Literary Period Presentations

May 1, 2015

E.Q:

Research different periods throughout British literature.

Create a product that demonstrates the knowledge gained through research.

Obj:

I can research topics without scaffolding.

I can create a product that demonstrates my knowledge.

I can articulate my findings through a formal presentation.

Starter:

Write yourself one positive affirmation to build your confidence before your presentation.

Then, review your materials.

Make sure you are ready to formally present to the class.

 

Activity:

1.  Presentations

  British Lit Final Project

Individually, each of you will share your research and product to the class.

These presentations should share the majority of information discovered and last approximately three minutes.

2.  Peer Evaluation 

Active listening is equally important. 

Please fill out this chart for five of your peers.

Closure:

Reflection

Self- Reflection

Please respond to each question in 2-3 sentences.

What do you think is a fair grade for the work you have handed in?

What did you do best in this final project?

What did you do least well in this project?

What did you find was the hardest part?

What was the most important thing you learned in doing this assessment task?

If you had more time to complete the task, would you change anything? What would you change, and why?

Final Benchmark

April 29, 2015

E.Q: What skills have you mastered throughout the semester?

What skills still need improvement?

Obj: I can demonstrate my understanding of concepts we have learned throughout the semester.

 

Starter:

Predict how you will do on the benchmark.
(Evaluate in terms of percentage points.)

Why do predict this to be your score?

Activity:

 

1. Final Benchmark

 

Please log in to usatestprep.com and complete Final Benchmark.

 You must get an 80% and you must complete the multiple choice, performance tasks, and free response.

 

You have until  May 4, to complete the benchmark.

When you are done, either work on missing work or your final project.

 

2.  Final Project

  British Lit Final Project 

 

 

This will be the final project that we work on for the semester. 

It will be due Friday, May 1.

Closure:

Reflect on your benchmark score.

Is this an accurate portrayal of your skills and understanding?

Why or why not?

Final Project Work Day April 27, 28, & 30

April 27-28 and 30, 2015

E.Q: Organize student products based on skills implemented in AVID.

Research different periods throughout British literature.

Create a product that demonstrates the knowledge gained through research.

Obj: I can organize my work.

I can research topics without scaffolding.

I can create a product that demonstrates my knowledge.

Starter:

Fill out the Google Form. 

Once you complete the form, begin working on the first task of your plan.

 

Activity:

1.  Begin Plan for Work Day

  British Lit Final Project

 

This will be the final project that we work on for the semester. 

It will be due Friday.

 

We will be doing individual presentations, so you might want to consider how you will share the information to the class.

 

Closure:

Evaluate your project.

On a scale of 1-10, 1 being barely and 10 being extremely well, how successful were you in executing your project?

Why?

What helped you?

What hindered you?

Final Final Project

April 24, 2015

E.Q: Organize student products based on skills implemented in AVID.

Research different periods throughout British literature.
Create a product that demonstrates the knowledge gained through research.

Obj:

I can organize my work.

I can research topics without scaffolding.

I can create a product that demonstrates my knowledge.

 

Starter:

 

Free Write

 

 

Or ...

 

 

 

Activity:

 

1. 

1.  English IV Folder

Review the checklist for your class folder.

If you were absent on any day, you are still responsible for that work.

Go over the rubric and everything you have.

Make sure it is organized!

 

 

2.  British Lit Final Project

 

This will be the final project that we work on for the semester. 

It will be due Thursday, April 30.

 

By the end of today:

 

You should have selected a time period and author.

 You should also have started either the timeline or list of facts.

Closure:

3 things you learned today while researching.

2 things you still need to do

1 way you can guarantee this will product will earn an A+!

 

Fourth Block 4/23

April 23, 2015

e.q: Demonstrate your understanding and application of the literary and process skills utilized throughout the reading of ATTWN and British Literature.

Organize student products based on skills implemented in AVID.

Research different periods throughout British literature.

Obj: I can demonstrate my knowledge and understanding by applying the skills developed during this unit.

I can organize my work.

I can research topics without scaffolding.

Starter:

For our presentations today we are going to have a sharing circle.

Select one of the three projects that you worked on to share to the class.

Prepare what you would like to say.

Activity:

1.  Presentations

We will go around the room sharing one of the three mini-projects that we created.

2.  English IV Folder

Review the checklist for your class folder.

If you were absent on any day, you are still responsible for that work.

Go over the rubric and everything you have.

Make sure it is organized!

 

 

3.  British Lit Final Project

 

This will be the final project that we work on for the semester. 

It will be due Thursday, April 30.

 

Closure:

What did you accomplish during today’s class period?

How well did you manage your time?

What can you continue/improve upon?

ATTWN Socratic Seminar Alternate Assignment

If you were instructed on the rubric to complete the alternate assignment, please do the following tasks:

1.  Select a resource that your classmates shared on the collaborative google docs.

First Block Resources
 

Second Block Resources

Third Block Resources

2.  Take Cornell Notes based on the article.

These notes should have notes, questions, and a summary.

3.  For your block, answer the topic questions in TPEQEA paragraphs.

Use the quotes from ATTWN and the articles.

Block One

If the justice system is rigged, is it justifiable to kill others in the name of justice?

How do we see these ideas in books movies, comics, etc.

Block Two 

What is the importance of justice in ATTWN?

Were these actions justifiable?

Connect these ideas to real life and human nature.

Block Four
Was it justifiable for all guests to die? Explain.
Analyze the psychological torment the guests underwent.
Relate this to real life.

4.  Submit

Please have done by May 1.

Brit Lit Final Project

April 23, 2015

 

e.q: Demonstrate your understanding and application of the literary and process skills utilized throughout the reading of ATTWN and British Literature.

Organize student products based on skills implemented in AVID.

Research different periods throughout British literature.

Obj: I can demonstrate my knowledge and understanding by applying the skills developed during this unit.

I can organize my work.

I can research topics without scaffolding.

Starter:

What activity will you start with? What steps do you need to take in order to complete it?

  

1.  English IV Folder

Review the checklist for your class folder.

If you were absent on any day, you are still responsible for that work.

Go over the rubric and everything you have.

Make sure it is organized!

 

 

2.  British Lit Final Project

 

This will be the final project that we work on for the semester. 

It will be due Thursday, April 30.

 

Closure:

What did you accomplish during today’s class period?

How well did you manage your time?

What can you continue/improve upon?