Author Study Presentations

September 29, 2017

E.Q: Present your author projects to small groups professionally and articulately.

Analyze the differences between equality and equity and discuss this with the class. 

Obj: I can present my culture project professionally and articulately.

I can analyze the differences between equality and equity and this with the class.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday!!!

Write at least a half page, double spaced.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Equality

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Your Definition:

Activity: Find an image that represents equality.

Word: Equity

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the quality of being fair and impartial.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image that represents equity.

Activity: 

1.Author Study Project

The following elements are due today: 

Cornell Notes

Author's Bio

Book Review 

In small groups, you are responsible for sharing the information about your country.  

We will have four rounds of presentations and you will pick who you see. 

Make sure that everyone has someone to present to.

2. Equality vs. Equity

Each of you will get an issue and I will provide you with a solution.

Discuss how this relates to equality and equity.

Equality is Not Enough

Read through the article and take notes on the ideas.

Closure: 

Reflect on your presentation.

What are you proud of and what would you change?

What did you learn and what questions do you still have?

Any recommendations for me?

Satire Posting

September 28, 2017

Satire Posting

We will be posting these online to view and comment on.

Please click on the link for Canvas. 

Once you are there, log in to your account.

The username is your student ID number and the password is canvas2016.  

You need to post your project in the satire thread that is created for this class.

Once your satire is posted, you must comment on at least TWO other satires.

This will help you for discussion boards in the future.

Your comment should be at least five sentences long and relevant to the satire.

Give feedback, critique ideas, share your opinion on the issue, etc.

Your two comments must be added by Tuesday, October 3.  

Benchmark 9/28

September 28, 2017

E.Q: Demonstrate knowledge and application of skills for textual evidence, and characterization.

Obj: I can demonstrate knowledge and application of skills for textual evidence, and characterization.

Starter:

Write yourself a positive reminder for during the benchmark.

You can decorate an index card to keep for yourself!

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark 9/28

usatestprep.com

Click on the link above.

The school ID is lee59.

Your username and password are both your student ID number.

You will then see the assignment labeled 4 benchmark 9/28.

Complete all the multiple choice questions and free response.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not receive this the first time, please take it again.

If you do not receive an 80% the second time, remediation will be offered the following week.

These attempts must be completed by 10/5 and need to be supervised.

Make sure that you schedule time during your lunch or after school if you do not finish today.

Due: October 5.  

Closure: 

How do you think you did on the benchmark?

Explain.

Peer Edit

September 26, 2017

E.Q: Create your own satire. 

Obj: I can create my own satire. 

Starter: 

Create a daily writing concern to receive feedback on during our writing conferences today.

This can go directly on a sticky note.

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: Create your own satire. 

Activity

1.  Satirical Newspaper Article 

Peer Edit 

This is the next project that you will be working on for the next week.

Together we will review the requirements.

In class today, you should work on brainstorming issues you want to base your satire on.

Then, begin researching information so that you have real information to include.

Make sure that you are writing Cornell notes. 

How to Write a Newspaper Article 

Closure:

What is one thing you are proud of at the moment?

What is one thing you need to continue working on?

Writing Conferences

September 26, 2017

E.Q: Create your own satire. 

Obj: I can create my own satire. 

Starter: 

Create a daily writing concern to receive feedback on during our writing conferences today.

This can go directly on a sticky note.

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: Create your own satire. 

Activity

1.  Satirical Newspaper Article 

This is the next project that you will be working on for the next week.

Together we will review the requirements.

In class today, you should work on brainstorming issues you want to base your satire on.

Then, begin researching information so that you have real information to include.

Make sure that you are writing Cornell notes. 

How to Write a Newspaper Article 

Closure:

What is one thing you are proud of at the moment?

What is one thing you need to continue working on?

Satires

September 25, 2017

E.Q: Create your own satire. 

Obj: I can create my own satire. 

Starter: 

Create a SMART goal for what you want to accomplish with today's block. 

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: Create your own satire. 

Activity

1.  Satirical Newspaper Article 

This is the next project that you will be working on for the next week.

Together we will review the requirements.

In class today, you should work on brainstorming issues you want to base your satire on.

Then, begin researching information so that you have real information to include.

Make sure that you are writing Cornell notes. 

