Accelerated Core 7

1. Opening A. Entry Task (5 minutes) ---Talk through your essay with your assigned partner. Notice where you are unclear and where you are clear. ---MLA review 2. Work Time A. End of Unit 2 Assessment: Writing the Essay (40 minutes) --When you finish your first draft, print it (on AJR-021) and turn it in to Ms. EL B. Independent Reading Check-in (4 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Begin SS Homework B. Quizlet Live 4. Homework A. Read your independent reading book. Check your AR stats and make a plan to get to your goal by March 20th. It's about 3 weeks away! B. SS Textbook p. 178-179 and Workbook p. 107-108 C. Study for the SS Lesson 12 Test on Monday. D. Make sure you have a book to read each day next week.

1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: Checking Combining Sentences Homework (5 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Reviewing the Mid-Unit 2 Assessment Part 2 (10 minutes) B.       Finishing the Essay Planner (25 minutes) C.  Looking at the Rubric (10 minutes) D.  End of Unit 2 Assessment: Writing the Essay (20 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Correct SS p. 100--102 B.  Begin Site of Encounter: Norman Sicily C.  Consider using the library with your overdue slip as your hall pass.  Make sure your take your ID and renew, return, check out, or test as needed. 4.     Homework Finish your essay planner, if necessary Read your independent book for 30+ minutes tonight. Read SS Textbook p. 176--177 and complete Workbook p. 103--106

I can select relevant evidence from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass to support my focusing statement. I can organize my ideas into a coherent essay that answers the prompt. I can explain how my examples relate to the position of Frederick Douglass. 1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: Combining Sentences (5 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Planning Your Essay (20 minutes) B.    Reviewing the Quote Sandwich (15 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Getting Started (5 minutes) 4.     Homework LA: Finish half of your Frederick Douglass Essay Planner and Entry Task: Combining Sentences. (Unit 2, Lesson 14) SS: Complete workbook p. 100; update your Quizlet/flashcards & study READ: Use the newly reopened library to check out books, take tests, and renew or return anything that is overdue.

Pass up your Unit 2, Lesson 12 Packet I can explain the writing prompt in my own words. I can identify the focusing statement and analyze the structure of a model essay. I can analyze how the model essay addresses the prompt. 1.      Opening A.    Entry Task: Writer’s Reflection (10 minutes) 2.      Work Time A.    Analyzing the Model Essay: Telling the Truth about Slavery (23 minutes) B.    Annotating Your Excerpt Analysis Note-catcher (7 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Exit Ticket: Closely Reading the Prompt (5 minutes) B.  SS Classwork: Correct SS Workbook p. 99 C.  Complete "Processing" Assignment on p. 100 D.  Use Quizlet or flashcards or the book/workbook to review what you've learned so far.  Add new flashcards--I'd recommend 20+. E.  When you finish, show Ms. EL your new Quizlet cards or flashcards, then go to the library or begin your homework. 4.      Homework LA: Finish the Unit 2, Lesson 13 Packet.  If

•      I can reflect on the themes in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. *  I can identify the tools a storyteller uses to make a performance powerful. 1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: Predicting the Conclusion (5 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Readers Theater: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Conclusion (25 minutes) B.    Reflecting on the Power of the Narrative (13 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Previewing Homework (2 minutes) B.  Correct SS Lesson 12 C.  Begin homework 4.     Homework LA: Complete your personal reflection and share with someone at home. SS:  Read SS Textbook p. 169-171 and Workbook p. 99 READ: You should be a little more than halfway to your AR goal (around 20-25 points).  If not, plan to read a little more than 30 minutes each night.  Schedule it on your phone, write it on your planner, or find another way to remind yourself.

•      I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. •      I can analyze the impact of word choice and figurative language on meaning and tone in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. *  I can analyze how specific sections of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass convey Douglass’s position on slavery. 1.     Opening A.    Preparing for the Mid-Unit 2 Assessment (5 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Mid-Unit 2 Assessment, Part 2 (30 minutes) B.  When you are done, you may silently: Read Take an AR Quiz Fill out the final draft of your teal figurative language card & turn it in Begin SS homework (Read Textbook p.166-168  and complete Workbook p. 98) Work on homework from other classes Draw Make a card for someone you appreciate  Create a Quizlet set or flashcards for Lesson 12 Take a treat 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Independent Reading Check-in: Adding to the Po

Pass Up: Unit 2, Lesson 9 Correct SS Lesson 11 Test Correct Mid-Unit Assessment, Part 1 Correct SS Homework Begin tonight's SS Homework • I can analyze how specific sections of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass convey Douglass’ position on slavery. • I can identify the components of a narrative arc to summarize a story. 1. Opening A. Reviewing Excerpt 5 Third Read Questions (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Excerpt 5 Analysis Note-catcher (30 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Previewing Homework (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Complete Excerpt 5 constructed response.  Organize your binder and review Unit 2 work in preparation for tomorrow's assessment. B.  Read SS Textbook p. 163-165 and Complete Workbook p. 97 C.  Read a good book for at least 30 minutes tonight.

