December 15th, 2015 - December 18th, 2015

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 

Do Now: 

Do Now: What is unrequited love? Have you ever loved someone that did not love you back? Describe that experience. 


NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES

Write down key facts. If you have a teacher who writes notes on the board, that's a bonus: You can copy them down. If not, write down the most important points from class. Does your history teacher mention the date of a key Civil War battle? Does your English teacher give examples of Shakespeare's use of dramatic irony? Does your math teacher go over a particular formula? Write it down!

It can take some experimenting to figure out what information really is helpful, so keep trying and don't give up. Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may mention lots of dates and facts in class but only write the key ones on the board. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may repeat a certain date or piece of information. That's a clue that it's probably important. After a while, you'll get to know a teacher's style.

Don't overdo it. Don't go crazy taking notes, though: You'll be frantic if you try to write down every word that's said in class. And if you focus too much on getting your notes right, you might miss important points. Some people actually learn better by listening, writing down a few key points, and then going over the material after class when they have more time.

Ask. Don't be afraid to ask the teacher to repeat something you miss. If the teacher's going too fast, chances are your classmates will also be relieved to hear the information again. If you don't want to ask in class, see your teacher afterwards. It's much easier than wondering if you got the notes right as you study.

Compare. Keep your notes handy when you're doing your reading assignments. Compare what you wrote with what the readings say — you may even want to add to your notes as you read.

Going over your notes with a friend and comparing what the two of you put down can help reinforce what you're learning. It also can help you remember information when it's time for the test. And going over your notes will alert you and your friend to any errors.

Copy. Depending on how neat your handwriting is, you may want to recopy your notes when you get home. If you've taken notes in a hurry, you're more likely to figure out an unreadable word or sentence on the day of the lesson than you are weeks later when you look back over your notes in preparation for a test.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION 

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 

Romeo and Juliet Opinionnaire 

State to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements. 

Write at least one sentence defending your position. 

1. The punishment for murder should always be death. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

2. Teenagers can’t understand what true love really is. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

3. Killing someone in revenge for killing a close friend of yours is okay. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

4. Good friends should stick together at all times no matter how wrong a friend may be. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

5. Parents should make the decisions about their children’s lives. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

6. It is possible to fall in love at first sight. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

7. Telling lies or hiding the truth is acceptable for the right reasons. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

8. Family feuds only affect adults. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree         strongly disagree 

9. There are times when arranged marriage is appropriate. 

strongly agree     agree     neutral     disagree        strongly disagree

Vocabulary Study:

Drama-a story written to be acted for an audience 

Tragedy-a play, novel, or other narrative that depicts serious and important events in which the main character comes to an unhappy end 

Prologue-a short introduction at the beginning of a play that gives a brief overview of the plot  

Mini Lesson: What is Iambic Pentameter???

i·am·bic pen·tam·e·ter

noun

PROSODY

1. a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable, for example Two households, both alike in dignity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5lsuyUNu_4

• An iamb is a metrical foot that consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one—daDUM. 
• Penta- means five.
• Meter refers to a regular rhythmic pattern in poetry.

Each line of verse is made up of 5 iambs. 10 syllables. 

Activity: Ta Tum

Homework: Choose one topic and write five lines in iambic pentameter. Try it!!! You can do it!!! 

Thursday/Friday, December 17th-18th, 2015

Do Now: 20 minutes of independent reading!!! Enjoy

Notebook Response: Have you ever gone to see a play? What did you like or dislike about it? How is watching a play a different experience than watching a film or television program? 

Homework review: Students will stand and recite their lines in iambic pentameter. Any questions about this?

http://vazquez.williampgrayschool.schoolfusion.us/modules/locker/files/get_group_file.phtml?gid=3669635&fid=27759840

Iambic Practice!

Vocabulary Study: 
feud: a bitter quarrel that lasts for years
pernicious: causing harm or injury; deadly 

Mini Lesson and note-taking: Shakespeare's world!!! 


Read Aloud: Lines 1-100 

12.07.2015 - 12.11.2015

Monday, December 7th, 2015

TODAY IS A LIBRARY DAY! PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE ON YOUR BEST BEHAVIOR!!!





Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FULL DAY TESTING - GOOD LUCK!!!




Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

TODAY IS EARLY AMERICAN SETTLERS DAY!!! LET'S HAVE FUN!!!!!






Thursday/Friday December 10-11, 2015

TODAY IS OUR LAST DAY FOR THE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT! YOU'RE DOING AN AMAZING JOB! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! YOU ARE ALMOST DONE!!!

11/30/15 - 12/4/15

Monday, November 11th, 2015

Welcome Back!!! Let today be a new day to be thankful for all that life has to offer us! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itvnQ2QB4yc

Prince Ea is a famous youtuber who writes rap songs, spoken word and motivational videos. This is one of his well known pieces called “Why I think the world should end.” (Cut video off at 3:58)  Students respond to questions in 4 minutes.

a. What was one part or line you identified with the most? Why?

b.What is the video’s message?Do you agree or disagree? Why?

c. How do you believe we can shift things in this world for the better?

Share out with elbow partner and whole group.

We watch this video to maintain PERSPECTIVE 

moving forward. We are working on your writing 

to help you best EXPRESS yourself, EXPRESS your 

thoughts and to ENGAGE with the world. Don't give

up. Don't get frustrated. If you do, take a deep 

breath. Forgive yourself and move on. Take it step 

by step. You 

are all leaders with the power to change the 

world. It's just an essay :) 

Observations from grading your practice 

assessments:

Strengths:

Those who annotated AND used the outline 

demonstrated significant improvement in 

organization.

Almost everyone used at least one quotation 

when proving their claim/thesis. 

Most students included an introduction, three 

body paragraphs and a conclusion. 

Areas for Improvement:

Plot summary! We want to avoid this. 

Using "I" or "Me" statements. For example, "I

think" "My thesis is" "I will show in my essay"

Use of citations.

Establishing a clear thesis statement and

 writing it in the introductory paragraph.

Elaborating on the quotation in order to prove 

the theme of the story. 

Practice: In your elbow pairs, correct the 

following paragraph making edits we 

discussed.

I think that the main character in "The 

Necklace" is very selfish. I can show this 

when the author states, "she threw the

 invitation on the table, murmuring." (page 2) 

She was invited to a party and she threw the 

invitation on the table which proves she is 

selfish. 

Take 6 minutes to correct the paragraph and 

elaborate in order to prove the theme/claim 

that "people who are selfish suffer more than 

those who are grateful." 

Review answers. 

Whole class analysis: 

We will read and grade 

a sample essay using the critical eye we have 

developed over the past few weeks. 

Group Assignment:

In your writing groups,  grade the sample 

essay before you. Be prepared to defend the 

grade your group comes up with. 

Closing: Shout-outs and call-outs

Homework: Review the flash draft format and

work on optional essay corrections! 

12/1/15

Do Now: 

Take two minutes to quietly review the assessment rubric. Which area do you need to focus on the most during our district assessment and why? 

List three steps you will take to improve on this area as you take the assessment. 

Whole class analysis: 

We will read and grade a sample essay using 

the critical eye we have developed over the 

past few weeks. 

Group Assignment:

In your writing groups,  grade the sample 

essay before you. Be prepared to defend the 

grade your group comes up with.

Review the collaboration norms:

1. Body Language

2. Equality of talk time

3. All members contribute to the work.

4. Tracking

5. Stay on task the whole time

Writing Group Agenda

1. All members look over the rubric and ask any clarifying questions.

2. Read Draft. Peers take turns reading the essay aloud. When not reading, peers are taking notes on the rubric. 

3. Peer Discussion. Peers each share at least one strength of the paper and at least one suggestion for revision. Notes are taken no rubric.

4. Group decides on a final grade.  

5. Thank You.  Group members thank each other for their effort.

SHARE OUT!

TOMORROW we will start the district 

assessment. Wednesday will be spent 

reading the story and annotating. Our 

double period, you will begin to write the 

assessment. 

HOMEWORK: STUDY YOUR FLASHDRAFT, 

NOTES AND RUBRIC FOR TOMORROW'S 

EXAM! KEEP WORKING AT HOME ON 

WRITING CORRECTIONS IF YOU NEED TO 

HAND THESE IN BY FRIDAY! BOOK LOGS 

WILL BE CHECKED THIS WEEK (THREE 

ENTRIES MINIMUM!)