Q2 2015 Daily Agenda
October 26th-October 30th
Day 4: Mon. Oct 26th
Day 3: Mon. Nov. 2nd: Early Release @ 11:30 AM
Day 1: Mon. Nov. 9th
November 16th-November 20th
Day 5: Mon. Nov. 16th
Day 4: Mon. Nov. 23rd
November 30th-December 4th
Day 3: Mon. Nov. 30th
Day 2: Mon Dec. 7th: HS FINAL EXAMS (MOVED to Wed. Dec. 9th)
December 14th-December 18th
Day 1: Mon. Dec. 14th
October 26th-October 30th
Day 4: Mon. Oct 26th
- 9B: Handout: Survival Activity and Author Bio; Work Day: Survival Activity DUE end of class Day 5; HW: Read Author Bio and Complete Study Guide Questions DUE Day 5 end of class
- 9A: Handout: Survival Activity and Author Bio; Work Day: Survival Activity DUE end of class Day 5; HW: Read Author Bio and complete Study Guide Questions DUE Day 5 end of class
- MSCW: Work Day: Handout: Fractured Fairy Tale Directions; HW: Handout is DUE by the end of the next class on Day 3
- 8B: Handout: The Pearl Pre-Reading Packet and Pre-Reading Activities; Read Mexico into the Early 20th Century and complete Study Guide Questions and discuss as a class; Select TWO Pre-Reading Activities and work on activities in class (DUE Day 2 in a format that can be posted/displayed in the classroom); HW: Continue work on self-selected Pre-Reading Activities
- 11: With Ms. Z's Class (Ms. Nelson at IB Training); Review Written Task
- 9A: DUE Author Bio Study Guide Questions & Survival Activity (turn in handouts) by end of class; If finished early, watch Man Vs. Wild with Bear Grylls on the weebly site; HW: Handout Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, read the article for next class
- 9B: DUE Author Bio Study Guide Questions & Survival Activity (turn in handout) by end of class; If finished early, watch Man Vs. Wild with Bear Grylls on the weebly site; HW: Handout Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, read the article for next class
- 11: With Ms. Z's Class (Ms. Nelson at IB Training)
- HR 9-2: With Ms. Peak's Homeroom
- 8B: Read Cultural Aspects of The Pearl and complete the Study Guide Questions; Read John Steinbeck Author Biography and complete the Study Guide Questions; Discuss both articles as a class; HW: Anticipation/Reaction Activity DUE Day 1
- 8B: DUE Anticipation/Reaction Activity--share with classmates your responses; Read Style of the Novella and complete the Study Guide Questions; Work on Pre-Reading Activities if time allows; HW: Complete Pre-Reading Activities (2 total) DUE Day 2 in a format that can be posted/displayed in the classroom
- 11: With Ms. Z's Class (Ms. Nelson at IB Training)
- 9A: Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Work Day: Review the article and begin task; HW: Apply the hierarchy of needs to a cartoon character and complete task DUE Day 2
- 9A: DUE Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs task, share with classmates and discuss; Check out Lord of the Flies by William Golding; HW: Read Chapter 1 and complete Chapter 1 Note-Taking and Summary Chart--Read Note-Taking & Summary Directions Handout FIRST-DUE Day 4
- 11: With Ms. Z's Class; Introduce Part 2: Language and Communication; HW: Part II: Advertising Introductory Assignment DUE Day 5
- 8B: Pre-Reading Activities in a format that can be posted/displayed in the classroom and share with class/post (Soccer students will share their activities Friday, Nov. 6th) DUE
- 9B: Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Work Day: Review the article and begin task; Check out Lord of the Flies by William Golding; HW: Read Chapter 1 and complete Chapter 1 Note-Taking and Summary Chart--Read Note-Taking & Summary Directions Handout FIRST--DUE Day 3; Apply the hierarchy of needs to a cartoon character and complete task DUE Day 4
Day 3: Mon. Nov. 2nd: Early Release @ 11:30 AM
- 9B: DUE Chapter 1 Note-Taking and Summary Chart; QUIZ Chapter 1 (verbal); Handouts: Chapter 1 Discussion and Figurative Language; HW: Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- HR 9-2: Movember--Men's Health Issues
