Directions: Record a commercial pitch for your action plan.
Requirements:
A. 30 seconds minimum, 2 minutes maximum.
B. What to say in your speech:
Pitch your action plan. Explain why someone should vote in favor for the change you are suggesting.
How to organize your script:
Step 1. Cause: Explain the problem in society you researched.
Step 2. Effect: Give examples (quote 1 or 2 pieces of data/facts from your research) of why the change needs to happen.
Step 3. Solution: Describe the solution or change that you are proposing in your action plan.
C. Make your presentation convincing and engaging.
D. Make sure your show your poster in the recording. 
(If you created a Google Slide or Drawing, Add it to this assignment.). 

Use the handout to complete your final essay for the 4th quarter Transcendental Unit. 
This is your written FINAL for ELA-3. 

1. Use this doc below to transfer your Societal Reform essay onto. 
2. Use the template to make sure your include all MLA formatting correctly. (Don't worry about Section Header-just delete the text and copy your essay in).
3. Use the citation machine on https://sites.google.com/pylusd.org/el-dorado-library/mla?authuser=0 to create your Citations for your Works Cited page at the end of your essay. 
4. Edit the essay one more time before submitting it to turnit.com under ELA-3. Find "4th Qtr Essay-Individual/Societal Reform" and click submit to upload your writing.

Use the handout to complete Parts 1-3. (due by 5/27)
Part 4: Create your own poster or Google Drawing/Slide. 
Part 5: Present to class at end of the month/start of June.

Today you will create a digital writing portfolio. 1. Follow the step by step instructions on  the slide show. 
2. Fill out the Google Form AFTER you have created your writing portfolio (you will need the portfolio link to fill out this form correctly).

Step 1: Go to caaspp.org 
Step 2: Explore the CAASPP practice tests for both English and Math (four total).
Step 3:While exploring type notes on the first slide that will help you on the test. 
Step 4: Take a screen shot of the CAASPP website and copy and paste it onto the slide show attached. 
***To screenshot Press Ctrl + Show Windows(button above number 6) to take a screenshot.

Highlight the lines that relate to the categories based on the key at the top of the handout.

Write down two positive things that happened to you this week. 
Write down two negative things that happened to you this week. 
Write down two personal goals for next week. 
Write down two academic goals for next week. 

We will review the work from Friday and Monday today as a class.

Fill out the handout attached. 
Take all class period to complete this. 

Use the handout to connect your questions with annotation highlights in the essay 
You have Weds and Thurs to work on this in class. 
Friday will be a catch up day, so you can work on whatever it is that you have missing. 

Complete the attached handout

Read the poem attached.
Fill out the handout with your interpretation of each of the topics that are mapped out for you by the lines. 
State which one of the 6 tenets of Transcendentalism you feel each of the chunks of the poem is connected to. (You can make a key on the poem and highlight the 6 different tenets as you read.)

Follow the directions on the handout. 
Be sure to write the paragraph reflection below the lyrics.

Use the handout attached to complete the Web Quest on Walt Whitman and the Geography of Transcendentalism.
Highlight your answers and give your best effort in the journal prompt response. 


* Include a connection to "Dead Poets Society" for extra credit.

Use the handout attached

Use the Slide Show to fill out the Notes sheet.

Type 3 book titles and author names into the doc.
Use the links below if you are not sure where to begin. 
Or type in a topic, historical time period, a subject matter that you are interested in with the word "books about..." ahead of it and see what pops up.

Complete the handout by following the step by step instructions.

Step 1: Copy and paste your rough draft onto the doc below. Step 2: Today is your last day in class to edit your final draft. 
Step 3: Make sure that you have an MLA header, Title, and your last name and page number at the top right corner. 
Step 4: Review the rubric sheet before submitting your essay. 
Step 5: Submit your essay to turnitin.com through your Clever account.

*Use the essay rubric to edit your rough draft with. 
Step 1: Start by reading your rough draft and Highlighting the boxes you feel your essay meets the description of. 
Step 2: Edit: Work on your essay until it meets all of the category requirements. 
~Make sure you include a MLA header, title and last name and page # at top right. 
~Aim for a 5 (top row) in each category.

Use this handout to complete your pre-writing for your final essay. 
We will work on the outline and rough draft until Friday, this handout is due on 5/9. 
You will have the weekend to edit. 
The Final Draft Essay will be due, Monday, 5/12.

