Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Tuesday April 30th    

“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.” 
― Lorraine Hansberry

Welcome back from the break...

  • SWBAT begin reading the play A Raisin in the Sun by Langstan Hughes Link to PDF
  • SWBAT listen to audio version Audio Link
  • SWBAT read Act 1 p.23-30
  • SWBAT complete the scene drawing 
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions for A Raisin in the Sun        
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Monday April 29th    

“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.” 
― Lorraine Hansberry

Welcome back from the break...

  • SWBAT begin reading the play A Raisin in the Sun by Langstan Hughes 
  • SWBAT read Act 1 p.23-30
  • SWBAT the background information packet 
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions for A Raisin in the Sun        
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Friday April 18th    

“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.” 
― Lorraine Hansberry

HAVE A GREAT BREAK

  • SWBAT finish DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT read the poem A Raisin in the Sun by Langstan Hughes 
  • SWBAT finish reading the introduction to A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
  • SWBAT the background information packet 
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions for A Raisin in the Sun        
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Wednesday April 17th    

“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.” 
― Lorraine Hansberry

  • SWBAT finish DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT read the poem A Raisin in the Sun by Langstan Hughes 
  • SWBAT finish reading the introduction to A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions for A Raisin in the Sun        
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Tuesday April 16th    

“How we gets to the place where we scared to talk softness to each other.” 
― Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun

  • SWBAT finish DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT read the poem A Raisin in the Sun by Langstan Hughes 
  • SWBAT finish reading the introduction to A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions (from Running for his life article or Raisin in the Sun), and note annotating.         
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Monday, April 15, 2019

Monday April 15th    

“How we gets to the place where we scared to talk softness to each other.” 
― Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun

  • SWBAT finish DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT read the poem A Raisin in the Sun by Langstan Hughes 
  • SWBAT begin reading the introduction to A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions (from Running for his life article or Raisin in the Sun), and note annotating.         
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Friday, April 12, 2019

Friday April 12th    

“Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” 
― E.M. Forster

  • SWBAT continue DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions (from Running for his life article or Raisin in the Sun), and note annotating.         
  • Finish Quick Write Assignment: Write a character analysis paragraph(s) about Gilbert using at least 2 adjectives that describe him in the article "Running For His Life"  (you may use a character trait chart and anything in the article; you are not limited to any certain page numbers). Try to use 2 examples per adjective if possible. You must also address at least 1 literary device and explain how the author uses it to increase the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage.
    • It must have a TAG
    • It should contain at least 2 adjectives/minimum 2 textual examples each 
    • Explain how your example shows the adjective if necessary
    • It must identify and explain at least 1 literary device and how it affects the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage--should give evidence as well
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Wednesday April 10th    

“Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” 
― E.M. Forster

  • SWBAT continue DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions (from Running for his life article or Raisin in the Sun), and note annotating.         
  • Finish Quick Write Assignment: Write a character analysis paragraph(s) about Gilbert using at least 2 adjectives that describe him in the article "Running For His Life"  (you may use a character trait chart and anything in the article; you are not limited to any certain page numbers). Try to use 2 examples per adjective if possible. You must also address at least 1 literary device and explain how the author uses it to increase the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage.
    • It must have a TAG
    • It should contain at least 2 adjectives/minimum 2 textual examples each 
    • Explain how your example shows the adjective if necessary
    • It must identify and explain at least 1 literary device and how it affects the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage--should give evidence as well
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Tuesday April 9th    

“Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” 
― E.M. Forster

  • SWBAT continue DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions (from Running for his life), note annotating and quick writes         
  • Finish Quick Write Assignment: Write a character analysis paragraph(s) about Gilbert using at least 2 adjectives that describe him in the article "Running For His Life"  (you may use a character trait chart and anything in the article; you are not limited to any certain page numbers). Try to use 2 examples per adjective if possible. You must also address at least 1 literary device and explain how the author uses it to increase the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage.
    • It must have a TAG
    • It should contain at least 2 adjectives/minimum 2 textual examples each 
    • Explain how your example shows the adjective if necessary
    • It must identify and explain at least 1 literary device and how it affects the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage--should give evidence as well
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Monday April 8th    

