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Quarter 1, Week 10 of 10

Monday, September 30
Due Today: MP 2 Revision using the story circle
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. .W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 10 minutes to answer questions on the worksheet
    • Attach the worksheet to the next LEFT page in your INB
    • Answer the questions on the RIGHT page
    • For Question 8, only respond up to "Are your wishes realistic?"
  2. After: Read "The Power of Wishing" on pp. 304-305 in The Writer's Journey
    • Discuss the implications of the reading on your character development practices
  3. Then: Answer the rest of Question 8 about a character from your current story on the next LEFT page of your INB
  4. Next (time-permitting): Continue Revision of Major Project #2
Target Practice: I can use my knowledge of the power of wishing to improve my Major Project #2 hero's journey story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising Major Project 2. Use the worksheet from class and the section of The Writer's Journey entitled "Stories are Alive" on pp. 299-311 to improve your writing
Wednesday, October 2
Due Today: MP 2 Revision using "The Power of Wishing"
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up with image (image provided in class)
    • 1 min. 30 sec. to list descriptive words about the image
    • 2 min. to write story (no story-starter provided for this one)
  2. After: Click here to learn how effective dialogue is written. Read the entire article. Taking notes on what works, effective examples, and your own thoughts as you read is HIGHLY SUGGESTED.
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my knowledge of how to write effective dialogue to improve my Major Project #2 hero's journey story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising Major Project 2 using new knowledge about how to write effective dialogue
Friday, October 4
Due Today: MP 2 Revision using effective dialogue
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up: A day in the life of a...
    • Write from the perspective of an object (object will be provided for everyone to write about)
  2. After: Rubric Revision (See the rubric in Google Classroom)
    • Read someone-else's writing, using the rubric to score it. Write a one-paragraph annotation that uses language from each category on the rubric as justification for the overall score.
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my learning from the writer's checklist to improve my Major Project #2 story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising Major Project 2 until tonight at midnight
  • Explore the outside world over the break! As you do, try to find the poetry in it...
Looking Ahead...Enjoy the break!
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Quarter 1, Week 8 of 10

Monday, September 23
Due Today: INB Vocabulary ((35 adjectives)
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. .W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up with image (image provided in class)
    • 1 min. 30 sec. to list descriptive words about the image
    • 2 min. to write story (no story-starter provided for this one)
  2. After: Tips from a pro for writing the hero's journey (click here for the video)
    • There is one image of fowl language on paper
    • The video includes analysis of Chris Nolan's Batman: The Dark Knight
    • Click here for story circle worksheet (printed version provided in class)
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my knowledge of the story circle to improve my Major Project #2 hero's journey story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Leave Vocabulary List on Period 5 shelf for grading (you'll get it back on Wednesday)
  • Continue revising Major Project 2. Use the Story Circle worksheet provided in class to see if you've included all of the story elements.
Wednesday, September 25
Due Today: Continue writing Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up with image (image provided in class)
    • 1 min. 30 sec. to list descriptive words about the image
    • 2 min. to write story (no story-starter provided for this one)
  2. After: Click here for seven tips for learning how to self-edit creative writing
    • print and annotate the article OR take notes in your INB
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. Next: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my knowledge of the story circle to improve my Major Project #2 hero's journey story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising Major Project 2
Friday, September 27
Due Today: Continue Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up: A day in the life of a...
    • Write from the perspective of an object (object will be provided for everyone to write about)
  2. After: Writer's Checklist (click here to see the checklist)
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my learning from the writer's checklist to improve my Major Project #2 story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising Major Project 2
Looking Ahead...Final Draft of the Story!
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Quarter 1, Week 8 of 10

INB Vocabulary Due next Monday! 

Monday, September 16
Due Today: Begin Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Setup note-taking tool for film
    1. Title the next left and right pages in your INB Star Wars and the Hero's Journey.
    2. Fold the left page in half. Then, draw a line across about halfway down the page.
    3. You should have four boxes. Title the boxes: Step and Example, Step Explanation, Archetype and Example, Archetype Explanation 
  2. After: Watch Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
  3. Then: RIGHT page summary of steps and archetypes viewed in the film today. RIGHT page reflection on how this knowledge will help develop student stories following the same structure.
  4. Next: Reminder about INB Vocabulary adjectives due by next Monday (35 adjective entries)
Target Practice: I can identify and explain how elements of the hero's journey and archetypes are used to effectively tell a story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • We will be finishing Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) during the next class. If you or your family have personal or religious beliefs that do not allow you to watch this film, please contact me before classtime on Wednesday. You will be excused from the activities associated with the film and report to the KKHS Library for duration of the film.
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives by Monday, September 23. Leave on the Period 5 shelf by 2:15 on Monday for grading.
  • Optional: Choose a location in the community to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Wednesday, September 18
Due Today: Continue writing Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Setup note-taking tool for film.
    • Title the next left and right pages in your INB Star Wars and the Hero's Journey.
    • Fold the left page in half. Then, draw a line across about halfway down the page.You should have four boxes. 
    • Title the boxes: Step and Example, Step Explanation, Archetype and Example, Archetype Explanation 
  2. After: Watch Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
  3. During: Complete note-taking activity
  4. Next: On the right page of the INB, summarize how the film used elements of the hero's journey and archetypes to tell a story. Then, reflect on how you can use similar storytelling techniques in your own writing.
Target Practice: I can identify and explain how elements of the hero's journey and archetypes are used to effectively tell a story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue drafting a story for Major Project #2 using your learning from class. I will be meeting with students individually beginning Friday to discuss progress.
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives by Monday, September 23. Leave on the Period 5 shelf by 2:15 on Monday for grading.
  • Optional: Choose a location in the community to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Friday, September 20
Due Today: Continue Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up
  2. After: Plain Vanilla Discussion Strategy for story ideas
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use elements of the hero's journey and archetypes to effectively create my own story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue drafting a story for Major Project #2 using your learning from class. I will be meeting with students individually beginning Friday to discuss progress.
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives by Monday, September 23. Leave on the Period 5 shelf by 2:15 on Monday for grading.
  • Optional: Choose a location in the community to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Looking Ahead...INB Vocabulary and Revising the Hero's Journey!
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Quarter 1, Week 7 of 10

