Week 8English 4B

Monday: Bell Ringer

1. was2. were3. was4. is5. As the sky grew light, Tally heard the sound of the sea in the distance, a faint roar

coming from across the horizon. The air smelled like salt, which brought back memories of going to the ocean with Ellie and Sol as a littlie.

6. Those camping trips with Sol and Ellie felt as if they’d happened a hundred years ago. She wonder if there was some operation that could make her back into a littlie again, forever.

Today:

We will review for the test tomorrow!

Bulls Eye

- Groups of 4-5.- First team to write answer on board wins.- Points are determined by bullseye!! - GOOD LUCK..- Mr. Gaskins gets final say of who put up

boards first!!

KaBLAM

1. Groups of 6.2. Each group gets a container. 3. Each person answers a question correctly,

they get to keep their sticks.4. If you get a KaBLAM stick, all your sticks go

back into the bin…5. 5 mins, then switch bins!!

If Time:

Jeopardy

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/othello-review6

Homework:

● You can use one 3x5 notecard for the test. ● Put your name on one side.● Put whatever you want on the other side,

you WILL turn it in with the test. o IT IS PART OF YOUR TEST GRADE!!

● USE your guided questions from each Act to help you study!!

Tuesday: Bell Ringer

1. The hospital hovercar finally came (1), settling onto the school grounds so lightly that it hardly disturbed (2) the fresh-mown grass.

3. The driver was (3) a middle pretty, radiating confidence and authority. He looked (4) so much like Sol that Tally almost called her father’s name.

5. “Tally Youngblood?” he said (5).

6. shone

7. was

8. descended

9. seemed

Today:

● Test Day!● Please clear everything off your desk except

for a pencil and your note card. ● Spread out!

Final Essay:

Wednesday: Bell Ringer

1. had, contained2. forgot, remembered3. should fix4. can’t beleive5. have done6. is (linking)7. would (helping)8. went (action)

Today:

- We will unpack Assessment 4.1 & 4.2. - We will talk about the IRA book.

Learning Target: I can preview the big ideas for the unit and identify the skills and knowledge needed to complete the assessment.

First: Quick Write

1. Get a marker from the board.2. Thinking about graduation…. what are 3

skills or knowledge based tasks that you need after graduation?a. Example: Know how to fill out a tax form.

3. Write it on your desk.4. Let’s Discuss

Next: IRA project

1. Requirements for book:a. 150 pages or moreb. Something new (can’t have read before)c. your reading level

2. You will do 3 projects before graduation.a. Due Dates

i. 5/1/15ii. 5/8/15iii. 5/15/15

Examples:

● As we go through each, decide if it is something you are interested in doing.

● If so, place a star on it.

Unpack 4.1

Look at the final assessment. As you read through it, answer the questions on the worksheet. Once you finish #5, get it checked off by me.

I will give you posterboard to work on.

Writing Prompt for Assessment

● Using multiple critical perspectives, students will create an informational research essay about a current event.

● Students will then take that essay and turn it into a Newscast for the Final (20%).

Thursday: Bell Ringer

1. were planning2. don’t 3. is4. record, code, kind

Today:

- We are going to look at how people get information and how it has changed over the years.

Learning Target: I can explain how nonfiction texts reflect or reveal perspectives.

Because Mrs. W is Awesome (and wants to see you all graduate…)

Progress reports…- If you are missing any assignments….

- You have until TOMORROW at 3pm to turn them in.- I will NOT accept any late work from Unit 3 (Othello)

after tomorrow. - NO EXCEPTIONS!

- While I pass back work and progress reports…..

First:

● 20 minutes to finish your posters from yesterday.

● Stay ON TASK. 20 minutes is all you get!

Quick Write:

- Answer the following quick writes on the top of

worksheet 4A:● The best way to get news about school is:● The best way to get news about a state or national

event is:● The best way to get news about an international

event is:

Next:

1. Pick one school event that is coming up, one local,

state, national, and international event that you have

some knowledge about.

2. Fill in the chart on worksheet 4.2A.

3. Once finished, share with a partner and see if you have

similar events. Answer the questions after the chart.

4. Turn in worksheet on podium, pick up 4.2B, and wait

for instructions.

Friday Bell Ringer:

1. Make sure the whole week is completed!2. Take the quiz.3. When finished, get a red pen. 4. Turn in bell ringer sheets to the bin! 5. Work on MISSING WORK!!!

As We Watch:

Answer the questions on your worksheet…

http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/375688/how-is-social-media-changing-journalism/

Next:

Read the two articles on your worksheet.- As you read:

- Annotate the text for key ideas.- Highlight main points and supporting details

- (use two colors)- Summarize each paragraph- At the end of each article (or on a separate sheet of paper):

- Summarize the main idea of the whole article and write down at least 2 supporting details.

Lastly:

- After reading both articles on the worksheets, pick a side…

- Draft a two paragraph argument stating which side you believe has stronger and more valid points. - Make sure you have two quotes from the articles.

- Cited CORRECTLY.