Write:
- Introduction
- Conclusion (see handout on focus)
- Literary Present
- Fluency
- Are the articles correct?
- Run-on sentences
- Parallel structure
- Essay Format (TIED & CAB)
Review Narnia Vocab, Ch.11-17
Block Day 12/12 ~ Finish Essay
Check for 3rd Body Paragraph
Write:
Review Narnia Vocab, Ch.11-17
Write:
Review Narnia Vocab, Ch.11-17
Wednesday 12/12 ~ Finish Body Paragraphs
Peer Edit Body Paragraph #2
HW: Type all three body paragraphs in paragraph form. Due Thursday.
- Is it written in the Literary Present?
- Are quotes/page numbers written correctly?
- Does the paragraph prove the thesis?
- What does this person need to do to complete this paragraph.
HW: Type all three body paragraphs in paragraph form. Due Thursday.
Tuesday 12/10
Warm-up: Practice avoiding run-on sentences with this exercise.
ON Focus: View resource called "Literary Present."
Peer-Edit 1st Body Paragraph (10 pts.) - Is it in the present tense?
HW: Use TIED structure to write second paragraph.
ON Focus: View resource called "Literary Present."
Peer-Edit 1st Body Paragraph (10 pts.) - Is it in the present tense?
HW: Use TIED structure to write second paragraph.
Warm-up: More practice with irregular verbs here.
Body Paragraphs: Today you need to write at least two of your body paragraphs using the quotes you've found and TIED structure.
HW: Two Body Paragraphs.
Body Paragraphs: Today you need to write at least two of your body paragraphs using the quotes you've found and TIED structure.
HW: Two Body Paragraphs.
Thursday ~ Quote Hunt
Warm-up: On the back of your Pre-writing sheet from yesterday, number the paper from 1-20. Practice with Irregular Verbs here. Keep track of whether or not you get each correct by number.
Credit Check: West will give credit for Thesis and 3 Topic Sentences (20 pts.)
Outline: Begin writing your outline, starting by transferring your thesis and 3 Topic Sentences.
HW: Today you must add your six quotes to the outline.
Credit Check: West will give credit for Thesis and 3 Topic Sentences (20 pts.)
Outline: Begin writing your outline, starting by transferring your thesis and 3 Topic Sentences.
HW: Today you must add your six quotes to the outline.
Wednesday ~ Write a CAB thesis
1. Chose an essay prompt.
2. Brainstorm possible topics to list in thesis.
3. Write CAB Thesis and 3 Topic sentences.
2. Brainstorm possible topics to list in thesis.
3. Write CAB Thesis and 3 Topic sentences.
Tuesday 12/3 ~ LWW Ch. 11-17 Test
Take test!
password: Edmundthejust (no spaces, case sensitive)
After the test, go onto Focus and download the document called "LWW Essay Choices"
~Choose one essay and begin brainstorming topics that your three paragraphs could cover in your 5-paragraph essay.
password: Edmundthejust (no spaces, case sensitive)
After the test, go onto Focus and download the document called "LWW Essay Choices"
~Choose one essay and begin brainstorming topics that your three paragraphs could cover in your 5-paragraph essay.
Monday 12/2 ~ Test Review
Welcome back!
How was your break?
Test Review
HW: Study! Narnia Test on Chapters 11-17 tomorrow!!!
How was your break?
Test Review
HW: Study! Narnia Test on Chapters 11-17 tomorrow!!!
Monday 11/18 ~ LWW Ch.16
Review Vocabulary for Chapter 16
Read and do Questions for Ch. 16
HW: Completed questions.
Read and do Questions for Ch. 16
HW: Completed questions.
Thursday 11/14 ~ Narnia Ch.15
*Finish questions for Ch. 14 & check
*Read Ch.15 and do questions
*Watch movie.
HW: Nope. Have a great weekend. :)
*Read Ch.15 and do questions
*Watch movie.
HW: Nope. Have a great weekend. :)
Wednesday 11/13 ~ Narnia Ch.14
*Did you turn in your Edmund Letter yesterday?
*Intro discussion: What do you think Aslan arranged with the witch at the end of Ch. 13
*Read and do Ch. 14 Questions
HW: Finish whatever questions we did not get to in class. Ch.14 Worksheet due tomorrow!