•      I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. •      I can use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes as clues to the meaning of words in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. •      I can identify different types of figurative language in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. *  I can reread a complex text in order to make meaning of it. 1.     Opening A.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Excerpt 5 First and Second Read (23 minutes) B.    Figurative Language Matching Game (10 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Adding to the Powerful Language Word Wall (10 minutes) B.  When you finish, complete SS Workbook p. 95 4.     Homework LA: Unit 2, Lesson 9 Packet--Complete Excerpt 5 Second AND Third Read Questions .  Organize your binder and review Unit 2 work in preparation for Part 2 of the Mid-Unit 2 Assessment tomorrow. SS: Workbook p.

Pass up SS Workbook with your NAME on it Take out Unit 2, Lesson 4--Give feedback (steps and stars) on the Constructed Response for Excerpt 3 1.     Opening A.    Unit 2: Lesson 8--Debriefing Excerpt 4 Third Read Questions (5 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Completing Excerpt 4 Analysis Note-catcher (25 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Mini Lesson: Writing Complete Sentences (15 minutes) B.  SS Quiz Game or Quizlet (if we have time) C.   SS Assessment--Read your AR book when you are done 4.     Homework A.    Complete Excerpt 4 Constructed Response in your Unit 2, Lesson 8 Packet.  Pay attention to the steps and stars you received today on your Excerpt 3 Constructed Response. B.  Finish any incomplete parts in your Unit 2, Lesson 8 Packet C.  Preview SS Lesson 12: Skim over pp. 160-179 and look at the pictures, read the captions, and read the titles and subtitles. 

Happy Valentine's Day! Complete SS Problem #1 for Sections 2--10 with your ______ partner (10 minutes) Quiz your partner--with Quizlet, flashcards, or the book/workbook (5 minutes) •      I can analyze how a storyteller uses tools unique to the medium to make a story come alive. •      I can reread a complex text in order to understand it more deeply. *  I can talk with a partner in order to understand a text more deeply. 1.     Opening A.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Mid-Unit 2 Assessment Part 1 (20 minutes) B.     When you finish your test, turn it in and begin your Excerpt 4 Third Read Questions or your SS Homework (20 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Revisiting Learning Targets (3 minutes) B.   Correct and discuss Lesson 11 (7 minutes) D.  Play the Lesson 11 Quiz Game 4.     Homework A.    Finish your Third Read Questions for Excerpt 4: Remember to splice in quotes to support your analysis

Pass up Unit 2, Lesson 5 Packet Correct End-of-Unit 1 Assessment Silent Reading Time •      I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . •      I can identify and use the tools of a storyteller to make a story come alive. *  I can identify sentence fragments and run-on sentences, and correct them so they are complete sentences. 1.     Opening A.    Reviewing Excerpt 4 Second Read Questions (13 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    The Fight with Covey: Using the Storyteller’s Toolbox (15 minutes) B.    Reviewing Complete Sentences (15 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Turn and Talk (2 minutes) B.   SS--Complete Problem #1 for Sections 2-10 C.   Begin SS homework D.   Lesson Game 4.      Homework Finish the "Complete Sentences Practice" worksheet.  Organize your Core binder and review your Unit 2 work in preparation for tomorrow's Mid-Unit Assessment (Part 1). 

*I can compare and contrast written and performed versions of The People Could Fly. *I can explain some of the ways a storyteller uses his or her voice and body to bring a story alive. *I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. *I can reread a complex text to understand it more deeply. 1.     Opening A.    Independent Reading Check-in (2 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Learning the Tools of a Storyteller (15 minutes) B.    Excerpt 4: First Read (15 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Reviewing Excerpt 4: Second Read Questions (5 minutes) B.  SS Lesson 11: FOOD! 4.     Homework A.    Complete Excerpt 4 second read questions.     B.   Read your independent reading book for 30+ minutes tonight.     C.   SS Textbook p. 151--155 and Workbook p. 90-91

