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Saturday, May 23, 2020

COVID-19 Shutdown Week 12





   TUESDAY  & THURSDAY    5-26 & 5-28: 20% Time Final Presentation TedTalk        

     Announcements                          


  •  Class will always begin at 10:30.  You will not be allowed in class after 10:35 and you may be counted as absent. The meeting room is open at 10:20 each day we have class.  Class time may be extended if necessary.

  • Need help with an assignment?  Mr. DeGrandis has office hours on Zoom after class. Just let him know you need some time!

  • HOW WILL I BE GRADED 4th MARKING PERIOD?
    From the Deputy Superintendent of the RCSD:

    Pass with Distinction (PD) – grade equivalent of 85-100
    Pass (P) – grade equivalent of 65-84
    Incomplete (I) – grade equivalent of 0-64

    For students in grades 6-12, final course grades will be based on a holistic review of student progress before and after we began remote learning. Each classroom teacher will determine if students demonstrated an understanding of course standards."
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         DO Now - Evaluate Two TedTalks                                

    Go into Google Classroom and complete the activity titled, "Two Great TedTalks from Previous SOTA 8th Graders."

    What to Do
    1) Watch both videos.
    2) Open the rubric.
    3) Decide what you would grade each student.
    4) In the comments under the assignment, write:
          Natalie: Intern       Troy:  Boss
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         Learning Target(s)                         

    • I can evaluate a TedTalk using a rubric.
    • I can review the major events of chapters 9-11 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

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         Mini-Lesson                                           

    A.  Questions about the 20% Time Project


    1. Learn About TedTalks: What is a TedTalk and Examples. See above Do Now.

    2. See Examples of TedTalks from past 8th Graders (see Google Classroom for the videos titled, )

    3. Read the The Rubric for your TedTalk

    4. Write the Script for your TedTalk!  See Google Assignment 74.0.

    5. Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse your TedTalk

    6. Record your TedTalk and upload to your school YouTube account.

    7. Submit URL from your TedTalk YouTube video to Google Classroom Assignment 80.0 for credit.
    B.  Review Chapters 10-14
     

         Work Time                                           

    Play Kahoot! to review chapters 10-14

    Go over Study Guide Questions
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         Assessment / Homework                         
      • Read chapters 18-21, complete the study guide questions by next week Wednesday, Assignment 43.0 on Google Classroom.

      • Work on your 20% Time Final Presentation

      • Complete Assignment 70.0 in Google Classroom: 9 talks by impressive kids

         Student Resources for To Kill a Mockingbird       

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    Monday, May 18, 2020

    COVID-19 Shutdown Week 11





       TUESDAY  & THURSDAY    5-19 & 5-21: Developing Theme and Reviewing Chapters 10-11        

         Announcements                          


    •  Class will always begins at 10:30.  You will not be allowed in class after 10:35 and you will be counted as absent. The meeting room is open at 10:20 each day we have class.  Class time may be extended if necessary.

    • Need help with an assignment?  Mr. DeGrandis has office hours on Zoom after class. Just let him know you need some time!

    • HOW WILL I BE GRADED 4th MARKING PERIOD?
      From the Deputy Superintendent of the RCSD:

      Pass with Distinction (PD) – grade equivalent of 85-100
      Pass (P) – grade equivalent of 65-84
      Incomplete (I) – grade equivalent of 0-64

      For students in grades 6-12, final course grades will be based on a holistic review of student progress before and after we began remote learning. Each classroom teacher will determine if students demonstrated an understanding of course standards."
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           DO Now - What is theme?                           

      While you wait for class to start, watch this summary of Chapter 10 and in your composition book answer this question: How might the fact that Jem shouldn't shoot mockingbirds foreshadow events later in the novel?

      LINK TO NOVEL IS HERE!


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           Learning Target(s)                         
      • I can explain how an author develops a theme over the course of a novel.

      • I can explain how the following quote fore shadows later events in the novel: "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” (Page 93 of PDF version)


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           Mini-Lesson                                           

      How does an author use characters to develop a theme?
      1. Short stories versus novels.
        1. Short Stories - one theme per story.
        2. Novels - several themes per novel.

      2. Focus on the Main Character - typically, the main characters learns lessons as the story develops from beginning, middle to the end.  Those lessons are usually what the author is trying to help us understand about life.  We are focusing on Prejudice, Compassion and Taking a Stand, although there are more.

      3. What lessons about Compassion, Taking a Stand and Prejudice might Harper Lee be trying to highlight in the novel?

           Work Time                                           

      PART I
      Review of Theme Tracker and how to fill it out.
      1. Theme Tracker Directions

      2. What theme are you tracking? Compassion/Taking a Stand/Prejudice

      3. Presentation:  Understanding how themes are developed over the course of a novel.  CLICK HERE!

      4. TRY IT YOURSELF.
        PART II
        Review of Study Guide Questions 10-11 if time allows.
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             Assessment / Homework       
          • Read chapters 10-11, complete the study guide questions and fill in the theme tracker for the fist part of the novel.  See assignment 52.5 in Google Classroom.
          • Continue to track your selected theme in the Theme Tracker in Assignment 52.5 in Goolge Classroom.
          • Quiz Thursday 5-21 on Chapters 10-11.



               Catch-up Resources for To Kill a Mockingbird       

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