English 2 - Quarter 4

"We inadvertently place limits on ourselves. Physically and mentally, there are no limits. There is only a place where you make the decision quit yourself or your team."

Assignment & Task Calendar

Week 35: May 5 - 9

Quote of the Week

"...rising familiarity with a text and fluency in reading it can create an illusion of mastery."

— Peter C. Brown

#75 - Partner Podcast: Year Reflection

Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9

Question

What does it mean to reflect?

Lesson

We will discuss the expectations of the assignment and what it means to have a discussion.

Strategy

Get and keep the attention of the audience

Outline

Be engaging / entertaining yet informative simultaneous

Intro / exit music

Practice before recording

Be memorable

Readings

Various past assignments

Activity

I will research, plan, outline, and produce an audio & visual discussion podcast no less than 8 minutes with a partner that explores and reflects my educational growth throughout the year.

#75 A & B - Partner Podcast: EOY Reflections

Week 36: May 12 - 16

Quote of the Week

"Every natural love will rise again and live forever in this country; but none will rise again until it has been buried."

— C. S. Lewis

#75 - Partner Podcast: End of the Year Reflection

Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16

Question

What does it mean to reflect?

Lesson

We will discuss the expectations of the assignment and what it means to have a discussion.

Strategy

Get and keep the attention of the audience

Outline

Be engaging / entertaining yet informative simultaneous

Intro / exit music

Practice before recording

Be memorable

Readings

Various past assignments

Activity

I will research, plan, outline, and produce an audio & visual discussion podcast no less than 8 minutes with a partner that explores and reflects my educational growth throughout the year.

#75 A & B - Partner Podcast: EOY Reflections

Week 37: May 19 - 23

Quote of the Week

"And so for a time it looked as if all the adventures were coming to an end; but that was not to be."

— C. S. Lewis

Friday, May 23

Summertime!

Whether you thrived or survived,

enjoy your summer break!

Week 28: March 17 - 21

Quote of the Week

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

— Philippians 4:13

#59 - Bell Work

#60 - Author's Messay: Literary, Informational, and Argumentative Text

#61 - DMAC Test 4.1

Monday, March 17

Student Holiday

Tuesday, March 18 - Friday, March 21

Question

What is the difference between literary texts and informational and argumentative texts?

Lesson

We will read and analyze three teacher-provided texts from different genres (a literary, an informational, and an argumentative text) on the same topic to identify and synthesize the genre characteristics used by each author.

Strategy

Synthesizing

Interacting with Text

Meaning / Interpretation / Analysis

Reflecting

Claim / Author's Message

Readings

"Between Then and Now"

"The Adolescent Mind: Between Change and Identity"

"Why Teenage Struggles Should Be Taken Seriously"

Activity

I will (1) identify each author’s message, (2) explain how genre characteristics and author’s craft reveal each author’s message about the topic, (3) determine similarities and differences in the authors’ messages/perspectives about the topic, and (4) create a thematic statement.

#59 - Bell Work

#60 - Assignment

#61 - DMAC Test 4.1

Week 29: March 24 - 28

Quote of the Week

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

— Joshua 1:9

#62 - Bell Work

#63 - Author's Message: Literary, Informational, and Argumentative Text

#64 - DMAC Test 4.2

Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28

Question

What is the difference between literary texts and informational and argumentative texts?

Lesson

We will read and analyze three teacher-provided texts from different genres (a literary, an informational, and an argumentative text) on the same topic to identify and synthesize the genre characteristics used by each author.

Strategy

Synthesizing

Interacting with Text

Meaning / Interpretation / Analysis

Reflecting

Claim / Author's Message

Readings

"Between Then and Now"

"The Adolescent Mind: Between Change and Identity"

"Why Teenage Struggles Should Be Taken Seriously"

Activity

I will (1) identify each author’s message, (2) explain how genre characteristics and author’s craft reveal each author’s message about the topic, (3) determine similarities and differences in the authors’ messages/perspectives about the topic, and (4) create a thematic statement.

#62 - Bell Work

#63 - Assignment

#64 - DMAC Test 4.2

Week 30: March 31 - April 4

Quote of the Week

"When sorrows come, they come not single spies but in battalions."

