Unit 5: The Power of Voice
Week of 2/27/17
Essential Questions
- What patterns of social injustice does history repeat?
- How can I create change?
- How do I utilize a variety of sources representing multiple perspectives in order to purposefully choose and defend a position?
- How can I use my unique perspective to persuade a global audience?
Monday, 2/27
CHS Learner Showcase Invitation to Parents - Mandatory
Personally invite your parents to the CHS Learner Showcase. You can do this by copying and pasting the information below into a text message to them, or you can write one on your own:
In Class
Writing Commentary for Quotes
- Dialectical Journal Entry
Skills of Focus
- Analysis
- Theme
Homework
- Dialectical Journal due 8:00am Wednesday to Schoology
- Historical Fiction Timed Writing on Thursday
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 2/13 and 8:00am 3/3) - quiz Friday
Tuesday, 2/28
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In Class
- Lit Circle Final Book Discussions due to Schoology EOP - questions provided by Mrs. Neal
Skills of Focus
- Analysis
- Theme
- Reflection
Homework
- Dialectical Journal due 8:00am tomorrow to Schoology
- Historical Fiction Timed Writing on Thursday
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 2/13 and 8:00am 3/3) - quiz Friday
Wednesday, 3/1
- Dialectical Journal due by 8:00am to Schoology
Happy Birthday, JoLeigh! Mrs. Neal will not be here!
In Class
You will not use any technology today. You should be working independently. Pressing questions should be directed to Ms. Butler in C235.
Use the class set document that outlines the directions and process for you. I have provided an additional handout for you to write on and work with. You will turn in your work. I will be checking it when I return.
Unpacking Prompts Review
You can look back over this information to prepare for tomorrow's essay.
Skills of Focus
- Analyzing a Prompt
Homework
- Historical Fiction Timed Writing tomorrow - review the information at the "Unpacking Prompts Review" above!
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 2/13 and 8:00am 3/3) - quiz Friday
Thursday, 3/2
In Class
- Assessment: Historical Fiction Timed Writing
Skills of Focus
- Analysis
- Theme
- Character Development
Homework
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 2/13 and 8:00am 3/3) - quiz tomorrow
Friday, 3/3
Note:
Students who missed the TW will make it up during class today. You will then complete the TARGET and Membean Quiz for homework.
In Class
- Membean Quiz
Skills of Focus
- Theme
- Analysis
Homework
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 2/13 and 8:00am 3/3)
- Dialectical Journal due 8:00am 2/28
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