Mrs. Byrd's English II
September 19 - 23
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Links You May Need:
free online pdfIf you will not have your school device with you at home and you do not have another device to use for reading (tablet, smart phone, computer), I highly recommend getting your own copy of the novel. Only students with extenuating circumstances will be able to check out a novel each night from me - as we only have one class set of this novel.
Monday, September 26th
LT:
- Determine the central idea of a text
- Write a summary of key ideas within a text
- Discuss how the text is developed
- Identify claims that are supported by facts versus opinions
- Recognize relevant and irrelevant evidence
Agenda:
30 minutes - Assessment - "American Flag Stands for Tolerance" Today's assessment will check your understanding of the standards we have covered so far. The results will allow us to decide how to preceede for the remainder of the quarter and semester. This assessment DOES count as an assessment grade, but will be graded on a different scale.
Remainder of the period - Either complete Unit 3 Vocabulary Charts(1,3,4 and 5th) or continue reading Unwind and filling out your charts (1,3,4 and 5th).
Part 1 Reading Check Quiz Tomorrow - you may check out a book anytime after 5th period or use the online options provided.
Tuesday, September 27
Do Now:
1st - review class procedures - 1,3,4 and 5th
Yesterday's assessment if you did not complete it!
Agenda:
These items must be completed by the end of the period! They will be graded and entered today
- Complete reading Part 1 and fill out your character charts according to the information in Part 1(Do not worry about the theme column at this point) - 1,3,4 and 5th - Be sure this is submitted as is! (You will be able to retrieve is and complete for future chapters).
- Part 1 Reading Check Quiz - 1,3,4 and 5th
- Continue reading
Extension:
Please continue to study your Unit 3 vocabulary! Extra Credit - have you observed any of our terms being used in the newspaper, television news, conversation? Quote and site the use - 5 points each. Periods 1,3,4 and 5th
Additional Information:
JV/Varsity Volleyball @ home 6:00
Wednesday, September 28
Do Now:
Agenda:
Part 1 Reading Check Quiz - period 5
15 minutes - Vocabulary practice - Use the study tool and practice your words. I will be walking around to check on your progress
Option 1 - flashcards
Option 2 - Online crosswords
Option 3 - Vocabulary worksheet
Option 4 - crossword
15 minutes - Unwind - continue working on your charts - Part 2 quiz Friday
5th Period - you must be and should be read through page 117 by Friday.
Extension:
5th Period - Discussion Post - complete by Friday
Additional Information:
Swim meet vs. AHS 3:30
Thursday, September 29
Do Now:
Quickwrite 3
Periods 1,3,4 complete Option 1 unless otherwise instructed.
Period 5 complete option 2 unless otherwise instructed.
Agenda:
After group members have completed the "Do Now," meet and discuss Phase 4 of the project. You will need to scan out of the room and scan back in (QR code below) - your group will have only 10 minutes to assess the situation. Period 1,3,4 and 5th
Important!!!! - Are you on track? Please review your progress reports and prioritize the assignments. You may choose 3 assignments to make up for full credit - all others will be counted as late (starting at 80%). These assignments must be completed and turned in by Tuesday, October 4th. Here is the catch - in order to participate in "Fun Friday" tomorrow - you can not have below a 75% - so, you may need to complete the make-up work tonight.
"Fun Friday" - Outside on the courts with Cooper or Movie in 102
*Everyone falls into one of the 3 categories*
Option 1 - Completely on track (no missing assignments, less than 3 absences, no referrals in my class, and an 80% or higher) - Choose either option and pay zero Byrd Bucks.
Option 2 - Kind of on track - (75% or higher, less than 2 assignments missing) - 5 Bucks
Option 3 - Not on track - Use class time to make-up assignments, get extra help, and get on track.
October 28th is the next "Fun Friday" - will you be on track
Extension:
5th Period - Discussion Post - complete by Friday
Additional Information:
JV/V Volleyball vs. WCHS 6:00
JV Football vs. ZHILLS 6:00
Additional Information:
Saturday:
RHS swim@ Sailfish
XC @ LOL