Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Turkey Tuesday 11.25.14

Freshman College Prep Agenda
Tuesday: November 25, 2014
EQ:  How does an author’s message differ across a variety of mediums?
What skills have I mastered so far?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away for now

1.     Of Mice and Men
a.     Written analysis of scenes: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are emphasized in each account. 
b.     Complete written response.  Review, revise, submit.
2.     Strengths and Weaknesses
a.     Blog
b.     Grades
c.     Goals

HW: Enjoy your break!

Today, your students came up with this list of items to review for the final exam (and how they think it will be assessed):

Identify lit devices (based on use in story)
Identify theme (read a story)
Annotate (take notes on provided story)
Reading comprehension (read story; respond)
Summarizing (read article; provide accurate summary)
Quote Integration (read story; write response; include integrated quote)
Essay response (from reading)
Punctuation/grammar/MLA format
Identifying story elements (Explain WHY elements get used)
Central Claim--identify or write our own. Or both.  

We will go over exactly what is on the exam next week, with suggestions about how to prepare, but for now, students should review this list, and considering strengths and weaknesses, begin to prepare/review for the exam.



Junior Honors Agenda
Tuesday: November 25, 2014

EQ: How do ideas come across differently in different medium?
Tech Expectations: Closed and put away
1.     Gatsby film #2
a.     Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are emphasized in each account.
2.     Written response
a.     Share
b.     Submit

HW:  Have a great break!

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1.  Which version of the film did you think was better? Why?
2.  Which version of the film did you LIKE better?  Why?



Junior College Prep Agenda
Tuesday: November 25, 2014

EQ: What is best about my writing?  What do I wish I could still improve?
What elements of a text are most important?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away for now

1.      Essays
a.     Read aloud
b.     Adjustments, if needed
c.     Submit
2.      Article for discussion
a.     Q’s
b.     Share
c.     Discuss

HW: Have a great break!

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1.  Did you make any adjustments to your essay before you turned it in?
2.  What did you think of the article you read today?  What is your opinion on the topic?






Monday, November 24, 2014

Make It Happen Monday 11.24.14

Freshman College Prep Agenda
Monday: November 24, 2014
EQ:  How does an author’s message differ across a variety of mediums?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     R&R #27
2.     Of Mice and Men film
a.     Written analysis of scenes

Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are emphasized in each account.



HW: none

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1.  What scene did you select to write about?
2.  What about the film surprised you most?

Junior Honors Agenda
Monday: November 24, 2014

EQ: How do ideas come across differently in different medium?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     Gatsby film #1
a.     Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are emphasized in each account.

HW:  None

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1.  What scene did you find most interesting?
2.  How do  you think the newer version will be different?


Junior College Prep Agenda
Monday: November 24, 2014

EQ: Why read?  What sort of reading material will encourage me to read more?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.      Pro-Ant Agreement Review Warm-up
2.     Library Visit
3.     R&R # 18

HW: Final draft for TOMORROW.  AN ACTUAL PRINTED, PAPER COPY.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1.  What did you write about for What's Your Story?
2.  What do you still need to do to work on your draft?
3.  Did you select something new to read?