It's essay time! In this assignment you will find:


-DL Anthem Essay Prompt - This is where you will find the essay prompt and the rubrics on which you'll be graded.
-Theme Essay Outline - I've designed this document to help you approach your essay in a logical, organized way.
-The Introduction Paragraph - Stuck on your intro? Confused by what goes into it? Check out this detailed slideshow.
-The Body Paragraphs - Stuck on your body paragraphs? Confused by what goes into them? Check out this detailed slideshow.
-The Conclusion Paragraph - Stuck on your conclusion? Confused by what goes into it? Check out this detailed slideshow.


I will be posting a blank document for your final draft the week of May 24.

Final Essays are due Wednesday, June 2.


Turn in your final draft with this assignment.


Suggestions:
1. Once you have finished outlining your essay, copy and paste what you've written in your outline to this document. 
2. Next, set up the doc in MLA format. 
3. Read through your essay and revise as you go. Look for grammar issues, punctuation, capitalization, MLA format, sentences that aren't clear or don't make sense, too much summary, etc. Fix as you go.
4. Go through your paper again more carefully and consider the revision questions you'll receive in class.

We have all class to work on revisions. Take your time and slowly work your way through your essay. See directions in the attached slide.

If you were absent:
1. Look at the calendar for the last 4 weeks of school. Note: Anthem Theme Essays due June 2.
2. Review the results and rubric for the MLA quiz. What categories did you get marked off for?
3. After reviewing your quiz, watch the Edpuzzle video attentively. Figure out why you missed what you missed. You are excused from the video only if you received a 21/21 on the quiz. Note: MLA Retake Quiz on May 19 during PAWS.
4. Read the Newsela article on how to find theme in a book
5. Complete the Form. This will require some time for thinking. Do not rush this.
*Flipgrid annotations extension: turn in by Wednesday for no late penalty

If you were absent:
1. Review the Testing Information slideshow. Testing begins 5/10
2. Review the Anthem questions below. You won't have a group to discuss with, so you'll essentially be thinking about these questions and "discussing" with yourself.
3. Do your second reading of Anthem, Ch. 8-12. Annotate in your book or on a separate sheet of paper. (eBook link is included below in case you don't have a copy.)
4. Click on the Flipgrid link below and follow the directions to show me your annotations.

If you were absent:
1. Watch and complete the Edpuzzle linked below on Parallel Structure
2. Practice Parallel Structure in the Form linked below
3. Schedule a make-up time with Mr. Barhydt for the MLA quiz
4. Do your second reading of chapters 3-7 in Anthem.  Annotate in your book or on a separate sheet of paper. (eBook link is included below in case you don't have a copy.) DUE BY CLASS #2

If you were absent:
1. Note: MLA Quiz on May 4.
2. Practice MLA citations and a M.U.G. Shot with the document linked below. (You'll have to make a copy in order to edit it. We reviewed this in class, so email me if you need to check your work. Or see the materials mentioned in the Doc.)
3. Do your second reading of Anthem, Ch. 2. Annotate in your book or on a separate sheet of paper. (eBook link is included below in case you don't have a copy.)
4. Click on the Flipgrid link below and follow the directions to show me your annotations.

See the attached document for instructions.


If you were absent:
1. Note: MLA Quiz on May 4. See study sheet linked below
2. Practice M.U.G. shots and MLA citations with the Form linked below
3. Do your second reading of Anthem. Annotate in your book or on a separate sheet of paper. (eBook link is included below in case you don't have a copy.)

Note: We will likely not get to all of this during class 1 of this week due to the changes brought on by the switch to hybrid. You will be updated in class as to what you need to complete.

For ASSIGNMENT 24...

Go back to ASSIGNMENT 23
Unsubmit ASSIGNMENT 23

Continue your Chapter Summary/Character Chart/Question work for Anthem in that doc

Resubmit at the end of class
This assignment is classwork and should be submitted at the end of class.

This is work to be completed DURING CLASS. Therefore, it should be completed DURING CLASS. You will submit AT THE END OF CLASS.

Use the attached document as we do our first reading of Anthem.

PART 1: Read the following article on the Russian Revolution carefully. Then take the quiz.


PART 2: Continue familarizing yourself with the terms we reviewed in the Quizlet in class (see link below).

NOTE: This assignment will take you about 30 minutes in total, so budget your time accordingly. I recommend completing it right after class since we finished early.

Read the attached Newsela article, and then complete the Edpuzzle linked below.

See directions in the doc.

Follow the directions in the attached doc.

After watching the Twilight Zone episode in class, respond to the prompts in the Flipgrid below.

If you missed class, watch "Number 12 Looks Just Like You" before responding:
https://vimeo.com/251765932

Go ahead and just mark as complete if you took this during class.

