Transitioning into the second semester...
Tuesday & Wednesday
Please take time to review the rules. Also, take time to formulate a study plan in the coming semester. Practice using the Cornell Notes template in at least one class (your choice). Write a 1/2 page reflection about how the notes helped you to study throughout the week. For instance, if you take good notes, then you can study them for 10-15 minutes 3x per week. This should help to improve your performance on an exam.
There are 3 assignments due Friday:
1- Letter to Parents
2- Completed Planning Resources
3- Cornell Notes
Please note the new grading weights.
Test 40%
Quizzes 15%
HW/CW 15%
Projects 20%
Discussion/Discourse 10%
| letter_to_parents1.docx |
| planning_resources__1_.docx |
| cornell_notes_template__1_.doc |
First week of Q3 (T, Jan 16- F, Jan 19)
We are thankful for and give honor to the great leaders represented for Black History Month-
Lesson Essential Questions (EQ) and Learning Objectives (LO):
EQ:
1- Arguable questions that must be supported with “proof” & evidence: Do people have a moral responsibility to peacefully “break” laws that are unjust? What could be the consequences of failing to act? Who decides what is just or unjust? How do you “know” that you are right? What evidence do you have to support your position?
2- Arguable questions that get you to view a different perspective: In his letter from Birmingham Jail, Dr./ Reverend King states: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" -so, what things do you see in the world that you feel need to be challenged? Why? How do you know you are right? What if others have a different perspective?
LO:
By the end of this module/series of lessons, students will be able to:
1- Identify the main idea and supporting points;
2-cite passages as “proof”/evidence/support;
3- form some personal reactions to discern how this text is still relevant in our contemporary context; and,
4- argue/defend a position.
EQ:
1- Arguable questions that must be supported with “proof” & evidence: Do people have a moral responsibility to peacefully “break” laws that are unjust? What could be the consequences of failing to act? Who decides what is just or unjust? How do you “know” that you are right? What evidence do you have to support your position?
2- Arguable questions that get you to view a different perspective: In his letter from Birmingham Jail, Dr./ Reverend King states: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" -so, what things do you see in the world that you feel need to be challenged? Why? How do you know you are right? What if others have a different perspective?
LO:
By the end of this module/series of lessons, students will be able to:
1- Identify the main idea and supporting points;
2-cite passages as “proof”/evidence/support;
3- form some personal reactions to discern how this text is still relevant in our contemporary context; and,
4- argue/defend a position.
Wednesday, Jan. 17th, 2018
First- Students will engage in Discussion/Discourse.
Consider the question below & use the template to answer the questions.
What are some laws in today’s society that you consider unjust? What makes that law unjust, and what do you believe should be done to address that injustice?
Discussion Handout:
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Second- Students will read the letter and answer the reading comprehension questions from the handout.
Reading Comprehension Handout
Context: "In 1963, numerous civil rights activists, including Martin Luther King, Jr., gathered in Birmingham, Alabama, to protest the racist treatment of African Americans in the South. In response, the city of Birmingham declared that any protests or demonstrations were illegal. King and many other activists continued to protest and were arrested. A group of white religious leaders wrote a letter admonishing King for causing unrest in the city, and their letter was published in the local newspaper. While in jail, King responded in a letter written on the margins of a newspaper, because it was the only paper available. King gave the letter to his lawyers, who published what is now known as the famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” As you read, identify how King responds to the clergymen and how he challenges their arguments" (Common Lit, 2018).
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To access the letter:
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According to the Stanford University Website (2018) "The document available for viewing above is from an early draft of the Letter, while the audio is from King’s reading of the Letter later" ("Letter from Birmingham Jail", The Martin Luther King, Jr. Education and Research Institute).
Please the note the importance. These are primary sources. The audio version is actually read by Dr. King! :-) |
Thursday & Friday |
Bell Ringer:
Short Quiz/Rules
First half of class:
Today, you will have the opportunity to review some of the accusations made by the Clergymen against Dr. King.
