English
Daily Agenda
5/26
Work on preparation for FINAL
5/24
***Serial notebooks graded today**
QW #75: This is the last QW. Take a look back at all that you have written. Flip through your pages and the comments from me. Read a few. What do you think? Have your responses changed since the beginning of the year? Have you changed?
Finish Serial
5/22
***QW notebooks DUE next class
QW #74: If you could study one subject in school that wasn't offered, what would it be and why?
Serial 12
5/18
***Serial notebooks DUE ***
QW #73: In what ways do you think the story might be told differently if money weren’t involved in any way? Now that we’re getting near the end of the season, consider which details or episodes seem necessary to a coherent story, and which ones seem designed to attract listeners that might pay money. For example, was the episode about Mr. S a necessary description of that part of her investigation, or was it just a creepy scene meant to intrigue more people? If she were purely interested in telling a concise but complete chronicle of the case, without caring if very many people listened, what details do you think she might minimize or cut, and which details do you think she might talk more about?
Serial 11
5/16
***Serial notebooks DUE next class (5/18)***
Serial Table of Contents HERE
QW #72: In the week before episode 10 was published, Hae’s brother posted a comment on reddit.com:“...TO ME IT’S REAL LIFE. To you listeners, it’s another murder mystery, crime drama, another episode of CSI. You weren't there to see your mom crying every night, having a heart attack when she got the news that the body was found...you don't know what we went through. Especially to those who are demanding our family response and having a meet-up... you guys are disgusting. Shame on you. I pray that you don't have to go through what we went through and have your story blasted to 5mil listeners.”
Sarah seems to respond with a long monologue in this episode about how she tried to reach out to Hae’s family, and about how everybody says that Hae was a wonderful person.
Think about how your listening experience is affected when the story is about real people who are still alive, instead of fictional characters; and consider the ramifications of when the narrator actually responds to the comments of listeners. Does the reality of the story make it more interesting for you, does it make you uncomfortable, or both? Does it make the story seem less like literature and more like the news, or is it not significantly different from other classic stories you’ve read in class?
Serial 10
5/12
QW #71: This story is being told as the investigation is happening, and the narrator is responding to new information and reactions from her listeners. Consider how you feel about this style of storytelling. Do you want your writer to know how the story ends before she starts telling you the details? Does the “new information” make it less like “literature” and more like a ongoing news story? Or is this a new, improved genre of literature that is superior to finished works of art?
Serial Ep. 9 28:00-end
Begin ep. 10
5/10
QW #70: Tell me something...anything. This is a freebie freewrite.
Serial Ep. 9 0-28:00
Vocab
Extra Credit homework: Research Serial and find new information about Adnan's case. Write on a notecard and be prepared to present to the class and share cite your source.
Places to start your research: Reddit, Rabia's site
5/8
QW #69: Last class we talked about Jay and who he was as well as what kind of tone he typically carried. Explain a time in your life when the tone you took was especially crucial in the outcome of your conversation. Maybe you were arguing with someone and it helped or hurt your argument. Maybe you were explaining something difficult and the situation could have gone another way if your tone had been different.
Characterizing Jay
Jay's Deal
5/4
QW #68: Has your opinion of Adnan changed at all after listening to Episode 6? Explain your answer.
Serial Ep. 8
5/2
QW #67: What is something you are looking forward to over the summer?
Serial Ep. 6 20:00-end
Evaluating Evidence
4/28
QW #66: We are almost halfway through Serial at this point...what are your thoughts? Do you think Adnan killed Hae or do you think he is innocent? Has your opinion changed at all over the course of our listening? Also, what is your opinion of Jay?
Serial Ep. 6 0-20:00
Evaluating Evidence
4/26
QW #65: What did you think of Every 15 Minutes? How did it impact you? Was one day more impactful than the other? Why do you think this was? If you missed both days, talk about what you heard and what you know about the event.
Serial Ep. 5 0-28:00
Route Talk
4/24
Juniors: testing
Seniors: completing Senior Project presentations
4/18
Juniors: testing
Seniors: completing Senior Project presentations
4/12
QW#64: What do you think about Mr. S? Do you think he knows more than he is letting on? Did he have a part in the death of Hae or know about her body? Support your opinion.
Serial: Episode 4
Inconsistencies
4/10
QW#63: Think about an incorrect judgement you made of a person when you met them. What caused you to pass that judgement? What did you learn from the situation?