Part 1: Newsela
1. Participate in reading and annotating the article below in class.
2. Take the quiz.
*If you don't score a 4/4, come to PAWS on Wednesday to review and for a chance to improve your score.

Part 2: "What if" extension
See attached Google Doc

Part 3: Jamboard
In-class participation in matching claim and evidence in "The Veldt"

Part 4: HOMEWORK
Read "Harrison Bergeron," by Kurt Vonnegut

Read all parts carefully before you begin:
1. DUE IN CLASS: Newsela article and quiz.

2. DUE IN CLASS: Copy Greek and Latin Roots Set 3 on paper

3. DUE BEFORE NEXT CLASS: Speculative fiction: "What if" ideas

4. HOMEWORK TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE CLASS 2: Read "The Veldt," by Ray Bradbury (see link below)

Poem inspired by Langston Hughes's If-ing.

To be written during class. If you didn't finish in class, finish on your own time and submit.

See instructions in the attached document.

Please MAKE A COPY (File --> Make a Copy) of the Annotation document below. You will attach that document to this assignment.

Show that you know: Greek and Latin Roots - Set 2

*This was taken in class on Thursday, Feb. 18/Friday, Feb. 19

Instructions:

For Assignment 10 earlier this week, it was clear that many students did not read the instructions carefully. Please read these instructions, and all instructions for all assignments, CAREFULLY.

You have read about the remarkable life of Phillis Wheatley and you've read her poem, "On Being Brought From Africa to America." You will now reflect on both. In your reflection of at least 250 words, touch on the things that you learned, what you thought about it, how you liked the poem, etc.

While this is a general reaction/reflection piece, do not neglect what makes good, interesting writing: organization, well-written sentences, well-chosen words, etc. Pay attention to your capitalization and punctuation, as well. Be sure to reread your writing to make sure you have found and fixed any errors.

If you have made it all the way down to this point, congratulations! You are actually reading the instructions. All you really have to do for this assignment is to write "I read the instructions carefully, so I'm done" in the attached document. That's it! You don't have to actually do the 250 words. Make sure that you don't tell your fellow classmates. We want to make sure that they read the instructions carefully too.

See instructions in the attached document.

There are several parts to ASSIGNMENT 10. Make sure you complete each of them.

Part 1
Recognizing Roots/Affixes in Words
Click on the Google Form below to complete this activity. DO NOT LOOK UP WORDS OR DEFINITIONS!

Part 2
RACE Written Response and Peer Feedback
See the separate "Question" assignment in Google Classroom to complete. READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Part 3
Phillis Wheatley articles and Newsela Quiz
Click on the links below to access the articles. For the Newsela article, you will need to sign in with Google. Read the directions carefully for the Newsela assignment.

Part 4
Continue working on your poem

Look at the rubric for part 2 of Assignment 6 (RACE practice for "Loveliest of Trees"). Did you successfully include all elements of the RACE method?

Let's practice again and try to improve with the following question:

QUESTION: What is the tone* of Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb"?
*See the attached slide entitled, "What is tone?"

Once you answer the question, help to give feedback to your fellow students. Let them know (kindly and gently) if they are missing any part of RACE or if anything else needs work. Comment on at least 3 other answers. When possible, try to comment on answers that have not been commented on.


*RACE Method Common Mistakes:
1. The question wasn't restated at the beginning of the answer
2. Text evidence was not included. You should use a relevant quote or quotes from the text to support your point
3. Evidence was included, but it wasn't specific to your claim or it didn't adequately support/prove your answer
4. Evidence was not explained sufficiently. After citing your evidence, you must explain its significance clearly and thoroughly

See the directions in the attached document.

See instructions in attached Google Doc.

See instructions in attached Google Doc. Note: There are TWO PARTS to this assignment.

Show that you know your roots! First set of Greek and Latin Roots.

Fixing choppy writing.

See the instructions in the attached document and complete your work there.

Assignment: Journal Entry

Focus: MLA format and 200 word count minimum

Prompt: What was your reaction to what happened at the U.S. Capitol Building last Wednesday? Expand and explore your thoughts.

No idea what I'm talking about? Read about it here:
https://newsela.com/read/trump-mob-storms-capitol/id/2001017797/

Forgot how to do MLA format? Refresh your memory with this video:
https://www.loom.com/share/f8afc99dff864f6d9b21eb37bda3addc

Forgot how to check your word count? In the Doc, go to Tools --> Word Count

See instructions in the attached document for practicing using inference to determine the meaning of unknown words.

Semester 2 Goals
**Read instructions for each part before starting.

