ELA+9+2015+What+did+we+learn+today?

__**Monday, January 11th to Friday, January 15th, 2016**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can use our before, during, and after reading strategies to analyze a piece of text.
 * **Before Reading Strategy**: We can discuss previous knowledge of the text
 * **During Reading Strategy**: We can examine key words and phrases to dissect the tone and storyline
 * **After Reading Strategy:** We can examine personal ideas and view points of what the text is saying to us
 * We can question and reflect on personal responses and interpretations
 * We can use a visual representation (movie) of a specific text (Romeo and Juliet) for clarification of author's message
 * We can participate in partner, group, and whole class discussion to examine meaning of Romeo and Juliet

__** How we will learn it **__ __**Monday, January 11th to Thursday, Janua****ry**__ **__14th__:** During these classes we will be continuing through Act 4 and 5 of Romeo and Juliet. These are relatively short acts so we should be able to work our way through them pretty quickly. Once we have finished the Acts we can work on the following study questions:



__**Friday, January 15th**__: We will take this time to take up the study questions and watch the movie (up to the end). Our **quiz for Act 4 and 5 will take place on Monday**. After that we will begin our final project with the play.

If you need a copy of the text for Romeo and Juliet, to view online, please CLICK HERE

Have an awesome weekend!



__**Monday, January 4th to Friday, January 8th, 2016**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can use our before, during, and after reading strategies to analyze a piece of text.
 * **Before Reading Strategy**: We can discuss previous knowledge of the text
 * **During Reading Strategy**: We can examine key words and phrases to dissect the tone and storyline
 * **After Reading Strategy:** We can examine personal ideas and view points of what the text is saying to us
 * We can question and reflect on personal responses and interpretations
 * We can use a visual representation (movie) of a specific text (Romeo and Juliet) for clarification of author's message
 * We can participate in partner, group, and whole class discussion to examine meaning of Romeo and Juliet

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Monday, January 4th to Wednesday, January** 6th:__ Hope you all had an awesome break! We are back to it! This week we will be taking up Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet.

We will go through the script and discuss in class. Remember, if you need a copy of the script, please use the link below.



If you need a copy of the text for Romeo and Juliet, to view online, please CLICK HERE

__**Thursday, January 7th**__: Work on the study questions, take up as a class, go through the Act 3 part of the movie.

__**Friday, January 9th**__: Quiz for Act 3

Have an awesome weekend!



__**Monday, December 7th to Friday, December 11th, 2015**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can use our before, during, and after reading strategies to analyze a piece of text.
 * **Before Reading Strategy**: We can discuss previous knowledge of the text
 * **During Reading Strategy**: We can examine key words and phrases to dissect the tone and storyline
 * **After Reading Strategy:** We can examine personal ideas and view points of what the text is saying to us
 * We can question and reflect on personal responses and interpretations
 * We can use a visual representation (movie) of a specific text (Romeo and Juliet) for clarification of author's message
 * We can participate in partner, group, and whole class discussion to examine meaning of Romeo and Juliet

__**Monday, December 7th to Friday, December 11th**__:

Our job this week includes the following when it comes to ELA:


 * Take up study questions for Act 2
 * Watch Act 2 of the movie
 * Have our Act 2 quiz
 * Present our talk shows to the class
 * Decorate our doors for the CCS contest

Hope we can get through it all before the week is up! Lots to do! Let's go! :)

Have a great weekend! 5 more school days until Christmas break!



__ **Monday, November 30th to Friday, December 4th, 2015** __ __ **What are we learning?** __
 * We can use our before, during, and after reading strategies to analyze a piece of text.
 * Before Reading Strategy: We can predict what the text will be about in an upcoming scene
 * During Reading Strategy: We can note key ideas and what supports them (what the text says and what it means)
 * After Reading Strategy: We can recall, paraphrase and summarize the text of the author's message
 * We can question and reflect on personal responses and interpretations
 * We can use a visual representation (movie) of a specific text (Romeo and Juliet) for clarification of author's message
 * We can participate in partner, group, and whole class discussion to examine meaning of Romeo and Juliet

__ **How we will learn it** __ __**Monday, November 30th to Friday, December**__ **__4th__:** This week we continued through Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet after completing the Act 1 quiz. After this act you received the study questions to work on. Next week is going to be a weird week with lots of festivities and stuff going on around CCS. We are hopefully going to get the questions taken up, the movie watched (for Act 2), and complete your Act 2 quiz.

