Mr. J's WebEx Room
https://wcskids.webex.com/meet/djackowi
Parent-Teacher Conferences Instructions
Monday, November 22: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 23: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM AND 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Read the instructions here!
English 12
Winter/Spring 2020
Quarter 3
Week of April 14 through 17
You will find assignments for this week on Schoology. Log in on Schoology. Make sure you do one of the following:
1) Use the app, or
2) Use the link from the WCS home page, which is: https://wcskids.schoology.com
DO NOT go to schoology.com
Only use one of the two methods above
Updated on Monday, March 23, 2020
Please note that any work suggestions here are neither graded nor required, but are supplied for your enrichment.
The following is from the WCS district website:
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:
In an effort to provide students the opportunity to keep up on their basic skills during the current district closure, this page has ideas, activities, websites, and materials by grade level for families to access. Click on your child’s grade level to access resources by subject area. None of the attached activities are required, however we are hopeful that students continue to practice learning during our time off from school. If you have any questions in regards to supporting your child during this time, please email the district at [email protected].
The link for resources for grades 9 through 12 is:
http://www.wcskids.net/Departments/Curriculum/LearningAtHome/HighSchool.html
_________________________________________________________________________________
END OF 2019 - 2020 School Year
Week of April 22 through 26
M - Kite Runner: Chapter 13 Comprehension SQs part 2
T - Independent completion of comprehension SQs chapter 14...may finish chapter 13 with any remaining time, if necessary
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Chapter 15 reading
F - Continue reading
Week of April 15 through 19
M - Kite Runner: Continue reading chapter 12 (Review pp. 145-155) with focus on theme & vocab
T - Complete chapter 12; Begin reading chapter 13
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Reinforcement & comprehension study questions for chapters 13 & 14
F - NO SCHOOL
Week of April 8 through 12
M - Video review of first half of book in Afghanistan
T - SAT TESTING
W - WorkKeys TESTING
Th - Continue reading with Chapter 11
F - Continue reading
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Week of March 11 through March 15
M -
T -
W -
Th -
F -
Week of March 4 through March 8
M - Complete chapter 3; Chapter 4 PRETEST
T - Teacher-directed review of all pretest items
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Chapter 4 POSTTEST; Complete chapter 5 reading
F - WCS 1/2 Day...no class
Week of February 25 through March 1
Monday thru Friday: On Monday the teacher and students will review introductory material to begin the novel The Kite Runner. On Tuesday students will complete writing prompts while the substitute teacher is in the classroom. Wednesday is our Winning Futures session. Thursday and Friday will be used to begin reading The Kite Runner.
Week of February 18 through February 22
Winter Break!
Week of February 11 through February 15
M - Students complete comprehension study questions for Part 1; Begin comprehension study questions for part 2
T - Complete comprehension items for part 2
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Provide model/sample of writing prompts for substitute days; Begin introductory "author interviews" (online) and other introductory materials for the novel The Kite Runner
F - WCS Half Day...hours to be determined
Week of February 1 (Friday) through February 8 (Friday)
F - Introductory...PowerPoint "Things to Remember" for Mr. J's classroom; Syllabus & other
M - Complete intro (Grading Policy & Procedures); Begin week long analysis of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech. Today's activity includes viewing the speech, then viewing the speech a second time following along with the text.
T - Highlight passages from the text with musical performances; begin Close & Critical Reading (CCR) of the text...annotation required
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Continue C&CR
F - Students begin comprehension SQs and vocabulary development
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English 12
Fall 2018 - Winter 2019
Quarter 2
Week of November 5 through November 9
M - Continue comprehension SQs
T - ELECTION DAY - No Class
W - Winning Futures - Session #2
Th -
Hour 2:
Hour 3:
F -
Week of October 29 through November 2
M - Informational Text: "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It" - Thomas Edison Biography. Teacher-directed Close & Critical Reading (C&CR)
T - Continue/Complete Edison bio. Students begin comprehension study questions (Some students EXCUSED for Detroit Zoo field trip)
W - Winning Futures - Session #1
Th -
Hour 2: Continue comprehension SQs
Hour 3: School-wide activity in preparation for afternoon presentation
F - Continue comprehension SQs
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Week of September 24 through September 28
M - Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 2
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 1
T - Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 3
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 2
W -
Th -
F -
Week of September 17 through September 21
M - Teacher-directed instruction on pretest using Close & Critical Reading (C&CR)
T - Additional teacher-directed review...followed by POSTtest
W - Winning Futures Profile/Application online
Th - Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 1
Hour 3: Administrative presentation from principal & counselor
F - No class WCS 1/2 hours 4, 5 & 6
Week of September 10 through September 14
M - Summertime Fun - Narrative Writing (Final in-class day); assignment due on Wednesday
T - Article of the Week (AoW) - C&CR - Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 Informational text...teacher directed.