How to Write a Newspaper Article 

Closure:

Evaluate how well you accomplished your SMART goal. 

Introductions and Work Day

September 22, 2017

E.Q: Create your own satire. 

Obj: I can create my own satire. 

Starter: 

Free Write Friday!!!!

Reminder, this is a half page, double spaced.

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: Create your own satire. 

Activity

1.  Satirical Newspaper Article 

This is the next project that you will be working on for the next week.

Together we will review the requirements.

In class today, you should work on brainstorming issues you want to base your satire on.

Then, begin researching information so that you have real information to include.

Make sure that you are writing Cornell notes. 

How to Write a Newspaper Article 

2.  How to Write an Introduction

UNC Writing Center Tips 

You will take notes on the article linked above. 

Focus on the five strategies for writing an effective introduction and the five kinds of less effective intros.

Then, practice writing captivating introductory statements by completing the handout.

Closure: 

How confident do you feel writing introductions.

Explain your reasoning.

Newspaper Project

September 21, 2017

E.Q: Create your own satire. 

Obj: I can create my own satire. 

Starter: 

Describe how the item below is an example of satire. 

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: Create your own satire. 

Activity

1.  Satirical Newspaper Article 

This is the next project that you will be working on for the next week.

Together we will review the requirements.

In class today, you should work on brainstorming issues you want to base your satire on.

Then, begin researching information so that you have real information to include.

Make sure that you are writing Cornell notes. 

How to Write a Newspaper Article 

Closure :

What issue did select and why?

Satires

September 20, 2017

E.Q: Define satire. 

Identify elements of satire.

Understand how elements of satire create a messages.

Identify satirical language in Harrison Bergeron.

Create your own examples of satire.

Obj: I can define satire.

I can identify elements of a satire. 

I can understand how elements of a satire create a message.

I can identify satirical language in Harrison Bergeron.

I can create my own examples of satire. 

Starter: 

Explain how the image below is an example of satire. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Ridicule

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image of ridicule.

Activity: 

1.  Mind Map Gallery Walk

Create a mind map of satirical examples in the story. 

Harrison Bergeron is the main topic.

Include the following branches:

Dramatic Irony

Situational Irony

Exaggeration

Humor

For each branch provide two examples.

Include both quote and how it functions in the story.

Gallery Walk

You will complete a gallery walk to observe each others findings.

As you read through your peers examples write down at least one more example for each one. 

2.  Satire Examples

Find a picture that you think is interesting.

Based off of that one picture create an example of : 

irony

sarcasm

exaggeration

humor. 

Explain how each example represents the technique.

3.  Important Issues

Brainstorm important issues that are relevant to our society today.

Then, find a news article that provides you with information relating to the issue of your choice. 

Next, find a satirical article, comic, picture that also relates to your issue. 

Once you have the two articles, compare and contrast the ideas.

Identify the satirical techniques used in the article you chose. 

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned today?

What is one thing you still have questions about?

Finishing Harrison Bergeron

September 19, 2017

E.Q: Define satire. 

Identify elements of satire.

Understand how elements of satire create a messages.

Identify satirical language in Harrison Bergeron.

Obj: I can define satire.

I can identify elements of a satire. 

I can understand how elements of a satire create a message.

I can identify satirical language in Harrison Bergeron.

Starter: 

Summarize Harrison Bergeron.

This should be between 3-5 sentences. 

This will help refresh our memory from Thursday. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Situational Irony 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of situational irony.

Word: Dramatic Irony

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of dramatic Irony.

Activity: 

1.  Harrison Bergeron Audiobook 

We are going to listen to the story a second time.

This time, follow along at your seats, scanning for examples of satirical language.

You will use this to complete a mind map.

2.  Mind Map

Create a mind map of satirical examples in the story. 

Harrison Bergeron is the main topic.

Include the following branches:

Dramatic Irony

Situational Irony

Exaggeration

Humor

For each branch provide two examples.

Include both quote and how it functions in the story.

Gallery Walk

You will complete a gallery walk to observe each others findings.

3.  Satire Examples

Find a picture that you think is interesting.

Based off of that one picture create an example of : 

irony

sarcasm

exaggeration

humor. 

Explain how each example represents the technique.

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned today?

What is one thing you still have questions about?