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. 

ATTWN chapter 15

April 12, 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: 

Oral Presentation Rubric from Purdue University

The rubric, linked above, is how your group will be evaluated.

Review the requirements and determine who will be responsible for what. 

I will give you 10 minutes to practice, polish, and finalize your presentation.

Reminder:

Your presentation must include the following: 

Your Topic Word

A Theme That Connects to your Topic

Textual Evidence that Represents your Topic from ATTWN.

Information on your FOUR HOT Questions

At Least ONE Song That Connects with Explanation

One Image that Portrays/Symbolizes Topic

In-Text Citations

Vocabulary: 

Word: Judgement

Part of Speech: Nound

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.  Presentations

For each presentation, write down one fact that you found interesting.

Then, create one question that it raises.

2.  Group Reflection

Individually, answer the questions in a Google doc and post in your assignment folder. 

What did you contribute to your group project?

What did EACH of your other group members contribute to the project?

What skills did you use in order to complete the project?

What skills do you need to improve on the next time you do a project and/or group work?

What did you like about your project?

What was your project missing? What improvements could you have made?

Closure:

What did you enjoy most about working together as a group?

What did you enjoy the least/ what could be improved when working as a group?

Homework

Finish the Book!

Sixteen, Epilogue, and A Manuscript Document sent to Scotland Yard by Master of the Emma Jane Fishing Trawler

ATTWN Chapter 14

April 11, 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: 

Quiz. Quiz. Trade.

Create a question that you have based on chapter 14.

Write the question down on one side of an index card.

You will use these for your quiz, quiz, trade. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Judgement

Part of Speech: Nound

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.

1.  I Chart

I Chart Example

You will divide yourself into groups of four.

Your group will collaborate on completing the I-Chart, so share it between your members.

Each group will be responsible for researching and presenting information on one of the four topics: 

Justice

Judgement

Retribution

Guilt

Determine who will be responsible for each section of the I-Chart.

You need to create at least FOUR HOT questions, and find at least three different sources to research each one.

In addition to the original questions, people should be recording interesting facts and new questions as they continue their research.

Finally, someone needs to summarize the information from the different sources in the final row.

As people are researching, people should also be creating the visual for the presentation. 

Your group is REQUIRED to have a visual which can be either a poster, prezi, Google Slide, etc. 

These are broad topics.

You are responsible for choosing a narrower focus that is appealing to you.

Make sure that everyone in your group shares that same vision and focus to have a cohesive presentation.

Your presentation must include the following: 

Your Topic Word

A Theme That Connects to your Topic

Textual Evidence that Represents your Topic from ATTWN.

Information on your FOUR HOT Questions

At Least ONE Song That Connects with Explanation

One Image that Portrays/Symbolizes Topic

In-Text Citations

It May Help To Establish Roles

2-4 Researches for HOT Questions and I Chart

ATWWN Analyzer and Connector

Visual Creator

2.  Presentations To Follow Tomorrow

For each presentation, write down one fact that you found interesting.

Then, create one question that it raises.

Closure:

Give your group a plus and delta based on how your worked together on the presentation.

ATTWN Chapter 13

April 10, 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: 

Create an objective summary of chapter 13.

Then, react to the events of the chapter. 

Vocabulary 

Word:Guilt

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Make a connection between guilt and the real world. 

Activity: 

1.  I Chart

I Chart Example

You will divide yourself into groups of four.

Your group will collaborate on completing the I-Chart, so share it between your members.

Each group will be responsible for researching and presenting information on one of the four topics: 

Justice

Judgement

Retribution

Guilt

Determine who will be responsible for each section of the I-Chart.

You need to create at least FOUR HOT questions, and find at least three different sources to research each one.

In addition to the original questions, people should be recording interesting facts and new questions as they continue their research.

Finally, someone needs to summarize the information from the different sources in the final row.

As people are researching, people should also be creating the visual for the presentation. 

Your group is REQUIRED to have a visual which can be either a poster, prezi, Google Slide, etc. 

These are broad topics.

You are responsible for choosing a narrower focus that is appealing to you.

Make sure that everyone in your group shares that same vision and focus to have a cohesive presentation.

Your presentation must include the following: 

Your Topic Word

A Theme That Connects to your Topic

Textual Evidence that Represents your Topic from ATTWN.

Information on your FOUR HOT Questions

At Least ONE Song That Connects with Explanation

One Image that Portrays/Symbolizes Topic

In-Text Citations

It May Help To Establish Roles

2-4 Researches for HOT Questions and I Chart

ATWWN Analyzer and Connector

Visual Creator

2.  Presentations To Follow Tomorrow

For each presentation, write down one fact that you found interesting.

Then, create one question that it raises.

Closure:

Give your group a plus and delta based on how your worked together on the presentation.

ATTWN Chapter 12

April 9, 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.

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: 

La Luna

Inference Chart

Use the inference chart to complete the starter.

Either use the chart you already have or make a new copy from the link above. 

Vocabulary 

Word:Guilt

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Make a connection between guilt and the real world. 

Activity: 

1.  Gallery Walk 

Rotate around the room and read through each others one pagers. 

Write down at least THREE different themes that you found to be important to the story.

2.  Save the Last Word

You will create five different groups.

Then, depending on the section you are assigned, identify three sentences that stand out from that section.

Describe why you chose them.

Optional Double Entry Journal

Then, take turns sharing your quotes and discussing what they mean.

Eventually, you will present your discussion points to the class. 

Closure: 

Write down one thing that you learned from the group presentations. 

Homework: 

Read chapter 13.

ATTWN Chapter 11

April 8, 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.

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

Listen to the song and identify the theme.
Then, connect the song to And Then There Were None. 

Good Old Days by Macklemore ft. Kesha.

Vocabulary 

Word: Objective

Part of Speech: Adjective

Dictionary Definition: (of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Determine if any of the characters maintain an objective perspective.

Activity: 

1.  Gallery Walk 

Rotate around the room and read through each others soundtracks.

Write down at least THREE different themes that you found to be important to the story.

Then, write down one song that relates to that theme. 

2.  Chapter 11 Discussion 

There are six sections in chapter eleven.

You will divide yourself up into six groups and each group will be assigned a section.

For each section, create one HOT question to ask the class. 

3.  One Pager 

Requirements for the One Pager

Identify the Theme
Explain the Theme
Find a Quote the Supports Theme
Explain How Quote Supports Theme
Create TWO Symbols to Represent Theme
Explain Symbols
Connect the Theme to Real Life
Color and Neatness

Closure
How has the theme developed over the course of the text?

Homework

Read chapter 12.