Complete this as we read.
This is due on Friday, 3/26 before we leave for Spring Break.

Today I want you to work on any assignments that you have missing.
For those of you who are all caught up, you can read The namesake silently.

Complete the study guide while you read Ch. 9 & 10.
Highlight your answers when you finish before turning in.

Follow the instructions on the handout to earn full credit and extra credit on this close read.
This is due before class on Monday.

Step 1: Complete two study tools and one game with the quizlet set attached.
Step 2: Fill out the vocab chart (the first term is not in the book, make up your own sentence)
Step 3: Take the Test on quizlet until you score a 90% or higher.

We will read the beginning of Chapter 8 in class.
Complete the study guide as we read.
Finish the Chapter 8 as homework.
The worksheet is due before class on Thursday, 3/18.

We will read chapter 7 in class after reviewing last night's reading homework, Chapter 6.
Answer the study guide questions, highlight your answers.

Step 1: Study the vocab set by complete 2 study tools tasks, and 1 game on quizlet.
Step 2:Use the quizlet set to fill out the vocab chart.
Step 3: Take the test for the set until you score a 90% or higher.
This is due on Friday, 3.12.

Fill out the Worksheet
Begin reading Chapter 6 of The Namesake

Complete the Study Guide questions as you read Chapter 5 in class.
Finish as homework.

Friday's Class Agenda:

Step 1: Watch the TED Talk that is linked to the handout.
Step 2: Fill out the graphic organizer as you watch the speaker describe her experience.

When you have finished watching the TED Talk and filling out the chart,
Step 3: Continue working on your reading for The Namesake Chapter 1 and Annotations Worksheet

Read through the chapter summaries.
Highlight examples of the themes listed in the directions and key at the top of the doc.
EACH chapter should have NO LESS THAN 5 EXAMPLES of themes and evidence related to the essential questions.
We will begin reading Chapter 5 in class tomorrow.

If you plan to get ahead and read tonight, use this handout and highlight the reading as you do.
Follow the instructions for what to highlight and why.

Step 1: Use the quizlet set attached to complete the vocabulary chart. Choose 10 of the 25 words with which to fill out this week's chart.
**I have attached the PDF of The Namesake book so you can still use Ctrl+Shift+F while in the doc to find where the words are used in the text.
Step 2: Complete 2 study tools and 1 game for the set.
Step 3: Take the vocab Test on the set until you score a 90% of higher.
This is due by Friday, 3/5.

Complete this handout as we begin reading The Namesake
Warning some topics, ideas, and questions on the handout are sensitive in nature.
Please be mindful, genuine, and respectfully honest in your responses.

We will begin class today in partner break out rooms.
Your partner and you will interview each other with the questions on the sheet in the break out.
Type your partner's responses in your handout.

We will read and annotate Ch. 1 of The Namesake after the interviews.

***If you are absent for breakouts in class today, you will type your own answers in for the questions on the sheet in order to earn credit.

Fill out these notes as we watch Lion in preparation for our next unit.

Step 1: Open you Cultural Research Project handout from yesterday.
Today you will begin researching the topic you were assigned in your groups.
I will place you back into breakout rooms and you can plan who will be doing what.
Step 2: Fill in the boxes at the bottom of your research project handout so I know who is completing what slides.
Step 3: In the box where you fill in your name- add a description of what sort task you will complete for the project.
IE: I will be creating slide show to share, typing, researching, adding images, editing final slides.

You will have today, tomorrow, and Thursday to complete this project in your groups.
We will present our slides on Friday to the rest of the class.

Today I will introduce the project after we finish Lion the film.
Fill out the handout once you have been assigned to a group and can speak in your breakout rooms about who will complete what.
You will make one slide show where each of you will contribute.

Step 1: Complete the checklist with your essay.
Step 2: Finish your edits.
Step 3: Log on to Turn It. Com through clever and turn in your The Crucible essay to the The Crucible Essay Assignment posted for ELA-3
*** If you already submitted your final draft you will need to unsubmit it in order to be able to post it in the Turnitin.com website.

FYI: The ONLY WAY your essay will be scored and you will get points for it, is if you submit it to turnitin.com

Use the links on the handout to find the information for the fill in the blanks.

