Saturday

Quarter 1, Week 4 of 9

Be prepared to work on your proposed project EACH DAY for some length of time.
Major Project #1 due by Friday @ 2:15!
Monday, August 28
Due Today: Major Project Draft
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. RI.9-12.10 By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 12-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal entry "Etiam capillus unus habet umbram" (Literally, even one hair has a shadow). In the time provided, respond to the prompt. Remember, this is about warming-up our minds. Write for the ENTIRE TIME! Don't forget today's date on each page.
  2. After: Scheduled work-time for Major Project #1 (30 minutes).
  3. Then: Read and consider the article linked here, and stop at 'recommended reading.'
  4. During: Individual meetings to review first major project.
Target Practice: I can finish Major Project #1 to my own satisfaction by Friday @ 2:15. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete the activity in the article you read in class today in your composition book by Thursday's class.
  • Continue working on Major Project #1. You must complete it by Friday @ 2:15.
Tuesday, August 29
Due Today: None (MP #1 due Friday)
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: How will you use your time today? This is a planning prompt. Your response should be a list of at least three things related to your Major Project #1 you need to accomplish by the end of class today. Estimate times next to each item.
  2. After: Scheduled work-time for Major Project #1 (30 minutes).
  3. During: Individual meetings to review first major project.
  4. During: Individual meetings to review first major project.
Target Practice: I can finish Major Project #1 to my own satisfaction by Friday @ 2:15. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue working on your first Major Project. It is due by 2:15 on Friday.
Thursday, August 31
Due Today: None (last day for MP #1 help)
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: What have you learned about the medium you chose for your MP #1? A medium is the format you chose to tell your story: poem, personal narrative, short story, fan fiction, script, song, etc. If you cannot answer this question, then write about the medium. Why did you choose it? What do you still need to learn? How will you learn it?
  2. After: Scheduled work-time for Major Project #1 (60 minutes).
  3. During: Individual meetings to review first major project.
  4. Reminder: Turn-in MP #1 by 2:15 on Friday.
Target Practice: I can finish Major Project #1 to my own satisfaction by Friday @ 2:15. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Major Project #1 due by Friday @ 2:15
  • Answer the question posted on Google Classroom after watching the video
Looking Ahead...Discussing success in the course, and struggles so far!
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Sunday

Quarter 1, Week 3 of 9

Be prepared to work on your proposed project EACH DAY for some length of time.
Check-out the 2017 Eddie Would Go Contest!
Monday, August 21
Due Today: Letter of Intent Draft
Learning Target: W.11-12.3 Write narratives focused on a theme with attention to character development. L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts. L.11-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and content specific words and phrases.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal entry "castigat ridendo mores" (literally, laughing corrects morals). In the time provided, respond to the prompt. Remember, this is about warming-up our minds. Write for the ENTIRE TIME! Don't forget today's date on each page.
  2. After: Individual meetings to approve/update letters of intent  for Major Project #1(see Google Classroom).
  3. Then: Scheduled work-time for Major Project #1 (30 minutes).
  4. Next: Working on Syntax with Khan Academy.
Target Practice: I know what I will be doing for my first Major Project of Quarter 1 and can begin drafting. Fist-5?
Homework
  • continue working on your first Major Project. 
  • Begin Observation Journal: Go to a public eating area/establishment, observe, consider, and take notes on the environment for 20-30 minutes. Do this at least twice before class tomorrow. Make sure to date the pages. Please be safe, and write copious, organized notes.
Tuesday, August 22
Due Today: Observation journal
Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: What did you learn from your observation activity? You have 10 minutes to respond. Remember that this is a warm-up activity. So, write for the ENTIRE TIME.
  2. After: Write with Excellence article using the Text Rendering Protocol.
  3. Then: Scheduled work-time for Major Project #1 (30 minutes).
  4. Next: Open Questions about checkpoints, scheduling, grading, etc.
Target Practice: I can use observational learning to enhance my first Major Project in Quarter 1. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue your observational journal by going to two different places and observing for 20-30 minutes each (movie theatre, mall, park, sporting event, play, busy parking lot, grocery store, etc. Please be safe, and write copious notes.
  • Continue working your first Major Project.
Thursday, August 24
Due Today: Observation journal #2
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: What did you learn from your observation activity? You have 10 minutes to respond. Remember that this is a warm-up activity. So, write for the ENTIRE TIME.
  2. After: Short discussion about the value of observation when writing a story.
  3. Then: Scheduled work-time for Major Project #1 (60 minutes).
  4. Next: Draft of Major Project #1 should be ready by Monday!
Target Practice: I will be able to have a draft of my first major project by Monday during class. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete a draft of your first major project by Monday @ classtime.
  • Optional: continue your observation journals if they help you gain new insight about characters, situations, life, etc.
Looking Ahead...Major Project #1 due by next Friday @ midnight!
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Quarter 1, Week 2 of 9

