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Sunday, December 17, 2017

MP2 - Week 6

   MONDAY   12-18   D-Day:  SOAPSTone Quiz             

     Announcements                                   

  • Check Your Gmail!
  • What do you plan to accomplish for your 20% Time Project this week and over Christmas Break.  Now is a great time to meet with your mentor and make significant progress on your project!
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     DO Now - Do it!                                    

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     Learning Target(s)                                  
  • I can demonstrate understanding of how to analyze a poem using the SOAPSTone method by taking a quiz. 
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     Mini-Lesson:  None                             
     
  • Click here to review SOAPStone.  
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     Work Time                         
  • Take the quiz in Google Classroom.  It is Assignment 28.0.
  • Go to www.ReadWorks.org and complete the assignment there.
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     Assessment / Homework                     
    • Work on your 20% Time Project!





         TUESDAY - THURSDAY    12-19    A, B, C-Days:  Read Novel       

           Announcements     

      • Check Your Gmail!
      • What do you plan to accomplish for your 20% Time Project this week and over Christmas Break.  Now is a great time to meet with your mentor and make significant progress on your project! 
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           DO Now - Think and Respond                 

      Answer the question in the Google Classroom Stream.  
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           Learning Target(s)                                    
      • I can identify the challenges that Ha faces as a refugee in a new country by completing a note-catcher during reading of the novel. 
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           Mini-Lesson:  Life Challenges     
         
      • Class Discussion: What are the challenges you feel students faces her eat SOTA? 
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           Work Time                                   
      • Read the novel.  
      • Fill out the Note-catcher in Google Classroom as we read!
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           Assessment / Homework       
        • Work on your 20% Time Project.




           FRIDAY   12-22    D-Day:  Holiday Raffle         


        DIRT Day Expectations

        1. Do the following BEFORE the bell rings…
          1. Open your DIRT Day Assignment in Google Classroom.
          2. Be in your seat reading.
        2. Focus on your reading the entire period.
        3. Do not sub-vocalize during DIRT.
        4. Complete 10 thoughts using the Active Reading Model by the end of the period. Do more for extra credit.



        If You Finish a Book…
        In an email to Mr. DeGrandis, write a review about your book in 3-paragraph essay format.
        Guidelines for the Essay:
        • ¶ 1 - title, author and genre of the novel and your opinion of the book (controlling idea).
        • ¶ 2 - short summary of the book and include at least two text-based examples from the book
                 that support your controlling idea in ¶
        • ¶ 3 - explain why you would or would not recommend this book to a friend and where they might be able to find it or purchase it.

        If You Forgot Your Book…
        • Choose a book from the class library or Mr. DeGrandis will give you one.
        • Be sure to bring your book next week.

        If You Want to Switch Books…
        In an email to Mr. DeGrandis, write an Abandon Book Essay.
        Guidelines:


        • ¶ 1 – title, author and genre of the novel you are abandoning and
                  three reasons you don’t like the book (controlling idea).
        • ¶ 2 through 4 - Develop each reason using text-based details from the book.
        • ¶ 5 - Offer your suggestions for other novels you have read that another student might enjoy.

        Monday, December 11, 2017

        MP2 - Week 5

           MONDAY  &  TUESDAY  12-11    C/D-Day:  SOAPSTone        

             Announcements                                   

        • Check Your Gmail! 
        • Start your Do Now!
        • What have you done this week for your 20% Time Project?
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             DO Now - Copy                                               

        Entry Title: SOAPSTone + Theme

        Open a new Google Doc in your composition notebook and copy this info there!





             Learning Target(s)                                          
        • I can analyze a poem (or any text) using the SOAPSTone method.


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             Mini-Lesson:  SOAPSTone                       
           
        • James and the Giant Peach
        • Think-Pair-Share
            • What's the Point?:  What are some reasons it might be important for you to analyze poetry?
            • Possible Response: The identification of a meaningful theme, and then the investigation of the literary tools (diction, imagery, symbolism) that the author used to reveal that theme. 

