Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To gain experience writing to a prompt and writing to inform
To analyze text for what it states explicitly and implicitly
To understand how to approach an AP test
To use evidence to support ideas
To work with peers to promote discussion and decision making
To demonstrate knowledge of essay editing including organization, sentence fluency, and conventions

BELLRINGER:
5 minute timed write:
In one paragraph, explain a time you received a memorable gift, and what made it so special to you.

New independent reading assignment given.

AGENDA:
Students will take out their multiple-choice AP test and go through it, reading, discussing, and reflecting on the right answer.

HOMEWORK:

Come to class Monday with your indpendent reading novel.

OBJECTIVES:
To present information and supporting evidence
To convey a clear and distinct perspective
To make strategic use of digital media
To demonstrate a command of extemporaneous speaking to address an audience

AGENDA:
In groups of 3, students will present songs
Each group’s song must pertain to their circle of hell
Each student must demonstrate, through song lyrics or melody, how the song fittingly portrays the circle of hell
Extra credit to any group who sings their song rather than just playing their song

HOMEWORK:

Circle of hell final essay due today, Monday the 21st.

OBJECTIVES:
To complete an assessment of literary terms
To begin reading Chaucer and working towards a project

AGENDA:
Begin with Literary Devices E-N quiz.
Read Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales

OBJECTIVES:
To gain experience writing to a prompt and writing to inform
To analyze text for what it states explicitly and implicitly
To understand how to approach an AP test
To use evidence to support ideas
To work with peers to promote discussion and decision making
To demonstrate knowledge of essay editing including organization, sentence fluency, and conventions

BELLRINGER:
5 minute timed write:
In one paragraph, inform an audience of 8th graders why it’s important to plan ahead when preparing for high school classes.

AGENDA:
Students will take out their multiple-choice AP test and go through it, reading, discussing, and reflecting on the right answer.

In their Circle of Hell groups of 3, students will conduct peer editing.

HOMEWORK:

Oedipus Rex essays & notes and Response Journals due today.
Literary Devices quiz E-N on Thursday.

OBJECTIVES
To write to examine and convey information
To determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text

BELLRINGER:
Create a name for your pod.
Write “P” for period and put the number beside it of your period.
Write your pod name beside it.

AGENDA:
Continue summarizing scenes from MacBeth
Continue reading MacBeth, Act I

HOMEWORK:

Write an original Shakespearean sonnet on the theme of love.
Due Oct. 16 at the beginning of class.
Independent reading novel selection due Monday, October 28

OBJECTIVES:
To exercise essay writing skills
To begin brainstorming and rough drafts

AGENDA:
Students will continue their brainstorming from yesterday
Students will continue with their rough drafts

HOMEWORK:

Continue to read 10-15 minutes every night!