BEGIN 4TH QUARTER
Tuesday: April 1 (A) & Wednesday: April 2 (B)
Today I introduced the final project. If you were absent it is CRITICAL you complete the following make-up work to be prepared for the upcoming classes.
Daily Genius
Videos - there are five of them. Please watch each.
Daily Genius
- How does the media portray the ideal American?
- To consider: What do they look like? act like? think/believe?
- What do people do to become more like this ideal?
- What is the cost of assimilation?
- What is the benefit?
Videos - there are five of them. Please watch each.
- We had a long inquiry session to discuss the "ideal" American and what parts of our identities are silenced in the pursuit of trying to become this idea. The following videos explore some of the ways Americans silence their true identities in order to conform to society's box.
- Disclaimer: These films explore mature topics.
#2: Racial Silencing
"Whitelandia" Trailer. Click here.
"Whitelandia" Trailer. Click here.
#3 & #4: Gender Silencing (2 videos)
#5: Tunnel of Oppression
The Silencing of Identity Final Project
In your Writer's Notebook, you will need to take the following notes. I suggest asking one of your classmates to see theirs or borrow the class notebook if you were absent.
HOMEWORK: By next class you need to have chosen one area of silencing that you will become an expert in.
Vocab: assimilation, conformity
1. Become an expert on one type of silencing
2. Gather the following info:
You will be completing a project that displays your learning on this subject. The sky is the limit. Have a proposal ready next class. We will be evaluating projects using a gallery walk.
In your Writer's Notebook, you will need to take the following notes. I suggest asking one of your classmates to see theirs or borrow the class notebook if you were absent.
HOMEWORK: By next class you need to have chosen one area of silencing that you will become an expert in.
Vocab: assimilation, conformity
1. Become an expert on one type of silencing
- My expertise:
- Why I chose this:
- Others who chose this:
2. Gather the following info:
- WHO is/are: the victim(s), the silencer(s), the bystander(s), standing up against it?
- WHAT is being silenced?
- WHEN this movement/person/organization started (find a specific event or movement to focus on)
- WHERE this movement/person/organization started (find a specific event or movement to focus on)
- WHY are: they being silenced? people rising up?
- HOW are: they silenced? people rising up?
- What is the impact to individuals involved and the greater community?
- Media Connection: Find an article, TV show, movie, Youtube clip, short story, etc. that shows this silencing.
You will be completing a project that displays your learning on this subject. The sky is the limit. Have a proposal ready next class. We will be evaluating projects using a gallery walk.
Monday: March 31
SSR Day...getting caught up on the books you may have forgotten to take home during break.
Monday: March 17-Friday: March 28
Monday: February 24-Friday: March 13
OAKS WRITING TEST
We will be in the Transitions Center.
Bring your best self :)
As you know, the absolute last day to submit your OAKS Writing test or your alternate writing assessment is Thursday 3/12 (A) or Friday 3/13 (B). You must complete this writing to pass English class 3rd quarter.
We will be in the Transitions Center.
Bring your best self :)
As you know, the absolute last day to submit your OAKS Writing test or your alternate writing assessment is Thursday 3/12 (A) or Friday 3/13 (B). You must complete this writing to pass English class 3rd quarter.
Friday: February 21
We attended the Portland International Film Festival to see the film "La Jaula de Oro" ("The Golden Dream").
HOMEWORK:
Log on to Edmodo.com and complete and submit the assignment for this movie.
If you missed the film:
You must complete the alternate assignment. The directions are also on Edmodo. It includes seeing an alternate film in order to answer the questions.
A SCREENING OF "SIN NOMBRE" WILL OCCUR ON THURSDAY 3/6 AFTER THE PLAY!
HOMEWORK:
Log on to Edmodo.com and complete and submit the assignment for this movie.
If you missed the film:
You must complete the alternate assignment. The directions are also on Edmodo. It includes seeing an alternate film in order to answer the questions.
A SCREENING OF "SIN NOMBRE" WILL OCCUR ON THURSDAY 3/6 AFTER THE PLAY!
Wednesday: February 19 *Service Learning *
Tuesday: February 18 & Thursday: February 20
OAKS Testing Prep
- We went to the computer lab to practice the OAKS writing prompt. Make sure to see me to get the information you need prior to starting the official test.
Monday: February 17 *No School*
Friday: February 14 *No School for Students*
Wednesday: February 12 (A) & Thursday: February 13 (B)
Daily Genius: Guest Appearance
How to Rock the OAKS Writing Test
- Exchange Writer's Notebooks with one of your classmates.
