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GRADE GRAPHING QUARTER 4  in Google Classroom

GRADE GRAPHING QUARTER 4

WEEKLY:  USE POWER SCHOOL TO GRAPH YOUR GRADE AND MONITOR YOUR GRADE PROGRESS.

SEMESTER EXAM FOR ALL SAWYER LABS:  COMPLETE THE ATTACHED Q4 GRADE GRAPH ANALYSIS USING GOOGLE DOCS.

Due:

WEEK 9    Keep your eyes on the prize----passing grades and improvement in Google Classroom

WEEK 9 Keep your eyes on the prize----passing grades and improvement

FOCUS ON STARTING, CONTINUING, AND FINISHING STUDY GUIDES FOR ALL CLASSES.  USE YOUR TIME WISELY THIS WEEK.  MUSIC ON FRIDAY!
Warm up….Set up rubric for the day attached in Google Classroom with two tasks listed as attempted and or complete.'
Graph your grade for this final week using power school.  
Then start your goal for the day for 20 minutes
Break to stretch or organizeContinue or choose a new goal working for 20 minutes
Score rubric attached in Google Classroom

Due:

Week 8 and the finish line is near! in Google Classroom

Week 8 and the finish line is near!

Monday  Memorial Holiday

Tuesday THROUGH FRIDAY   

 1.  Check in with me for Awesome Eddie Tickets:  1= attendance and on time without a hall pass at the beginning of the hour, 1=prepared with an assignment to continue or test to complete, 1=brought an IR book
2.  Check power school to grade graph(TUESDAY) and or review progress and grades
3. Set up a rubric with two tasks to complete as a goal today
4.  Focus on iReady Diagnostic Assessment or Edgenuity or IR for 20 minutes
5. Break to stretch and move eyes away from the screen
6. Choose a different task to use resource program support time and accommodations for 20 minutes
     Efsits IR Project
     Swisher Unwind class novel
     Abel F451 reading part three
     Jones English 12, IR log continued and research Google slides presentation viewing of peers
7. Score Rubric with up to 8 points earned per day = 40 this week  MARK MONDAY AS HOLIDAY TO EARN 8 POINTS THIS WEEK

Due:

Week 7 in Google Classroom

Week 7

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY   Week 7 Q4 S2 2022

 1.  Check in with me for Awesome Eddie Tickets:  1= attendance and on time without a hall pass at the beginning of the hour, 1=prepared with an assignment to continue or test to complete, 1=brought an IR book
2.  Check power school to grade graph and or review progress and grades
3. Set up a rubric with two tasks to complete as a goal today
4.  Focus on iReady Diagnostic Assessment or Edgenuity or IR for 20 minutes
5. Break to stretch and move eyes away from screen (1/2 points)
6. Choose a different task to use resource program support time and accommodations for 20 minutes
     Efsits mythology topic and ANIMAL FARM ch 8+
     Swisher Unwind class novel
     Abel F451 reading part two +?
     Jones English 12, IR log continued and research Google slides presentation viewing of peers
7. Score Rubric with up to 8 points earned per day = 40 this week


NOTE:  MONDAY MAY 31ST IS NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY WITH NO REMOTE LEARNING REQUIRED.

Due:

Week 6:  Focus on meeting the semester goal of 70% !!!! in Google Classroom

Week 6: Focus on meeting the semester goal of 70% !!!!

Monday through Friday

1.  Check in with me for Awesome Eddie Tickets:  1= attendance and on time without a hall pass at the beginning of the hour, 1=prepared with an assignment to continue or test to complete, 1=brought an IR book
2.  Check power school to grade graph and or review progress and grades
3. Set up a rubric with two tasks to complete as a goal today
4.  Focus on iReady Diagnostic Assessment or Edgenuity or IR for 20 minutes
5. Break to stretch and move eyes away from screen (1/2 points)
6. Choose a different task to use resource program support time and accommodations for 20 minutes
     Efsits English 9 Greek Myths Worksheet Due May 18
     Swisher dytopian theme Animal Farm paragraph
     Abel F451 reading part two with purple sheet questions due TH?
     Jones English 12, IR and practice for research Google slides presentation
7. Score Rubric with up to 8 points earned per day = 40 this week

See the attached link for SECRETS for developing good study skills in high school!

Due:

Week 5 May 9 - 13 2022 in Google Classroom

Week 5 May 9 - 13 2022

Monday - Friday

Warm Up:  With Sawyer discussing over view of the week's agenda
Set Up Rubric for the week(see attached)
Graph Grade for Week 5 on Grade Graph Google Sheets(make sure that date is correct)
Start or Continue iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment
Breat
Continue or finish with a focus on the day's English 9/12 Assignment 
Score Rubric

Due:

Week 4 May 2 - 6 2022 in Google Classroom

Week 4 May 2 - 6 2022

Monday through Friday

Answer Question of the Day Warm Up with Google Doc below 
Set up rubric for the day with two tasks in which to focus
Graph your grade on Monday, Tuesday - Friday check your progress again and reflect on growth!!!!
Initiate iReady Reading everyday this week to prep or take the assessment (20 Minutes)  
or Those without iReady can work on Edgenuity or Independent Reading IR
Break to stretch and or take eyes off of screen
Switch activities to extended time assignment/assessment for 30 minutes (ask teacher to check grey folder on Sawyer's desk for suggestions or tests to finish)
Score Rubric and prep to exit.

IF Nothing to do(it would be the first time probably) then student can watch the attached transition video using headsets!

Due:

April 18 - 22 2022  NEXTUP LESSON 35 EXTENSION  :    DEALING WITH NEGATIVITY in Google Classroom

April 18 - 22 2022 NEXTUP LESSON 35 EXTENSION : DEALING WITH NEGATIVITY

Monday through Friday

1. Warm up Question/Discussion(attached below)  Avoiding the Negative Game
2. Set up Rubric and daily goal
3. Check power school for progress and Graph Grade on Monday

4. Complete Independent Skill Building or Edgenuity  
Monday  and Friday iReady 20 minutes each
Tuesday and Thursday Writing Activity
Wednesday  IR Book

5. Break stretch, regroup, set new goal

6. Small Group or peer to peer English Assignment or Extended time assessments

Due:

April 11 Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back! in Google Classroom

April 11 Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back!