*Intro discussion: What do you think Aslan arranged with the witch at the end of Ch. 13
*Read and do Ch. 14 Questions
HW: Finish whatever questions we did not get to in class. Ch.14 Worksheet due tomorrow!
Tuesday 11/12 ~ Loyalty Debates
*5 minutes preparation time ---> debates
~Votes w/brief explanation
~ Winners get E.C.on Narnia Test
*Go over answers to Chapters 12 & 13
*How is Loyalty a major theme in Narnia?
~Votes w/brief explanation
~ Winners get E.C.on Narnia Test
*Go over answers to Chapters 12 & 13
*How is Loyalty a major theme in Narnia?
Monday 11/11 ~ Loyalty Activity
*Go over chapters 11 & 12
*Loyalty Activity
~What is it?
~Debate Situations (5 pts.)
~Winner gets e.c.
*Loyalty Activity
~What is it?
~Debate Situations (5 pts.)
~Winner gets e.c.
Block Day 11/7&8 ~ Sub Plan
*First, take ten minutes to complete yesterday's assignment: Edmund's Letter.
*Read Chapters 12 & 13
~Complete worksheets in your packet
~Study vocabulary if time
*Read Chapters 12 & 13
~Complete worksheets in your packet
~Study vocabulary if time
Block Day 11/7 ~ Persuasive Writing & Narnia Chapter 12
*First 10 minutes: Write Edmund's Letter of Defense (1/2 page).
*Activity about Loyalty
*Read Ch.12 & do questions
HW: Ch.12 Questions
*Activity about Loyalty
*Read Ch.12 & do questions
HW: Ch.12 Questions
Wednesday ~ 6-10 Quiz & Edmund's Guilty Letter
*5 minutes to study
*Take Quiz on Ch. 6-10 Reading Comprehension (25 pts.)
*Write letter in Edmund's defense:
We've all done things we aren't proud of, usually for reasons that seemed good at the time. Why does Edmund do the things he did? Is he justified in feeling the way he does?
Pretend you are Edmund stuck in a dungeon of the White Witch. Write a letter Peter, Susan, and Lucy explaining why you chose to go to the White Witch and why you felt that was a good decision in the beginning. You may end with what you've realized since being in the dungeon.
1/2 page
*Take Quiz on Ch. 6-10 Reading Comprehension (25 pts.)
*Write letter in Edmund's defense:
We've all done things we aren't proud of, usually for reasons that seemed good at the time. Why does Edmund do the things he did? Is he justified in feeling the way he does?
Pretend you are Edmund stuck in a dungeon of the White Witch. Write a letter Peter, Susan, and Lucy explaining why you chose to go to the White Witch and why you felt that was a good decision in the beginning. You may end with what you've realized since being in the dungeon.
1/2 page
Tuesday 11/5 ~ Narnia Ch.12
*Vocab Test Ch.6-10
*Check Ch.11 Worksheet
*Begin reading Ch.12
HW: Nope. We will continue tomorrow on Ch.12
*Check Ch.11 Worksheet
*Begin reading Ch.12
HW: Nope. We will continue tomorrow on Ch.12
Monday 11/4 ~ Narnia Ch.11
Dearest Transitional Students,
It is your lucky day! Our Vocabulary Test will have to wait until tomorrow. How very sad I know.
Instead, please read through Chapter 11 and complete the questions.
(your books and worksheets are on the old desk under the TV)
HW: Complete Ch.11 Worksheet.
Vocabulary Test on Tuesday
Comprehension Test (Chapters 6-11) on Wednesday
It is your lucky day! Our Vocabulary Test will have to wait until tomorrow. How very sad I know.
Instead, please read through Chapter 11 and complete the questions.
(your books and worksheets are on the old desk under the TV)
HW: Complete Ch.11 Worksheet.
Vocabulary Test on Tuesday
Comprehension Test (Chapters 6-11) on Wednesday
Wednesday 10/30 ~ LWW Ch.10
*Ch. 10 Vocabulary
*Read Ch. 10
HW: Ch.10 Questions due in class on Block Day
Quiz on reading comprehension in chapters 6-10 on Monday.
