1. Mrs. Bass 3rd, 6th, 7th Periods
English I August Plans
Mrs. Bass
3rd, 6th, 7th Periods

2. It’s great to be a Shaw Raider!
Welcome to Shaw!
Agenda: August 10, 2015
Do now: What are your goals for this year?
List at least one academic and one extracurricular goal on a post-it note!
About ME
Crisis/ Emergency information
Procedure Practice
It’s great to be a Shaw Raider!
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

3. Ways to Pass the Bass Show up prepared! Do your work! Participate!
Be honest.
Take responsibility.
Don’t complain!

4. Do Now: Use your device to identify John Green. What has he written?
August 11, 2015
YOU MADE IT THROUGH YOUR FIRST DAY! Congratulations!
Do Now: Use your device to identify John Green. What has he written?
John Green You Tube Video: Take notes and identify anything that you may find important or interesting.
RULES Discussion
Syllabus and Procedures
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

5. It’s great to be a SHAW RAIDER!
Respect yourself and your future.
Respect your fellow students and their right to learn.
Respect your teacher.
Respect your school’s property and community.
It’s great to be a SHAW RAIDER!
Class Guidelines

6. August 12, 2015
DO NOW: POP QUIZ!
Quietly answer these questions on a sheet of paper. Do not share your answers!
Where do you turn in late work?
If you turn in an unexcused, late assignment, what is the percentage taken off?
Where did Mrs. Bass grow up?
Where can you keep your cell phone?
Where do you go if there is a fire drill?
Where do you go for a tornado drill?
What is Mrs. Bass’s biggest pet peeve?
Who is the most important person in this classroom?

7. August 13, 2015
Do Now: What is the definition of expectation? What are your expectations for this class?
AGENDA:
Remind 101 and Website
Hall Passes and Praise Points
BioPoem Assignment
Reminders: Turn in your signed syllabus by Friday!

8. August 14, 2015 It’s FRIDAY!
Do Now: What does the word collaborate mean? How do we work collaboratively?
Answer in complete sentences.
Standards: ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions
Agenda:
Turn in your signed syllabus
Finish Bio Poems (Final Draft)
Share personal Bio Poems
Begin character Bio Poems
Homework: Final draft of personal and character Bio Poem due Monday

9. Relative of or Friend of (list 3 or 4)
(First Name)
Relative of or Friend of (list 3 or 4)
(List 4 character traits that describe you)
(Position or Job)
Lover of (list 3 things, people, activities…)
Who feels (3 emotions and explanations)
Who has been (3 places or events)
Who needs (3 descriptions of things needed)
Who fears (3 things feared)
Who gives (3 descriptions of things you have given to family and friends)
Who would like to see (list 3 things you would like to see in your lifetime)
(Synonym – one profound word that describes you)
Resident of (description of place, dates, and location …)
(Last Name)

10. August 17, 2015 Today’s Standards: Do Now
Agenda
Do Now
Share BioPoems for Bass Points
Turn in BioPoems.
Introduce Suffix, Prefix, and Root
Introduce Vocabulary Unit 1 and complete Ex. 1
Homework – Draw picture clue for each vocabulary word
Due Wednesday
Do Now: What is a suffix? Prefix? Root word?
You may use your device if you do not already know.
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

11. Your first “book report” will be in the form of a review
Your first “book report” will be in the form of a review. You must complete the paper fully and professionally. Also, you must create a movie poster for the book. It CANNOT duplicate the cover of the book!
Due September 28th. This is a T.M.A., so it MUST be turned in on that date!
You can find this on the class website.

12. August 18, 2015 Raider Rev: What are the parts of a paragraph?
Agenda
Do Now
Five paragraph essay – “Care of a Pet”
Brainstorming based on topic
Check out text books in Media Center
Homework – will check vocab pictures tomorrow
August 18, 2015
Raider Rev:
What are the parts of a paragraph?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

13. August 18, 2015 6th Period Raider Rev:
Agenda
Do Now
Turn in Character and Personal Bio Poem
Finish Writing Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
Five paragraph essay – “Care of a Pet”
Brainstorming based on topic
Check out text books in Media Center
Homework – will check vocab pictures tomorrow
Raider Rev:
What are the parts of a paragraph?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

14. August 19, 2015 Raider Rev: What is a thesis statement?
Agenda
Do Now
Vocabulary
Have Vocab Pictures ready for check
Unit 1 – Ex. 2-5
3.Turn brainstorm and topic into thesis statement
Brainstorm supporting details for main points
Create outline
Reminder: Quiz FRIDAY
August 19, 2015
Raider Rev:
What is a thesis statement?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

15. August 19, 2015 6th Period Raider Rev: What is a thesis statement?
Agenda
Do Now
Prepare vocabulary words for check.
Five paragraph essay – “Care of a Pet”
Brainstorming based on topic
Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz Friday
Raider Rev:
What is a thesis statement?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

16. Thursday August 20, 2015 Do Now: Agenda:
Write a sentence using THREE different vocabulary words.
Standards: ELACC9-W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Agenda:
Do now
Book Report Information (on website)
Have a completed thesis statement for your essay
Go over essay format and create outline
Reminder: VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW- Bring your book to read after the quiz.

17. Thursday August 20, 2015 6th Period
Do Now:
Write a sentence using two words from the assigned vocabulary.
Standards: ELACC9-W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Agenda:
Book Report Information (on website)
Review vocabulary words
Begin brainstorming for essay “Care of a Pet”
Reminder: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Bring a book to read after the quiz!

