American Literature Agenda Period 4

End of Semester Reflection. Click here to access.
Final Exam.
Revise Character Analysis Micro-Essay
Watch A Raisin in The Sun, if time permits.

Period 5 American Literature

Close Reading Questions for Discussion and Writing

1.       Do we know what Walter looks like?

2.       What remarks are made about Ruth’s appearance?  And Benetha’s appearance? Which character makes these remarks?

3.       What might it reveal about the character who remarks on Ruth’s and Beneatha’s appearance? What does it show about him.

4.       Do you think Walter normally eats scrambled eggs for breakfast? Why or why not?

5.       Why do you think ruth scrambles Walter’s eggs?

6.       How might Ruth have hurt Walter’s feelings when she tells Travis they don’t have any money and not to ask from Grandma?

7.       Why do you think Beneatha doesn’t believe in God? Out of all the people in the Younger household, why might it make “sense” for her not to?

8.       Why do you think Lorraine Hansberry wanted there to be a 15 year age difference between Beneatha and Walter Lee? What purpose does it serve?

9.       Walter is a chauffeur.  If you don’t know what this is, look up the definition.  Now, why might this job be “symbolic” and ironic?

10.    What things does Beneatha do that indicate her sense of entitlement?

American Literature period 4 Homework

1. Compare and Contrast Joseph Asagi and George Murchinson.  How are they different? In what ways are they alike? Your response must include adjectives and be at least a paragraph that is WELL WRITTEN and PUNCTUATED CORRECTLY.

Final Exam Topics to Review

Final Exam Review Topics
How to Study: Begin reviewing returned assignments.  SOAPS arent as important as your questions to The South; The Other America; A Raisin in the Sun Study Questions, etc.  Pick a text or source and read it and annotate. Anticipate the questions I will ask based off of the material and what we have deemed important.

American Literature Period 4

"A Raisin in The Sun" Scene 2
1. Why do you think Hansberry (the author) has Travis get the check? Really think....
2.  "You're my children, but how different we done become....."
Explain the generation gap that exists in the Younger Household.
3.  Do you think that Walter really values a college education? Find a piece of textual detail to support your answer.
4. What details suggest that George Murchinson doesn't want to be associated with Africa, even though he is Black.
5. Who do you feel is most in need of counseling: Ruth; Walter; or Beneatha? Explain your answer.

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American Literature Period 4 Exit Slip

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Agenda for American Literature Periods 4 and 5

American Literature Period 4 Agenda

Please be on your best behavior as I am away at a training with other 11th grade teachers. Ms. Wells will call or text me if needed.
1. Complete the essay reflection based on the draft that you wrote on a character from "A Raisin in The Sun". Link is here: Character Analysis Draft Reflection
2.  Watch Act 1 Scene 2 of A Raisin in the Sun.  Then Complete the Study Questions (front/back) and submit to Ms. Wells

American Literature Period 5 Agenda 
1. Work in pairs to complete the following questions based on our reading and viewing "A Raisin in The Sun".  Write the number of the questions, but you do not have to write the questions. You should be able to answer 14 out of the 18 questions. If you can't re-read.  Then, AFTER answering and submitting your work to Ms. Wells (be sure to include NAME, DATE, PERIOD, Heading), you will Watch Scene 2.  Be ready to read in class tomorrow!!!!

American Literature Period 5

American Literature Period 5
On Thursday, I will attend a training for all 11th grade teachers. Please bring your devices, be on your best behavior, and bring your headphones. You will have an online assignment on A Raisin in The Sun and learning more about the author, Lorraine Hansberry. 

Close Reading Questions, "A Raisin in The Sun"

Close Reading Questions:
1.       Who gets up first in the Younger household? What might this suggest about rank?

2.       Why is little Travis so sleepy? What cant he go to sleep at night?

3.       Why cant the Younger family easily use their restroom? What does this reveal about their social class or status?

4.       Why does Walter give Travis a dollar, only later to have to ask for carfare? What does this suggest about Walter as a father?

5.       Why does Ruth scold Walter and tell him that he never says anything “new”?

6.       What plan does Walter have and how does Ruth figure in it?

7.       What details suggest that Ruth is tired?

8.       What details suggest what kind of grandma Lena is?

American Literature period 4 and 5

Finish the Literary Term Sheet with at least one example from, "A Raisin in The Sun".
Re-read "A Raisin in the Sun" as needed.

Happy Holidays: American Literature Period 4 and 5 Thanksgiving Break Work!

1. Read your Article of the Week, distributed on Thursday. Complete your SOAPS Sheet; Academic Summary.
2. Complete your Character Grid/Chart for "A Raisin in The Sun" based on the parts we have read.
3. Re-read the opening scene, including the narration of "A Raisin in The Sun" and sketch the Younger Apartment on the Square handout.
4. Continue reading your Independent Reading. Complete at least one set of 4 journals.have parents initial your reading log!

American Literature Periods 4 and 5: How much is $10,000 and How Much Could It Buy

Our play, " A Raisin in The Sun" takes places in Chicago in the 1950's.  Here's how much things cost during that time.  This way, we can understand exactly how much $10,000 was worth, what it could buy, and how it was especially exceptional for a black family to have it.
Click here for worksheet. How Much Was $10,000 Worth

American Literature Period 5: One Page Essay

In a one page written response feel free to answer several of the following questions: What was the Great Migration? When did it happen? Why did it happen? How does it demonstrate independence? What were some of the factors that influenced the Great Migration: push/pull factors? Where did the migrants go? What states did they flee? How did the Migration impact the South? The North? Why is migration important?

American Literature Period 4

Complete Questions 13-18 from "A Raisin in The Sun" Study Guide.  Today, we read the entire scene beginning on page 1548- to page 1557.

All Students Who Attended the Field Trip, "Valley of The Heart"

Please write a one page reflection (minimum), musing on any of the following questions:
--What aspect of the play, "Valley of The Heart" most surprised or astonished you? Why?
--Which scene or scenes did you find most moving? Emotional?
--Luiz Valdez, author of "Zoot Suit" and "Valley of The Heart"includes Spanish/Spanglish and Japanese in the play.  What impact did his use of these languages have for you? How did they add a sense of authenticity to the play? Now do you see the power of including how folk really speak in your own narratives?
--What connections did you make to The Great Migration (period 4/5 students)? What about The Fall of Rome?...hint...there is one in terms of a character.....
--What about the minority/minority conflicts in the play that are difficult to admit.  In spite of the prejudice each group had toward each other, they came together. Do you think it is only under adversity, that minority groups will "come together"? What prevents a common understanding otherwise?
How did the play better help you to understand the common struggles that most all minorities experience?
-Anything else? What questions do you have?

American Literature Period 4

Final Drafts of Open Minds Due! Please use color and art thoughtfully. Include 3-4 push factors and 3-4 pull factors, plus your quotes, and data from the sources from The Great Migration.