- Open to the collage page
- Head the page facing it with Daily Genius: Guest Appearance
- Respond to the images they used to portray the American Dream & Silencing of the dream.
How to Rock the OAKS Writing Test
- Make sure to get the notes we took from our class' Writer's Notebook
Friday: February 7 & Monday: February 10
Thursday: February 6
Senior Academy took a field trip to see the play, "Chinglish"
Wednesday: February 5 (A) & Tuesday: February 11 (B)
Fragment & Run On Quiz
American Dream Collage
- You must meet proficiency on this quiz. A score of 8/10 on the fragment test and 3/4 on the run-on quiz will demonstrate proficiency.
- If you do not meet proficiency, that's ok. There's a retake test you can take in Ac Lab
American Dream Collage
- From the brainstormed list you created from the videos last class, create a collage in your writer's notebook. One half of the page should be images of the American Dream and the other half should be images of things that silence the American Dream (think of things that get in the way of people achieving that dream).
- This must be complete by next class.
Monday: February 3 (Advisory)
SSR Day!
Friday: January 31 (A) & Tuesday: February 4 (B)
Daily Genius
Sentences, Fragments and Run-On Practice
The American Dream Videos
- Free Write Friday (Reminder: We are in school, so it needs to be school appropriate)
Sentences, Fragments and Run-On Practice
- We completed a practice worksheet to prepare for the quiz next class. Please grab a copy from the folders under the windows and complete it in preparation.
The American Dream Videos
- Watch the following three videos and create a list of words that display the American Dream in your writer's notebook. For the first clip, think about what is being implied? The American Dream is not streets of cheese, so what does the creator of "An American Tale" mean by this?
Wednesday: January 29 (A) & Thursday: January 30 (B)
Daily Genius
Grammar: Fragments & Run-Ons
- What do you believe is "The American Dream?"
- We spent some time discussing our responses
Grammar: Fragments & Run-Ons
- Please copy the notes from the class' writer's notebook
- We completed a practice worksheet together. You can get a copy in the folders under the windows
Tuesday: January 28 (Advisory)
We discussed expectations, notebooks, set goals, and read!
Welcome to the Senior Academy!
Welcome to the Senior Academy!
Third Quarter has arrived!
Thursday: January 9 (A) & Friday: January 10 (B)
Writing Conferences Today!
Please ensure that D2 is complete and shared with me. We will be looking at your writing one-on-one and making revisions.
Also, please bring your SSR book with you. Folks who are not actively in a writing conference will be reading.
Please ensure that D2 is complete and shared with me. We will be looking at your writing one-on-one and making revisions.
Also, please bring your SSR book with you. Folks who are not actively in a writing conference will be reading.
Tuesday: January 7 (A) & Wednesday: January 8 (B)
Typing-palooza!
We met in the computer lab and typed Draft 2 of the Argumentative essay - it is due today.
Requirements for this draft:
Argumentative Thesis Frame:
Although some may argue _____, I maintain that ______.
Example: "Although some may argue that technology eliminates face-to-face interaction, I maintain that technology brings strangers and families together."
We met in the computer lab and typed Draft 2 of the Argumentative essay - it is due today.
Requirements for this draft:
- Typed in Google Drive
- Shared with me using Google Drive
- Two sources cited ("In his/her work, Title of work, author X states, "blah blah, blah.")
Argumentative Thesis Frame:
Although some may argue _____, I maintain that ______.
Example: "Although some may argue that technology eliminates face-to-face interaction, I maintain that technology brings strangers and families together."
Monday: January 6
1. SSR Day!
Teacher note: It made my teacher heart SO happy to hear how many of you read books over break and were ready to get a new one today. Congratulations on being geniuses!
Draft 1 of Argumentative Paper is due today!
It may be handwritten or typed.
Teacher note: It made my teacher heart SO happy to hear how many of you read books over break and were ready to get a new one today. Congratulations on being geniuses!
Draft 1 of Argumentative Paper is due today!
It may be handwritten or typed.
Monday: December 23- Friday: January 3
Winter Break!!!
See you on Monday: January 6
See you on Monday: January 6
Thursday: December 13
Senior Academy will be attending Portland Center Stage to see a performance of "Twist Your Dickens."
Reminder: Off-campus experiences are not optional days. You do receive credit for off-campus learning.
Reminder: Off-campus experiences are not optional days. You do receive credit for off-campus learning.
Wednesday: December 11 (A) & Friday: December 13 (B)
1. Daily Genius
2. Graphing of Cell Phone Challenge Results
3. Thinking on your feet
4. Choose one of these topics for your argumentative essay
5. Braindump and D1
- Free Write
2. Graphing of Cell Phone Challenge Results
- Please see me for graph paper and data
3. Thinking on your feet
- We responded to three prompts (spoiler alert: these are your argumentative essay topic choices)
- We then discussed what we thought of them.