Serial: Episode 3
Mr. S and Leakin Park
4/6
QW#62: What do you think about Asia’s letters? Do you think she really saw Adnan in the library? Why do you think she changed her statement after the trial (and then changed it again)? What is her motive or goal?
Serial: Episode 2
Perspectives
4/4
QW#61: The end of the grading period is Friday and then we only have six weeks left of school. What do you have to keep you motivated in school for the remainder of the year? Do you have any last goals for the year?
Asia's Letters
Purpose and POV
3/31
QW#60: How was your experience listening to the first half of the first episode of Serial? What do you think of the podcast? What do you think of listening for that amount of time? Is it challenging for you?
Listen to Serial Ep. 1 (28:00-end)
Connotation
3/29
QW#59: What does the presumption of innocence mean? In other words, what does it mean to be “innocent until proven guilty”? Think about a definition as well as what it means on a personal level.
Listen to Serial Ep. 1 (0-28:00min)
Lie Detector
3/27
QW#58: Pick one event from your Spring Break and write about it in detail. Recall as many details as possible.
Introduce Serial
Memory Game
3/16
QW#57: What do you think was the cause of death for Chris? Was Jon right in defending Chris and his decision to hike into the Alaskan wilderness? Explain.
Into the Wild videos
3/14
QW#56: Would you rather live in a secret forest or on a desert island? Why?
Into the Wild articles
3/10
QW#55: Are you an outdoors person? What do you think about people who choose to hike for extended periods of time? Think about people who take 6 months to hike the Appalachian Trail or climb Mount Everest. What is your opinion of this choice?
Finish Into the Wild
3/8
QW#54: Who is the most important role model in your life?
Into the Wild "debunk" group work
3/6
Sub--watch Into the Wild
3/2
QW#53: Many of you have expressed your opinion about how much you dislike reading. Why is this? When did you start to lose interest in reading? What is one good memory you have that is connected to reading? Do you only dislike reading when it comes to reading school books?
Seedfolks paragraph peer edit and FINAL DRAFT
Seedfolks book cover
2/28
QW#52:Describe the most difficult thing about being your age.
Seedfolks paragraph rough draft
2/24
QW#51:Do you think it is a good idea for teens to get a job in high school? Why or why not?
Seedfolks 1 pager
2/22
QW#50:Envision a dragon. Do you battle him? Or is the dragon friendly? Use descriptive language.
Seedfolks Ch. 12-13
Complete Seedfolks theme sheet (6 only)
2/17
QW#49:Think about one of the chapters/characters we have read so far in Seedfolks and complete the statement:
This character’s story reminds me of a time when....
Seedfolks Ch. 9-11
Grammar pre-quiz
2/15
QW#48:What commercial on TV do you dislike beyond all others? What about it is particularly annoying to you?
Seedfolks Ch. 7-8
2/10
QW#47:If you were ruler of the world, what things would you banish absolutely for all time (rain on weekends, eggplant, and so forth)? Make a list of at least 5 things and give a one sentence explanation. Use your imagination.
Seedfolks Ch. 5-6
CNN 10
2/8
QW#46:What do you think of the new format of 7B? Has it been working for you? Do you feel as though you have been productive? What grade do you think you will receive at the grading period?
Seedfolks Ch. 3-4
Pop-up scene
2/6
QW#45: Remember last week, when your home was on fire and you got to save five items? That means you left a lot of stuff behind. What are the things you wish you could have taken, but had to leave behind?
Seedfolks Ch. 1-2
Grammar Quiz
CNN 10
2/2
QW#44: Your home is on fire. Grab five items (assume all people and animals are safe). What did you grab? Explain each item.
Grammar
Garden articles (group work)
1/31
QW#43: If you could choose to be a master (or mistress) of any skill in the world, which skill would you pick? How would you utilize your skill?
Grammar
CNN 10
1/27
QW#42: What do you think of the 10 minute grammar lessons so far? What are some areas in which you think you can improve your grammar? Grammar can include: spelling, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure, etc.
Grammar
CNN 10
1/25
QW#41: Do you think it is okay for colleges and workplaces to give preferential treatment to some candidates in the interest of diversity? Why or why not?