American Literature Period 5

1. Final drafts of Open Minds are due tomorrow! Many students have already turned them in
2. Final drafts of "I Am Character Bio-Poems" are also due. 
3. Please don't forget dramatic reading of "A Raisin in The Sun". The following students are readers:
Elijah- Water
Relando-Travis
Jennifer--Beneatha
Chayla- Mama (Lena) Younger
Angelina- Ruth Younger (Walter's wife)

American Literature period 5

Continuing looking for and sketching out images on your rough draft sheet for your Open Mind.  Remember, it is a ROUGH DRAFT. We will work in class on the Final Draft.

American Literature period 5

Here is the link for the Smarter Balanced Reflection. Click here

American Literature Period 4

1. SOAPS AND AN ACADEMIC SUMMARY!!! Due Monday WHEN YOU WALK INTO CLASS. This time, complete your SOAPS based on ANY one of the Resources for the Great Migration that are posted on our blog, or even last weeks essay, "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson
2. Finish all of the questions except 1-3 from your Raisin in the Sun Study Guide.
3. Write one sentence with each vocabulary word from the "Raisin in the Sun" Study Guide.
4. Read your Independent Novel, 20 pages a day.  Only 2 Journals Due!
5. Rough Draft of Character Bio-poem or Character I Am Poem is due on Monday. 
You Men who attend the movie: Try to Take A Picture of Yourselves All together! Be on your best behavior!

American Literature period

What did you predict or notice or say? Post it here: Answergarden

American Literature Period 4 and 5

Agenda for American Literature Period 4
Good Afternoon! Today I am at work but not teaching your class. Follow the instructions of Ms. Letha Wells. DO NOT talk and make side conversations with her; rather get your work done! To make up for not turning in journals--you will bring your novel every day this week for Silent Reading. We will then do one journal IN CLASS Daily.
Agenda:
1. The Great Migration Review Sheet. Complete and upload into schoology. Link is here: The Great Migration Review Sheet (download/make your own copy of the document before typing in it)
2. Read the Great Migration, "I AM" Character Analysis Poem and Open Mind Directions.
3. Complete your SOAPS from your Article of the Week and upload or submit a paper copy.
4. Lorraine Hansberry Biography Work.

Agenda for American Literature Period 5
Good Afternoon! Ms. Wells will distribute the Reflective Journal Handouts. 
Today, you will explore several resources from The Great Migration.  The Original Post of Resources is located under Wednesday, October 17, 2018. 

"The South" Close Reading Questions American Literature period 4

American Lit. peroid 4 Directions: Be sure to finish these questions. You will have a 4 question quiz on the poem tomorrow. 

 Close Reading Questions

1.       Why do you think, the speaker of the poem, “The South” calls the south: Beast Strong and idiot brained?

2.       What is the connotation of lazy, laughing, South?

3.       What is the blood that is on the South’s mouth?

4.       List as many reasons historically why “those who are Black would love her”.

5.        In the line beginning “beautiful like a woman, seductive as a dark eyed whore…” Hughes uses an extended metaphor to compare the south to a woman. Draw a Venn Diagram to identify, what similarities does a Woman have to the South?

6.       What is syphilitic? Use your device and look up syphilis? What was the Tuskegee experiment?

7.        For what reason might the North be cold?

8.       Why do you think the speaker says the south has him and people like him under a “spell?”

Exploring The Great Migration

Why do people migrate? Click here to share your response: Why Do People Migrate

Today, In order to prepare and understand the play "A Raisin in The Sun", we will explore several short and long videos and readings on The Great Migration. Watch/listen to at least 3 videos--one of which should be longer in length (30-40 minutes) take notes, and then complete the reflective journal. I have hyperlinked sites to Wikipedia about the Great Migration as well as about the play itself.  In your Reflective Journal, you should demonstrate mastery of the Who? What? When"Why? Where? How Many? How Come? Lasting Impact of The Great Migration.
1. Fresh Air Interview with Isabel Wilkerson
2. Long Lasting Impact of the Great Migration
3. History Channel: Great Migration Videos
4. The Great Migration in Pictures
5. C-Span Video: The Great Migration 29 minutes long
6. The Great Migration-Stanford Lecture--be sure to watch
7. PBS Video: The Great Migration 
8. KCET: The Great Migration Creating A New Black Identity in Los Angeles
9.  The African-American Migration Story
10. The African-American Woman and the Great Migration
11. The Great Migration 
12. Ted Talk: The Great Migration and the Power of A Single Decision by Isabel Wilkerson
13. Mapping the Great Migration
14. Visualizing The Great Migration
15. Educator Guide and Map

American Literature Period 5

Dear Students, please be on your best behavior while I am away at the dentist. After today, I should have one more appointment.
Today, you will continue to dig in deep with the speech The Other America.  I am not sure that you will be able to listen to it as the link is not available unless you listen from your phone. In any case, today, you will do a few things with your speech:
1. Complete A SOAPS on The Other America.  You may work with a partner, but you may not work with more than one other partner. You may upload your SOAPS into Schoology, so you should download a COPY of the Blank SOAPS form.  Or, you can make your own!
2. Create Levels of Questions using the Other America. Create three level 1 (Right There), 3 Author and You; and Three On My Own.  The Chart to Assist you can be found here: Question and Answer Chart
3. Write your own Academic Summary for "The Other America" Upload it into Schoology. The summary must be at least 6-8 sentences or more and this must be uploaded, even if your SOAPS is handwritten. If there are not enough paper SOAPS copies, you may write it out on paper.

American Literature Period 5 Remind App

Click the link that follows to join the American Literature Remind Class
This way, I can send reminders to your phone about Major Assignments, or weekly assignments like your Article of the Week and Weekly Reading Journals. I can also send you the agenda or reminders when I am not here because of a doctors appoint or training!

The Other America Period 4

1. How did you respond or react to The Other America? Which parts of the speech really moved you either because of their description, logic, the fact that you can relate; hope; sadness? Write a one page reflection in which you share how you felt, parts that moved you, parts that didnt seem as if they took place in 1967.  You must have at least 4 specific quotes or parts of quotes if the quote is tooo long.....
2. How might you respond to the Other America, if you were a:
Teacher; Parent; Job Trainer; President of the United States or Governor of California
Unemployed Man or Woman
School Principal; Politician; Real Estate Agent
Manager; or College Admissions Counselor
Rapper; or Poet or Visual Artist; Talk Show Host (like Dr. Phil; Oprah; Steve, etc)
Pick one and brainstorm a creative response, show, or action you would take as a result of the issues still being relevant.