Monday and Tuesday
Test Prep Discussion
Goal Setting Activity
Grade Graph Set up for Quarter 4
New IR books for Quarter 4...hints for success will be discussed
Record ALL dates in IR log

Wednesday
Remote Learning with Question of the Day 9th and 12th
or
Accommodated testing  11th and 9th

Thursday
Remote Learning with Question of the Day 10th and 12th
or 
Accommodated Testing 11th and 9th 

Friday
1/2 day
Post Test Observations by teacher and students
Awards for Attendance on test days and remote learning engagement

Due:

Grade 9 and 12-----What was your answer to the English 9or12 teachers' (Abel, Efsits, Jones, Swisher) attendance question today? Or what was the answer to only one of the green handout questions for today from Abel?  Share it with me, so I can count you in attendance today.  in Google Classroom

Grade 9 and 12-----What was your answer to the English 9or12 teachers' (Abel, Efsits, Jones, Swisher) attendance question today? Or what was the answer to only one of the green handout questions for today from Abel? Share it with me, so I can count you in attendance today.

Retype your answer on the short answer fill in the blank.  I can access the teachers' questions to verify the directions for you.  Email me if you are experiencing a question or concern during your remote learning today.  I will also check gmail to see if you need checks or unlocks for Edgenuity too.

Mrs. Sawyer

Due:

Week 9 March 28 - April 1  in Google Classroom

Week 9 March 28 - April 1

Monday
Warm Up Problem solving question    think pair share
Set up Rubric
Graph Your Grade
iReady 20 minutes
break
choose an English 9 goal
score rubric

Due:

WEEK 9 End of the Quarter this week in Google Classroom

WEEK 9 End of the Quarter this week

Monday - Friday

Answer Problem Solving Interview Questions on the attached Google DOC Think Pair Share
Reflect on course expectations and progress daily using Power School Student Assignment Report !!!! Monday Graph your Grade due on Friday!!!!
Set up rubric
Complete at least one task per day: iReady 20 minutes, IR 20 minutes/log, continue writing the English essay or annotated bib, Edgenuity with notes
Break
Choose a task from your course expectations with a focus on English first
Score Rubric

Due:

S2 Q3 Grade Graph/Goal Setting ...do weekly in Google Classroom

S2 Q3 Grade Graph/Goal Setting ...do weekly

Use the attached Google Sheets or request a printed copy from teacher.
1. One time at the beginning of the quarter. Create a goal for your chosen class(English is a priority). Choose a percentage goal for this quarter. Your percentage goal should be the same or higher percentage as earned the previous year or quarter.


WEEKLY:  
 1. Use power school to review your grade of the chosen class to graph(English is the priority class).
2. Enter the date at the top of the column. One time per week for 9 weeks.
3. Enter the score number and % symbol on the second row of the column.
4. Use the "paint can tool" to color in the bar graph with the chosen color.
5. Review your graph weekly and reflect on the progress. 



Due at the end of the quarter on week 9 (100 points)


Math Analysis:  Use the attached Google Doc or request a printed copy from your teacher.  Complete after week 9 grade is graphed.  Use the percentages from the grade graph.  Due at the end of the quarter (100 points)

Due:

S2 Q3 Week 8               quote of the week:  I do not want art for a few, any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few. ~ William Morris in Google Classroom

S2 Q3 Week 8 quote of the week: I do not want art for a few, any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few. ~ William Morris

HANDLING CONFLICT AT WORK 
Objective 1.  Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate for handling conflict in the workplace. 
Objective 2. Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.



MONDAY:    READING Skills

1. Warm Up: NEXT UP LESSON 31 WARM UP QUESTIONS SOLVING CONFLICTS IN THE WORKPLACE  Think Pair Share
2. Graph your grade using Power School
3. Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
4.  Break
5. Repeat
6. Score Rubric


TUESDAY   WRITING Skills
Warm Up:  Appropriate informal personal communication:  abbreviations, grammar, punctuation, 
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Wednesday   Read and Writing Skills for IR
Warm up:  Book Talk and IR Response Questions Discussion
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Read and respond to IR for this week in your log and or on Google Classroom for Efsits
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Thursday  WRITING Skills
Warm Up:  

Appropriate informal personal communication:  abbreviations, grammar, punctuation, 
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Break
Sawyer meets with students one to one on missing work
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Friday  READING Skills
Warm Up:   NEXT UP #31 WARM UP QUESTIONS SOLVING CONFLICTS IN THE WORK PLACE  Think Pair Share
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Break
Continue
Score Rubric

Due:

March 14-18 Green Green Green    and Pie Day on Monday in Google Classroom

March 14-18 Green Green Green and Pie Day on Monday

MONDAY  READING

1. Warm Up: Boardwork with large group Analogies to prep for PSAT and or SAT testing  Think Pair Share
2. Graph your grade using Power School
3. Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
4.  Break
5. Repeat
6. Score Rubric


TUESDAY   WRITING
Warm Up:  Editing Product Review Letter final draft due Friday
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Wednesday   IR
Warm up:  Book Talk and IR Response Questions Discussion
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Read and respond to IR for this week in your log and or on Google Classroom for Efsits
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Thursday  WRITING
Warm Up:  Edit your graded Product Review Letter today using the editing suggestions due Friday Final Draft
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Break
Sawyer meets with students one to one on missing work
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Friday  READING
Warm Up:  Analogies Boardwork with large group
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Break
Continue
Score Rubric

Due:

March 14 - 18 2022    Green Green Green! in Google Classroom

March 14 - 18 2022 Green Green Green!

MONDAY  READING

1. Warm Up: Boardwork with large group Analogies to prep for PSAT and or SAT testing  Think Pair Share
2. Graph your grade using Power School
3. Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
4.  Break
5. Repeat
6. Score Rubric


TUESDAY   WRITING
Warm Up:  Editing Product Review Letter final draft due Friday
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Wednesday   IR
Warm up:  Book Talk and IR Response Questions Discussion
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Read and respond to IR for this week in your log and or on Google Classroom for Efsits
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Thursday  WRITING
Warm Up:  Edit your graded Product Review Letter today using the editing suggestions due Friday Final Draft
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Break
Sawyer meets with students one to one on missing work
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Score Rubric


Friday  READING
Warm Up:  Analogies Boardwork with large group
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
Break
Continue
Score Rubric

Due:

S2 Q3 Week 6    in Google Classroom

S2 Q3 Week 6

MONDAY


1. Warm Up:  Finish the idiom from last week with a historical connection.  Turn in on last week's Google Classroom Assignments.
2. Graph your grade using Power School
3. Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
4.  Break
5. Repeat
6. Score Rubric


TUESDAY
I regret that I am absent today.  Be on your best performance today during my absence.  Use the time to progress on school work.  LIMIT your hall passes today.