Additionally, you will "unpack" Dr. King's defense/apologetic while citing lines from the letter as support.
Second half of class:
You will work together, as a group, to complete option #1 or option #2 (it is your choice).
Short Quiz/Rules
First half of class:
Today, you will have the opportunity to review some of the accusations made by the Clergymen against Dr. King.
Additionally, you will "unpack" Dr. King's defense/apologetic while citing lines from the letter as support.
Second half of class:
You will work together, as a group, to complete option #1 or option #2 (it is your choice).
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Please note: You will want to do a good job on the group project. This will be due on Tuesday- NO EXCEPTIONS!
Learn more by visiting:
ic.galegroup.com/ic/uhic/PrimarySourcesDetailsPage/PrimarySourcesDetailsWindow?displayGroupName=PrimarySources&prodId=UHIC&action=e&windowstate=normal&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CCX2687500039&mode=view&userGroupName=k12_histrc&jsid=809416d22d111d5f33f2fca962c4b98c
Dr. Bernice A. King and Dr. Mike Hayes discuss the problems that still exist today:
www.tbndirect.org/programs/praise/watch/praise-200
Second week of Q3 (M, Jan 22- F, Jan 26)
Please continue working on the activity/project related to Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail. The EQ's and LO's remain the same for week 2 of Q3.
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
The Group Activity/Project is Due on Wednesday. Please plan to Share on Thursday.
Exam on Friday.
Group Activity Choice #1:
As a group, no more than 4 members, you are going to imagine and write/present a mock trial for Dr. King. This is something that could have occurred, based on some of the historical events inspired by the Letter from Birmingham Jail. However, it is fine to use some creativity to create a scenario for the trial. You must keep Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy, and Fred Shuttlesworth. You must also provide at least 5 in-text citations from the letter. Otherwise, you can feel free to use a bit of creativity.
Put this together in the form of a power point presentation. Must be at least 20 slides & feel free to "act out" a portion of the trial.
Group Activity Choice #2:
As a group, no more than 4 members, you are going to compose a rhetorical analysis of the letter by Dr. King. You must follow the organizational format below.
Put this together in the form of a power point presentation. Must be at least 20 slides.
As a group, no more than 4 members, you are going to imagine and write/present a mock trial for Dr. King. This is something that could have occurred, based on some of the historical events inspired by the Letter from Birmingham Jail. However, it is fine to use some creativity to create a scenario for the trial. You must keep Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy, and Fred Shuttlesworth. You must also provide at least 5 in-text citations from the letter. Otherwise, you can feel free to use a bit of creativity.
Put this together in the form of a power point presentation. Must be at least 20 slides & feel free to "act out" a portion of the trial.
- Cover Slide At least 1 Slide.
- Scenario: At least 1 Slide. Come up with a unique scenario based on some historical facts.
- Judge: At least 1 Slide. Who is the judge?
- Members of the Jury: At least 1 Slide. Who are the members of the jury? Explain.
- Side 1: Who are they & what do they stand for? At least 1 Slide.
- Plaintiffs: Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy, and Fred Shuttlesworth. At least 1 Slide.
- Legal Counsel Defending: Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy, and Fred Shuttlesworth. At least 1 Slide.
- Side 2: Who are they & what do they stand for? At least 1 Slide.
- Defendants: At least 1 Slide.
- Legal Counsel Defending: At least 1 Slide.
- Write the Transcript. Must be at least 10 slides.
- References page. At least 1 Slide.
- Other Requirements: Include at least 3-4 pictures and/or visuals. And, you must include at least 5 in-text citations from the letter.
Group Activity Choice #2:
As a group, no more than 4 members, you are going to compose a rhetorical analysis of the letter by Dr. King. You must follow the organizational format below.
Put this together in the form of a power point presentation. Must be at least 20 slides.
- Cover Slide
- Introduction with strong thesis statement
- Background/context
- Appeal to Kairos
- Appeal to Logos
- Appeal to Ethos
- Appeal to Pathos (you can change the order, put the best one last).