American Literature Period 4

Remind app: Click the link here to join Remind. Remind is an app that lets me send out messages and reminders to you and/or your parents.  The goal is always your improved achievement.
Remind Period 4 Join Link

The Other America

In class, I informed you that you would respond creatively to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Speech, "The Other America" . Here are a few tentative projects and ways to respond. Read over all, and begin deciding how you would like to respond to the text creatively .
1. Select three or four member of the class and assume different personas and produce a real live talk show in which you address issues that are present in "The Other America" that are still present today. Perhaps your guests will be teachers, social workers, professors.  Create a script and discussion questions that your guests could answer based on your reading, understanding and application of "The Other America"

Homework: American Literature Period 5 The Other America

Finish the Close Reading Questions that you did not turn in (The Drawing & The Summary). Also, add three more statements that you agree with from the speech and one more question and one more surprise on your chart. 
: The Other America. Today, we will do tedious work of discussing; thinking; translating; researching, drawing; reflecting and interpreting a part of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech.
Discuss: Why do you think Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, begins with, "there are several things that one could talk about before such a large, concerned, and enlightened audience."
1. Define Enlightened. Why do you think King calls his audience enlightened? Does he mean it or is he being ironic?
2. Use the paper given you at the beginning of class to draw images of the "Two Americas" as depicted by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
3. Talk & Write: When King says, "little children in the other America are forced to grow up with clouds of inferiority forming everyday in their little mental skies" he is using a metaphor.  Why does he compare a cloud to inferiority?
4.  What other ethnic or racial groups does King address who also live in the "Other America"?
5.  Discuss: Why do you think King also includes Appalachian or Poor Whites in his speech?
6.  Summarize: Who are poor whites? where do they normally/historically live?
7.  Interpret and Reflect: King says that African-Americans live in a "triple ghetto". Do you think your race, or ethnic group lives in a multitudinous ghetto? Name them. 
8.  Discuss: Do you think the struggle today is much more difficult than the struggle yesterday?
9.  Dr. King says that some people who came to march quickly in Selma and Birmingham did not do so in Chicago, which is a large urban midwest city.  Why do you think this is the case? 

Pre Academic Vocabulary Quiz

Please click the link to be taken to your Academic Verb Quiz. No name, no grade! Link here: Academic Verb Quiz

Homework for Period 4 and 5 Contrastive Letter Analysis

What changes in length, subject matter addressed, punctuation marks, sentence type did you make as a result of changing your audience? Write a reflection about the changes made in both letters, then bring them both to class on Thursday.
period 5: What conditions are still the same or worse? List some of the conditions that Dr. Martin Luther King notes on pages 2-4 that are the same, haven't changed, or have even become worse even in 2018

Being Skilled At Rhetoric Homework periods 4 and 5

1. Compose a letter (2 paragraph) to a good friend, or family member about anything you would like, may be your summer, or maybe the beginning of school; a hobby, the latest game or song that you like.  Use language to demonstrate your comfort level and closeness with your audience.  Please write this on paper. Do not upload to Schoology, rather have ready to turn in when the bell rings.

American Literature periods 4 and 5

Dear Students, Please follow the agenda, and be the well-behaved class that you are when I am there.
1. Sit in your assigned seats, and follow our Friday Academic Routine: 1. Journal Writing.  You may write on your own regular aper if it takes too long to get your journal. Topic: Friday Freewrite
2.  Next 12 minutes: READ your own Expository Text of the Week.  You may listen, or read your own article or blogpost from the approved locations. You may begin your SOAPS which is due MONDAY. The SOAPS Sheets are by the window in the large paper holder. 
3. SSR: Silent Reading of Independent Reading Novel.  Last 15-20 minutes of class, reading and working on your Independent Reading Journals.  4 are due Monday w/initials from parent (2 Entries Friday, 1 Saturday, 1 Sunday).  5. If you have additional time, you may use Quizlet to review the academic verbs.  If you have not done so, you may submit your Dear Ms. Guy Letter. first, you must read my letter which I finally uploaded to this blog under class readings/handouts.  Then, you may upload in Schoology or to my email. The Guest Teacher will leave a note with any class disruptions or in appropriate behavior. 
Enjoy your weekend!

Homework American Literature Period 4/Period 5

1.Period 4. Carefully read and listen to Dr. Martin Luther King's Speech "The Other America". It is your copy, so mark it, annotate it, circle words, jot down ideas you like that may not be on our copy.
2. Then using the handout given to you today, fill out each section: Find 6 statements from the written essay OR from what you listened to that you AGREE WITH. Write down 2 surprises; 3 questions and 4 important thoughts.  These may come from wha you HEAR or READ from the Speech.  Only listen to about minute 12 or 13.

American Literature Period 5
Complete your Group Multiple Choice Assessment of the eight questions you and your group members created.  Remember: 2 Comprehension Questions; 2 Negation Questions; 2 Vocabulary Questions; 1 Grammar Question and 1 Tone or Rhetorical Device Question.  If you decided to complete on a poster, must be done before period 5!

American Literature Periods 4 and 6

What evidence is there that like the speaker in, "I,Too" that WE live in TWO Americas? Write down as many thoughts, ideas, social phenomenon that support or point two the notion that we live in two Americas.  Then be prepared to share.

The Other America. As we read, listen, use your board if possible, to record words, phrases and ideas that are poignant or important to you. Be prepared to share.

American Literature Homework: Periods 4 and 5

1. You pick your own reading and complete your Expository Text of The Week SOAPS.  Upload it to Schoology.
2. Be ready to turn in 20 sentences with academic vocabulary. No more extensions. Be ready to turn in or have already uploaded, "T, Too" your own version by 8:00 am Monday.  No more extensions.
3. Read your Independent Reading Novel for 40 minutes and get two signatures on the two reading journals that you will get stamped on Monday!!!!

HOMEWORK FOR American Literature Periods 4 and 5

Today, we will explore Periods in American Literature before re-reading I, Too by Langston Hughes, sharing our levels of questions and Open Minds.  We will then read our class Article of the Week, Too Much Pressure by Colleen Wenke.  For homework, we will write our own version of I, Too due Thursday.
1. Be sure to write a rough draft, then a final draft of I,Too by Langston Hughes using your own experiences.  Be sure to follow the directions!
2. Select any 20 Academic Verbs and construct sentences with them demonstrating you understand how to use the word.  If you don't understand, copy the sentences from an online source, but change the names or situations to make them familiar to you.
3. Don't forget Parent Signature on new Independent Reading Program.
4. Look for a novel, if you haven't already found one for independent reading!
5. Continue to review Academic Verbs on our quizlet!