- Here are your choices
- A) Which is more important: privacy or connectivity?
- B) Online identity: Is authenticity or anonymity more important?
- C) Does technology bring us together or tear us apart?
4. Choose one of these topics for your argumentative essay
5. Braindump and D1
- After choosing your topic write down everything you know and your thoughts about the topic.
- Begin organizing your ideas into paragraphs for a Draft 1
Monday: December 9 (Advisory)
1. SSR Day!
Reminder: Keep your reading log up to date.
2. Article of the Week #6: Write a They Say/I Say
Click the button below...
Reminder: Keep your reading log up to date.
2. Article of the Week #6: Write a They Say/I Say
Click the button below...
3. We did an activity in class that you missed if you were absent.
As an alternative to this activity you will need to write a one-page paper on cell phone addiction. Explore these topics:
As an alternative to this activity you will need to write a one-page paper on cell phone addiction. Explore these topics:
- How addicted are you?
- How addicted is our school?
- How addicted is our society?
- What can be done to fix this problem?
Thursday: December 5 (A day and MY B-day!) & Tuesday: December 10 (B)
1. Daily Genius
Tuesday: December 3 (A) & Wednesday: December 4 (B)
1. Daily Genius
- Watch the video below and write your thoughts about it in your Writer's Notebook. (Reminder, D.G. should be about a 1/2 page.
2. Short Notes
3. Watch "Our Anti-Social Phone Tricks" and fill in notes in your Writer's Notebook.
- Please get the notes from our class' Writer's Notebook.
3. Watch "Our Anti-Social Phone Tricks" and fill in notes in your Writer's Notebook.
4. They Say/I Say: TED Talk
5. Assignment Check In
- Complete a They Say/I Say for the video you just watched. This was due in class.
5. Assignment Check In
- Please see me ASAP to find out which assignments you still have outstanding.
Monday: December 2 (Advisory)
SSR Day! Best day of the week!
Thursday: November 28 & Friday: November 29
Wednesday: November 27 - HOLIDAY BRUNCH!
Teachers make Thanksgiving brunch for all students on this day ever year. Although it is a fun day, it is not optional for attendance.
We look forward to seeing you there! :)
We look forward to seeing you there! :)
Tuesday: November 26 (Advisory Schedule)
1. They Say/I Say
- We used the editorial, "Life of a Facebook Addict" to complete a They Say/I Say
- An editorial is a piece of writing that expresses a person's opinion.
- Click the link below to access the article. You will need to annotate it and use it to write your They Say/I Say
- Staple your writing to the back of your annotated article and turn it in to the box.
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Monday: November 25 (Advisory Schedule)
SSR Day!
Thursday: November 21 (A) & Friday: November 22 (B)
1. Daily Genius: Free Write
2. We turned in Article #5 (both annotated article and reflection)
3. "They Say/I Say"
2. We turned in Article #5 (both annotated article and reflection)
3. "They Say/I Say"
- You will need to get a yellow paper with this information from Melanie to glue into your writer's notebook.
- We worked on completing this style of writing using Article #5 as our primary text.
- Please see Melanie for the class' notebook and directions.
Wednesday: November 20 Service Learning
Monday: November 18 (Advisory Schedule)
SSR Day
Make sure you are keeping your reading log up to date!
HOMEWORK: Article of the Week #5: "Privacy No Longer The Social Norm"
DUE THURSDAY 11/21 (A) & FRIDAY 11/22 (B)
*Click the link below to open the article*
Make sure you are keeping your reading log up to date!
HOMEWORK: Article of the Week #5: "Privacy No Longer The Social Norm"
DUE THURSDAY 11/21 (A) & FRIDAY 11/22 (B)
*Click the link below to open the article*
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Thursday: November 15 (A) & Tuesday: November 19 (B)
1. Daily Genius: What information should be shared online and what should be kept private?
2. Homework turned in for Fremont & Broadway
3. Notes: Come in and get the viewing notes from our class' Writer's Notebook
4. Watch "Tracking Our Online Trackers" & answer the questions you took notes on in your Writer's Note book.
5. Inquiry Session
2. Homework turned in for Fremont & Broadway
3. Notes: Come in and get the viewing notes from our class' Writer's Notebook
4. Watch "Tracking Our Online Trackers" & answer the questions you took notes on in your Writer's Note book.
5. Inquiry Session
Wednesday: November 13 (A) & Thursday: November 14 (B)
1. Daily Genius: How would you react if you were being followed by the paparazzi all the time?
2. Homework turned in for Steel & Burnside
3. Where Do You Stand Activity (we discussed our answers to the daily genius)
4. Notes: Come in and get the notes from our class' Writer's Notebook
5. Watch "Your Online Identity, Permanent as a Tattoo" & answer the questions you took notes on in your Writer's Note book.