1. Warm Up:  Read IR book 15 minutes and write in IR log 5 minutes using Chromebook
2.   Break
3. 

 Set up Rubric choosing one of two tasks to complete today (iReady 20 minutes, Edgenuity, Core Classes HW, Extended time assessments, etc.)
5. . Score Rubric


Wednesday
Warm up:  Watch and discuss the Slip and Fall Safety Video relating to work experiences
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Continue
Score Rubric


Thursday
Warm Up:  Edit your graded Product Review Letter today using the editing suggestions
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Continue
Score Rubric


Friday
Warm Up:  Put your name on the paper copy of the Idiom Historical connection which was turned into Google Classroom last week.  See the table to find your copy.
Set up rubric with Goal Setting
Sawyer meets with Students on individualized goals and missing work
Break
Continue
Score Rubric



Due:

February 28 Monday - March 4 Friday in Google Classroom

February 28 Monday - March 4 Friday

Monday:  iReady Reading Skill Building
Answer Question of the Day:  Read and research the chosen Idiom "ON SHAKY GROUND"  providing the date and place of origin, the historical connection, and the current day meaning.  See link below.
Graph Grade
Complete 20 minutes of iReady/Edgenuity (40 minutes by end of the week)
Break
Finish English assignment or another core assignment per Power School
Score Rubric




Tuesday:  How to Write a Product Review
Answer question of the day:  Why is it important to know how to write a product review?  Think Pair Share
Set up rubric
Complete Letter Writing Activity in Google Doc
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Wednesday: Independent Reading and Logs
Book Talk and Sentence Starters
Set up rubric
Continue IR and IR Log/Project PLUS Check with Sawyer on IR progress reading and log =100% possible
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Thursday:  How To Write a product review
Answer question of the day:   What are the parts of a product review formal letter? Think Pair Share
Set up rubric
Finish Letter Writing Activity in Google Doc
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Friday:  iReady Reading Skill Building
Answer Question of the Day:  

Read and research the chosen Idiom providing the date and place of origin, the historical connection, and the current day meaning.   "FLYING INTO THE FACE OF DANGER" .  See link below.  8 points this week
Complete 40 minutes of iReady/Edgenuity   (Quiz =100% and 40 minutes skill building = 40 points)
Break
Finish English assignment
Score Rubric  (40 points this week)

Due:

S2 Q3 Week 4      Romeo and Juliet:  Perhaps they should have chosen a different plan? in Google Classroom

S2 Q3 Week 4 Romeo and Juliet: Perhaps they should have chosen a different plan?

CONTINUE ROMEO AND JULIET....SENIORS LITERATURE CIRCLES


Monday no school President's Day
Mark your rubric accordingly

Tuesday:  How to Write a Letter
Set up your rubric
Answer question of the day:  What are the parts of a formal letter?
Complete Letter Writing Activity using Google Doc class link below(insert song lyric one line to encourage them)  Imagine that you are a family or friend of Romeo or Juliet.  Each student will add their chosen song lyric into the letter  indicating with their name in parenthesis. Make sure that your lyric sends a positive message to the Shakespearean duo. 
Graph your grade week 4
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Wednesday: Independent Reading and Logs
Book Talk and Sentence Starters
Set up rubric
Continue IR PLUS Check with Sawyer on IR progress reading and log =100% possible
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Thursday:  Romeo and Juliet Letter continued
Answer question of the day:  How do you know whether to use the block format or the indented format in writing a letter?  Think Pair Share
Set up rubric
Use the class link below to continue the letter from Tuesday
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Friday:  iReady Reading Skill Building
Answer Question of the Day:  Find and explain the meaning of Valentine's Idioms with peer
Complete 20 minutes of iReady/Edgenuity   (Quiz =100% and 20 minutes skill building = 20 points)
Break
Finish English assignment for end of the week wrap up for your English teachers
Score Rubric  (40 points this week)

Due:

Week of Feb 14-18 2022:   Happy Valentine's Day Week!   in Google Classroom

Week of Feb 14-18 2022: Happy Valentine's Day Week!

CONTINUE ROMEO AND JULIET....SENIORS LITERATURE CIRCLES
Monday:  iReady Reading Skill Building
Answer Question of the Day:  Valentine's Idiom Meanings 
Graph Grade
Complete 20 minutes of iReady/Edgenuity
Break
Finish English assignment or other core assignment per Power School
Score Rubric




Tuesday:  How to Write a Letter
Answer question of the day:  Why is it important to know how to write a letter?  Think Pair Share
Set up rubric
Complete Letter Writing Activity use Kami with pdf  
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Wednesday: Independent Reading and Logs
Book Talk and Sentence Starters
Set up rubric
Continue IR PLUS Check with Sawyer on IR progress reading and log =100% possible
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Thursday:  How To Write an Informal Letter
Answer question of the day:  How do you know whether to use the block format or the indented format in writing a letter?  Think Pair Share
Set up rubric
Review attached link with notes in a large group
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Friday:  iReady Reading Skill Building
Answer Question of the Day:  Explain the meaning of Valentine's Idioms
Complete 20 minutes of iReady/Edgenuity   (Quiz =100% and 20 minutes skill building = 20 points)
Break
Finish English assignment
Score Rubric  (40 points this week)

Due:

February 7 - 11 2022:   TOPIC:  Life Hack:  a usually simple and clever tip or technique for accomplishing some familiar task more easily and efficiently in Google Classroom

February 7 - 11 2022: TOPIC: Life Hack: a usually simple and clever tip or technique for accomplishing some familiar task more easily and efficiently

Monday:  iReady Reading Skill Building
Graph Grade
Complete 20 minutes of iReady/Edgenuity
Break
Finish English assignment
Score Rubric




Tuesday:  How to Write an Informal Letter
Answer question of the day:  Life Hacks
Set up rubric
Complete Letter Writing Activity use Kami with pdf  
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Wednesday: Independent Reading and Logs
Answer question of the day:  Life Hacks
Set up rubric
Continue IR PLUS Check with Sawyer on IR progress reading and log (12 points = 12 complete sentenced or oral response)
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Thursday:  How To Write an Informal Letter
Answer question of the day:  Life Hacks
Set up rubric
Complete Letter Writing Activity use Kami with pdf ( 100% this week)
Break
Continue or finish English assignment
Score Rubric