Favorite Authors and Places to Find Cool Books

Here are a few links to find cool books both in our King/Drew Library; the new public library, or in Target or Amazon.  Browse a few of these lists to find something good!
Quick Picks for Teen Readers
Kwame Alexander Discusses the Crossover 
Children of Blood and Bone
Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned by Walter Mosley. And other books by Walter Mosely
13 YA Novels by Latino Authors We All Should Read
8 Latino Protagonists We Wished We Had As Teenagers
Popular Teen Sports Books 
YA Books with Minority Characters
11 Diverse Young Adult Books that Are Tackling Serious issues

Reading Survey & Quizlet Join: American Literature Periods 4 and 5

Please complete the online reading survey of reading interests and habits. You may find the link here: Reading Survey

Please also follow the respective links to join Quizlet.  I will use quizlet for you to reenforce vocabulary; academic testing terms and literary devices.
Quizlet Link to Join Period 5

Quizlet Link to Join Period 4

I, Too Open Mind

1. Use your feelings about being a minority in the United States, plus ideas or thoughts from the poem, "I,Too" by Langston Hughes, and your CLOZE Vocabulary to create an Open Mind exploring the question: What does it Mean to be A Minority in The United States?  You may view the Open Mind Example here: Open Mind Example. Your Open Mind can have cut outs of pictures or images, your own images, and adjectives (words to describe how it might feel). You must have no fewer than 8 words; 6 pictures or images

Academic Verb Cross Word

Here is the link to our crossword: Academic Verbs. Carefully read each clue, then enter the academic verb from your academic wordlist that best fits the clue. Use pencil!

Am Literature Period 4

1. Finish reading your commentary, then complete your SOAPS Analysis and Academic Summary. Use Academic Language! You need not complete the tone or vocabulary or context part of the SOAPS.
2. Re-read the poem, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes.  Create three questions that you might have thought while reading the poem.  Then, complete using complete sentences, the questions on the sheet.

Where Can I Find Op-eds and Commentary?

Each Monday, you will read and respond to an Expository Text of the Week. These may be Magazine Articles and Op-Eds or Commentaries;  News Stories and Podcasts; or print Editorials.  To help guide you, here are some resources, likes and places you might want to check out as you begin your journey.
18 New York Times Articles to Read Before Eighteen 
Radio Rookies: Youth Radio from New York
Latino USA: Radio Journal of News and Culture from A Latino Perspective
Very Smart Brothas
The Huffington Post: communities Black Voices; Queer Voices; Women's Voices; Latino Voices
The Root: Black News, Culture, Opinion

All Things Latina Podcast (Spotify)

In The Thick: Issues of Race, Ethnicity and Culture

Living For We

The Griot Podcasts

New Author: Michael Harriot:  His works can be found here: https://thegrio.com/author/michael-harriot/

What Exactly Do We Read and Learn About in American Literature?

Today, we will browse the Course Description for American Literature. The purpose is to be clear about the expectations for this course in terms of the reading, writing and speaking and listening domains.  Jot down any thing: words, phrases, numbers, sentences that surprise, resonate, or trouble you.

American Lit. Period 4

Dont forget: If you did not submit your Padlet response to the reading, "How to Be An Active Reader" you may still submit it but now you must have 20 posts. Your posts are similar to dialectical journals. Select a sentence from the article, retype it and respond to it in Padlet. You may also pose questions and identify why you agree with statements in the article.
2. Letter to futureme.org
3. If you did not submit the Dear Ms. Guy letter on Schoology, you still can.

Am. Lit Homework period 5

1. First, finish reading or hearing your Expository Text of the Week. 2. Complete your SOAPS Sheet.
3. Academic Summary for your article. 4. Finish your Anticipation Guide

The Two Americas and The American Dream

American Literature Unit #1 

American Literature periods 4 and 5

Today, you continued to read a story-- Ordeal by Cheque. You will also begin reading an article from a college text entitled, "How to Be An Active Reader." While you read, you will record your reactions to Ordeal by Cheque and The Article.  What does it mean to read? How did you make sense of the text? as well as the main idea of sections or segments, your questions, and connection using an online tool called Padlet.  Here is an unfinished example.  You will sign-up for Padlet, select a background that is clear and appropriate and while reading, you will record and create at least 14 posts in reaction and response to our text.
2. You will also finish your SOAPS and academic response to your Song, Film or TV Show.

TQRP English Language Learner Pre-Assessment Link

Hi there! Please take this short 10 question assessment about English Language Learners and Language Acquisition. I promise-- we will review the answers!
English Language Learners Survey

TQRP Homework

Dear TQRP Participant: Check the "period" or session # below for your homework.  You must upload/email it to MSLRGUY@GMAIL.COM by 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Session #3: Read both the scenarios on Marisol and Miguel. For each scenario, identify the students strengths; weaknesses/opportunities and what you would do to bolster their achievement both ACADEMICALLY and DEVELOPMENTALLY/Socially. Remember, learning a language is a socio-emotional, psychological process and NOT just a linguistic one!

Session #2: We began reading the article, "Changing Course for Long Term English Language Learners". Finish reading the article then respond: (Again):
--How does Marisol transition or turn into Miguel? Use evidence from the article, hint, hint....
--What techniques/strategies can students get so that they WILL NOT transition into Miguel (that is Long Term English Learners)? 
--What is Academic Language and how is it different from "casual" Basic Interpersonal Communication?
2. Explore the handouts on my blog. Then write down the name of one handout or activity that you found that you liked, and how you would use it in your classroom or in the future!

Session #1. Same as session #2 above--simply begin reading from, "What is a long Term English Learner?" on page 30 to page 31--the end.  Then complete all the activities for Session #2

Who Are The English Learners?

1st session Link: https://goo.gl/forms/yq0XpAgAIWFdqkal2

English Ten B Reflection on Memoir

1. What did you learn about the process of revision by reading your Memoir out loud?
2.  What score would you give your memoir based on the Autobiographical Rubric I gave you? Why? If you are between two levels, give yourself a .5 so for example, if you feel you are between a 3 and a 4, you would give yourself a 35 (3.5)
3. What things do you need to do to move your memoir up the rubric? What can you do at this time?
4. If there was no word limit or suggestion, which paragraph is the best?

Turn in this reflection.
Now, today, you will revise and resubmit your memoir, even if only your first paragraph or the paragraph that needs the most revision and work.

English Ten A/B

Which of the following TechTools would you like your teacher to use in your class? Take 6 minutes or so to browse, and then ten minutes to learn more and try out, if possible, one of the following Educational Technology Apps. Then write a letter to your next years teacher arguing for use of one or more of the apps in their classroom. Here is the link: The Ultimate List of Educational Digital Learning Tools

When finished, complete the Exit Slip as proof of your learning.

Period 1 Homework: Read 15-20 or ore pages of your novel and complete Reading Reaction Record

Period 2 Homework: Finish reading Two Kinds by Amy Tan. Link found here: https://www.rtsd.org/cms/lib/PA01000218/Centricity/Domain/319/TwoKindsfulltext.pdf
Then complete your SOAPS.  Continue reading your Summer Reading Text.

Agendas for Periods 1 and 2 June 28, 2018

   Agenda for English Ten A/B. Be sure you sit in your Assigned Seats! Helpers: Rodrigo; Janee; Nyla; Yannet. Period 2 Helpers: Cecilia; Jose; Zareah; Abraham

1.      1. Silent  Sustained Reading of their Summer Reading Novel 15 minutes

2.       Activity of Your Choice: I have them either: Write a Summary of their Reading or Complete A Somebody Wanted But So or Story Frame of their reading. See Handouts on Desk.