- MSCW: NO CLASSES
- NO CLASSES: Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 9B: DUE Applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs task, share with classmates and discuss; Discuss Poetry TEST; In-class reading time; HW: Read Chapter 2
- 9A: DUE Chapter 1 Note-Taking and Summary Chart; QUIZ Chapter 1 (verbal); Handouts: Chapter 1 Discussion and Figurative Language
- MSCW: Read Fractured Fairy Tales Books; Fractured Fairy Tales Directions Handout DUE Day 3
- 8B: DUE TWO Pre-Reading Activities; Checkout The Pearl by John Steinbeck; 3 Handouts: 1: Allusions, Unique Terminology, Sayings & Slang 2: The Pearl Vocabulary Lists and Definitions 3: The Pearl Note-Taking and Summarizing; Read Chapter 1 and complete Chapter 1 Chart (Note-Taking and Summarizing Template on weebly) DUE Day 6
- 11: DUE Part 2: Advertising Introductory Assignment; With Ms. Z's class to share and discuss student ads
- 9A: (Soccer Match: No Class) HW: Read Chapter 2 and complete Chapter 2 Chart, Complete Connotation & Denotation handout
- 9B: (Soccer Match: No Class) Submit Chapter 2 Chart to Ms. Nelson; HW: Complete Connotation & Denotation handout, Read Chapter 3 and complete Chapter 3 Chart DUE Day 2
- 11: With Ms. Z's class; HW: Annotate article "Our kids may care about brands, but do brands really care about kids?" (different text types to analyze) DUE Day 1
- HR 9-2: Soccer Match: No Class
- 8B: Discuss Chapter 1; Read Chapter 2 and complete Chapter 2 Chart; HW: Literary Devices to Affect Tone and Mood
Day 1: Mon. Nov. 9th
- 8B: DUE Literary Devices to Affect Tone and Mood discuss; Mood and Tone PowerPoint Notes; HW: Review for Chapters 1-2 QUIZ Day 2 (Vocab & Content)
- 11: With Ms. Z's class; Introduce Paper 1; Handouts: Paper 1 Booklet and Paper 1 SL Example
- 9A: DUE Connotation & Denotation handout; Discuss Chapter 2; HW: Read Chapter 3 and complete Chapter 3 chart
- 9A: DUE Chapter 3 Chart; Discuss Chapter 3; HW: Review and prepare for QUIZ Chapters 1-3 Day 4 (QUIZ: Character-physical and personality traits; Timeline-10 main events from chapters 1-3; Quotes-10 main quotes, identify speaker)
- 11: Continued discussion with Paper 1 Sample Essay--graded using SL Rubric (create your own reference sheet with: design elements, meanings of color and persuasive techniques); Handout Can't Buy My Love HW: Read Chapter 2 of Can't Buy My Love and read, annotate "Our Kids may care about brands, but do brands really care about kinds?" and fill in the Commentary Writing Template DUE Day 5
- 8B: QUIZ Chapters 1-2; Discuss mood and tone; Handout: Analytical paragarph--Mood in The Pearl; HW: Write analytical paragraph and submit through www.turnitin.com DUE Day 5 at start of class--MUST bring a hard copy to class
- 9B: DUE Connotation & Denotation handout (key on Weebly); Discuss Chapters 2-3; HW: Review and prepare for QUIZ Chapters 1-3 Day 4 (QUIZ: Character-physical and personality traits; Timeline-10 main events from chapters 1-3; Quotes-10 main quotes, identify speaker)
- NO CLASSES
- 9B: Review for Chapter QUIZ 1-3; Handout: Task for LOTF Chapters 1-4; Read chapter 4; HW: Review and prepare for QUIZ Chapters 1-3 Day 4 (QUIZ: Character-physical and personality traits; Timeline-10 main events from chapters 1-3; Quotes-10 main quotes, identify speaker)
- HR 9-2: Go to Ms. Peak's Classroom
- MSCW: DUE Fractured Fairy Tale Directions handout; Work Day: Fractured Fairy Tale-Students should be writing their fractured fairy tale following the directions on the Fractured Fairy Tale Directions handout
- 9B: QUIZ Chapters 1-3 (20-30 minutes); Work Day: Chapter 4 Task; HW: Complete Task for Chapters 1-4 DUE Day 5
- 9A: QUIZ Chapters 1-3 (20-30 minutes); Handout: Task for LOTF Chapters 1-4; Begin reading chapter 4; HW: Task for Chapters 1-4 DUE Day 5
- MSCW: Final Draft of Fractured Fairy Tale DUE Day 3
November 16th-November 20th