Grammar
1/23
QW#40: Do cultures define who we are as people—or do our shared experiences define culture? Why? How do you think cultural differences can impact the way we view each other? Have you ever experienced a time in which someone misinterpreted something you said or did due to a lack of understanding for your intentions? How does a person’s culture impact this?
Grammar
CNN 10
1/19
QW#39: In your opinion, is it important for schools to be racially diverse? Explain your answer. Do you feel that Windsor High School is racially diverse?
1/17
QW#38: Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. each year in January? What does it mean to you?
CNN 10
1/12
QW#37: What comes to mind when you hear someone talk about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s? Are there certain events that you think about? What are your feelings? How does it connect to things happening today?
CNN 10
1/10
QW#36: What is a New Year's Resolution you have this year?
CNN 10
<<<<Winter Break>>>>
12/8
QW #32: Think of a character in movie, TV show, book, or song and explain why that character was memorable. Did the character have an interesting personality or a fascinating past. Tell me a little bit about the character.
Complete character sheet for a memorable character from a movie or TV show.
Credit Make-up: Opt out form for rated R movies
12/6
QW #31: What is a story or anecdote that is often retold or repeated by your family. This might be funny, sad, or bittersweet.
Complete parts of a story handout along with "One Day Child, One Day."
12/2
QW #30: Look back at the 4 six word memoirs you copied from the video last class. What was it about them that grabbed your attention? What do they mean to you? You can talk about only one or all of them.
Finish 6 word memoirs and notecard
CNN 10
11/30
QW #29: Henry Burdick: What is the story behind the photo in the book? Missing in Venice (link to image)
6 word memoir handout
11/28
QW #28: How was your Thanksgiving Break? Tell me about something amazing you did. Be descriptive.
TED Talk: The Beauty of Being a Misfit by Lidid Yuknavitch
video summary handout
11/17
QW #27: What is something I can do to better support you in this class? Explain why this will help you.
Presentations and notes on presentations
CNN 10
11/15
QW #26: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” -Evelyn Beatrice Hall/Voltaire
Respond.
Finish posters for The Element
11/10
QW #25: Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. Do you have anything exciting planned for the 3 day weekend? What does Veteran’s Day mean to you? Is it just a day you get off school?
The Element: All reading and handout need to be completed next class. PDF of The Element
CNN 10
11/8
QW #24: What are your thoughts about this election?
Continue The Element, begin poster
CNN 10
11/4
QW #23: Do you have an idea for a good quick write question? Come up with a few if you like. If I use yours in the future, you will receive extra credit. (1 required for full points, 1 e/c point for every additional prompt they write)
Work on The Element
CNN 10
11/2
QW #22: Last class I showed you your grades. What do you have in the class? Did it surprise you? Are you satisfied with your grade? What can you do to improve it in the third grading period?
Continue The Element
CNN 10
10/31
QW #21: What is the best Halloween costume you ever wore? Why did you love it so much? If you do not dress up for Halloween, what is your favorite part of this time of year?
Discuss grades and missing work
10/27
QW #20: What would you do if you were locked inside your favorite department store overnight? Which store would you most prefer to become locked inside?
10/25
QW #19: Choose one “bumper sticker” and write a response to it. What is the message you think it is trying to convey? How do you know? What do you think about the message and the bumper sticker?
CNN 10
10/21
QW #18: Which TED Talk was your favorite so far? Why? Was there something particularly interesting to you? Did you relate to it in a certain way?
TED Talk: Bring on the revolution (link)
CNN 10
10/19
QW #17: Tell me something.
TED Talk: Do Schools Kill Creativity?(link) (handout)
CNN 10
10/17
QW #16: What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Is this something you have attempted before? If yes, what happened? If no, why not? What is holding you back?
Turn in your persuasive letter if you have not already.
TED Talk: Grit (link) (handout)
CNN 10
10/13
QW #15: Nowadays, the private life of a politician is hardly private. In your opinion, should we be so concerned with the private affairs of a politician or political candidate? Are there certain topics that should always remain private or often deserve to be front page news? Give examples of these and explain your reasoning.
Write persuasive letter for banned book
CNN 10
10/11
QW#14: What is your initial reaction to the QWs? Explain why you think they may or may not be challenging for you. What is something you think you could gain from them?
