Monday, March 2, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Progress, Reading Schedule Adjustment, Study Guides, Quickwrite Responses
3. Progress on NoRedInk, Kahoot! on Colons and Semicolons
4. SOL BootCamp Writing & Grammar Activities - Questions on Colons & Semicolons, Questions on Commas, Correct answers to SOL Practice Test 1-5
5. Computer Lab - Question Samples, VDOE Website, Released Tests
Homework: Keep up with reading schedule for Into the Wild. Keep up with SOL BootCamp Schedule.
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Progress, Reading Schedule Adjustment, Study Guides, Quickwrite Responses
3. Progress on NoRedInk, Kahoot! on Colons and Semicolons
4. SOL BootCamp Writing & Grammar Activities - Questions on Colons & Semicolons, Questions on Commas, Correct answers to SOL Practice Test 1-5
5. Computer Lab - Question Samples, VDOE Website, Released Tests
Homework: Keep up with reading schedule for Into the Wild. Keep up with SOL BootCamp Schedule.
multiple_choice_ch_10-12.docx | |
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multiple_choice_ch_13-15.docx | |
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study_guide_questions_ch_16-18.docx | |
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sol_bootcamp_writing_and_grammar.docx | |
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eoc_writing_released_spring_2015.pdf | |
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g11_ltp.pdf | |
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Open Notes Quiz on Chapters 10-12, Quickwrite Responses
3. SOL Bootcamp Progress, SOL Practice Test Answers 1-10
4. Computer Lab - Technology Enhanced Practice Test - with answer sheet
5. Independent Work - Student Choice of Into the Wild, NoRedInk, or SOL Practice Test Questions 11-15
Homework: Keep up with Into the Wild Reading Schedule (Chapters 13-15). Keep up with SOL Bootcamp Schedule (Sentences and Fragments, Practice Test Questions 11-15)
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Open Notes Quiz on Chapters 10-12, Quickwrite Responses
3. SOL Bootcamp Progress, SOL Practice Test Answers 1-10
4. Computer Lab - Technology Enhanced Practice Test - with answer sheet
5. Independent Work - Student Choice of Into the Wild, NoRedInk, or SOL Practice Test Questions 11-15
Homework: Keep up with Into the Wild Reading Schedule (Chapters 13-15). Keep up with SOL Bootcamp Schedule (Sentences and Fragments, Practice Test Questions 11-15)
quiz_ch_10-12.docx | |
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reading_reaction_comments.docx | |
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grade_11_sol_writing_practice_test_1_answer_key.docx | |
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writing_sol_technology_enhanced_answer_sheet.docx | |
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sol_writing_technology_enhanced_key.docx | |
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Friday, March 6, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Study Guide for Chapters 16-18 & Epilogue
3. SOL Bootcamp Progress, SOL Practice Test Answers 11-15
4. Computer Lab - Technology Enhanced Practice Test - with answer sheet
5. Computer Lab - Writing Prompts, Format/Formula, Practice
Homework: Keep up with Into the Wild Reading Schedule (Chapters 16-18 & Epilogue). Keep up with SOL Bootcamp Schedule (Verb Tenses, Practice Test Questions 16-30).
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Study Guide for Chapters 16-18 & Epilogue
3. SOL Bootcamp Progress, SOL Practice Test Answers 11-15
4. Computer Lab - Technology Enhanced Practice Test - with answer sheet
5. Computer Lab - Writing Prompts, Format/Formula, Practice
Homework: Keep up with Into the Wild Reading Schedule (Chapters 16-18 & Epilogue). Keep up with SOL Bootcamp Schedule (Verb Tenses, Practice Test Questions 16-30).
study_guide_questions_ch_16-18.docx | |
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characterization_of_chris_mccandless.docx | |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Quiz on Chapters 13-18 & Epilogue
3. SOL Bootcamp Practice, SOL Practice Test Answers 16-30
4. Computer Lab - Technology Enhanced Practice Test - with answer sheet
5. Computer Lab - Format/Formula, Practice
Homework: Complete two BUILDING AN ARGUMENT planning sheets as outlined in class.