3.       Verb of the Day: Contrast. Please say this with the students. We say the verb  out loud, then do the Verbal Practice with Seat Partners; then the writing practice and academic paragraph on the back. See Handout.

4.       Additional Verb Practice (See Handout)

5.       Comprehension Check: Allow students to discuss and complete questions 1-7 in pairs before continuing “The Cold Equations”

6.       Continue Reading the Short Story, “The Cold Equations”. The Class is Reading the Short Story The Cold Equations.  The story is also cued up on the large computer. Simply click the pause button and the audio will begin where we left off.

7.       Throughout the story, feel free to check students comprehension by stopping the audio and asking them questions about the short story.

8.       If you finish the story in class have them write: a 1 page reaction to the story.  They should describe how they feel about Marilyn, her “breaking the rules”; the penalty; Barton, and how Marilyn’s character changes.  Are there any examples in today’s society where the penalty for breaking the rules is so severe? Discuss.

9.       Last 5-7 minutes of class, you may choose to collect the Chromebooks.

English 10B

A Note: Three students: Abraham; Eireunna; and Rodrigo have the class both first and second period. For this reason, your lessons should be different for period one and two.

 1.       Silent Sustained Reading of their Summer Reading Novel (2 students borrow books—Rodrigo and Jaysean).  15 minutes.

2.       Students select a passage and create a Reading Reaction Record (see Handout) based on their reading.

3.         Identifying Imagery in the Narrative Essay, “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan. Students work to identify three examples of the five types of Imagery using the Short Story, “Two Kinds”

4.       Students work in pairs to complete the SOAPS Sheet based on the handout, “Two Kinds”. They may work together but each student will submit a SOAPS sheet to you.

5.       For the last 30 minutes of class, students will continue revising their Autobiographical Narratives of their Six Word Memoirs.  They will need to use the Chromebooks to type and revise.  I allow them to listen to their headphones while typing.

English Ten B Period 2 Writing A Narrative Essay

What is a Narrative Essay or Autobiographical Incident?
What is A Narrative? What does writing one ask of me? 
What is A Narrative Essay?
5 Tips for Proofreading A Narrative Essay 
The Importance of Using Sensory Details in Writing

Practicing Academic Verbs Entrance Work English Ten A

1. Write a paragraph or couple of sentences in which you use argue and compare and their forms (argument; comparison and comparatively or comparable).
2. Then visit Quizlet and Practice our Academic Verbs Study Set. The link is here: Quizlet Study Set
3. The Cold Equations Full Text and Audio

English Ten A Period 1

1. Bring Your Summer Reading Novels on Monday!!!
2. Complete the Academic Verb of the Day Sheet.
3. Complete your Learning Target Reflection: For each Learning Target/Standard, place a + in the target you feel you have mastered. Place a - (minus) in the location if you need additional instruction in that area.
4. Read and review your Academic Word List (A,B,C) Brainstorm Sheet.
5. Complete your Author Review Sheet.

Learning About The Author

In anticipation of reading your Summer Reading Text, today, we will explore and learn more about the authors of the texts themselves.  You will use at least two webpages (wikipedia can be one of them) to learn about the authors of: The Shadow of The Wind; Salvage The Bones; The Hate You Give; The Fifth Season; and Oryx and Crake.  Specifically, you will research: the authors date, age, date of birth, birthplace, childhood, education, influences: music, homelife, schooling, values or ideas that the other writes about; the genre (type) of fiction the author writes; any awards they have won; any television or film adaptations of their novels.  You will use your information to complete the Author Biography Handouts.

Summer School 2018 English 10 A/B Opening Day Assessments

Today, I will gather more information about you in terms of opening day assessments.
Out goals/Objectives are: To Bond As a  Class and get to know each other!
To Review Rules/Procedures
To learn more about Learning Targets and the Academic Routines to help us Achieve them
To learn about my goals for you!
To give me a reading and writing thumbprint: SAT Practice 
To read a text: Hidden Intellectualism 
To Solidify Summer Reading Groups
To use the tools on this blog!
To Discuss and Read a Poem, "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks.
To Discuss Vocabulary

Summer Term 2018 Survey

Please follow the link to complete the survey for today: Summer Term 2018 English 10A/B Survey
Summer School Partial Syllabus

Summer Reading 2018

Congratulations on all of you who finished the year strong! For many of your you are now Seniors!!!!
If you have one or two classes to take during the Summer 2018 Semester, remember to try your absolute best!! If you DID not pick up your I-Search Essay, that is the only assignment that I have saved during the Summer. Visit me and you can pick up your paper. Also, please turn in your Study Sync Textbooks as well.  Lastly, I listed the Summer Reading Texts and Assignments for your Convenience the Summer Reading Texts and Assignments  ! Enjoy!

Presentation of I-Search Papers on Final Exam Periods 1, 3, 4

For your Final Exam, please come dressed in your King Drew best: Polo; slacks or skirt. You may bring heels or wear shoes other than sneakers. You will present your I-Search Paper Research Paper before the ENTIRE Class and in small groups.  I may videotape or take pictures.
To prepare: Please re-read your I-Search Paper. You may make Flash cards of the following information (and actually use the following vocabulary in your presentation)

Research Question

Experience with the Topic

The Literature

My Findings

Data Analysis

Flaws or Limitations

Recommendations

Additionally, you must present one graph or provide statistical evidence to the three best or most important questions on your survey as well as identify the number of survey respondents you had.  

American Literature Periods 1,4

The Great Gatsby. Please read Chapters 2-3 (or re-read). Feel free to take notes. Then answer the following:  1. Where is the Valley of The Ashes? 2. If Old money lives in East Egg and New Money lives in West egg, what social class lives in the Valley of The Ashes? 3. What can we infer about Tom's character if he has a mistress (Side chic) and he wants Nick to meet her? 4. What can we infer about George Wilson based on how Tom talks to him? 5. Describe Myrtle, Tom's mistress. How is she different from Daisy? 6. What happens when the group goes to Myrtle's sisters apartment?

American Literature All Classes

I-Search Papers: typed, double spaced with bibliographies are fully due on Friday. No paper, your grade will be severely impacted. Plagiarized or cheated papers, you will earn a grade of zero which is the same as not submitting a paper.
2. Please bring The Great Gastby! We must read at least to chapter 6 in order to view the film!
3. On your final exam date, you will: present your research in front of the class.

American Literature Periods 1,3,4

Additional Surveys to Complete. 