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               Work Time                                                     
          • Complete Assignment 25.0 in Google Classroom
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               Assessment / Homework                                
            • Complete Assignment 25.0 by Wednesday 11:59PM




             WEDNESDAY   12-13    A-Day:  Flashcards for Vocabulary List II     

               Announcements                                   

          • Check Your Gmail! 
          • Start your Do Now!
          • What have you done this week for your 20% Time Project?
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               DO Now - Crossword Challenge                          


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               Learning Target(s)                                       
          • I can study my vocabulary words by creating digital flashcards.
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                 Mini-Lesson:  Review                             
               
            • Forgot your login info?  Go to your Google Drive and find My Passcode Book.
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                 Work Time                                             
            • Complete the Cards for Vocabulary List II.
            • Submit Assignment 26.0 when done.
            • Want Extra credit?  Put a picture on the front of each card that reflect the meaning of the word for you.
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                 Assessment / Homework       
              • Finish Flashcards by Monday



                 THURSDAY    12-14     B-Day:  Finish Flashcards for Vocabulary List II     

                   Announcements                                   

              • Check Your Gmail! 
              • Start your Do Now!
              • What have you done this week for your 20% Time Project?
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                   DO Now - Crossword Challenge                        

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                   Learning Target(s)                                       
              • I can study my vocabulary words by creating digital flashcards.
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                     Mini-Lesson:  Review                             
                   
                • Forgot your login info?  Go to your Google Drive and find My Passcode Book.
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                     Work Time                                             
                • Complete the Cards for Vocabulary List II.
                • Submit Assignment 26.0 when done.
                • Want Extra credit?  Put a picture on the front of each card that reflect the meaning of the word for you.
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                     Assessment / Homework       
                  • Finish Flashcards by Sunday 11:59PM




                   FRIDAY  12-15    C-Day:  Teacher-Directed DIRT Day     


                Friday, December 1, 2017

                MP2 - Week 4

                   MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 12-4, 5, 6    B-Day:  Around the Room Class Discussion for Inside Out & Back Again     


                Students were given TUESDAY to finish their Who is Ha Essay Reviews


                     Announcements                                

                • Did you turn in the final draft of your Who is Ha? essay?
                • Check Your Gmail! 
                • Start your Do Now!
                • Are you working on your 20% Time Project?

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                     DO Now - Think and Respond         

                Entry Title: Group Participation
                DIRECTIONS:  Open a new Google Doc and title it.  Cut and Paste the table and the question below it into your new document and fill out the table and answer the question.



                Desirable Participation Behaviors
                Undesirable Participation Behaviors














                Imagine you are a teacher.  What are some things you might do to get your students to participate more in class?
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                     Learning Target(s)     
                • I can explain why participation is an important aspect of learning by sharing my thoughts about it.
                • I can discuss the major themes, literary techniques and major events of the first part of the novel, Inside Out & Back Again with my peers by participating in a discussion activity. 
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                     Mini-Lesson:  Reviewing for the Test Tomorrow     
                   
                • Share out Do Now responses.
                • Why might participation be important?
                • What are some reasons students choose not to participate in class discussion? 
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                     Work Time:  Play Around the Room     
                • You know how to play. Let's refresh.
                •  Each challenge will become a point in our class discussion once we have gone through each of the challenges.
                • Your Goal:  Be prepared with an answer for each of the stations.
                • Tip:  Discuss answers with your group at each challenge and write down your responses to share with the class.
                • More participation = more answers = more raffle tickets!
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                     Assessment / Homework                     
                  • Work on your 20% Time Project!
                  • Have you read up to page 122 in the novel? If not, get reading!



