IB Language and Literature
Sept. 27- Oct. 1
Comma 9/27
Rule Review (not a new rule): Use commas with coordinate adjectives
What are “coordinate adjectives”?
“Coordinate adjectives” are adjectives placed next to each other that are equal in importance.
Add a comma (if needed) to the sentences below.
1. We enjoyed the clean crisp smell of the mountain air.
2. Beth was a student whose intelligent conscientious mind earned her good grades.
3. Dr. Bean gave us a hard final examination.
4. She ate the sweet juicy apple with a vengeance
5. The awkward shy teenager felt nervous about his first date.
Comma 9/27
Add a comma (if needed) to the sentences below.
1. We enjoyed the clean, crisp smell of the mountain air.
2. Beth was a student whose intelligent, conscientious mind earned her good grades.
3. Dr. Bean gave us a hard final examination. CORRECT. NO COMMA.
4. She ate the sweet, juicy apple with a vengeance
5. The awkward, shy teenager felt nervous about his first date.
BONUS
What TV series showed the first interracial kiss on American network television?
Agenda for the Week:
Monday, Sept. 27- Literary Devices
Tuesday, Sept. 28- Review Literary Devices. Context for Native Son.
*check-in with students that did not send the correct blog URL. *
Homework: Native Son Context/Creation of Bigger due on
turnitin.com by midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 29th.
Wednesday, Sept. 29- W.I.N. Wednesday
Thursday, Sept. 30- Review reading quizzes/schedule. Check-out and read Native Son
Homework: Reading Quiz #1 due on turnitin.com by midnight on
Wednesday, Oct. 8th.
Friday, Oct. 1- Setting activity for Native Son (first ten pages of book). Reading time.
Happy Monday!
Time to check in from the weekend!
Tulip- something positive from the weekend.
Tornado- something not so positive from the weekend.
Go!
Literary Devices (Monday 9/27 and Tuesday 9/28)
Comma 9/28
Rule: Use a comma in a compound sentence.
Use a comma before and, but, or, nor, for, so, or yet to join two
independent clauses that form a compound sentence. (FANBOYS)
What is a compound sentence?
* A compound sentence is a sentence that has 2 independent clauses.
* An independent clause is a group of words with a subject and verb that
expresses a complete thought. An independent clause can stand alone as a
Sentence.
Add a comma (if needed) to the sentences below.
1. Joe read the book, but his friend saw the movie.
2. Sarah read the book and saw the movie. No comma
Comma 9/28
Add a comma (if needed) to the sentences below.
1. Joe read the book, but his friend saw the movie.
2. Sarah read the book and saw the movie. CORRECT (no comma)
BONUS
A group of foxes is called a _______________.
Agenda for the Week:
Monday, Sept. 27- Literary Devices
Tuesday, Sept. 28- Review Literary Devices. Context for Native Son.
*check-in with students that did not send the correct blog URL. *
Homework: Native Son Context/Creation of Bigger due on
turnitin.com by midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 29th.
Wednesday, Sept. 29- W.I.N. Wednesday
Thursday, Sept. 30- Review reading quizzes/schedule. Check-out and read Native Son
Homework: Reading Quiz #1 due on turnitin.com by midnight on
Wednesday, Oct. 6th.
Friday, Oct. 1- Setting activity for Native Son (first ten pages of book). Reading time.
Tuesday (Sept. 28)
W.I.N. (What I Need) Wednesdays
The Check-in clipboard is on top of laptop cart if you would like to sign up! Agenda: Quick check-in with neighbor. How are you today? What are you planning to work on today? What are you looking forward to this week? Homework: Native Son Context/Creation of Bigger assignment due on turnitin.com by midnight tonight (Sept. 29).
Hour 2 Expectations for Students:
- Being able to listen to music (with headphones)
- Being able to quietly talk to neighbors (5 minutes, be respectful of the time)
- Longer conversations should be in hallway, ask Ms. Koppel to sit in hallway
Hour 2 Expectations for Teacher:
- Making sure we a good amount of work time (talking limited so work time can happen) - be an available resource
- A quick overview (announcements) of the week's assignments to know what we have to do in the future.
- Have a checking sheet so that students can write their name at the beginning of class so the top priority students can check-in. Koppel. Additionally, check-in with a rotation of students.
Hour 2 Expectations for Learning:
- Quiet but not too quiet - no distracting sounds
- Everyone should be working on something
- space for people to do other activities (if possible?)