Here is a copy of the questions for Act 2, if needed:



If you need a copy of the text for Romeo and Juliet, to view online, please CLICK HERE

Have an awesome weekend!



__ **Monday, November 23rd to Friday, November 27th, 2015** __ __ **What are we learning?** __
 * We can use our before, during, and after reading strategies to analyze a piece of text.
 * **Before Reading Strategy**: We can predict what the text will be about in an upcoming scene
 * **During Reading Strategy**: We can note key ideas and what supports them (what the text says and what it means)
 * **After Reading Strategy**: We can recall, paraphrase and summarize the text of the author's message
 * We can question and reflect on personal responses and interpretations
 * We can use a visual representation (movie) of a specific text (Romeo and Juliet) for clarification of author's message
 * We can participate in partner, group, and whole class discussion to examine meaning of Romeo and Juliet

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27th** **2015**:__ Today, we continued working through Act 1, scene 2 and 3, as a class. Tomorrow you will be receiving a package of study materials from me for you to complete as we are working through the play. You will receive a study package for each of the Acts (which there is 5 of) tomorrow. You also received a copy of study questions for Act 1 and you were given some class time to work on this. We also worked on getting through the rest of scene 3 and a bit of scene 4 as a class. If you need an extra copy of the study questions, you can download them here:



Are your study questions all caught up? On Monday, if we have completed all of the scenes for Act 1, we will be watching Act 1 of the movie, Romeo and Juliet. This is will be used to help give you a visual representation of the play. Please remember, if you need an extra copy of the script to look at, you can use the link below

If you need a copy of the text for Romeo and Juliet, to view online, please CLICK HERE



__**Monday, November 16th to Friday, November 20th, 2015**__


 * We can use our before, during, and after reading strategies to analyze a piece of text.
 * **Before Reading Strategy**: We can predict what the text will be about in an upcoming scene
 * **During Reading Strategy**: We can note key ideas and what supports them (what the text says and what it means)
 * **After Reading Strategy**: We can recall, paraphrase and summarize the text of the author's message
 * We can question and reflect on personal responses and interpretations
 * We can use a visual representation (movie) of a specific text (Romeo and Juliet) for clarification of author's message
 * We can participate in partner, group, and whole class discussion to examine meaning of Romeo and Juliet

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Monday, November 16th to Friday, November 20th**:__ Today, we did a quick review of the story up till before we stopped at the beginning of the break. After the review we continued on and finished Act 1, scene 1. We then started into Act 1, scene 2. We will be continuing to work through this scene tomorrow as a class and moving into scene 3.

Remember, we are using this time to get into the story of Romeo and Juliet. Like we have said from the beginning, your job is to show up, be on task, asking questions, and contributing to the class discussion. My job is to guide you through the script. Missing a whole bunch of classes **WILL** contribute to you falling further and further behind in your understanding of the story. If you need any extra help, please ask me! I am available at lunch and after school, if you need help.

Next week, I will have some study questions read for you. Your Quiz #1 will take place after we have finished the first Act.

If you need a copy of the text for Romeo and Juliet, to view online, please CLICK HERE

Have a great weekend!