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Into the Wild - Quiz on Chapters 13-18 & Epilogue
3. SOL Bootcamp Practice, SOL Practice Test Answers 16-30
4. Computer Lab - Technology Enhanced Practice Test - with answer sheet
5. Computer Lab - Format/Formula, Practice
Homework: Complete two BUILDING AN ARGUMENT planning sheets as outlined in class.
into_the_wild_quiz_ch_13-epilogue.docx | |
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grade_11_sol_writing_practice_test_1_answer_key.docx | |
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements, Substitute Next Week, Remind 101 (Enter this number: 81010. Text this message: @clay11h)
2. Writing Prompt Anchor Papers - Students will read and compare examples of essays receiving a 1, 2, 3, and 4 (4 being the best) on the SOL Direct Writing Prompt.
3. SOL Showdown - Students will work in small groups to create the BEST/MOST EFFECTIVE thesis statements, reasons with evidence, counterclaims, and conclusions. Class will evaluate and discuss which ones are best after comparing them on dry erase boards.
4. End of Course (EOC) Released Spring 2015 Test
Homework: Complete EOC Released Spring 2015 Test (1-30). Read and review example essays for ideas on composing and written expression. Bring Into the Wild to class next week.
1. Attendance, Announcements, Substitute Next Week, Remind 101 (Enter this number: 81010. Text this message: @clay11h)
2. Writing Prompt Anchor Papers - Students will read and compare examples of essays receiving a 1, 2, 3, and 4 (4 being the best) on the SOL Direct Writing Prompt.
3. SOL Showdown - Students will work in small groups to create the BEST/MOST EFFECTIVE thesis statements, reasons with evidence, counterclaims, and conclusions. Class will evaluate and discuss which ones are best after comparing them on dry erase boards.
4. End of Course (EOC) Released Spring 2015 Test
Homework: Complete EOC Released Spring 2015 Test (1-30). Read and review example essays for ideas on composing and written expression. Bring Into the Wild to class next week.
end_of_course_writing_released_spring_2015_test.docx | |
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eoc_c_and_w.pdf | |
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Monday, March 16, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. SOL Announcements: Times, Testing Locations, Tips
3. Remind 101 (Enter this number: 81010. Text this message: @clay11h)
4. End of Course (EOC) Released Spring 2015 Test - Students will review correct answers to #1-30.
5. Into the Wild Literature Circles - follow directions for the small group Socratic Seminar
Homework: nothing written - Mentally prepare for 2 days of SOL Writing tests: study formula for persuasive prompts, get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, get to school on time, and prepare to demonstrate how much you know. :)
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. SOL Announcements: Times, Testing Locations, Tips
3. Remind 101 (Enter this number: 81010. Text this message: @clay11h)
4. End of Course (EOC) Released Spring 2015 Test - Students will review correct answers to #1-30.
5. Into the Wild Literature Circles - follow directions for the small group Socratic Seminar
Homework: nothing written - Mentally prepare for 2 days of SOL Writing tests: study formula for persuasive prompts, get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, get to school on time, and prepare to demonstrate how much you know. :)
into_the_wild_discussion_questions_literature_circles.doc | |
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Letters to Mrs. Clay
3. YouTube trailer of Into the Wild movie, Reactions
4. Continue working on Into the Wild Literature Circles Assignment
Homework: none, unless you did not turn in your Literature Circles assignment
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Letters to Mrs. Clay
3. YouTube trailer of Into the Wild movie, Reactions
4. Continue working on Into the Wild Literature Circles Assignment
Homework: none, unless you did not turn in your Literature Circles assignment
Friday, March 20, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Turn in group work from Literature Circles
3. PBS Documentary on Chris McCandless entitled "Back to the Wild", Discussion of Interviews with real people who met Chris McCandless
4. Begin working on Into the Wild Assessment on Who's Who, Significant Details, and Quotation Analysis
Homework: Complete Into the Wild Assessment.