1. Brainstorm your goals in the document below.
2. Make a Flipgrid using the attached link.

The Outsiders Essay Prompt

Prompt:
In the novel The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton alludes to several themes, or important messages, throughout the text. For this essay, choose ONE of the themes and create a 5 paragraph essay that informs the reader about a theme in the novel. Cite at least 3 pieces of evidence in MLA format.

Themes:
-Honor
-Identity
-Friendship
-The loss of innocence
-The power of names and labels

Rubric:
You will be graded on three aspects of your essay:
-Thesis statement
-MLA format - Formatting (page setup, heading, etc.) and evidence citations
-Evidence from the text that supports of your claim

Go through this checklist CAREFULLY. Check off the items as you read over your essay.

Actually look for the items in your essay and REVISE to make them as good as possible.

**FEEL FREE TO WORK ON THIS BEFORE CLASS

Go through the slideshow on the Conclusion Paragraph very carefully.

When you finish, you will start writing your own conclusion. WRITE YOUR PARAGRAPH ON THE DOC ATTACHED TO THE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT. Please do not attach your conclusion to this assignment.

You may use the outline provided earlier if it helps you organize your writing, but it is not a requirement.

**FEEL FREE TO WORK ON THIS BEFORE CLASS

Go through the slideshow on the Body Paragraphs very carefully.

When you finish, you will start writing your own body paragraphs. WRITE YOUR PARAGRAPHS ON THE DOC ATTACHED TO THE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT. Please do not attach your body paragraphs to this assignment

You may use the outline if it helps you organize your writing, but it is not a requirement.

**FEEL FREE TO WORK ON THIS BEFORE CLASS

Go through the slideshow on the Introduction Paragraph very carefully.

When you finish, you will start writing your own introduction. WRITE YOUR INTRODUCTION ON THE DOC ATTACHED TO THE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT. Please do not attach your introduction to this assignment

You may use the outline below if it helps you organize your writing, but it is not a requirement.

Follow the directions in the form to start the brainstorming/outlining process for your theme essay on The Outsiders.

Add TWO pieces of evidence from the text that offer support to the claim that our themes in The Outsiders are indeed themes of the book.

You must gather evidence for two DIFFERENT themes. For example, you can NOT add two pieces of evidence for friendship or two for identity.

Do a careful job choosing your evidence and explaining why it supports the theme. Our goal is a large database of evidence from which to choose for our essays.

Finally, DO YOUR OWN WORK. Do not copy anyone else's work. If you see that someone has used the piece of evidence that you wanted to use, you'll have to find something new.

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read Chapter 12 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

You will be graded based on your accuracy, so pay careful attention!

If you don’t like your score after you finish, I can reset and you can try again.

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read Chapter 11 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

See attached document for instructions

Review the terms we've been working with before Class #2. We will do a graded activity next class to test your knowledge. Be ready!

We read and annotated Ch. 10 together during Class #1.

Take a photo of ONE or TWO pages in Ch. 10 to show your annotations.

If you were absent, you need to READ AND ANNOTATE Ch. 10!

Did you take this in class already? Go ahead and mark as done.

Question: Johnny's last words to Ponyboy are: "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold..." What do you think Johnny meant by that? Explain.

Response: At least 3 sentences
Reply to a classmate's response: At least 2 sentences

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read Chapter 9 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

1. Watch video instructions in Edpuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5fa582ebc79f544074973a2e/watch
2. Refer to directions in Google Slides if you need to double-check the assignment
3. Add an MLA heading and title to the attached document before writing
4. Write!

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read Chapters 7 and 8 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

Question: Several times throughout The Outsiders, Ponyboy and other characters mention sunsets and watching sunsets. What do you think this might be all about?

Response: At least 3 sentences
Reply to a classmate's response: At least 2 sentences

We all recognize that when something is repeated we should pay attention.

When you're reading and you notice a word, phrase, object, or situation mentioned over and over, you should stop and ask yourself, "Why does this keep showing up again and again?"

The answers will tell you about the theme and conflict, or they might foreshadow what will happen later.

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read Chapter 6 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

Click on attached document for instructions.

Offense Report - You are the detective at the scene of the crime. Report on what you saw! Be creative.

A high school student from a good family is found dead by the fountain in the park. There are signs of a struggle, but there is no one at the crime scene. Suspects are at large.

Click on the attached document for instructions and links for today's class.

Mark as done once you have accessed all the work.

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read Chapters 4 and 5 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

If you were absent, see the screenshot below for an example.

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read CHAPTER 3 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

Take a photo of the character chart you worked on with your partners. See the attached screenshot if you were absent.

HOMEWORK!!

If you were absent, or if you just didn't catch it in class, make sure you read Chapters 1 and 2 of The Outsiders before the next class.

Be sure to read with a pencil in hand so you can make annotations.

Enjoy the book!

Pages 1-3 of Chapter 1

Have your copy of The Outsiders in your hands by this date. We will start the book at this time.

