English 3P & 3P Honors Weekly Update: 9.8-9.11

TUESDAY 9.8: Orientation

Unit Goal: N/A

Objective: By the end of the period SWBAT describe and follow classroom guidelines and procedures and will understand grading scales and procedures.

HandoutsOrientation Prezi, ENGLISH 3P SYLLABUS, ENGLISH 3P HONORS SYLLABUS

WEDNESDAY 9.9: Pre-Assessment Essay

Unit GoalIn a TIMED WRITE ESSAY, SWBAT describe how Early American texts and genres explored and communicated views of human nature through the use of the rhetorical triangle, imagery, and figurative language.

Objective: After completing PREASSESMENT ESSAY students will be able to identify unit concept and identify writing proficiency level.

Handouts: PROMPT, Unit 1 Foundations Learning Scale

THURSDAY 9.10: Learning Scale Calibration & Self-Assessment

Unit GoalIn a TIMED WRITE ESSAY, SWBAT describe how Early American texts and genres explored and communicated views of human nature through the use of the rhetorical triangle, imagery, and figurative language.

Objective: After reading and assessing ANCHOR PAPERS by using class rubrics and learnings scales, students will self-assess proficiency level  and set writing goals using PREASSESMENT ESSAY as evidence.

Handouts: ANCHOR ESSAYS, Rubric, Anchor Calibrations

FRIDAY 9.11: America and American Identity

Unit GoalIn a TIMED WRITE ESSAY, SWBAT describe how Early American texts and genres explored and communicated views of human nature through the use of the rhetorical triangle, imagery, and figurative language.

ObjectiveStudents will discuss and define concept of AMERICA and AMERICAN IDENTITY by participating in concept attainment activity and FOUR SQUARE discussion.  

Handouts: Introduction to Encounters and Foundations