W - Students work independently to complete Nike HyperAdapt informational text
Th - Students work independently on (AoW) "Titanic survivor's locket..." applying C&CR skills
F - PRETEST - Historical Narrative "RMS Titanic;" students use remaining time to complete "Titanic survivor's locket..." (Due Monday if not completed today)
Week of September 3 through September 7
M - Labor Day - No classes
T - 1/2 Day Introductory
W - PowerPoint, Syllabus, Grading Policy & Procedures
Th - Summertime Fun - Narrative Writing
F - Summertime Fun - Narrative Writing
--------------END OF 2017-2018 YEAR-------
English 12
Spring 2018
Quarter 4
Week of May 28 through June 1
M - Memorial Day - No classes
T - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 1
W - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 2
Th - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 3
F - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 4
Week of April 23 through April 27
M - Reading Chapter 7 (p.69) through Chapter 8 (p. 88; Hour 3 p.86)
T - Complete reading chapters 8 and 9
W - Winning Futures!
Th - PRETEST chapter 10
F -
Week of April 16 through April 20
M - Teacher-directed review of chapter 4; students complete chapter 4 POSTTEST
T - Chapter 5; All-school assembly 10:00
W - Winning Futures
Th - Chapter 6; Students begin independent reading of chapter 7 and comprehension study questions (chap 7) through page 69
F - Complete comprehension SQs
Week of April 9 through April 13
M - Kite Runner: Chapters 1 & 2 w/ character review quiz
T - NO CLASSES: SAT Testing
W - NO CLASSES: WorkKeys Testing
Th - Chapter 3; Begin Chapter 4 PRETEST
F - Complete PRETEST
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Week of March 12 through March 16
M - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab (Hr2) and classroom (Hr 3)
T - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab (Hr2) and classroom (Hr 3)
W - Winning Futures session!
Th - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab
F - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab
Week of February 19 through February 23
Winter Break for WCS!
Week of February 12 through February 16
M - Introduction to paragraph writing...The 1-2-3-2-3-1 Method
T - Paragraph practice
W - Winning Futures
Th - Follow-up activity with 1-2-3-2-3-1 method
F - WCS 1/2 day:
Hour 2 - Word Gen Vocab 1.08 Days 1 & 2
Hour 3 - Word Gen Vocab Reading/Vocab/Math activity
Week of February 5 through February 9
M - Writing activity - computer lab (hour 2)
T - Writing activity - computer lab (hours 2 & 3)
W - Winning Futures
Th - Writing activity due - computer lab (hours 2 & 3)
F - No School: Snow Day
Week of January 29 through February 2
M - <SUB> Begin comprehension SQs (Part 1) for IHAD
T - Complete CCR paragraphs 10 through 28; Continue/Complete comprehension SQs
W - Winning Futures
Th - Complete comprehension SQs (Part 2); Introduce Part 3 - Writing Activity
F - Complete comprehension items and/or work on writing activity
Week of January 22 through 26
M - Introductory; Grad 2017 video; Begin MLK "I Have a Dream" speech
T - IHAD - View #2, Supplemental music videos; Begin Close & Critical Reading (CCR)
W - Winning Futures
Th - Continue CCR
F - <SUB> I have a Dream: Vocab Activity
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English 12
Fall 2017
Quarter 2
Happy New Year 2018!