Persuasive letter worksheet (handout)
CNN 10
10/7
QW #13: Your first Independent Book Project is due today in 7B. How was the assignment for you? Did you complete it? Did you use your time wisely? How can you improve for the next credit that you will be earning (eg. time use, book choice, project choice, etc)?
TED Ed video
Banned Book Powerpoint
**Decide on the banned book you want to write about by Tuesday.
10/5
Watch Freedom Writers
Complete handout
You have a substitute. See you Friday!
10/3
Watch He Named Me Malala
Complete handout
You have a substitute. I expect to have a glowing report when I return about how wonderful you all were.
9/29
QW #12: Think back to last class....what were some of the things you learned about Malala? In your opinion, did she deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? Why or why not? What type of person/acts should the Nobel be awarded for?
Malala speech
9/27
QW #11: Is school (K-12) important? Should school be compulsory (required by law)? What would you give up to not have to come to school? Or: what would you risk to attend? Why? Where do you want to be in 2 years? What impact does school have on your plans?
Malala article and worksheet
TED Talk - Dare to educate Afghan girls (link)
CNN 10 (link)
9/23
QW
TED Talk - How to spot a liar (link)
CNN 10 (link)
9/21
QW
TED Talk - How I use sonar to navigate the world (link)
9/19
QW
Complete letter writing assignment
CNN 10 (link)
9/15
**Core day at Keiser Park**
Opt-out permission slip for parents
9/13
QW
TED Talk - Love letters to strangers (link)
Letter writing assignment
9/9
QW
TED Talk - How data from a crisis text line is saving lives (link)
CNN 10 (link)
9/7
QW
Review David Blaine TED Talk and complete worksheet (TED Talk worksheet)
CNN 10 (link)
9/2
QW
Review Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
TED Talk: David Blaine
8/31
QW
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos activity
CNN 10 (link here)
8/29
Puzzle piece activity.
8/25
CNN 10 (link here)
TED Talk - How the News Distorts Our World View (link)
TED Talk - Reporting Crisis Via Texting (link)
Finish Newspaper activity worksheet
Close read: "The way news should be"
8/23
CNN 10 (link here)
Click here for the assignment template for CNN 10.
Anatomy of a Newspaper lesson and activity
8/19
CNN 10 (link here)
Click here for the assignment template for CNN 10.
Work on preparation for FINAL
5/24
***Serial notebooks graded today**
QW #75: This is the last QW. Take a look back at all that you have written. Flip through your pages and the comments from me. Read a few. What do you think? Have your responses changed since the beginning of the year? Have you changed?
Finish Serial
5/22
***QW notebooks DUE next class
QW #74: If you could study one subject in school that wasn't offered, what would it be and why?
Serial 12
5/18
***Serial notebooks DUE ***
QW #73: In what ways do you think the story might be told differently if money weren’t involved in any way? Now that we’re getting near the end of the season, consider which details or episodes seem necessary to a coherent story, and which ones seem designed to attract listeners that might pay money. For example, was the episode about Mr. S a necessary description of that part of her investigation, or was it just a creepy scene meant to intrigue more people? If she were purely interested in telling a concise but complete chronicle of the case, without caring if very many people listened, what details do you think she might minimize or cut, and which details do you think she might talk more about?
Serial 11
5/16
***Serial notebooks DUE next class (5/18)***
Serial Table of Contents HERE
QW #72: In the week before episode 10 was published, Hae’s brother posted a comment on reddit.com:“...TO ME IT’S REAL LIFE. To you listeners, it’s another murder mystery, crime drama, another episode of CSI. You weren't there to see your mom crying every night, having a heart attack when she got the news that the body was found...you don't know what we went through. Especially to those who are demanding our family response and having a meet-up... you guys are disgusting. Shame on you. I pray that you don't have to go through what we went through and have your story blasted to 5mil listeners.”
Sarah seems to respond with a long monologue in this episode about how she tried to reach out to Hae’s family, and about how everybody says that Hae was a wonderful person.
Think about how your listening experience is affected when the story is about real people who are still alive, instead of fictional characters; and consider the ramifications of when the narrator actually responds to the comments of listeners. Does the reality of the story make it more interesting for you, does it make you uncomfortable, or both? Does it make the story seem less like literature and more like the news, or is it not significantly different from other classic stories you’ve read in class?