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Turn in group work from Literature Circles
3. PBS Documentary on Chris McCandless entitled "Back to the Wild", Discussion of Interviews with real people who met Chris McCandless
4. Begin working on Into the Wild Assessment on Who's Who, Significant Details, and Quotation Analysis
Homework: Complete Into the Wild Assessment.
into_the_wild_assessment_page_1.docx | |
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into_the_wild_assessment_page_2.docx | |
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements, Substitute Report
2. Free SAT Prep Workshops, Dual Enrollment Information
2. Turn in Into the Wild Assessment
3. Extra Credit Options
3. Into the Wild movie excerpt; Venn Diagram comparison
Homework: none required :) If you did not turn in your Into the Wild Assessment, do so by Wednesday. Extra Credit options are due by Monday, March 30th.
1. Attendance, Announcements, Substitute Report
2. Free SAT Prep Workshops, Dual Enrollment Information
2. Turn in Into the Wild Assessment
3. Extra Credit Options
3. Into the Wild movie excerpt; Venn Diagram comparison
Homework: none required :) If you did not turn in your Into the Wild Assessment, do so by Wednesday. Extra Credit options are due by Monday, March 30th.
into_the_wild_extra_credit_options.docx | |
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Turn in Into the Wild Assessment, Return novels
3. Questions about Extra Credit Options; Creative Ideas
4. Into the Wild movie excerpt; Venn Diagram comparison
5. Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
Homework: none required :)
Extra Credit options are due by Wednesday, April 1st.
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Turn in Into the Wild Assessment, Return novels
3. Questions about Extra Credit Options; Creative Ideas
4. Into the Wild movie excerpt; Venn Diagram comparison
5. Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
Homework: none required :)
Extra Credit options are due by Wednesday, April 1st.
into_the_wild_movie_reactions.docx | |
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letter_to_carine_poem.docx | |
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into_the_wild_artwork.jpg | |
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into_the_wild_artwork_2.jpg | |
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are_you_a_transcendentalist.pdf | |
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"How Chris McCandless Died" by John Krakauer: http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/how-chris-mccandless-died
Jeopardy Game for Into the Wild: https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game-from-com.php?gamefile=http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/May201119/jeopardy1305174574.txt#.VRNmiuGrGd4
GoodReads description of Into Thin Air: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1898.Into_Thin_Air_http://www.amazon.com/Into-Thin-Air-Personal-Disaster/dp/0385494785
Amazon description of Into Thin Air: http://www.amazon.com/Into-Thin-Air-Personal-Disaster/dp/0385494785
Monday, March 30, 2015
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Turn in late work, Return novels
3. Questions about Extra Credit Options; Creative Ideas
4. Into the Wild movie excerpt; Evaluation of the film vs. the movie
5. Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
6. Are you a Transcendentalist?
7. Dark Romanticism - Notes and Examples: Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne
Homework: Into the Wild Extra Credit options are due by Wednesday, April 1st.
1. Attendance, Announcements
2. Turn in late work, Return novels
3. Questions about Extra Credit Options; Creative Ideas
4. Into the Wild movie excerpt; Evaluation of the film vs. the movie
5. Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
6. Are you a Transcendentalist?
7. Dark Romanticism - Notes and Examples: Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne
Homework: Into the Wild Extra Credit options are due by Wednesday, April 1st.
Compare & Contrast the film with Krakauer's book:
http://filmschoolrejects.com/reviews/into-the-wild.php
http://thatwasnotinthebook.com/diff/into_the_wild_book_1996_vs_into_the_wild_movie_2007/0#diffPage
http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/into-the-wild.html ****
http://filmschoolrejects.com/reviews/into-the-wild.php
http://thatwasnotinthebook.com/diff/into_the_wild_book_1996_vs_into_the_wild_movie_2007/0#diffPage
http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/into-the-wild.html ****
characteristics_of_dark_romanticism.docx | |
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dark_romantic_slides.pptx | |
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