Mid-quarter Grades Released This Week!
Monday, September 9
Due Today: partner story
Learning Target: W.11-12.3 Write narratives focused on a theme with attention to character development. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up
  2. After: The Most Common Character Archetypes reading activity
  3. Then: Listening to A Philadelphia Story for the hero's journey structure and character archetypes
    • notes should be taken on the left page of your INB.
  4. Next: Consider ideas for your next major project. This story must follow the hero's journey structure and include the character archetypes needed for your story. See instructions on Google Classroom.
Target Practice: I have several ideas for my next major project that follows the hero's journey. Fist-5?
Homework
  • We will be watch Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) over the next few classes. If you or your family have personal or religious beliefs that do not allow you to watch this film, please contact me before classtime on Wednesday. You will be excused from the activities associated with the film and report to the KKHS Library for duration of the film.
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives ONLY
  • Optional: Choose a location in the community to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Wednesday, September 11
Due Today: Several Ideas for second Major Project
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Setup note-taking tool for film
    1. Title the next left and right pages in your INB Star Wars and the Hero's Journey.
    2. Fold the left page in half. Then, draw a line across about halfway down the page.
    3. You should have four boxes. Title the boxes: Step and Example, Step Explanation, Archetype and Example, Archetype Explanation 
  2. After: Watch Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
  3. During: Complete note-taking activity
  4. Next: On the right page of the INB, summarize how the film used elements of the hero's journey and archetypes to tell a story. Then, reflect on how you can use similar storytelling techniques in your own writing.
Target Practice: I can identify and explain how elements of the hero's journey and archetypes are used to effectively tell a story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Begin drafting a story for Major Project #2
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives ONLY
  • Optional: Choose a location in the community to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Friday, September 13
Due Today: Begin a story for Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Watch Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
  2. During: Complete note-taking activity
  3. Then: On the right page of the INB, summarize how the film used elements of the hero's journey and archetypes to tell a story. Then, reflect on how you can use similar storytelling techniques in your own writing.
  4. Next: Individual student-teacher meetings to brainstorm or continue stories
Target Practice: I can identify and explain how elements of the hero's journey and archetypes are used to effectively tell a story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Begin drafting a story for Major Project #2
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives ONLY
  • Optional: Choose a location in the community to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Looking Ahead...Revising the Hero's Journey!
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Quarter 1, Week 6 of 10 (med-quarter grades)

Mid-quarter Grades Released Next Week!
Tuesday, September 3
Due Today: revisions to MP #1
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: 2 minute stories warm-up
  2. After: Back-and-forth story activity. Here is your story-starter...
    • An abandoned home sat at the top of the hill. Tiberius and Brianna knew the rumors about it, but they had to see it for themselves. They tiptoed their way up the steps, and when they reached the door, it swung open. Inside . . .
  3. During: Individual time to revise Major Project #1
  4. Next: Individual meeting time to discuss Major Project #1
Target Practice: I can use my learning from class to revise Major Project #1. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise the draft of your first Major Project. Check the CRITICAL DATES box on this page for the due-date.
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives ONLY
  • Optional: Choose a location to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Friday, September 6
Due Today: revisions to MP #1
Learning Target: 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: 2 minute stories warm-up
  2. After: Hero's journey activity
  3. Then: What elements of the preface did you find most interesting? Was there anything you can directly apply to MP #1?
  4. Next: Reminder about due-dates (see top-right of this blog if we run out of time)
Target Practice: My first major project is written and I only need to check for language revisions. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise the draft of your first Major Project by this week's due-date. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to final draft due-dates.
  • Continue adding to your Vocabulary list of 35 new adjectives ONLY
  • Optional: Choose a location to observe and take notes in your INB. The observational journal can give you valuable notes for use in your stories. Observe for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your time.
Looking Ahead...The heroes journey!
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