Sunday

Quarter 1, Week 6 of 9

Major Project #1 will no longer be accepted. If you are continuing MP #1 for your second project, the new score will replace the old one. If not, MP #1 and #2 will be averaged together.
Mid-quarter grades will be final on Tuesday evening! Any changes after that will not be reflected on the report you receive in the mail!
Monday, September 11

Due Today: Draft MP #2 Letter of Intent
Learning Target: L.9-12.6 Acquire and use accurately new academic and domain specific words and phrases. W.9-12.2.E Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Copy the following Latin phrase: Transit umbra, lux permanet (literally, shadow passes, light remains). In the time provided, write what comes to mind. Remember: this is a warm-up activity. So, WRITE FOR THE ENTIRE TIME.
  2. After: Individual meetings to revise, print, and sign Letters of Intent
  3. Then: Turn-in signed letters
  4. Next: Let's see what you know about punctuation!
Target Practice: I know what I will be doing for Major Project #2 and how long it will take me to do it. Fist-5?
Homework

Tuesday, September 12

Due Today: Ideas about publication roles
Learning Target: W.11-12.10 Write routinely over shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Classwork

  1. Do Now: Based on your reading, what magazine publication role(s) would you be most interested in trying-out? In the time provided, respond to the question. Remember: This is a warm-up activity. WRITE FOR THE ENTIRE TIME.
  2. After: Individual meetings, if necessary, about MP #1 scores
  3. During: Individual work/research time for MP #2
  4. Next: Initial assigning of roles for our class literary magazine
Target Practice: I understand why I scored what I did for Major Project #1 and what impact it may have, if any, on Major Project #2. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue working on Major Project #2
  • Contact teacher outside of class if there are any concerns about assigned publication role(s)

Thursday, September 14
Due Today: Started Major Project #2
Learning Target: SL.9-12.1 Arrive prepared for and participate effectively in a range of collaborative activities. W.11-12.10 Write routinely over shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Classwork

  1. Do Now: When you write, is punctuation intentional, or is just something you do without really thinking? Respond to the question in your journal. Remember: This is a warm-up activity. WRITE THE ENTIRE TIME.
  2. After: Finding inspiration when you've met writer's block...Read the article. Use the sticky notes to find something you: Agree with, can Act upon, Argue with, and something that Amuses you.
  3. Then: Conduct Four A's discussion protocol
  4. Next: Independent time to meet with senior editors
Target Practice: I am on track to finish my Major Project #2 by the due-date for publication. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue working on Major Project #1

Looking at samples of publication styles and media!
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