Quiz on vocabulary on Monday.
*Read Ch. 10
HW: Ch.10 Questions due in class on Block Day
Quiz on reading comprehension in chapters 6-10 on Monday.
Quiz on vocabulary on Monday.
Tuesday 10/29 ~ LWW Ch.9
NOTE: Please bring your Top 20 book tomorrow.
*Finish Ch.8 and Questions
*Ch.9 Vocab
HW: Chapter 9 & do Questions
*Finish Ch.8 and Questions
*Ch.9 Vocab
HW: Chapter 9 & do Questions
Monday 10/28 ~ LWW Ch. 8
*Chapter 8 Vocabulary
*Check and go over Ch.7 Questions
*Begin Chapter 8 What Happened After Dinner
HW: Chapter 8 Questions (if we don't finish in class)
*Check and go over Ch.7 Questions
*Begin Chapter 8 What Happened After Dinner
HW: Chapter 8 Questions (if we don't finish in class)
Block Day 10/24 ~ LWW Chapter 7
*Begin with Vocabulary Game
*Read Ch. 7
HW: Finish Chapter 7 and Questions
*Read Ch. 7
HW: Finish Chapter 7 and Questions
Monday 10/21~ Narnia Quiz Prep
Today we are getting ready for a quiz over the first half of Narnia.
- Every student must write three possible quiz questions about the story.
- Play review game for extra credit.
Quiz tomorrow!
Tuesday 10/15
10 minutes - Study for Pop-Quiz on Narnia Chapters 1-5 (only vocab on ch.1-4)
Do Ch.5 Vocabulary when finished with quiz
HW: Complete chapter 4&5 worksheet by end of class tomorrow. (Due Thursday)
Do Ch.5 Vocabulary when finished with quiz
HW: Complete chapter 4&5 worksheet by end of class tomorrow. (Due Thursday)
Monday 10/14
Warm-up Exercise: Verb Conjugation Practice
Click Here and select "Simple Present Perfect."
Narnia Ch. 4 & 5
Click Here and select "Simple Present Perfect."
Narnia Ch. 4 & 5
- Worksheet is on Focus
- Click here.
Block Day 10/10
Finish Narnia Chapter 3 and Questions.
- Play 3 Corners
- Play the hat game
- Watch and discuss this TED talk: "Life that Doesn't End with Death."
Wednesday 10/9 - Narnia Ch.3
Verb Tenses
She shut the wardrobe door tightly behind her and looked around, panting for breath. It was still raining and she could hear the voices of the others in the passage (19 ~ Narnia at the end of Ch.2).
Narnia
- Complete conjugation chart & turn in for credit.
- What verb tenses are used in the selection below?
She shut the wardrobe door tightly behind her and looked around, panting for breath. It was still raining and she could hear the voices of the others in the passage (19 ~ Narnia at the end of Ch.2).
Narnia
- Read Ch.3 & complete Questions by Thursday.
- Tomorrow's Discussion Question: Why do you think C.S.Lewis chose Lucy to discover Narnia first? (please prepare to discuss your answer and reasons out loud in class tomorrow.)
Tuesday 10/8 Verb Tenses
Turn in your stories, printed.
Create your own reference chart for verb tenses.
- Explain the difference between each verb tense.
- Write an example sentence about a classmate and apply it to each verb type.
Resources: Use the chapter in Top 20 OR check out this chart on verb tenses here.
Apply: Take a picture of the cleanest chart for your notes and conjugate a new sentence on your own.
Create your own reference chart for verb tenses.
- Explain the difference between each verb tense.
- Write an example sentence about a classmate and apply it to each verb type.
Resources: Use the chapter in Top 20 OR check out this chart on verb tenses here.
Apply: Take a picture of the cleanest chart for your notes and conjugate a new sentence on your own.
Monday 10/7
Turn in Friend Stories
- Peer edit for correct Pronoun Use.
- Peer edit for COHERENCE
- What do you NEED to learn from this class?
- Writing?
- Speaking?
- Exercises 1 & 2
Block Day 10/3
Peer-edit Friend stories. Edited version due Monday.
