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Theme: Corruption and Independence
Unit Resources and Assignments:
Native American Mascot Article #1
Native American Mascot Article #2
The Crucible Webquest
Essay #1 Assignment
Social Media Project Assignment Rubric
Website for Social Media Project
Archetype Notes
World on Turtle's Back Myth
World on Turtle's Back Reading Questions
Trickster Tales
Trickster Tale Analysis
The Crucible
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Trickster Tale Stories
Trickster Tale Analysis Questions
World on Turtle's Back Myth
World on Turtle's Back Questions
The Crucible Analysis Notes
Tentative Calendar
*Please email me regarding possible changes to specific assignments*
WEEK 1
Monday, August 19
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Writing Reminders and Writing Intro (Prezi)—Passive Voice Focus*
-Work Period: Co-Write Persuasive Paragraph
-Closing: Create thesis for first essay/Begin Brainstorm
TOD: What is the thesis of your paper?
HW: Passive Voice Practice
Tuesday, August 20 (PICTURE DAY)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Passive Voice Review
-Work Period: Brainstorm and begin first paragraph—writing conferences during process
-Closing: Discuss the article
TOD: What is the biggest struggle for you regarding writing?
HW: Finish brainstorm if not finished in class
Wednesday, August 21 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: MLA Review and Instructions
-Work Period: Begin typing draft—revise when finished (writing conferences during process)
-Closing: Wrap up
TOD: N/A
HW: N/A
Thursday, August 22 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Paper Review
-Work Period: MLA Powerpoint and Notes
-Closing: Practice MLA
TOD: N/A
HW: Essay due tomorrow
Friday, August 23
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: MLA Quiz
-Work Period: Anticipation Guide/Thematic Discussion
-Closing: Culminating ideas/points
TOD: Can imperialism be beneficial—why or why not?
HW: None
WEEK 2—These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
**TPCASTT Sheets**
Monday, August 26
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Review points from anticipation guide
-Work Period: Introduction to Thematic Unit Prezi
-Closing: Native American Mascot Article
TOD: What stood out to you the most about Native American literature?
HW: Blog 2
Tuesday, August 27
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Mini-Lesson over archetype, oral tradition, myth, legend, folk tales trickster tales—archetype activity
-Work Period: Read “World on Turtle’s Back” and “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”
-Closing: Write own Creation Myth using themes from NA Lit
*If time permits: Read Coyote Stories
TOD: What is the purpose of creation myths?
HW: Blog due Wednesday at midnight
Wednesday, August 28 *WRITING WEDNESDAY*
-Sponge: Read Prompt and begin 5 minute brainstorm
-Introduction: Timed Essay Instructions
-Work Period: Timed Essay
-Closing: Submit Essay
TOD: N/A
HW: N/A
Thursday, August 29
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Sentence Corrections from first essays
-Work Period: TPCASTT “Song of the Sky Loom” together
-Closing: TPCASTT “Hunting Song” in pairs
TOD: What is the hardest thing about poetry analysis?
HW: Finish “Hunting Song” TPCASTT
Friday, August 30
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Go over “Hunting Song” TPCASTT and poetic devices
-Work Period: Read “Cultural Imperialism” in class
-Closing: Cloze Reading and Vocab from Cultural Imperialism
TOD: Can imperialism be beneficial—why or why not?
HW: None
WEEK 3
Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)
LABOR DAY
Tuesday, September 3 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Paper Guidelines/Expectations
-Work Period: Begin Brainstorm and Draft
-Closing: Save work and upload to Google Docs
TOD: NA
HW: NA
Wednesday, September 4 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Essay Reminders
-Work Period: Continue working on draft
-Closing: Finish Draft
TOD: NA
HW: NA
Thursday, September 5 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Explain Peer Edit
-Work Period: Complete Peer Edit
-Closing: Discuss Edit with Peer
TOD: NA
-HW: Finish Peer Edit
Friday, September 6 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Last minute details/explanations
-Work Period: Finish up Peer Edit or Complete Final Draft
-Closing: Print and Submit
TOD: None
-HW: NA
WEEK 4 - These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
**Explain Cloze Reading**
Monday, September 9
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Anticipation Guide/Discussion for Colonial Period/Puritanism Themes
-Work Period: Thematic Prezi for Colonial/Puritan Transition from NA Lit
-Closing: Discuss trends in the time period
TOD: What stood out to you regarding the Colonial Period?
