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Densmore Weekly Plans for English I: 2/8 - 3/5

Hello RSU 14,

If you need access to student/class materials, please contact me directly at ndensmore@grsu14.org, or ask your student to show you our Google Classroom.

* All Semester I work was due 1/29.

* Students working from home for ANY reason must meet with me once weekly for formative and instruction purposes!

--Nicole Densmore

English I: Week of 2/1 - 2/5

Essential Skills:

Argumentative Writing: SWBAT support analysis claims using substantive evidence and valid reasoning.

Reading Comprehension: SWBAT apply reading comprehension strategies (previewing, chunking, summarizing) to a variety of texts.

Essential Question:

How are the processes of teaching and learning similar and different from one another?

Is all communication, fundamentally, persuasive?

Questions you can ask your student at home/for deeper thinking:

How do you know what your needs (versus wants)

are?

Learning Activities this week: IN CLASS

===> M 2/8 and T 2/9:
Review unit plan, how to find your next read, visit the library, start Writer's Workshop: Topic and Theme (f)

DUE NEXT CLASS: Read at least 10 pages in your book, complete Book Log,
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===> W 2/10 and TH 2/11:
Book It time!, finish Writer's Workshop: Topic and Theme (f)

DUE NEXT CLASS: Read to at least page 20 in your book, complete a CYO journal entry (f)
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===> M 2/22 and T 2/23:
Book It time! Writer's Workshop: read or write one REQUIRED journal entry (f)

DUE NEXT CLASS: Read to at least page 30 in your book, write one REQUIRED journal entry (f)
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===> W 2/24 and TH 2/25:
Book It time! Writer's Workshop: read or write CYO journal entry (f)

DUE NEXT CLASS: Read to at least page 40 in your book, complete a CYO journal entry (f)
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===> M 3/1 and T 3/2:
Writer's Workshop: MLA practice, complete the other REQUIRED journal entry, explain Peer Edit (s)

DUE NEXT CLASS: Read to at least page 50 in your book, write one REQUIRED journal entry (f)
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===> W 3/3 and T 3/4:
Writer's Workshop: finish Peer Edit (s), submit AT LEAST two POLISHED REQUIRED entries, SUBMIT MLA CITATION

Learning Activities: AT HOME

READING DEADLINES: COMPLETE LOG FOR READING GOALS

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TO P. 10: W 2/10 and TH 2/11

TO P. 20: M 2/22 and T 2/23

TO P. 30: W 2/24 and TH 2/25

TO P. 40 M 3/1 and T 3/2

TO P. 50 W 3/3 and T 3/4

WRITING DEADLINES

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FORMATIVES

CYO entry due: M 2/22 and T 2/23

Required entry due: W 2/24 and TH 2/25

CYO entry due: M 3/1 and T 3/2

Required entry due: W 3/3 and T 3/4

SUMMATIVES

W 3/3 and T 3/4: Draft of Reader Recommendation and Real Life Connections

F 3/5 by 11:59 pm: ALL POLISHED ENTRIES DUE

Densmore Weekly Plans for English III: 2/8- 3/5

Hello RSU 14,

If you need access to student/class materials, please contact me directly at ndensmore@grsu14.org, or ask your student to show you our Google Classroom!

==> NWEA Testing must be completed by Thursday, 2/4 at 1:56 pm.

==> Fridays are by appointment or request during class time or anytime in the afternoon.

--Nicole Densmore

English III: 2/8 - 3/5

Essential Skills:

SWBAT= Student will be able to

Informational Writing: SWBAT communicate and explain complex ideas and opinions.

Research: SWBAT use materials responsibly, efficiently, and ethically to complete my project.

Reading Comprehension: SWBAT apply reading comprehension strategies (previewing, chunking, summarizing) to a variety of texts.

Essential Question:

What makes an idea controversial?

How can humor be used to criticize effectively?

Questions you can ask your student at home/for deeper thinking:

WHICH TYPE OF IRONY IS MOST EFFECTIVE?

Learning Activities and Materials: IN CLASS

T 2/9: Finish NWEA, Where do YOU experience satire? Read Satire Introduction and Reading Check (f)

TH 2/11: Satire Writer's Workshop: finish Satire Introduction and Reading Check, review Satire Introduction and Reading Check as a class, Small groups or on your own: Satire Practice (f)

T 2/23: Share examples of hyperbole and irony from the article you read, look at project exemplars, brainstorm ideas/topics for your satire, Start JoJo Rabbit

TH 2/25: Satire Writer's Workshop: begin your WHS satire (f), watch JoJo Rabbit, discussion questions

T 3/2: Satire Writer's Workshop: Turn in Satire Draft (s) watch JoJo Rabbit, discussion questions (f)

T 3/4: Satire Writer's Workshop: Apply feedback to draft; edit, revise, submit Polished Satire (s); finish JoJo Rabbit and ask yourself: Is this satire?

Learning Activities and Materials: AT HOME

-FINISH INTRO TO SATIRE READING COMPREHENSION CHECK

-POLISH SATIRE

-BORROW DVD AND FINISH MOVIE AT HOME* (IN NEEDED)

Assessments:

NWEA Testing (s)

Starting Friday 12/4, students will attend school virtually on Fridays via Google Meets! P1/2: from 9-9:30am; P3/4: from 9:40-10:10am.

Welcome to English with Ms. Densmore!

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If you are remediating English credit from 2019-20, please check your email or access the materials by clicking on this hyperlink!

Densmore Weekly Plans for English I: 2/8 - 3/5

English I: Week of 2/1 - 2/5

Essential Skills:

Essential Question:

How are the processes of teaching and learning similar and different from one another?

Is all communication, fundamentally, persuasive?

Questions you can ask your student at home/for deeper thinking:

How do you know what your needs (versus wants)

are?

Learning Activities this week: IN CLASS

Learning Activities: AT HOME

Densmore Weekly Plans for English III: 2/8- 3/5

English III: 2/8 - 3/5

Essential Skills:

Essential Question:

Questions you can ask your student at home/for deeper thinking:

Learning Activities and Materials: IN CLASS

Learning Activities and Materials: AT HOME

Assessments:

Starting Friday 12/4, students will attend school virtually on Fridays via Google Meets! P1/2: from 9-9:30am; P3/4: from 9:40-10:10am.