ELD (Period 1/2/3) Assignments

Class #92: Wednesday, 5/29

All Levels:

1. String activity
2. Show The Hate U Give video (and discuss): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g0G4JTCQ_O7pCBKUHIUaOq-1a1uKBllJ/view?ts=5cdd9745

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Work on final exam presentation
2. Continue watching Freedom Writers

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Prepare for final exam

Class #90: Friday, 5/24

All Levels:

1. Library: Check-out The Hate U Give
2. Read and discuss Time article on Angie Thomas

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Take “Freedom Writers” quiz
2. Go over P2 final exam (double-sided handout)
3. Continue w/film (& viewing guide)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Vocab test on Tues.; bring The Hate U Give to class on Tues.; prep for both final exams

Class #89: Thursday, 5/23

1. Tree map: What are the obstacles that Wilson students face? Gruwell faces? (& students share their terms on the board)
2. Introduce song presentation rubric & go over final exam schedule
3. Continue w/i-Ready exam

Homework:

• Reading quiz on Friday
• Vocab test on Tues.
• Final exam schedule: Fri., 5/31—Periods 1 & 3; Mon., 6/3—Periods 2 & 4; Tues., 6/4—Periods 5 & 6
• Start preparing for song presentation

Class #88: Wednesday, 5/22—Late Start

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Finish reading “Freedom Writers”
   • Read p. 196, the excerpt from Zlata’s Diary
   • Continue from p. 198—202
2. Continue w/movie (& viewing guide)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Reading quiz on Friday; vocab test on Tues.

Class #84: Thursday, 5/16

All Levels:

1. Grudgeball w/the Tiger Guide quiz

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Share plot diagrams w/partner—2 stars & 1 wish
2. Start reading “Freedom Writers” on p. 186—191

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: i-Ready on Fri.

Class #83: Wednesday, 5/15

1. DOL
2. Return Mango Street essays (w/sample)
   • What did the writer do well?
   • How could the writer improve?
   • How does this compare to yours?
3. Review “Elements of a Short Story” PPT
4. Continue w/i-Ready assessment

Homework:

• Finish plot diagram for Thurs.

Class #82: Tuesday, 5/14

All Levels:

1. Grudgeball w/DOL quiz (Gr. 12)

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Present "Elements of a Short Story" PPT: only slides 4 & 5 (& take notes)
2. Review p. 64 in textbook
3. Start working on plot diagram handout

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish plot diagram for Thurs., 5/16; i-Ready on Wed., 5/15

Class #80: Friday, 5/10

All Levels:

1. Project image on screen and have students write two sentences about it. Then, have the students switch their notebook with someone else, and have the student add to the initial two sentences.  Switch 3x’s.

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Give “Two Kinds” quiz
2. Go over “Two Kinds” questions
3. Read and discuss “Novel Musician” on pp. 59—62
4. Tree map: Amy Tan and June, from “Two Kinds”
5. Work on TFK, if time permits 

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Mon.; i-Ready on Mon.

Class #78: Wednesday, 5/8/19 

All Levels:

1. Play Grudgeball w/grammar quiz; divide class into teams of 4

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Finish “Two Kinds”
2. Start work on TFK 

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Mon.; “Two Kinds” quiz on Fri.; i-Ready starts on Mon.

Class #77: Tuesday, 5/7—Late Start 

1. Give new Time for Kids
2. Discuss 5/6 journal (summary of pp. 44—48)
3. Library: return books & check-out green Edge book
4. “Two Kinds” whip-around
5. Read pp. 49—52

Homework:

• TFK due Mon., 5/13

Class #76: Monday, 5/6 

All Levels:

1. Weekend sharing—partner sharing (EC if at the podium)
2. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Finish speeches
2. Correct TFK (& switch to grade quiz)
3. Start tree map: qualities of mother & daughter (5 for each)
4. Continue w/"Two Kinds” from p. 44—48
5. Journal entry: Summary of reading selection (5 sentences), if time permits

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Return Mango Street and Edge books to class on Tuesday

Class #75: Friday, 5/3—Assembly   

1. Speeches
2. Socratic Seminar
3. Share “Two Kinds” paragraph summaries
4. Share Google pics of San Francisco Chinatown
   • What do you see?
   • What do the pictures tell you?
   • How do the pics connect to the story? 

Homework:

• Work on speeches, if needed
• TFK due Mon.
• Bring Mango Street & Edge to class on Tues.

Class #74: Thursday, 5/2

All Levels:

1. DOL practice quiz

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Continue w/speeches
2. Continue working on Socratic prep form
3. Continue w/”Two Kinds” on pp. 40—43
   • Students take turns reading
   • Check for understanding along the way
4. Journal entry: Paragraph summary of pp. 40—43 of “Two Kinds”
5. Work on TFK, if time permits

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Mon.; work on book reviews

Class #73: Wednesday, 5/1

1. Go over “Fifteen” journal entry
2. Share first book reviews
3. Go over final chapter of Mango Street (What is your Mango Street?)
4. Start work on Socratic form
5. Return class set of Edge books & check out new edition
6. Start “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan on p. 38

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Work on book reviews, if needed; TFK due Mon.