Step 1: Fill out the checklist handout below, and make any revisions still needed.
Step 2: Copy and Paste your text in your Rough Draft Essay into the ELA-3, 2Qtr Final Essay doc below.
Step 3: Turn in your Final Draft before midnight tonight for full credit.

You will begin preparing for the final essay on The Crucible today.
Step 1: Read the instructions, rubric, and guidelines very carefully in the handout attached.
Step 2: Begin working on the pre-writing tasks.
Step 3: Select the quotations you will use from the play.
Step 4: Work on the essay outline

Add quotes to the chart as we read The Crucible.

You will be assigned a character in to work on finding examples for in a group.
While in your groups, decide what form of power the character used the most and use your PDF of The Crucible to find quotations that give examples of how the character used, or responded to a form a base power.
Halfway through class we will share our answers on a group chart.

We will begin reading Act I today.
While you are being introduced to each character, jot down connections in the slide.

As we watch each Act and read the play The Crucible, fill out this chart with any direct or indirect characterizations for each character listed. This will be due at the end of the unit before finals.

Complete the Study Guide Questions as we finish reading Act IV of The Crucible.
***Put your answers in Dark Blue for 2 extra credit points.

This will be due as your final assignment for Semester 1 so it is very important that you pay attention and follow along as we read in class and find the answers.

Finish watching Act IV of The Crucible
Review the Act IV Study Guide
Complete the Close Read Article- Annotate the article while you read, answer the questions below the article.
Turn In when you finish.

Read and annotate the poem. Fill out the chart after.

Step 1: Use the quizlet set to play 1 game, and 3 study tools.
Step 2: Fill out the chart using The Crucible pdf to find the quotes from the book.
Step 3: Take the test on quizlet for the set and score a 90% or higher by Friday.

Step 4: Open the Power Players chart, and your PDF of The Crucible. Find quotes that provide examples of different base powers that characters are using in the play in Act I.

As we read Act II of The Crucible.
Answer these questions on the handout.
Write in complete sentences.

Today we will finish reading Act II of The Crucible.
We will watch the rest of Act II and complete the Study Guide questions.
Open you study guide for Act II to prepare for class.

Step 1: Complete 3 Study tasks and 1 Game on quizlet with the set.
Step 2: Use the quiz let set below to complete the vocab chart.
You will need to open the PDF of The Crucible book to find the sentences where the words are located.
Step 3: Take the quizlet test for this set until you score a 90% or higher.

Reread the beginning of (Act 1 P. 2-32) on your own using the PDF.
Answer the questions on the slide as you read.

Complete the slides attached before beginning vocab today.

1) Open the PDF for The Crucible (posted at the top of the Stream).
2) Open the vocab set in quizlet for the week.
3) Complete 3 study tasks, as you have in the past on quizlet. Complete one game.
4) Fill out the vocab chart.
(Use the PDF of the book and Ctrl + F to find the sentence where the vocab words are used in the book).
5) Take the quizlet vocab Test until you score a 90% or higher on it.

*Due by Friday, you have all of class today to complete it.

You will be filling out questions on both handouts/attachments for this assignment.
1) Start with the slide show "TC: Activity 6" - read the instructions.
2) Open the "French and Raven's Five Forms of Power Adapted" to read the article and complete the questions.

Read through, and follow the steps on the handout carefully.

Read through the slide show carefully. Fill in the boxes with as much information as you can find for each category.

We are replacing Vocab with a Web Quest this Monday, still due on Friday.
Follow the instructions on the handout.

Follow the instructions on the slide show carefully.

Read through each slide carefully.
Type your answers for Activity 1 in the box on Slide 3.

Fill out the handout.
When you are finished click Turn In
You have 30 mins to complete this.

Read the passage and write your reflection in the blank lines below.

Step 1: Study the quizlet set by completing three Study tool tasks on quizlet.
Step 2: Pick 10 out of the 30 words to fill out the chart below with. Make up your own sentences for each word. add clip art images for examples.
Step 3: Take the test on quizlet until you score a 90% or higher, before the end of the week.

What you are working on today:

Due before end of Friday:
Step 1: Login to the Quizlet Class for Vocab. Use the set for this week's vocab already posted in the quizlet set. It is labelled 10/12-10/16 Vocab: SAT Words Set 1
Step 2: Complete the LEARN, FLASHCARDS, SPELL, & 1 GAME of your choice to study the set.
Step 3: Take the quizlet Test until you score a 90% or higher.

