Battle Royale

May 13, 2019

Standards: 

All RL 11-12 Standards

Starter:

Each student will draw the name of another student at random.

Then, create an award for the specific peer that you have drawn. 

Use computer paper to design your award to present to them.

Eventually, we will present each award.

Vocabulary 

Word: Review

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: examine or assess (something) formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one standard you would like to focus on the most?

Activity: 

1.  Battle Royale

Create a group and team name for USAtestprep's battle royale.

When it is your teams turn to play, you will click the button to generate a question. 

Then, answer the question and select the team to attack if you answer correctly.

Closure

Based on the game, what is one standard you need to focus on?

Canterbury Tales

May 13, 2019

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, 11-12.2, 11-12.4

Starter:

Theme Song

Select a song that represents you and this semester.

Identify the theme and explain why you chose that song. 

Vocabulary 

Word: Review

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: examine or assess (something) formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one standard you would like to focus on the most?

Activity; 

1.  Canterbury Tales

Read and annotate pages 23-28.

Each table will be assigned one of the five think questions on page 29.

Then, answer the focus questions on page 30.

Make sure you answer questions 1-6.

We will go over these as a class.

Closure

How confident do you feel annotating and understanding poetry?

Explain. 

USA Test Prep Practice

May 10, 2019

Standards: 

RL 11-12.1, 11-12.2, 11-12.3, 11-12.4, 11-12.6, 11-12.10

W 11-12.4, 11-12.5, 11-12.6, 11-12.7

L11-12.4A, 11-12.4D, 11-12.6

Starter: 

Final Friday Free Write!

Vocabulary: 

Word: Satire

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Your Definition: 

Activity: How is satire different from other texts we have read?

Activity. 

1.  Gulliver's Travels

Focus Questions

Complete questions 1-5 on page 280.

Each table will be assigned one of the five focus questions to share with the class. 

2.  USA Test Prep Practice

Complete at least one of the practice set questions.

Final Exam Practice Questions: 

Word Meanings

Theme

Distinguishing Differences

Author's Impact 

Closure: 

Which practice set did you choose to complete and why?

Gulliver's Travels

May 9, 2019

Standards: 

RL 11-12.1, 11-12.2, 11-12.3, 11-12.4, 11-12.6, 11-12.10

W 11-12.4, 11-12.5, 11-12.6, 11-12.7

L11-12.4A, 11-12.4D, 11-12.6

Starter: 

Meme Generator

Create a meme based on any of the texts we have read throughout English IV. 

You can connect it to characterization, main idea, theme, etc. 

We will have a gallery walk to share your memes. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Satire

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Your Definition: 

Activity: How is satire different from other texts we have read?

Activity. 

1.  Focus Questions

In small groups, you will be assigned a question to review and share with the class from the focus questions of Brave New World. 

2.  Gulliver's Travels

Read the excerpt on pages 273-278.

Annotate the passage as you read. 

Focus Questions

Complete questions 1-5 on page 280.

3.  USA Test Prep Practice

If you have extra time try one of the four practice sets in USA test prep. 

Final Exam Practice Questions: 

Word Meanings

Theme

Distinguishing Differences

Author's Impact 

Closure: 

Use the learning target to evaluate your understanding of satire and distinguishing differences. 

Explain your assessment. 

Brave New World

May 8, 2019

Standards: 

RL 11-12.1, 11-12.3, 11-12.4, 11-12.6

W 11-12.4, 11-12.5

L11-12.4A, 11-12.4D, 11-12.6

Starter: 

Reflect on your current grade in this class.

Write yourself one plus and one delta based on your overall performance.

Then, write down one way you can succeed during the final week of classes.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Satire

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Your Definition: 

Activity: How is satire different from other texts we have read?

Activity: 

1.  Brave New World

Think Questions

With your tables, read and annotate Brave New World on pages 156-160 of your StudySync books.

Each table will be assigned a Think Question to answer based on the passage. 

Make sure to answer all parts of the questions and support with textual evidence when asked. 

We will share the answers as a class. 

2.  Close Read

Focus Questions

Individually, answer the 6 focus questions on page 161. 

Again, make sure to address each part of the question.

3.  USA Test Prep Practice

If you have extra time try one of the four practice sets in USA test prep. 

Closure

Based on the reading, what is a potential theme?

Explain your conclusion. 

Released Exam Part Two

May 7, 2019

Standards

All of Them 

Starter

Online Study Tools

Read about the different online study tools that can help prepare you for exams.

Make a list of top three you are most interested in.

Write a one sentence explanation as to why you think it would help. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Review

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: examine or assess (something) formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one standard you would like to focus on the most?

Activity: 

1.  Released Exam 

Complete the released exam individually.
Answer questions 12-.25
You will have 35 minutes to complete the test.
Then, we will review the questions together.

2.  Study Tools

With the remaining time, try out some of the tools from the starter.

Target your study time towards the standards you need the most help with. 

Closure

Evaluate which standards you think you are the strongest in.
Weakest.
What can we do to help you feel more confident for the exam?

Released Exam Part 1

May 6, 2019

Standards

All of Them 

Starter

With your groups, create a thank you card for the teacher(s) who helped with your escape room.

This would include the person's room you used, the person who lent materials, etc.

Make it nice and neat, and then deliver it to them when you are finished. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Review

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: examine or assess (something) formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one standard you would like to focus on the most?