Class #72: Tuesday, 4/30 

All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Take presentation sign-ups 
2. Go over presentation rubric
3. Start TFK—read first article and answer first 3 questions
4. Listen to (and annotate) Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen”
   • How is it similar to Mango Street?
   • Different?
   • Connections to SPHS?
5. Journal entry: Write a paragraph explaining how “Fifteen” is similar to House on Mango Street.

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Book reviews start on Wed.; TFK due Mon.

Class #70: Friday, 4/26

All Levels:

1. Holiday baseball—ELD 4 vs. ELD 1/2/3

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Watch and discuss book review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBfWtlm4BNY
2. Complete book review template handout—Note: book review must be 60 seconds long, audible, and have minimal reading from the sheet
3. Work on TFK, if time permits

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Mon.; practice book review presentation for next week

Class #68: Wednesday, 4/24 

All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Assemble portfolios
2. Read “The Three Sisters” on pp. 103—105
   • Do you believe in fortune tellers? Why or why not?
   • What are the orders that the old women give to Esperanza?
   • If you were Esperanza, would you stay on Mango Street?
3. Mango Street game—in 4 teams
4. Start new TFK

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Mon.

Class #67: Tuesday, 4/23

1. Collect essay
2. Upload essay to www.Turnitin.com
3. Watch overview of #metoo movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Rb7TGgsp4
4. Journal entry: What’s your opinion of the #metoo movement?   (5—7 sentences)
5. Read “Red Clowns” on pp. 99—100
   • What happened to Esperanza?
   • Could Esperanza have done anything?
   • What can be done to stop this?
6. Read “Linoleum Roses” on pp. 101—102 independently
7. Discussion: How do “Red Clowns” and “Linoleum Roses” connect? Explain how they are similar.

Homework:

• No homework—relax!

Class #66: Friday, 4/19 

All Levels:

1. Journal entry: Write 5 sentences about what you remember about Easter.
2. Picture description—receive picture, create a fun, 3-sentence description, and share your story with a partner
   • Awards given for those that are the most creative, weird, and funny

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Finish “The Monkey Garden” on pp. 95—98
   • Why do the kids go there?
   • Would you have done the same thing?
   • What’s the lesson?
2. Chromebooks—work on revising essays and fixing errors  

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Final draft (rough draft, outline, peer edit, and quote finder) due Tues.; upload final draft to Turnitin.com on Tues.

Class #64: Wednesday, 4/17—Late Start  

All Levels:

1. DOL quiz

ELD 1/2/3:

2. Continue typing rough draft

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Typed, printed rough draft due Thurs.

Class #63: Tuesday, 4/16—Late Start 

1. Vocab baseball with list #3
2. Chromebooks—continue work on rough draft

Homework:

• Typed rough draft due Thurs.

Class #62: Monday, 4/15

All Levels: 

1. Read and annotate article on Easter
2. Watch and discuss video on Easter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ZxGgDuEUI

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Go over sample essay, especially intro paragraph and first body paragraph
2. Start typing rough draft on Chromebooks; don’t focus on choosing the right words—just get the ideas out!

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Continue typing rough draft—it’s due Thurs.

Class #60: Thursday, 4/11 

All Levels:

1. Send James and Yohan to Rm. 412
2. DOL 

ELD 1/2/3:

3. Read “What Sally Said” on pp. 92—93
   • What do you remember about Sally from the previous story?
   • Why does Sally keep going home?
   • Do you think people can help Sally? Why or why not?
4. Read one body paragraph of sample essay from ELD 4 (Kite Runner)
5. Introduce skeleton outline handout (and start work)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish TFK for Fri.

Class #58: Tuesday, 4/9 

All Levels:

1. Escort James and Yohan for SBAC testing w/Schroeder
2. DOL quiz—front page w/one partner and second page w/another

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Read “A Smart Cookie” on pp. 90—91
   • Why did the mother quit school?
   • Why do you think people quit school?
   • What’s the lesson in “A Smart Cookie”?
2. Introduce essay and start working on quotation finder

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish quotation finder for Thurs.; TFK due Fri.

Class #56: Friday, 3/29 

All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Collect A to Z handout
2. Give vocab test #7
3. Read pp. 86—89 & write 3 discussion questions from the reading

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: No HW! Enjoy Spring Break!

Class #55: Thursday, 3/28 

1. DOL
2. Watch Sandra Cisneros interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pyf89VsNmg
   • Pause for understanding and discuss
   • Write a paragraph summary of the interview
3. Work on A to Z handout 

Homework:

• Finish A to Z handout for Fri.
• Vocab test tomorrow, Fri.

