WEEK 12: March 27-31

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Unsung Hero PPT Guideline, Women's March Website, Table of Content (Weeks 3-4), MLA_Works Cited, VocabList2, Africa'sGreatCivilizations, Debate Rubric, Unit 2 Research Paper

MONDAY-TUESDAY
Writer's Workshop:

1. Finish debates on social issues.
2. Review Unit 2 Research Paper
• Thesis Formation
• Body Paragraph #1: Rebuttal
• Sample Thesis/Brainstorm/Rebuttal
• Sample R/A.C.E.R paragraph

HW: Create an introduction paragraph by adding a hook some background info about topic (2 sentences), and add your thesis you already completed in class.

Formula: Hook+Info About Topic+Thesis=Introduction Paragraph
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WEDNESDAY
Writer's Workshop:

1. Teacher Conference: Introduction paragraph and rebuttal paragraph 
2. Rough Draft: Complete an introduction (H.I.T) and your rebuttal (R/A.C.E.R) paragraph in the lab.  
3. Research: Continue gathering citations and evidence for body paragraphs.  You need 3 sources (websites) to complete the work cited page typed and ready to turn in Friday 31st.

HW: 1st THREE paragraphs (intro, body 1, and body 2) due Thursday 30th.
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THURSDAY
Writer's Workshop:

1. Complete rough draft (ALL 5 paragraphs)
2. Peer-Edit: Have at least ONE student read over your paper for:
• Intro Paragraph w/ a thesis (3 main ideas) as last sentence of intro.
• 3 R/ACER paragraphs developed with at least ONE citation or example. See student example of RACER that scored a 3 out of 5.
• Conclusion paragraph with a rhetorical question, call to action and summary of arguments.
• Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation
3. Final Draft: Begin typing your essay.  Typed paper with works cited due Friday 31st.

HW: Rewrite your rough draft in pen and complete Works Cited organizer with a minimum of 3 sources (websites)...ALL DUE FRIDAY 31ST.  ANYONE WITHOUT A COMPLETE ROUGH DRAFT WILL RECEIVE NO HIGHER THAN A 60% ON THE FINAL DRAFT!!!

_________________________________________________________________________________FRIDAY
Writer's Workshop:

1. Publish: Type final version of paper, with a cover page and works cited page (Place websites into citation maker from your works cited organizer)
• Tips on Writing a Conclusion Paragraph

HW: NADA!  ENJOY THE BREAK GOOD PEOPLE!!!

WEEK 11: March 20-24

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Unsung Hero PPT Guideline, Women's March Website, Table of Content (Weeks 3-4), MLA_Works Cited, VocabList2, Africa'sGreatCivilizations

Monday-Friday

1. Choose a human rights issue existing today that sill is being debated (ie: immigration).  Start with this Google search entry: "Human Rights Issues Around the Globe" or the Pro vs. Con website.
2. Review following items for Debate:
• Speech Requirements...........Form/Speech due Wednesday 22nd by end of class.
• Debate Requirements
• Debate Structure
• Rhetorical Devices
3. Debates

WEEK 10: March 13-17

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Unsung Hero PPT Guideline, Women's March Website, Table of Content (Weeks 3-4), MLA_Works Cited, VocabList2, Africa'sGreatCivilizations


Monday-Tuesday

1. Vocab List 4 Organizer , Vocab List 4 Text
2. World of Walls Project: Continue working on project.  Presentations on Wednesday 15th.

• Visuals: Draw a line down the middle of poster and place a collage of quotes, pics or drawings associated with the people on both sides. Include labels for both sides and country name and continent. Add color and use text features. 
• Compare/Contrast: Explain the major differences between the two sides of wall (i.e.: testimonials, language, race, religion, literacy rate, unemployment %, other differences using a Venn Diagram). Also, explain the reason for erecting the wall (what was the real reason for it being built)
• Literature: Choose one author from your assigned country whose literature  (poem, short story, or artwork) shares the theme of separation, barriers, immigration or walls and complete a SIFT organizer explaining the symbols, images, figurative language, and tone/theme. Here are some resources to help you:
• Common Themes
• Common Tones
• Common Symbols
• Figurative Language

WEEK 9: March 6-10

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Unsung Hero PPT Guideline, Women's March Website, Table of Content (Weeks 3-4), MLA_Works Cited, VocabList2, Africa'sGreatCivilizations


Monday

1. Vocab  List #3: List #3 Organizer, List #3 Text
2. Notes: Socratic Seminar 3-Level Questions
• Documentary: 5 Broken Cameras (Israeli/Palestine conflict). Generate 6 questions (2/ea for levels 1-3).
• Prepare for Socratic Seminar on Wednesday 8th.