2. Homework turned in for Steel & Burnside
3. Where Do You Stand Activity (we discussed our answers to the daily genius)
4. Notes: Come in and get the notes from our class' Writer's Notebook
5. Watch "Your Online Identity, Permanent as a Tattoo" & answer the questions you took notes on in your Writer's Note book.
Tuesday: November 12 (Advisory Schedule)
SSR Day! Hooray
HOMEWORK: Article of the Week #4: "Web 're-defining' human identity"
DUE THURSDAY 11/14 (B) & FRIDAY 11/15 (A)
*Click the link below to open the article*
HOMEWORK: Article of the Week #4: "Web 're-defining' human identity"
DUE THURSDAY 11/14 (B) & FRIDAY 11/15 (A)
*Click the link below to open the article*
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SECOND QUARTER BEGINS TUESDAY: NOVEMBER 12
Thursday: October 24 - Portland Center Stage
Senior Academy went to Portland Center Stage to see the groundbreaking play "The Mountaintop." If you missed it, I HIGHLY recommend you go see it on your own. It was incredible!
Wednesday: October 23 (A) & Friday: October 25 (B)
1. Daily Genius: What are the elements that cue you that a story is going to be good?
To consider:
2. Synthesis Paper Notes (in Writer's Notebook)
You will need to come get the notes from our class' Writer's Notebook or from one of your classmates.
3. Thesis Statements, Hooks and Introductions
We wrote the introduction for our synthesis papers. You will need to get these notes and write your own before you can do your work next class.
4. SSR :)
HOMEWORK FOR STEEL GROUP ONLY:
Write your introduction and have it ready when you come to class on Wednesday!
To consider:
- When you grab a book off the shelf, you give it a certain number of pages before deciding if you will continue to read it or put it back and pick again.
- What has to happen in that number of pages to keep you hooked?
- What makes you stop reading a story?
2. Synthesis Paper Notes (in Writer's Notebook)
You will need to come get the notes from our class' Writer's Notebook or from one of your classmates.
3. Thesis Statements, Hooks and Introductions
We wrote the introduction for our synthesis papers. You will need to get these notes and write your own before you can do your work next class.
4. SSR :)
HOMEWORK FOR STEEL GROUP ONLY:
Write your introduction and have it ready when you come to class on Wednesday!
Monday: October 21 (Advisory Schedule)
SSR! At long last!
Friday: October 18 (A) & Tuesday: October 22 (B)
1. Daily Genius: Examine your data chart. Identify the three characteristics you feel most strongly/accurately represent you. Then write the following sentence frames and fill them in as you go. Your page in your Writer's Notebook should look just like this:
#1: The first characteristic I feel accurately represents me is (write the word here). The tests that displayed these findings were (list all the tests you took that gave you this result). I believe (repeat the characteristic you wrote above) represents me because (explain ). An example of when I have displayed this quality in my life is (give a specific instance when you were like this).
#2: The second characteristic I feel accurately represents me is (write the word here). The tests that displayed these findings were (list all the tests you took that gave you this result). I believe (repeat the characteristic you wrote above) represents me because (explain ). An example of when I have displayed this quality in my life is (give a specific instance when you were like this).
#3: The third characteristic I feel accurately represents me is (write the word here). The tests that displayed these findings were (list all the tests you took that gave you this result). I believe (repeat the characteristic you wrote above) represents me because (explain ). An example of when I have displayed this quality in my life is (give a specific instance when you were like this).
2. Progress Check In
Please come see me to see what you are missing and how you are doing.
3. Make-up Work Time
We used our time well to get missing work turned in. The goal is to get your name on the board for having it all done! :)
#1: The first characteristic I feel accurately represents me is (write the word here). The tests that displayed these findings were (list all the tests you took that gave you this result). I believe (repeat the characteristic you wrote above) represents me because (explain ). An example of when I have displayed this quality in my life is (give a specific instance when you were like this).
#2: The second characteristic I feel accurately represents me is (write the word here). The tests that displayed these findings were (list all the tests you took that gave you this result). I believe (repeat the characteristic you wrote above) represents me because (explain ). An example of when I have displayed this quality in my life is (give a specific instance when you were like this).