Week of January 1 through January 5
Quarter 2/Week 9
M - No class
T - No class
W - Winning Futures student-only session for 25 minutes; Students complete Historical Narrative pretest concerning the RMS Titanic (The pretest grade will be changed to an "EXEMPT" grade once the posttest is administered)
Th -
F -
Week of December 4 through December 8
Quarter 2/Week 6
M - Entire class begins The Freedom Writers reading/writing activity
T - Continue reading/writing activity
W - Today is your future: Winning Futures
Th - Final day for reading/writing activity
F -
Week of November 27 through December 1
Quarter 2/Week 5
M - Classroom business; Distribute grade sheets; Read selected passages from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl as a follow up to Freedom Writers
T - Comprehension study questions from Anne Frank diary: Intro & 1942
W - Yesterday's Tomorrow is Tomorrow's Yesterday - Winning Futures Sesison #4
Th - Comprehension study questions from Anne Frank diary: 1943 & 1944
F - Final day for AF diary questions; Students who complete diary questions begin The Freedom Writers reading/writing activity
You are invited to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences during the following times:
Week of November 20 through November 21
Quarter 2/Week 4
M - Words With Flynn (Hour 3 only); Complete "Freedom Writers" video with guided notes (3-column handout) AND personal response (hour 2 only)
T - No class: WCS half day for hours 4, 5 & 6
Happy Thanksgiving!
Week of November 13 through November 17
Quarter 2/Week 3
M - Words With Flynn (Hours 2 & 3); Comprehension SQs due; Introduction to Penelope's Web writing activity with modified instruction sheet
T - Words With Flynn (Hour 3 only); Continue writing activity; Comprehension & writing are due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday, November 16!
W - Winning Futures Session #3
Th - Words With Flynn (Hour 3 only); "Freedom Writers" video with guided notes (3-column handout)
F - Continue "Freedom Writers" video with guided notes (3-column handout)
Week of November 6 through November 10
Quarter 2/Week 2
M - Words With Flynn (Hour 2 only); Distribute WEA/WCS Education Week Poster Contest information; Students begin fictional literature - "Penelope's Web;" Independent reading with annotations for 20/25 minutes...comprehension SQs distributed following reading & annotation.
T - WCS - No School - Election Day
W - Winning Futures - Session #2
Th - Words With Flynn (Hour 2 only); Comprehension SQs for "Penelope's Web"
F - Words With Flynn (Hour 2 only); Continue comprehension SQs for "Penelope's Web"
Week of October 30 through November 3
Quarter 2/Week 1
M - Students serve as live audience for Winning Futures candidate selection process for Program Director position;
T - Students begin informational text Article of the Week (AoW) "Half of American Teenagers Volunteer, Largely Because Their Friends Do;" Classroom business - Q1 wrap up
W - Winning Futures - Session #1
Th - Complete informational text Article of the Week (AoW) "Half of American Teenagers Volunteer, Largely Because Their Friends Do;"
F - Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) - See WCS curriculum objectives for English 12
Week of October 23 through October 27
M - Self-correction activity for SAT-style reading assessment
T - Continue self corrections; Begin vocab activity for "Hibernators" passage
W - Continue self corrections & vocab activity for "Hibernators" passage
Th - POST Test "Hibernators"
F - No class. WCS half day for hours 4, 5 & 6
Week of October 16 through October 20
M - PSAT/SAT-style informational text PRE test (Grade in PowerSchool is temporary)
T - Teacher-directed critical text analysis of PSAT reading sample; Grade reports distributed
W - Winning Futures orientation
Th - Continue teacher-directed critical text analysis of PSAT reading sample; post test?
F - POST Test Yellowstone Ecological Animal System; PRE Test Hibernators - PSAT reading sample
Week of October 9 through October 13
M - Teacher-directed instruction through "A Retrieved Reformation."
T - Continue/Complete teacher-directed instruction through "A Retrieved Reformation;" Students begin independently working on comprehension SQs
W - Grade reports distributed; Students continue independently working on comprehension SQs; Begin writing activity
Th - Students continue independently working on comprehension SQs &/or begin writing activity
F - Complete comprehension & writing for A Retrieved Reformation...writing due Monday if not submitted today
Week of October 2 through October 6
M - WCS Writing Performance Task (District required) - Day 1
Tuesday -
Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 2
Hour 3: NWEA Testing (WCS/CHS required)
W -
Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 3
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 2
Th -
Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 4; students who have already finished work on edits
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 3
F -
Introduction to "A Retrieved Reformation," (Literature - short story) providing video connection by Shaka Senghor and incorporating student responses; Distribute story; Students follow during audio reading
Week of September 25 through September 29
M - Complete and submit "It's Plain Hard Work..."