Class #54: Wednesday, 3/27—Late Start 

Note: Sacco continues to pull students for speaking portion of ELPAC

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Vocab bingo
2. Read pp. 84—85
3. Take quiz: pp. 81—85
4. Work on A to Z handout (in 2s)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Vocab test on Fri.

Class #53: Tuesday, 3/26—Late Start 

1. Sacco pulls students for ELPAC speaking throughout the period
2. Spelling bee (w/2 teams)
3. Go over TFK (and grade quiz)
4. Read “Sally” on pp. 81—83

Homework:

• Vocab test on Fri.

Class #51: Friday, 3/22 

1. Debrief ELPAC writing (w/sticks)
   • What was easy? What was hard?  What do you wish Mr. Afram had done in class?
2. Picture warm-up: https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/index.php/slideshow/page/2016_graduation_commencement_ceremonies
3. Vocab warm-up #7
4. Read “Rafaela” on pp. 79—80
   • Why is Rafaela upstairs?
   • What do people do to control people?
   • What can you do so that people don’t control you?
5. Start A to Z activity handout w/partner

Homework:

• TFK due Tues.

Class #48: Wednesday, 3/19

1.  Administer ELPAC test: Reading

Class #46: Friday, 3/15

All levels:

1. Coffee and doughnuts w/Sacco
2. Article on Saint Patrick’s Day
3. Video and discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40BlVzjxu-I
   • Take notes & share 4 lessons w/your partner (from the video) for ELPAC practice

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Continue w/presentations
2. Take quiz on pp. 72—75
3. Journal entry: Pick “Sire” or “Skinny Trees,” and write a 4-sentence paragraph about the message of the story. What’s the chapter about?  What is the lesson for readers?
4. Share paragraphs w/2 stars and 1 wish, then w/the entire class
5. Start “No Speak English” on pp. 76—78

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Vocab test on Mon.; work on presentation, if needed

Class #44: Wednesday, 3/13—Late Start   

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Continue w/presentations
2. Vocab warm-up
3. Read “The Earl” on pp. 70—71 independently
4. Take “The Earl” reading quiz

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Th.; work on presentations; study vocabulary

Class #42: Monday, 3/11 

All Levels:

1. 3 community presentations from ELD 1/2/3

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Return cell phone paragraph (w/sample)
   • What did the writer do well?
   • How can the writer improve?
   • What will you do on the ELPAC w/your writing?
2. Return vocab test (and then collect)
3. Read “Edna’s Ruthie” on pp. 67—69
   • Why do people lie?
   • Why do you think Ruthie plays with the kids?
   • Is Ruthie a happy person or a sad person?

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Th.; work on presentation

Class #40: Thursday, 3/7

 All Levels:

1. Picture description—project on screen
   • Give as many details as possible
   • Tell a creative, 3-sentence story

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Grammar: p. 437, ex. 11 & 12
2. Sign up for presentations
3. Read first TFK article and answer 3 questions
4. Work on Chromebook; reminder: speak about each slide for 1 minute

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Vocab test on Fri.; presentations start on Monday; TFK due Th. (quiz will be graded)

Class #38: Tuesday, 3/5 

All Levels:

1. Project image on doc camera and have pairs discuss picture
   • Describe what you see. Give lots of details.
   • Make up a short story. (3 sentences)

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Grammar: p. 429, Skill Check A, B, and C
2. Group quiz (in 4s): pp. 53—59
3. Work on Chromebooks

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish 6 slides for Wed; vocab test on Fri.

Class #36: Friday, 3/1 

All Levels: 

1. DOL quiz 

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Complete vocab warm-up #5 (check for completion)
2. Finish “Born Bad” on pp. 58—61
   • Who’s your favorite family member? Why?
   • What were your family members like when they were younger?
   • How do you want to be when you’re older?
   • What’s the message of the story?
3. Continue w/community presentation (show sample slide on screen)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Study vocab list and finish 3 slides of community presentation for Mon.

Class #34: Wednesday, 2/27—Late Start 

All Levels:

1. DOL quiz

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Correct vocab test
2. Start “Papa Who Wakes Up Tired” on pp. 56—57
   • Why does Papa feel responsible?
   • Why does Esperanza feel responsible?
   • What’s the message of the story?
3. Introduce community presentation handout and rubric

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Start working on community presentation

Class #32: Monday, 2/25

All Levels:

1. DOL practice quiz; graded on Wed.

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Go over TFK questions
2. Correct grammar exercise: p. 422, ex. 18
3. Read “The First Job” on pp. 53—55
   • Read the first part as a class and the second half individually
   • Second, work with a partner to write a paragraph (5—6 sentences) summary of the chapter in the notebook/journal; each partner must write the same sentences

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Vocab test on Tues.; graded DOL quiz on Wed.