- Deeper Analysis
- Conclusion
- References Page
- Other Requirements: Include at least 3-4 pictures and/or visuals. And, you must include at least 5 in-text citations from the letter.
Back to Collections... |
Third week of Q3 (M, Jan 29- F, Feb 2)
This week, you will be reading "Food Product Design" by Eric Schlosser and a portion (excerpt) from "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. Both can be found in Collections pages 351-372.
You will be engaging in activities based on these readings.
EQ:
By the end of this module/series of lessons, students will be able to:
1- Identify the main idea and supporting points; 2-cite passages as “proof”/evidence/support; 3- form some personal reactions to discern how this text is still relevant in our contemporary context; and, 4- argue/defend a position.
You will be engaging in activities based on these readings.
EQ:
- Arguable questions that must be supported with “proof” & evidence: Do corporations have a moral responsibility to produce food that is healthy? Or, should they just worry about “selling” a product to the masses at a reasonable price?
- Arguable questions that get students to view a different perspective: In the excerpt from “The Jungle” presents some of the problems in the meat packing industry. How would this issue be different from the perspective of different people (stakeholders) involved: CEO, worker, the animals, & the consumers (people that purchase the food products and/or meat).
By the end of this module/series of lessons, students will be able to:
1- Identify the main idea and supporting points; 2-cite passages as “proof”/evidence/support; 3- form some personal reactions to discern how this text is still relevant in our contemporary context; and, 4- argue/defend a position.
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Monday & Tuesday
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Explore more by visiting the website: |
This documentary is co produced by the same of author of "Food Product Design" from Collections, page 359.
Learn more about Eric Schlosser at : www.goodreads.com/author/show/380.Eric_Schlosser -and, www.newyorker.com/contributors/eric-schlosser https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/eric-schlosser |
Wednesday & Thursday
Gathering Facts/Research:
Read "Food Product Design" from Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser in Collections, pages 359-368.
Complete the handouts (below).
Complete the handouts (below).
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| food_product_design_part_2__handout.docx |
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Friday
Gathering Facts/Research:
Read a portion of "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair in Collections, pages 352-355.
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Fourth week of Q3 (M, Feb 5- F, Feb 9)
Learning Objectives Continued from Week 3...
Exam on Monday
News Reporting Assignment - Fake News & Real News? (Adapted from Collections "performance task" p. 357).
See the attachment for instructions.
See the attachment for instructions.
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Fifth week of Q3 (M, Feb 12-16)
Learning Objectives Continued from Week 3...
Bell Ringer - "The Meatrix" |
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Summary & Strong Response Assignment (7 Sentences each).
See the instructions.
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Putting it all Together! From Weeks 3, 4, & 5!
Collaborative Group Assignment- Newspaper (adapted from Collections, p. 357).
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Sixth week of Q3 (M, Feb 19- 23)
Please Revisit the Learning Objectives as Continued from Week 3...
Another Obama Decision Reversed:
Article taken from HMHFYI (Collections Online). Ref. https://hmhfyi.com/6-12/grades/grade-11/an-age-of-realism/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/another-obama-decision-reversed-now-it-s-about-food-safety-n810296
Use this article, as one of the 5 required resources for your performance assessment essay!
Performance Assessment Instructions:
For this performance assessment, you will consider one of the following questions:
For this performance assessment, you must use the following items from your research. And, for each, you must provide both an in-text citation and list each source in your references. That is a total of at least 5 or more sources.
For this performance assessment, the purpose is to provide a deeper analysis of the resources provided and use them to formulate some overall conclusions.
You must have at least 5 paragraphs. Each paragraph must be at least 7 or more sentences.
To be considered for grading, you must follow all of the instructions. Failure to follow instructions will result in forfeiture of the assignment.
Your assignment must be typed and submitted through Google Classroom. Register Code: lkg715x
You must include a cover page, 5 paragraphs, and a references page. You must include at least 5 sources and 5 in-text citations from those 5 sources.
The essay will be listed as an exam grade. See the rubric in the attachment.