Step 4: Open The Great Gatsby Note Sheet
Step 5: As we begin to read, fill the sheet out. The NOTE SHEET IS DUE on the dates the reading for EACH CHAPTER IS DUE.
Step 6: Use the Audio and E Book to follow along in class and to read independently.

Step 1: Open your essay outline form yesterday. Complete what you have left of it.
Step 2: Use the doc below to transfer the sentences on your outline onto.
This is your rough draft doc.
Step 3: Write your rough draft in class today.

***The rough draft is due before class on Monday ***

Step 1: Type in the zoom chat box:
YES, if you are done with your rough draft and
NO, if you are still working on it.

If you answer no, continue working on your outline and rough draft independently on class today.
When you do finish, message me that you are ready for peer review in the zoom chat box.

Step 2: Once you are in a breakout group, SHARE your essay doc with the people in your group.
(If you already clicked Turn In, You will need to unsubmit the essay to have access to share it).
*** MAKE SURE YOU ARE SHARING IT UNDER SUGGESTION BUTTON, NOT EDIT)

Step 3: While you peer edit- highlight areas on the doc that need improving and write comments on what to work on.

Step 4: Use the rubrics attached to give a score to each essay.
Write the name of the classmates who you are peer reviewing on the top of the chart.
Highlight the box for each category that you believe the essay would score in.

The final date for the ROUGH DRAFT is Wednesday. (10% marked down each day it is late).
The due date for the FINAL ESSAY DRAFT is FRIDAY, 11/20. (10% marked down each day it is late).

Step 1: Annotate the Essay Prompt carefully. Highlight what you are doing, and how you are doing it.
Step 2:Include the quotations from your EQ tracker with parenthetical citations.
Step 3:Fill out the remaining lines of the outline for your American Dream essay.

These handouts will be used to track information and quotations from the readings we will begin next week. (Monday 11/2- Friday- 11/6 )
Use the graphic organizer to chart the relevant information from the readings. (Monday-Friday -11/2-11/6)
After we read the supplemental texts, you will write an Argumentative Essay answering the Essential Question on the American Dream (11/6- 11/11)
We will have a peer edit session after you have submitted your first draft of the essay. (11/11)
You will have two days to revise your essay based on the check list, and peer review comments you were given. (The FINAL DRAFT ESSAY will be due Friday, 11/13).

Step 1: Open the article from the homework assigned last week. “The Lost Generation and Millennials”.
Step 2: Read (or reread) the article silently and highlight any examples that address the EQs: What is the American Dream and Is the American Dream attainable by all Americans?
Step 3: Answer the questions at the bottom of the article.
Step 4: Once you have completed steps 1-3, you can continue completing your American Dream EQ tracker.
Step 5: If you are finished with ALL of the steps above, go to youtube and type in the words, "The American Dream". Watch some video clips and take notes on the doc below.

Go to the Writing section of your Classwork.
Open up the American Dream EQ Tracker handout that was assigned on 10/30 and is due today, 11/6.
We will fill the first page of this handout out today.
We will begin the essay on Monday.

Follow the instructions on the attachment to complete the final article for the American Dream unit.

Today we will move onto the next article for the American Dream Essay.
Follow the directions in the the handout.

We will begin class with working on the vocab set on quizlet for the first 30 minutes.
Step 1: Complete the flashcards tool.
Step 2: Complete the write tool.
Step 3: Complete the spell tool.
Step 4: Complete one Game with the set.
Step 5: Take the vocab test until you earn a 90% or higher.
Complete steps 1-5 by this Friday, 11/6.

We will work on The American Dream EQ Tracker for the remainder of the class period. You may begin working on that once you have finished the vocab work.

Open the handout and follow the directions to complete the assignment.
This is due before class on Wednesday 11/4.
We will review it briefly and move on to the next reading in the EQ Tracker.

What you are working on today:

Due before end of Friday:
Step 1: Login to the Quizlet Class for Vocab. Use the set for this week's vocab already posted in the quizlet set. It is labelled Vocab: The Great Gatsby Ch. 8 & 9
Step 2: Complete the LEARN, FLASHCARDS, SPELL, & 1 GAME of your choice to study the set.
Step 3: Take the quizlet Test until you score a 90% or higher.