Class #30: Thursday, 2/21

All Levels:

1. DOL practice quiz—first individually, then in 2s

ELD 1/2/3

1. Collect cell phone paragraphs (& staple rough drafts behind)
2. Spelling game (w/two teams)
3. Grammar: pp. 418, ex. 12 & p. 419, ex. 13
4. Read “Chanclas” on pp. 46—48 (Note: “Chanclas” are flip-flops or slippers)
   • How would you describe Esperanza’s shoes?
   • How does Esperanza feel when she dances?
   • What changes the party for Esperanza?

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Mon.; vocab test on Tues.

Class #28: Tuesday, 2/19 

All Levels:

1. DOL practice quiz—first individually, then w/a partner

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Vocab #4 warm-up; give points for completed lists
2. Read “A Rice Sandwich” on pp. 43—45
   • Why does Esperanza want to eat in the canteen?
   • What does she learn from the experience?
   • If you were Esperanza, what would you do?
3. Group quiz (in 4s) on pp. 39—45
4. Work on writing response: At what age should kids receive cell phones? What are the benefits?  What are the disadvantages?  Pretend that you are a parent and consider both sides.  (7—10 sentences)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Bring printed, typed draft of cell phone paragraph to class on Wed.

Class #26: Wednesday, 2/13—Late Start 

All Levels:

1. Read, discuss and annotate Presidents’ Day article

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Administer Mango Street Vocab Test #3

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: No HW

Class #24: Monday, 2/11

 All Levels:

1. Read and annotate article on Valentine’s Day
2. Watch and discuss video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neb7dbPW0Sk

 ELD 1/2/3:

1. Vocab bingo w/list #3
2. Correct TFK
3. Review rubric and continue work on poem

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish poem—print and bring copy to class on Tues.; vocab test on Wed.

Class #23: Friday, 2/8—Talent Show Assembly

1. Spelling bee w/terms (in 2 teams)
2. Mango Street: pp. 33—38
   • Do you see pictures in clouds?
   • Do people ever surprise you? How?
   • What’s the message of both stories?
3. Work on “Alicia” poem—show rubric

Homework:

• TFK due Mon.
• Typed poem due Tues.
• Vocab test on Wed.

Class #22: Thursday, 2/7

All Levels:

DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Vocab warm-up #3
2. Reading quiz game—in 4s
3. Work on poem: Write a 10-line poem about someone who’s strong, but in the last line, mention something the person is scared about. Have a message, and surprise the reader.

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Monday; study vocab words

Class #21: Wednesday, 2/6

1. Introduce Vocab List #3 and play charades w/10 words
2. Share character analysis table w/elbow partner
3. Read “Alicia” on pp. 31—32
   • Describe Alicia.
   • What’s the message of the story?
   • What’s surprising about the end of the chapter?
4. Chromebooks: Write a 10-line poem about someone who’s strong, but in the last line, mention something the person is scared about. Have a message, and surprise the reader.

Homework:

• TFK due Monday
• Vocab due Thursday

Class #20: Tuesday, 2/5 

All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3

1. Give Mango Street Vocab Test #2
2. Work on character analysis table
3. Start “There Was an Old Woman” on p. 29
   • Why has Rosa Vargas given up?
   • What would you do if you were Ms. Vargas?
   • What do you think it’s like being a parent?

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish character analysis table for Wed.

Class #18: Friday, 2/1 

 All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Read “Marin” on pp. 26—27
2. Discussion:
   1. What are Marin’s hopes? What are your hopes?
   2. In the last paragraph, what is Marin doing? Does the story criticize her?  Why or why not?
   3. Is Marin a bad influence on the children? Why or why not?
3. Finish grammar: p. 418, ex. 8 (correct) and 9 (complete and correct)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish TFK for Mon.; study for vocab test on Tues.

Class #16: Wednesday, 1/30—Late Start

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Vocab warm-up
2. Work on i-ready
   • Username: first initial of first name and last name and 6-digit ID
   • Password: pass725
3. Work on TFK

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Mon., 2/4; study vocab.

Class #15: Tuesday, 1/29—Late Start 

1. Return “My Name” essays (w/sample)
2. Read “Meme Ortiz” on pp. 21—22
3. Discussion:
   • Where did you play when you were a kid?
   • What games did you play when you were a kid?
   • Did you ever do something foolish when you were younger?
4. Correct TFK
5. Continue w/i-ready
6. Distribute new TFK

 Homework:

• Definitions due Wed., 1/30
• TFK due Mon., 2/4

Class #14: Monday, 1/28

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Continue w/i-ready assessment
2. Introduce vocab list #2
   • Write definition and part of speech
   • Include word in home language, if desired
3. Work on TFK, if time permits

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Tues.

Class #12: Thursday, 1/24

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Collect essay
2. Start i-ready assessment
3. Start Time for Kids—read first article and answer questions #1 and #2
4. Grammar: p. 411, ex. 4

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Tues.

