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Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

9/29/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. AI-- "Be Right Back"
  3. Frankenstein Epistle Grades--
  • Example papers
  • Here's a copy of the Rubric I used when grading. I copied the language into a Google Sheets doc.  I don't know why you can't see it or the comments I made on and about each paper.
HOMEWORK
Do this EdPuzzle about British Romanticism
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Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023

9/28/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. Pass back Vocab Tests
  3. 15 min SSR
  4. Indep Reading Update-- Setting
HOMEWORK
Read this article... more about raising the dead! 
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Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023

9/27/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. The Frankenstein Epistle Writing Task-- due at the end of the period
HOMEWORK
Independent Reading
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Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023

9/26/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. Frankenstein Vocab Test
  3. Frankenstein Writing Task: CLICK LINK FOR DIRECTIONS. The objective of this assignment is to explore the relationships between characters in Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein by imagining and composing an epistle (see what I did there?) from one character to another. Through this exercise, you will delve into the characters' emotions, motivations, and the impact of their interactions within the story
HOMEWORK
Think about the writing task. You may NOT bring any written work into class, but you may use your book and annotations while writing
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Friday, Sept. 22, 2023

9/21/2023

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  1. Journal - What's on your mind?
  2. Epistolary, Frame Narrative, and Gothic Elements in Frankenstein
  3. Theme Slam Activity
HOMEWORK
Independent Reading
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Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

9/21/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. 15 minutes of SSR
  3. Independent Reading update-- turned in to turnitin.com
    1. fiction: the inciting incident
    2. nonfiction: purpose and audience
HOMEWORK
Friday--> Bring completed Gothic analysis WS to class
Tuesday--> Frankenstein Vocab Test
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September 20th, 2023

9/20/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. Gothic Elements in Frankenstein and Beyond
  3. Supernatural, "Playthings"-- content warnings
HOMEWORK
Thursday--> Indep Rdg paragraph
before Friday--> Watch the video below and answer the questions on the right in your journal.
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Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023

9/19/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. Share mimic writing-- then revise or edit as needed.
  3. JOURNAL: How was this experience? Did it benefit you? 
  4. Non-Violent Communication Analysis--> the monster's story
HOMEWORK
Do Vocabulary Exercise 5-- add the words to your quizlet
Tues, 9/26--> Frankenstein Vocab Test
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Monday, Sept. 18, 2023

9/18/2023

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  1. Settle in-- How to Overcome Fear of Failure
  2. Finish Crash Course Review 
  3. Mimicking the Author's Writing Style
Picture
HOMEWORK
Finish writing your description. Remember, don't reveal the teacher! 
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Friday, Sept. 15, 2023

9/15/2023

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  1. Settle in
  2. Journal-- what's on your mind this weekend?
  3. Vocab and grades
  4. Review Sketchnotes
HOMEWORK
Independent Reading
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Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023

9/14/2023

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​
  1. Settle in-- Welcome to Mindfulness! 
  2. My trial! Here's an article about the case from 2022
  3. Independent Reading
HOMEWORK
Independent Reading
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Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023

9/13/2023

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  1. Share and compare your vocabulary lists with your table group. 
  2. Vocabulary Exercise 4-- remember to write out the paragraph! 
  3. Each student-- make a quizlet or quizizz or other study tool with the vocabulary words you have so far. 
  4. Share and compare your Sketchnotes at your table group. 
HOMEWORK
Indep Rdg book-- be prepared to write an update! 
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Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023

9/12/2023

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  1. Share and compare your vocabulary paragraph analysis. Revise, edit, add to, etc. 
  2. Intro to Sketchnoting
  3. Watch Frankenstein, part 2 video and take sketchnotes, using the template I give you or the other side of the paper. 
HOMEWORK
due Tomorrow--> make a list of all of the vocabulary words in Exercises 1-3. Define words you do not know the definition of
Thursday--> Indep Rdg update
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Monday, Sept. 11, 2023

9/11/2023

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  1. Journal, 3-4 minutes
  2. Frankenstein Vocab Ex. 3
  3. ​"The Myth of Prometheus"
HOMEWORK
Analyze the  Vocab Ex. 3 paragraph in your journal. See the last slide of today's slideshow for directions. 
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Friday, Sept. 8, 2023

9/8/2023

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  1. Oral Reading Project reflection
  2. Check-ins-- Indep Reading, Check-in turn in, grade check
  3. Allusions-- TV show title allusions to the Bible
  4. Check your Vocabulary
HOMEWORK
Independent Reading!
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Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023

9/7/2023

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  1. Independent Reading-- 15 minutes of silent reading
  2. Topic: Genre
     3.   Turnitin.com directions-- 
  • Go to www.turnitin.com and sign in with your mbusdapps.org account
  • CLASS ID: 40419635
  • ENROLLMENT KEY: Chaucer
  • ​Submit your Independent Reading update
HOMEWORK
Tonight by midnight--> Your genre paragraph to turnitin.com
Friday--> Oral Reading project due before class
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Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023

9/6/2023

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  1. Journal topic-- What does it mean to be human?
  2. Allusions in Frankenstein
  3. Work on your Oral Reading Project
HOMEWORK
Thursday-- bring your independent reading book
Friday-- Oral Reading Project due on Flip
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Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023

9/5/2023

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  1. Frankenstein Vocab Exercise 2-- please write out the whole paragraph with the words in the blanks! 
  2. "The Real 'Doctor Frankenstein'" video
  3. Journal topic-- author's intent
  4. "Frankenstein is More Horrific Than You Might Think" video (is that title accurate, or is it click bait?)
  5. Allusions-- to the Bible-- read Genesis 1-3 and do worksheet
HOMEWORK
If you did not finish the Allusions worksheet in class, finish it. 
Friday--> Oral Reading Project due, turned in on Flip
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Friday, Sept. 1, 2023

9/1/2023

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  1. HI!! It's nice to see you! Passing time
  2. Review Frankenstein Tests
  3. Frankenstein Vocab #2
  4. HOMEWORK
Friday-- Oral Reading Project due to Flip
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