__ **Monday, November 9th to Friday, November 13, 2015** __
 * __What are we learning?__ **
 * We can use our before, during, and after reading strategies to analyze a piece of text.
 * **Before Reading Strategy**: We can predict what the text will be about in an upcoming scene
 * **During Reading Strategy**: We can note key ideas and what supports them (what the text says and what it means)
 * **After Reading Strategy**: We can recall, paraphrase and summarize the text of the author's message
 * We can question and reflect on personal responses and interpretations
 * We can use a visual representation (movie) of a specific text (Romeo and Juliet) for clarification of author's message
 * We can participate in partner, group, and whole class discussion to examine meaning of Romeo and Juliet

__**Monday, November 9th**__: Today we began looking at the life of Shakespeare (the playwright who wrote Romeo and Juliet). We then started looking at the beginning of the play by looking at the Prologue. This is the beginning of the play where we find out everything that will happen in the story. We began by breaking down the prologue into sections, hooking up with partners, discussing the lines, then coming back together as a class to discuss. It will be your job tonight to go through the prologue and put it into your own words. It is a quick write-up so you will be given 10 minutes at the beginning of class to write it up and hand it in. Tomorrow we will start into the play on Act 1, scene 1.
 * __How we will learn it__ **


 * Here are copies of the handouts you received today if you need them: **



**__Tuesday, November 10th to Friday, November 13th__**: For the next three classes, we will begin looking the beginning of the play, Romeo and Juliet. We will be using the scripts (books), an audio recording of the play (with actors speaking the parts), and I will be explaining certain lines the overall story to you as we are going through. There will also be study questions for you to look at as we are going through so that you keep the story fresh in your mind. Please remember what we talked about in class. At the end of every Act (which there are 5 of in this play) you will be having a quiz. that means there are 5 quizzes throughout the play instead of one huge test at the end. Your job is to keep up with the class and ask questions if you need any clarification on what is happening within the story. If you get stuck, ASK FOR HELP! You might as well ask now instead of getting into the middle of the play and get really lost. Remember, that is you job and responsibility!


 * Please remember that your "Prologue Write-Ups" are due Friday, November, 13th. They will be handed in! **

If you need a copy of the text for Romeo and Juliet, to view online, please CLICK HERE



__**Monday, October 26th to Friday, November 6th, 2015**__
 * __What are we learning__**
 * We can discuss themes, through class discussions, based on something we view
 * We can keep personal notes on a specific theme
 * We can develop the theme of a piece of media further in our understanding by applying it to text to text, text to self, and text to world
 * We can create a piece that shows our understanding of a theme, in a personal way

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Monday, October 26th:**__ **YOUR KEEP MOVING FORWARD NOTES ARE DUE!! Please be ready to hand them in when asked for!**

Today, we are going to be discussing, YOU GUESSED IT, the theme of "Keep Moving Forward"! Today what I want to do is to continue to use your notes but we are going to take it one step further. We are going to take a look at a song that is used near the end of the movie. What I want to do is provide you with the lyrics for the song and then listen to the song as performed by the artist. We will take the opportunity to go through the lyrics and discuss with groups and as a class.

Here's a copy if you need to download one:



After that, we have to take it one step further. Do you remember that bulletin board that is just outside of Mrs. Schultz's room. Well we are going to each to create something that represents to us what "Keep Moving Forward" means to each of us, on a personal level. This could be done through pictures, drawings, poetry, a writing sample. You get to decide what it is going to look like. The only thing is is that it must be able to go up on that bulletin board.

You will be given the rest of the week to work on this project so please use your time efficiently. When it is completed, up on the bulletin board it goes.

Let's WORK!

__**Tuesday, October 27th to Wednesday, November 4th**__: Time to work on your projects! These are going to be completed by Friday, October 30th. Here is the rubric for evaluation:



Have an AWESOME weekend!

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__**Tuesday, October 20th to Friday, October 23rd, 2015**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can discuss themes, through class discussions, based on something we view
 * We can keep personal notes on a specific theme
 * We can develop the theme of a piece of media further in our understanding by applying it to text to text, text to self, and text to world
 * We can create a piece that shows our understanding of a theme, in a personal way

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Tuesday, October 20th**__: Today is FINISH UP DAY on anyone that still needs to present their LJP. After today it will be up to you to get it done and come tell me. You can then present to the class. I can't evaluate until your presentation is completed!

