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Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions		Links to Materials
lesson: teaching - building the background knowledge of others How does a historical, social, and ethical context influence the composition of a text?		collecting notes page
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: ANALYZE the impact of an author’s choice in disclosing narrative elements at a given point in a text. UNDERSTAND plot development and the elements of plot. IDENTIFY theme in visual as well as written text using similar strategies and identifying similar elements.

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th ELA Daily Agenda

Thursday, November 30th

Makeups/Tutoring
Warrior Period	After School
Monday: all lunches Tuesday: B-D lunches Wednesday: NONE Thursday: all lunches Friday: A lunch only	Monday: NONE Tuesday: make appt Wednesday: make appt Thursday: make appt Friday: NONE

What Do I Need Today?
1. clipboard 2. your background notes page from yesterday

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Topic Tally

Put a tally mark in the box under the topic you chose:

1. Atomic Era	2. McCarthyism	3. Fire	4. Utop/ Dystop Lit	5. Pop Culture	6. the Herd	7. Censorship	8. Eye Witness

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Speaking Skills - Collaboration

Convene in groups based on your topic.

Compare your notes with your topic group (3 min).

Collaboratively decide on 5 keywords that best represent the topic and write those 5 words neatly on the index card I give you (5 min).

Delegate teaching duties within the group so everyone takes a turn speaking.

Directions

Speaking Skills - Projection

Elaborate/explain the significance of each word as it connects to the topic (3 min).

Speak clearly and slowly enough for your classmates to take notes.

The topics will be presented in random order using the mic.

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Topic Presentation Order

Pop culture
The Atomic Era
The Physics of Fire
Utopian/Dystopian Lit
Validity of Eyewitness Testimony
Herd Mentality
McCarthyism
Censorship throughout History

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Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions		Links to Materials
lesson: building background knowledge How does a historical, social, and ethical context influence the composition of a text?		notes page
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: ANALYZE the impact of an author’s choice in disclosing narrative elements at a given point in a text. UNDERSTAND plot development and the elements of plot. IDENTIFY theme in visual as well as written text using similar strategies and identifying similar elements.

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th ELA Daily Agenda

Wednesday, November 29th

Makeups/Tutoring
Warrior Period	After School
Monday: all lunches Tuesday: B-D lunches Wednesday: NONE Thursday: all lunches Friday: A lunch only	Monday: NONE Tuesday: make appt Wednesday: make appt Thursday: make appt Friday: NONE

What Do I Need Today?
1. writing utensil 2. writer’s notebook 3. laptop 4. headphones

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Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions		Links to Materials
lesson: reading visual texts How do graphic artists communicate narratives through layout, figures, and text?		next slides
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: ANALYZE the impact of an author’s choice in disclosing narrative elements at a given point in a text. UNDERSTAND plot development and the elements of plot. IDENTIFY theme in visual as well as written text using similar strategies and identifying similar elements.

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th ELA Daily Agenda

Tuesday, November 28th

Makeups/Tutoring
Warrior Period	After School
Monday: all lunches Tuesday: B-D lunches Wednesday: NONE Thursday: all lunches Friday: A lunch only	Monday: NONE Tuesday: make appt Wednesday: make appt Thursday: make appt Friday: NONE

What Do I Need Today?
1. nothing - clear off your desk

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Step 1:

Collaborating within your group, jot down specific phrases that describe what you see in the images?

Step 2:

Based on the graphic novel terminology (layout, figures, and text), what can you infer about the story?

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Reading Focus:

How does the author (graphic artist) communicate strategically using layout, figures, and text on pgs 3 & 4?

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Reading Focus:

How does the author (graphic artist) communicate strategically using layout, figures, and text on pgs 5 & 6?

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Reading Focus:

How does the author (graphic artist) communicate strategically using layout, figures, and text on pgs 7 & 8?

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Reading Focus:

How does the author (graphic artist) communicate strategically using layout, figures, and text on pgs 9 & 10?