Activity: 

1.  Released Exam 

Complete the released exam individually.
Answer questions 1-11.
You will have 30 minutes to complete the test.
Then, we will review the questions together.

We will complete the second half of this exam tomorrow.

Closure

Evaluate which standards you think you are the strongest in.
Weakest.
What can we do to help you feel more confident for the exam?

Game Day

May 3, 2019

RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  

Obj: I can determine two or more themes and analyze the development of them over the course of the text through the use of objective summaries.

Starter: 

Use the first  5-7 minutes to set up your game. 

Remember, you are being evaluated on connection to theme, easy to follow instructions, critical thinking, originality, and neatness, so take your time organizing all of the components.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Escape Room

Part of Speech: Noun

 Dictionary Definition: 

a mental and physical adventure based game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand

Your Definition: 

Activity: Watch escape rooms: a new craze.

Based on the video what is something you would like to incorporate your room?

Activity: 

1. And Then There Were None Final Project

We will have two rounds of games, so two groups play your game.

The schedule will go as follows:

7 minutes for set up

30 minutes to play

3 minutes to assess using the rubric

7 minutes to reset

30 minutes to play

3 minutes to evaluate based on rubric

Closure: 

Use the remaining class time to clean up your game and make sure you have all of your materials.

Trial Run

May 2, 2019

RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  

Obj: I can determine two or more themes and analyze the development of them over the course of the text through the use of objective summaries.

Starter: 

Today you are testing the game you created.

Use the first few minutes of class to set up your clues and necessary props.

The rest of class will be used to play and make any adjustments. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Escape Room

Part of Speech: Noun

 Dictionary Definition: 

a mental and physical adventure based game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand

Your Definition: 

Activity: Watch escape rooms: a new craze.

Based on the video what is something you would like to incorporate your room?

Activity: 

1. And Then There Were None Final Project

Trial Run 

We will review the requirements as a class.

Create your groups and decide on the themes for your game.

Depending on time, begin creating the narrative and developing your flow chart

Closure

Use the peer evaluation handout to assess how each member of your group worked and yourself. 

I will take the average of your groups score.

This is worth 25 points.

Escape Room Final Project

April 24-30, 2019

RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  

Obj: I can determine two or more themes and analyze the development of them over the course of the text through the use of objective summaries.

Starter: 

With your group, decide what you would like to accomplish today.

Write down your tasks in your activity log.

Remember, this is located in the instructions of the final project. 

By April 29 you should have your narrative and flow chart complete. 
Use the rest of the week to create the puzzles, instructions, etc.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Escape Room

Part of Speech: Noun

 Dictionary Definition: 

a mental and physical adventure based game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand

Your Definition: 

Activity: Watch escape rooms: a new craze.

Based on the video what is something you would like to incorporate your room?

Activity: 

1. And Then There Were None Final Project

We will review the requirements as a class.

Create your groups and decide on the themes for your game.

Depending on time, begin creating the narrative and developing your flow chart

Closure

Complete the end of class reflection of the activity log. 

Theme Fishbowl and Project

April 23, 2019

RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  

Obj: I can determine two or more themes and analyze the development of them over the course of the text through the use of objective summaries.

Starter: 

Explain your reaction to the ending of the book.

Write a 3-5 sentence review of And Then There Were None.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Judgement

Part of Speech: Noun

1.  the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

2.  a misfortune or calamity viewed as a divine punishment.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Explain a scenario when using your judgement is a good thing.

Activity: 

1.  Fishbowl Prep 

We will conduct a fishbowl discussion on the theme of And Then There Were None.

To prepare for the discussion, create at least ONE HOT question.

Example: 

UNIVERSAL THEME/ CORE QUESTION:

Write a question dealing with a theme(s) of the text that will encourage group discussion about the universality of the text.

Example: After reading A Tale of Two Cities, you could ask, “Is revenge ever justified?”

2. And Then There Were None Final Project

We will review the requirements as a class.

Create your groups and decide on the themes for your game.

Depending on time, begin creating the narrative. 

Closure

What theme did your group choose?

ATTWN End

April 22, 2019

RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  

Obj: I can determine two or more themes and analyze the development of them over the course of the text through the use of objective summaries.

Starter: 

Reflect on your previous predictions of who the killer is.

Explain whether or not your prediction was accurate and explain what lead you to accurate/inaccurate conclusions.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Judgement

Part of Speech: Noun

1.  the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

2.  a misfortune or calamity viewed as a divine punishment.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Explain a scenario when using your judgement is a good thing.

Activity: 

1.  Main Idea Tracking Sheet

Individually, complete the tracking sheet.

Make a copy of the chart and move it to your assignment folder. 

This is based on the ENTIRE book, so you should be identifying the overall theme.

Your textual evidence can come from any part of the book.

2.  Fishbowl Prep for Tuesday

We will conduct a fishbowl discussion on the theme of And Then There Were None.

To prepare for the discussion, create at least ONE HOT question.

Example: 

UNIVERSAL THEME/ CORE QUESTION:

Write a question dealing with a theme(s) of the text that will encourage group discussion about the universality of the text.

Example: After reading A Tale of Two Cities, you could ask, “Is revenge ever justified?”

Closure

Make a connection between the theme you identified and yourself.

Explain in 2-3 sentences.