Night

=March 4-9, 2010= =Bellwork: Get out your //Night// packet and a book.=
 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Read //Night//


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

March 3, 2010 TAKS, short classes

March 2, 2010 Bellwork Get out something to color with.

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March 1, 2010 Bellwork: Make up four really good multiple choices for this question: Which lines show that the author was beginning to lose his faith?

//Our backyard looked like a marketplace. Valuable objects, precious rugs, silver candlesticks, Bibles and other ritual objects were strewn over the dusty grounds-pitiful relics that seemed never to have had a home. All under this magnificent blue sky. (6th only)//


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Viewing and representing practice
 * Novel Packet


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

February 26, 2010 Bellwork: Make up one really good multiple choice questions for Night based on this stem:
 * The reader can conclude that the author of Night...
 * Which of the following foreshadows... (6th only)
 * Which lines show that the author was beginning to lose his faith? (6th only)


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Read //Night//


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

February 25, 2010 Read //Night// and work on your packet. As you do, focus on Elie Wiesel's relationship with his father and how it affects his writing.

February 24, 2010
 * 6th: Read //Night.//
 * 7th: Meet World War II veterans


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

February 23, 2010 Bellwork (2 parts, on the back of the small, white paper)
 * What would you ask a World War II veteran? Make up a really good question.
 * What are the three parts of a short answer?
 * On a fresh sheet of paper, write a this in your best handwriting (6th only):
 * World War II veterans are visiting Ms. Hearnsberger's students Feb. 24, during 7th period. It is OK for Your Name to miss class to attend.
 * Printed teacher's name
 * X _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Dog Story Short Answer
 * OER hypnotism
 * Answer - Restate the question.
 * Explain - Tell why you're right.
 * Quote - Prove it with a chunk of text.
 * Night


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

Pretend you are an advice columnist, and respond to this:
 * February 22, 2010**
 * Bellwork**
 * //I am a senior in high school, and my family has always struggled with money. I was accepted to a university that I really want to attend, but it's out of state and expensive. I was offered a full scholarship to another university, which I could tolerate, but it's far from my first choice of schools. My dad tells me they'll find a way to pay for whichever college I want to attend. I don't want my family to go into debt, but I want to be at a college where I'll be truly happy.// //—//At a Loss


 * Activities**
 * ==Bellwork==
 * ==Air Apparent==
 * ==Read the story==
 * ==Underline the significant parts==
 * ==Use my sentences to answer the questions.==


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

Pretend you are an advice columnist, and respond to this:
 * February 19, 2010**
 * Bellwork**
 * //After six years at my company, I was recently promoted////—////and now I supervise my husband, who's worked at the same company for eight years. Understandably, he's jealous and resentful that I'm his new boss. He routinely rants about how no one recognizes his hard work and says that he will resign if his demands aren't met. How can I appease his anger before he does something he will regret?// //—////Worried//


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Get out your packet
 * Finish the Moishe the Beadle character analysis.
 * Add to your literary devices:
 * One to look for: comic relief. Comic relief is a technique that is used to interrupt a serious part of a literary work by introducing a humorous character or situation.
 * Example:


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.


 * February 18, 2010**
 * Bellwork**
 * Get out a fresh sheet of paper. Write your name, date and class period on it.
 * Pretend you are an advice columnist, and respond to this:
 * //I have been married only a short time, and I love my wife dearly. She has a daughter who’s 8 and a son who’s 17. The boy is very lazy. When he’s told to do chores, he does a halfhearted job. He’ll step around everything as if he can’t see that it needs to be cleaned up. My wife tells me to speak to him, but she also says I complain too much. We’ve had several fights about this. I’ve taken everything away from him, but he just sits there, doing nothing. —Out of Patience Pop//


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * At the bottom of your bellwork, write a paragraph about this:
 * The most significant part of the story so far is _. I believe this because...
 * Get out your packet
 * Complete the Chapter 2 Summary
 * Finish the Moishe the Beadle character analysis
 * Add to your literary devices:
 * One to look for: comic relief. Comic relief is a technique that is used to interrupt a serious part of a literary work by introducing a humorous character or situation.
 * Example:


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.


 * February 17, 2010**
 * Bellwork**
 * Get out a fresh sheet of paper. Write your name, date and class period on it.
 * Pretend you are an advice columnist, and respond to this:
 * //My neighbor started to fence in her yard because of her dog but never finished, because of cost. She’s a lovely person, and the dog is well behaved. But he sometimes comes to our yard to do his business. If she catches him, she always cleans up, but sometimes she doesn’t see him. I don’t want to phone her every time he poops. Our town has a leash law, and she really should finish the fence. On the other hand, I don’t want to see the dog tied up. Nor do I want to damage our friendship. What should I do?//
 * //All Pooped Out//
 * At the bottom of your sheet, write a really good multiple choice (not T/F) question about //Night//. It should start with the word "Why."


