English II – 9/15/14 Objectives: Review FANBOYS; participate in collaborative learning BELL RINGER: Refer to Friday’s list of FANBOYS which should be in your English II notebook. Remember: these are also called coordinating conjunctions. Write three sentences using at least three of FANBOYS correctly. Challenge yourself to use different FANBOYS than you used yesterday.

English II – 9/16/14 Objectives: Select correct FANBOYS; read and comprehend text BELL RINGER: Copy each sentence and then select a FANBOYS word to complete each sentence. 1.He studied, ____ then he ate takeout Thai food. 2.I am seeing my best friend this weekend, ____ first I have to make it through the week. 3.We are going to the store, _____ we need new fall clothes. 4.The landlord doesn’t allow dogs, ____ does he allow cats.

Sherman Alexie – pre-reading questions Copy the following questions in your English II notebook, and leave yourself space to answer them. 1.Who is Alexie? 2.Why does he write? 3.What have you learned about him that you didn’t know before? 4.How does Sherman Alexie “cross borders” in his life?

English II – 9/17/14 Objectives: Review FANBOYS; decipher main ideas from a text BELL RINGER: Copy each sentence and then select a FANBOYS conjunction to complete each sentence. 1.Anthony wants to watch TV, ____ he must do his homework first. 2.They are going shopping for fall clothes, ___ they are prepared for these weather changes. 3.I want to go to the football game, ___ I really love to show my school spirit.

What should partner work look and sound like?

Grade in schoolPlot details [What is happening?] Main idea sentence [How do you sum this up in one sentence?] First grade Second grade Third grade Fourth grade Create this chart in your English II notebooks:

Grade in schoolPlot details [What is happening?] Main idea sentence [How do you sum this up in one sentence?] Fifth grade Alexie chooses basketball while his cousin goes for a high (showing there are limited opportunities on the res.) Sixth grade Junior learns to throw the first punch and found his friend Randy. Seventh grade Eighth grade Create this chart in your English II notebooks:

Grade in schoolPlot details [What is happening?] Main idea sentence [How do you sum this up in one sentence?] Ninth grade Tenth grade Eleventh grade Twelfth grade Create this chart in your English II notebooks:

English II – 9/18/14 Objectives: Write complex sentences; collaborate to comprehend a text BELL RINGER: Copy the beginning of each sentence, and then complete the sentence after the FANBOYS word. 1.I don’t want to go to the grocery store, nor _____________________. 2.It’s cool outside, so ____________________. 3.My family can be annoying, yet ______________. 4.I’m excited to go to college, for ______________.

How could we write a main idea sentence (or two) for this entire short story?

English II – 9/19/14 Objectives: Use FANBOYS in your writing; analyze a model text BELL RINGER: Do you find yourself complaining about how Uplift functions as a school? Do you hear about things going on at other schools that you wish would happen here? How could you use your voice to make a positive change at Uplift? Answer these questions in THREE sentences using at least TWO FANBOYS.

1. Write independently for at least ten minutes. 2. Use your brainstorm to help you get started. 3. Challenge yourself not to get distracted. It is okay if your pen isn’t moving the whole time. Be comfortable with your thoughts and the silence. 4. Try to write at least one healthy paragraph (5-6 sentences). 5. Review the “HELP” poster if you are stuck.