MP1 - Week 2 - 2022

     MONDAY    9-12-22      D-Day: Active Reading Part I     

        ANNOUNCEMENTS          

1. Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.

2.  Sit with a partner for today and tomorrow.

        DO NOW          

Entry Title: Vocabulary List I

Copy these vocabulary words onto a new page in your Digital Composition Book in the vocabulary section! Click here for an example of how it could look... 1. brazen adj. – (brazenly) exaggerated fearlessness or boldness Example: James made several brazen attempts to cross the busy street on his tricycle, but he chickened out every time. 2. deftly adv. – (deft) to move in a quick and skillful manner Example: The crowd roared with applause when Alisha finished her deftly executed routine. 3. fetish n. – abnormal attention or attachment Example: Jeremy had an abnormal, childish fetish for sucking his thumb, even though he was fourteen years old.

LEARNING TARGETS    

1. I understand how to use the active reading strategy for independent reading.

2.  I can use Whole Brain Learning to understand the active reading strategy.

MINI-LESSON             

Start a new page in your notebook and give it the title: Active Reading: A Metacognitive Thing

Be ready to take some notes on this presentation...

PRESENTATION: What is Active Reading and How Do I Do It?

Watch the presentation above to understand how to use active reading to improve your reading comprehension.

        WORK TIME          

1.  Open the Active Reading Presentation

2.  Complete the worksheet in Google Classroom, Assignment 12.0.  This is a classwork assignment worth 20 points!

          ASSESSMENT          

Turn in assignment 12.0 from Google Classroom by end of class tomorrow.

     TUESDAY    9-13-22      A-Day: Active Reading Part II     

        ANNOUNCEMENTS          

Starting Class Procedure

a.  Get out your Chromebook

b.  Go to the class blog.

c.  Find the Do Now for the day and begin.

1. Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.

2.  Tomorrow we will begin our iReady Diagnostic and work on it until we finish (probably at the end of the day Friday).

        DO NOW          

Go to the REFLECTIONS section of your digital notebook and answer this question using a fully developed response.

QUESTION

What are some of your thoughts about this class so far?

SAMPLE RESPONSE

     I am learning a lot in my English 8 class.  This is because I feel like I am actually learning something. For example, one thing I have learned is ____.   This proves I am learning a lot because ____.   Overall, I feel as though I am learning a lot and enjoy coming to school each day.

LEARNING TARGETS    

I can practice using the Active Reading method using an Active Reading worksheet and the short story, Checkouts by Cynthia Rylant.

        MINI-LESSON          

Need to review how to Actively Read? CLICK HERE for a demonstration video.

        WORK TIME          

Complete Assignment 12.0 in Google Classroom.

There will be a reading comprehension check on this tomorrow.

          ASSESSMENT          

Completion of Assignment 12.0 in Google Classroom and the Reading Comprehension Check.

     WEDNESDAY    9-14-22      B-Day: How to Write a Good Email      

        ANNOUNCEMENTS          

1. Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.

2. Are you ready for the Reading Comprehension Check on the story Checkouts by Cynthia Rylant?

        DO NOW          

1. Click HERE to complete the Reading Comprehension Check in Google Classroom for Checkouts. This is NOT a quiz that goes into your average.

2. Copy the following three new vocabulary words into Vocabulary List I in your digital notebook.

4.  impulse n. (impulsive, impulsively) a sudden wish or urge.

Example: Even though he had the impulse to run and hide, Laron courageously stood strong and faced the bully.

5.  intuition n. (intuitively, intuit) a sense of knowing; an insight.

Example: Meagan trusted her intuition about her date and left the restaurant without saying goodbye because she had a feeling something was odd.

6.  lapse n. (lapsed, lapsing) to sink or slip gradually.

Example: While waiting to go on stage, Alvin experienced a momentary lapse into stage fright, but he pulled himself out of it and went on with the show.

LEARNING TARGETS    

I can use good email etiquette to write my teacher an email.

        MINI-LESSON          

Video 1

But First... Check out how this Professor Critiques a Student's Email

Focus Question: What are some things the professor points out that you think should be included in an email to a teacher?

Video 2 - FIVE SUGGESTIONS

Five Suggestions when writing your teacher an email.

1. Use a salutation.
2. Include a specific subject line with your class period.
3. Keep it to the point.
4. Avoid text-speak.
5. Sign and proofread.

Focus Question: Why might these suggestions be a good idea to include in an email to a teacher?  

        WORK TIME          

DIRECTIONS

Pick ONE of the situations below and write an email to Mr. DeGrandis, 1241390@rcsd121.org.

Be sure the subject line reads:  Period X, Email Assignment, Situation X

SITUATION 1
You just received your essay back from your teacher.  You received a failing grade.  You spent hours working on it and you were sure you did a great job.  Convince your teacher to reconsider your grade.

SITUATION 2
You missed the deadline for your big project to be turned in. Explain why you missed the deadline and convince your teacher to give you extra time to make up your work.

SITUATION 3
It's one week before the end of the marking period.  Your teacher posted the final grades and you are missing four assignments. Convince your teacher to let you make up the work so you can pass the marking period with partial credit.

SITUATION 4
You have an 'F' in English. But your average is 62%.  Write an email convincing your teacher that you deserve the opportunity to do an extra credit assignment so you can pass the course.

EMAIL RUBRIC

• A = Included all five suggestions above for a good email.
• B = Included 3-5 of the suggestions from the video. 
• C = Included only 1-2 of the suggestions from the video.
• D = Wrote an email but did not follow any of the suggestions.
• F = Did not write an email at all.

          ASSESSMENT          

Your completed email should be sent to your teacher.

     THURSDAY and FRIDAY     9-16/17-22      D-Day: iReady Diagnostic     

        ANNOUNCEMENTS          

Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.

        DO NOW          

1. Click HERE to complete the Reading Comprehension Check in Google Classroom for Checkouts. This is NOT a quiz that goes into your average.

2. Copy the following three new vocabulary words below into Vocabulary List I in your digital notebook.

4.  impulse n. (impulsive, impulsively) a sudden wish or urge.

Example: Even though he had the impulse to run and hide, Laron courageously stood strong and faced the bully.

5.  intuition n. (intuitively, intuit) a sense of knowing; an insight.

Example: Meagan trusted her intuition about her date and left the restaurant without saying goodbye because she had a feeling something was odd.

6.  lapse n. (lapsed, lapsing) to sink or slip gradually.

Example: While waiting to go on stage, Alvin experienced a momentary lapse into stage fright, but he pulled himself out of it and went on with the show.

        WORK TIME          

1.  Why do we have all this testing and why do you need to do your best!   Watch this video!

2.  Why is this important?  Check out this PDF.

3.  Begin your iReady Diagnostic.

     Come in and Get Started on Your iReady Diagnostic