Introducing Types of Evidence

Goal: Become familiar with three major types of evidence and discover how Adichie uses them

Agenda: 
Journal
Paraphrasing
Claims and Evidence
Google Classroom

1. Journal 
Write about a time someone has made an unfair assumption about you.

2. Paraphrasing 

• Yesterday we paraphrased up to section 11 of the text. Today, we are going to finish paraphrasing. 
• We will use the same pattern today of listening to a text section and then questioning how we can put that in our own words. 

3. Google Classroom 

• There is a NEW assignment linked in Google Classroom called "Exploring the Depths: The Danger of a Single Story" (period 3) 
• Let's work on this using the RACE format 
• Restate the question
• Answer the question
• Cite Evidence
• Explain Evidence 

3. Types of Evidence 

• Today we are going to highlight the different types of evidence Adichie uses in her talk. 
• Use the codes and/or the colors below to mark in your text (highlighter, colored pencil, marker)
• I will do a few with you. 
• Personal Anecdote = PA
• Hypothetical = H
• Commonly Held Belief = CHB  

Check Yourself: 

Here are some things you want to make sure are finished before tomorrow: 

• The SOAPSTone form we completed yesterday
• The Google Classroom assignment, "Navigating the Waters: The Danger of a Single Story" 
• The About Me form from the first day of class

Reminders: 

• Tomorrow is Dia de los Muertos
• We will have sugar skulls at lunch 
• Wear school colors

Working on Paraphrasing

Goal: Investigate Adichie's main claims in "The Danger of a Single Story" and respond to questions in Google Classroom

Essential Question: What does it mean to tell a single story of a person, place, or thing?

Agenda: 
Journal
Google Classroom
Paraphrasing
SOAPSTone Form

1. Journal 
“The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue but they are incomplete.” What do you think of this quote and why?

2. Google Classroom 

• There is an assignment linked in Google Classroom called "Navigating the Waters: The Danger of a Single Story" 
• You will need the join code for Google Classroom:
• 1st period: n4yji9
• 3rd period: 4y7ukw
• We started this yesterday, but we're going to finish it today. 

3. Paraphrasing 

• Yesterday we paraphrased sections 1-5. We are doing the rest today! 
• We are going to paraphrase EACH SECTION of the text. 
• I will help you with the first few today, then you're going to work with your partner to finish the work. 

4. SOAPSTone Form

• I am going to have you work with a partner to break down this text. 
• We are going to use a format called "SOAPSTone" 
• Click on THIS FORM to access the SOAPSTONE. 

Reminders: 

• Wednesday: Pajama Day 
• Thursday: Halloween Costumes
• Friday: School colors (maroon and silver)

Our First New Text

Goal: Listen to a text and read along, searching for the main claims the author makes

Agenda: 

Journal

Setting Expectations

Read Along

Paraphrasing

Google Classroom

1. Journal 

Write down three things you think I should know about you and why you think I should know them.

2. Setting Expectations 

• We didn't get to finish setting our expectations yesterday (period 1).  We will finish this before moving on today.

3. Read Along

• Usually we start a new text by reading about the author and looking at the context. 
• This time, I'm going to have you listen before researching anything about the author.
• I will pass out a copy of the text to each of you, and I'm going to ask you to follow along.
• CIRCLE any words you do not know.
• STAR ideas that seem important. 

4. Google Classroom 

• There is an assignment linked in Google Classroom called "Navigating the Waters: The Danger of a Single Story:
• You will need the join code for Google Classroom (on the chart in the classroom)
• 1st period: n4yji9
• 3rd period: 4y7ukw

5. Paraphrasing 

Your text has a column for paraphrasing.
We are going to paraphrase EACH SECTION of the text. 
I will help you with the first few.

Reminders: 

• Wednesday: Pajama Day 
• Thursday: Halloween Costumes
• Friday: School colors (maroon and silver)

Welcome to English!