At 10:10 am we will turn on cameras and start working on Gatsby.

Fill out this final Note Sheet handout as we listen to the last two chapters of The Great Gatsy in class.

What you are working on today:

Due before end of Friday:
Step 1: Login to the Quizlet Class for Vocab. Use the set for this week's vocab already posted in the quizlet set. It is labelled 10/12-10/16 Vocab: SAT Words Set 1
Step 2: Complete the LEARN, FLASHCARDS, SPELL, & 1 GAME of your choice to study the set.
Step 3: Take the quizlet Test until you score a 90% or higher.

At 10:10 am we will turn on cameras and start working on Gatsby.

Step 4: Open The Great Gatsby Note Sheet for Ch. 3 & 4
Step 5: Fill out areas you did not complete as we discuss the handout together. Ask questions when needed.
Step 6: Share answers that you know from the pre-assessment we took on Friday.

Step 1: Make sure your Quizlet Vocab work is completed for the week.
Step 2: Open the slide show below and begin the pre-assessment for Ch.4-7 of The Great Gatsby
Step 3: Continue reading The Great Gatsby while you wait for classmates to finish the pre-assessment.
***Chapter 8 will be read together on Monday so you have the weekend to catch up in the reading if you are behind. :-)

Step 1: Follow along and fill out sections of the Ch. 5 & 6 Note Sheet as I go over it in class.
Step 2: Go back through Ch. 1-7 and find examples of color symbolism. On the handout, Include a quote for each examples, who it is connected to, and what the symbolic meaning is.

Fill out the Note Sheet as you read chapters 5 & 6 of The Great Gatsby.
Check your pacing calendar for due dates on reading.

Complete the worksheet attached while you read Chapters 3 & 4 of The Great Gatsby.
You have until Sunday to finish this reading portion and assignment.

Spend the class time working on the preview assessment. You will have similar questions on a quiz next week for Gatsby.
You can use the book as reference.
Work on this indepedently for the entire 30 min zoom period.

Step 1: Go to quizlet.com and register for the class with this link https://quizlet.com/join/mws9fEeUJ
Step 2: Complete the mindfulness goals for the month on the 10/5 Classwork Slide show attached.
Step 3: Tab back to the quizlet websiet and Open the vocab set for this week.
Step 4: Complete the Learn, Write and Spell task under the Study label.
Step 5: Complete one of the options under the Games label.
Step 6: Take the Test under the Study label until you earn a 90% of higher on it.

We will go over the reading together.
You will follow along and find the answers for the questions on slide #1.

Complete your goals for the week. Make sure they are different goals than last week's. You may want to open last week's goals and build on them.
Use your studysync book at home to complete the reading and think questions posted below.

Follow this instructions in the slides.

Open the slide show and look over what you have in way of tasks today.
You will begin with your Mindfulness Monday goals and then continue working on the worksheet from Friday's preview session.

Step 1: Look over and use the SPACECAT worksheet to analyze the poem "Human Family" by Maya Angelou.
Step 2: While we read the poem together consider the SPACECAT details you will need to analyze in the worksheet.
Step 3: Use your highlighter tool to highlight parts of the poem that will help you fill out the worksheet.
Step 4: Complete the worksheet and share interpretations and findings with the class.

*To earn full points you need highlights on the poem, and the worksheet to be completely filled in.

Step 1:Take the personality assessment by clicking the link on the doc.
Step 2: Answer the questions on the handout after you have your results.
Step 3: We will discuss the implications, influences, and relationships these personalities experience in different settings after you complete your reflection.

Use the slideshow to guide you through today's work.
Type your answers for the Slide Show notes on the Handout attached below.
Click Turn In once you have the entire doc filled out. *If there are facts you cannot locate, look them up online.

Read the prompt and respond in 250 words or more.
Type your answer on the same doc, below the direction.

After you have finished writing, read over your words and revise grammar, word choice, and style structure.
Do this revision process (read and revise) 2 times.

Click Turn in when you have completed all steps.

Directions: Start with slide 3, then work your way backwards to slide 2 then 1.
Take your time responding to the quick write on slide 1.
Click Turn In when you are completely done with your quick write.
Type any questions you have in the chat box in the zoom meeting.