Monday, September 1 - Friday, September 5

Lesson

We will

• learn how to locate and evaluate credible sources for research.

• summarize the main ideas of each source clearly and accurately.

• analyze the purpose, credibility, and perspective of each source.

• connect each source to our research question or topic.

• practice academic integrity by citing sources correctly in MLA format.

I will 

• find four reliable sources that support my research question.

• write a concise summary for each source in my own words.

• evaluate the usefulness and credibility of each source.

• explain how each source relates to my research focus.

• correctly format my annotated bibliography using MLA guidelines.

Strategy

Analysis

MLA Formatting

Citation tool inside Google Docs

Readings

Self-Selected informational text based on research topic

Activity

#11 - Bell Work

#12 - Annotated Bibliography

Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12

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Monday, September 15 - Friday, September 19

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Monday, September 22 - Friday, September 26

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Monday, September 29 - Friday, October 3

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Monday, August 4

Student Holiday

Tuesday, August 5

Student Holiday

Wednesday, August 6 - Friday, August 8

Lesson

We will discuss foundational reading comprehension skills in order to effectively read and analyze any text. 

I will use pre-reading strategies, create annotations, use reading comprehension skills to respond in writing, and collaborate with peers on specific topics and genre characteristics of various readings. 

Strategy

Interpretation, Questioning, Interacting, Discussing, Inferences, Connections, Monitoring Comprehension, Genre Characteristics, Theme, Vocabulary, Connotation, Denotation, Collaborating, Active Listening, and etc. etc. 

Readings

"Invictus" by William Ernest Henley

"Excerpt from: "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Activity

#1 - Bell Work

#2 - Annotations to Improve Reading Comprehension

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

Lesson

We will 

• read selected excerpt from Self-Reliance and annotate for thematic connections to William Ernest Henley’s poem “Invictus”

I will 

• explore Emerson’s ideas of individualism and nonconformity

• compare the messages and tones

• create Venn Diagram for tone, message, and figurative language

• create outline for comparative analysis paragraph (ATC response)

• write a comparative analysis paragraph

• discuss the texts using textual evidence and prepared questions

Strategy

Prompt analysis

Create text structure

Venn diagram

Proper introductions with AT&T

Textual evidence introductions

Comparative analysis paragraph

Socratic seminar

Readings

Excerpt from: "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Activity

#3 - Bell Work

#4 - Comparative Analysis Paragraph & Socratic Seminar

Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22

Lesson

We will

• analyze how authors use characterization, theme, and literary devices to develop meaning in a text.

• evaluate an author’s purpose and how tone and style contribute to the message.

• compare and contrast the perspectives on individuality, freedom, and resilience in Harrison Bergeron, Invictus, and Self-Reliance.

• synthesize ideas from multiple genres to form and defend our own interpretations.

I will

• identify and explain examples of direct and indirect characterization and how they contribute to the theme.

• determine and support themes using strong and relevant textual evidence.

• analyze literary devices such as irony, symbolism, tone, and imagery across different works.

• draw connections between the central ideas in Harrison Bergeron, Invictus, and Self-Reliance to explain how each text views individuality and freedom.

• present my analysis through discussion and written responses that clearly explain my thinking with evidence.

Strategy

Text to text connections

Theme tracing

Characterization (STEAL)

Satire analysis

Quick writes: evidence based and analytical writing

Readings

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s short story “Harrison Bergeron”

Activity

#5 - Bell Work

#6 - DMAC Written Test

#7 - DMAC Multiple Choice Test

Monday, August 25 - Friday, August 29

Lesson

We will 

• explore a topic of academic or personal interest that you want to become more informed about 

• researching credible and reliable sources

• producing an annotated bibliography that organizes your source material

• delivering a verbal presentation of your findings to your classmates

I will 

• define your research question and topic

• refine and narrow your research question

• consider the differences between primary and secondary sources, propose your research topic

• create a plan to research

• conduct research on your topic

• collect information from sources

• examine your chosen sources for reliability and credibility in a notes page

Strategy

Researching credible and reliable sources

Readings

Topic list located on #9

Various readings from research

Activity

#8 - Bell Work

#9 - Topic Selection & Brainstorming

#10 - MAP Testing