Valiente's Survey on Housing Discrimination (Adults only) Kennedi Harris
Ronald Monk Survey
Lilibeth Leal Survey
Mauricio Survey
Hector L's Survey
Charlie Molina Survey
Kirra Smith Survey The Politics of Hair
Cameron Jackson's Survey on Masculinity

Student Surveys

Dear Students: As you know, we are conducting surveys in order to complete I-Search Papers.  Please take the time to complete the following surveys. First complete the survey IN YOUR CLASS PERIOD. DO NOT TAKE THE SAME SURVEY TWICE. If you can prove that you took 3 different surveys on 3 different topics, you will earn 30 points. Surveys must be completed by Saturday morning at 6 a.m. If your survey is not poted today by 1:45, Ms. Guy is unable to post it. 
Peter Gonzalez Survey on Housing Discrimination
Isiah Lasley Survey on Black Male Unemployment (for AA males)
Eireanna L. Hair Survey
Mikaila Wilson Survey on Beauty Standards
Devin Gross Survey: Choices Women Make
Blanca Parades Survey Period 4
Carlos Arias Survey Period 4
Brandon Adams Caesar Survey on Men and Work
Darianna Garcia Survey
Arlene Lopez Survey period 4
Rosa's Survey
Leo's Survey 
Prestons Survey
Alexis Survey on Gentrification 
Devin Watts Survey on Housing Discrimination
Ashley D's Survey on Beauty
Rickquel Rhodes Survey

Period 1 Surveys
Destinee Samson Survey The Politics of Black Hair
Jennifer Tapia: Career Choices Women Face
Keontae Johnson
Aakiyah Mosely Beauty Standards
Christian Lino survey: Underemployment
Diana's Survey on Housing Discrimination (Student Appropriate)
Khafre Samson Gentrification Survey

Period 3 Surveys
Anthony Damian Survey: Fathers and Sons Guys Only
Eyliana's Survey Housing Discrimination
Anita's Survey: Career Choices Impacting Women
Kaeyla Greenberry Survey: Ladies only please
Aurianna H. Survey: Beauty Standards
Efrain A Survey: Fathers and Sons
Henry Pacheco's Survey on Fathers and Sons
Pablo's Survey: Just for Guy Fathers and Sons
Arlene's Survey: Beauty StandardsArmando's Survey on Masculinity: FOR YOUNG MEN ONLY
Katherine Garcia's Survey on Career Choices
Mariah's Survey on Housing
Jonathan Mancilla Survey: Fathers and Sons

American Literature period 1

Y'all go me once, but not twice!!!!! The side of the room closest to the Windows had a wonderful poster that provided them extra assistance on today's quiz! Consequently, the "quiz" today will not as a "quiz" but a review. Tomorrow you will have an in depth quiz on Chapters 1-3 including matching, short answer; and character description.  If you do not read, you will not be as successful!!!!!!!

American Literature Period 3

Please continue to try to download The Great Gatsby Reading Activities or find a student who was able to do so. Take a screenshot of the required activities and complete them.  You have until Friday to Turn in.
2. Complete your reading of The Great Gatsby at least up to Chapter 4. You may go beyond this chapter.
3. Survey Links are due no later than today at 4 pm to me if you would like students to complete your survey.

American Literature period 1 and 3

Today will be a mixture of reading The Great Gatsby; and working on your Literature Review and Character Analysis Re-write.
1. Take 30 minutes to read Chapters 2 and 3 of The Great Gatsby. Read out loud, OR listen to the Audio Version.  Then
2.  Complete exercise 7 (True/False) on page 36 on Great Gatsby Activities (look to yesterdays agenda for the link)
3. Take time (15 minutes) to re-read and finish your survey or interview. Send me your link so I can put on the blog and instruct students to take your surveys.
4. Take 45 minutes to continue to read and work on your Literature Review and any other part of your I-Search Paper, like Literature Review; My Findings; You can type up your Bibliography.

American Literature Periods 1,3, 4

Please read for your period by period agenda. Today, after completing an "Today I Read"; you will either BEGIN Or Continue Reading The Great Gatsby.  I have included links to the online book here:
link to The Great Gastby  and I include a link to the audio version here: The Great Gatsby Audio Book

Period 1 and 3 Agenda : Helpers: Ronald; Deja; Destinee; Khafre; Jennifer; Lilibeth. First take ten minutes and read an online or paper article of the week. It need not be about your research this time.
Complete and turn in to Mrs. Patton a Today I Read handout. 
Next, you will begin reading Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby. If you did not get the novel, use the online copy until I return.
After Reading all of Chapter 1, Complete the Activities on The Great Gatsby Reading Activities Guide. The guide is 145 pages long and includes activities and cartoon like pictures of the characters. It is cool! Before you read, think about the themes of the novel: Betrayal; War; Secrets; Love; Love Triangle/Rivalry; Hard Word; Success; Reclaiming ones time.  Complete the following Activities:
Page 9: True/False. Complete exercises 4 (Correct the summary of events from chapter 1) Exercise 8 (Reading Comprehension ); and Exercise 9 (Reading pg 22)

Changes in Dates

Thursday, May 24, 2018: Quiz on The Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3
Friday, May 25, 2018: Final Re-Write of A Raisin in the Sun Character Analysis Essay
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Final I-Search Paper

American Literature Periods 1,3,4

DUE TOMORROW 5/18/18 Carefully read the biography from F. Scott Fitzgerald's Biography and listen to the videos. You may need to listen from your phone if the videos do not play.  Based both on your reading and the videos that you hear answer the following questions:
1. Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald? 2. Fitzgerald battled depression and other things? Which novel first made F. Scott Fitzgerald famous? 3.  How might you summarize F. Scott Fitzgerald's life? Would you consider him happy? Write a paragraph in which you defend your position, using evidence from the biography.
2. Be sure to go to quizlet and write down The Great Gatsby vocabulary for Chapter 1.
All surveys are due tomorrow, typed in Google Forms!

American American Literature period 4

1. Finish and type your Self Reliance Poems.
2. Continue Researching and writing or reading for I-Search

American Literature p.4

1. Join Quizlet if you have not already done so. Then, visit Quizlet and complete the games/flashcard set for Vocabulary for Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby. Write down Chapter 1 vocabulary in your notebook as well.  Link https://quizlet.com/join/pBARZKsvK
2. View the short video on F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and complete a short reflective journal on your own paper.

American Literature Homework Periods 1, 3, 4

American Literature Period 1, 3, 4: Prepare for Library Trip by Printing and Reading your Research Sources (period 4 not going to library this week) 2. Complete the Great Gatsby Anticipation Guide. Write your one page reflection on the back, if you print out a copy, or on another sheet if you write on your own paper.
3. Complete an I-Search Research Summary Sheet for the reading you did today in class, if you haven't already done so.

American Literature Period 4

1. Write a rap or poem (minimum 12 lines; rich and full) about Self Reliance. Include two sentences or phrases extracted from Emerson's essay (Due Wednesday! so practice if you would like to perform it!)
2. Keep Reading your Literature for your I-Search I Search Essay!
3.  Finish re-reading Self Reliance, underlining what moves or resonates with you.  Which sentences or parts of the essay do you think Emerson intended for "young America" and which parts are applicable to America today?
4. Respond to the other journal prompt: Why do some people get ahead in today's society while others don't? OR How important is the government if self-reliance is such a good thing? What role should the government play?