#3: The third characteristic I feel accurately represents me is (write the word here). The tests that displayed these findings were (list all the tests you took that gave you this result). I believe (repeat the characteristic you wrote above) represents me because (explain ). An example of when I have displayed this quality in my life is (give a specific instance when you were like this).
2. Progress Check In
Please come see me to see what you are missing and how you are doing.
3. Make-up Work Time
We used our time well to get missing work turned in. The goal is to get your name on the board for having it all done! :)
Tuesday: October 15 (A) & Thursday: October 17 (B)
1. Daily Genius: Free Write
2. Western Astrology
Today we discussed an element of Western society that often plays a role in how people identify themselves, astrology. You can't open a newspaper or magazine without seeing the horoscope column. So, we looked at how our sun signs do/do not define us as individuals.
2. Western Astrology
Today we discussed an element of Western society that often plays a role in how people identify themselves, astrology. You can't open a newspaper or magazine without seeing the horoscope column. So, we looked at how our sun signs do/do not define us as individuals.
- Please go to the "Identity Tests" tab at the top of this homepage and click the Western Zodiac tab.
- In your Writer's Notebook, take the following notes. The picture shows MY results, so do not copy the work done in pencil.
- 3. Data Chart
- Enter the data from the Western Zodiac on your chart
- This is the last assessment we will be completing in class. Make sure your data chart is full, front and back.
4. Six-Word Memoir
Each of us wrote a six-word memoir about our identity and then transferred that memoir onto our black and white photo. See the back wall of my classroom for examples and see me to get your photo.
5. Work Time
I provided the remainder of the class period to make up any missing work. Please ensure that all of your work is in since we are at the midterm and calls are beginning to be made home...
Monday: October 14 - Mt. Tabor Field Trip Day
I hope you had as much fun as I did at Mt. Tabor on this beautiful fall day!
If you missed out on this incredible learning opportunity, you will need to get the assignment from Joe and head up to Tabor on your own to complete his science work.
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS: Write a one-page reflection on "In what ways has being a Portlandian impacted your identity?" You could also go more broad and talk about being an Oregonian. Where we live always plays a role in who we become, whether or not you like the rain, food cart pods, skateboarding and biking or nature.
If you missed out on this incredible learning opportunity, you will need to get the assignment from Joe and head up to Tabor on your own to complete his science work.
FOR LANGUAGE ARTS: Write a one-page reflection on "In what ways has being a Portlandian impacted your identity?" You could also go more broad and talk about being an Oregonian. Where we live always plays a role in who we become, whether or not you like the rain, food cart pods, skateboarding and biking or nature.
Friday: October 11 - NO SCHOOL!
Enjoy your day off while your teachers continue to work hard to bring you an excellent education ;)
Wednesday: October 9 (A) & Thursday: October 10 (B)
1. Daily Genius (in Writer's Notebook)
2. Data Chart
3. Visual, Auditory, Tactile-Kinesthetic Test
4. Photo booth
- What patterns are you seeing from the identity tests?
- To consider:
- Reflect on your results? How accurate have they been? Which test(s) were the most accurate? Which were not? Use data from your chart. Think about our "Where Do You Stand" activities.
2. Data Chart
- Enter the data from the Myers-Briggs test on your chart
- We also looked at the True Colors personality test and entered the data from last year (You will need to see me for this test. I cannot find it for free online)
3. Visual, Auditory, Tactile-Kinesthetic Test
- Please go to the "Identity Tests" tab at the top of this homepage and take the Visual, Auditory, Tactile-Kinesthetic Test.
- Click here to read about your results
- Fill in your data chart with this information. You should only have one row left after this.
4. Photo booth
- Please see Melanie ASAP to take your photo for our identity wall. It is quick, painless and a completion grade.
Monday: October 7 (A) & Tuesday: October 8 (B)
1. Daily Genius: Freewrite
2. Myers-Briggs Test
3. Where Do You Stand?
4. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Notes (next page in your writer's notebook)
You will need to access the link below to get the information to fill in these notes
Myers-Briggs Letters Explained Link
5. Identity Chart
HOMEWORK: DUE WEDNESDAY (A), THURSDAY (B)
Please note: This is a different day than usual due to No School on Friday!
2. Myers-Briggs Test
- Please go to the "Identity Tests" tab at the top of this homepage and take the Myers-Briggs test
3. Where Do You Stand?
- Ask you classmates how they tested. We compared results and learned about one another.
4. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Notes (next page in your writer's notebook)
You will need to access the link below to get the information to fill in these notes
- I am an ____ ____ ____ ____
- ____ stands for _________________
- Three characteristics I relate to are:
- ____ stands for _________________
- Three characteristics I relate to are:
- ____ stands for _________________
- Three characteristics I relate to are:
- ____ stands for _________________
- Three characteristics I relate to are:
Myers-Briggs Letters Explained Link
5. Identity Chart
- Fill in your data from Myers-Briggs test. Your personality tyoe is what is being tested.
- Look at the second column on the sheet with the personality types explained. There is a section titled "C: The Four Temperaments"-find which one you are
- Include this data in a new row on your identity chart
- For Example: I have "NF" in my personality type (ENFP), so my chart has "Myers Briggs Type Indicator" in the first box, "Temperament" in the second box, "Intuitive Feeler" in the third, and my observations in the fourth.
HOMEWORK: DUE WEDNESDAY (A), THURSDAY (B)
Please note: This is a different day than usual due to No School on Friday!
- Read the article "Goodbye to MBTI, The Fad That Won't Die"
- Follow the directions at the top of the article
- In your Writer's Notebook: Write a one-page reflection on this article. Consider your opinions on claims being made, your connections, reflections, questions, etc.
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Friday: October 4 (Advisory)
SSR twice in one week?! Say Whaaaaat?!
Tuesday: October 1 (A) & Thursday: October 3 (B)
1. Daily Genius
2. Identity Chart
- Fremont & Broadway: Write this quote as your header "You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant." - Harlan Ellison
- Consider these ideas if you are not sure what to write:
- Is this true? What reasons do you have to support your claim? What examples do you have for when this is true or untrue? What are the implications if this is true? Additional thoughts/questions.
- Steel & Burnside: Write this quote as your header "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Consider these ideas if you are not sure what to write:
- What "lies behind" you? What have you overcome to be where you are? What "lies before" you? What is coming up/what will you need to overcome in the future? What "lies within" you? What is the stuff you're made of? What keeps you going?
2. Identity Chart
- Download, print and fill in the chart below with your information from the two identity tests we have done so far (Gregorc & Multiple Intelligences). See class examples or ask a classmate if you are confused.
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3. Prodigy Story
Click on the link below and listen to the story of Emily Bear. We listened to her story and had a discussion about what her intelligences are and what side of her brain she uses most.
Click on the link below and listen to the story of Emily Bear. We listened to her story and had a discussion about what her intelligences are and what side of her brain she uses most.
4. Right Brain vs. Left Brain
Go to the "Identity Tests" tab at the top of this homepage and take the Right Brain vs. Left Brain Identity Test.
5. Left Hemisphere & Right Hemisphere Notes
See the class Writer's Notebook to catch up on these notes. Or you can ask one of your classmates for the notes.
Go to the "Identity Tests" tab at the top of this homepage and take the Right Brain vs. Left Brain Identity Test.
5. Left Hemisphere & Right Hemisphere Notes
See the class Writer's Notebook to catch up on these notes. Or you can ask one of your classmates for the notes.
- Also, list three characteristics that are accurate for you based on the information you received from the assessment data.
Monday: September 30 (Advisory)
SSR Day! Woot!
HOMEWORK: DUE THURSDAY (A), FRIDAY (B)
HOMEWORK: DUE THURSDAY (A), FRIDAY (B)
- Read the article "A Teen's IQ Can Change"
- Follow the directions at the top of the article
- In your Writer's Notebook: Write a one-page reflection on this article. Consider your opinions on claims being made, your connections, reflections, questions, etc.
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Thursday: September 26 (A) & Friday: September 27 (B)
1. Daily Genius in Writer's Notebook
2. Turn in your annotated article to the box when you come back to class
3. Turn in your article reflection in your Writer's Notebook to the drawer
4. Identity Reflection - next page in Writer's Notebook
5. Multiple Intelligences: Where Do You Stand
6. Multiple Intelligence Notes - in Writer's Notebook
Take notes on the following:
7. Inquiry/"Plain Vanilla"
We had an inquiry session based on our discussion questions.
- Free Write - 10 minutes
2. Turn in your annotated article to the box when you come back to class
3. Turn in your article reflection in your Writer's Notebook to the drawer
4. Identity Reflection - next page in Writer's Notebook
- Think about how you would describe yourself (specifically without the tests we have taken).
- Write a quick reflection (1 paragraph) and consider the following:
- what do you struggle with?
- What do you excel in?
- Vices?
- Joys?
- Frustrations?
- Excitements, etc...?
