CMC Background day 2

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters 1-15
• Week 2: Chapters 16-23
• Week 3: Chapters 34-42
• Week 4: Chapters 43-55
• Week 5: Chapters 56-71
• Week 6: 72-End

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. The Count of Monte Cristo background slides on Google Classroom.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Second practice paragraph

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters 1-15
• Week 2: Chapters 16-33
• Week 3: Chapters 34-42
• Week 4: Chapters 43-55
• Week 5: Chapters 56-71
• Week 6: 72-End

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Write a second paragraph about Animal Farm

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

CMC background day 1

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters 1-15
• Week 2: Chapters 16-33
• Week 3: Chapters 34-42
• Week 4: Chapters 43-55
• Week 5: Chapters 56-71
• Week 6: 72-End

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. The Count of Monte Cristo background slides on Google Classroom.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

CMC introduction

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters 1-15
• Week 2: Chapters 16-33
• Week 3: Chapters 34-42
• Week 4: Chapters 43-55
• Week 5: Chapters 56-71
• Week 6: 72-End

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Reading plan
1. Each week you will get a reading grade out of 100 points. If you read all 100 pages, then you receive the 100 points.
2. You will receive one "Free Pass" that will allow you to receive all 100 points even if you don't completely finish.
3. Each week you will receive an infographic that previews the main plot events for that week to help with comprehension.
4. You will need to read at least fifteen pages a day, every day, including the weekends. You will have enough time in class each day to get through that day's reading. You will only have to read on the weekends or read extra at home if you don't want to read on the weekend.
3. I will reduce your vocabulary homework to two sessions rather than three to help you have time to read.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

More Writing Practice

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Quizlet vocabulary review
3. Practicing what, why, universal, along with writing thesis statements.
4. Animal Farm 4-7 quiz

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Paragraph revision

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Today I will pair you up with a student who will help you revise your paragraph.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Your turn

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Write an introduction and the topic sentence and evidence for a body paragraph.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Writing an Introduction with support

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Chapter 4: The Battle of the Cowshed
1. What: Snowball's tactical leadership and the creation of military medals (Hero, first class; Hero, second class)
2. Why: Honors introduce a new kind of inequality
3. Universal idea: ???
4. You will write an introduction and the beginning of a body paragraph (the topic sentence and evidence).
1. Use this sample introduction:
2. The transition from a revolutionary ideal to a structured society often requires a common enemy to solidify a group's identity. In the wake of the rebellion on ____, this unity is tested as the neighboring humans attempt to reclaim ____, forcing the animals to defend their fledgling sovereignty in the Battle of ____. While the animals celebrate ____, the introduction of military decorations and rigid command structures begins to shift the farm's original focus from equality to _____. Orwell's focus on Snowball’s tactical leadership and the creation of ____ underscores the creation of a new type of inequality, proving that ____.
5. Now write a body paragraph that focuses on the introduction of the two classes of medals.
1. Orwell ends chapter four by ____ in order to____
2. For example,... (first quote)
3. Bridge sentence
4. After..., (second quote)
6. Animal Farm quizzes and hand out your reading notes.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Chapter 4-7 Discussion

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Discuss chapter 4-7

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Adding evidence

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Finish writing the evidence part of a body paragraph.
4. Work on your reading notes for Animal Farm chapters 4-7.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Topic Sentences

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. With an assigned partner, work on writing a topic sentence and adding evidence.
4. Work on your reading notes for Animal Farm chapters 4-7.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

SAT test

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. SAT. No class today

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Changes on the Farm

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. In your English Journal:
1. Complete the following
1. What: Demetrius's initial abandonment of Helena and the lover's magically induced swapping of affections
2. Why: illustrates the arbitrary and shifting nature of romantic desire
3. Universal: true love is rarely guided by pure reason and is often subject to unpredictable, external forces.
2. Write a thesis statement based on what you filled in above.
3. Now write a introductory paragraph using the slides from yesterday.
1. Remember, your hook should use part of your Universal Idea.
4. Work on your reading notes for Animal Farm chapters 4-7.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Animal Farm Thesis Statements

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Provide feedback on the introductory paragraphs from yesterday.
4. In your English Journal:
1. Complete the following
1. What:
2. Why: hyperbolic and emotionally charged language
3. Universal: revolutions, motivation, manipulation, truth, etc.
2. Write a thesis statement based on what you filled in above.
3. Now write a introductory paragraph using the slides from yesterday.
1. Remember, your hook should use part of your Universal Idea.
5. Work on your reading notes for Animal Farm chapters 1-3.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Introduction Paragraph

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Choose one topic and write an introductory paragraph.
4. Work on your reading notes for Animal Farm.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Topic Sentence

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Read for ten minutes.
2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
3. Write topic sentences.
4. Take notes on the second part of the Animal Farm lecture.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Beginning Animal Farm

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read Animal Farm by George Orwell over the next three weeks. Follow this reading schedule:

• Week 1: Chapters 1-3, The Ideology of Animalism
• Week 2: Chapters 4-7, The Corruption of Power
• Week 3: Chapters 8-10, The Full Circle

Agenda:

1. Complete your vocabulary slide.
2. Take notes on the first part of the Animal Farm lecture.
3. We will work on improving our essay writing skills:
1. Sort the sentence strips that I gave to each group.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.