American Literature Period 3

Students who ditched and did not return to class after the Smarter Balanced with a Testing Slip will not receive the additional assignment or assistance provided to students who attended class!

American Literature period 3 and 4

1. Use your Character Analysis blank outline to continue to outline your re-write of your A Raisin in The Sun Character Analysis Essay.
2. Continue to read new sources for your I-Search Essay.
3. Bring Self Reliance essay to class

American Literature Periods 1, 3, 4

Period 1: Finish your response to the prompts about Self Reliance. Locate your Character Analysis Chart and bring your "A Raisin in the Sun" Play/Charged Chromebook
Periods 3, 4: Finish your response to the questions about Self Reliance (Why is Self Reliance Good? How do we develop self reliance? What can hinder (block) self-reliance?)
2. Then READ the entire 4 PAGES OF THE SELF RELIANCE ESSAY given to you in class. Underline at least ONE or more sentences per paragraph. You should have at least 12 sentences underlined. Look up words that you are not familiar with and write out definition in your margins!

American Literature All Classes

Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today, we will read the text Self Reliance. While Reading, you will need to download the text, and highlight or select key sentences that are thought provoking and moving. You will also be asked to translate paragraphs, discuss paragraphs and create questions for paragraphs in groups and individually.
Homework: 1. Why is self-reliance so important? How does one learn to be self-reliant? What hinders ones self-reliance? Write about one, or two or all three of these topics in a journal response of one page. Include at least 4-5 of the vocabulary words in your response!
2. I-Search Essay Journal Summary (2) Due tomorrow! Can not be the same ones form last week!!!
Also, quick link to American Literature End of Year Survey

American Literature All Classes

1. All students are reading research essays and articles on their I-Search Topics. All students are asking questions of family or friends if needed for greater insight on the topic. Complete I-Search Research Summary Sheets (or some time of sheet summarizing your readings).
2. Get ready to re-write character analysis essay. That means you may need to reconsider your stance on your character from A Raisin in The Sun.
3. Will reintroduce Transcendentalism next week.
4. Will also introduce/reintroduce Independent Reading next week of an American Literature novel.

Period 4 American Literature

American Literature Period 4: Most students had the chance to print articles for their I-Search Paper.  For homework, read and annotate your articles. Complete two I-Search Research Summary Sheets. IF you do not have summary sheets, you may use the ones hyperlinked under class readings and handouts.

American Literature Periods 1,3,4

In Periods 1 and 4 students received grade print-outs. There are at least 2-3 assignments per class that I may have assigned but not collected. When we discuss grades (Monday) I will inform you of which assignments I will still collect from students, and which ones must be redone! Additionally, all students will have the re-write option for your Character Analysis Essay from A Raisin in The Sun open to them. I will dische new due dates and when I will offer more writing instruction on that assignment

American Literature periods 1,4

Tomorrow (period 1), you will continue to test. Please bring your charged chromebook and headphones! We will also continue learning about the Transcendentalists and reading their most powerful essays: Self-Reliance; Nature; and Civil Disobedience.

Period 1, 3, 4 American Literature

1. If you are able, finish your computer based Smarter Balanced Practice Test/Paper Copy for those without their chromebooks, finish the exam.
2. Find two sources (articles, etc) for your I-Search Paper. Carefully Read each source, then use the I-Search Reading Summary Sheet to summarize your article. The entire sheet must be completed.
3. Get rest for the Smarter Balanced Exam. You will have homework--research work. You should know your topic. NO more changing topics!

MS. Guy Rough Draft I-Search Paper the Politics of Hair

Click on the link to read the beginning of a possible I-Search Paper on The Politics of Hair

American Literature Period 3 and 4

Homework: Based on todays reading and writing lesson--FINISH your introduction to your I-Search Essay. That means, write about the ideas you brainstormed. You may write about one or more than one. Remember to SHOW don't tell. Write about the event(s) as if they were actually happening.  You may type or handwrite, but I should clearly see that you took at least 20 minutes to write.
Period 3: Be sure to fully finish your transitional paragraph that we learned/practiced in today's writing workshop/class session.
2. Continue to look for research sources on your topic. Read one source per night and complete a Phase 3 sheet for each source.  The I-Search handouts are listed under classroom handouts.
3. Continue creating questions for your "A Raisin in The Sun" Multiple Choice Exam.

American Lit periods 3,4, and 1

Taking A Smarter Balanced Exam. To prepare for the computer adaptive Smarter Balanced Test, you will be taking a practice. You will need to use your Chromebook, and have scratch paper and headphones.
1. First, Visit the link https://practice.smarterbalanced.org/student/
2. Then, Your Screen will say Guest User.  Simply Click "Sign-In"
3. Next, the screen will displayGUEST ID. There will be a small pull down menu that reads, "Grade" Select 11 for Eleventh Grade. Then scroll and click Yes
4. The next screen will take you to the test you will select. Go to ELA Practice Test. Click the first green arrow.
5. Next, the screen will ask you if you need modifications. Scroll down to Select, and click Select. 
6. The next screen will ask, "Is this Your Test"? Click Yes, Start My Test. 
7. Then, begin testing. Remember to use scratch paper to joy down ideas while listening to the audio questions! At the end of the test, click submit.  If your correct answers are displayed, please write the number correct you received. This practice should not include longer essay questions.

Reviewing Grammar and Usage

How and Why To Use Semi-Colons: Review the Why, When, Where, and How to use Semicolons with this short video: How To Use Semicolons by GrammarGirl

Am. Lit period 1 Homework

Great work on the opening narratives for your I-Search paper.  Finish your narrative tonight--note I said narrative! Not the entire I-search paper.  Then, at the end, write a paragraph that transitions you from your story to your interest in your topic.  For example, you could insert a statistic.  Don't worry if it sounds choppy or not, simply insert it.  If you need help, see me during break, lunch or briefly after school.
2. Continue working on our Multiple Choice Exam for A Raisin in The Sun. Perhaps, you can identify the five passages you would like to use. Or keep creating different types of questions. IF you haven't already done so, start typing your exam.

Sample I-Search Papers

The following are examples for I-search papers. Since they are from students who are in varying grades (not just juniors) do not decide to complete your I-search paper exactly like those that follow.  However, they are good examples of MLA formatting and use of first person pronoun!

Search Paper #1How Memories Are Made
I Search Paper Packet, with excerpts of student and professional models http://stuy.enschool.org/ourpages/auto/2012/2/26/48698802/I-Search%20Packet.pdf

American Literature Period 4

The following are words that the class came up with that represented the values of the Transcendentalists. Self-reliance; curiosity; optimism; courage; bravery; focus; purpose; individualism

Period 3 American Literature

1. Complete Semi-Colon handout. Answer all questions on the text.  (Draw/write semicolons where they need to be.) Underline sentence 1 and sentence 2 in different colored ink or underline sentence 1 once time and sentence 2 wice.
2. Respond to one of the quotes from YESTERDAY!!! Meaning, those of you who did not complete your homework, select one of the Transcendentalist quotes and respond!
3. Carefully read the Excerpt "Self-Reliance" annotating and underlining.

