Current Unit 5: Media Literacy Research Paper
(Link to research paper requirements here)
On this page you'll find a rather complete list of topics covered in class, assignment/downloads when possible, and due dates.
Remember, this is NOT 100% complete at all times, and should NOT be relied on as a substitute for actual class attendance and participation.
**UNDERLINED words are links to downloads/materials you can access at home**
Remember, this is NOT 100% complete at all times, and should NOT be relied on as a substitute for actual class attendance and participation.
**UNDERLINED words are links to downloads/materials you can access at home**
Week 1: Jan 29-Feb 2
Mon: Get to know you, review classroom expectations, expectations quiz
Wed: Create and begin Julius Caesar character list notes, begin Julius Caesar film
Fri: Finish film, Drama term notes, Shakespeare webquest
Wed: Create and begin Julius Caesar character list notes, begin Julius Caesar film
Fri: Finish film, Drama term notes, Shakespeare webquest
Week 2: Feb 5-9
Mon: Read Act 1 scene 2 aloud, 1st practice translation (Cassius' monologue)
Wed: Finished Act 1 (scene 2-3), translation passages (see link at top of page), Shakespearean letter activity
Fri: Read Act II scene 1, translation passages (see link at top of page), Act I-II Crossword puzzle
Wed: Finished Act 1 (scene 2-3), translation passages (see link at top of page), Shakespearean letter activity
Fri: Read Act II scene 1, translation passages (see link at top of page), Act I-II Crossword puzzle
Week 3: Feb 12-16
Mon: Read Act 2 scenes 2-4, add onto argument tracker: why did Brutus ultimately decide to kill Caesar?
Wed: Read Act 3 scene 1 (act out murder of Caesar!), fill-in argument tracker
Fri: Read Act 3 scene 2 (funeral speeches), Complete argument tracker, Rhetorical Analysis skills notes, rhetorical analysis in-class assessment
Wed: Read Act 3 scene 1 (act out murder of Caesar!), fill-in argument tracker
Fri: Read Act 3 scene 2 (funeral speeches), Complete argument tracker, Rhetorical Analysis skills notes, rhetorical analysis in-class assessment
Week 4: Feb 20-23
Wed: Review funeral speeches, answer review questions, Leaders&Rhetoric (Google Classroom), Caesar Quiz
Fri: Complete Leaders&Rhetoric (Google Classroom), Socratic seminar
Fri: Complete Leaders&Rhetoric (Google Classroom), Socratic seminar
Week 5: Feb 26-Mar 2
Mon: Assign Funeral Speech Analysis Group Assignment Group paper 1/2 sheet instructions
Wed: Group Work day 1
Fri: Group Work Day 2 (Presentations on MONDAY!)
Wed: Group Work day 1
Fri: Group Work Day 2 (Presentations on MONDAY!)
Week 6: Mar 5-8 (unit 5)
Mon: Group Presentations and Group Papers DUE, Intro to Media Literacy unit
Wed: Continue presentations, "Who Am I Online?" Google Classroom Qs and discussion
Wed: Continue presentations, "Who Am I Online?" Google Classroom Qs and discussion
Week 7: Mar 12-16
Mon: Antithesis Notes review
Wed: CRAAP test notes, credibility activity (Google Classroom) for discussion
Fri: (If absent please read ABSENT directions on the document) Philosophical Evidence Battle ,
Wed: CRAAP test notes, credibility activity (Google Classroom) for discussion
Fri: (If absent please read ABSENT directions on the document) Philosophical Evidence Battle ,
Week 8: Mar 19-21
(Short week due to spring break)
Mon: Choose a research paper topic, take Research Resource notes
Wed: Watch Wall-E and complete questions
Wed: Watch Wall-E and complete questions
Week 9: April 2-6
Mon: Welcome back (fun) activity and chat, discussion: review how to argue
Wed: Begin District Writing Assessment
Fri: District Writing Assessment
Wed: Begin District Writing Assessment
Fri: District Writing Assessment
Week 10: April 9-13
Mon: District Writing Assessment
Wed: District Writing Assessment
Fri: Complete District Writing Assessment
Wed: District Writing Assessment
Fri: Complete District Writing Assessment
Week 11: April 16-20
Mon: News vs Editorial Google Classroom Activity
Wed: Group Research Activity (Google Classroom)
Fri: Essay assignment, Individual research time, Essay outline notes
Wed: Group Research Activity (Google Classroom)
Fri: Essay assignment, Individual research time, Essay outline notes
week 12: april 23-26
Mon: Credibility Quiz (Google Classroom), Essay Outline Notes
Wed: Essay outline work time
Wed: Essay outline work time
Week 13-14
- Begin Research Paper
- Submit rough draft for peer review
- Work on Research Paper for 3 periods
Week 15: May 14-18
Mon: Submit final draft of Research Paper
Wed: Digital Literacy wrap-up discussion (philosophical chairs & socractic seminar)
Fri: Read-in day with choice novels, review book project 2
Wed: Digital Literacy wrap-up discussion (philosophical chairs & socractic seminar)
Fri: Read-in day with choice novels, review book project 2