Serial 10
5/12
QW #71: This story is being told as the investigation is happening, and the narrator is responding to new information and reactions from her listeners. Consider how you feel about this style of storytelling. Do you want your writer to know how the story ends before she starts telling you the details? Does the “new information” make it less like “literature” and more like a ongoing news story? Or is this a new, improved genre of literature that is superior to finished works of art?
Serial Ep. 9 28:00-end
Begin ep. 10
5/10
QW #70: Tell me something...anything. This is a freebie freewrite.
Serial Ep. 9 0-28:00
Vocab
Extra Credit homework: Research Serial and find new information about Adnan's case. Write on a notecard and be prepared to present to the class and share cite your source.
Places to start your research: Reddit, Rabia's site
5/8
QW #69: Last class we talked about Jay and who he was as well as what kind of tone he typically carried. Explain a time in your life when the tone you took was especially crucial in the outcome of your conversation. Maybe you were arguing with someone and it helped or hurt your argument. Maybe you were explaining something difficult and the situation could have gone another way if your tone had been different.
Characterizing Jay
Jay's Deal
5/4
QW #68: Has your opinion of Adnan changed at all after listening to Episode 6? Explain your answer.
Serial Ep. 8
5/2
QW #67: What is something you are looking forward to over the summer?
Serial Ep. 6 20:00-end
Evaluating Evidence
4/28
QW #66: We are almost halfway through Serial at this point...what are your thoughts? Do you think Adnan killed Hae or do you think he is innocent? Has your opinion changed at all over the course of our listening? Also, what is your opinion of Jay?
Serial Ep. 6 0-20:00
Evaluating Evidence
4/26
QW #65: What did you think of Every 15 Minutes? How did it impact you? Was one day more impactful than the other? Why do you think this was? If you missed both days, talk about what you heard and what you know about the event.
Serial Ep. 5 0-28:00
Route Talk
4/24
Juniors: testing
Seniors: completing Senior Project presentations
4/18
Juniors: testing
Seniors: completing Senior Project presentations
4/12
QW#64: What do you think about Mr. S? Do you think he knows more than he is letting on? Did he have a part in the death of Hae or know about her body? Support your opinion.
Serial: Episode 4
Inconsistencies
4/10
QW#63: Think about an incorrect judgement you made of a person when you met them. What caused you to pass that judgement? What did you learn from the situation?
Serial: Episode 3
Mr. S and Leakin Park
4/6
QW#62: What do you think about Asia’s letters? Do you think she really saw Adnan in the library? Why do you think she changed her statement after the trial (and then changed it again)? What is her motive or goal?
Serial: Episode 2
Perspectives
4/4
QW#61: The end of the grading period is Friday and then we only have six weeks left of school. What do you have to keep you motivated in school for the remainder of the year? Do you have any last goals for the year?
Asia's Letters
Purpose and POV
3/31
QW#60: How was your experience listening to the first half of the first episode of Serial? What do you think of the podcast? What do you think of listening for that amount of time? Is it challenging for you?
Listen to Serial Ep. 1 (28:00-end)
Connotation
3/29
QW#59: What does the presumption of innocence mean? In other words, what does it mean to be “innocent until proven guilty”? Think about a definition as well as what it means on a personal level.
Listen to Serial Ep. 1 (0-28:00min)
Lie Detector
3/27
QW#58: Pick one event from your Spring Break and write about it in detail. Recall as many details as possible.
Introduce Serial
Memory Game
3/16
QW#57: What do you think was the cause of death for Chris? Was Jon right in defending Chris and his decision to hike into the Alaskan wilderness? Explain.
Into the Wild videos
3/14
QW#56: Would you rather live in a secret forest or on a desert island? Why?
Into the Wild articles
3/10
QW#55: Are you an outdoors person? What do you think about people who choose to hike for extended periods of time? Think about people who take 6 months to hike the Appalachian Trail or climb Mount Everest. What is your opinion of this choice?
Finish Into the Wild
3/8
QW#54: Who is the most important role model in your life?
Into the Wild "debunk" group work
3/6
Sub--watch Into the Wild
3/2
QW#53: Many of you have expressed your opinion about how much you dislike reading. Why is this? When did you start to lose interest in reading? What is one good memory you have that is connected to reading? Do you only dislike reading when it comes to reading school books?
Seedfolks paragraph peer edit and FINAL DRAFT
Seedfolks book cover
2/28
QW#52:Describe the most difficult thing about being your age.