18. Friday, August 21, 2015 Do Now: Prepare for you vocabulary quiz.
You will need a piece of paper and writing device.
You need your reading book
Clear your desk
Agenda:
Vocabulary quiz
Reading
Outline overview

19. Monday, August 24, 2015 Agenda: Do Now:
Unit 2 Vocabulary introduction
Exercise 1
Outline Review “Care of a Pet”
Homework: Finish writing outline. Due tomorrow.
Draw a picture for each vocabulary word: due Wednesday
How does prewriting help create a better essay?
Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience. •
ELACC9/10L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases • Use context • Identify and use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech • Consult reference material • Verify original determination of word or phrase

20. 5 Paragraph Pet Essay Rubric
Intro
Has a quote that is properly cited – author or website (2 pts)
Thesis is last sentence (2 pts)
At least 5 sentences (3 pts)
Body 1
Transition Sentence includes 1st point made in thesis (1 pt) Topic Sent.
Body 2
Transition Sentence includes the 2nd point made in thesis (1 pt) Topic Sent
Body 3
Transition Sentence includes the 3rd point made in thesis (1 pt) Topic Sent
Conclusion
Sums up points (2 pts)
Restates thesis (1 pt)
Ends with a quote – properly cited (2 pts)
At least 5 sentences (3 pts)
Grammar and Spelling (3 pts)
Essay flows and makes sense (4 pts)
Outline (3 pts)
Edited RD (5 pts)
No use of 1st (I and me) or 2nd person (you or your) (3 pts)
Total _____ /45 pts

21. The Care of a Pet Outline
Introduction
A. “It is widely known that people who own pets tend to live longer,” stated Mrs. Bass.
B. Supporting Sentences
C. Thesis: When caring for a pet, it is important for an owner to consider the physical, emotional, and financial needs of that pet.
II. Physical Needs
A. Topic sentence
B. Explain with supporting sentences
C. Conclude
III. Emotional Needs
B. Explain
IV. Financial Needs
V. Conclusion
A. Review topics
B. Restate thesis sentence
C. Sum up with quote.

22. Tuesday August 25, 2015 Agenda: Do Now:
Why is it important to edit your work? In what ways can you edit?
Standards: ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience. • ELACC9/10L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases • Use context • Identify and use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech • Consult reference material • Verify original determination of word or phrase
Do Now
Vocabulary Exercise 2
Essay Rough Draft Writing
Homework:
Vocabulary pictures due tomorrow.
Rough Draft due tomorrow

23. Wednesday August 26, 2015 Agenda: VOCABULARY PICTURES DUE
Do Now:
Write a sentence using two of the vocabulary words from Unit two.
Agenda:
VOCABULARY PICTURES DUE
ROUGH DRAFT DUE
Peer editing procedures
Peer edit with a partner
Vocabulary picture check
Begin writing final draft in ink. If you type, you must be able to print the essay.
FINAL DRAFT Due Friday
Vocabulary Quiz Unit 2 Friday

24. Peer Editing Essays
Take each essay and highlight or underline and label the different parts.
Intro: Quote and Thesis
Each body paragraph’s transition sentence
Conclusion: Quote and Restatement of thesis
Count the number of sentences in each paragraph and write the outside of the paragraph.
Circle any “you” or “I”…
Circle any misspelled words or incorrect usage.
If anything is unclear or left out – mark this with a ? And ask them to include more info.

25. Example

26. If you made lower than a 70% on Unit One Vocabulary Quiz…
You can bring your grade up to a 70% if you write a paragraph using every single word from Unit One’s vocabulary. The paragraph must make sense and be in final draft format.
Final draft format means double spaced, ink, and front side of the page only.
It will be due FRIDAY (3rd and 6th) Monday (7th).
Remember I don’t have to let you make this up. I am giving you the opportunity, so I will not accept anything late.

27. Grab a vocabulary book and complete exercise III on pages 15 &16.
Thursday, August 26, 2015
Agenda
Vocabulary Review
Introduce theme and discuss
Theme Activity
Your final draft of “Care of a Pet” is due Monday with all of prewriting activities.
Vocabulary quiz tomorrow
Grab a vocabulary book and complete exercise III on pages 15 &16.
ELACC9/10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices of structure create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise.
ELACC9/10RL3: Analyze how complex characters (multiple motivations) develop throughout text
Do Now:

28. THEME

30. Thursday August 27, 2015 6th Period
Do Now: Grab a vocabulary book and study! Your quiz is tomorrow!
Agenda:
ROUGH DRAFT DUE
Peer editing procedures
Peer edit with a partner
Vocabulary picture check
Begin writing final draft in ink. If you type, you must be able to print the essay.
FINAL DRAFT Due Monday
Vocabulary Quiz Unit 2 Friday

31. Friday August 28, 2015 Agenda: Vocabulary Quiz Individual reading
Finish theme notes
Theme Activity
Final draft with all of prewriting due Monday.
Do Now: What is theme? Answer and then take a few minutes to study for your vocabulary quiz.
Standards:
ELACC9/10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices of structure create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise. • ELACC9/10RL3: Analyze how complex characters (multiple motivations) develop throughout text.

32. Friday August 28, 2015 6th Period
Do Now:Take a few minutes to study for your vocabulary quiz.
Standards:
ELACC9/10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices of structure create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise. • ELACC9/10RL3: Analyze how complex characters (multiple motivations) develop throughout text.
Vocabulary Quiz Unit 2
Introduce theme and discuss
Theme Activity
Reminder: Final Draft due Monday