__**Wednesday, October 21st**__: Today, we are starting into a quick movie study based on theme of "Keep Moving Forward". I am providing each of you with a piece of paper that has on it the quote "Keep Moving Forward" on it.

First, we need to ask ourselves what we think the quote means. I'll give you two minutes to think about it and write down (or even sketch) some ideas. This could be a scenario, another quote, or even a word that gives you a better understanding of what it means.

After, we will have a short class discussion about what you believe the quote means.

We will then start into the movie "Meet the Robinsons" (yes, it's on Netflix) and take a look at the theme of the movie which, as you can guess is, KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

As we view the movie we will, of course, stop to discuss what is going on and talk briefly about the theme. However, it is going to be up to you, on your sheet, to continue making notes for yourself about how the movie develops that theme. When we conclude the movie, we will discuss and you will turn your notes in so that I can see what you have been thinking about.

__**Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October23rd:**__ Continue with Meet the Robinsons (see above).

Have an awesome weekend!



__**Tuesday, October 13th to Friday, October 16th, 2015**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can listen to, read, comprehend, and respond to a a novel text that addresses identity and exploring the world
 * We can listen purposefully to understand, analyze, and evaluate oral information and ideas from conversations and discussions.
 * We can contribute our voice to classroom discussions and be aware of others opinions
 * We can examine our personal strengths and needs as listeners, readers, and speakers.
 * We can view and examine a film for theme and message
 * We can demonstrate our understanding through writing and design

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Tuesday, Octob****er**__ **__13th to Friday October 16th__**__:__ LJP PRESENTATIONS DURING THESE DAYS! They are going to take us a bit, so let's get started!!

Have an awesome rest of the weekend!



__**Monday, October 5th to Wednesday, October 7th, 2015**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can listen to, read, comprehend, and respond to a a novel text that addresses identity and exploring the world
 * We can listen purposefully to understand, analyze, and evaluate oral information and ideas from conversations and discussions.
 * We can contribute our voice to classroom discussions and be aware of others opinions
 * We can examine our personal strengths and needs as listeners, readers, and speakers.
 * We can set goals in our personal strengths as readers and work towards them
 * We can use our writing skills to create a script for a movie or play (using a script format)
 * We can create a visual representation of our script that we create

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Monday, October 5th to Wednesday, October 7th:**__

We will be using this time to work on finishing up the written copies of our scripts (final copies) and filming each of our scenes. Remember we are doing our best to:
 * Make it accurate to your script
 * Include props and costumes to make it as real as possible
 * Using our tone, in our voices, to reflect the characters
 * Use our reading skills to create a vivid scene

Remember if you need a device to film your scene, please let me know and I can get you an iPod to use.

The due date for this assignment will be next Thursday, October 15th.

Have an awesome Thanksgiving break!!!



__**Monday, September 21st Friday, October 2nd, 2015**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can listen to, read, comprehend, and respond to a a novel text that addresses identity and exploring the world
 * We can listen purposefully to understand, analyze, and evaluate oral information and ideas from conversations and discussions.
 * We can contribute our voice to classroom discussions and be aware of others opinions
 * We can examine our personal strengths and needs as listeners, readers, and speakers.
 * We can set goals in our personal strengths as readers and work towards them
 * We can use our writing skills to create a script for a movie or play (using a script format)
 * We can create a visual representation of our script that we create

__**Monday, September 21st to Friday,September 25th**__: WE FINISHED THE NOVEL!! WOO HOO!!! Now, it is time to start working on our scripts for the play or movie version. Each one of you will complete the following:

1. Choose a scene that you enjoyed, from the novel 2. Create a movie script, for that scene, based on the setup of a script (remember we used the Frozen script) 3. Start with a rough copy (hand written) 4. Create a final version on the computer

After we have completed the scripts, we will take a few classes for you to perform it or video it and view it in class. I can't wait to see what you come up with! Remember, use your time wisely!



