Mrs. Byrd's English II
August 22 - 26
PICTURE DAY - TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD DURING ENGLISH CLASS
Monday, August 22nd
LT: How can I be successful in English II Honors?
Agenda:
- Syllabus & Syllabus Acknowledgement - Periods 1, 3, 4 and Period 5
- Technology Accounts - Gmail (student number@student.pasco.k12.fl.us), Actively Learn, Canvas
- Student Information Survey - Periods 1, 3, 4 and Period 5
- Introduce Vocabulary procedure - Periods 1,3,4 and Period 5
Homework: Student Information Survey due TUESDAY 8/23
Use the below link and course codes to sign up for your mandatory account!
42685
Period 3 -
E7380
Period 4 -
EF0CA
Period 5 -
ADB38
Tuesday, August 23rd
LT: Increase reading and writing skills through the building of vocabulary
Agenda:
- **pictures in media**
- Assign first set of vocabulary words
- Anticipation Guide
Homework: Vocabulary Unit 1 Chart (due day of quiz) Friday, September 9
Wednesday, August 24th
LT:
- Identify key characteristics of main characters
- Determine the meanings of words/phrases and how words effect tone
- Determine the overall theme of a text
Agenda:
- Vocabulary Warm Up
- Review directions for found poem - examples - tone words
- Harrison Bergeron Found Poem (25 minutes) - Please use the interactive website
- Reflection: Period 1, 3, 4 and Period 5
Homework: Finish Harrison Bergeron activities and reflection
Thursday, August 25th
- Identify key characteristics of main characters
- Determine the meanings of words/phrases and how words effect tone
- Determine the overall theme of a text
Agenda:
- Vocabulary Warm-up
- Complete found poem
- Review and present expectations - Harrison Bergeron worksheet (figurative language, characterization, tone, theme, plot)
Homework: Study Vocabulary Unit 1
Friday, August 26th
Technology Set-up:
1. You will log into CANVAS and refer to the Smore everyday.
2. Do you have a gmail account?
yes - click here and submit your address in the assignment link - 1,3,4 or 5th
no - Create one here and then submit your address in the assignment link
*You must have a gmail for this class!!!!
3. Click Actively Learn to create your account - This will be the primary account you will use for most text in this class. Please refer to the class codes under Monday's agenda.
4. Please log all of your account information here - 1,3,4 and 5th
5. Is your found poem completed? If it is - please take a photo and submit it to CANVAS. You will more than likely have to send the picture to your gmail account and then submit from there. 1,3,4 and 5th
- After submitting your poem - complete the reflection post - 1,3,4 and 5th.
* Remember - the reflection portion of this assignment is likely more important than the actual poem. The reflection shows me that you truly understand and grasp the concept.
6. You will need to have a QR reader on your phone or ipad - please make sure to download one. They are free.
7. Now - please complete the attached information survey - 1,3,4 and 5th