Read Upfront: Create 10 new Vocabulary Words on Quizlet
Read Upfront: Create 10 new Vocabulary Words on Quizlet
- courtesy
- contagious
- recruit
- homeostasis
- evolve
- haywire
- compulsivity
- overstimulate
- dopamine
- milestone
Wednesday 10/2
Warm-up Exercise:
A) Despite my request, James still has not turned in the perfected
edits of (he, his, himself) personal narrative.
B) One day William and Matt will be famous for (they're, there, their)
incredible singing voices.
C) I'm pretty sure Ada will rule the world one day. That quiet demeanor
is simply a facade that hides the evil plans she has to stop school
before (her, their, herselves) next biology test.
D) There is a hero in Melody's mind and (he, they) has a mixture of Qin's
cunning mind, Lawrence's cat-like reflexes, and Sheldon's strapping appearance.
E) Mason is (his, himself ) own hero.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
HW: Know your pronouns, Narnia vocabulary, and events from chapters 1 & 2. We will have a quiz on block day!!!
A) Despite my request, James still has not turned in the perfected
edits of (he, his, himself) personal narrative.
B) One day William and Matt will be famous for (they're, there, their)
incredible singing voices.
C) I'm pretty sure Ada will rule the world one day. That quiet demeanor
is simply a facade that hides the evil plans she has to stop school
before (her, their, herselves) next biology test.
D) There is a hero in Melody's mind and (he, they) has a mixture of Qin's
cunning mind, Lawrence's cat-like reflexes, and Sheldon's strapping appearance.
E) Mason is (his, himself ) own hero.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
- Review Vocabulary
- Finish reading Ch.2 & Complete Questions (Due on Block Day)
- Writing option: A) Top 20, Pronouns: Exercise 10 or B) Ch.2 Part C
HW: Know your pronouns, Narnia vocabulary, and events from chapters 1 & 2. We will have a quiz on block day!!!
Tuesday 10/1
Happy October! This is the best month in Santa Cruz County.
In honor of the cooler weather,
it is only right that we meet the
White Witch.
Agenda:
it is only right that we meet the
White Witch.
Agenda:
- Check & correct all PRONOUN exercises (quiz on block day).
- Review Ch. 1&2 Vocabulary (quiz on block day)
- Begin reading Chapter 2 w/Questions.
Monday 9/30
Check Point: Show me your Pronouns Ex. 1-3 (15 points).
Complete Pronouns Chapter 3, including the Quiz and Writing exercise at the end.
Review Narnia Vocabulary if time.
HW: Study Ch.1&2 Vocab
Complete Pronouns Chapter 3, including the Quiz and Writing exercise at the end.
Review Narnia Vocabulary if time.
HW: Study Ch.1&2 Vocab
Block Thursday 9/26
Check for HW - Did you complete your Narnia Ch.1Questions?
Top 20 Pronouns: Ex. 3.1-3.3 (pages 27-32)
Narnia Ch.2
*Chapter Questions
HW: Complete Ch. 2 Reading and Worksheet
Top 20 Pronouns: Ex. 3.1-3.3 (pages 27-32)
Narnia Ch.2
*Chapter Questions
HW: Complete Ch. 2 Reading and Worksheet
Wednesday 9/25
Turn in perfected Personal Narratives for full credit.
Vocabulary review.
Begin listening to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
HW: Answer Chapter 1 Questions
Vocabulary review.
Begin listening to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
HW: Answer Chapter 1 Questions
Tuesday 9/24
New Unit: Enter the land of Narnia!
Why? One of the most common ways to gain fluency in a language is by enjoying a longer book written at an easy reading level. This book has very adult themes, but is written at a younger level. It affords wonderful discussion while being easily accessible.
As we read, we will build our vocabulary and ensure reading comprehension while practicing quality writing, active conversation, and correct grammar skills.
First, get the book in subtext.
HW: 1. Complete the Vocabulary section with one image for each term.
2. Perfect and print your Personal Narrative. Bring the new one stapled to the old one tomorrow (Wednesday).
Why? One of the most common ways to gain fluency in a language is by enjoying a longer book written at an easy reading level. This book has very adult themes, but is written at a younger level. It affords wonderful discussion while being easily accessible.