T - Introduction to literature (short story); Begin oral reading of "Teenage Wasteland" by A. Tyler with teacher-directed notes provided
W - Complete "Teenage Wasteland;" Students begin comprehension SQs
Th - Continue comprehension SQs
F - Complete comprehension SQs; Students who complete TW will complete Edison bio - if necessary; Students who have completed both sets of comprehension items will participate in Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) using classroom reading library
Week of September 18 through September 22
M -
Hour 2: Introductory video - "Thomas Edison's Glenmont" with notes in preparation for informational text, "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It" - biography by Charles Edison
Hour 3:
Presentation from school counselor, Mrs. Azar
Distribute grade sheets
T -
Hour 2: Begin Comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Hour 3: Introductory video - "Thomas Edison's Glenmont" with notes in preparation for informational text, "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It" - biography by Charles Edison
W -
Hour 2: Continue comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Hour 3: Begin Comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Th -
Hour 2: Continue comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Hour 3: Continue Comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
F - No classes: WCS 1/2 day for hours 4 through 6
Week of September 11 through September 15
M - "Patriot Day" recognition; Continue "Summertime Fun" narrative writing activity
T - Continue, complete & submit "Summertime Fun" narrative writing activity
W - Introduction to Informational Text, including Article of the Week (AoW) - "The Future is Here: Nike Introduces Self-Lacing Sneakers. Teacher models CCR (Close & Critical Reading) model for AoWs. (6 minute video preview)
Th - Comprehension study questions for Nike informatinal text; students apply process to next article
F - Continue & complete "What's a penny Made Of?"
Week of September 4 through September 8
M - Labor Day Holiday
T - Introductory items (student half day)
W - Continue & complete introductory items, including 2017 CHS graduation video
Th - Narrative writing: Introduction to "Summertime Fun" assignment. Students begin brainstorming
F - Independent writing
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English 12 - Semester 2
Q4 Spring 2017
https://wcskids.webex.com/meet/djackowi
Parent-Teacher Conferences Instructions
Monday, November 22: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 23: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM AND 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Read the instructions here!
English 12
Winter/Spring 2020
Quarter 3
Week of April 14 through 17
You will find assignments for this week on Schoology. Log in on Schoology. Make sure you do one of the following:
1) Use the app, or
2) Use the link from the WCS home page, which is: https://wcskids.schoology.com
DO NOT go to schoology.com
Only use one of the two methods above
Updated on Monday, March 23, 2020
Please note that any work suggestions here are neither graded nor required, but are supplied for your enrichment.
The following is from the WCS district website:
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:
In an effort to provide students the opportunity to keep up on their basic skills during the current district closure, this page has ideas, activities, websites, and materials by grade level for families to access. Click on your child’s grade level to access resources by subject area. None of the attached activities are required, however we are hopeful that students continue to practice learning during our time off from school. If you have any questions in regards to supporting your child during this time, please email the district at [email protected].
The link for resources for grades 9 through 12 is:
http://www.wcskids.net/Departments/Curriculum/LearningAtHome/HighSchool.html
_________________________________________________________________________________
END OF 2019 - 2020 School Year
Week of April 22 through 26
M - Kite Runner: Chapter 13 Comprehension SQs part 2
T - Independent completion of comprehension SQs chapter 14...may finish chapter 13 with any remaining time, if necessary
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Chapter 15 reading
F - Continue reading
Week of April 15 through 19
M - Kite Runner: Continue reading chapter 12 (Review pp. 145-155) with focus on theme & vocab
T - Complete chapter 12; Begin reading chapter 13
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Reinforcement & comprehension study questions for chapters 13 & 14
F - NO SCHOOL
Week of April 8 through 12
M - Video review of first half of book in Afghanistan
T - SAT TESTING
W - WorkKeys TESTING
Th - Continue reading with Chapter 11
F - Continue reading
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Week of March 11 through March 15
M -
T -
W -
Th -
F -
Week of March 4 through March 8
M - Complete chapter 3; Chapter 4 PRETEST
T - Teacher-directed review of all pretest items
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Chapter 4 POSTTEST; Complete chapter 5 reading
F - WCS 1/2 Day...no class
Week of February 25 through March 1
Monday thru Friday: On Monday the teacher and students will review introductory material to begin the novel The Kite Runner. On Tuesday students will complete writing prompts while the substitute teacher is in the classroom. Wednesday is our Winning Futures session. Thursday and Friday will be used to begin reading The Kite Runner.