Friday:  iReady Reading Skill Building
Answer Question of the Day:  Life Hacks 
Complete 20 minutes of iReady/Edgenuity   (Quiz =100% and 20 minutes skill building = 20 points)
Break
Finish English assignment
Score Rubric  (40 points this week)

Due:

TEMPLATE for EFSITS on HOW TO WRITE A SONNET in Google Classroom

TEMPLATE for EFSITS on HOW TO WRITE A SONNET

See Sawyer for paper copies

Due:

January 31 - Feb 4:    “The man who does not read books has no advantage over the one who cannot read them.” —Mark Twain in Google Classroom

January 31 - Feb 4: “The man who does not read books has no advantage over the one who cannot read them.” —Mark Twain

Monday:
Answer question of the day
Set up Rubric
Graph your grade (see other Classwork Heading)
Start iReady Skill building 20 minutes or Edgenuity 
Break
Choose and Do
Score Rubric


Tuesday:
Answer question of the day on Tuesday:  Self Care on Google Doc below
Set up rubric
Writing:  Read and answer the questions on Writing Friendly Letters
Break
Choose and Do with a focus on an English assignment (Jones VOCAB----Swisher vocab A and B Unit 5---Abel Green R and J HW---Efsits read IR---US HIstory?--Bio ? --Algebra>)
Score Rubric

Due:

Q 2 Weekly Grade Graph/Goal Setting  in Google Classroom

Q 2 Weekly Grade Graph/Goal Setting

Use the attached Google Sheets or request a printed copy from teacher.
1. One time at the beginning of the quarter. Create a goal for your chosen class(English is a priority). Choose a percentage goal for this quarter. Your percentage goal should be the same or higher percentage as earned the previous year or quarter.


WEEKLY:  
 1. Use power school to review your grade of the chosen class to graph(English is the priority class).
2. Enter the date at the top of the column. One time per week for 9 weeks.
3. Enter the score number and % symbol on the second row of the column.
4. Use the "paint can tool" to color in the bar graph with the chosen color.
5. Review your graph weekly and reflect on the progress. 



Due at the end of the quarter on week 9 (100 points)


Math Analysis:  Use the attached Google Doc or request a printed copy from your teacher.  Complete after week 9 grade is graphed.  Use the percentages from the grade graph.  Due at the end of the quarter (100 points)

Due:

Week "10" Jan 24-28 2022 in Google Classroom

Week "10" Jan 24-28 2022

Monday:
1. Grade Graph final week and Set up a grade graph letter to Sawyer 
2. Reflect on progress and set up rubric with two tasks
3. FINISH iReady Diagnostic Assessment OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
4. Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
5.  USE EXTENDED TIME FOR SEMESTER EXAMS AND ACCOMMODATIONS or Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
6. Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION(attached below)


Tuesday through Friday:
1. Continue grade graph letter to Sawyer
2. Reflect on progress and set up rubric with two tasks
3. FINISH iReady Diagnostic Assessment OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
4. Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
5.  USE EXTENDED TIME FOR SEMESTER EXAMS AND ACCOMMODATIONS or Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
6. Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION(attached below)


REMEMBER Your Grade Graph and Math ANALYSIS QUESTIONS (UNDER A SEP HEADING IN GC) ARE DUE ON FRIDAY

Due:

Lab Priorities Tuesday:     Follow usual schedule today except 6th hour 10 minutes and 7th hour longer for 7th hour exam.  WRITE LAB ON YOUR EXAMS TODAY-they will be sent to lab for extended time tomorrow in Google Classroom

Lab Priorities Tuesday: Follow usual schedule today except 6th hour 10 minutes and 7th hour longer for 7th hour exam. WRITE LAB ON YOUR EXAMS TODAY-they will be sent to lab for extended time tomorrow

1. Set up your rubric for today indicating 2 TWO tasks or goals
     English, Science, History, Health, Art, German
2.  Continue study guides or exam preps
3. FINISH your iReady Reading
4. Take a break between your tasks to stretch and look away from screen
5. Score rubric rubric

Due:

WEEK 9   :      January 17-21 2022      TEST TAKING STRATEGIES CONTINUED in Google Classroom

WEEK 9 : January 17-21 2022 TEST TAKING STRATEGIES CONTINUED

Monday:
Answer Question of the Day:  What is your current progress on iReady or Edgenuity today? Respond with the date and % on "private comment to teacher"
Graph Grade and share with Sawyer for a ticket
Continue iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment this week:  Keep your eye on the prize of raising your overall scale score and subscores.  Refer to the results provided to you previously. 
 Edgenuity students continue lessons and initiate a quiz today maintaining and or increasing your quiz score from previous scores.
Break
Choose one core curriculum assignment or assessment for resource program support time
Swisher students watch review video attached below.
Set up Rubric Exit Ticket for the week.


Tuesday
Answer "Question of the Day" :  

What is your current progress on iReady or Edgenuity today? Respond with the date and % on "private comment to teacher
Reflect on progress
Continue  iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment this week:  Keep your eye on the prize of raising your overall scale score and subscores.  Refer to the results provided to you previously. 
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


Wednesday
Answer "Question of the Day" :  

What is your current progress on IR Log for Abel/Swisher/Jones today or IR GC Questions for Efsits? Respond with the number of responses that you need to complete to catch up.
Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;


Thursday"
Answer "Question of the Day" :   

What is your current progress on iReady or Edgenuity today? Respond with the date and % on "private comment to teacher
Reflect on progress
Continue iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment this week:  Keep your eye on the prize of raising your overall scale score and subscores.  Refer to the results provided to you previously. 
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 



Friday
Answer "Question of the day":  

What is your current progress on iReady or Edgenuity today? Respond with the date and % on "private comment to teacher
 Continue iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment this week:  Keep your eye on the prize of raising your overall scale score and subscores.  Refer to the results provided to you previously. 
 Edgenuity students continue lessons and initiate a quiz today maintaining and or increasing your quiz score from previous scores.Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

S1 Q2 Week 8    Jan 10-14     Test Taking Strategies  in Google Classroom

S1 Q2 Week 8 Jan 10-14 Test Taking Strategies

Monday:
Answer Question of the Day:  Test Taking Strategies
Graph Grade and share with Sawyer for a ticket
Discuss Test Taking Strategies with Whole Group
Continue iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment this week:  Keep your eye on the prize of raising your overall scale score and subscores.  Refer to the results provided to you previously. 
 Edgenuity students continue lessons and initiate a quiz today maintaining and or increasing your quiz score from previous scores.
Break
Choose one core curriculum assignment or assessment for resource program support time
Set up Rubric Exit Ticket for the week.


