12/12/16 Assessments and?

12/12/16

Objective:
1. Complete a Vocabulary and reading assessment. 
2. Write an essay prompt for essay #3. 

Bellwork: 
Write down both objectives. What is one thing you learned about Shakespearean tragedy so far this quarter?

Agenda: 
1. Log into School City, using  the icon on your computer and your TUSD login information. Complete the assessment labeled RR_AZ_ELA_Grade11-12_L.4d 16-17_FormA  . 

2. Log into Achieve 3000 if you have not finished the reading assessment. Complete the assessment. Use your matric and matric as your username and password. 
3. Log into Synergy. Check your grade and chat with Mrs. Walker if you believe it is wrong or are missing assignments. Also Check your attendance. Remember that 10+ absences = NEED AN APPEAL FORM Turned in by 12/15!!
4. Make sure your blog is set up and has the required GH pages. Come see me if you need help. 
6. write your Shakespeare tragedy-inspired essay prompt. write it on the orange paper and get my ok!

Closure HERE

The CLAIM 12/5/16

The CLAIM 12/5/16

Objective: Research the format and parts of an argumentative essay, in order to write a strong claim.   
Bellwork:  What does hubris mean? Give an example of hubris in today’s world or your world and write a possible thesis statement using the definition and your opinion about hubris in today's world. 
 
Assignments: 
1. Post on a "new post" on your blog 4-5 questions regarding argumentative essay writing, creating a claim, and counterarguments.

2. Spend no more than 45 minutes conducting research on the internet to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.

3. Write a short 100 word reflection on what you discovered during your research and your research process. This must be POSTED on your blog underneath your questions. 

4. Add the websites you used to your Works Cited page on your blog. Make sure you are using MLA style citation. (You may use an MLA citation generator or Microsoft Word's citation generator. Use these options: Citation Machine or Ref Me.) Or do a google search for citation

Generator MLA

5. Complete the EVIDENCE CHART. (This is due on Friday). Find the Evidence Chart here Click RIGHT HERE
You need to be able to log into your gmail to access the online copy of the Evidence Chart.

6. COMPLETE THE CLOSURE HERE FOR CREDIT FOR TODAY's work : CLOSURE. 


7. If you need a copy of the Genre list (We will be working on the final product next week) CLICK NOW

Welcome Back! 11/28/16 Post

MLA CItation/Argumentative Writing and Set up your blog 

Objective:  Understand the features of blogging.com and MLA citation while completing research on how to write.

Bellwork:  Write down the objective. Answer one of the following questions: What is the purpose of MLA citation?  OR  What is the purpose of the genius hour in this class?

Grab the computer/laptop to which you are ASSIGNED-- Review expectations and then 1st period finish movie! :)
2nd period- new seating chart.

Agenda/Assignment
1. Write/come up with at least 3-5 questions you have about 1 of the topics below:

1. MLA Citation
2. Writing an Argumentative essay (format and/or purpose) 
3. Shakespeare's tragedies/ how to read AND understand Shakespeare
4. Blogging/Blogger.com (Helpful Blogger links )

2. Do the research and find answers to your questions. -- Create an MLA citation page on your blog.

3. Write a 100 word reflection on your blog about your research
4. Make sure your blog is up and running and has ALL of the Genius hour Blog Requirements FOUND HERE
5. Complete the closure by CLICKING RIGHT HERE and Turn in your Movie chart and your Ambition essay outline! (iF i CANNOT ACCESS YOUR BLOG, YOU DON'T GET CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT!!)

Welcome to SHAKESPEARE! 10/31/16

Happy Halloween!  10/31/16

OBJECTIVE:
Evaluate reading strategies to use for Shakespearean texts in order to understand the Shakespearean text. 

BELL WORK:Write down the objective. What was the last Shakespearean text you read? What did you like or dislike about it?

Agenda and Assignment:  

Genius Hour introduction to Shakespeare Assignment:

Part 1

1. Create 2 questions you have about how to read and understand Shakespeare.

2. Read this: Reading Shakespeare's Language Folger's edition Write a 100 word summary/reflection about the text. Write 1 question you still have about how to read Shakespeare.

3. If you would like this  has more info: MORE INFO ON SHAKESPEARE 

Part 2

3. Create and write 2 questions you have about “the Tragic Hero”. Do some research about this topic.

4. Conduct some research on the internet to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. Make sure you DOCUMENT which websites you used!! This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.

5. Write a short 100 word reflection on what you discovered during your research and your research process. Be ready to share what you learned about the process and the answers to at least one question.

Closure--- Fill this out to get credit for TODAY and so I can grade your posts!!