January ELA by Melanie Berbrier

January 7 - A1, 3 & 4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-06 23:54:28 UTC

Scantron Testing - Students will take the Reading portion of the Scantron test.

When finished, turn in your student ID card

Individual conferencing

If you have completed Scantron and have met with me individually, do the Benjamin Franklin worksheet (on my desk) or play the following interactive game:

https://www.brainpop.com/games/timezonexbenjaminfranklin/

January 8, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-08 14:00:39 UTC

Do Now:
It's that time of year when many people make New Year's resolutions. Name a goal you would like to achieve in 2020 and describe a way or ways you might reach this goal. Please head paper using MLA format .Must be a minimum of five sentences.

Name Tag Questionnaire:
Fold a piece of colored card stock, and write your name on it in marker. You may draw anything next to your name that indicates an interest, hobby... something about you. On the inside, answer the following questions:

1) What was your favorite topic covered last semester in ELA?

2) What was your least favorite topic covered?

3) What is your strongest area in English?

4) What is your weakest area in English?

5) What would you like to remain the same this semester for this class?

6) Is there anything you would like to change, and if so, what and why?

Peer-Pairing:
Exchange your Do Now papers with a partner. Ask your partner the following questions and write down their responses on their Do Now. This will be handed in at the end of class along with your name tag questionnaire:

1) Do you play a sport and if so, which one?
2)Do you consider yourself shy or outgoing? Why?
3) What was the last movie you saw and did you like it?
4) Describe the perfect dinner.
5) What would you do with a million dollars?
6) What is one thing you're good at?

Introduction to the Puritans: Working in groups of 4, students will answer their assigned question about the Puritans. Each group will share their response with the class. Hand in at the end of class.

January 10, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-08 16:43:29 UTC

Do Now:
Write the following sentences. State whether the use of a semi-colon is correct or incorrect for each sentence. Explain your answer.

"We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same."

"By my soul, I can neither eat, drink, nor sleep; nor, what's still worse, love any woman in the world but her."
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Scantron Testing
All students will log onto performanceseries.com
Click on Student Login
Enter your Student ID
Take the READING test only
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Individual Conferencing, Benjamin Franklin Word Search and Decoding Puzzle

January 9, 2020

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-08 17:05:38 UTC

Do Now:
Think of someone you know who could use some wise advice. Describe the advice you would give this person, and then shorten it to 10 words or less without changing or losing the original meaning.

Introduction to Benjamin Franklin:
-Read the following short biography of Benjamin Franklin:

http://www.benjamin-franklin-history.org/short-biography/

-On your post-it note, write down words that you believe describe his character. Place your post-it note on the whiteboard. Teacher will write the best descriptions in a column.

Group Work:
Research the word "aphorism," then with your group, read the assigned excerpts/aphorisms from "Poor Richard's Almanack" and write down your translation of them. Share with class.

With your group, come up with two of your own aphorisms, share them and their meaning with the class, and state whether you think Benjamin Franklin would agree or disagree.

January 13, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-11 21:15:07 UTC

Do Now:

Write down the following sentence. Determine whether it requires a comma or semi-colon and where it should be placed. Explain your choice.

I like going to the movies there are many good ones playing right now.

Introduction to Benjamin Franklin:
-Read the following short biography of Benjamin Franklin (try the second link if the first does not work:

http://www.benjamin-franklin-history.org/short-biography/

https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/445701743/14eb1dd46482a01e02bea80268148caa/Short_Biography___Benjamin_Franklin_Historical_Society.html

Post (it) your thoughts:

-On your post-it note, write down words that you believe describe Benjamin Franklin's character. Place your post-it note on the whiteboard.
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Group Work:
Discuss the word "aphorism," then with your group, read the assigned excerpts/aphorisms from Benjamin Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanack." Write down your translation of them. Share your responses with the class.

*Note that during group work, ALL students are expected to participate. Those who do not will have a grade entered that reflects non-participation.

With your group, come up with two of your own aphorisms. Write them on the board under your group number, explain their meaning to the class, and state whether you think Benjamin Franklin would agree or disagree.

January 14, 2020 - A1, A3, A4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-11 22:07:59 UTC

Do Now:

Read the following passage and re-write, making any changes needed that best express the idea in standard written English. Be sure any changes are worded consistently with the tone of the passage. If you believe that the original version is best, then re-write as is.