Tuesday
Answer "Question of the Day" :  Test Taking Strategies 
Think, Pair, Share
Reflect on progress
Writing: Post Test
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


Wednesday
Answer "Question of the Day" :  Test Taking Strategies 
Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;


Thursday"
Answer "Question of the Day" :  Test Taking Strategies 
Think, Pair, Share
Reflect on progress
Writing:  Post Test 
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 



Friday
Answer question of the day:  Test Taking Strategies, see google doc below, make a copy
Think, pair, share
Reflect on progress
 iReady Reading Diagnostic Assessment this week:  Keep your eye on the prize of raising your overall scale score and subscores.  Refer to the results provided to you previously. 
 Edgenuity students continue lessons and initiate a quiz today maintaining and or increasing your quiz score from previous scores.Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

FRIDAY     Sawyer English Lab, General Lab and Transition Class

1. Turn in Your Rubric for the Week
2. Do NOT continue iReady Diagnostic at HOME
3. Read IR and record responses(all except Efsits)
4. Email me with questions from your core classes today!  

5. Review soft skills and hard skills:  Watch the Vimeo video attached below starting at the five marker OR review the attached png notes below. Sort the cards in the Google Slides.

6. Reflect back on the soft skills checklist that you completed before your Resume Cover Letter. 

Answer question below(required at the class time period to be marked in attendance for Friday):  
 in Google Classroom

FRIDAY Sawyer English Lab, General Lab and Transition Class 1. Turn in Your Rubric for the Week 2. Do NOT continue iReady Diagnostic at HOME 3. Read IR and record responses(all except Efsits) 4. Email me with questions from your core classes today! 5. Review soft skills and hard skills: Watch the Vimeo video attached below starting at the five marker OR review the attached png notes below. Sort the cards in the Google Slides. 6. Reflect back on the soft skills checklist that you completed before your Resume Cover Letter. Answer question below(required at the class time period to be marked in attendance for Friday):

Why do you think it is important to be aware of the difference between hard skills and soft skills in all areas(school, workplace, home, community activities)?

Due:

WEEK 7   January 3-7, 2022                    As we return to school, let's "get the ball rolling"...just an idiom for you today! in Google Classroom

WEEK 7 January 3-7, 2022 As we return to school, let's "get the ball rolling"...just an idiom for you today!

MONDAY  :
Use Power School to review and graph your grades(NOTE that your lab grades are not updated for Sawyer labs yet) Find it in your Week 2?
Set up your Rubric for this week(attached below under Template).  Score the rubric for today Monday.
IDIOMS:   Answer the question of the day for Monday attached below
Complete 20 minutes of iReady Reading Skill Building  OR Edgenuity Online Course Completion
Break:  stretch, take a drink, organize materials, make a new goal for the next half of the class
Choose an English task as first priority like IR and IR log...or ....choose another class to continue assignment completion
Score exit rubric
Tuesday:
Set up the rubric for today Tuesday
IDIOMS:   Answer the question of the day for Tuesday attached below
Complete paragraph 3 using example on your Resume Cover Letter, edit with peer or self or both, do not submit until TH
Break:  stretch, take a drink, organize materials, make a new goal for the next half of the class
Choose an English task as first priority SWISHER blue R&J ?s/EFSITS        / ABEL vocab practice unit 5
or choose another class to continue assignment completion
Score exit rubric writing down tasks completed abbreviating with details.  Do not enter HW as the description.
Wednesday:
Set up the rubric for today Wednesday
IDIOMS:   Answer the question of the day for Wednesday attached below
Choose a sentence starter from the blue basket.  Think Pair Share.   Read IR and or write a reading response using your sentence starter.  20 minutes
Break:  stretch, take a drink, organize materials, make a new goal for the next half of the class
Choose an English task as first priority like IR and IR log...or ....choose another class to continue assignment completion
Score exit rubric 5 minutes


Thursday:
Set up the rubric for today Thursday
IDIOMS:   Answer the question of the day for Thursday attached below
RESUME COVER LETTER FINAL CHECK FOR ACCURACY AND TURN IN TODAY
Break:  stretch, take a drink, organize materials, make a new goal for the next half of the class
Choose an English task as first priority like IR and IR log...or ....choose another class to continue assignment completion
Score exit rubric


Friday:


Set up the rubric for today Friday
IDIOMS:   Answer the question of the day for Friday attached below
Complete 20 minutes of iReady Reading Skill Building  OR Edgenuity Online Course Completion
Break:  stretch, take a drink, organize materials, make a new goal for the next half of the class
Choose an English task as first priority like IR and IR log...or ....choose another class to continue assignment completion
Score exit rubric

Due:

Week 6:  Keep your eye on the prize(improvement and study strategies) in Google Classroom

Week 6: Keep your eye on the prize(improvement and study strategies)

Monday
Transition:  Volunteering within the school community
Lab:  Awesome Eddie drawing from last Friday today!
Warm UP:  Answer the Idiom of the day
Graph your grade
Complete 20 minutes of iReady or Edgenuity today
Break
Choose an English HW
Complete the rubric


Tuesday
Transition:  
WRITING: resume cover letter
Produce clear and coherent professional writing for the purpose of employment.
Answer Question of the Day:  What are your skills and talents which can be shared on your cover letter?  THINK PAIR SHARE
Reflect on progress
Write Body Paragraph 2     https://player.vimeo.com/video/467865829
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time:   See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
participation and accuracy
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 



Wednesday
Transition:IR: Independent Reading and Responses
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently FOR ENJOYMENT
Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
IR Log on track, brought IR book

Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;




Thursday
Transition
Writing Resume Cover Letter for Lab
Produce clear and coherent professional writing for the purpose of employment.
Answer Question of the Day: What is the purpose of the resume cover letter? THINK PAIR SHARE
reflect on progress and make a daily goal
Write the body paragraph 3 today https://player.vimeo.com/video/467865829
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
participation and accuracy
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 



Friday
Awesome Eddie Drawing!
Transition:
READING for Lab
Complete 40 minutes of iReady basic skill building lessons with at least one quiz with 60% accuracy or higher
Answer Question of the Day : Idiom and historial origin THINK PAIR SHARE
reflect on progress and make a daily goal
iReady 20 Minutes skill building OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
60 % accuracy on quiz plus 40 minutes online practice
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

Week 5  Monday Dec 6-10 2021:   Promoting Well Being Resources(see attachment below or see staff support like Mrs. Katie Smith or lab break area) in Google Classroom

Week 5 Monday Dec 6-10 2021: Promoting Well Being Resources(see attachment below or see staff support like Mrs. Katie Smith or lab break area)

Monday
Answer Question of the Day
Graph Grade on Google Sheets OR reflect on yesterday/today's progress
Exit with rubric self-evaluation


Tuesday
Answer Question of the Day
Exit with rubric self-evaluation




Wednesday
Answer Question of the day
Exit with rubric self-evaluation




Thursday
Answer Question of the day
Exit with rubric self-evaluation




Friday
Answer Question of the Day
Exit with rubric self-evaluation

Due:

WEEK 4 Monday Nov 28-Dec 3     in Google Classroom

WEEK 4 Monday Nov 28-Dec 3

Monday:
Answer question of the day with a definition of the Idiom: "selling like hotcakes" Think Pair Share relevance? .