As we read, we will build our vocabulary and ensure reading comprehension while practicing quality writing, active conversation, and correct grammar skills.
First, get the book in subtext.
- Join our group called "Trans Narnia."
- Code: GWNURTVB
HW: 1. Complete the Vocabulary section with one image for each term.
2. Perfect and print your Personal Narrative. Bring the new one stapled to the old one tomorrow (Wednesday).
Monday 9/23
Personal Narratives Returned:
If time, start Pronouns in Top 20.
HW: Fix all edits and reprint your Personal Narrative. Due Wednesday 9/25.
- Look at all the edits on your Personal Narrative and analyze it for strengths and weaknesses.
- Identify one area of focus you would like to perfect in your writing.
- Write a 1/2 page analysis explaining your strength(s) and at least one area of focus you will be working on in your next writing assignment. Write the analysis in Notability and copy it to the Focus assignment called "PN Analysis."
- Then return to your digital copy of the personal narrative and make all the needed corrections.
- Print a new, beautifully corrected copy of your Personal Narrative and staple it to the old copy. Turn it in for 15 pts+ I will go back and change your original grade to 30/30. That makes this assignment worth 45 points in which you automatically get 100%!
If time, start Pronouns in Top 20.
HW: Fix all edits and reprint your Personal Narrative. Due Wednesday 9/25.
Friday 9/20
Quiz Day!
Go to Focus and take the Quiz: "Articles, Idioms and Vocabulary."
HW: Nope! Happy Friday!
Go to Focus and take the Quiz: "Articles, Idioms and Vocabulary."
HW: Nope! Happy Friday!
Wednesday 9/18
Credit & Check Top 20 Exercises 5-7
Watch: If Idioms Were Real
Watch: If Idioms Were Real
- Take notes in quizlet to add each new idiom.
- These idioms will be on the quiz.
Tuesday 9/17
Top 20: Articles (a, an, the)
Check Exercise 3
HW: Complete Ex.4-7
Study vocab & idioms for review game tomorrow (recommended 15 minutes)
Check Exercise 3
HW: Complete Ex.4-7
Study vocab & idioms for review game tomorrow (recommended 15 minutes)
Monday 9/16
Review Quizlet Vocab (Quiz this Thursday)
Last idioms taught by Lawrence and Matt (Quiz this Thursday)
Top 20 Grammar Practice: Articles (a, an, the)
HW: Exercises 1, 3, 4 & 5 (omit Ex.2)
Last idioms taught by Lawrence and Matt (Quiz this Thursday)
Top 20 Grammar Practice: Articles (a, an, the)
HW: Exercises 1, 3, 4 & 5 (omit Ex.2)
Block Day 9/12
1. Nouns Quizzie
2. Upfront Magazine: Watching You
2. Upfront Magazine: Watching You
- Feel free to view the article online.
- Opening Question: Why do you think public surveillance has increased over the past few years? Is it a reasonable action of the government?
- Review & Underline Vocabulary
- Create +/- chart (keep notes for short answer on Vocab Quiz next week)
- Read Article
- View video and weblinks
Wednesday 9/11
New idiom: To "pull the wool over your eyes." ~Taught by Matt
Tomorrow's idiom by Lawrence.
Check Grammar Exercises. (Test Tomorrow!)
Begin vocabulary for Upfront: Watching You
Tomorrow's idiom by Lawrence.
Check Grammar Exercises. (Test Tomorrow!)
Begin vocabulary for Upfront: Watching You
- Find and copy my set in Quizlet under the same name.
- Verbal Practice
- Game
Tuesday 9/10
New idiom in Quizlet: Something is "up in the air." Taught by Ada
Get credit for Exercises 1-4.
Check answers
HW: Complete Ex.5-9 (pgs.5-10)
Get credit for Exercises 1-4.
Check answers
HW: Complete Ex.5-9 (pgs.5-10)
Monday 9/9
Two new idioms: "Bone up!" and "sleep like a log." Taught by Melody
Begin Grammar Book: Top 20: Great Grammar for Great Writing
HW: Complete Top 20 pages 33-37 (ex.4 only)
Turn in your Personal Narrative if you have not yet.
