English II Advanced HOnors
second quarter
october 8, 2018 - december 20, 2018
November 14, 2018
- Feedback on second draft
- Final revisions in the library
- Typed final draft due by Friday, November 16
November 12, 2018
- Bell Work: Unit 4a
- Silent Sustained Reading & Individual Reading Conferences
- Syntax Analysis Chart + 12 Common Errors: Student Self-Editing Guide
November 8, 2018
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HOMEWORK:
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November 5, 2018
- Type classical argument (draft #2)
- Revise for content (introduction, narration, confirmation, refutation, summation)
- Revise variation of evidence/embed quotes
November 2, 2018
- How to Embed Quotes
- Finish typing classical argument in library (draft #1)
October 31, 2018
- small group discussion of "Perils of Indifference" + Wiesel's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
- time to type classical arguments in class
October 29, 2018
- Bell Work: editorial cartoon quick write & discussion
- "'Hope' is the thing with feathers" + discussion + comprehension questions
- "Perils of Indifference" + comprehension questions
October 26, 2018
- homework check: annotation of "Perils of Indifference" + Wiesel's Acceptance Speech
- brief discussion over "Perils of Indifference"
October 24, 2018
- Bell Work 3b
- Field Trip Reminder - please turn in permission slips and money to Mrs. Jones as soon as possible. The last day to turn in money/permission slips is Monday, October 29.
- Night Character Visuals Due
- fix keys & details
- First Draft of Classical Argument + peer editing due
- Homework: Reading Assignment
October 22, 2018
- Classical Argument Peer Editing
- Switch papers with someone - go through the peer editing questionnaire. You may make comments in the margins WITH COLORED PEN but preferably not red. Do not cross anything out. - 10:00 minutes
- Feedback - each person should share their feedback with the author of the paper he or she peer edited. 5:00 minutes each, 10:00 total
- Round two of peer editing. Go through the same process, answer the questions on the questionnaire, make notes in the margins, but do not cross anything out. 10:00 minutes
- Feedback round two - each person should share their feedback with the author of the paper he or she peer edited. 5:00 minutes each, 10:00 total
- Continue working on Character Graph/Visual Representation of Wiesel
October 18, 2018
- Project Work Time - Character Graph
- Classical Argument Draft
- Is Elie Wiesel's message in Night one of hope or hopelessness?
October 15, 2018
- Bell Work 3a
- Field Trip Information
- Socratic Seminar
- Character Graph Assignment
- Classical Argument Notes
October 10, 2018
(PSAT Test Day)
(PSAT Test Day)
- Independent Work Time
October 8, 2018
Due: Character Development Chart
Due on Wednesday: Socratic Seminar Participant Form (pages 1 & 3) and Notice and Note Signposts
Due: Character Development Chart
- Introduction to Unit 3-Commas
- Entrance Ticket - Night by Elie Wiesel
- Write a summary of Night
- Include relevant details from the beginning, middle, and end of the memoir
–-The purpose of this is to demonstrate your grasp and completion of the reading assignment. In other words, you do not need to articulate your opinions about the text. - This is an on-demand writing assignment, so I am not grading for grammar, punctuation, or spelling.
- Socratic Seminar Participant Form
- Discussion Questions
Due on Wednesday: Socratic Seminar Participant Form (pages 1 & 3) and Notice and Note Signposts