__**Monday, September 28th to Friday, October 2nd**__: Using this time to create our script and get them to the final copy stage. Once you have your script completed, you can work with your crew on how you are going to film each of your scenes. We will use this week to begin making that happen!



Have an awesome weekend!



__**Monday, September 14th to Friday, September 18th, 2015**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can listen to, read, comprehend, and respond to a a novel text that addresses identity and exploring the world
 * We can listen purposefully to understand, analyze, and evaluate oral information and ideas from conversations and discussions.
 * We can contribute our voice to classroom discussions and be aware of others opinions
 * We can examine our personal strengths and needs as listeners, readers, and speakers.
 * We can set goals in our personal strengths as readers and work towards them

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Monday, September 14th**__: Today we continued working through Losing Joe's place. We did some review questions from the student package.

__**Tuesday, September 15th**__: Today we continued through Losing Joe's Place and even had some of you take the reigns in the reading and you did AWESOME!!!!! Thank you for being brave to read!!!

Also, remember that we talked about how after we have finished the novel there is going to be an opportunity for you to recreate a scene from the novel. We will be discussing this as we draw closer to the end of the book.

__**Wednesday, September 16th to Friday, September 18th**__: Hopefully we will be finishing up the novel during these classes and begin looking at your assignment. We will talk about this in class and come up with a plan for what it may look like.

Hope you all have an awesome weekend! :)



__**Tuesday, September 1st to Friday, September 4th, 2015**__ __**What are we learning?**__
 * We can listen to, read, comprehend, and respond to a a novel text that addresses identity and exploring the world
 * We can listen purposefully to understand, analyze, and evaluate oral information and ideas from conversations and discussions.
 * We can contribute our voice to classroom discussions and be aware of others opinions
 * We can examine our personal strengths and needs as listeners, readers, and speakers.
 * We can set goals in our personal strengths as readers and work towards them

__**How we will learn it**__ __**Tuesday, Septembe****r**__ **__1st__:** WELCOME TO GRADE 9!!!!!! I'm super excited for have you with me for the first semester of ELA 9. I hope you all had an awesome summer and are ready to get going with what are going to be working on for this year!


 * Mr. Young can provide you with text reminders about upcoming things in our classroom. Please use your cell phones to put in the information and then you will start receiving text updates**:



Today, we will get settled, figure out the course and expectations and then begin our first task! SURPRISE! You are moving out of your parent's house and living on your own!

Scared?? Don't be! We are just pretending!

Your job is going to be to decide if you are going to live on your own, with a roommate, or even having a group of you living together! However, with living together, comes some challenge! Here is what you need to figure out and discuss either on your own or with your crew:


 * Will you live in a apartment or a house
 * What jobs will you have
 * What will be the responsibilities of the people living within the house (chores, etc.)
 * How are you going to pay the bills and who is responsible
 * Needs vs. Wants (what are they?)
 * What happens if someone can't pay their bills or loses their job?

After some discussion with your group, we will come back as a class and discuss. Whatever we don't get to we will continue with tomorrow!

__**Wednesday, September 2nd**__: Today we will finish up our discussion of the questions from yesterday. You had some AWESOME answers and some where we rolled out eyes!

After our discussion, we will begin by breaking out our first novel study called "Losing Joe's Place". Your job is going to be to look at the front cover and figure out, by yourself, what you believe the story is about. I want you to look at


 * The picture on the front
 * The Title of the book

What could this story be all about????

After, we will discuss what you are thinking, look at the back for the synopsis of the story, and begin reading. We will be introduced to the characters and then we will get as far as we can into the story over the next few classes. Along the way we will have some questions and classroom discussion about our comprehension of the story and even try to predict what might be coming for the characters within our story.

The comprehension questions will be pulled from this booklet and we will discuss as we go along:



__**Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th**__: We will continue working through Losing Joe's Place.

I hope you had a great first few days back! See you next week!