Seedfolks paragraph rough draft
2/24
QW#51:Do you think it is a good idea for teens to get a job in high school? Why or why not?
Seedfolks 1 pager
2/22
QW#50:Envision a dragon. Do you battle him? Or is the dragon friendly? Use descriptive language.
Seedfolks Ch. 12-13
Complete Seedfolks theme sheet (6 only)
2/17
QW#49:Think about one of the chapters/characters we have read so far in Seedfolks and complete the statement:
This character’s story reminds me of a time when....
Seedfolks Ch. 9-11
Grammar pre-quiz
2/15
QW#48:What commercial on TV do you dislike beyond all others? What about it is particularly annoying to you?
Seedfolks Ch. 7-8
2/10
QW#47:If you were ruler of the world, what things would you banish absolutely for all time (rain on weekends, eggplant, and so forth)? Make a list of at least 5 things and give a one sentence explanation. Use your imagination.
Seedfolks Ch. 5-6
CNN 10
2/8
QW#46:What do you think of the new format of 7B? Has it been working for you? Do you feel as though you have been productive? What grade do you think you will receive at the grading period?
Seedfolks Ch. 3-4
Pop-up scene
2/6
QW#45: Remember last week, when your home was on fire and you got to save five items? That means you left a lot of stuff behind. What are the things you wish you could have taken, but had to leave behind?
Seedfolks Ch. 1-2
Grammar Quiz
CNN 10
2/2
QW#44: Your home is on fire. Grab five items (assume all people and animals are safe). What did you grab? Explain each item.
Grammar
Garden articles (group work)
1/31
QW#43: If you could choose to be a master (or mistress) of any skill in the world, which skill would you pick? How would you utilize your skill?
Grammar
CNN 10
1/27
QW#42: What do you think of the 10 minute grammar lessons so far? What are some areas in which you think you can improve your grammar? Grammar can include: spelling, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure, etc.
Grammar
CNN 10
1/25
QW#41: Do you think it is okay for colleges and workplaces to give preferential treatment to some candidates in the interest of diversity? Why or why not?
Grammar
1/23
QW#40: Do cultures define who we are as people—or do our shared experiences define culture? Why? How do you think cultural differences can impact the way we view each other? Have you ever experienced a time in which someone misinterpreted something you said or did due to a lack of understanding for your intentions? How does a person’s culture impact this?
Grammar
CNN 10
1/19
QW#39: In your opinion, is it important for schools to be racially diverse? Explain your answer. Do you feel that Windsor High School is racially diverse?
1/17
QW#38: Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. each year in January? What does it mean to you?
CNN 10
1/12
QW#37: What comes to mind when you hear someone talk about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s? Are there certain events that you think about? What are your feelings? How does it connect to things happening today?
CNN 10
1/10
QW#36: What is a New Year's Resolution you have this year?
CNN 10
<<<<Winter Break>>>>
12/8
QW #32: Think of a character in movie, TV show, book, or song and explain why that character was memorable. Did the character have an interesting personality or a fascinating past. Tell me a little bit about the character.
Complete character sheet for a memorable character from a movie or TV show.
Credit Make-up: Opt out form for rated R movies
12/6
QW #31: What is a story or anecdote that is often retold or repeated by your family. This might be funny, sad, or bittersweet.
Complete parts of a story handout along with "One Day Child, One Day."
12/2
QW #30: Look back at the 4 six word memoirs you copied from the video last class. What was it about them that grabbed your attention? What do they mean to you? You can talk about only one or all of them.
Finish 6 word memoirs and notecard
CNN 10
11/30
QW #29: Henry Burdick: What is the story behind the photo in the book? Missing in Venice (link to image)
6 word memoir handout
11/28
QW #28: How was your Thanksgiving Break? Tell me about something amazing you did. Be descriptive.
TED Talk: The Beauty of Being a Misfit by Lidid Yuknavitch
video summary handout
11/17
QW #27: What is something I can do to better support you in this class? Explain why this will help you.
Presentations and notes on presentations
CNN 10
11/15
QW #26: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” -Evelyn Beatrice Hall/Voltaire
Respond.
Finish posters for The Element
11/10
QW #25: Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. Do you have anything exciting planned for the 3 day weekend? What does Veteran’s Day mean to you? Is it just a day you get off school?