Day 5: Mon. Nov. 16th
- 8B: Work Day: Read Chapter 3 and complete Chapter 3 Chart and/or work on Analytical Paragraph--Mood; HW: Complete Chapter 3 or Analytical Paragraph
- 11: DUE annotation of "Our Kids may care about brands, but do brands really care about kinds?" and completed Commentary Writing Template; HW: Read Chapter 2 in Can't Buy My Love and brainstorm ideas for class discussion Day 6
- 9A: DUE Task for Chapters 1-4; Discuss Chapter 4 as needed; Handout: LOTF Chapter 5 & 6 Chapter Quote Analysis; HW: Read chapters 5 & 6, analyze your assigned quote (on shared Google Doc) DUE Day 2
- 9B: DUE Task for Chapters 1-4; Discuss Chapter 4 as needed; Handout: LOTF Chapter 5 & 6 Chapter Quote Analysis; HW: Read chapters 5 & 6, analyze your assigned quote (on shared Google Doc) DUE Day 2
- 11: Discuss Can't Buy My Love Chapter 2 ideas; Read sample Paper 1 in booklet--practice writing opening paragraph with thesis statement
- HR 9-2: Grade 11 Presentation (Assembly)
- 8B: Pre-Reading Packet Articles and Presentation of Pre-Reading Activities; HW: Analytical paragraph DUE Day 1
- 8B: Due Analytical Paragraph--Mood to www.turnitin.coom (MUST bring a hard copy to class); HW: Read Chapter 3 and complete Chapter 3 chart
- 11: NO CLASS; Complete HW: Read sample Paper 1 in booklet--practice writing opening paragraph with thesis statement DUE Day 2
- 9A: NO CLASS; Read Chapters 5 & 6 and complete assigned quote on shared Google Doc DUE Day 2
- 9A: DUE Chapter 5 & 6 Quotes; Discuss Chapters 5-6; Handout: Elements of Style (Chapter 5) and Foreshadowing & Prediction (Chapter 6); HW: Read Chapters 7 & 8; Handout: Finding Supporting Quotations (Chapter 8) DUE Day 4
- 11: DUE Opening paragraph with thesis statement (sample Paper 1 in booklet)
- 8B: DUE Chapter 3 Chart; Discuss Chapter 3 and discuss QUIZ elements; HW: Read Chapter 4 and complete Chapter 4 chart--bring questions to class--> QUIZ will happen Day 5
- 9B: DUE Chapter 5 & 6 Quotes; Discuss Chapters 5-6; Handout: Elements of Style (Chapter 5) and Foreshadowing & Prediction (Chapter 6); HW: Complete Foreshadowing & Prediction (Chapter 6) Handout
- 9B: DUE Foreshadowing & Prediction Handout--discuss; Workday; HW: Read Chapters 7 & 8; Handout: Finding Supporting Quotations (Chapter 8) DUE Day 4
- HR 9-2: Speech & Debate Assembly
- MSCW: DUE Final draft of Fractured Fairy Tale by end of class; Introduce writing Children's Book/Comic/Graphic Novel task
Day 4: Mon. Nov. 23rd
- 9B: DUE Finding Supporting Quotations (Chapter 8) and Discuss Using Supporting Quotations; Reading Time; HW: Finish reading Chapter 9 and 10
- 9A: DUE Finding Supporting Quotations (Chapter 8) and Discuss Using Supporting Quotations; Reading Time; HW: Finish reading Chapter 9 and 10
- MSCW: Review Children's Books/Comic/Graphic Novels to see similarities and differences; Final Draft DUE Day 4, Dec. 9th of Book/Comic/Graphic Novel
- 8B: Discuss Chapter 4; QUIZ Chapters 3-4 (30 minutes); HW: Read Chapter 5 and complete Chapter 5 Chart (as needed)
- 11: DUE Introductory paragraph & thesis statement (Wolf Texts); Ms. Z's class with use and share information; HW: Review Paper 1 Structure-->Practice Paper 1 Day 6
- 9A: Discuss Chapters 9-10; ; Reading Time; HW: Finish Novel (Chapters 11-12)
- 9B: Discuss Chapters 9-10; Reading Time; HW: Finish Novel (Chapters 11-12)
- 11: In-Class Practice Paper 1
- HR 9-2: Preparing for exams and dealing with stress
- 8B: Due Chapter 5 Chart, class discussion; HW: Read Chapter 6 (end of book) and complete Chapter 6 Chart (as needed)
- 8B: DUE Chapter 6 Chart, class discussion; HW: Review for QUIZ Chapters 5-6
- 11: Advertising Presentation from professionals
- 9A: Discuss end of novel; Study Guide and Handouts: Symbolism and Character Types; Handout: Study Guide for the Mid-term; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term
- 9A: Mid-Term Review; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term