Class #10: Tuesday, 1/22 

All Levels:

1. DOL
2. Announcements:
   • Bring earbuds to class on Wed.
   • Counseling visits coming (ELD 1/2/3 juniors on Wed. and sophomores on Fri.)

 ELD 1/2/3:

1. Go over TFK answers
2. Collect portfolios (folders and half sheets only)
3. Chromebooks: work on “My Name” essays

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Rough draft due Wed.

Class #9: Friday, 1/18

1. Picture warm-up: Come to the podium and say three sentences about your picture
2. Read “Our Good Day” on pp. 14—16
3. Discussion (w/ball):
   • What makes a good friend?
   • What are the things that you do with your friends?
   • Why do Lucy and Rachel have so much fun with Esperanza?
4. Explain essay topic
5. Work on essay using Chromebooks

Homework:

• TFK due Tues.; portfolio due Tues.

Class #8: Thursday, 1/17

 All Levels:

1. Read article on MLK, Jr.
2. Watch video on MLK, Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG8X0vOvi7Q
3. Discussion:
   • What did you learn about MLK?
   • Why is MLK important?
   • Do we have equality in the US today? Why or why not?

 ELD 1/2/3:

1. Give new TFK
2. Return work for portfolio (and parent rubric)
3. Go over name research form
4. Introduce essay prompt (and read samples)
5. Chromebooks: Start working on name essay

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Tues., 1/22; portfolio due Tues.

Class #6: Tuesday, 1/15

All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/23:

1. Finish classroom name survey (& debrief)
2. Start “My Name” research form using Chromebooks
3. Vocab sentence practice (w/elbow partner)—write 3 sentences using new vocab words and put 1 sentence on the board

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Study for vocab test on Wed.; “My Name” research form due on Thurs.

Class #4: Friday, 1/11

All Levels:

1. DOL
2. Counseling presentation (Ms. Mendoza)

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Share Mango Street T-charts w/2 stars and 1 wish
2. Grammar: p. 409, ex. 2 & 3 (subject & verb agreement)
3. Read “Boys and Girls” on pp. 8 & 9
4. Discussion:
   • In the story, how are boys and girls different?
   • What does the speaker want more than anything?
   • What’s wrong with the Vargas kids?
   • Explain the picture of the red balloon on page 9.

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish TFK for Mon.—write in complete sentences!

Class #2: Wednesday, 1/9—Late Start

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Continue working on T-chart of house: dream house vs. actual house
2. Receive Mango Street vocab list #1; start defining terms (w/parts of speech)
3. Work on new TFK

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Define new vocab for Th.; finish T-chart for Fri.; and finish TFK for Mon., 1/14

Class #79: Tuesday, 12/18 

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Picture notecards—in 2s
   • Each student shares 1 sentence with the picture
   • Then, students create a sentence combining both of the pictures
2. Go over “Pale Mare” questions
3. Practice CELDT m-c game—in 2s (w/A, B, C, and D cards)
   • Passage #1—independently
   • Passages #2 and #3—in 4s
4. Whip-around: Share writing tips for tomorrow
5. Prepare for final exam

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish outline for final exam; bring notebook for final

Class #77: Friday, 12/14—Winter Assembly

 All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Go over TFK
2. Grammar: p. 407, Skill Check A
3. Answer questions 1—4 on p. 240 in notebook

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Work on final exam outline

Class #75: Wednesday, 12/12—Late Start

All Levels:

1. Christmas whip-around—Whaddaya know?
2. Story of Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs3D3cAVr08
3. Christmas story quiz (in 2s)
4. Christmas in the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoBM3XQCC2g

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Go over reading guide
2. Play Grudgeball
   • Create questions
   • Break into 4 teams
   • Play!

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: “Pale Mare” quiz on Th.; TFK due Fri.

Class #73: Monday, 12/10

 All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Continue w/”Pale Mare”
2. Work on reading guide in 4s
3. Start new TFK, if time permits

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Fri., 12/14; “Pale Mare” quiz coming soon!

Class #71: Thursday, 12/6  

All Levels:

1. Journal entry: Review Hanukkah article. Write a paragraph summary of Hanukkah.
2. Compose sample summary on the screen.

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Quiz on “Only Daughter”
2. Grammar book: p. 285, ex. 6 and 7
3. Discussion:
   • What’s a food truck? Would you buy a meal from a food truck?
   • What are your dreams after high school?
   • Have you ridden a horse before? If so, how was it?

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Work on final exam review

Class #69: Tuesday, 12/4

 All Levels:

1. Read Hanukkah article
2. View and discuss Hanukkah video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8WcSAADpDI

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Go over TFK
2. Grammar (compound subject & verb): p. 283, ex. 4 & 5
3. Work on comic strip

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Comic strip due Wed., 12/5; finish grammar ex. 5 for Wed.

