM

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     Work Time       

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     Assessment / Homework       

• Reading Quiz