Week of February 18 through February 22
Winter Break!
Week of February 11 through February 15
M - Students complete comprehension study questions for Part 1; Begin comprehension study questions for part 2
T - Complete comprehension items for part 2
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Provide model/sample of writing prompts for substitute days; Begin introductory "author interviews" (online) and other introductory materials for the novel The Kite Runner
F - WCS Half Day...hours to be determined
Week of February 1 (Friday) through February 8 (Friday)
F - Introductory...PowerPoint "Things to Remember" for Mr. J's classroom; Syllabus & other
M - Complete intro (Grading Policy & Procedures); Begin week long analysis of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech. Today's activity includes viewing the speech, then viewing the speech a second time following along with the text.
T - Highlight passages from the text with musical performances; begin Close & Critical Reading (CCR) of the text...annotation required
W - Winning Futures session
Th - Continue C&CR
F - Students begin comprehension SQs and vocabulary development
__________________________
English 12
Fall 2018 - Winter 2019
Quarter 2
Week of November 5 through November 9
M - Continue comprehension SQs
T - ELECTION DAY - No Class
W - Winning Futures - Session #2
Th -
Hour 2:
Hour 3:
F -
Week of October 29 through November 2
M - Informational Text: "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It" - Thomas Edison Biography. Teacher-directed Close & Critical Reading (C&CR)
T - Continue/Complete Edison bio. Students begin comprehension study questions (Some students EXCUSED for Detroit Zoo field trip)
W - Winning Futures - Session #1
Th -
Hour 2: Continue comprehension SQs
Hour 3: School-wide activity in preparation for afternoon presentation
F - Continue comprehension SQs
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Week of September 24 through September 28
M - Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 2
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 1
T - Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 3
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 2
W -
Th -
F -
Week of September 17 through September 21
M - Teacher-directed instruction on pretest using Close & Critical Reading (C&CR)
T - Additional teacher-directed review...followed by POSTtest
W - Winning Futures Profile/Application online
Th - Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task - Day 1
Hour 3: Administrative presentation from principal & counselor
F - No class WCS 1/2 hours 4, 5 & 6
Week of September 10 through September 14
M - Summertime Fun - Narrative Writing (Final in-class day); assignment due on Wednesday
T - Article of the Week (AoW) - C&CR - Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 Informational text...teacher directed.
W - Students work independently to complete Nike HyperAdapt informational text
Th - Students work independently on (AoW) "Titanic survivor's locket..." applying C&CR skills
F - PRETEST - Historical Narrative "RMS Titanic;" students use remaining time to complete "Titanic survivor's locket..." (Due Monday if not completed today)
Week of September 3 through September 7
M - Labor Day - No classes
T - 1/2 Day Introductory
W - PowerPoint, Syllabus, Grading Policy & Procedures
Th - Summertime Fun - Narrative Writing
F - Summertime Fun - Narrative Writing
--------------END OF 2017-2018 YEAR-------
English 12
Spring 2018
Quarter 4
Week of May 28 through June 1
M - Memorial Day - No classes
T - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 1
W - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 2
Th - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 3
F - WCS Writing Performance Task Day 4
Week of April 23 through April 27
M - Reading Chapter 7 (p.69) through Chapter 8 (p. 88; Hour 3 p.86)
T - Complete reading chapters 8 and 9
W - Winning Futures!
Th - PRETEST chapter 10
F -
Week of April 16 through April 20
M - Teacher-directed review of chapter 4; students complete chapter 4 POSTTEST
T - Chapter 5; All-school assembly 10:00
W - Winning Futures
Th - Chapter 6; Students begin independent reading of chapter 7 and comprehension study questions (chap 7) through page 69
F - Complete comprehension SQs
Week of April 9 through April 13
M - Kite Runner: Chapters 1 & 2 w/ character review quiz
T - NO CLASSES: SAT Testing
W - NO CLASSES: WorkKeys Testing
Th - Chapter 3; Begin Chapter 4 PRETEST
F - Complete PRETEST
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Week of March 12 through March 16
M - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab (Hr2) and classroom (Hr 3)
T - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab (Hr2) and classroom (Hr 3)
W - Winning Futures session!
