Monday, September 05, 2016

Writing Sample

Intro lesson
1Bell Ringer:
In your One Note Notebook
Write the Sentence.  Write the answer.  Place an arrow from the underlined word to the part of the sentence that serves as the context clue.

 In the ring, the two boxers were antagonists,  but in their private lives they were good friends.
–A. a supporters     B. enemies     C. examples
THERE ARE TWO WORD TODAY: 

ILL WILL BETWEEN THE TWO FAMILIES GOES BACK SO MANY GENERATIONS THAT NOBODY REMEMBERS WHAT ORIGINALLY CAUSED THE ANIMOSITY.

–A.  strong dislike      B. admiration  C.  great fear

My amiable dog greets both strangers and old friends with a happy yip and energetic tail-wagging.
–A. intelligent  B. uncaring  C. good-natured

HOMEWORK
Students received Vocabulary Packets
Homework:  For Tuesday, 9/ 6
Complete vocab unit 1
On a separate paper, write original sentences for each vocab word.
*****BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE CONTEXT CLUES FOR EACH WORD IN YOUR SENTENCES.

REFLECTIVE WRITING:

THE SCREAM (Click on the following link)


Goals:  Students will complete their rough drafts

Students will check their work in  to www.Grammarly
Students will submit their work to Www.turnitin.com
Students will engage in cooperative analysis
(Read, Respond and Reflect/ write about the works of other students)

Reflection


THE NEED TO THINK REFLECTIVELY IMPROVES YOUR ABILITY TO READ CRITICALLY AND ANALYZE IDEAS PRESENTED IN CLASS AS WELL AS DAILY EXPERIENCES. AS YOU WRITE, YOU CLARIFY YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. THE PROCESS OF THINKING AND WRITING REFLECTIVELY HELPS YOU TO LAY PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR ALL OF YOUR CREATIVE WORK.

THINKING REFLECTIVELY HELPS YOU:

UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF REFLECTIVE WRITING
RECOGNISE THE BENEFITS OF REFLECTING ON YOUR DEVELOPING AN IDEA OR PHILOSOPHY

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK TO VIEW THE PAINTING:

PAINTING: THE SCREAM
ARTIST: EDVARD MUNCH

ASSIGNMENT: STUDY THE PAINTING ABOVE. PLACE YOURSELF IN THE COMPOSITION AND EXPERIENCE THE MESSAGE THAT THE ARTIST, EDVARD MUNCH, IS ATTEMPTING TO CONVEY. IF YOU ARE THE PERSON MUNCH IS PAINTING, WHAT HAVE YOU JUST EXPERIENCED? WHY ARE YOU HERE? WHAT IS EDVARD MUNCH'S MESSAGE? WHAT DO YOU SEE? INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS INTO YOUR ESSAY:

1. YOUR EMOTIONAL REACTION

2. WHAT EMOTION IS BEING EXPRESSED?

3. HOW DO THE COLORS INFLUENCE THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT? (COMMENT ON THE USE OF COLOR, DIRECTION, BRUSHSTROKES USED)

CLOSURE ACTIVITY: 
AT THE END OF EACH CLASS, STUDENTS WILL EVALUATE THEIR WORK. THIS WILL PROMOTE THE ABILITY TO SELF AND PEER EDIT. IT WILL ALSO FACILITATE THE GOAL OF POSITIVE RESPONSE. 

DAILY CLOSURE ACTIVITY:(CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE DAY WHEN COMPLETING THE CLOSURE ACTIVITY 
Friday, 8/28: WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR RESPONSES AS FIGURATIVE OR LITERAL? EXPLAIN 


STANDARD - 1.2.11.C: EXAMINE THE AUTHOR’S EXPLICIT AND IMPLICIT BIAS AND ASSUMPTIONS, BELIEFS ABOUT A SUBJECT, USE OF FACT AND/OR OPINION, AND/OR THE AUTHOR’S ARGUMENT OR DEFENSE OF A CLAIM AS RELATED TO ESSENTIAL AND NON-ESSENTIAL INFORMATION.
STANDARD - 1.8.11.C: ANALYZE, SYNTHESIZE, AND INTEGRATE DATA, CREATING A REASONED PRODUCT THAT SUPPORTS AND APPROPRIATELY ILLUSTRATES INFERENCES AND CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM RESEARCH.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Welcome

Integrated English Syllabus

Contact Information:

Instructor:                           Mrs. Theresa Christian

Email Address:                  tchristian@berwicksd.org

Planning Period:            2

Text and Resource Materials:
Student Laptop
3 ring binder

            Required Text:
Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 9 / 10
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Course Description:
·         An accelerated, honors-level course (1.5 credits) integrating advanced composition skills, academic writing, and a wide variety of world literature from multiple genres.
Core Ideas:
·         an accelerated course (1.5 credits) in preparation for English Department AP offerings
·         Literature content – “breadth over depth”
·         Assessment philosophy – “depth of analysis”
·         Reading focus – comprehension and analysis (literary and rhetorical choices)
·         Writing focus – the development of advanced composition skills in academic writing
·         Keystone test preparation – How to score advanced?
·         Pacing – finish main curriculum by May; review main ideas, concepts, skills; prepare for Keystone exam
·         Independent reading – “practice becomes habit”
·         *Drama unit – Draw parallels to the major themes and readings studied and read throughout the year
·         At conclusion of course, students will have the skills necessary to score advanced on Keystone exam and to enter into AP classes.

Prerequisites:  Application required

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.    Become more open-minded and well-rounded, and to understand the importance of being a life-long learner who is willing to study and understand new ideas, philosophies, and concepts.

2.       Expand their vocabulary.

3.       Further develop their critical thinking skills through reading and writing.

4.      Intensify their study and analysis of literature (both fiction and nonfiction).

5.       Perfect their writing and communication skills through various types of writing.

6.       Use computers and other types of media for learning purposes such as for research regarding novel background information and themes.


EXPECTATIONS:
1. You are expected to bring your laptop.
2. You will be given a large amount of outside readings.  
3. All homework and outside readings will be graded. (ex: homework check, quiz, or test)
4. You are expected to bring all required materials to class
5. Homework and projects will have specific due dates.
6. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to consult the blog and complete your work.  
*Please see the school policy on make-up work in your handbook
7. Turn in computer usage form.  


Common Core:
Reading
CC.1.3.9-10.B
L.F.2.1.1
L.F.2.1.1
L.F.2.3.4
L.F. 1.1
L.F.2.3.1
L.F.2.1.2

CC.1.3.9-10
L.F.1.1
L.F.1.3.1
L.F.1.3.2
L.F.2.3.6
L.F.2.5.2
C.C.1.5.9-10.C
L.F.2.3.5
L.F.2.2.3
CC.1.3.9-10.E 
CC.1.3.9-10.E
CC.1.3.9-10.K
L.F.1.2 & 2.5.1
L.F.1.3.2
L.F.1.2.3
L.F.1.2.2
L.F.1.2.1 & 3
L.F.2.4.1
L.F.1.2.4



Writing
CC.1.4.9-10
CC.1.4.9-10.B
CC.1.4.9-10.K
CC.1.4.9-10.E
CC.1.4.9-10.G
CC.1.4.9-10.H
CC.1.4.9-10.C
CC.1.4.9-10.I
CC.1.4.9-10.J
CC.1.4.9-10.T
CC.1.4.9-10.L

CC.1.4.9-10.W
CC.1.4.9-10.W
CC.1.5.9-10.C
CC.1.4.9-10.V

CC.1.4.9-10.W
CC.1.5.9-10.U
CC.1.5.9-10.F
CC.1.5.9-10













Bell Ringer:
1.Sign in to your computer.  Sign in to your One Drive.  Access your Class Notebook for Integrated.
Click on the section labeled DAILY WORKSHEETS.  Next, select Bell Ringer.  Follow the directions.
Bell Ringer- For each bell ringer, you will write the correct answer and circle the relevant context clues in the sentence. Then write your own sentence using the word in context.  That means we must be able to tell the meaning of the word from the detail in your sentence.
- ◦Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term.  Circle the context clues.
◦Florence Nightingale, the famous nursing reformer, had the eccentric habit of carrying a pet owl around in one of her pockets.
–A. ordinary    B. odd  C. careful

- ◦Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term.  Circle the context clues.

 The great ballplayer and civil rights leader Jackie Robinson was the epitome of both physical and moral strength.
A. a perfect model  B. an opposite  C. a main cause

, 8/27-Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term.  Circle the context clues

Adamant in his support of gun control, Senator Keen won’t give in to pressure from powerful opponents.

A. firm      B. uncertain      C. flexible

Friday, May 20, 2016

Mockingbird 5/20-6/1

Friday, 5/20- Today we are going to go over chapter 22
Weekend Homework- Read up to and including chapter 25. 
There will be a quiz on Monday

Monday, 5/23


Today we will have a quiz on chapters 23-25

Tuesday-Friday- You will be in the library completing a research project
***However, you have until Tuesday, 5/31 to finish the novel
Be prepared for a quiz and a discussion on the novel when you return on Tuesday, 5/31

Also, you will complete 2 journals

One from  9
 and one from 10

Please turn them in to www.turnitin.com

(This means you have from Tuesday- Monday to finish the novel)



