Inver Hills Prep Week 33 Agenda & Obj. 4/28-5/2Writing • 11.7.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing…• 11.7.5.5 Use a writing process to develop and strengthen

writing…• 11.7.10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames and

shorter time frames…The Great Gatsby• 11.4.10.10 By the end of Gr.12, read and comprehend

literature…• 11.4.3.3 Analyze how complex characters…• 11.4.4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases…• 11.9.1.1 Initiate and participate in a range of collaborate

discussions…• 11.11.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative

language…• 11.4.1.1 Cite textual evidence…explicitly as well as

inferences drawn• 11.4.6.6 Analyze a particular POV…

Daily Writing: Opportunities 4/28/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” ~William Arthur Ward •“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.” ~Ann Landers

Planner:• Due tomorrow: Be prepared to

present theme• Monday: GG final test

Monday: GG Theme1. Show me: Notes AND practice

activities pg. 498-508. We’ll review tomorrow.

2. Move on to assigned theme in groups…Be prepared to present tomorrow!

Monday: Themes in Groups• Go through handout.• For your assigned theme, discuss the

handout questions, determine the them, and go through the novel and find passages to illuminate its issue. Write the page number, the quote and an explanation on how the quote relates to the issue.

• Create a poster that illustrates the novel and the theme.

• Be prepared to present tomorrow! Late HW pass for the best presentation/most creative poster!

Monday: Themes in GroupsYou’ll be graded on:• Time on task & group

participation• Creativity & neatness of

poster• Subject Knowledge &

Analysis• Enthusiasm and

Presentation Skills

Monday: Themes in GroupsYasmin, Maryam & Maryam• AlienationOsman, Salma & Aisha• FriendshipAnzal & Iptisam• IdentityNajma & Aesha• The American Dream

Daily Writing: Thankful 4/29/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” ~Alphonse Karr

•“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”~James Allen

Planner:• Monday: GG final test

Tuesday: GG Theme1. Take a few minutes to chat in

your groups. Groups present! • First tell us your THEME (not just

your topic),• then go through points that you

covered in your discussion.• Don’t just say the quote – tell us

HOW that quote supports your theme.

2. Review notes AND practice activities pg. 498-508

Daily Writing: Electives 4/30/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•Should students be required to learn a second language? Why or why not?

•Should students be required to have an art elective? Why or why not?

Planner:• Monday: GG final test

Wednesday: GGReally difficult to determine the best presentation yesterday… It came down to the poster! 1. Finish BINGO!2. Crossword puzzle.3. Watch movie?Be prepared for final test on Monday!

Daily Writing: Thinking 5/1/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•“You have to think anyway, so why not think big?” ~Donald Trump •“Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.” ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Planner:• Monday: GG final test• Due tomorrow: summary of article

Thursday: Essay 31. GG jeopardy!2.Journal title: Summary of

Peace• Read article for essay 3

SEVERAL times and write a one-paragraph summary (due tomorrow).

• 2nd time you read it, mark it up!

• Use the article, the checklist and the handout on attribution verbs as you write!

Daily Writing: Friday 5/2/14Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•What was the best part of your week? Explain!•What did you learn this week? Explain!

Planner:• Final test Monday!• Due Tues: Prewriting & outline

essay #3• Also, For LHP have the BEST

rewrites by Tues

Friday: Essay 31. Show me your paragraph summary.

1. As I check, read your summary OUT LOUD to a peer.

2. Peer: go through the summary checklist as they read.

2. Fix the sentences by reading them OUT LOUD!

3. Review essay 3 assignment & prompts.

4. Journal title: Prewriting & outline essay 3

Subtitle: Prompt A Subtitle: Prompt B1. Prewrite for at least 5-10 mins on

EACH prompt. Don’t let your pen come off the paper!

2. Create an outline for the prompt you chose.