Get a correcting pen. Take out your Unit 2, Lesson 3 Packet. --Correct your Sentence Structure Homework using your pen. --Complete the Word Choice Assignment, taking your card to final draft. --Turn in your Card and 2.2 Packet to Ms. EL when you are done. --Read. •      I can identify the main clause in a sentence. •      I can determine what is being modified in a sentence. •      I can analyze how specific sections of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass convey Douglass’s position on slavery. •      I can work in a group of three to synthesize my understanding of an excerpt from the Narrative . 1.     Opening A.    Reviewing Homework (5 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Preparing for Small Group Work (10 minutes) B.    Excerpt 3 Analysis (23 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Reviewing Short Constructed Responses (7 minutes) B.  Correct SS C.  Begin SS 4.     Homework Unit 2, Lesson 4: Finish classwork & complete the Excerpt 3

Pass up Unit 2, Lesson 2 Packet Read     Please note: The library closes at the end of the day today and will not reopen until February 24.  Check out books for the rest of the month!!! I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. I can identify vivid language and analyze the impact of word choice on meaning in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. I can analyze how specific sections of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass convey Douglass’s position on slavery. 1.      Opening A.    Reviewing Answers to Excerpt 3 Second Read Questions (5 minutes) 2.      Work Time A.    Introducing the Powerful Language Word Wall (10 minutes) B.    Excerpt 3 Third Read (20 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Powerful Language Word Wall (7 minutes) B.     Correct SS Lesson 11, Sections 5-7 C.  Begin SS Sections 8-10 D.  Gallery Walk and fill in all problem #1s for Sections 2-

I can identify the main clause in a sentence.   I can determine what a word, phrase, or clause modifies. I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. I can reread a complex text in order to understand it more deeply. 1.      Opening A.    Entry Task: Sentence Structure (15 minutes) 2.      Work Time A.    Reviewing Roots (5 minutes) B.    Excerpt 3 First Read (10 minutes) C.    Excerpt 3 Second Read (14 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    R SS Lesson 11: Review Homework and begin Sections 5--7 B   Reviewing Homework (1 minute) 4.      Homework Unit 2, Lesson 2: Finish Excerpt 3 second read questions ONLY. SS Lesson 11: Complete Sections 5--7 Read Textbook p. 144-146 Complete Workbook p. 88 (Remember to skip Problem #1 of each section--for now) Read your independent reading book for 30 + minutes tonight.

4/6 Core: Pass up your Unit 1, Lesson 14 work Take out your Powerful Stories Anchor Chart and your Discussion Appointments *     “What gives stories their enduring power?” 1.     Opening A.    Reviewing End of Unit 1 Assessment: Poetry Analysis (5 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (3 minutes) I can analyze how the content, theme, images, and language in Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery give the story its enduring power. I can identify key components of the narrative arc of this story.  2.     Work Time A.    Reading Aloud: Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery (20 minutes) B.    Introducing the Narrative Arc (15 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Fist to Five (2 minutes) B.  SS Lesson 11: Correct homework and begin tonight's homework 4.     Homework Reading: Independent reading for 30+ minutes.  Get parent signatures. SS: Lesson 11, Section 3 & 4:  Read Textbook p.  142--143 and

1. Opening A. Entry Task: “Harriet Tubman” (10 minutes) 2. Work Time A. End of Unit 1 Assessment: Poetry Analysis (33 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: Self-Assessment #2 (2 minutes) B.  Begin SS Lesson 11: Sections 2-4 4. Homework A. Continue reading your independent reading book--at least 30 minutes. B.  SS Textbook p. 141 and Workbook p. 87: Section 2 ONLY (skip Problem #1 of this Section--for now)

Pass up your homework (Unit 1, Lesson 13 Packet) Silently read your independent reading book I can analyze the impact of rhyme and repetition in a specific section of poetry. I can determine the figurative meaning of words and phrases in a poem. I can analyze how a poem’s structure contributes to its meaning. 1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: “Black Woman” (10 minutes) 2.     Work Time A.    Partner Reading of “slaveships” (30 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Exit Ticket: Self-Assessment #2 (5 minutes) B.  SS Participation Grade C.  Begin SS Stations --Match a Placard & Section & complete Problem #1 --Read the section aloud, alternating with your partner --Answer Problems 2-3 or 4 with your partner when you are done. 4.     Homework A.     Finish all parts of you Unit 1, Lesson 14 Packet: Complete Poetry Analysis Practice #2 and review the Poet’s Toolbox reference sheet. B.  Bring your independent reading book to class i