Monday- No School

Tuesday-5/31

Quiz on the last chapters of the novel
Turn in journals

Wednesday, 6/1- Friday, 6/3- Mockingbird movie


Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, 5/17
-Review Chapter 18
Begin Chapter 19
Finish reading 19 for Homework

Wednesday, 5-18
-Begin 20 and 21
Homework:  Finish reading chapter 20 and 21




Thursday, 5/19
Review 21
Begin Chapter 22
Homework:  Finish Chapter 23

Friday, 5/20
Review Chapter 23
Begin Reading Chapter 24

Homework:
Read Chapters 24-26
Quiz Monday



Complete Packet Questions as you read

GOALS:
 -Students will discuss the following concepts: Poverty,  Racism, Courage
-Students will identify literary terms:  Metaphor, simile, Conflict, Allusion
-Students will review vocabulary from the text  (VOCAB IS LOCATED IN THEIR STUDENT PACKETS)

CC.1.2.9-10.A: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Monday, May 16, 2016

TKAM 18-24

TKAM
Monday, 5/16

Today we will have a quiz on chapters 16-17

Today:
Students will read chapter 14 (silently) and complete packet work

Homework:
Finish reading chapter 18

Work on corresponding packet questions


Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, 5/17
-Review Chapter 18
Begin Chapter 19
Finish reading 19 for Homework

Wednesday, 5-18
-Begin 20 and 21
Homework:  Finish reading chapter 20 and 21



Thursday, 5/19
Review 21
Begin Chapter 22
Homework:  Finish Chapter 23

Friday, 5/20
Review Chapter 23
Begin Reading Chapter 24

Homework:
Read Chapters 24-26
Quiz Monday



Complete Packet Questions as you read

GOALS:
 -Students will discuss the following concepts: Poverty,  Racism, Courage
-Students will identify literary terms:  Metaphor, simile, Conflict, Allusion
-Students will review vocabulary from the text  (VOCAB IS LOCATED IN THEIR STUDENT PACKETS)

CC.1.2.9-10.A: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

TKAM

Wednesday, 5/11

Tomorrow we will have a quiz on chapters 13-14

Today:
Students will read chapter 14 (silently) and complete packet work

Homework:
Finish reading chapter 14
Be prepared for a 13-14 quiz

**Work on journal 4 - Due Friday, 5/13


Looking Ahead:

Thursday: Review 13-14
Friday: Read chapter 15
              Journal 4 is due

Monday, 5/16Hmk:  -Read Chapters 16-17
           -Complete all vocab and packet work up to and including chapter 17

GOALS:
 -Students will discuss the following concepts: Poverty,                      Racism, Courage
-Students will identify literary terms:  Metaphor, simile,                   Conflict, Allusion
-Students will review vocabulary from the text  (VOCAB IS LOCATED IN THEIR STUDENT PACKETS)

CC.1.2.9-10.A: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Tuesday, May 03, 2016

Chapters 6- 11

Tuesday, 5/3


Today we will go over Chapter 6


-Students will present their (3) talking points

Students will complete journal 1 and 2 by Friday, 3/6
Link to Journal Instructions:
http://www.bhscomp1.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-kill-mockingbird-journals.html


****On Friday, you will have a vocab test (1-6) along with your journals

Wednesday, 5/4- Thursday, 5/6
Classwork: Read Chapter 7
Hmk: Read Chapter 8

Thursday- (Chapter 7 Quiz) 
Review Chapter 8
Continue Reading Chapter 9

Friday, Vocab Test
Turn in journals to www.turnitin.com

Classwork:
Finish Reading Ch 9; Begin Reading ch 10

Hmk:  -Read Chapters 10 and 11 

           -Complete all vocab and packet work up to and including chapter 11

GOALS:
 -Students will discuss the following concepts: Poverty,                      Racism, Courage
-Students will identify literary terms:  Metaphor, simile,                   Conflict, Allusion
-Students will review vocabulary from the text  (VOCAB IS LOCATED IN THEIR STUDENT PACKETS)

CC.1.2.9-10.A: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Monday, May 02, 2016

Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 3-5

Goal: Students will review chapters 3-5 in TKAM
          Students will discuss the following concepts: Poverty,                      Racism, Courage
          Students will identify literary terms:  Metaphor, simile,                   Conflict, Allusion
          Students will review vocabulary from the text






Bell Ringer:
Quiz on chapters 1-5

**Be ready for a type 2 quiz tomorrow (Wednesday)- ch 3-5

1. Take quiz....No books
2. Make sure your packet work and vocabulary terms are completed.
3. Please place a page number and example of each word used in the vocabulary list.
4. Vocabulary will be checked and graded tomorrow


Students will review homework 
Students will read chapter 6 for homework and note three events for discussion
Students will review answers questions in activity packet


CC.1.2.9-10.A: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.