Unit 1: The Power of Language
Week of 8/31
Essential Questions
- Effective communicators develop relationships across a global plane.
- Why is my voice valuable to the world around me?
- How can I use my voice to understand the world around me?
Monday, 8/31
In Class:
- Set Up Membean
- Censorship Stations Day 1: What Is Censorship?
Skills of Focus:
- Theme
Homework:
- Bring your choice novel to class EVERY DAY!
Tuesday, 9/1
In Class:
- SSR
- Complete Censorship Stations Day 1: What Is Censorship?
Skills of Focus:
- Theme
Wednesday, 9/2
In Class:
- SSR
- Censorship Stations Day 2: Short Answer Response Refresher
Skills of Focus:
- Close Reading
- Evidence
- Short Answer Response
Thursday, 9/3
In Class:
- SSR
- Introduce Class Dojo for Professional Ethics and Participation tracking
- Complete Censorship Stations Day 2: Short Answer Response Refresher
- Reading Reflection Form
- Close Reading
- Evidence
- Short Answer Response
Homework:
- Bring your summer reading book (Fahrenheit 451 or Matched) to class tomorrow!
Friday, 9/4
In Class Assessment:
- Summer Reading Short Answer Response
Skills of Focus:
- Close Reading
- Short Answer Response