- 11: Return Practice Paper 1 and give feedback; Review terms and structure of Paper 1; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term Monday, Dec. 7th
- 8B: Chapters 5-6 QUIZ (20-30 minutes; Brainstorm themes and character breakdown involved in the theme); Handouts: Character List & Themes and Themes & Quotes; HW: Complete assigned information and contribute to the class Google Doc (shared by Ms. Nelson) DUE Day 5
- 9B: Discuss end of novel; Study Guide and Handouts: Symbolism and Character Types; Handout: Study Guide for the Mid-term; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term
November 30th-December 4th
Day 3: Mon. Nov. 30th
- 9B: Mid-Term Review; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term
- HR 9-2: Discussion on exam preparation
- MSCW: Begin writing children's book, comic or graphic novel; FINAL Draft DUE Dec. 9th
- 9B: Prepare for Mid-Term; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term
- 9A: Prepare for Mid-Term; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term
- MSCW: Work Day: Children's Book, Comic or Graphic Novel; FINAL Draft DUE Dec. 9th
- 8B: Review Analytical Paragraph Assessment (The Pearl-Mood Paragraph); Quote Analysis Practice next class; HW: Complete shared Google Documents for Day 6
- 11: Introduce Mini Text Type Oral Presentation Task in pairs (Oral Paper 1)-handout and sign-up; HW: Prepare for Mid-Term Monday, Dec. 7th (Paper 1)
- 9A: Prepare for Mid-Term; Prepare for Mid-Term (After school REVIEW SESSION 3-5 PM)
- 9B: Prepare for Mid-Term; Prepare for Mid-Term (After school REVIEW SESSION 3-5 PM)
- 9A: EXAM Session One: Language & Literature: 8:30-10:00 AM
- 9B: EXAM Session One: Language & Literature: 8:30-10:00 AM
- 8B: Handout: List of quotes for the TEST; Begin thesis construction using graphic organization; HW: Copy shared Google Doc outline and begin organizing information for Day 1
- 8B: Review for theme paragraph TEST on Day 2; HW: Complete KEYWORD outline/thesis for theme paragraph
Day 2: Mon Dec. 7th: HS FINAL EXAMS (MOVED to Wed. Dec. 9th)
- 9A: Reflection time/Review for Exams
- 8B: TEST: Type paragraph in-class timed writing
- 11: Reflection time/Review for Exams
- 9B: Reflection time/Review for Exams
- 9B: Reflection time/Review for Exams
- HR 9-2: With Ms. Peak's class; TEDTalk The Power of Vulnerability
- MSCW: WINTER CONCERT REHEARSAL CANCELLED; Work Day: Finish draft of Children's Book DUE Dec. 9th
- 11: EXAM Session Two: Language & Literature: 10:45-12:15 PM
- MSCW: FINAL Draft DUE Children's Book, Comic or Graphic Novel @ end of class
- 8B: MLA format; Handout: Integrating Quotes
- 11: Work Day: Mini Text Type Oral Presentation Task in pairs (1 text type/pair; 5-6 minutes presentation/person); HW: Present Day 1
- HR 9-2: All MYP Assembly with Ms. Deo
- 8B: The Pearl Film; Handout Book and Film Comparison
December 14th-December 18th
Day 1: Mon. Dec. 14th
- 8B: Discuss Analytical Paragraph The Pearl--Theme; The Pearl Film continued
- 11: DUE In-class Mini Text Type Oral Presentations in pairs (1 text type/pair; 5-6 minutes presentation/person)
- 9A: LOTF Simpsons Episode and discussion handout
- 9A: Review Mid-Term Exam
- 11: DUE In-class Mini Text Type Oral Presentations in pairs (1 text type/pair; 5-6 minutes presentation/person)
- 8B: DUE Book and Film Compare/Contrast for class discussion
- 9B: LOTF Simpsons Episode and discussion handout
- 9B: Review Mid-Term Exam
- HR 9-2: STUCO activities and BBQ Lunch
- MSCW: Share original books and comics with classmates; Handout: Exit Creative Writing Survey; Introduce final writing assignment: The Paragraph Story DUE Day 4 at the end of class
- 9B: Handout: LOTF Film Analysis; Watch 1963 film
- 9A: Handout: LOTF Film Analysis; Watch 1963 film
- MSCW: Work Day: The Paragraph Story DUE at the end of class
- 8B:
- 11: With Ms. Z; Media information; Literature Circles assigned
- 9A: LOTF Film Analysis Continued
- 9B: LOTF Film Analysis Continued