Th - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab
F - Winning Futures Paper - Computer Lab
Week of February 19 through February 23
Winter Break for WCS!
Week of February 12 through February 16
M - Introduction to paragraph writing...The 1-2-3-2-3-1 Method
T - Paragraph practice
W - Winning Futures
Th - Follow-up activity with 1-2-3-2-3-1 method
F - WCS 1/2 day:
Hour 2 - Word Gen Vocab 1.08 Days 1 & 2
Hour 3 - Word Gen Vocab Reading/Vocab/Math activity
Week of February 5 through February 9
M - Writing activity - computer lab (hour 2)
T - Writing activity - computer lab (hours 2 & 3)
W - Winning Futures
Th - Writing activity due - computer lab (hours 2 & 3)
F - No School: Snow Day
Week of January 29 through February 2
M - <SUB> Begin comprehension SQs (Part 1) for IHAD
T - Complete CCR paragraphs 10 through 28; Continue/Complete comprehension SQs
W - Winning Futures
Th - Complete comprehension SQs (Part 2); Introduce Part 3 - Writing Activity
F - Complete comprehension items and/or work on writing activity
Week of January 22 through 26
M - Introductory; Grad 2017 video; Begin MLK "I Have a Dream" speech
T - IHAD - View #2, Supplemental music videos; Begin Close & Critical Reading (CCR)
W - Winning Futures
Th - Continue CCR
F - <SUB> I have a Dream: Vocab Activity
______________________________________
English 12
Fall 2017
Quarter 2
Happy New Year 2018!
Week of January 1 through January 5
Quarter 2/Week 9
M - No class
T - No class
W - Winning Futures student-only session for 25 minutes; Students complete Historical Narrative pretest concerning the RMS Titanic (The pretest grade will be changed to an "EXEMPT" grade once the posttest is administered)
Th -
F -
Week of December 4 through December 8
Quarter 2/Week 6
M - Entire class begins The Freedom Writers reading/writing activity
T - Continue reading/writing activity
W - Today is your future: Winning Futures
Th - Final day for reading/writing activity
F -
Week of November 27 through December 1
Quarter 2/Week 5
M - Classroom business; Distribute grade sheets; Read selected passages from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl as a follow up to Freedom Writers
T - Comprehension study questions from Anne Frank diary: Intro & 1942
W - Yesterday's Tomorrow is Tomorrow's Yesterday - Winning Futures Sesison #4
Th - Comprehension study questions from Anne Frank diary: 1943 & 1944
F - Final day for AF diary questions; Students who complete diary questions begin The Freedom Writers reading/writing activity
You are invited to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences during the following times:
- Monday, November 20 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 21 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Week of November 20 through November 21
Quarter 2/Week 4
M - Words With Flynn (Hour 3 only); Complete "Freedom Writers" video with guided notes (3-column handout) AND personal response (hour 2 only)
T - No class: WCS half day for hours 4, 5 & 6
Happy Thanksgiving!
Week of November 13 through November 17
Quarter 2/Week 3
M - Words With Flynn (Hours 2 & 3); Comprehension SQs due; Introduction to Penelope's Web writing activity with modified instruction sheet
T - Words With Flynn (Hour 3 only); Continue writing activity; Comprehension & writing are due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday, November 16!
W - Winning Futures Session #3
Th - Words With Flynn (Hour 3 only); "Freedom Writers" video with guided notes (3-column handout)
F - Continue "Freedom Writers" video with guided notes (3-column handout)
Week of November 6 through November 10
Quarter 2/Week 2
M - Words With Flynn (Hour 2 only); Distribute WEA/WCS Education Week Poster Contest information; Students begin fictional literature - "Penelope's Web;" Independent reading with annotations for 20/25 minutes...comprehension SQs distributed following reading & annotation.
