Monday, June 13, 2016

week 39--June 13-17--wrap and reflection prior to exams

Monday 6/13

C and D periods

  • collect final drafts of college essay
  • Read "Out of Poverty" in Upfront magazine (p. 8 - 11)
  • Answer 1-8 in multiple choice
  • 3-4 sentences a piece for questions 9 and 10
  • Read "How the Middle East Got that Way" (18-21)
  • Identify and write down 4 pieces of evidence with proper citations that answer the question in the story title
  • In two sentences a piece, explain why the evidence helps lead to an understanding of the question.
HW)  wrap up missing work such as college essay

Tuesday 6/14

E and F periods

Read "How the Middle East Got that Way" (18-21)
Identify and write down 4 pieces of evidence with proper citations that answer the question in the story title
In two sentences a piece, explain why the evidence helps lead to an understanding of the question.

Reflect on the your learning experience for the year by thoughtfully answering the following questions:
1.  What was the most important thing you did in English 11 this year?

2.   What were the most challenging things about this class academically?

3.   What ways could the teacher give you more effective feedback on your work?

4.   What would you like to have done more of this year in terms of genre (e.g. novels, poetry, non-fiction)?

5.    What would you like to have done less of?

6.     How could the instructor improve this class for future years?

7.  What did you enjoy the most or the least?

8.     What are your future goals in English and other academic subjects?

Wednesday and Thursday prep for exams

Monday, June 6, 2016

week 38 - June 6-10

Monday/Tuesday 6/6 and 6/7
  1. Read samples of previous college essay
  2. Study and identify the most appropriate college essay prompt for you
    1. College Essay
      2016-2017 Essay Prompts
      A. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

      B. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
      C. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
      D. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
      E. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

      3.    Brainstorm images of concepts that you should develop about yourself 

      4.     Draft your essay

      HW)  type your draft on Googledocs

      Wednesday/Thursday 6/8 and 6/9 

      1.  Sample college essay
      2.  Writing seminar with one student paper copied for the entire class
      3.  Teacher conferencing
      4.  Peer editing to the College Essay rubric

      HW)  final typed draft of college essay
      White day students final due 6/14
      Green day students final due 6/13

      Friday
      Upfront magazine reading
      Senior last assembly