Goal: Get to know each other and set our learning intentions for the quarter

Agenda: 
Welcome
Nametags
Expectations
English Journals
About You
Syllabus Review

1. Nametags
Grab a piece of paper and markers. We are going to create name tags so we can get to know each other.

2. English Journals

• We're going to set up our English Journals.
• You will use these journals each day in class for your Daily Journals. 
• If you already had me last quarter, you will use the same journal and I will give you a sticky note to mark Q2. 
• If you did not have me last quarter, I will give you a brand new journal and you will set it up as follows: 

3. About You Forms  

• Please fill out this About Me Form to help me get to know you before we start the year. 
• I want to know what technology you're already familiar with, especially since we use technology a lot in this classroom. 
• This also helps me with where you need to sit, especially if you have glasses or have a hard time seeing from far away. 

4. Syllabus Review 

• I have uploaded a copy of the syllabus HERE. 
• You can preview it or make a copy and save it to your drive. 
• It is also linked in the "Syllabus" tab of the blog above. 
• I am going to ask you questions and you will write down the answers on your whiteboard tables (get used to doing this - it will happen often!) 

5. Expectations 
Let's set our expectations for the year together.

Reminders: 

• Wednesday: Pajama Day 
• Thursday: Halloween Costumes
• Friday: School colors (maroon and silver)

English Final

Goal: Complete English final exam

Agenda: 
Journal
Final
Reminders

1. Journal 
How do you feel you did in this class? What would you change if you could do it again?

2. Final 

• Remember, during the final there is NO talking to one another. 
• You may use your own notes or look back at stories if it helps you. 
• You may NOT use anyone else's notes or stories to help you.
• Ms. Natheos will give you the entry code. 

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE ENGLISH FINAL

*You can recycle your stories and papers when you finish. Leave your binders in class though, even if you will not have me next quarter.* 

Reminders:

• Have a fantastic weekend and I hope to see you in a future class! 

Presentations and Test Review

3rd Period: Where are your federal survey forms?

Goal: Present group slideshows and review for tomorrow's test

Agenda: 
Journal
Group Presentations
Test Review

1. Journal 
What is one thing you want to improve about yourself next quarter? Why?

2. Group Presentations 

• You are in groups that you will use to make presentations based on part of Greenwald's graphic. 
• Each table is assigned one of the following parts of Greenwald's Text:

1. Trigger
2. Action
3. Reward
4. Investment 

• Yesterday, one person in your group should have DOWNLOADED THIS TEMPLATE and shared it with you.
• Make sure it is also shared with me (cdaniel@sandi.net)
• You will work together and present these to the class TODAY. 

3. Test Review

• I will not be here tomorrow so today is our last day together of the quarter. 
• You will be taking a final exam tomorrow (I have made sure you can fit it in 60 minutes). 
• I have a practice test HERE, so click to join the Quizizz and we will review questions together. 
• These are some of the same exact questions you will see tomorrow. 

Reminders:

• Check Powerschool to see what grades you can improve. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to request a regrade on the blog.
• Buy Boo Grams at lunch! 50 cents per Gram and you can send it to anyone the week of Halloween! 
• LGBTQ+ Students apply for the SD Pride Youth Leadership Academy HERE! Ask me if you have questions. 

Under the Influence

3rd Period: Where are your federal survey forms?

Goal: Put together presentations based on one of the 4 quadrants and answer Google Classroom Questions

Agenda: 
Journal
Navigating the Waters Questions
Group Presentations

1. Journal 
How are your grades now that we are at the end of the quarter? Explain.

2. Navigating the Waters Questions

• There are questions linked in Google Classroom called "Under the Influence: Navigating the Waters" 
• One of these questions requires a RACE Response. 

3. 3rd Period VOTE HERE
Yesterday you did an amazing job on the observation. Click here to vote for tomorrow's treats. 

4. Group Presentations 

• You are in groups that you will use to make presentations based on part of Greenwald's graphic. 
• Each table is assigned one of the following parts of Greenwald's Text:

1. Trigger
2. Action
3. Reward
4. Investment 

• One person in your group should DOWNLOAD THIS TEMPLATE and share it with the rest of the group. 
• Also share the presentation with me (cdaniel@sandi.net)
• You will work together and present these to the class tomorrow.

Reminders:

• Check Powerschool to see what grades you can improve. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to request a regrade on the blog.
• Buy Boo Grams at lunch! 50 cents per Gram and you can send it to anyone the week of Halloween! 
• LGBTQ+ Students apply for the SD Pride Youth Leadership Academy HERE! Ask me if you have questions.