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Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions		Links to Materials
lesson: registration for the 2024-2025 school year (in cafeteria) * consider your electives carefully		electives slideshow
Today’s Learning Targets:

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th ELA Daily Agenda

Monday, November 27th

Makeups/Tutoring
Warrior Period	After School
Monday: all lunches Tuesday: B-D lunches Wednesday: NONE Thursday: all lunches Friday: A lunch only	Monday: NONE Tuesday: make appt Wednesday: make appt Thursday: make appt Friday: NONE

What Do I Need Today?
1. writing utensil

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Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions		Links to Materials
NOTICE: Friday is the deadline for ALL late work. I have been incredibly gracious to this point. No more enabling irresponsible behavior. lesson: mid-unit reading assessment on “The Sniper” Directions: When finished with the questions, come ask me for your bubble sheet. Staple bubble sheet on top of test questions AND story. Turn into class period box.		“The Sniper” audio short story
Today’s Learning Targets: See This Slide

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th ELA Daily Agenda

Thursday, November 16th

Makeups/Tutoring
Warrior Period	After School
Monday: all lunches Tuesday: B-D lunches Wednesday: NONE Thursday: NONE Friday: A lunch only	Monday: make appt Tuesday: NONE Wednesday: NONE Thursday: make appt Friday: make appt

What Do I Need Today?
1. writing utensil 2. shield

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Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions		Links to Materials
NOTICE: Friday is the deadline for ALL late work. I have been incredibly gracious to this point. No more enabling irresponsible behavior. lesson: prepare for tomorrow’s mid-unit reading assessment listen to audio of “The Sniper” annotate short story for observations & ideas/analysis turn into me before leaving (will return to you tomorrow)		“The Sniper” audio short story
Today’s Learning Targets: See Next Slide

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th ELA Daily Agenda

Wednesday, November 15th

Makeups/Tutoring
Warrior Period	After School
Monday: all lunches Tuesday: B-D lunches Wednesday: NONE Thursday: NONE Friday: A lunch only	Monday: make appt Tuesday: NONE Wednesday: NONE Thursday: make appt Friday: make appt

What Do I Need Today?
1. writing utensil 2. highlighters (optional)

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Learning Targets

Reading Skills:
DETERMINE the figurative and connotative meanings of words, phrases, and clauses.
ANALYZE the cumulative impact of specific word choices on message and tone.
ANALYZE how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot/develop the theme.
UNDERSTAND plot development and the elements of plot.
ANALYZE the impact of an author’s choice in disclosing narrative elements at a given point in a text.
READ works from multiple genres, cultures, and literary periods.

Executive Functioning Skills
USE annotation, keeping well-organized notes for reference.
READ assigned works proactively and independently.

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Annotation Guidance

Observations (Label in the Left Column)	Ideas & Analysis (Write in the Right Column)
In brackets, show where the exposition begins and ends. Identify the protagonist & antagonist Identify the setting	How does this introduction set up expectations for the reader? How are they characterized? Look at descriptions, dialogue, interactions, etc What mood is created by the description of the setting?
Where is the conflict introduced? What type of conflict is it?	What does that symbolize beyond just the story?
What are 3 significant events in the rising action?	What do these events show the reader?
What is the climax?	How does the goal for the protagonist change? What does that suggest about human behavior?
What part functions as the falling action?	This is where the theme really comes to light. How does this part of the narrative shape the theme?
What is the resolution?	The last couple lines of any story always provide a “punch” of sorts. Break down the language of it carefully.

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions	Links
1. writing utensil 2. writer’s notebook	NOTICE: Friday is the deadline for ALL late work. I have been incredibly gracious to this point. No more enabling irresponsible behavior. lesson: “Somnium” discussion	discussion slides
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: CITE strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of the text. ANALYZE various accounts of a subject told in different mediums. IDENTIFY theme in visual as well as written text using similar strategies and identifying similar elements. Speaking/Listening Skills: PROVIDE evidence and support for positions, claims, and assertions made, whether formally or informally. Confidently INTERACT with peers and adults. MAKE eye contact, speak loudly enough to be heard. UNDERSTAND and PRACTICE the concept of synthesizing ideas to present a case or claim.