My father, though he is only in his early fifties, is stuck in his old-fashioned ways. He has a general mistrust of any innovation or technology that he can’t immediately grasp and he always tells us, that if something isn’t broken, then you shouldn’t fix it.
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Unit Four-Square Organizer
(Formal Formative Assessment)
On a sheet of notebook paper, students will draw a vertical and horizontal line to create four squares. The squares
will be labeled as follows:

1) Puritans
2) Benjamin Franklin
3) Sermon Facts
4) Sermon Vocabulary

In the appropriate square, write everything you can remember about the Puritans and Benjamin Franklin. Consider the following: religious and political beliefs, impacts on Native Americans, themes of Puritan literature, Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments and characteristics, and aphorisms. You will fill in the last two squares on "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" later in class as you work with your group.
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Read, Think, Write:

Read the "This Day in History" handout and complete the 'Sermon Facts' section on your graphic organizer. If you prefer to read the article online, click on the following link:

https://www.crossway.org/articles/this-day-in-history-jonathan-edwards-preaches-sinners-in-the-hands-of-an-angry-god/

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Listen to this:
Intro to "Sinners in the Hands..."

Listen to the following from the beginning until 1:44.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXOOPsgvC94
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Listen to this:
Listen to the following excerpt from Sinners in the Hands from 4:24-10:25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KZZHjnVQDU
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Close-Read: Group Work:
Working with your group, read your assigned section from the "Sinners" excerpt:

1) Write definitions of vocabulary words within your section using context clues
2) Underline any use of imagery that occurs
3) Summarize the overall meaning Edwards is trying to convey
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Read Aloud and Share:
Each group will appoint someone to read their section of text out loud, and after reading, will name the imagery that appeared and the central meaning of their section.
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Exit Ticket:
Fill out the final square on the four-square chart under "Sinners..." and turn in before you leave.

January Vocabulary Page 1

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-12 00:34:44 UTC

January Vocabulary Page 2

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-12 00:35:14 UTC

January 16, 2020 - A1, A3, A4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-12 20:00:43 UTC

Do Now:

Read the following passage and re-write. Incorporate the following option you think is correct. If you believe that the original version is best, then re-write as is.

The oval-shaped, white lace cloth was placed in the middle of the table.

A. NO CHANGE

B. oval-shaped, white lace, cloth

C. oval-shaped, white, lace cloth

D. oval-shaped, white, lace, cloth
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Kahoot Review

Click the following Kahoot link to review the material we have covered so far. Use your first and last name when signing on:

https://create.kahoot.it/share/the-puritan-age-and-its-works/9ebd2be7-130a-4c0d-9aeb-11eb45131f61

(Quizizz link)
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5e1b6662c7df33001cb20e3a/puritans-ben-franklin-and-sinners-in-the-hands
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Imagery on Paper:
Formal Formative Assessment:

Read through the complete excerpt of Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," underlining any imagery the author used in the text to convey his message.

1) Select three passages (sentences) with vivid imagery.

2) Draw a picture to depict the imagery

3) At least one of your passages must contain one of your vocabulary words from "Sermon Vocabulary" on your T-chart.

4) Place the passage under the image that you draw and underline the vocabulary word, providing its meaning underneath the passage.

This will be handed in at the end of class and will be graded based on the following criteria:
1) At least three separate images have been provided
2) There is at least one use of quoted text for each image (3 minimum total)
3) There is at least one "sermon vocabulary" used in one of the quotes.
4) The vocabulary word is defined under the passage.
3) The drawing and writing are legible
4) You have headed the paper using MLA format
5) The text used to support the image is accurate
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Exit Ticket Journal Prompt:

Write the following prompt and answer using at least 5 sentences:

"Jonathan Edwards uses imagery in his sermon as a persuasive technique for his audience. Evaluate whether you think this use of imagery is an effective or ineffective way to persuade an audience, and explain your answer."