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Read Chapter 3
 * Add to your vocabulary
 * Add to your literary devices
 * One to look for: flat character. Find a character that only has one trait in the story.
 * Example of a flat character: the step mom in Hansel and Grethel. She was only mean.
 * The opposite of a flat character is a round character: a character that shows many different traits, faults as well as virtues.
 * Example of a round character: Brother in "The Scarlet Ibis." We know him as a person who loves and helps Doodle, and also as person with a prideful dark side.
 * There is a list on page 998 of the green literature book
 * There will be a check tomorrow.


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

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February 16, 2010 Bellwork: If you were told to put all of your most precious things in a backpack to take with you, what would you pack? You do not know when you might return.


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Read Chapter 2
 * Add to your vocabulary
 * Add to your literary devices
 * one to look for: point of view. Is the narrator involved in the story?
 * there is a list on page 998 of the green literature book


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

February 12, 2010 Bellwork
 * Get out a fresh sheet of paper.
 * Write your name and today's date at the top.
 * Write this at the top: Tell about a time you discovered something and lost some of your childhood innocence.


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * respond to the bellwork prompt
 * remember to discuss a specific significant event.
 * Read Chapter 2
 * Add to your vocabulary
 * Add to your literary devices
 * one to look for: diction (word choice) find a word that you think is significant to the author and that he probably used on purpose instead of another word.
 * there is a list on page 998 of the green literature book
 * Flash Essay


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

February 10-11, 2010 Bellwork
 * Get out your Novel Packets from the black file cabinet.
 * Get out a //Night// book.
 * Find a simile or a metaphor in //Night//. Add it to page four of your packet.


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Read through page 22.
 * quietly with a partner or alone
 * Write the who, what, when, where, why, and how of Chapter One under "Chapter 1 Summary" on page 7 of your Novel Packet.
 * Fill in the top half of page 2 of the novel packet (time and place).
 * Complete 2-3 literary devices.
 * If there is still time, read ahead in your book.
 * With 3 minutes left, put up the books and packets.

February 9, 2010 Bellwork:
 * Get an Independent Novel Project Packet from the folder on your desk.
 * Write your name on the cover.
 * Get out a //Night// book.
 * Write the sentences with the words you didn't know from yesterday on page three of your Novel Packet.
 * Look up the definition, and write it next to the sentence.
 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * Learn about Project folders
 * Read //Night//
 * Novel Packet assigned






 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

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February 8, 2010 Bellwork: Tell about a time you stood up for someone, even though it was an unpopular thing to do.


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * //Night// Tea Party

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 * Read //Night//
 * with a partner
 * on your own
 * with Ms. Hearnsberger
 * As you read
 * Find sentences that tell the setting (time and place of the story)
 * Find unfamiliar words
 * Make a list of characters
 * After reading,
 * List the who-what-when-where-why-how of Chapter One.


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

Bellwork:

 * ======Get out a fresh sheet of paper.======
 * ======Number the side 1-9.======
 * ======Write these countries' names next to the numbers:======
 * ======China======
 * ======France======
 * ======Germany======
 * ======Italy======
 * ======Japan======
 * ======Norway======
 * ======Russia (USSR)======
 * ======United Kingdom======
 * ======Unites States======


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * WWII quiz - label each country as either "Axis" or "Allies" out to the side.
 * Hang up flags from yesterday, where you can see them easily.
 * Watch film about Holocaust survivor; complete multiple choice questions.
 * Short Answer, on the back of your multiple choice questions:
 * After over fourteen months of imprisonment, you are finally liberated and have returned home. Upon arrival you find out that you are the only one from your family who survived the horrors in captivity. All others perished in the death camps. What actions would you take?


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

February 4, 2010 Bellwork
 * Divide a sheet of paper into ninths by folding it. (Don't cut yet.)
 * Draw each of these symbols on a section, leaving space for a word underneath. [|flags.jpg]
 * Cut out the sections.


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * View this presentation: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/media_nm.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005137&MediaId=3376
 * Group the flags by allegiance during World War II
 * Glue them together.
 * Watch film about Holocaust survivor.


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.

February 3, 2010 Bellwork Fill in the map of Europe with as many countries as you can.


 * Activities**
 * Bellwork
 * SAT Vocabulary
 * View this presentation: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/media_nm.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005137&MediaId=3376
 * Take this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XFXKXGB
 * Fill in the map even more, based on what you learned in the presentation.


 * Expectations**
 * 1A determine the meaning of grade level technical academic English words in multiple content areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, the arts) derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes
 * 6 analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event
 * 8(1) explain the controlling idea and specific purpose of an expository text and (2) distinguish the most important from the less important details that support the author’s purpose.
 * 12A Compare and contrast how events are presented and information is communicated by visual images versus non-visual texts (pg. 23 in VA)
 * 14B write a poem using a variety of poetic techniques (e.g., structural elements, figurative language) and a variety of poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, ballads)
 * 16 write an argumentative essay to the appropriate audience that includes: 16A a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence. 16B consideration of the whole range of information and views on the topic and accurate and honest representation of these views 16C counter-arguments based on evidence to anticipate and address objections 16D an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context 16E an analysis of the relative value of specific data, facts, and ideas.