                     THURSDAY    12-7    D-Day:  Kahoot! Review and Quiz on Pages 1-122 of Inside Out & Back Again     

                       Announcements                                     

                  • Check Your Gmail! 
                  • Start your Do Now!
                  • What have you done this week for your 20% Time Project?
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                       DO Now - Create                                   

                  Entry Title: Make a Multiple Choice Question
                  DIRECTIONS:  On Monday you learned the parts of a good multiple choice question (see below).  Create a challenging multiple choice question based on the novel Inside Out and Back Again.  Be sure to cite the page with the correct answer.

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                       Learning Target(s)                                   
                  • I can prepare for the quiz tomorrow by playing a team review game.
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                       Mini-Lesson:  How to Play Kahoot!     
                     
                  • All student will be invited.
                  • Type class code into Kahoot!
                  • Create your nickname and get ready to play!
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                       Work Time                                            
                  • Play the game.
                  • Take the quiz.
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                       Assessment / Homework                    
                    • None




                       FRIDAY    12-8    B-Day:  DIRT Day or Finish Flashcards     



                    DIRT Day Expectations

                    1. Do the following BEFORE the bell rings…
                      1. Open your DIRT Day Assignment in Google Classroom.
                      2. Be in your seat reading.
                    2. Focus on your reading the entire period.
                    3. Do not sub-vocalize during DIRT.
                    4. Complete 10 thoughts using the Active Reading Model by the end of the period. Do more for extra credit.



                    If You Finish a Book…
                    In an email to Mr. DeGrandis, write a review about your book in 3-paragraph essay format.
                    Guidelines for the Essay:
                    • ¶ 1 - title, author and genre of the novel and your opinion of the book (controlling idea).
                    • ¶ 2 - short summary of the book and include at least two text-based examples from the book
                             that support your controlling idea in ¶
                    • ¶ 3 - explain why you would or would not recommend this book to a friend and where they might be able to find it or purchase it.

                    If You Forgot Your Book…
                    • Choose a book from the class library or Mr. DeGrandis will give you one.
                    • Be sure to bring your book next week.

                    If You Want to Switch Books…
                    In an email to Mr. DeGrandis, write an Abandon Book Essay.
                    Guidelines:


                    • ¶ 1 – title, author and genre of the novel you are abandoning and
                              three reasons you don’t like the book (controlling idea).
                    • ¶ 2 through 4 - Develop each reason using text-based details from the book.
                    • ¶ 5 - Offer your suggestions for other novels you have read that another student might enjoy.



                       MONDAY    12-11    C-Day:  SOAPSTone        

                         Announcements                                   

                    • Check Your Gmail! 
                    • Start your Do Now!
                    • What have you done this week for your 20% Time Project?
                    _______________________________________

                         DO Now - Copy                                               

                    Entry Title: SOAPSTone + Theme

                    Open a new Google Doc in your composition notebook and copy this info there!





                         Learning Target(s)                                          
                    • I can analyze a poem using the SOAPSTone method.
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                         Mini-Lesson:  SOAPSTone                       

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                           Work Time                                                     
                      • Complete Assignment 25.0 in Google Classroom
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                           Assessment / Homework                 
                        • Complete Assignment 25.0 by Friday




                         TUESDAY   12-12    A-Day:  Flashcards for Vocabulary List II     

                           Announcements     

                      • Check Your Gmail! 
                      • Start your Do Now!
                      • What have you done this week for your 20% Time Project?
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                           DO Now - Crossword Challenge                          


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                           Learning Target(s)                                       
                      • I can study my vocabulary words by creating digital flashcards.
                        ___________________________________

                             Mini-Lesson:  Review                             
                           
                        • Forgot your login info?  Go to your Google Drive and find My Passcode Book.
                        __________________________________

                             Work Time                                             
                        • Complete the Cards for Vocabulary List II.
                        • Submit Assignment 26.0 when done.
                        • Want Extra credit?  Put a picture on the front of each card that reflect the meaning of the word for you.
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                             Assessment / Homework       
                          • Finish Flashcards by Monday