T - WCS - No School - Election Day
W - Winning Futures - Session #2
Th - Words With Flynn (Hour 2 only); Comprehension SQs for "Penelope's Web"
F - Words With Flynn (Hour 2 only); Continue comprehension SQs for "Penelope's Web"
Week of October 30 through November 3
Quarter 2/Week 1
M - Students serve as live audience for Winning Futures candidate selection process for Program Director position;
T - Students begin informational text Article of the Week (AoW) "Half of American Teenagers Volunteer, Largely Because Their Friends Do;" Classroom business - Q1 wrap up
W - Winning Futures - Session #1
Th - Complete informational text Article of the Week (AoW) "Half of American Teenagers Volunteer, Largely Because Their Friends Do;"
F - Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) - See WCS curriculum objectives for English 12
Week of October 23 through October 27
M - Self-correction activity for SAT-style reading assessment
T - Continue self corrections; Begin vocab activity for "Hibernators" passage
W - Continue self corrections & vocab activity for "Hibernators" passage
Th - POST Test "Hibernators"
F - No class. WCS half day for hours 4, 5 & 6
Week of October 16 through October 20
M - PSAT/SAT-style informational text PRE test (Grade in PowerSchool is temporary)
T - Teacher-directed critical text analysis of PSAT reading sample; Grade reports distributed
W - Winning Futures orientation
Th - Continue teacher-directed critical text analysis of PSAT reading sample; post test?
F - POST Test Yellowstone Ecological Animal System; PRE Test Hibernators - PSAT reading sample
Week of October 9 through October 13
M - Teacher-directed instruction through "A Retrieved Reformation."
T - Continue/Complete teacher-directed instruction through "A Retrieved Reformation;" Students begin independently working on comprehension SQs
W - Grade reports distributed; Students continue independently working on comprehension SQs; Begin writing activity
Th - Students continue independently working on comprehension SQs &/or begin writing activity
F - Complete comprehension & writing for A Retrieved Reformation...writing due Monday if not submitted today
Week of October 2 through October 6
M - WCS Writing Performance Task (District required) - Day 1
Tuesday -
Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 2
Hour 3: NWEA Testing (WCS/CHS required)
W -
Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 3
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 2
Th -
Hour 2: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 4; students who have already finished work on edits
Hour 3: WCS Writing Performance Task(District required)-Day 3
F -
Introduction to "A Retrieved Reformation," (Literature - short story) providing video connection by Shaka Senghor and incorporating student responses; Distribute story; Students follow during audio reading
Week of September 25 through September 29
M - Complete and submit "It's Plain Hard Work..."
T - Introduction to literature (short story); Begin oral reading of "Teenage Wasteland" by A. Tyler with teacher-directed notes provided
W - Complete "Teenage Wasteland;" Students begin comprehension SQs
Th - Continue comprehension SQs
F - Complete comprehension SQs; Students who complete TW will complete Edison bio - if necessary; Students who have completed both sets of comprehension items will participate in Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) using classroom reading library
Week of September 18 through September 22
M -
Hour 2: Introductory video - "Thomas Edison's Glenmont" with notes in preparation for informational text, "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It" - biography by Charles Edison
Hour 3:
Presentation from school counselor, Mrs. Azar
Distribute grade sheets
T -
Hour 2: Begin Comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Hour 3: Introductory video - "Thomas Edison's Glenmont" with notes in preparation for informational text, "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It" - biography by Charles Edison
W -
Hour 2: Continue comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Hour 3: Begin Comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Th -
Hour 2: Continue comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
Hour 3: Continue Comprehension SQs for "It's Plain Hard Work That Does It"
F - No classes: WCS 1/2 day for hours 4 through 6
Week of September 11 through September 15
M - "Patriot Day" recognition; Continue "Summertime Fun" narrative writing activity
T - Continue, complete & submit "Summertime Fun" narrative writing activity
W - Introduction to Informational Text, including Article of the Week (AoW) - "The Future is Here: Nike Introduces Self-Lacing Sneakers. Teacher models CCR (Close & Critical Reading) model for AoWs. (6 minute video preview)
Th - Comprehension study questions for Nike informatinal text; students apply process to next article
F - Continue & complete "What's a penny Made Of?"
Week of September 4 through September 8
M - Labor Day Holiday
T - Introductory items (student half day)
W - Continue & complete introductory items, including 2017 CHS graduation video
Th - Narrative writing: Introduction to "Summertime Fun" assignment. Students begin brainstorming
F - Independent writing
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English 12 - Semester 2
Q4 Spring 2017