Update week 4 grade graph using Power School Grade Book (Power School is down today, so you can do this on Tuesday)
iReady 20 Minutes skill building OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)


Tuesday
Answer question of the day:  
Complete grade graphing today IF you could not access power school on Monday due to outage.
Book Talk
IR 20 minutes
English HW ....check your GC for your teacher
See Sawyer for Eng HW check


Wednesday
Question of the Day:  Explain a salutation or greeting plus a closing for a letter.
Review Parts of a Resume Cover Letter with large group.
Continue English 9 and 12 writing projects.

Due:

Week 2 November 15 -19 2021     

"It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts."

- Ella Fitzgerald. in Google Classroom

Week 2 November 15 -19 2021 "It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts." - Ella Fitzgerald.

Monday  Reading Skill Building


Idiom/Cliche:  In the workplace, explain what it is meant if you are called "a people person" Think Pair Share   


Update week 8 grade graph using PowerSchool (find your grade graph in week 2 instructions)
iReady 20 Minutes skill building OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
60% accuracy on quiz
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 





Tuesday  Writing and Transition Skill Building


A resumé shares your skills and experience. The cover letter is an introduction written to express your interest in the position and shares what makes you best qualified for the position.


1. "Question of the Day" : Who would you address as the receiver or recipient on a resume cover letter?  Think Pair Share Answers quietly( 5 minutes)


2. Watch video and 

Read and review notes on NEXTUP WRITING A COVER LETTER ATTACHED BELOW

3. Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  Reflect on progress using power school ( focus on English class first) 2 minutes

Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)  20 minutes

Assessment:  
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;   5 minutes



Wednesday  IR: Independent Reading and Responses


Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
IR Log on track, brought IR book
Assessment:  Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 
Thursday:   Writing and Transition Skill Building


VOCAB to review!!!
Resumé : A one to two-page formal document that lists a job applicant's work experience, education, and skills.

Resumé Cover Letter: An introduction written to express your interest in the position and shares what makes you best qualified for the position.
Answer Question of the Day: Consider first impressions when applying for a job.  How can you make the best first impression when asking for an employment application? Think Pair Share
Watch the video link below 6:20-7:34 minutes only.  Complete the ATTACHMENT BELOW CALLED NEXTUP FIRST IMPRESSIONS  

Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  Reflect on progress and make a daily goal

Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
Assessment:  Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;


Friday  Reading Skill Building


Warm Up
IDIOM: Explain the idiom/cliche used in the workplace:  It is the end of the month and we are going to "crunch the numbers"? THINK PAIR SHARE 
Complete 20 minutes today or a maximum of 40 minutes this week iReady reading skill building OR Edgenuity OR general lab extended time on a topic of need or your choice
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  Draw Awesome Eddie Ticket
The reward is listening to music while you independently work today IF you are passing English with 60% or higher
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;
English 12 Lab with Jones:


Prep with Vocab Unit 3 reviewing new list weekl
IR (Log pages and responses. Please pay attention to the directions at the top of your log. The expectation is that you read at least 10 minutes each day. You must record response, not simply summary, in at least three sentences twice each week.)
Research work time. On December 9, your next annotated bibliography will be due. This should include 4 new sources (5 total) and 2 new annotated sources (3 total.) This document is a continuation of the previous document that was turned in and graded. Please use the example (red paper or yellow paper with shading) that I gave to you earlier in the year. Your graded paper with comments from me will be the PDF “Edited” version in classroom. Please use those comments for work on this new assignment. You will have some class time between now and then to work on it as well. As always, if you have questions, PLEASE ASK.

Due:

Week of Nov 8 - Nov 12 2021    "Freedom isn't Free!  Thank a Veteran this week...
A veteran is an individual who is a former member of the
armed forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space
Force, and/or Coast Guard.
Each year we honor our Veterans in November. This day is
known as Veterans Day. On this day we remember those
who served to support and defend our country.
 in Google Classroom

Week of Nov 8 - Nov 12 2021 "Freedom isn't Free! Thank a Veteran this week... A veteran is an individual who is a former member of the armed forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, and/or Coast Guard. Each year we honor our Veterans in November. This day is known as Veterans Day. On this day we remember those who served to support and defend our country.

Week of Nov 8-12 2021


Monday  iReady
Idiom/Cliche:  What does it mean to "put off" something or someone? Think Pair Share   

Update week 8 grade graph using PowerSchool (find your grade graph in week 2 instructions)
iReady 20 Minutes skill building OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
60% accuracy on quiz
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 



Tuesday  Writing


1. "Question of the Day" : When would you use the postal mail to send a piece of mail?  Think Pair Share Answers quietly( 5 minutes)

2. Reflect on progress using power school ( 3 minutes focusing on English first)

3. Read "How to Mail a Letter" from the USPS below.  Follow the directions to address an envelope using the Address an Envelope Template pdf attached below.  Use KAMI.  Turn in today.  12 minutes

4. Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  2 minutes

Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)  20 minutes

Assessment:  Create a legible and formatted envelope
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;   5 minutes



Wednesday



IR: Independent Reading and Responses

20 minutes classes today
Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
IR Log on track, brought IR book
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 




Thursday


Answer Question of the Day:  Explain how you would use a resume cover letter. Think Pair Share
Pre Assessment:  Write a resume cover letter using headings provided on the paper copy. 
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  Reflect on progress and make a daily goal
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
legible and formatted envelope
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;


Friday


Warm Up
IDIOM: Explain the idiom/cliche-- "take off" –THINK PAIR SHARE 
Reward is listening to music while you work today IF you are passing English with 60% or higher
Reflect on progress with Math Analysis Q1(use paper copy of form if present at school) use calculator
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  Draw Awesome Eddie Ticket
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

WEEK 9      It is the End of Quarter One and it is time to finish STRONG! in Google Classroom

WEEK 9 It is the End of Quarter One and it is time to finish STRONG!