Begin Grammar Book: Top 20: Great Grammar for Great Writing
- Begin on pg.33 - NOUNS
- Grading? You will gain a completion grade for the pages within each unit. It will be your responsibility to correct your own work. Then you will be graded for correct answers on each test at the end.
HW: Complete Top 20 pages 33-37 (ex.4 only)
Turn in your Personal Narrative if you have not yet.
Thursday 9/5 Write a Personal Narrative
Add an Idiom to Quizlet - "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." ~ taught by Mason
Brainstorm: Use the link to this worksheet to brainstorm some possible story topics from your life. Copy and paste it to the "Brainstorm" assignment in Focus for credit (10 pts.)
One last example: View this personal narrative in Notability. It is called Absolute Innocence by Lois Lowry.
Use Notability to highlight these main elements of a Personal Narrative:
Make sure you include these things:
HW: Finish and submit your own 1-2 page personal narrative (30 points based on the elements above).
Due: No later than Saturday at midnight. (I will be grading these Sunday morning.)
Brainstorm: Use the link to this worksheet to brainstorm some possible story topics from your life. Copy and paste it to the "Brainstorm" assignment in Focus for credit (10 pts.)
One last example: View this personal narrative in Notability. It is called Absolute Innocence by Lois Lowry.
Use Notability to highlight these main elements of a Personal Narrative:
- A key line that shows the emotions of the author (shows that the story is significant to him/her)
- Setting descriptions
- Character descriptions
- Dialogue
- A key line that shows the main lesson or theme
Now begin your own Personal Narrative....
Make sure you include these things:
- A story or event that is significant or memorable to you
- Setting description
- Character descriptions
- Dialogue
- A lesson or theme that anyone can relate to
HW: Finish and submit your own 1-2 page personal narrative (30 points based on the elements above).
Due: No later than Saturday at midnight. (I will be grading these Sunday morning.)
Wednesday 9/4 Fish Cheeks finished!
First an idiom from Qin:"You make me go bananas!"
- Complete questions about Fish Cheeks
- Now that you've read the story, let's view the elements of what needs to be in a personal narrative:
Elements of a Personal Narrative - See a second example, "Jingle Bolts."
- Brainstorm your own personal narrative ideas.
Tuesday 9/3 - Fish Cheeks
Good morning and welcome back from a 3-day weekend!
Idiom of the day: "Bob's your uncle." -Taught by Sheldon. (Add it to your Quizlet)
Today we will explore one type of writing called Personal Narrative.
- Do you have any personal stories that you like to tell? How about your family?
- Please open this link in Notability. Fish Cheeks
- Complete questions on second page before submitting to Focus.
Elements of a Personal Narrative
HW: Complete "Fish Cheeks' questions. Consider one story you might use as your own personal narrative. Qin teaches his idiom tomorrow.
Friday 8/30
Catch up day!
- Finish and turn in vocabulary and three paragraphs for the Upfront article: Unsafe Behind the Wheel.
- Email your parents to tell them how your first two weeks of school have been.
- Finish other homework; get help with the writing portions.
Thursday 8/29
At the Bell..... go to the board and write your idiom with your first name below it.
How about driving laws in China?
Let's read this article about China's new 5-Year Action Plan to improve the nation's driving environment.
How about driving laws in China?
Let's read this article about China's new 5-Year Action Plan to improve the nation's driving environment.
- Which parts of the plan do you think are most important?
- If you returned to China next week and were forced to drive on a daily basis, what are the top three laws you would hope to have the general driving population follow. Why would each of these three be most important in keeping you safe?
Hint: you may want to use some of the laws stated in the Upfront Article: Unsafe Behind the Wheel or this article about China's plan.
HW: Please turn in your short answers to Focus under "Driving Laws."
Wednesday 8/28
Today we will complete our last name presentations and begin reading Upfront Magazine.
*Matt will teach us one idiom.
HW: Who is teaching us an idiom tomorrow?
*Matt will teach us one idiom.
HW: Who is teaching us an idiom tomorrow?
Tuesday 8/27
Today we will begin more of our routine activities this year.
