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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

TKAM Essay introduction, Do/What Chart and Brainstorm

Objectives:
-Dissect writing prompt, identifying writing tasks in a “do/what” chart
-Generate possible text evidence to be used in essay via a brainstorming activity
-Select best evidence and develop appropriate analysis on teacher-provided evidence collector

Agenda:
-Honors go on Google classroom to read directions on the Supplemental novel
-Honors prompt
-Complete the Do/What Chart and begin the brainstorming process

HW:
Honors-Choose extra novel, check it out from the library and bring it to class by Wednesday, 10/24
Honors-Fill out the brainstorm for body paragraph #1 on brainstorm

CP-Fill out character #1 on the -CP evidence collector

Monday, October 8, 2018

TKAM Final Exam

Objectives:
-Demonstrate knowledge of TKAM story, characters, and plot via a multiple choice test

Agenda:
-Turn in TKAM study guide
-TKAM Final Exam via Illuminate


Homework:
None

Friday, October 5, 2018

Socratic Seminar Discussion Quiz

Objectives:
-Discuss open-ended, teacher-created discussion questions in a Socratic Seminar, utilizing text evidence and academic discourse

Agenda:

-Turn in Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket
-Socratic Seminar Peer Review Sheet
-Socratic Seminar Discussion Quiz
-TKAM Study Guide

HW:
Finish TKAM Study Guide Due Monday 10/8
The TKAM Final Exam is on Monday 10/8

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Vocab Test and Prep for Friday's Socratic Seminar

Objectives:
-Demonstrate knowledge of TKAM vocabulary words through a multiple choice quiz

Agenda:
-Turn in Vocab packets
-TKAM Ch 15-30 Vocab Quiz on Illuminate
-Turn in Week 6 TKAM packet
-Powerpoint on Fish Bowl explanation
-Academic Phrases
-Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket

HW:


Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Finish TKAM Novel

Objectives:
Analyze textual evidence and make connections to previous chapters in TKAM.
Make observations about characters based on textual evidence.

Agenda:
-Read Chapter 31 in class
-College Prep only TKAM Ch 29-31 on Google classroom
-Honors kids Revisit Significant Text Excerpts and add to the overall significance of the quote to the novel as a whole
-Begin Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket due Friday 10/5


HW:
Socratic Seminar Entry Ticket due Friday 10/5

Study last 6 vocabulary terms, vocab test tomorrow and the vocab packet is also due tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Analysis review and Ch. 29 TKAM

Objectives:
Students will analyze textual evidence in order to respond in writing to various critical thinking questions. Specifically, they will evaluate, compare and contrast and make predictions regarding the characters and themes relevant to the last chapters of TKAM.

Agenda:
-Chapter 27 and 28 Review
-Ch. 27 and 28 Analysis focus review on Google Classroom
-Read Ch. 29 in class


HW:
All: Read Ch. 30
All: Family income survey due tomorrow (15 point assignment)

H: work on Sig Text Excerpts 5 & 6 due tomorrow


Monday, October 1, 2018

Analysis Practice with Chapters 25 and 26 Review

Objectives:
-Define vocabulary and construct an original showing sentence utilizing the new terms
-Practice making a claim, writing contextual lead-ins, and providing analysis
-Prepare for the TKAM final by completing the TKAM study guide

Agenda:
-Vocabulary BELLWORK Vague
-Vocabulary BELLWORK Repertoire
-Chapter 25 & 26 Review
-Whole class reading of Ch. 27

Homework:
All:  Read Ch. 28 TKAM and complete: TKAM HW Chapters 27 and 28
Honors: work on Significant Text Excerpt #5 due and 6 due Wednesday, 10/3
ALL: Complete the Family Income survey, yes, this is a 15 point assignment.

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