COVID-19 Shutdown Week 12

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

     Announcements                          

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•  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       

• • Read the book online here!
    
    
  • Listen to the book online here!

• • Read Summaries Online
    Click Here for a very simplistic summary of each chapter.  This is not a substitute for reading the novel, but will help you recall the facts of each chapter.
    
    
  • View detailed chapter summaries here by an actual English teacher!
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 10 Summary
    Chapter 11 Summary
    
    

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!

Chapter 10 Summary

Chapter 11 Summary

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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       

• • Read the book online here!
    
    
  • Listen to the book online here!

• • Read Summaries Online
    Click Here for a very simplistic summary of each chapter.  This is not a substitute for reading the novel, but will help you recall the facts of each chapter.
    
    
  • View detailed chapter summaries here by an actual English teacher!
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7

COVID-19 Shutdown Week 9

Zoom Class Guidelines

   TUESDAY  & THURSDAY    5-12 & 5-14: Reviewing Chapters 8-9        

     Announcements     

• Quiz next week postponed until THURSDAY for Chapters 8-9.
  
  
•  You will only be able to complete it online during Zoom Class. No Make-ups! Please enter your quiz grade in Google Classroom when you finish!
  
  
• BLOG POST #5: This should have been peer reviewed and submitted by now.
  
  
  
• GRADING for 4th Marking Period
• PD  Pass with Distinction  85-100
• P   Pass 65-84
• F   <= 64

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     DO Now - The Golden Rule                           

DIRECTIONS
In order to review the events in chapters 8-9, review THESE FLASHCARDS to prepare for our class discussion today.

LINK TO NOVEL IS HERE!

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     Learning Target(s)                         

• I can review the major events of the novel through class discussion and activities.

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     Work Time                                           

PART I

Review of Study Guide Questions for Chapters 4-9.

PART II

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. Understanding how themes are developed over the course of a novel.  CLICK HERE!
   
   
4. TRY IT YOURSELF.

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • Read chapters 8-9, 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.
  • Complete the first column of your selected theme in the Theme Tracker in Assignment 52.5 in Goolge Classroom.
  • Quiz Thursday 5-12 on Chapters 8-9.

     Catch-up Resources for To Kill a Mockingbird       

• • Read the book online here!
    
    
  • Listen to the book online here!

• • Read Summaries Online
    Click Here for a very simplistic summary of each chapter.  This is not a substitute for reading the novel, but will help you recall the facts of each chapter.
    
    
  • View detailed chapter summaries here by an actual English teacher!
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7

COVID-19 Shutdown Week 6

Zoom Class Guidelines

   TUESDAY  & THURSDAY    4-21: Reviewing Chapters 4-7        

     Announcements     

• Be sure to check your Gmail 2x everyday!  And the Class Blog.  It is more important than ever so we can stay informed and connected!
  
• New Schedule moving Forward
• Periods 1, 2, 4 and 6:  10:30-10:30
• Periods 5AC and BD: 11:00-11:20
  
• Tech Support: If you know anyone that needs technical support, call 585-262-8700!
  
• Third Marking Period
• Ended Friday.
• No one receives a grade lower than a 65.
• Only work done up to and including March 13, counts.
• Any make-up work you completed before Friday is extra credit and can improve your grade.

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     DO Now - Chapter Summary            

DIRECTIONS
Refer to the chart below and finish your brief summary for the chapter assigned in Google Classroom.

My Last Name Begins With...	I'll Write a Summary for Chapter...
A - F	4
G - K	5
L - P	6
Q - Z	7

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     Learning Target(s)                         

• I can review the major events of the novel through class discussion and taking a quiz.

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     Work Time                   

 

• Your participation will begin to count for 4th marking period.
  
• You should attend online class twice a week.
  
• You should attempt to complete assignments from this point forward.
  
• Review with the class the Do Now responses above.
  
• Open assignment 43.0 in Google Classroom and be ready to offer answers to the study guide questions.