-HW: Blog 3
Tuesday, September 10
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Mini-Lesson on Mood and Tone
-Work Period: Read Letter to a Missionary and the Reaction To “Letter”
-Closing: Discuss and write compare and contrast reflection on tone
TOD: How would you react to this piece?
-HW: Blog 3
Wednesday, September 11 **TIMED WRITING**
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Provide Writing Prompt
-Work Period: Complete Timed Writing
-Closing: Submit Timed Essay
-TOD: NA
-HW: Blog 3 due by midnight
Thursday, September 12
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: TPCASTT Reminder
-Work Period: TPCASTT “Burning House” by Bradstreet
-Closing: Submit and begin reading “Of Plymouth Plantation”
-TOD: What have you improved on in your writing?
HW: Finish reading “Of Plymouth Plantation”—Reading Quiz over “Of Plymouth” and NA Lit
Friday, September 13
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Quiz over NA Lit and “Of Plymouth”
-Work Period: Persuasion and “Sinners”
-Closing: Prove that each type of persuasion appears in “Sinners”
-TOD: What is your reaction to “Sinners”?
-HW: Respond to Blog 3 by midnight
WEEK 5 - These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
**Pass out Data Sheet and Literary Discussion Templates**
**Explain Cloze Reading**
Monday, September 16
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Sentence Correction Mini-Lesson
-Work Period: Read “Modern Day Witch-hunt” and “Terrorist Witch-Hunt”
-Closing: Discuss the articles and political cartoons
TOD: What is something new you learned today?
-HW: Blog 4
Tuesday, September 17
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Data Sheets and Literary Elements
-Work Period: Introduction to The Crucible, Political Cartoons, McCarthyism
-Closing: Begin Reading The Crucible Act 1
TOD: What would your fear be living in this time period?
-HW: Blog 4
Wednesday, September 18 **TIMED WRITING**
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Provide Writing Prompt
-Work Period: Complete Timed Writing
-Closing: Submit Timed Essay
-TOD: NA
-HW: Blog 4 due by midnight
Thursday, September 19
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Crucible Review and Political Cartoon Design
-Work Period: Continue Reading The Crucible Act 1—begin Act 2
-Closing: Recap and review
-TOD: What character stands out the most right now and why?
HW: Blog Responses
Friday, September 20
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Writing Errors Mini-Lesson
-Work Period: In groups, score Writing Test Samples
-Closing: Discuss scores and why each was scored a certain way
-TOD: What do you need to work on for the writing test?
-HW: Respond to Blog 4 by midnight
WEEK 6 - These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
Monday, September 23
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Sentence Corrections
-Work Period: Continue Writing Test Scoring
-Closing: Continue Reading The Crucible Act 2 if finished scoring
TOD: What is something new you learned today?
-HW: Finish Act 2 if not done in class
Tuesday, September 24
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: The Crucible Recap—Quiz over Acts 1 and 2
-Work Period: Continue Reading The Crucible Act 3
-Closing: Writing Reminders
TOD: Do you feel prepared for the writing test—why or why not?
-HW: NA
Wednesday, September 25
*WRITING TEST*--classes who have me today:
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Writing Test Discussion
-Work Period: Watch Act 1-2 of The Crucible
-Closing: Discuss similarities and differences
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Thursday, September 26
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Crucible Review
-Work Period: Continue Reading The Crucible (Finish Act 3 and Start Act 4)
-Closing: Recap and review
-TOD: What character stands out the most right now and why?
HW: NA
Friday, September 27
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Act 3 Reading Quiz
-Work Period: Data Sheets and Literary Device Discussion Prep
-Closing: Explain fishbowl discussion and Social Media Project for Crucible
-TOD: How does class discussion enhance learning?
-HW: Study for Crucible Test on Tuesday, October 3 and finish Data Sheet/Literary Devices Discussion Sheet
WEEK 7
Monday, September 30
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Grammar Mini-Lesson
-Work Period: Puritan/Crucible/etc. Review (Fishbowl Discussion)
-Closing: Questions
TOD: Are you prepared for the test—why or why not?
-HW: Study for Crucible Test tomorrow
Tuesday, October 1
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Pass out Test
-Work Period: TEST
-Closing: Submit Test
TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Wednesday, October 2
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Mini-Lesson on Metanomy, Synecdoche, Persuasion, Aphorisms, Parallel Structure
-Work Period: Intro Prezi to the Revolutionary Period (transition from Colonial/Puritan)
-Closing: Questions and/or begin background and reading Declaration of Independence
-TOD: What is one thing new you learned about this time period?