In Class 2 this week, we will be practicing Socratic Seminars. Each student will be scheduled with a small group for a 16-minute block during our period. For the rest of the class time, you will be working through Virtual Stations.

Steps:
1. Open the attached Virtual Station Rotation slideshow. You will find instructions and links in this document, as well as YOUR SCHEDULED TIME to join the Zoom.
2. Join the Zoom during your scheduled time. Don't be late!
3. When you're not in the Socratic Seminar Zoom, you will be working through the stations listed in the Virtual Station Rotation slideshow. These include: Article and annotation, summary video, and a quick write. Look at the slideshow for more information.

⭐ You should only mark as done once you've finished the work for ALL of the stations
⭐⭐ If you want to work on the virtual-station work before class, that is perfectly fine. Just be sure that you join the Zoom session for the Socratic Seminar at your scheduled time.

Confused? Watch this video: https://www.loom.com/share/e7a9bd8b7246434f9c063db4a3e87d8c

Due Thursday, October 15

Listen to the "Three Miles" podcast below. The whole podcast is about an hour long, so give yourself time to complete this. Once you have finished, answer the questions in the attached document.

On Friday, we will be discussing the podcast in small groups to practice Socratic seminars.

Fill this survey out AFTER the counselor presentation.

Use the #CATCH annotation method to work your way through and come to an understanding of this poem.

See the attached Personal Narrative Essay Assignment for directions.

All versions of your draft will be written in the provided document below.

Go through the CATCH annotation method to analyze and gain understanding of Stephen Crane's poem, "I saw a man pursuing the horizon."

Work through these Edpuzzles to help you revise your essay.

WATCH FIRST: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f735bbe51909c4157f89bb4/watch

WATCH SECOND: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f735e99f6435640ffd5570c/watch

FINISH the first draft of your Personal Narrative essay.

Make sure you have included all parts of the narrative arc.

You do NOT have to attach the writing here. You are writing in the Personal Narrative document that we set up.

Write your personal narrative AT LEAST through the CLIMAX of the story.

Focus on your PACING (don't rush!) and SHOWING instead of telling (don't just list events; make us feel like we're there).

*You don't have to stop at the climax. If you're on a roll, keep writing. This will give you more time to make improvements.

WATCH FIRST: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f64cfcd37a73640d251a0d8/watch

WATCH SECOND: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f64cfec56929140a15d60b8/watch

WATCH THIRD: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f64d009302d3f409322f55e/watch

It's time to get a good start on your personal narrative essay.

Sometimes starting can be the most difficult part.

Your goal for your homework is to get words on the page.

Think about how you want to open your story. How will you grab the reader's interest? Will you start with dialogue? An interesting description of the setting? An event in action?

Your assignment: Write the first paragraph or two of your personal narrative. Make it a really strong opening. (Remember what we talked about regarding just finishing vs. fully engaging.)

Fill out the attached slides with your story idea and a map of your plot. Rewatch Edpuzzle video for help if necessary.

These are to be completed on your own during class time.

WATCH THIS FIRST: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f5f9c27ce52e940d5c5059a/watch

WATCH THIS SECOND: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f5f9c653e404040c0a1a403/watch

Read the attached sample essays to get a sense of what an excellent final draft of a Personal Narrative looks like.

After you have read them, respond in the attached Form.

Read the directions in the form carefully before you begin.

To get credit for this assignment, you must enter your FIRST and LAST name before you begin.

Read the instructions in the attached form CAREFULLY before you begin.

Since you can't physically return your signed syllabus this year, you have two options for returning it digitally.

Option 1:
a) Read through the attached syllabus with parent/guardian
b) Print out the last page of the syllabus
c) Parent/guardian and student fill out and sign the last page
d) Take a photo of the page
e) Attach photo to this assignment and turn in

Option 2:
a) Reading through the attached syllabus with parent/guardian
b) Write the following on a sheet of paper in large print: We have read the syllabus, and we understand and agree to terms!
c) Take a selfie of you and parent/guardian holding the sign you made (see line b)
d) Attach photo to this assignment and turn in

This will be done IN CLASS. If you were absent, work through these on your own.

Watch this FIRST: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f525a15bcef103f0d7103c4/watch

Watch this SECOND: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5f525a39ab79c43f1b565770/watch

Click on the link below and complete the Edpuzzle.

*Sorry about the choppy audio in parts!

Click on the link below and complete the Edpuzzle.

Attach your document with the summer reading assignment to this page.

To be completed at the end of class/after class.

1.Click the link below to access the "topic" in Flipgrid.
2 Read the instructions carefully and then record your video.
3. Mark as done on this page when you finish.

*Don't forget to record a response! (See Weekly Lesson Outline.)