5. Multiple Intelligences: Where Do You Stand
- We continued our activity from last class with new material. Here is a link to the papers we looked at today: Multiple Intelligences Explained
6. Multiple Intelligence Notes - in Writer's Notebook
Take notes on the following:
- My top intelligence is ___________
- It is referred to as " ____________ smart"
- Three characteristics I identify with are:
- Famous people who are also ___________ are:
- My second place intelligence is ___________
- It is referred to as " ____________ smart"
- Three characteristics I identify with are:
- Famous people who are also ___________ are:
- My discussion question is: _____________________
7. Inquiry/"Plain Vanilla"
We had an inquiry session based on our discussion questions.
Tuesday: September 24 (A) & Wednesday: September 25 (B)
1. Daily Genius
2. We had a really fascinating discussion about this topic.
3. Multiple Intelligences Test
- Can a person (or you) pretend to be engaged?
2. We had a really fascinating discussion about this topic.
3. Multiple Intelligences Test
- You can print out the assessment and complete it from the file below
4. Where Do You Stand? Activity
- We read a paper about our intelligences in our top score and shared out to the class. You can find the information below:
Monday: September 23 (Advisory)
SSR Day! Woot!
HOMEWORK: DUE THURSDAY (A), FRIDAY (B)
HOMEWORK: DUE THURSDAY (A), FRIDAY (B)
- Read the article "A Teen's Friends are a Powerful Influence"
- Follow the directions at the top of the article
- In your Writer's Notebook: Write a one-page reflection on this article. Consider your opinions on claims being made, your connections, reflections, questions, etc.
a_teens_friends_are_a_powerful_influence_aow_1.pdf | |
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Thursday: September 19 (A) & Friday: September 20 (B)
1. Daily Genius: September 19/20, 2013: "What makes up someone's personality?" (this is your header) Questions to consider when answering this prompt:
2. We discussed our thoughts on personality. For the record, you guys are really smart! :)
3. Structure of Personality Notes: September 19/20
- How much of your personality are you in control of?
- What shapes our personality?
- You could go personal: how was your personality developed?
- Is there part of personality that you are just born with? Think about babies/kids. Some are just happy, or angry, or cry a lot or...
- Do you think that "baby personality" follows you into childhood/adulthood?
2. We discussed our thoughts on personality. For the record, you guys are really smart! :)
3. Structure of Personality Notes: September 19/20
- Please create this viewing guide in your writer's notebook and fill it in as you watch the video.
4. Watch video on "Id, Ego & Superego"
Tuesday: September 17 (A) & Wednesday: September 18 (B)
1. Decorate Writer's Notebook (including super amazing laminating by Melanie!)
2. SSR
3. Good Thinker's Toolkit
- We had a good time personalizing our writer's notebooks! This way they will be more durable for the year and will be easier to tell apart in a hurry.
2. SSR
- We silent read today for 30 minute since I didn't give you the time I promised on Monday.
3. Good Thinker's Toolkit
- We took short notes on the key terms on the bottom of this sheet. Get the notes from a classmate after you print this.
good_thinkers_toolkit.doc | |
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HOMEWORK: Create 13 notecards for the Good Thinker's Toolkit letters PLUS the magic words on the back of the "How To Be Successful in LA Class" page I gave you 3 classes ago. (You can also find this page under Tuesday: September 10th).
Be prepared with these next class!
*If you need cards and a ring to put them on, see me :)*
- Put the letter on one side
- Write the definition/explanation on the other side
Be prepared with these next class!
*If you need cards and a ring to put them on, see me :)*
Monday: September 16 (Advisory Schedule)
1. Melanie's letter to the class
- You missed out. It's a masterpiece! ;) If you would like to read it just ask and I'm happy to share.
- Please ask one of your classmates for the notes to put in your writing notebook
- Keep them in your Writer's Notebook
- We checked out cool new books based on the list we created for picking out good books.
Thursday: September 12 (A) & Friday: September 13 (B)
1. Daily Genius: September 12, 2013: What did you learn about yourself from the Gregorc Thinking Style Deleneator? (reminder: this is your heading)
2. Where Do You Stand Activity
We moved around the room and shared what our thinking styles were and had a discussion on differences and similarities.
3. Reflection (continue after Daily Genius)
Consider the following questions, you do not have to answer them all.
4. Book Talks
I told the class about awesome books. We wrote down titles that sounded awesome. If you would like a mini-version, come see me :)
HOMEWORK:
#1: Letter to Melanie DUE MONDAY
1. Salutation (Dear/What's Up, Hey...etc.)
2. Tell me about:
3. Closing (Sincerely, See you soon, You're the best teacher ever...etc.)
4. Signature
#2: Bring in photos, magazine clippings, quotes, etc. to decorate your Writer's Notebook DUE TUESDAY (A), WEDNESDAY (B)
- I learned that my main thinking style is _________
- I believe my results are (accurate/inaccurate) because ________
- I (agree/disagree) with _________
2. Where Do You Stand Activity
We moved around the room and shared what our thinking styles were and had a discussion on differences and similarities.