-HW: Blog 5 due Friday at midnight
Thursday, October 3
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Review Declaration/Continue background discussion—read “Is your Freedom at stake?”
-Work Period: Vocabulary Practice in Declaration/Declaration Discussion
-Closing: What would be included in your declaration?
-TOD: Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
HW: Blog 5 due Friday at midnight
Friday, October 4
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: DGP/DOL Quiz
-Work Period: Patrick Henry’s Speech and Obama’s Speech
-Closing: Discuss persuasive tactics (find examples of ethos, pathos, logos)
-TOD: What is the most effective means of persuasion in your opinion?
-HW: Blog 5 due tonight
WEEK 8
Monday, October 7
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: DGP/DOL Quiz
-Work Period: Read Poor Richard’s Almanac (aphorisms)—how does this relate to today?
-Closing: Write own aphorisms
TOD: What is an aphorism?
-HW: Finish aphorisms
Tuesday, October 8
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: List 25 things you want to accomplish before you die
-Work Period: Read Ben Franklin’s Autobiography—discuss the idea of the self-made man
-Closing: How does this relate to today?
TOD: What is one of the things you listed that you wanted to accomplish before you die?
-HW: NA
Wednesday, October 9 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Essay Topics Introduction
-Work Period: Thesis and begin brainstorm (teacher conference)
-Closing: Questions
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Thursday, October 10 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Writing Expectations Reminder
-Work Period: Finish Brainstorm—have it approved by teacher
-Closing: Begin Rough Draft
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Friday, October 11 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Continue Rough Draft
-Work Period: Rough Draft/Writing Conferences
-Closing: Submit Rough Draft
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
WEEK 9
Monday, October 14 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Begin Final Draft
-Work Period: Final Draft and Begin Peer Edit
-Closing: Submit Peer Edit
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Tuesday, October 15 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Finish Peer Edit
-Work Period: Read Ben Franklin’s Autobiography—discuss the idea of the self-made man
-Closing: How does this relate to today?
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Wednesday, October 16 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Explain Project
-Work Period: Complete Final Draft—Print and Submit
-Closing: If finished early, complete WebQuest
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Thursday, October 10
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Test Explanation
-Work Period: Review for Thematic Unit Test
-Closing: Questions
-TOD: NA
-HW: Study for Test
Friday, October 11 *UNIT TEST*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Pass out Test
-Work Period: TEST
-Closing: Submit Test
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Monday, August 19
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Writing Reminders and Writing Intro (Prezi)—Passive Voice Focus*
-Work Period: Co-Write Persuasive Paragraph
-Closing: Create thesis for first essay/Begin Brainstorm
TOD: What is the thesis of your paper?
HW: Passive Voice Practice
Tuesday, August 20 (PICTURE DAY)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Passive Voice Review
-Work Period: Brainstorm and begin first paragraph—writing conferences during process
-Closing: Discuss the article
TOD: What is the biggest struggle for you regarding writing?
HW: Finish brainstorm if not finished in class
Wednesday, August 21 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: MLA Review and Instructions
-Work Period: Begin typing draft—revise when finished (writing conferences during process)
-Closing: Wrap up
TOD: N/A
HW: N/A
Thursday, August 22 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Paper Review
-Work Period: MLA Powerpoint and Notes
-Closing: Practice MLA
TOD: N/A
HW: Essay due tomorrow
Friday, August 23
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: MLA Quiz
-Work Period: Anticipation Guide/Thematic Discussion
-Closing: Culminating ideas/points
TOD: Can imperialism be beneficial—why or why not?
HW: None
WEEK 2—These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
**TPCASTT Sheets**
Monday, August 26
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Review points from anticipation guide
-Work Period: Introduction to Thematic Unit Prezi
-Closing: Native American Mascot Article
TOD: What stood out to you the most about Native American literature?
HW: Blog 2
Tuesday, August 27
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Mini-Lesson over archetype, oral tradition, myth, legend, folk tales trickster tales—archetype activity
-Work Period: Read “World on Turtle’s Back” and “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”
-Closing: Write own Creation Myth using themes from NA Lit
*If time permits: Read Coyote Stories
TOD: What is the purpose of creation myths?