January 15, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-12 20:30:05 UTC

January 17, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-12 20:38:20 UTC

A. NO CHANGE

B. oval-shaped, white lace, cloth

C. oval-shaped, white, lace cloth

https://create.kahoot.it/share/the-puritan-age-and-its-works/9ebd2be7-130a-4c0d-9aeb-11eb45131f61
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Imagery on Paper:
Formal Formative Assessment

Using the excerpt from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, select three different descriptions from the text that represent Edwards' use of strong imagery to convey his message. On the sheet of paper provided, draw each image as you picture it and provide the text used to support this image. This will be handed in at the end of class and will be graded based on the following criteria:
1) At least three separate images have been provided
2) There is at least one use of quoted text for each image (3 minimum total)
3) The drawing and writing are legible
4) You have headed the paper using MLA format
5) The text used to support the image is accurate
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Exit Ticket Journal Prompt:

Write the following prompt and answer using at least 5 sentences:

"Jonathan Edwards uses imagery in his sermon as a persuasive technique for his audience. Evaluate whether you think this use of imagery is an effective or ineffective way to persuade an audience, and explain your answer."

January 21, 2020 - A1, A3, A4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-16 17:08:07 UTC

Do Now:

Write the following sentences and underline the correlative conjunctions:

1) I will order either cheesecake or chocolate cake.
2) Neither you nor I will go to the game.
3) Both music and television distract me from studying.
4) She earned the highest score not only in math but in reading.
5) Whether it rains or snows, you will need to wear a coat.

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Introduction to Appeals:

Watch the following video and take notes on the concepts of pathos, logos and ethos.

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/video/persuasive-techniques-advertising-1166.html

We will discuss each afterward.
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"Sinners" Test Review

As a class, we will read through the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and discuss imagery, central message of the sermon, methods of persuasion, and author's tone, annotating as we go.

***You are highly encouraged to take notes during this reading to help you study for Thursday's unit test.
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Imagery Depiction:

Finish your 3 drawings with text evidence for "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." This will be turned in at the end of class.
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Classwork/Homework:
When you are finished with your drawing, go to albert.io and complete the assigned ACT Reading. If you do not finish in class, finish at home and submit by 12 AM in order to get a completion grade.

https://www.albert.io/classes/73c8e5e5-bf10-48f7-9e0f-a925747c022a/assignments

STUDY FOR TEST ON THURSDAY!

January 23, 2020 - A1, A3, A4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-16 17:17:20 UTC

Do Now:
Read and write down the following passage. Incorporate the option listed below that you believe is correct. If you believe the passage is correct as is, select No Change.

Growing up, in France in the 1940s my grandmother witnessed the Allies liberate her small town.

A. NO CHANGE

B. up, in France in the 1940s,

C. up in France in the 1940s,

D. up in France, in the 1940s
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Binder Check:
Hand in your binder with your Do Nows from January.
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Puritan Age Unit Test:

Go to quizizz.com/join and enter the code to take the multiple choice test covering the Puritans, Benjamin Franklin, and Jonathan Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Your response to the essay question written on the board will be turned in separately on a sheet of paper.
Quizizz test: 80 points
Essay Question: 20 points
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Intro to The Scarlet Letter:

Watch introduction to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter using guided notes handout. The video covers 10 facts but you are to choose the 7 you think are most interesting. Keep the handout for our upcoming Scarlet Letter unit beginning next week.

https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5e29beee9c0941413d07dc78/students

January 22, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-16 17:41:57 UTC

Do Now:

Write the following sentences and underline the correlative conjunctions:

1) I will order either cheesecake or chocolate cake.
2) Neither you nor I will go to the game.
3) Both music and television distract me from studying.
4) She earned the highest score not only in math but in reading.
5) Whether it rains or snows, you will need to wear a coat.

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Watch the following video and take notes on the concepts of pathos, logos and ethos.

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/video/persuasive-techniques-advertising-1166.html

We will discuss each afterward.
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"Sinners" Test Review

As a class, we will read through the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and discuss imagery, central message of the sermon, methods of persuasion, and author's tone, annotating as we go.

***You are highly encouraged to take notes during this reading to help you study for Thursday's unit test.
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Imagery Depiction:

Finish your 3 drawings with text evidence for "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." This will be turned in at the end of class.
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Classwork/Homework:
When you are finished with your drawing, go to albert.io and complete the assigned ACT Reading. If you do not finish in class, finish at home and submit by 12 AM in order to get a completion grade.

STUDY FOR TEST ON THURSDAY!