Class #67: Friday, 11/30

All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Finish “Only Daughter” on p. 140
2. Start “Only Daughter” comic strip, with quotations

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Tues., 12/4

Class #65: Wednesday, 11/28—Late Start

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Take political party quiz: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/political-party-quiz
2. Read first TFK article aloud and answer questions
3. Type answers to “Family Meals” questions

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Tues., 12/4; “Family Meals” questions due Thurs.

Class #63: Monday, 11/26

 All Levels: 

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Share holiday highlights w/elbow partner then at podium
2. Grammar book—prepositions: p. 271, ex. 5 and 6
3. Chromebooks: answer “Family Meals” focus questions

Homework:

• ELD 1/23: Final draft, rough draft, and peer edit due Tues., 11/27

Class #61: Thursday, 11/15 

All Levels:

1. Read and highlight Thanksgiving article
2. Show Thanksgiving video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lslqtUMwDxA
3. Discussion:
   • What did you learn?
   • What will you do for Thanksgiving?

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Peer edit one another’s story (w/handout)
2. Start making corrections on the Chromebooks
3. ELD 4 students present

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Fri.; final draft, rough draft and peer edit due Tues., 11/27

Class #59: Tuesday, 11/13

 All Levels: 

1. Veteran’s Day article
2. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymCa1eB_qLA

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Quiz on “Open Window”
2. Finish “Open Window” story on Chromebooks
   • Share on LCD projector
   • Revise and edit paragraphs, as needed
3. Start new TFK

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Work on story revisions; rough draft due Th.; TFK due Fri.

Class #57: Thursday, 11/8

All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Go over TFK answers
2. Work on “Open Window” story sharing (w/Chromebooks)
   • Paragraph 1: Introduce the main characters and the setting
   • Paragraph 2: Create a problem: What goes wrong? What’s the issue?
   • Paragraph 3: How do the people try to solve the problem or fix the situation?
   • Paragraph 4: Conclusion: end the story; what’s the lesson? How is the problem solved?

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: No HW!

Class #55: Tuesday, 11/6

ELD 1/2/3:

1. DOL
2. Work on “Fear” questions
3. Start “The Open Window” on p. 54

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Thurs.; printed “Fear” questions due Wed.

Class #53: Thursday, 11/1

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Picture warm-up—write sentences
2. Grammar (adverbs): p. 263, ex. 25 & 26
3. Contest: adverb search in “Fear”
   • Pick a page number (384 & 388), find as many adverbs as you can, and write them down. Winner receives participation points.
4. Finish working on “Fear” reading guide—in 4s
5. Work on TFK, if time allows

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish TFK for Fri.; quiz on “Fear” on Fri.

Class #51: Tuesday, 10/30

 All Levels:

1. Read, highlight, and discuss Halloween article
2. Watch and discuss Halloween overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBusTdK1kp4

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Finish p. 72 of adverb handout
2. Discussion:
   • Has anyone ever scared you? What happened?
   • Does being at home alone scare you?
3. Start “Fear” on p. 380
4. Work on DJs, if needed

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Typed, printed DJ due Wed., 10/30; TFK due Fri.

Class #49: Friday, 10/25

 All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Adverb activity: pp. 260—261; p. 261, ex. 21
2. Quiz on “Jump Away”
3. Start open mind diagram for Fenny

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish open mind diagram for Mon.

Class #48: Wednesday, 10/24—Late Start

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Grammar—adverbs: p. 259, ex. 20 (#1—10)
2. Go over questions Novio Boy questions:
   • 540: #1 and #2
   • 561: #2
   • Write a paragraph summary of the play—what’s the story about? What happened?

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Quiz on “Jump Away” on Fri.

Class #46: Monday, 10/22—Afram has i-Ready training

All levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Grammar exercise: p. 254, ex. #9 & p. 257, ex. #11
2. Start reading “Jump Away” on p. 356
3. Finish typing answers to these questions:
   • 540: #1 and #2
   • 561: #2
   • Write a paragraph summary of the play—what’s the story about? What happened?

 Homework:

• Finish Novio Boy questions for Tues.
• TFK due Tuesday

Class #44: Thursday, 10/18—Great Shakeout

 All Levels

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Collect portfolio (folder, reflection questions, and parent rubric)
2. Go over adjective HW
3. Read first TFK article together and answer questions that follow
4. Finish “Oranges” discussion (w/sticks)
   1. What’s the story in the poem?
   2. What’s the lesson of the poem?
   3. What does “fire in his hands” mean?
   4. What images (pictures) stood out to you? Why?
5. Continue working on poem

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish typing poem for Fri., 10/19; TFK due Tues., 10/23

Class #42: Tuesday, 10/16

 All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Review play rubric
2. Rehearse play (20—25 min.)
3. Perform—after, class gives feedback
4. Adjective practice handout (pp. 46 & 49)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: TFK due Wed.; portfolio (folder, rubric, and reflection questions) due Thurs.

