Major Project #5 is due at the end of the quarter, March 15!
Monday, March 5
Due Today: Major Project #5 Proposal
Learning Target: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. L.11-12.5 Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Classwork
- Do Now: Read The 28 Most Powerful Poetry Lines... After reading the full list, choose three and write them out in your journal- along with the poem title and author's name. If you have time, feel free to peruse the comments...there are more!
- After: Search for the three poems that you chose and read each one. After, respond to at least one in your journal. Use the two sets of questions below to guide your response.
- What kind of poem do you think it is? Why do you think the author chose this genre? How does the poem make you feel? Does the author's use of a particular style or poetic devices create this feeling within you?
- Did this activity improve your comfort level with reading poetry? Why or why not?
- Then: Complete the survey on Google Classroom.
- Next: Individual work-time for Major Project #5
Homework
- Continue writing major project #5
Tuesday, March 6
Due Today: open mind
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Classwork
- Do Now: Conduct your own writing warm-up before starting work today (list available to the right, if you need it)
- After: Individual student work time
- During: student-teacher meetings
- Next: Enrichment Reminder: Beginning Acting Showcase, Vocabulary
Target Practice: I can complete a draft of major project #5 for teacher/peer review next week. Fist-5?
Homework
- Continue writing major project #5
Thursday, March 8
Due Today: open mind
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Classwork
- Do Now: Conduct your own writing warm-up before starting work today (list available to the right, if you need it)
- After: Individual student work time
- During: student-teacher meetings
- Next: Enrichment Reminder: Beginning Acting Showcase, Vocabulary
Target Practice: I can complete a draft of major project #5 for teacher/peer review next week.. Fist-5?
- Finish writing a draft of major project #5 by next class
Looking Ahead...finish major project #5 for teacher review next week!