Monday  iReady
Idiom: what does the idiom" a bad apple" mean to you? Think Pair Share ANSWER: – a bad influence/someone who brings trouble .   

Update week 8 grade graph using PowerSchool (find your grade graph in week 2 instructions)
iReady 20 Minutes skill building OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
60% accuracy on quiz
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 



Tuesday  Writing


1. "Question of the Day" : Write the steps to addressing an envelope to send in the postal mail.  Enter your answers in class comments for class viewing.  DO NOT write anything inappropriate for class viewing.  Think Pair Share Answers quietly( 5 minutes)

2. Reflect on progress using power school ( 3 minutes focusing on English first)

3. Read "How to Mail a Letter" from the USPS below.  Follow the directions to address an envelope using the Address an Envelope Template pdf attached below.  Use KAMI.  Turn in today.  12 minutes

4. Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  2 minutes

Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)  20 minutes

Assessment:  Create a legible and formatted envelope
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;   5 minutes



Wednesday



IR: Independent Reading and Responses

20 minutes classes today
Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
IR Log on track, brought IR book
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 




Thursday


"Quote of the Day" :   Keep your eye on the prize....what is or was your "prize" this quarter?   Think Pair Share
reflect on progress and make a daily goal
CONTINUE WITH EDITING AND TURN IN TODAY   Follow the directions to address an envelope focusing on the return address.
POST ASSESSMENT ....POSITIVE PERSONAL PROFILE PPP (UPDATE OR ADD TWO ITEMS IN EACH BOX) obtain previous PPP from Sawyer or start a new one using KAMI and attachment below  due Friday
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
legible and formatted envelope
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;


Friday


Warm Up
IDIOM: Explain the idiom/cliche-- Stand Tall and Reach for the Stars –THINK PAIR SHARE 
Reward is listening to music while you work today IF you are passing English with 60% or higher
Reflect on progress with Math Analysis Q1(use paper copy of form if present at school) use calculator
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.  Draw Awesome Eddie Ticket
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

Week 8        Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.  in Google Classroom

Week 8 Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.

MONDAY  iReady Day


What is the meaning of this Idiom:  Skeletons in your Closet?  

If you decide to become a politician, be aware that reporters will look for skeletons in your closet.  THINK Use a memo note to write your answer.  PAIR Find a partner or two to discuss your answer SHARE Discuss one or two volunteer's answers with the large group
Graph your grade for Week 8         and         Start your Exit Ticket
Progress with iReady 20 min of skill building and 1 quiz 60%      OR      General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time  (note some students are done with iReady 40 minutes this week if they can show you on their Chromebook)
BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or IR or HW for another course     OR    choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)   
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation
Draw for Awesome Eddie tickets



TUESDAY  Writing Day


"Question of the Day" How many steps are in the thank you letter steps?  INK Use a memo note to write your answer.  PAIR Find a partner or two to discuss your answer SHARE Discuss one or two volunteer's answers with the large group
Start Your Exit TicketWriting: Use the attached link from MSU to review the 7 steps to writing a thank you note plus the examples(you will write the thank you note next week)BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or IR or HW for another course     OR    choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)  Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


WEDNESDAY  IR Day


Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 
Draw for awesome Eddie tickets


  A reminder that students will have a half day on Wednesday, October 27
th and there will be no
school on Thursday, October 28th and Friday, October 29
th
. This is also the last week
students can wear shorts to school until Spring.

Due:

Week 7 October 18-22, 2021 in Google Classroom

Week 7 October 18-22, 2021

MONDAY:


What is the meaning of this Idiom: "penny for your thoughts" Think Pair Share
Update grade graph using PowerSchool
iReady 20 Minutes skill building OR General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time per Eng teacher's GC
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 
TUESDAY


"Question of the Day" What are the parts of a thank you letter or email? Think Pair Share
Reflect on power school grade progress
Writing: Writing everyday communication
BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time, See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


WEDNESDAY


Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


THURSDAY
"Question of the Day" When would you send a thank you letter or email?  THINK Use a memo note to write your answer.  PAIR Find a partner or two to discuss your answer SHARE Discuss one or two volunteer's answers with the large group
Start Your Exit Ticket
Writing: Use the attached link from MSU to review the 7 steps to writing a thank you note plus the examples(you will write the thank you note next week)
BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or IR or HW for another course     OR    choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)   EFSITS Continue the chart for House on Mango Street p. 72-91  ABEL Continue (gold) personal vignette creative narrative writing modeling The House on Mango Street   SWISHER continue new book The Long Way Down and Vocab Practice
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


FRIDAY
What is the meaning of this Idiom: "Penny Wise and Pound Foolish"  

THINK Use a memo note to write your answer.  PAIR Find a partner or two to discuss your answer SHARE Discuss one or two volunteer's answers with the large group
Start your Exit Ticket
Progress with iReady 20 min of skill building and 1 quiz 60%      OR      General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time  (note some students are done with iReady 40 minutes this week if they can show you on their Chromebook)
BREAK 2 minutes!  Transition to another activity...Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time: See English Teacher's GC or IR or HW for another course     OR    choose another subject for resource program support time(testing, accommodations, questions, reading, etc.)   EFSITS Continue the chart for House on Mango Street p. 72-91  ABEL Continue (gold) personal vignette creative narrative writing modeling The House on Mango Street   SWISHER continue new book The Long Way Down and Vocab Practice
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation
REMIND me to draw Awesome Eddie Ticket on Monday please

Due:

WEEK 6 Monday Oct 11 - Friday Oct 15 WEEK 6 in Google Classroom

WEEK 6 Monday Oct 11 - Friday Oct 15 WEEK 6

Monday
Idiom: Out of the woods - safe from trouble or danger 
Think, Pair, Share
Update grade graph using PowerSchool
iReady // General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time per Eng teacher's GC
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Tuesday
"Question of the Day" What is your height and weight? Make sure you have labeled correctly.
Reflect on progress
Writing: Walmart Application
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;
Production and Distribution of Writing:

Wednesday
Book Talk and sentence starters
Think Pair Share
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Thursday
Retrieve information....What did you learn about the Personal Data Form? (Kahoot! code: 6886990)
Think Pair Share
Reflect on progress
Writing: Post test Personal Data Sheet
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Friday
Idiom: Pen is mightier than the sword - writing is more powerful than fighting 
Think, Pair, Share
Reflect on progress
iReady // General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

WEEK 5 Monday Oct 4 - Friday Oct 8 WEEK 5 in Google Classroom

WEEK 5 Monday Oct 4 - Friday Oct 8 WEEK 5

Monday
Idiom: On the spur of the moment - suddenly; acting without thinking about it first; impulsively
Think, pair, share
Update grade graph using PowerSchool
iReady // General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time per Eng teacher's GC
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 




Tuesday
"Question of the Day" What is the format for an address? A: House Number Street Name City, State (initials) Zip/Postal Code 
Think, Pair, Share
Reflect on progress
Writing: Application for Credit Card (Brigance)
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 




Wednesday
Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;




Thursday"Question of the Day" You are a citizen of what country? A: United States of America // Think, Pair, Share
Reflect on progress
Writing: Starbucks Application
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 







Friday
Idiom: Open a can of worms - to cause trouble; to set unpleasant events in motion
Think, pair, share
Reflect on progress
iReady // General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

WEEK 4 Monday Sept 27 - Friday Oct 1 WEEK 4 in Google Classroom

WEEK 4 Monday Sept 27 - Friday Oct 1 WEEK 4

Monday
Idiom: Nitty-gritty - the specific heart of the matter; the practical details; the fundamental core of something //Think, pair, share
Update grade graph using PowerSchool
iReady // General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time per Eng teacher's GC
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Tuesday
"Question of the Day" How do you address an envelope being sent in the mail? // Think, Pair, Share
Reflect on progress
Writing: Complex Job Application
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Wednesday
Book Talk and sentence starters
Reflect on progress
IR and Reading Log Checks
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Thursday
"Question of the Day" Who is your emergency contact? What is their name? What is your relationship with that person? How will they be contacted (email or phone number)? // Think, Pair, Share
Reflect on progress
Writing: Brigance Complex Job Application - References
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Friday
Idiom: On the ball - alert; effective; skillful; knowledgeable //Think, pair, share
Reflect on progress
iReady // General Lab: choose 1-2 academic subjects for resource time
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

WEEK 3   Monday  Sept 20 - Friday Sept 24        WEEK 3 in Google Classroom

WEEK 3 Monday Sept 20 - Friday Sept 24 WEEK 3

Monday
Warm-up: Idioms: dark-horse candidate - a contestant about whom little is known and who wins 
Think, pair, share
Graph your grade using power school for English 9 or 12 or other chosen class to track
iReady
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Work Time per Eng teacher's GC
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Tuesday  
Warm-up: What is the format for a social security number? 
Think, pair, share
Writing: Brigance Simple/Complex Applications
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Work Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Wednesday
Warm-up: Book Talk and IR Response Sentence Starters
Response Sentence Starters :  Receive hard copy or see copy on Sawyer "Help" Sheet in GC
Graph Grade from English class on Power School(due end of Quarter)
IR Read and Respond in Log
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Resource support time for English then any other class
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


Thursday
Warm-up: How many dependents do you have?
Think, pair, share
Writing: Student job application
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Work Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


Friday
Warm-up: Idioms: Eat you out of house and home - to be so expensive to feed and keep that the person paying cannot afford it
Think, pair, share
iReady
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Work Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

WEEK 2   Monday Sept 13 thru Friday Sept 17    Week 2                         in Google Classroom

WEEK 2 Monday Sept 13 thru Friday Sept 17 Week 2

Monday
Warm Up: "Stand if you..." Students will take turns giving the class a direction based on their appearances and experiences. i.e. stand if you have brown eyes, etc.(done)
Think, pair, share(done)
iReady or English 9 assignment(read Mango, portrait)
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Grade Graphing then Classwork/Homework Work Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 
(done)


Tuesday
Warm up: "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Students will discuss what the picture in front of them represents, how, and why they think that.
Think, pair, share
Writing: Review PRE Personal Data Form and correct using demographic sheet printed from power school(if at home use phone or parent)
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Classwork/Homework Work Time
Set up grade graph
Complete lab rubric
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation 


Wednesday 
Warm up: "Pick a side" Students will pick a side on the various questions. i.e. Would you rather be famous or rich?
Think, pair, share
IR
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Classwork/Homework Work Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


Thursday    PICTURE DAY
Warm Up: "Dear old me" Students will list 5 things they wish they knew at age 8
Think, pair, share
Writing: "I Know My Phone Number" worksheet - use the warm up for the writing prompt (List 5 things you wish you knew when you were 8 years old)
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Classwork/Homework Work Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;



Friday 
Warm up: "Passion" Students will list 5 things they enjoy, choose one, and write about it.
Think, pair, share
iReady
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Classwork/Homework Work Time
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;

Due:

Tuesday Sept 7 through Friday Sept 10                                         YOU ARE A STAR!

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”   Harriet Tubman in Google Classroom

Tuesday Sept 7 through Friday Sept 10 YOU ARE A STAR! “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman

Use KAMI this week

Tuesday Warm Up: Create a nameplate for your seat using Scrabble Letter Tiles
Think Pair Share
Introduction ...teachers, syllabus, expectation/rules/consequences, schedules, lunches, maps, consent forms, Lab Rubrics, binders; add KAMI to Google Classroom
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Initiate iReady Read Diagnostic Assessment
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 

Wednesday Warm UP:  "Don't get tied into KNOTS this year! Follow directions to tying a variety of knots with string.
Think Pair Share
Start iReady for your IEP data update!
Continue iReady Read Diagnostic
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


Thursday Warm Up: "Tattoo Parlor": create a tattoo that represents who you are past, now, OR  future.  Be creative and POSITIVEThink Pair Share
Complete the Brigance Personal Data Form using KAMI or paper copy
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Continue iReady Read Diagnostic Assessment
Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation; 


Friday Warm UP:  "Mindfulness Postcards": Travel around the room to find a postcard that represents your "mindfulness" todayThink Pair Share
List facts about your "Positive Personal Profile" using the PPP to identify and share information about your transition goals and dreams for this year and future.
Drink water, stretch, close eyes, fidget, etc.
Continue iReady Read Diagnostic Assessment

Complete LAB RUBRIC REFLECTION WITH STUDENT SELF EVALUATION using KAMI due on Friday each week; teacher observation of student participation;