Homework: William will teach us an idiom tomorrow.
Everyone will turn in their 14 vocabulary sentences to Focus.
- James will teach us the meaning of his idiom. He will also get to pick the next person to teach us an idiom.
- We will finish presenting our names.
- We will work on vocab in Quizlet by adding a sentence using the word on each flash card.
Homework: William will teach us an idiom tomorrow.
Everyone will turn in their 14 vocabulary sentences to Focus.
Welcome to Transitional English!
This will be the site where you can view everything that happens in our class on a daily basis.
Go ahead and save this site to your ipad home screen!
>open internet app. >www.mvcstrans.blogspot.com >box with arrow >"Add to Home Screen."
> Now your home screen should have an icon that takes you right to our class blog.
Here is a quick rundown of our schedule for the next seven days....
Thursday (1:10-1:50) - Meet and greet & set up blog shortcut.
Friday (10:10-10:35) - Play Two Truths and a Lie
Monday (10:55-1:40) - Group Exploration of Notability app.
Tuesday (12:55-1:40) - Start your "I Am From" poem.
Wednesday (12:55-1:40) - Discuss class format/goals and share your poems with a few classmates.
Thursday (9:55-11:25) - Research your name and create a collage.
Friday (1-3 block; no class)
Thursday 8/15
Meet & Greet via Pinterest
Friday 8/16
1. Write your name in large print on a name plate.
2 .Two Truths and a Lie
Directions: Come up with an intriguing fact about yourself. Then come up with another true fact and a lie in the same category. Write them out as a multiple choice question in which one answer is not true and two are. My category would be daring things I have done....
for example:
A. I have gone sky diving.
B. I have gone bungee jumping.
C. I have gone white water rafting.
Monday 8/19
Explore Notability App
Can you....
At the bell...check your Focus and turn in all documents from class yesterday.
Write an I Am Poem
Goals:
Wednesday 8/21
At the bell... get your presentation ready!
Present poems and Pinterest boards (30 pts.)
Thursday 8/22
Finish poem & Pinterest presentations.
Name Research
Your Name in your first language:
1. How did you get your name? Why did your parents give you that name?
2. What does it mean?
3. How do you feel about your name?
Do you have an American name?
1. How did you get or choose that name?
2. What does it mean?
3. How do you feel about this name?
Create a Name Mini-Poster
One a blank piece of cardstock paper, write in large letters the name you want us to call you in this class. Then in smaller wwriting, include the details (questions 1-3) on the poster with several images that represent your identity and thoughts around your name.
This will be the site where you can view everything that happens in our class on a daily basis.
Go ahead and save this site to your ipad home screen!
>open internet app. >www.mvcstrans.blogspot.com >box with arrow >"Add to Home Screen."
> Now your home screen should have an icon that takes you right to our class blog.
Here is a quick rundown of our schedule for the next seven days....
Thursday (1:10-1:50) - Meet and greet & set up blog shortcut.
Friday (10:10-10:35) - Play Two Truths and a Lie
Monday (10:55-1:40) - Group Exploration of Notability app.
Tuesday (12:55-1:40) - Start your "I Am From" poem.
Wednesday (12:55-1:40) - Discuss class format/goals and share your poems with a few classmates.
Thursday (9:55-11:25) - Research your name and create a collage.
Friday (1-3 block; no class)
Thursday 8/15
Meet & Greet via Pinterest
- Download the free Pinterest App.
- Create a new board..."My Fav's"
- Use this board to add pins that describe something you love in at least 5 of the categories below:
- art
- style
- comfort (or something that reminds you of home)
- hobby
- a phrase or scripture you like
- something that makes me laugh
- my hopes for the future
Friday 8/16
1. Write your name in large print on a name plate.
2 .Two Truths and a Lie
Directions: Come up with an intriguing fact about yourself. Then come up with another true fact and a lie in the same category. Write them out as a multiple choice question in which one answer is not true and two are. My category would be daring things I have done....
for example:
A. I have gone sky diving.
B. I have gone bungee jumping.
C. I have gone white water rafting.
Monday 8/19
Explore Notability App
Can you....
- type in multiple colors?
- highlight your typing in any color you want?