January 24, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-16 17:47:15 UTC

A. NO CHANGE

B. up, in France in the 1940s,

C. up in France in the 1940s,

January 27, 2020 - A1, A3, A4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-25 22:47:04 UTC

Do Now:
Read and write down the following passage. Incorporate the option listed below that you believe is correct. If you believe the passage is correct as is, select No Change.

The movie was over, we had just left the theater; and I had forgotten my wallet!

A. NO CHANGE

B. over, we had just left the theater,

C.over we had just left the theater;

D. over we had just left the theater,
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Taboo:
Vocabulary review for tomorrow's vocab test

Homework:
Study for vocabulary test!

January 28, 2020 - A1, A3, A4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-25 22:55:00 UTC

low humming noise

coming from that closet!

A. NO CHANGE

B. low, humming, noise

C. low humming noise,

D. low, humming noise,
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Vocabulary Test

Vocab test on January's ACT vocabulary words
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Forms of Public Shaming:
-Read this non-fiction article on companies made to publicly apologize:

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124357844?storyId=124357844

Watch this video on “dog shaming:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqElbFCxCZw

Then Read This: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/small-town-usa/201809/public-shaming-women-ancient-purging-ritual

Discuss ethical aspects of public shaming as anticipatory set to The Scarlet Letter.
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Class Debate:
After reading and watching the above articles and video, the class will be divided in half: for/against public shaming. Each side will take a few minutes to write down key points to defend their argument, then will present their side.

We will discuss the upcoming concept of public shaming in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter before we begin reading on Thursday.

Exit Ticket:
After reading the articles and participating in the debate, where do you stand on public shaming? Can you think of an example in which it can be useful? Harmful? Explain your reasoning in at least 5 sentences.

January 29, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-25 23:28:07 UTC

Do Now:
Read and write down the following passage. Incorporate the option listed below that you believe is correct. If you believe the passage is correct as is, select No Change.

The movie was over, we had just left the theater; and I had forgotten my wallet!

A. NO CHANGE

B. over, we had just left the theater,

C.over we had just left the theater;

D. over we had just left the theater,
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Taboo:
Vocabulary review for tomorrow's vocab test

Homework:
Study for vocabulary test!

January 30, 2020 - A1, A3, A4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-25 23:29:47 UTC

Do Now:

He found the award-winning soup to be to salty, to meaty and to rich, for his liking.

F. NO CHANGE

G. too salty, too meaty, and too rich,

H. to salty, to meaty, and to rich

J. too salty, too meaty, and too rich
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The Scarlet Letter: Chapters 1-3
Before reading or beginning the audio book of The Scarlet Letter, look over the comprehension checklist for the points you will need to address after each chapter. Pause after chapter one, chapter two and chapter three to respond to the questions.

Chapters 1&2:

https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5e32f47d625c31414bcb5446/watch

Chapter 3:

https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5e32f5149df56041495865ee/watch
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Class discussion/review:
We will discuss the first three chapters, going over some of these questions in class.
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Homework:
If you do not finish the comprehension check worksheet before the end of class, finish at home and turn in at the beginning of class the following day.

January 31, 2020 - B1, B3, B4

melanie_berbrier — 2020-01-25 23:30:11 UTC

low humming noise

coming from that closet!

A. NO CHANGE

B. low, humming, noise

C. low humming noise,

D. low, humming noise,
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Vocabulary Test

Vocab test on January's ACT vocabulary words
________________________________
Forms of Public Shaming:
-Read this non-fiction article on companies made to publicly apologize:
https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124357844?storyId=124357844

Watch this video on “dog shaming:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqElbFCxCZw

Then Read This:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/small-town-usa/201809/public-shaming-women-ancient-purging-ritual

Discuss ethical aspects of public shaming as anticipatory set to The Scarlet Letter.
_______________________________
Class Debate:
After reading and watching the above articles and video, the class will be divided in half: for/against public shaming. Each side will take a few minutes to write down key points to defend their argument, then will present their side.

We will discuss the upcoming concept of public shaming in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter before we begin reading on Thursday.

Exit Ticket:
After reading the articles and participating in the debate, where do you stand on public shaming? Can you think of an example in which it can be useful? Harmful? Explain your reasoning in at least 5 sentences.