HW: Blog due Wednesday at midnight
Wednesday, August 28 *WRITING WEDNESDAY*
-Sponge: Read Prompt and begin 5 minute brainstorm
-Introduction: Timed Essay Instructions
-Work Period: Timed Essay
-Closing: Submit Essay
TOD: N/A
HW: N/A
Thursday, August 29
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Sentence Corrections from first essays
-Work Period: TPCASTT “Song of the Sky Loom” together
-Closing: TPCASTT “Hunting Song” in pairs
TOD: What is the hardest thing about poetry analysis?
HW: Finish “Hunting Song” TPCASTT
Friday, August 30
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Go over “Hunting Song” TPCASTT and poetic devices
-Work Period: Read “Cultural Imperialism” in class
-Closing: Cloze Reading and Vocab from Cultural Imperialism
TOD: Can imperialism be beneficial—why or why not?
HW: None
WEEK 3
Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)
LABOR DAY
Tuesday, September 3 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Paper Guidelines/Expectations
-Work Period: Begin Brainstorm and Draft
-Closing: Save work and upload to Google Docs
TOD: NA
HW: NA
Wednesday, September 4 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Introduction: Essay Reminders
-Work Period: Continue working on draft
-Closing: Finish Draft
TOD: NA
HW: NA
Thursday, September 5 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Explain Peer Edit
-Work Period: Complete Peer Edit
-Closing: Discuss Edit with Peer
TOD: NA
-HW: Finish Peer Edit
Friday, September 6 (LAB 2214)
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Last minute details/explanations
-Work Period: Finish up Peer Edit or Complete Final Draft
-Closing: Print and Submit
TOD: None
-HW: NA
WEEK 4 - These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
**Explain Cloze Reading**
Monday, September 9
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Anticipation Guide/Discussion for Colonial Period/Puritanism Themes
-Work Period: Thematic Prezi for Colonial/Puritan Transition from NA Lit
-Closing: Discuss trends in the time period
TOD: What stood out to you regarding the Colonial Period?
-HW: Blog 3
Tuesday, September 10
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Mini-Lesson on Mood and Tone
-Work Period: Read Letter to a Missionary and the Reaction To “Letter”
-Closing: Discuss and write compare and contrast reflection on tone
TOD: How would you react to this piece?
-HW: Blog 3
Wednesday, September 11 **TIMED WRITING**
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Provide Writing Prompt
-Work Period: Complete Timed Writing
-Closing: Submit Timed Essay
-TOD: NA
-HW: Blog 3 due by midnight
Thursday, September 12
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: TPCASTT Reminder
-Work Period: TPCASTT “Burning House” by Bradstreet
-Closing: Submit and begin reading “Of Plymouth Plantation”
-TOD: What have you improved on in your writing?
HW: Finish reading “Of Plymouth Plantation”—Reading Quiz over “Of Plymouth” and NA Lit
Friday, September 13
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Quiz over NA Lit and “Of Plymouth”
-Work Period: Persuasion and “Sinners”
-Closing: Prove that each type of persuasion appears in “Sinners”
-TOD: What is your reaction to “Sinners”?
-HW: Respond to Blog 3 by midnight
WEEK 5 - These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
**Pass out Data Sheet and Literary Discussion Templates**
**Explain Cloze Reading**
Monday, September 16
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Sentence Correction Mini-Lesson
-Work Period: Read “Modern Day Witch-hunt” and “Terrorist Witch-Hunt”
-Closing: Discuss the articles and political cartoons
TOD: What is something new you learned today?
-HW: Blog 4
Tuesday, September 17
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Data Sheets and Literary Elements
-Work Period: Introduction to The Crucible, Political Cartoons, McCarthyism
-Closing: Begin Reading The Crucible Act 1
TOD: What would your fear be living in this time period?
-HW: Blog 4
Wednesday, September 18 **TIMED WRITING**
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Provide Writing Prompt
-Work Period: Complete Timed Writing
-Closing: Submit Timed Essay
-TOD: NA
-HW: Blog 4 due by midnight
Thursday, September 19
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Crucible Review and Political Cartoon Design
-Work Period: Continue Reading The Crucible Act 1—begin Act 2
-Closing: Recap and review
-TOD: What character stands out the most right now and why?
HW: Blog Responses
Friday, September 20
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Writing Errors Mini-Lesson
-Work Period: In groups, score Writing Test Samples
-Closing: Discuss scores and why each was scored a certain way
-TOD: What do you need to work on for the writing test?
-HW: Respond to Blog 4 by midnight
WEEK 6 - These days will change up in order for the Timed Essay to be when the class has the Rolling Block Day
Monday, September 23
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Sentence Corrections
-Work Period: Continue Writing Test Scoring
-Closing: Continue Reading The Crucible Act 2 if finished scoring
TOD: What is something new you learned today?