3. Reflection (continue after Daily Genius)
Consider the following questions, you do not have to answer them all.
- How do these styles work together?
- What are potential struggles?
- How could these struggles be overcome?
- Which style do you think you would clash with?
- Which would you work best with?
- Which would make an ideal life partner?
4. Book Talks
I told the class about awesome books. We wrote down titles that sounded awesome. If you would like a mini-version, come see me :)
HOMEWORK:
#1: Letter to Melanie DUE MONDAY
1. Salutation (Dear/What's Up, Hey...etc.)
2. Tell me about:
- Where you are from
- Where you live now (Neighborhood, not your address)
- Where we could find you outside of school (No, I'm not coming looking!)
- Your hobbies and interests
- Your friends.
- Your family
- Your goals for the year and your life.
3. Closing (Sincerely, See you soon, You're the best teacher ever...etc.)
4. Signature
#2: Bring in photos, magazine clippings, quotes, etc. to decorate your Writer's Notebook DUE TUESDAY (A), WEDNESDAY (B)
Tuesday: September 10 (A) & Wednesday: September 11 (B)
Today I actually have extras of these handouts if you want to see me for a copy you don't have to print.
1. Routines & Expectations
Today we talked about what the year is going to look like and what our class expectations are. Please print this document, read it, and put it in the front of the English section of your binder.
Today we talked about what the year is going to look like and what our class expectations are. Please print this document, read it, and put it in the front of the English section of your binder.
how_to_be_successful_in_la_class.pdf | |
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2. Daily Genius
The expectation for these responses is that you write, continuously, for 10 minutes. Answers are always in complete sentences. Strive for at least a half page.
3. Inquiry
We had a discussion about intellectual safety and developed a working definition for our class. Please ask one of your classmates to give you our definition and put this in your binder on a post-it.
4. Supplies Set Up
Please print and put the following papers in the English section of your binder behind the "How To Be Successful" page.
The expectation for these responses is that you write, continuously, for 10 minutes. Answers are always in complete sentences. Strive for at least a half page.
- In your Writer's Notebook (spiral given to you by Melanie), title this page "Daily Genius: September 10/11: What is Intellectual Safety?" Then, respond to the following prompt:
- Using your prior knowledge and inferring skills, what do you think intellectual safety is? In what ways is intellectual safety displayed at Mt. Scott and in this learning community? In what ways have you seen intellectual safety not displayed (here and other places)?
- You may free write for the remaining time.
3. Inquiry
We had a discussion about intellectual safety and developed a working definition for our class. Please ask one of your classmates to give you our definition and put this in your binder on a post-it.
4. Supplies Set Up
Please print and put the following papers in the English section of your binder behind the "How To Be Successful" page.
- Reading Log: We will be using this to keep track of what is being read during SSR. You will be using this today.
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- Books That Sound Awesome: You will be using this to keep track of books others tell you about that you might want to read in the future.
books_that_sound_awesome.pdf | |
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- Books That I Had To Abandon: You will be using this to keep track of the books you quit reading before the end.
abandoned_books.pdf | |
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5. SSR
We read self-chosen books for about 20 minutes & filled out the reading log.
6. HOMEWORK:
Please print this packet, complete it and be ready to share your findings on Thursday/Friday when you come to class.
We read self-chosen books for about 20 minutes & filled out the reading log.
6. HOMEWORK:
Please print this packet, complete it and be ready to share your findings on Thursday/Friday when you come to class.
gregorc_thinking_styles_deleneator.pdf | |
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Monday: September 9
We are setting up our learning community today!
Be thinking of who you are as a reader, writer and thinker for today's inquiry.
Be thinking of who you are as a reader, writer and thinker for today's inquiry.
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing
Our fall testing schedule is Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 (noon) to 3:25
See you then!
See you then!
Back To School!
There's a little twinge of pain for me to say it too,
but summer is over.
The great part is...
I am SO excited to see you!!!
New student orientation (includes students new to SA) is Thurs 8/29 from 8:30am-11:45am
ALL student orientation (Notice how I said "ALL"-that means you!) is Friday 8/30 from 8:30-11:45am
but summer is over.
The great part is...
I am SO excited to see you!!!
New student orientation (includes students new to SA) is Thurs 8/29 from 8:30am-11:45am
ALL student orientation (Notice how I said "ALL"-that means you!) is Friday 8/30 from 8:30-11:45am