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Quarter 2, Week 10 of 10...Dunskies!

Time to publish!
Monday, December 9
Due Today: Chosen Poem, Story, Warm-up on the shared document
Learning Target: W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products.
Classwork

  1. Do Now: 7 minute writing warm-up: any takers?
  2. After: Share writing
  3. Then: Final edits to the publication
    • Team Awesome-o: Franco, Ana, Spencer, and Trevor (editors)
  4. Next: Who will lead the writing warm-up on Wednesday?
    • Each week, two of the warm-ups will be lead by students
Target Practice: My chosen entry into the publication is ready for final editing. Fist-5?
Homework
  • enjoy the time...
Wednesday, December 18
Due Today: Revision to shared document
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: 5 minute writing warm-up: student-lead.
    • After: Share writing
    • Then: Develop feedback form for the course. What do you think should be on it?
    • Next: Anything else?
    Target Practice: My work in the publication has been edited and approved. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Enjoy the time...
    Friday, December 20
    Due Today: None
    Learning Target: W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: 10 minute writing warm-up: teacher-led reflective warm-up
    2. After: Google Form Course Reflection (go to Google Classroom for the form link)
    3. Then: Individual time to draft a final reflection on the course based on responses to the form
    4. After: Typed final reflection on the course
    Target Practice: I am a better creative writer now than I was before entering the course. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Make sure you have ONE of the following for next semester: new 3-subject notebook or continue using a 5-subject notebook. You will continue having a list of new vocabulary each quarter, as well as note-taking needs for each class.
    Have a fun and safe winter recess!
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    Quarter 2, Week 9 of 10 (the penultimate week!)

    Final call for publication!
    Monday, December 9
    Due Today: Chosen Poem, Story, Warm-up on the shared document
    Learning Target: W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products.
    Classwork

    1. Do Now: 7 minute writing warm-up: found poetry
      • (1 minute) 1st column: look around the room and write the names of objects
      • (1 minute) 2nd column: write as many words as possible that rhyme with dirt
      • (1 minute) 3rd column: write as many words as possible that rhyme with star
      • Write a poem! (4 minutes)
    2. After: Share poems
    3. Then: Meet with your editor to begin final edits to the publication
      • Team Awesome-o: Franco, Ana, Spencer, and Trevor (editors)
    4. Next: Who will lead the writing warm-up on Wednesday and Friday?
      • Each week, two of the warm-ups will be lead by students
    Target Practice: My chosen entry into the publication is ready for final editing. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Major Project #2: Publication Revision. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are being reviewed now.
    • Take some pictures! What is a magazine without pictures? Wednesday is the last day for pictures
    Wednesday, December 11
    Due Today: Revision to shared document
    Learning Target: W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products.
    Classwork
    1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up: student-lead.
      • After: Share writing
      • Then: Whole-group review of the publication
        • Are all parts acceptable for spelling, grammar, and punctuation?
        • Are all parts acceptable for graphic design?
        • Is all work original, including images and/or artwork?
        • Is the final page-count a multiple of 4 (not including front and back cover)?
        • Mr. Fisher will add the adviser/teacher note after all other material has been added.
      • Next: (time-permitting) Preview of Argumentation and Debate
      Target Practice: My work in the publication has been edited and approved. Fist-5?
      Homework
      • Major Project #2: Publication Revision. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are being reviewed now. Friday is the last day for changes
      Friday, December 13
      Due Today: Revisions
      Learning Target: W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products.
      Classwork
      1. Do Now: 10 minute writing warm-up: student-lead.
      2. After: Preview of Argumentation and Debate
        • Learn rhetorical language
        • Visit to Maui County Courthouse
        • Presentations from local law enforcement, judiciary, and political communities
        • Classroom debates: formal vs. informal
        • Participation with the Debate Club (Mr. DiMartino and Ms.VanAlstine)
      3. Then: Final changes to class publication
        • Today is the day. I will be sending it to print next week.
      4. During: Individual meetings with teacher about progress in the course
      Target Practice: I have helped someone else produce and/or edit their work for inclusion in the class publication. Fist-5?
      Homework
      • Make sure you have ONE of the following for next semester: new 3-subject notebook or continue using a 5-subject notebook. You will continue having a list of new vocabulary each quarter, as well as note-taking needs for each class.
      Looking Ahead...Wrapping-up Creative Writing for the year!
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