IB Lang. and Lit.
Dec. 14- Dec. 18
Monday, Dec. 14
Welcome! Please turn OFF your mic and ON your camera as we all get settled. We have completed three blog posts. In the chat, please type your favorite of the three thus far. Thanks!
Here are the three blog post assignments thus far:
- Bridges
- Let the Bad Guys Speak
- How to Write About ______.
Agenda for the Week:
Monday, Dec. 14- Common errors in HL essay. Small group discussion.
**Homework: FINAL IB HL essay submission due on turnitin.com by midnight on Friday, Dec. 18th.
Wednesday, Dec. 16- Work Day: check in for attendance via our class google meet check between 8:30AM-3:00PM.
Thursday, Dec. 17-Common errors in HL essay cont. Small group discussion. **Classwork: Submit small group discussion form from the week by end of class today (Dec 17).
IB HL Essay Submission #1 Scores are now in gradebook. Your FINAL/ submission#2 score will replace (not an average!) of the current score.
Common Errors in HL Essay
Agenda for Today:
Language
Language - MLA formatting
Language - Works Cited
Organization
Transitional Language!
Last line in body paragraph and/or first line in body paragraph (topic sentences).
Transition Example between paragraphs
... The pattern of hatred and unfair treatment directed towards the Communist Party within this novel strings back to several things. The first is their inability to change, and to accept another viewpoint, on how life in America could be improved. The second is the different ideas, attitudes, and values that the Communists believe in.
The main reason for the divide is the inability of the non-Communists to change and to accept another viewpoint or function of how life in America should be. This can be seen in the quote, “‘I suppose you want me to take my money...
Transition Example between paragraphs
... The pattern of hatred and unfair treatment directed towards the Communist Party within this novel strings back to several things. The first is their inability to change, and to accept another viewpoint, on how life in America could be improved.
An equally important reason for the divide, is the inability of the non-Communists to change and to accept another viewpoint or function of how life in America should be. This can be seen in the quote, “‘I suppose you want me to take my money...
Individual Prep. For Small Group SID
We will take a little time to review the class discussion document.
12/14- 3 questions (this is for discussion today)
12/17 - 2 questions (you do not have these questions yet)
Peer- Reviews
Remember to click on little arrows in upper right corner t see all three of your reviews. No matter what review you click on.. It is always going to take you to the same review first, so please use arrows in upper corner to scroll through the different reviews.
*Everyone should have three reviews. Please make sure you are viewing ALL your feedback.
Small Group Discussions
Person with the most pets starts each question!
Cameras on.
We will return as a class at 2:10 PM.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Welcome! Please turn OFF your mic and ON your camera as we all get settled. I have been meaning to share some information with our class... I am pregnant and due mid-January! We do not know gender and looking for some name suggestions. Please type in the chat a boy, girl, or gender neutral name(s) that you like/suggest! Thanks!
I plan to be back at school for two weeks in January, but it baby arrives early and I am not here.. you will know why :) Looking ahead for January- we will do more blogs/creative writing and share a blog post with the class.
Homework/Classwork for the Week:
Monday, Dec. 14- Common errors in HL essay. Small group discussion.
**Homework: FINAL IB HL essay submission due on turnitin.com by midnight on Friday, Dec. 18th.
Wednesday, Dec. 16- Work Day: check in for attendance via our class google meet check between 8:30AM-3:00PM.
Thursday, Dec. 17-Common errors in HL essay cont. Small group discussion. **Classwork: Submit small group discussion form from the week by end of class today (Dec 17).
Today:
Individual Prep. For Small Group SID
We will take a little time to review the class discussion document.
12/14- 3 questions (this is for discussion today)
12/17 - 2 questions (you do not have these questions yet)
12/17 Small Group Discussion Questions
Question 4: Share your screen with your peers and read your introduction paragraph. Share why you selected your specific prescribed question. Why was this topic interesting to you? Why did you decide on this film and question.
Question 5: Overall reflection on IB HL Essay. What part of the process was most difficult for you? What part was easiest for you? Explain.
** type these questions on your discussion form and write your own responses. **
Small Group Discussions
Person with the most pets starts each question!
Cameras on.
We will return as a class at 1:55 PM.
Have a wonderful/relaxing break!
We all deserve and need a break :) You have no homework over break, but if you do submit something late/missing to be scored, please send me an email.
I will see you in 2021!
**Homework: FINAL IB HL essay submission due on turnitin.com by midnight on Friday, Dec. 18th.
**Classwork: Submit small group discussion form from this week by end of class today (Dec 17).