Q2 - week 8/10

Day 1 - Mon. 12/5  
Essential Question:  Does an author choose or is the magic accidental?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 - Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
Do Now:  Read the CCSS above 
Agenda:
>  This week...
>  GG - Philosophical Chairs
   > Before writing The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald said, “I want to create something new -- something extraordinary and beautiful and simple + intricately patterned.”
> Did Fitzgerald accomplish his goal? Yes/No/Partially
1. Does an author choose or is it accidental?
2. Be sure to cover each descriptor
Exit Pass:  Reflection - grab a computer and use this link
HW:  
-  EOS section 1 exercises - day 3 - final exam week 10
-  Word Mastery - week 8 due 12/7 midnight
-  ARP peer editing your Draft this/next week
    - 3rd Draft Due end of class 12/8-9
    - 4th/Final Draft Due 12/16 @ midnight - no extension and probably no grade before the break
-  IR - enrichment IR Thing due by Day 1 week 10
-  Tropes & Schemes on hold until further notice

Day 2 - Tue. 12/6 & Wed. 12/7
Essential Question: How do we revise?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.5 - Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. 
Do Now:   Load your ARP
Agenda: 
>  Peer Editing (why?)
    >  Put your name at the top of the paper, everyone else will initial where they peer edit
    
    >  Fold the paper in half - hot dog 
    
    > 1st Peer Edit round = checklist #1-7 + 1 comment in Done Well and 1 comment in Needs Improvement

    >  2nd Peer Edit round = checklist #8 - cross check WC with what is in (In-text) - highlight matches in Ggreen - missing Citation or In-text in Orange

    >  3rd Peer Edit round = checklist #9 + LGNoNo's

    >  4th Peer Edit round = checklist #10-14 + 1 comment in Done Well and 1 comment in Needs Improvement

    >  5th Peer Edit round = actually read it and respond w/ specific comments on the BACK of the handout
Exit Pass:  Nod "yes/no" if you got something valuable out of this experience
HW:  as above

Day 3 - Thu. 12/8 & Fri. 12/9
Essential Question:  Why is Longo persisting w/ this EOS crap when the ARP calls?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Do Now:   EOS exercise 1 
Agenda: 
>  ARP workshop
Exit Pass:  Nod "yes/no" if you think ARP and EOS are giving you enough opportunities to demonstrate CCSS?
HW:  listed above