*Read: 10m
*Study Hall
9/29/19
Monday, September 30th--sub
*Read: 10m
*Journal #8: Do fiction authors do research?
---What research topic(s) might your author have explored in order to make the book more accurate, realistic, or interesting? Can you tell if the writing is informed by research? If so, how can you tell? What details could only be presented by an author who'd done at least a little (maybe a lot of) research? If you can't tell, what is it about your book that makes you think an author could maybe write it without doing any research?
*FINISH Intro to Scrible using "Let Grow"
---CAREFULLY follow the directions on the handout, step by step: 7pts.
---Due TONIGHT, 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: We'll get further acquainted with using Scrible to facilitate the research and writing process.
*Journal #8: Do fiction authors do research?
---What research topic(s) might your author have explored in order to make the book more accurate, realistic, or interesting? Can you tell if the writing is informed by research? If so, how can you tell? What details could only be presented by an author who'd done at least a little (maybe a lot of) research? If you can't tell, what is it about your book that makes you think an author could maybe write it without doing any research?
*FINISH Intro to Scrible using "Let Grow"
---CAREFULLY follow the directions on the handout, step by step: 7pts.
---Due TONIGHT, 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: We'll get further acquainted with using Scrible to facilitate the research and writing process.
9/26/19
Thursday, September 26th
*Intro to Scrible using "Let Grow"
---CAREFULLY follow the directions on the handout, step by step: 7pts.
*OBJECTIVE: We'll get further acquainted with using Scrible to facilitate the research and writing process.
9/24/19
Wednesday, September 25th
---Look for one line that relates to a larger, researchable topic.
---Table-share (line & topic)
*Listen/Read NPR mini-feature story, "Let Grow"
---ALWAYS Sign in with "G" icon.
*Set up Scrible Account (Scrible.com)
*Install Scrible Chrome Extension
*Install Scrible Toolbar
*On "Let Grow" tab, hit red "S" . . . then hit "G" icon.
---Check scrible.com to see if it worked.
*OBJECTIVE: Get acquainted with feature writing and the Scrible toolbar.
9/23/19
Tuesday, September 24th
*Read: 10m
*Write:
---Journal # 7: Narrative/Research
------Think about the book you're currently reading--the situations and characters it presents and the ideas it carries. Use a T-chart to brainstorm a list of research topics that might relate to your book, and for each topic, jot a brief note about how the book relates to that topic.
------Need more examples of possible research topics?
*Share: One from each table . . .
*FINAL DRAFT DUE TONIGHT before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: We will explore the link between the stories of individuals and the larger contexts in which they occur.
*Write:
---Journal # 7: Narrative/Research
------Think about the book you're currently reading--the situations and characters it presents and the ideas it carries. Use a T-chart to brainstorm a list of research topics that might relate to your book, and for each topic, jot a brief note about how the book relates to that topic.
------Need more examples of possible research topics?
*Share: One from each table . . .
*FINAL DRAFT DUE TONIGHT before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: We will explore the link between the stories of individuals and the larger contexts in which they occur.
9/22/19
Monday, September 23rd
*Read: 10m
*Turnitin.com Leftovers
*Workshop-time: Process feedback.
*FINAL DRAFT DUE Tuesday before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: Develop and strengthen your writing.
*Turnitin.com Leftovers
*Workshop-time: Process feedback.
*FINAL DRAFT DUE Tuesday before 11:59pm
---1) Submit to Turnitin.com
---2) Hit "Turn In" on your GoogleDoc.
------Must meet BOTH deadlines to be on time!!!
*OBJECTIVE: Develop and strengthen your writing.
9/19/19
Friday, September 20th
*Book Talk: Nickel & Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
*Read: 10 min
*Works Cited: Manual Walkthrough
*Turnitin.com
---log in / set up account (if necessary)
---enroll in class
---submit sample assignment from GoogleDrive
------NOT YOUR ESSAY DRAFT!
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: Acquaint ourselves with digital tools to assist in the writing process.
*Read: 10 min
*Works Cited: Manual Walkthrough
*Turnitin.com
---log in / set up account (if necessary)
---enroll in class
---submit sample assignment from GoogleDrive
------NOT YOUR ESSAY DRAFT!
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: Acquaint ourselves with digital tools to assist in the writing process.
9/18/19
Thursday, September 19th
*Study: Idea Development
*On your own or in pairs, finish the revision checklist.
---Read & Revise (ID & ORG)
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
---turnitin.com
---GoogleClassroom
*Coming soon:
---Works Cited
*OBJECTIVE: Develop & strengthen our writing.
9/17/19
Wednesday, September 18th
*Finish Read-aloud Revision?
*Take out "cheat sheet" grid
*In doc: Use Ctrl+F to find & highlight quotes
*Alone or in pairs, work through revision checklist.
---Spot-checking (quotes & titles)
---Read-through (ID & ORG)
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
---turnitin.com
---GoogleClassroom
*Coming soon:
---Works Cited
*OBJECTIVE: Develop & strengthen our writing.
9/16/19
Tuesday, September 17th
*Read: 10m
*Sort: Writers & Editors
*Writers: Write!
*Editors:
---Partner up.
---Unsubmit drafts.
---Center one computer.
---Your partner reads your essay aloud, stopping along the way as you both discuss, fix, re-write, etc.
