Agenda Day Three Quarter 2

EH I    Agenda Day Two  October 24/28, 2013 Thurs./Mon.            Ms. Lewis

Objective:  RI.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferred. Essential Question:  How does the author convey meaning explicitly and inferred? Higher Order Question:  Based on the information given, how does each piece/detail contribute to the meaning of the text? Resources:  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Activities:

• Students complete assigned questions on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part III
• Students present their answers to the class.
• Students create a text analysis chart for “All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes” analysis using Modes of Development booklet.

text	Annotations:
title 1st paragraph Identify the mode of development. Identify 5 types of imagery used in the 1st paragraph.  Give examples of each. What is the purpose of the description?	What is the significance of the title? Modes: Narration, description

Home Learning: 

• Continue reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part Three; answer questions from handout that corresponds with pages you read.

·         SAT #3 list Submit your original SAT #3 sentences.  Underline the word and its context clue.  Identify the type of context clue.  Remember to vary sentence structure.  Refer to your handout.  Include definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and companion forms.

Agenda Day Two Qtr 2

EH I    Agenda Day Two  October 24/28, 2013 Thurs./Mon.            Ms. Lewis

Objective:  RI.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferred. Essential Question:  How does the author convey meaning explicitly and inferred? Higher Order Question:  Based on the information given, how does each piece/detail contribute to the meaning of the text? Resources:  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Activities:

• Students complete assigned questions on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part III
• Students present their answers to the class.
• Students create a text analysis chart for “All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes” analysis using Modes of Development booklet.

text	Annotations:
title 1st paragraph Identify the mode of development. Identify 5 types of imagery used in the 1st paragraph.  Give examples of each. What is the purpose of the description?	What is the significance of the title? Modes: Narration, description

Home Learning: 

• Continue reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part Three; answer questions from handout that corresponds with pages you read.

·         SAT #3 list Submit your original SAT #3 sentences.  Underline the word and its context clue.  Identify the type of context clue.  Remember to vary sentence structure.  Refer to your handout.  Include definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and companion forms.

Agenda Day Twenty-One

EH I        Agenda Day Twenty-One October 15, 2013 Tues.                                         Ms. Lewis

Objective:   Identify, explain, analyze, and determine meaning from text Benchmark:  RL.9.10.1 Cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of what the text says. SL.9-19.1 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically so listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. The lesson is aimed at helping students “improve oral and written communication, active listening skills, researching skills, and study skills.” Essential Question: How does citing strong and thorough evidence from the text help us to analyze what the text says. Higher Order Question:  How do we expand on points and develop them with adequate detail? Resources:  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot interview, Big Read Univ 110 Study Guide

Activities:

INTRODUCTION:   Teacher explains objectives, introduces the Essential Question, and explains the relevance of the lesson and the importance of learning the concept.

MODELING:  “I  DO” Teacher models how to answer discussion questions using the text and completing an analysis chart.

GUIDED PRACTICE:  “WE DO” The teacher supports students while they try doing what was modeled.  Teacher guides students to independent practice by providing an opportunity to work in small groups and practice what was taught during the guided portion of the lesson).

• Encourage student accountable talk during discussion.
• Perform checks for understanding.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE “YOU DO” Students will independently practice oral and listening skills presenting their answers to the class.  The class will take notes on questions, text, and answers.

CLOSURE:  Teacher wraps up the lesson and helps students organize the information learned into a meaningful context.

• Students complete Exit Slip reflecting on their success in fulfilling today’s objectives.
• Help students connect today’s learning to their bigger goal in the course.

Home Learning: 

• Final essay revisions were due for 3B Monday, Oct. 14^th
• Continue reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part Three; answer questions from handout that corresponds with pages you read.
• Study for your Sat #2 Test. 

The SAT #2 test will be given for 2A & 4A Thursday, Oct. 17.  PSAT will be administered Wednesday, Oct. 16.

• CGA tests will be administered Thursday & Friday, Oct. 17 & 18.

EH I    Agenda Day Twenty-Two October 16 & 17, 2013 Wed./Thurs                                Ms. Lewis

Objective:   Identify, explain, analyze, and determine meaning from text Benchmark:  RL.9.10.1 Cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. SL.9-19.1 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically so listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. The lesson is aimed at helping students “improve oral and written communication, active listening skills, researching skills, and study skills.” Essential Question:  How can context clues reveal the meaning of unfamiliar words? Higher Order Question:  What does the word _____ mean as used in the sentence/excerpt? Resources:  Power Plus SAT book

Activities:

• Review Voc #1 test.
• Complete Lesson Three pgs. 31-34 Exercises I-IV & Lesson Four pgs. 39-42 Exercises I-IV.
• Continue Grammar Remediation
• Review The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part II tests.
• Review Suffixes and test

Home Learning: 

• Final essay revisions were due for 3B Monday, Oct. 14^th, 2A & 4A Tuesday, Oct. 15^th.
• Continue reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part Three; answer questions from handout that corresponds with pages you read.
• Study for your Sat #2 Test. 

The SAT #2 test will be given for 3B Monday, Oct. 14, and 2A & 4A Thursday, Oct. 17.  That is your Exam day for this class.  You will not be given a 1^st quarter Exam in this class.

• PSAT will be administered Wednesday, Oct. 16.
• CGA tests will be administered Thursday & Friday, Oct. 17 & 18.