The Element: All reading and handout need to be completed next class. PDF of The Element
CNN 10
11/8
QW #24: What are your thoughts about this election?
Continue The Element, begin poster
CNN 10
11/4
QW #23: Do you have an idea for a good quick write question? Come up with a few if you like. If I use yours in the future, you will receive extra credit. (1 required for full points, 1 e/c point for every additional prompt they write)
Work on The Element
CNN 10
11/2
QW #22: Last class I showed you your grades. What do you have in the class? Did it surprise you? Are you satisfied with your grade? What can you do to improve it in the third grading period?
Continue The Element
CNN 10
10/31
QW #21: What is the best Halloween costume you ever wore? Why did you love it so much? If you do not dress up for Halloween, what is your favorite part of this time of year?
Discuss grades and missing work
10/27
QW #20: What would you do if you were locked inside your favorite department store overnight? Which store would you most prefer to become locked inside?
10/25
QW #19: Choose one “bumper sticker” and write a response to it. What is the message you think it is trying to convey? How do you know? What do you think about the message and the bumper sticker?
CNN 10
10/21
QW #18: Which TED Talk was your favorite so far? Why? Was there something particularly interesting to you? Did you relate to it in a certain way?
TED Talk: Bring on the revolution (link)
CNN 10
10/19
QW #17: Tell me something.
TED Talk: Do Schools Kill Creativity?(link) (handout)
CNN 10
10/17
QW #16: What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Is this something you have attempted before? If yes, what happened? If no, why not? What is holding you back?
Turn in your persuasive letter if you have not already.
TED Talk: Grit (link) (handout)
CNN 10
10/13
QW #15: Nowadays, the private life of a politician is hardly private. In your opinion, should we be so concerned with the private affairs of a politician or political candidate? Are there certain topics that should always remain private or often deserve to be front page news? Give examples of these and explain your reasoning.
Write persuasive letter for banned book
CNN 10
10/11
QW#14: What is your initial reaction to the QWs? Explain why you think they may or may not be challenging for you. What is something you think you could gain from them?
Persuasive letter worksheet (handout)
CNN 10
10/7
QW #13: Your first Independent Book Project is due today in 7B. How was the assignment for you? Did you complete it? Did you use your time wisely? How can you improve for the next credit that you will be earning (eg. time use, book choice, project choice, etc)?
TED Ed video
Banned Book Powerpoint
**Decide on the banned book you want to write about by Tuesday.
10/5
Watch Freedom Writers
Complete handout
You have a substitute. See you Friday!
10/3
Watch He Named Me Malala
Complete handout
You have a substitute. I expect to have a glowing report when I return about how wonderful you all were.
9/29
QW #12: Think back to last class....what were some of the things you learned about Malala? In your opinion, did she deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? Why or why not? What type of person/acts should the Nobel be awarded for?
Malala speech
9/27
QW #11: Is school (K-12) important? Should school be compulsory (required by law)? What would you give up to not have to come to school? Or: what would you risk to attend? Why? Where do you want to be in 2 years? What impact does school have on your plans?
Malala article and worksheet
TED Talk - Dare to educate Afghan girls (link)
CNN 10 (link)
9/23
QW
TED Talk - How to spot a liar (link)
CNN 10 (link)
9/21
QW
TED Talk - How I use sonar to navigate the world (link)
9/19
QW
Complete letter writing assignment
CNN 10 (link)
9/15
**Core day at Keiser Park**
Opt-out permission slip for parents
9/13
QW
TED Talk - Love letters to strangers (link)
Letter writing assignment
9/9
QW
TED Talk - How data from a crisis text line is saving lives (link)
CNN 10 (link)
9/7
QW
Review David Blaine TED Talk and complete worksheet (TED Talk worksheet)
CNN 10 (link)
9/2
QW
Review Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
TED Talk: David Blaine
8/31
QW
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos activity
CNN 10 (link here)
8/29
Puzzle piece activity.
8/25
CNN 10 (link here)
TED Talk - How the News Distorts Our World View (link)
TED Talk - Reporting Crisis Via Texting (link)
Finish Newspaper activity worksheet
Close read: "The way news should be"
8/23
CNN 10 (link here)
Click here for the assignment template for CNN 10.
Anatomy of a Newspaper lesson and activity
8/19
CNN 10 (link here)
Click here for the assignment template for CNN 10.