- Draw with your finger in any thickness or color you want?
- Organize your notes for each class? (Create new folders and subjects)
- Add a picture or something from the internet?
- Save or send your note?
- Change the color of the "paper" background?
- Add lines so that it looks like paper?
- View all the pages you've filled in one document?
- Bookmark a page?
- Pull a page from the Online Focus documents and write on it in Notability?
- Record a teacher or lecture as you take notes?
- Insert a picture you've taken just now?
- What else?
At the bell...check your Focus and turn in all documents from class yesterday.
Write an I Am Poem
Goals:
- To write a poem that represents oneself.
- To creatively add imagery that compliments both the poem as a meaningful expression of self.
- To get to know each other through as we share our projects.
You may use this format to help you create a poem of your own.
When you finish your poem, use the on-line tool to "Create My Instant I Am poem now!" and copy/paste it to either Notability or Pages. Add an image or two and upload the document to GoogleDrive; then share it with me (ambergowest@gmail.com). We will present these poems (20 pts) tomorrow along with your Pinterest boards (10 pts).
Here is an example of my own I Am poem.
I Am
I am adventure sensitive.
I wonder what silly thing my daughter will say next.
I hear country music playing in my head.
I see a burly man...but he can't even crawl yet.
I want a double scoop of butter pecan iced cream and a space heater.
I am adventure sensitive.
I pretend to be angry when I actually want to laugh.
I feel warmth and peace.
I touch the alarm clock again.
I worry my babies will grow up too fast.
I cry because babies and old friends, like ice cream, they just don't keep.
I am adventure sensitive.
I understand how precious each moment is.
I say time is short but you are forever.
I dream we will understand our own power to care.
I try to show what I can't say.
I hope they know how much I love them.
I am adventure sensitive.
Wednesday 8/21
At the bell... get your presentation ready!
Present poems and Pinterest boards (30 pts.)
Thursday 8/22
Finish poem & Pinterest presentations.
Name Research
Your Name in your first language:
1. How did you get your name? Why did your parents give you that name?
2. What does it mean?
3. How do you feel about your name?
Do you have an American name?
1. How did you get or choose that name?
2. What does it mean?
3. How do you feel about this name?
Create a Name Mini-Poster
One a blank piece of cardstock paper, write in large letters the name you want us to call you in this class. Then in smaller wwriting, include the details (questions 1-3) on the poster with several images that represent your identity and thoughts around your name.
Unpanned Absence
Hi students!
This post is here just in case I unexpectedly get sick or am somehow prevented from coming to school.
Please help the substitute to find the hard copies of our magazine. It is hidden behind the big picture of me and my husband on the shelf by my desk.
I would like you to explore a major current issue here in the U.S. Please follow these steps and help the substitute with whatever she or he asks you to do.
This post is here just in case I unexpectedly get sick or am somehow prevented from coming to school.
Please help the substitute to find the hard copies of our magazine. It is hidden behind the big picture of me and my husband on the shelf by my desk.
I would like you to explore a major current issue here in the U.S. Please follow these steps and help the substitute with whatever she or he asks you to do.
- First, in Notability, answer this journal question: What does China do to prevent large amounts of immigration into the country? If it is possible, how would a person from another country take up residence in China?
- Vocab: You should have already copied my vocabulary set on Quizlet. My set is called "Upfront Immigration." Please continue your Notability document by writing a sentence using each of the 20 words.
- Watch Intro video here.
- Read Article.
- In Notability, make a set of reasons in two bullet point lists. List one - give all the reasons in FAVOR of immigration (How is immigration a good thing for the U.S. and for people?). List two - give all the reasons why the U.S. should stop or seriously limit immigration (How is immigration a bad thing for the U.S. or for people?). Refer back to the article to help you find the information.
- Take the quiz and record your score out of 13 at the bottom of your Notability document. Click here.
- Check out this NYT article specifically about Mexican immigration. Click here.
- Write a summary of the NYT article including the information as well as how you felt as you viewed the images. Then write one paragraph explaining you opinion of what should be allowed by law for those who desire to immigrate to the U.S. Explain why you would choose to structure the law this way.
- When I return, we will submit this document to Focus for a grade.
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