For this performance assessment, you will consider one of the following questions:
- What elements of reality do the author(s) want us to acknowledge and face up to, and why?
- Do corporations have a moral responsibility to produce food that is healthy? Or, should they just worry about “selling” a product to the masses at a reasonable price? Are they meeting a need that benefits or harms society?
For this performance assessment, you must use the following items from your research. And, for each, you must provide both an in-text citation and list each source in your references. That is a total of at least 5 or more sources.
- Your personal research from the handout (interviews, article, observations about food products).
- Information from your case study where you considered at least one perspective on the issue.
- Either “Food Product Design” and/or “The Jungle” (from Collections).
- “The Meatrix” video.
- News Article: “Another Obama Decision Reversed” (from the Collections website) via https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/another-obama-decision-reversed-now-it-s-about-food-safety-n810296
For this performance assessment, the purpose is to provide a deeper analysis of the resources provided and use them to formulate some overall conclusions.
You must have at least 5 paragraphs. Each paragraph must be at least 7 or more sentences.
- Introduction
- Hook- Use one of the quotes/options from the bell ringer.
- Show relevance of your topic and/or provide some context
- Formulate a strong thesis statement using your answer to one of the questions. Make sure to use one of the templates from the bell ringer.
- BODY
- Paragraph 1 – with supporting evidence
- Paragraph 2- with supporting evidence
- Paragraph 3- with supporting evidence
- Conclusion
- Summarize your main points.
- Leave the reader with something to think about or do in response.
To be considered for grading, you must follow all of the instructions. Failure to follow instructions will result in forfeiture of the assignment.
Your assignment must be typed and submitted through Google Classroom. Register Code: lkg715x
You must include a cover page, 5 paragraphs, and a references page. You must include at least 5 sources and 5 in-text citations from those 5 sources.
The essay will be listed as an exam grade. See the rubric in the attachment.
| performance_assessment_instructions_tb_jungle.docx |
| apa_template__to_get_you_started_.docx |
Wednesday-
Please complete your prewriting, thesis statement, and outline.
What is not completed during class becomes homework!
Writing prompt & working thesis statement
Please complete your prewriting, thesis statement, and outline.
What is not completed during class becomes homework!
Writing prompt & working thesis statement
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Thursday
Please complete the writing prompt (hook) & Introduction Paragraph
Edit/revise your outline as needed. Make sure to include all of the 5 required sources.
Please complete the writing prompt (hook) & Introduction Paragraph
Edit/revise your outline as needed. Make sure to include all of the 5 required sources.
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Friday -
Complete the bell warmer.
Then, begin composing your Supporting Paragraphs
Over the weekend
Finish composing your Supporting Paragraphs
You will need to have a first draft by Wednesday.
Complete the bell warmer.
Then, begin composing your Supporting Paragraphs
Over the weekend
Finish composing your Supporting Paragraphs
You will need to have a first draft by Wednesday.
Seventh week of Q3 (M, Feb 26 - F, Mar 2)
Monday & Tuesday
ISTEP TESTING
Complete your conclusion
Complete your conclusion
Wednesday & Thursday
Peer Review
Edit and revise your first draft
Edit and revise your first draft
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Friday
Final Draft is Due!
Eighth week of Q3 (M, Mar 5- F, Mar 9)
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Monday - Exam
Tuesday- First part of "To Build a Fire" by Jack London "Guiding Questions" from Collections. Wednesday- Second part of "To Build a Fire." Thursday & Friday- Finish reading "To Build a Fire", Review, & Discuss. Collections pages 331-346. |
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Ninth week .... TBA
Monday- Exam over "To Build a Fire."
Tuesday- Writing Activity: Narrative, page 348 in Collections.
Wednesday- Writing Activity: Narrative, page 348 in Collections.
Thursday-
Friday-
Tuesday- Writing Activity: Narrative, page 348 in Collections.
Wednesday- Writing Activity: Narrative, page 348 in Collections.
Thursday-
Friday-
Week 10
Begin reading, Mark Twain's "The Lowest Animal" from Collections pages 373- 378.