Class #40: Friday, 10/12—Homecoming Picnic 

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Journal entry: What do you remember about Novio Boy? Write five facts from the play.
2. Finish part I of Novio Boy: pp. 535—end
3. Act part of Novio Boy—see rubric

• ELD 1/2/3: Time for Kids due Wed.

Class #38: Wednesday, 10/10—Late Start

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Give “Violence” quiz
2. Go over questions on p. 396: #1, #2, and Return to Text (5—7 sentences)
   • Share answers w/3 people
   • Then, discuss answers as a class
3. Visit the websites and answer the questions (see handout):
   • Teens on Target: http://www.youthalive.org/prevention/
   • Youth Alive (which sponsors Teens on Target): http://www.youthalive.org/

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish Teens on Target questions for Thurs.

Class #37: Tuesday, 10/9—Late Start 

1. Picture warm-up: Write a sentence on the board using the picture
2. Go over TFK
3. Discussion:
   • What can be done about violence?
   • Do you think people should keep guns in their homes? Why or why not?

 Homework:

• Quiz on “Violence” on Wed.

Class #36: Monday, 10/8

ELD 1/2/3

1. Finish p. 47 w/adjectives—with partners
2. Continue w/”Violence” on p. 391—popcorn style
3. Answer questions in journal—p. 396: #1, #2, and Return to Text (write 5 sentences for Return to Text)
4. Finish TFK, if time permits
   

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish TFK for Tues.

Class #35: Friday, 10/5

1. Grammar: p. 41 (adjectives)
2. Go over “Karate” questions
3. Complete “Violence Hits Home” mixer pre-reading questions
4. Start “Violence Hits Home” on p. 391—popcorn style

 Homework:

• TFK due Tues.

Class #34: Thursday, 10/4

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Return speeches and debrief
2. Grammar handout—adjectives (pp. 41 & 47)
3. Journal entry: What are the similarities and differences between “Abuela” and “Karate”? Write a 5—7 sentence paragraph in your journal to explain.
4. Show sample paragraph and signal words re: planets (from Thinking Maps)
5. Start answer questions “Karate” questions on Chromebook—p. 418: 1, 2, and 3; p. 419: 1 & 2 (150—200 words)

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: print “Karate” questions (150—200 words) due Fri.; TFK due Tues.

Class #33: Wednesday, 10/3

1. Finish speech: Tom
2. Give “Abuela” quiz
3. Introduce Time for Kids HW
4. Discussion:
   • Describe when someone was rude to you. What did that person do?
   • How did you respond to that person?
   • Is there anything that can be done about rude people?
5. Read “Karate” on p. 414—popcorn style
6. Double bubble map: “Abuela” vs. “Karate”

 Homework:

• Time for Kids due Tues., 10/9

Class #32: Tuesday, 10/2

All Levels:

1. Return (and re-collect) work
2. Distribute grade print-outs
3. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Collect paragraphs (staple rough draft behind it)
2. Finish speeches (and staple printed version behind it)
3. Double bubble thinking map: Abuela & Connie (first in 2s, then as a class)
4. Journal entry: How are Connie and Abuela similar? Different?  Write a 5 to 7-sentence paragraph describing how the two characters are alike, but also dissimilar.
   • Share with 2 people—2 stars and 1 wish

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Quiz on “Abuela” on Wed.

Class #30: Thursday, 9/27

 All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3

1. Grammar: helping verbs on p. 242; complete p. 243, ex. 17
2. Continue w/5 speeches
3. Go over story questions (from yesterday)
4. Chromebooks: Think about an important person in your life. (This person could be a friend or family member.)  Write about when this person taught you an important lesson.
5. Show students i-Ready scores

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish typing (and editing) paragraph for Friday—bring paper copy; work on speeches, if needed

Class #28: Tuesday, 9/25

 All Levels:

 “I wish my teacher knew” cards

DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Return essays, with sample
2. Journal entry: “How did you do on your first essay? What did you do well?  How can you improve?”
3. Speech sign-ups
4. Discussion:
   1. Why do people go to church?
   2. When have you hurt someone’s feelings?
   3. Is it easy to forgive someone? Why or why not?
5. Continue w/”Abuela” on p. 406—popcorn reading

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Practice speech for Wed. & bring a finished paper copy for Mr. Afram; complete grammar exercises p. 239, #9 and p. 241 #12 in your journal

Class #26: Friday, 9/21

 All Levels:

1. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Start verb practice handout (pp. 54)
2. Go over public speaking rubric (handout)
3. Start composing speech on Chromebooks
4. Finish i-Ready test on Chromebook (50 minutes)

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Bring draft of bullying speech on Mon.; upload essay to Turnitin.com if needed

Class #24: Wednesday, 9/19—Late Start

 All Levels:

1. Give grade print-outs
2. Journal entry: What is your opinion of your grade? What have you done well?  How can you improve?  (5 sentences)

 ELD 1/2/3:

1. Give quiz on “Showdown”
2. YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTuA_tlZDE
3. Discussion
4. Start typing answers to questions on p. 372: 1, 2, and 3 (~75 words)

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: bring earbuds to class on Thurs.; finish typing questions and bring a paper copy

Class #23: Tuesday, 9/18

1. Grammar (verbs):
   • 234, ex. #1 (as a class)
   • 237, ex. #3 (w/partner)
2. Finish discussion (w/ball): Can we stop bullying? Why or why not?
3. Read and discuss  “Showdown w/Big Eva” on p. 367

 Homework:

• Read “Showdown” for Wed., 9/19; quiz on Wed.
• iReady test (not for grade) will be given on Thurs.

Class #22: Monday, 9/17

All Levels: DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Distribute 3 pictures and write 3 sentences in journal (w/partner); write 1 sentence on the board
2. Share their timelines w/2 other classmates; 2 stars and 1 wish on the back of the timelines
3. Discussion (w/sticks):
   • In your own words, describe what a bully does.
   • Have you seen bullying in your home country or in the US?
   • Can we stop bullying? Why or why not?
4. Start “Showdown w/Big Eva” on p. 367

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: No HW

Class #20: Thursday, 9/13

 All Levels:

1. Finish article on 9/11—questions
2. DOL

ELD 1/2/3

1. Finish “He Was No Bum” on p. 320
2. Sentences: Write 3 sentences with vocabulary words from the story
3. Start timeline of Arthur Kelly’s life, if time permits 

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: No HW

Class #18: Tuesday, 9/11

 All Levels:

1. 9/11 article
2. 9/11 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmedslmeiUc

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Finish and share comic strip (w/class)

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Type answers to questions: p. 308: #1 and #2; p. 309: #2 and #4; your answers should total 100 words

Class #16: Friday, 9/7

All Levels:

1. Collect essays (w/last-minute stories)
2. DOL

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Discussion (w/ball):
   • Who/what do you love?
   • What does “unconditional love” mean?
   • What do you want in a boyfriend/girlfriend?
2. Continue w/“Power of the Powerless” on p. 303
3. Start comic strip

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: No HW!

Class #13: Wednesday, 9/5—Late Start

1. Go over peer edit sheets
2. Go over rubric
3. Peer edit drafts

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Essay (rough draft, peer edit, and brainstorm) due Fri., 9/7

 Class #11: Friday, 8/31—Assembly 

1. Review assembly schedule & give Chinese books (from Ms. Bishop)
2. Read and discuss article on Labor Day
3. Show video on Labor Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJamea576YY
4. Continue work on rough drafts

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Quiz on “Brother Ray” on Tues.; bring paper copy of rough draft on Wed.

Class #10: Wednesday, 8/29

           All Levels:

1. Picture day and senior visit (412)
2. DOL
3. Review essay prompt, sentence starter, and MLA format
4. Chromebook—start writing

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Work on rough draft (practice essay); rough draft due Tues.

Class #8: Monday, 8/27

 All Levels:

1. Weekend sharing
2. Review Ch. 1 of Born a Crime
3. Introduce writing prompt w/sample essay
4. Work on brainstorm—personal narrative ideas

ELD 1/2/3:

1. Give “I Go Along” quiz
2. Show Sarah Kay poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0snNB1yS3IE
3. Discuss

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Finish personal narrative brainstorm for Tues.

Class #6: Thursday, 8/23

 All Levels:

1. Show HW webpage
2. Listen to Trevor Noah

ELD 1/23:

1. Introduce editing symbols
2. DOL (2)
3. “I Go Along” whip-around
4. Continue w/"I Go Along”: p. 205

Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Journal entry: “Do you think the regular students should be able to visit the college? Why or why not?”  (5 sentences)

Class #4: Tuesday, 8/21

1. Name review
2. “Heartbeat” whip-around
3. Continue w/”Heartbeat”: pp. 184—188
4. Discussion (w/sticks):
   • If you were Dave, what would you have done?
   • Why do you think teenagers are nervous about their bodies?
   • What do you think of the ending?

All Levels: Listen to Ch. 1 of Born a Crime (via Audible)

 Homework:

• ELD 1/2/3: Quiz on “Heartbeat” on Wed.

Class #1: Thursday, 8/16

1. Go over syllabus
2. PPT: All About Afram
3. “All About Me” discussion—in 2s, then share with the class
   • Over my vacation I...
   • My hobby is...
   • I wish that people knew I...
   • In ELD I hope to...
4. Library: Check-out orange Edge books and green grammar books

Homework:

• Bring Born a Crime to class on Fri., 8/17
• Syllabus signature due Fri.
• Bring spiral notebook for Fri.