Drop your bag anywhere with an orange bag sign.
Make sure your phone is off. I will let you know if and when you might need it later.
Monday, August 14
Due Today: 3 Personal Narrative Ideas, Finished Name Tag
Learning Target: L.9-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain-specific words and phrases. W.9-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. RL.9-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: In your composition book, copy the phrase below. You will have 10 minutes to write about it's meaning and relevance to you. Make sure to write today's date at the top of each page used.
    • Nosce te ipsum (know yourself)
  2. After: Read A View from Mt. Ritter by Joseph T. O'Connor
  3. Then: Collaborate using the Text Rendering Protocol
  4. Next: Free-write a story in your composition book about one of the three events you brought with you to class today. After writing, read your story for the theme of nosce te ipsum (know yourself). Remember to title it Personal Narrative Free-write, and label each page with today's date.
Target Practice: I can continue drafting a personal narrative that reveals a story where the character, either real or imagined, is finding him/herself. Fist-5?
Homework
  • continue drafting the story begun in class today for small group reading on Thursday during class.
Thursday, August 17
Due Today: Classroom Supplies
Learning Target: L.9-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain-specific words and phrases. W.9-12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. RL.9-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: In your composition book, copy the phrase below. You will have 10 minutes to write about it's meaning and relevance to you. Make sure to write today's date at the top of each page used.
    • Non omnes vagantes aberrarunt (not all those who wander are lost)
  2. After: Discuss how the two phrases from this week's 'Do Now's apply to the writing.
  3. Then: pair readings of story from Monday's class & audience responses.
  4. Next: Drafting the letter of intent proposing an idea for Major Project #1
Target Practice: I can revise my narrative for possible use as Major Project #1 OR I can write a proposal for major project #1 other than the narrative. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Complete a draft letter of intent for the first major project (Google Classroom)
  • Continue revising the narrative story to follow the theme of nosce te ipsum and/or non omnes vagantes aberrarunt.
Looking Ahead...Making a Decision on Major Project #1!
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Monday

Quarter 1, Week 1 of 9

Drop your bag in the front of the anywhere with an orange bag sign.
Make sure your phone is off and in your bag OR off and charging at the charge center.
Wednesday, August 9
Due Today: None
Learning Target: L.9-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain-specific words and phrases. RI.9-12.5 Analyze how claims are developed and refined by structure. SL.9-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Find your seat and read the message on the front board.
  2. After: Review KKHS folder or Planner Pages
  3. Then: Collaboration Animal Survey
  4. Next: Review supplies for class 
Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do to be successful in Creative Writing. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Return ALL signed documents to your 4th Period Teacher on Friday
  • Supplies for next class- to be determined in class today
Thursday, August 10
Due Today: Classroom Supplies
Learning Target: L.9-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain-specific words and phrases. RI.9-12.5 Analyze how claims are developed and refined by structure. SL.9-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Read the syllabus and annotate according to the method in class.
  2. After: Create name tag for collaborative activities (follow instructions given in class)
  3. Then: Stump the Teacher
  4. Next: Make cover using collaboration animal, greatest hope, and greatest fear
Target Practice: I understand and can explain what I need to know and do to be successful in Creative Writing. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Signed syllabus due Monday/Tuesday
  • Arrive to class knowing three different events, people, or experiences that you might like to write a personal narrative about.
Looking Ahead...personal narrative and why it's so important!
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