— William Shakespeare

#65 - Bell Work

#66 - Revising and Editing Notes

#67 - DMAC Test Tutoring

Monday, March 31 - Friday, April 4

Question

How do effective revising and editing strategies improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing?

Lesson

We will revise and edit written work by identifying and correcting errors in grammar, sentence structure, clarity, and coherence to improve overall writing quality.

Strategy

ARMS

CUPS

Revise for:

Clarity

Organization

Development

Edit for:

Capitalization

Punctuation

Spelling

Usage

Readings

AI / Chat GPT

Task list of items to research

Activity

I will apply revising and editing strategies to enhance my writing by making it clearer, more organized, and grammatically correct.

#65 - Bell Work

#66 - Revising and Editing Notes

#67 - DMAC Test 403

Week 31: April 7 - 11

Quote of the Week

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

— Psalms 34:18

#68 - Perspective

Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11

Question

How does perspective shape the way individuals understand and interpret events or experiences?

Lesson

We will explore how different perspectives influence understanding of a story, event, or issue; compare and contrast perspectives using textual or visual evidence; and discuss why acknowledging multiple viewpoints is important.

Strategy

Metacognition

Readings

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” by James Thurber

"Almost Thirteen" by Bill McAdams Jr.

"Are You Living an Insta Lie? Social Media Vs. Reality"

Activity

I will identify the perspective presented in a text or scenario; explain how that perspective affects the meaning or message; and reflect on how considering other perspectives can change my own thinking.

#68 - Perspective

Week 32: April 14 - 18

Quote of the Week

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."

— Abraham Lincoln

#69 - Bell Work

#70 - Lessons Through Perspective

Monday, April 14 - Thursday, April 17

Question

What steps can you take to broaden your understanding and help students develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others around them?

Lesson

We will explore how different perspectives influence understanding of a story, event, or issue; compare and contrast perspectives using textual or visual evidence; and discuss why acknowledging multiple viewpoints is important.

Strategy

Help you?

Get in the way?

Irrelevant?

Readings

John 8:1-11 - Adulterous Woman

Luke 15:11-32 - The Parable of the Lost Son

Luke 10:25-37 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Matthew 14:22-36 - Jesus Walks on the Water

Activity

I will identify the perspective presented in a text or scenario; explain how that perspective affects the meaning or message; and reflect on how considering other perspectives can change my own thinking.

#69 - Bell Work

#70 - Lessons Through Perspective (Submit each activity daily)

Friday, April 18

Good Friday!

"It is finished."

Week 33: April 21 - 25

Quote of the Week

"The first rule of economics is that there is an infinite number of desires chasing a finite number of goods, services and resources. The first rule of politics is to ignore the first rule of economics."

— Thomas Sowell

#71 - Bell Work

Copy of #70 - Lessons Through Perspective

Monday, April 21 - Thursday, April 24

Question

How can using a Works Cited page and/or Bibliography enhance the research process as a writer?

Lesson

We will review the research plan and how to create a month cost of living budget based on a monthly salary.

Strategy

Organizing Research

Citation Skills

Citation Tools within Google Docs

Annotated Bibliography

Readings

Various research methods

Activity

I will gather relevant information that will aid in delivery of your message and purpose through a well-developed annotated bibliography.

#71 - Bell Work

#72 - Research Annotated Bibliography

Friday, April 25

Student Holiday

Week 34: April 28 - May 2

Quote of the Week

"Research is creating new knowledge."

— Neil Armstrong

#73 - Bell Work

#72 - Career & Cost of Living Research

Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 2

Question

How can using a Works Cited page and/or Bibliography enhance the research process as a writer?

Lesson

We will review the research plan and how to create a month cost of living budget based on a monthly salary.

Strategy

Organizing Research

Citation Skills

Citation Tools within Google Docs

Annotated Bibliography

Readings

Various research methods

Activity

I will gather relevant information that will aid in delivery of your message and purpose through a well-developed annotated bibliography.

#73 - Bell Work

#72 - Research Annotated Bibliography