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     Assessment / Homework       

• • Finish reading chapters 4-7 and complete the study guide questions.

     Resources for To Kill a Mockingbird       

• • Read the book online here!
  • Listen to the book online here!

• • Read Summaries Online
    Click Here for a very simplistic summary of each chapter.  This is not a substitute for reading the novel, but will help you recall the facts of each chapter.
  • View detailed chapter summaries here by an actual English teacher!
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7

COVID-19 Shutdown Week 5

   April  14, 2020                                  

     Announcements                  

• Be sure to check your Gmail 2x everyday!  And the Class Blog.  It is more important than ever so we can stay informed and connected!
• New Schedule moving Forward
• Periods 1, 2, 4 and 6:  10:30-10:50
• Periods 5AC and BD: 11:00-11:20
• If you know anyone that needs a Chromebook, the district is giving them out on Monday from Edison Tech.  Call 585-262-8700 if you or someone you know needs a Chromebook!
• What's coming... 
• Accountability for students. This means your grades may soon begin to count for your grade!  We don't know exactly when.

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Zoom Class Guidelines

     Learning Target(s)                   

• I review vocabulary words for List IV playing a review game.

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     Mini-Lesson:  Loggin into Kahoot!          

 
• Log in to Kahoot! 
• Go to www.kahoot.com and login using your Google credentials.

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     Work Time                        

 

• Play the review game.

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     Assessment / Homework                     

• • Complete Vocabulary List IV Assignment 47.0 in Google Classroom.
  • Read Chapters 1-7 of the novel and complete the Study Guide Questions.  Turn it in when done!
  • Complete the TREES essay question in Google Classroom.

  
  
• Links to Chapter Reviews for To Kill a Mockingbird
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7

• Below are the Assignments in Google Classroom and their Due Dates for your reference.
  
  Click Here for a very simplistic summary of each chapter.  This is not a substitute for reading the novel, but will help you recall the facts of each chapter.
  
  ELA ASSIGNMENTS
  
  

  Assignment Number	Title	Status	Notes
  43.0	Study Guide Questions	Due date extended	Once we all have Chromebooks, I will ask everyone to begin turning this in for check ins.
  46.0	Blog Post #5	Due date extended.	Many of you have not turned this in.  But once everyone has Chromebooks you will be able to peer review via Google Doc sharing.
  44.0	Taking a Stand Notice and Wonder Chart	Due	This should have been turned in.
  45.0	Frayer Model	Due
  47.0	Vocabulary List IV Flash Cards	Due once everything counts.
  48.0	Mentor Report	Due date extended.
  49.0	Racism Vs. Prejudice	Due once everything begins to count.

   April  16, 2020                                  

     Announcements                  

• Be sure to check your Gmail 2x everyday!  And the Class Blog.  It is more important than ever so we can stay informed and connected!
• New Schedule moving Forward
• Periods 1, 2, 4 and 6:  10:30-10:50
• Periods 5AC and BD: 11:00-11:20
• If you know anyone that needs a Chromebook, the district is giving them out on Monday from Edison Tech.  Call 585-262-8700 if you or someone you know needs a Chromebook!
• What's coming... 
• Accountability for students. This means your grades may soon begin to count for your grade!  We don't know exactly when.
• 20% Percent Time Project is still on!

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Zoom Class Guidelines

     Learning Target(s)                   

• I review the important events in chapters 1-7 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

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     Mini-Lesson:  Reviewing Chapters 1-7!          

 
• Review sites on YouTube 

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     Work Time                                        

 

• Go over answers to Study Guide Questions.

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     Assessment / Homework                     

• • Complete Vocabulary List IV Assignment 47.0 in Google Classroom.
  • Read Chapters 1-7 of the novel and complete the Study Guide Questions.  Turn it in when done!
  • Complete the TREES essay question in Google Classroom.

  
  
• Links to Chapter Reviews for To Kill a Mockingbird
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7

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