Mrs. Byrd's English II
September 5 - 9
**UNWIND by Neal Shusterman**
If 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 5th
NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
Tuesday, September 6th
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:
First 20 minutes of class -
- Do Now - Watch me - I will be entering grades today and tomorrow - keep this in mind
- Let's catch up: Are your Dystopian notes from last week completed and handed in - Period 1,3,4 and 5th - (If not - do it!) Did you finish reading Harrison Bergeron and answer all related questions? Did you take the "check for understanding" quiz? Period 1,3,4 and 5th
Last 20 minutes of class
Wednesday, September 7th
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:
You should not need my assistance until the Phase 2 portion of the agenda - please be on task.
- Do Now (5 Minutes) - Vocabulary Warm-up (1,3,4 and 5th) - test on Friday! Be prepared! Did you turn your chart into CANVAS (1,3,4 and 5th)?
- 10 Minutes - assure all of "Harrison Bergeron" activities are complete - text/questions and quiz - see yesterday's agenda.
- 10 Minutes - Phase 1 - Is this document completed and turned in to CANVAS (1,3,4 and 5th) by your Team Manager?
- Remainder of the Period - Phase 2 (1,3,4 and 5th) - Your team should be working to complete the required research for this phase. Notice - once you have assigned each member their research topics - you can work individually. Be sure your team is working collaboratively on the same document. Each member should be able to see all other members working in real time! Example
Extension - Preview "The Veldt" (You have to have your activelyearn.com account to access this assignment)
Thursday, September 8th
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
- Compare and contrast a work in two different mediums
Agenda:
- Do Now: Review your Unit 1 Vocabulary Chart - Test tomorrow!
- Phase 2 - Complete with your group. Each category needs to now have one more source added (meaning - locate an additional source and take additional notes - paste the site in the same spot as your other source and type your notes into the same spot as your other notes.
- Read and Review "The Veldt" - you should also answer the questions throughout - obviously!
Be prepared for your Unit 1 vocabulary test tomorrow.
Friday, September 9th
LT:
- Identify the point of view presented in the text
- Identify the key theme(s) of a text
- Analyze how a character develops or changes over time
- Determine why events are structured that way
Agenda:
- 5 Minute study time - starting now!!!!
- Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz - 1,3,4 and 5th
- Complete reading "The Veldt" - This must be completed today and will be graded this weekend.
- Review "Harrison and the Veldt" Discussion post - 1,3,4 and 5th
- Novel Intro - Unwind by Neal Shusterman - Notes and Reflection - 1,3,4 and 5th
Homework: Vocabulary Unit 2 Chart (due day of quiz) Friday, September 23