------Special attention to quotes!
------Switch roles & essays. Repeat.
*Becker's feedback by Monday morning.
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
---turnitin.com
---GoogleClassroom
*OBJECTIVE: Develop & strengthen our writing.
*Sort: Writers & Editors
*Writers: Write!
*Editors:
---Partner up.
---Unsubmit drafts.
---Center one computer.
---Your partner reads your essay aloud, stopping along the way as you both discuss, fix, re-write, etc.
------Special attention to quotes!
------Switch roles & essays. Repeat.
*Becker's feedback by Monday morning.
*Final draft due Tuesday before 11:59pm
---turnitin.com
---GoogleClassroom
*OBJECTIVE: Develop & strengthen our writing.
9/15/19
Monday, September 16th
*Read: 10m
*First Draft Expectations
*Write/Craft: Draft Essay in Google Classroom.
------Completed first draft due TONIGHT, before 11:59pm.
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
*First Draft Expectations
*Write/Craft: Draft Essay in Google Classroom.
------Completed first draft due TONIGHT, before 11:59pm.
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
9/13/19
Friday, September 13th
*Read: 10m
*MLA Formatting Walkthrough
*Write/Craft: Draft Essay!
---Finished? Begin drafting in Google Classroom.
------Completed first draft due MONDAY, September 16th before 11:59pm.
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
*MLA Formatting Walkthrough
*Write/Craft: Draft Essay!
---Finished? Begin drafting in Google Classroom.
------Completed first draft due MONDAY, September 16th before 11:59pm.
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
9/11/19
Thursday, September 12th
*Read: 10m
---Outline conferences?
*Writing Survey
*Write/Craft: Outline conferences
---Due ASAP
---Finished? Begin drafting in Google Classroom.
------Completed first draft due MONDAY, September 16th before 11:59pm.
*OBJECTIVE: By producing a topic outline, we will prepare to compose well-organized analytical writing.
---Outline conferences?
*Writing Survey
*Write/Craft: Outline conferences
---Due ASAP
---Finished? Begin drafting in Google Classroom.
------Completed first draft due MONDAY, September 16th before 11:59pm.
*OBJECTIVE: By producing a topic outline, we will prepare to compose well-organized analytical writing.
Wednesday, September 11th
*Read: 10m
*Outline conferences
---Finished? Begin drafting in a Google Doc.
---COMPLETED First Draft Due Monday before 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: By producing a topic outline, we will prepare to compose well-organized analytical writing.
*Outline conferences
---Finished? Begin drafting in a Google Doc.
---COMPLETED First Draft Due Monday before 11:59pm
*OBJECTIVE: By producing a topic outline, we will prepare to compose well-organized analytical writing.
9/9/19
Tuesday, September 10th
*Study: Essay Scoring Guide
*Write/Craft: Outline conferences
---Due TOMORROW.
---Finished? Begin drafting in a Google Doc.
*OBJECTIVE: By producing a topic outline, we will prepare to compose well-organized analytical writing.
9/8/19
Monday, September 9th
*Study: Becker's Outline
*Write/Craft: Your Outline
---Define your theme FIRST!
---Due by Wednesday, 10pts
*OBJECTIVE: By producing a topic outline, we will prepare to compose well-organized analytical writing.
9/6/19
Friday, August 6th
*Read: 20m
---Finish (first) book by Monday!!!
*Write (5m): Pre-pre-writing . . . (handout)
*Share: Genre-Alike Groups
---Round-robin:
------2-3 sentence summary of your book
------What prompt are you leaning toward? Why?
------Share some of your other thoughts from today's writing.
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
---Finish (first) book by Monday!!!
*Write (5m): Pre-pre-writing . . . (handout)
*Share: Genre-Alike Groups
---Round-robin:
------2-3 sentence summary of your book
------What prompt are you leaning toward? Why?
------Share some of your other thoughts from today's writing.
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
9/4/19
Thursday, September 5th
*Finish Discussing "Orwell's Warning"
*Read: 20m
*(Pre)Write: Get acquainted with the essay prompts.
---By tomorrow: To which one are you most drawn? Why?
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
*Read: 20m
*(Pre)Write: Get acquainted with the essay prompts.
---By tomorrow: To which one are you most drawn? Why?
*OBJECTIVE: Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience.
9/3/19
Wednesday, September 4th
*Study: "Orwell's Warning"
---Read by paragraphs, round-robin.
------Take notes in margins: What are you noticing?
---Work with your table to generate 3, 2, 1 . . .
*Share: Review
*OBJECTIVE: Review writing with consideration for the task, purpose, and audience.
9/2/19
Tuesday, September 3rd
*Read: 10m
---Finish (first) book by Monday!
*Study: Reading for big ideas.
*Craft/Write: Tag your book with 7-10 Post-Its to mark passages that develop 1-2 big ideas.
---Zero in: One book, 1-2 topics/themes you're considering.
*Share
---My book is about . . . (< 3 sentences)
---The theme I'm noticing is . . .
---One of the scenes in which this idea is developed is . . .
*Collect Journals!
*OBJECTIVE: Using appropriate text, determine two or more themes in a text, analyze their development throughout the text.
*Collect Journals!
*OBJECTIVE: Using appropriate text, determine two or more themes in a text, analyze their development throughout the text.
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