--If you have nothing to do, take a nap :)
W.I.N. (What I Need)
Wednesdays
The Check-in clipboard is on top of laptop cart if you would like to sign up! Agenda: Quick check-in with neighbor. How are you today? What are you planning to work on today? What animal would you be? Homework: Native Son Context/Creation of Bigger assignment due on turnitin.com by midnight tonight (Sept. 29).
Hour 4 Learning Environment Expectations:
Hour 4 Student/Peer Expectations
* Smaller group check-ins would be better as talking in front of the class can be stressful.
* Respecting the time given and doing work that needs to be done (or taking a break for yourself)
* When people are working it should be mostly quiet, but quick check-ins with neighbors should be allowed (limit side conversations to 5 minutes).
* Music should be allowed if you have headphones.
( you can borrow “beats by Koppel”)
* Ask about working in the hallway if needed for a long period.
Hour 4 Teacher Expectations
* Check in on board (homework, etc.) at beginning of class, answers questions we have
* The clipboard or sheet where everyone writes their names is a good idea for a simple check in. (Ms. Koppel will also check in on her rotation list)
* Writing workshop available (make appointments to see Mrs. Mennitt in the writing center- media center area)
Comma 9/30
Rule Review (not a new rule): Use a comma in a compound sentence. Decide if the following sentences are joined by two independent clauses and will need a comma OR are joined by a dependent and independent clause and will not need a comma.
** Remember, dependent clauses can not stand alone as a sentence and independent clauses can stand alone as a sentence.
1. Joe read the book and his friend saw the movie.
2. Joe read the book and saw the movie.
3. Lisa read the paper but didn’t agree with the thesis.
Comma 9/30
Rule Review (not a new rule): Use a comma in a compound sentence. Decide if the following sentences are joined by two independent clauses and will need a comma OR are joined by a dependent and independent clause and will not need a comma.
** Remember, dependent clauses can not stand alone as a sentence and independent clauses can stand alone as a sentence.
1. Joe read the book, and his friend saw the movie.
2. Joe read the book and saw the movie. CORRECT
3. Lisa read the paper but didn’t agree with the thesis. CORRECT
BONUS
In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released?
BONUS
In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released?
Agenda for the Week:
Thursday, Sept. 30- Review reading quizzes/schedule. Check-out and read Native Son
Homework: Reading Quiz #1 due on turnitin.com by midnight on
Goal for today: Read (at least) the first ten pages of Native Son.
Friday, Oct. 1- Setting activity for Native Son (we will read part of introduction and revisit the first ten pages of book).
Comma 10/1
Rule Review (not a new rule): Use a comma in a compound sentence. Decide if the following sentences are joined by two independent clauses and will need a comma OR are joined by a dependent and independent clause and will not need a comma. LABEL THE CLAUSES AS INDEPENDENT OR DEPENDENT. ** Remember, dependent clauses can not stand alone as a sentence and independent clauses can stand alone as a sentence.
1. You must go immediately or you will not get a place in the class.
2. Harold fed the cats and walked the dog.
3. He will be elected tomorrow and he will be a good leader.
4. No students stood in line so Mary walked straight to the registration table.
Comma 10/1
1. You must go immediately, or you will not get a place in the class.
Independent clause Independent clause
2. Harold fed the cats and walked the dog. CORRECT
Independent clause Dependent clause
3. He will be elected tomorrow, and he will be a good leader.
Independent clause Independent clause
4. No students stood in line, so Mary walked straight to the registration table.
Independent clause Independent clause
BONUS
Many students did not return books from last year. This has required us to get creative with books for students this school year. How many different copies of Native Son do we have in the Media Center.
Native Son
Content warning: Native Son
** Warning- Native Son does include a sexual assault scene. It is the pages I mentioned below. You do not have to read these pages. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Thank you.
Pg. 218 “Lay down here..” - I would stop reading here if you do not want to read this scene..
pg. 221 “He could not leave her here..” - start here.
Agenda for the Week:
Thursday, Sept. 30- Review reading quizzes/schedule. Check-out and read Native Son
Homework: Reading Quiz #1 due on turnitin.com by midnight on
Goal for today: Read (at least) the first ten pages of Native Son.
Friday, Oct. 1- Setting/Intro. activity for Native Son (we will revisit the first ten pages of book).