-HW: Finish Act 2 if not done in class
Tuesday, September 24
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: The Crucible Recap—Quiz over Acts 1 and 2
-Work Period: Continue Reading The Crucible Act 3
-Closing: Writing Reminders
TOD: Do you feel prepared for the writing test—why or why not?
-HW: NA
Wednesday, September 25
*WRITING TEST*--classes who have me today:
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Writing Test Discussion
-Work Period: Watch Act 1-2 of The Crucible
-Closing: Discuss similarities and differences
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Thursday, September 26
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Crucible Review
-Work Period: Continue Reading The Crucible (Finish Act 3 and Start Act 4)
-Closing: Recap and review
-TOD: What character stands out the most right now and why?
HW: NA
Friday, September 27
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Act 3 Reading Quiz
-Work Period: Data Sheets and Literary Device Discussion Prep
-Closing: Explain fishbowl discussion and Social Media Project for Crucible
-TOD: How does class discussion enhance learning?
-HW: Study for Crucible Test on Tuesday, October 3 and finish Data Sheet/Literary Devices Discussion Sheet
WEEK 7
Monday, September 30
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Grammar Mini-Lesson
-Work Period: Puritan/Crucible/etc. Review (Fishbowl Discussion)
-Closing: Questions
TOD: Are you prepared for the test—why or why not?
-HW: Study for Crucible Test tomorrow
Tuesday, October 1
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Pass out Test
-Work Period: TEST
-Closing: Submit Test
TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Wednesday, October 2
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Mini-Lesson on Metanomy, Synecdoche, Persuasion, Aphorisms, Parallel Structure
-Work Period: Intro Prezi to the Revolutionary Period (transition from Colonial/Puritan)
-Closing: Questions and/or begin background and reading Declaration of Independence
-TOD: What is one thing new you learned about this time period?
-HW: Blog 5 due Friday at midnight
Thursday, October 3
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Review Declaration/Continue background discussion—read “Is your Freedom at stake?”
-Work Period: Vocabulary Practice in Declaration/Declaration Discussion
-Closing: What would be included in your declaration?
-TOD: Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
HW: Blog 5 due Friday at midnight
Friday, October 4
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: DGP/DOL Quiz
-Work Period: Patrick Henry’s Speech and Obama’s Speech
-Closing: Discuss persuasive tactics (find examples of ethos, pathos, logos)
-TOD: What is the most effective means of persuasion in your opinion?
-HW: Blog 5 due tonight
WEEK 8
Monday, October 7
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: DGP/DOL Quiz
-Work Period: Read Poor Richard’s Almanac (aphorisms)—how does this relate to today?
-Closing: Write own aphorisms
TOD: What is an aphorism?
-HW: Finish aphorisms
Tuesday, October 8
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: List 25 things you want to accomplish before you die
-Work Period: Read Ben Franklin’s Autobiography—discuss the idea of the self-made man
-Closing: How does this relate to today?
TOD: What is one of the things you listed that you wanted to accomplish before you die?
-HW: NA
Wednesday, October 9 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Essay Topics Introduction
-Work Period: Thesis and begin brainstorm (teacher conference)
-Closing: Questions
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Thursday, October 10 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Writing Expectations Reminder
-Work Period: Finish Brainstorm—have it approved by teacher
-Closing: Begin Rough Draft
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Friday, October 11 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Continue Rough Draft
-Work Period: Rough Draft/Writing Conferences
-Closing: Submit Rough Draft
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
WEEK 9
Monday, October 14 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Begin Final Draft
-Work Period: Final Draft and Begin Peer Edit
-Closing: Submit Peer Edit
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Tuesday, October 15 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Finish Peer Edit
-Work Period: Read Ben Franklin’s Autobiography—discuss the idea of the self-made man
-Closing: How does this relate to today?
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Wednesday, October 16 *MEDIA LAB*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Explain Project
-Work Period: Complete Final Draft—Print and Submit
-Closing: If finished early, complete WebQuest
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA
Thursday, October 10
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Test Explanation
-Work Period: Review for Thematic Unit Test
-Closing: Questions
-TOD: NA
-HW: Study for Test
Friday, October 11 *UNIT TEST*
-Sponge: DOL
-Intro: Pass out Test
-Work Period: TEST
-Closing: Submit Test
-TOD: NA
-HW: NA