HW DUE: NONE

Tuesday

1. Vocab List #3
2. Watch 5 Broken Cameras
3. Read text on the differing perspectives on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.  Generate 5-10 Socratic Seminar Questions using the questions starters.  5-10 questions due at 2:45pm.
4. Socratic Seminar  

HW DUE: 10 QUESTIONS FOR SEMINAR

Wednesday 

1. Vocab List #3
2. Socratic Seminar: 5 Broken Cameras and text on Israeli/Palestine conflict. Students graded on contributions made to seminar.

HW DUE: NONE

Thursday

1. Vocab List 3
2. Notes: TPCASTT (Poetry analysis) "Mending Walls" by Robert Frost
3. Mini-Project: "World of Walls." Research your wall using website to complete following tasks:

• Visuals: Draw a line down the middle of poster and place a collage of pics or drawings images associated with the people on both sides. Include labels for both sides and country name and continent. Add color and use text features. 
• Compare/Contrast: Explain the major differences between the two sides of wall (i.e.: language, race, religion, literacy rate, unemployment %, other differences using a VenDiagram). Also, explain the reason for erecting the wall (what was the real reason for it being built)
• Literature: Choose one author from country with wall whose literature  (poem, short story, or artwork) shares the theme of separation, barriers or walls and summarize the literature in own words.

WEEK 8: February 28-March 3

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Unsung Hero PPT Guideline, Women's March Website, Table of Content (Weeks 3-4), MLA_Works Cited, VocabList2, Africa'sGreatCivilizations



Monday-Tuesday

1. Notes: Mesopotamia and Sumerians
2. Notes: Epic of Gilgamesh. Answer questions 1-12. 

• Read Death of Enkidu and answer questions 1-8 on page 24.

HW: Study for Unit Test on archetypes, vocab lists, flood myths, Genesis and The Epic of Gilgamesh



Wednesday-Thursday

1. Notes: Gilgamesh
2. Read pg. 23-24 Death of Enkidu and complete 1-8.
3. Watch documentary on the effects of Gilgamesh on other artists and literature.

HW: Study for Unit Test on archetypes, vocab lists, flood myths, Genesis and The Epic of Gilgamesh and complete ALL 10 words on vocab list 2

WEEK 7: February 13-17

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Unsung Hero PPT Guideline, Women's March Website, Table of Content (Weeks 3-4), MLA_Works Cited

Monday-Tuesday

1. Watch Genesis Flood Story and complete as much of the "Genesis" side of the T-Chart as possible.  You will fill-out the rest once each group has presented their chapter.
2. Complete group PowerPoint for your chapter of Genesis Flood Story.
• Slide #1: Cover Page (include title with chapter and images representing region)
• Slide #2: Summary of Chapter in own words 
• Slide #3: Archetypes List w/ Images
• Slide #4: Questions for Class (3 multiple choice questions to test if audience is paying attention. One of them must ask about archetypes).
• Slide #5: Works Cited Page (Minimum 1 Source)

HW: Vocab List #1 (10 words) due Friday 17.

Wednesday

1. Creation Story Presentations
2. Notes: Students took down answers from presentation questions to serve as study guide for creation test at return of break.

Thursday-Friday

1. Watch Noah's Ark 
2. Complete the T-Chart with the 24 questions on Genesis.

HW: Vocab List #1 (10 words) due Friday 17.  Study archetype and creation story notes for test on Monday 27th.

WEEK 6: February 6-10

RIP SUPERBOWL 51

RESOURCES: Syllabus, ADD/DROP LINK, GoFundMe for Miguel Fernandez, Unsung Hero PPT Guideline, Women's March Website, Table of Content (Weeks 3-4), MLA_Works Cited

Monday-Tuesday

1. Warm-up: Document a new bit of Black History from the documentary in notes section (see 2/3)
2. Mini-lesson: Take notes on MLA format for research paper.
3. Finalize Creation Story Project: 
REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING PROJECT
1—Choose a work from world literature website, world lit project link #2 (Work must be approved by the Teacher)
2—Identify the country that represents your work on the world map.
3—Provide a summary of the country or region's culture using at least (4) significant facts. (Submit to Teacher)
4—Provide a summary/overview of the work using (4) significant points.  (Submit to Teacher)
5—Define and identify (4) literary archetypes in your work. (Submit to Teacher)
6—Respond to the following question in three to four sentences:  Level 3—How does your selected work apply to our lives in America? (Submit to Teacher)
7--INCLUDE MUSIC OR FOOD THAT REPRESENTS THAT CULTURE.

HW: fINISH CREATION STORY RESEARCH PAPER. DUE TUESDAY 8TH.

Wednesday-Thursday

1. Creation Story Presentations 
2. MLA_Works Cited, MLA format for research paper. Works Cited Maker

HW: FINISH CREATION STORY Paper