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” 
― Plutarch

  • SWBAT begin DBA #3 English IV
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions (from Running for his life), note annotating and quick writes         
  • Finish Quick Write Assignment: Write a character analysis paragraph(s) about Gilbert using at least 2 adjectives that describe him in the article "Running For His Life"  (you may use a character trait chart and anything in the article; you are not limited to any certain page numbers). Try to use 2 examples per adjective if possible. You must also address at least 1 literary device and explain how the author uses it to increase the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage.
    • It must have a TAG
    • It should contain at least 2 adjectives/minimum 2 textual examples each 
    • Explain how your example shows the adjective if necessary
    • It must identify and explain at least 1 literary device and how it affects the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage--should give evidence as well
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Friday, April 5, 2019

Friday April 5th    

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” 
― Confucius, Confucius: The Analects

  • SWBAT continue reading the article Running for His Life Link
  • SWBAT watch the video video link
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions, note annotating and quick writes         
  • Quick Write Assignment: Write a character analysis paragraph(s) about Gilbert using at least 2 adjectives that describe him in the article "Running For His Life"  (you may use a character trait chart and anything in the article; you are not limited to any certain page numbers). Try to use 2 examples per adjective if possible. You must also address at least 1 literary device and explain how the author uses it to increase the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage.
    • It must have a TAG
    • It should contain at least 2 adjectives/minimum 2 textual examples each 
    • Explain how your example shows the adjective if necessary
    • It must identify and explain at least 1 literary device and how it affects the reader's understanding of Gilbert/the passage--should give evidence as well
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government (voter registration)
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Thursday April 4th    

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” 
― Confucius, Confucius: The Analects

  • SWBAT continue reading the article Running for His Life Link
  • SWBAT watch the video video link
  • SWBAT complete any  reading comprehension questions, note annotating and quick writes         SWBAT annotate article (highlighting, making notes about thoughts, etc.)  
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government 
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Wednesday April 3rd    

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” 
― Confucius, Confucius: The Analects

  • SWBAT continue reading the article Running for His Life Link
  • SWBAT watch the video video link
  • SWBAT finish rough draft for research paper-***CONTINUE TYPING****** (use graphic organizers)
  • SWBAT complete any incomplete reading comprehension questions, note annotating and quick writes              
  • SWBAT annotate article (highlighting, making notes about thoughts, etc.)  
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government 
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Tuesday April 2nd    

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” 
― Confucius, Confucius: The Analects

  • SWBAT read the article Running for His Life Link
  • SWBAT watch the video video link
  • SWBAT finish rough draft for research paper-***CONTINUE TYPING****** (use graphic organizers)
  • SWBAT complete any incomplete reading comprehension questions, note annotating and quick writes              
  • SWBAT annotate article (highlighting, making notes about thoughts, etc.)  
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government 
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Monday, April 1, 2019

Monday April 1st    

“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.” 
― Isaac Asimov

  • SWBAT continue research for essential questions:  How can a developing nation become more prosperous?
  • SWBAT finish rough draft for research paper-***CONTINUE TYPING****** (use graphic organizers)

  • SWBAT complete any incomplete reading comprehension questions, note annotating and quick writes 
  • SWBAT finish reading:  The Case for Universal Basic Education for the World's Poorest Boys and Girls (handout)               
  •   article link
  • SWBAT finish answering the reading comprehension questions questions
  • SWBAT annotate article (highlighting, making notes about thoughts, etc.)  
  • SWBAT complete all Economics coursework/Participation in Government 
  • SWBAT complete any Career and Financial Management work (Budget))
  • SWBAT complete all vocational coursework  (drawings)
  • SWBAT receive supplemental instruction for AIS courses US History, English III (Ms. Manhart, Mrs. Thauer, Mr. Joyce, etc)  (document based questions, essays)
  • SWBAT complete any Environmental Science coursework 
  • SWBAT use any additional time using the Lexia Power-up

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Empowering Women Is Smart Economics article link:



Guns, Germs, and Steel video link (Part 1)
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=guns+germs+and+steel&&view=detail&mid=54BBC6C397584400AD0D54BBC6C397584400AD0D&&FORM=VRDGAR 

Guns, Germs, and Steel audio link

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