American Lit. Period 3 Homework

1. Use Google Scholar or Google or the Digital Library App to find 4 resources for your I-Search Essay. Read ONE OF Them and complete the graphic organizer.
2.  Select any one of the quotes from Transcendentalists that follow. Write a one page response in which you discuss the truth of the quote for you, and how it applies or could apply to your life. 
Quotes: "Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path, and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Do what you fear and your fear will die." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something." Henry David Thoreau
"Wealth is the ability to fully experience life." Henry David Thoreau

Book Collection

Calling all books! Many of you in period 1,3 and 4 have checked out books from Ms. Guy's personal library. These books are due Thursday April 12th!!!

American Literature Periods 1,3,4

Periods 1 and 3: Be sure to view the Prezi Presentation on "What is An I-Search Paper"
2. Continue to brainstorm why you are interested in the topics that you are interested in.
3. Period 1,3,4 answer the questions on the passage, "The Life of Pi" up to question 12 if you have not already done so.
4. SOAPS on the play A Raisin in The Sun. Be ready to discuss and review the play on Monday!

American Literature Period 1&3

Agenda:  Audio Article of The Week. This week We will listen to an audio story on National Public Radio. While listening, take notes on the back of your SOAPS sheet. See if, using the title, context clues and the content if you can understand and answer questions about the text.
Listen, Write Answer
2.  Using "A Raisin in The Sun" for A Performance Assessment.  Today, you will be in groups of three or four students.  You will work individually and in teams to create a "test" on "A Raisin in The Sun".  Your test will be modelled after the Smarter Balanced Assessment with: 5 passages for brief writes.  One passage selected for figurative language use: personification; irony; metaphor; etc.
Three passages chosen for characterization.  One passage chosen to demonstrate elements of plot:plot, conflict, setting, etc.
You will also select passages from the play--some of them can be the same ones from your brief writes, and create multiple choice questions.  Your test must have 25 multiple choice questions.  You will have your notes, the text, The Warmth of Other Suns, information on Lorraine Hansberry; the vocabulary on quizlet to assist you.

American Literature Period 4

Considering the purpose and impact of anecdotes. Read the opening two paragraphs of commentaries written by teachers.  Then use the handout to identify the emotions the anecdote is supposed to evoke and their overall impact.
Link #1 Iv'e Known Gun Violence 
Link #2 Torn Between the Twoness of Teaching

Homework for American Literature Period 4

1. Write down two different anecdotes for your top topics for your I-Search Paper.  Remember, an anecdote is a real live story, in which you can remember the details of the story.  Details include colors, descriptions, dialogue, names of places.   Write down the anecdote as if you were telling someone else! 

2. Finish your SOAPS (1/2) credit for those students who did not turn in today (April 5, 2016). Be sure to bring your A Raisin in the Sun texts/packets/Chromebooks as we will discuss the text tomorrow! 

The I-Search Paper

The I-Search Paper combines traditional reserach methods but it gives the writer to research and write about a topic important to them! View the following Prezi presentation, and take notes to learn more about the I-Search Paper Writing Process. What is An I-Search Paper Prezi Presentation

In addition, lets consider the following and do some more writing on our I-search hook and anecdote.
Link: http://www.gallaudet.edu/tutorial-and-instructional-programs/english-center/citations-and-references/i-search-paper-format-guide

American Literature Period 4

1. Be sure to reflect and write one page about why you selected the topic you did on the "A Raisin In The Sun Research" Google Form Link. Additionally, create two questions that you would like your research paper to address. Lastly, find and write down the names of 4 websites that might be useful for your research!
2. Complete your SOAPS sheet based on your understanding of the play, "A Raisin in the Sun". Use your own notes to complete the Occasion, and do not consult anything but your notes and your brain!!!!

American Literature period 1

1. You will have an exam on a raisin in the sun this friday! prepare by re-reading the play. 
2. if you could re-cast the play a raisin in the sun with contemporary actors and in a different setting, who would you select to play the roles of travis, mamma, ruth, beneatha, walter,  lidner, and bobo? why would you select these people? (you may select no more than 3 non-actors....) what other choices/changes would you make and why? 
3. why did you choose the topics you chose? select one of the three topics and write at least a paragraph answering why you would like to explore that topic? find five websites for your first choice of a raisin in the sun research. be sure to include their titles and web addresses at the end of your paragraph.
your homework will be checked when you enter. 

American Literature Research Groups

Complete the following Google Form indicating your top three choices for your I-Search Research Paper and possible Powerpoint Presentation to the class. Be sure to also write down your top three choices as well.  A Raisin In the Sun I Search Topic Generator

American Literature Creative Casting Response

•1. if you could direct a new version of “A Raisin in the sun” with a new cast, whom would you cast for the major characters and what different city would serve as the setting for the play? write your response in two pages offering names for current or up and coming actors

American Literature All Classes

Periods 3 and 4: Graphic Essays are due!!!!

A Raisin In The Sun Reflection Period 1 and 3

Part I. Which group do you feel best reflected the energy and emotion of their scene? Select a group from today's presentations and write a paragraph about why you enjoyed their performance.  Be sure to include elements of the rubric in your response: Pitch/Volume Level; Eye Contact; Body Language/Interaction with Partners; Enthusiasm;
PartII. What would you do differently if you had additional time, or were given the opportunity to perform your scene again? Be sure to reference the rubric, and write in complete sentences.

Housing Discrimination in The United States periods 1,3,4

Today, your Article of the Week will explore Housing Discrimination. Select one of two articles on Housing Discrimination. Carefully read and take notes on main idea; vocabulary; and of course, the purpose and claim.  Complete your SOAPS Sheet in class, and write an academic summary as well. For homework, listen to one of two audio stories. Complete ANOTHER SOAPS sheet for the Audio Story and come ready to discuss!
Article #1 Housing Bias and The Roots of Segregation
Article #2 Discrimination in Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietly
Audio Story A History of Housing Discrimination from 1960's to Donald Trump
Audio Story #2 Gentrification: Feeling Like An Outsider in Your Own Neighborhood. 
Period 1 Homework: Finish SOAPS and Academic Summary for Article of the Week #1
Complete SOAPS #2 fro Audio of the Week, plus summary. YOu may complete both Summaries on the Same Page.
2. If you did not submit the blog Questions for  "A Raisin in the Sun", you will need to re-read and complete and turn in tomorrow or you will receive a zero. 
Prepare for your scenes. You may bring your clothes. Remember there is NO homeroom so, do as much dressing as you can before period 1 begins.