Transcript english i 8.13-14 and 15-18.14m

English I 8/13-14/14
English I 8/15-18/14
DBW(Daily Bell Work) for 8/13-14/14
Exercises:
3. Peanut butter and jelly (is, are) my favorite lunch.
4.The students (walk, walks) quickly to get to class on time.
Rule: A singular subject takes a singular verb, whereas a
plural subject takes a plural verb.
Rule: Find the verb first, and then find the subject.
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbAgr
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DBW(Daily Bell Work) for 8/15-18/14
Exercises:
5. Several pieces of lawn furniture (need, needs) to be replaced.
6. Drama Club (meet, meets) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
three o’clock.
Label the subject and verb of each sentence.
Rule: A singular subject takes a singular verb, whereas a plural
subject takes a plural verb.
Rule: The word that follows “of” can’t be the subject.
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbAgree.as
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DVW (Daily Vocabulary Work) for 8/13-14/14
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Abbreviate – Shorten, abridge.
Abstinence – Act of refraining from.
Adulation – High praise.
Adversity – Misfortune.
Aesthetic – Pertaining to beauty.
Use individual whiteboards and markers to create a
graphic representation of each vocabulary word. Be
prepared to share with whole group.
http://quizlet.com/1022309/college-board-top-100common-satact-vocabulary-words-flash-cards/
Something to Think About:
Essential Question for Unit 1, Short Stories
Are you in
charge of your
destiny or is it
predetermined?
Icebreaker Questions
 1. What was your favorite food when you were a
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2. What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?
3. What is one of your favorite quotes?
4. What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
5. What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
6. What is your favorite form of exercise?
7. What is your favorite time of day/day of the
week/month of the year?
8. What’s your least favorite mode of transportation?
9. What is your favorite body part?
10. What sound do you love?
Creating Classroom Culture: Questions to Ponder
Culture - A way of thinking, behaving, or working
that exists in a place or organization.
Three questions to be answered on your own sheet of
notebook paper:
1. Describe what it is like to be in a horrible class.
Focus on teacher and student behaviors.
2. Describe what it is like to be in a wonderful class.
Focus on teacher and student behaviors.
3. Reflect on the potential you have to make the class
horrible or wonderful. Commit to at least one
behavior you will consistently exhibit to improve
the class.
Sample Set of Cornell Notes
Notes to Take Today
Cornell Notes for 8/13-14/14
Collegial
Marked by power or authority vested equally in each of a number of
colleagues
Increase level of regular, daily participation
Equal responsibility
Classmates are colleagues
Classmates share camaraderie and mutual respect
Camaraderie
A spirit of good, close fellowship
Collaborate
To work together jointly with others
Consensus
Or Majority Rule
Judgment arrived at by most of those concerned
Active vs. Passive
Active – Engaging in energetic activity
Passive - Receiving or subjected to an action without responding or initiating
an action in return
Protagonist
The major character at the center of a literary work (short story, drama,
poem, novel)
Antagonist
The character or force opposing the protagonist.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dP7gkKXTs8
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Quote from Speak
THE FIRST TEN LIES THEY TELL YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL
1. We are here to help you.
2. You will have time to get to your class before the bell rings.
3. The dress code will be enforced.
4. No smoking is allowed on school grounds.
5. Our football team will win the championship this year.
6. We expect more of you here.
7. Guidance counselors are always available to listen.
8. Your schedule was created with you in mind.
9. Your locker combination is private.
10. These will be the years you look back on fondly.
TEN MORE LIES THEY TELL YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL
1. You will use algebra in your adult lives.
2. Driving to school is a privilege that can be taken away.
3. Students must stay on campus during lunch.
4. The new text books will arrive any day now.
5. Colleges care more about you than your SAT scores.
6. We are enforcing the dress code.
7. We will figure out how to turn off the heat soon.
8. Our bus drivers are highly trained professionals.
9. There is nothing wrong with summer school.
10. We want to hear what you have to say.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
Writing Prompt to Answer
 Journal Entry One: What are the top 10 lies you have
been told? Number 1-10 and write your thoughts in
your composition book. Try to incorporate the five
new vocabulary words for the week.
Daily Formative Assessment
Individual Whiteboard Drill:
 1. What is a protagonist?
 2.What is an antagonist?
 3. Give an example of an antagonist and protagonist.
 4. Briefly explain how collegial discussions are
different from answering questions in class.
 5. Briefly specific differences between active and
passive students.
Weekly Formative Assessment 1
 Check list for your name and clicker #
 Pick up correct clicker and whiteboard to use as cover
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sheet for clicker
Answer quickly, you will always be tested in a timed
environment
Turn off clicker
Return clicker to case in correct order (1 person per
group)
Check scores
Analyze data – whole group
Track data with chart - individual