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Tues, November 14th

Info to Know
* Warrior Pd schedule for makeups/missing work Mon: all lunches Wed: NO Fri: NO Tues: B-D lunches Thurs: NO

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunity Activity & Instructions	Links
1. writing utensil 2. laptop 3. headphones	NOTICE: Friday is the deadline for ALL late work. I have been incredibly gracious to this point. No more enabling irresponsible behavior. ** turn in “Somnium” analysis handout to class period box lesson: note-taking skills watch “Brain Hacking” video take outline notes	video link outline notes guide
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: CITE strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of the text. ANALYZE various accounts of a subject told in different mediums. Speaking/Listening Skills: Proactively maintain knowledge of and use the latest digital trends for gathering information. Understand and PRACTICE the concept of synthesizing ideas to present a case or claim.

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Mon, November 13th

Info to Know
* Warrior Pd schedule for makeups/missing work Mon: all lunches Wed: NO Fri: NO Tues: B-D lunches Thurs: NO

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Informational Text Notes

The following outline is to show you how to set up notes to establish the relationship of ideas. You may have more or less of each bullet.

main point 1

supporting evidence 1
supporting evidence 2
expert testimony (quote verbatim & include time stamp)

main point 2

supporting evidence 1
supporting evidence 2
expert testimony (quote verbatim & include time stamp)

main point 3

supporting evidence 1
supporting evidence 2
expert testimony (quote verbatim & include time stamp)

CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE====>

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Informational Text Notes

The following outline is to show you how use the ideas from the text.

How can you connect the information from this text to the other ideas from the texts we’ve been working with in this unit?

Directions for Notes: Pick 3 from the list below and take notes on how they converse with each other.

the quote from 9/27
the quote from 10/16
“There Will Come Soft Rains”
“Is Social Media Stripping Us of Our Personality and Individuality?
“Cash Machine Girl”
“Somnium”
“What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself?”

====> YOU ARE NOW FINISHED. TAKE PICTURES AS PROOF OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY 11:59 PM ON 11/13.

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. writing utensil 2. laptop 3. headphones	lesson: narrative analysis finish “Somnium” analysis handout finish missing work	CGI film link analysis handout
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: Writing Skills: Language Skills: Speaking/Listening Skills:

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Thur, November 9th

Info to Know
* Warrior Pd schedule for makeups/missing work Mon: all lunches Wed: NO Tues: all lunches Thurs: NO

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. writing utensil 2. laptop 3. headphones	lesson: narrative analysis watch CGI short film titled “Somnium” complete the analysis handout with your best ideas turn into the class period file before leaving the room mentally prepare for a discussion tomorrow	CGI film link analysis handout
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: Writing Skills: Language Skills: Speaking/Listening Skills:

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Wed, November 8th

Info to Know
* Warrior Pd schedule for makeups/missing work Mon: all lunches Wed: NO Tues: all lunches Thurs: all lunches

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. nothing	QW: study vocabulary flashcards lesson: review Wrap Up #4
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: Writing Skills: Language Skills: ACQUIRE and USE accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level. USE context (i.e., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase Speaking/Listening Skills:

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Tues, November 7th

Info to Know
* Warrior Pd schedule for makeups/missing work Mon: all lunches Wed: NO Tues: all lunches Thurs: all lunches

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. nothing	QW: study vocabulary flashcards lesson: review Wrap Up #4
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: Writing Skills: Language Skills: ACQUIRE and USE accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level. USE context (i.e., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase Speaking/Listening Skills:

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Tues, November 7th

Info to Know
* Warrior Pd schedule for makeups/missing work Mon: all lunches Wed: NO Tues: all lunches Thurs: all lunches

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. writing utensil 2. WN (maybe) 3. highlighters (desk#1-12, yours are zip-tied to your desk)	finish assessment: I.C.E. #1 highlight elements of argument TAG statement => blue claim => pink evidence => green commentary => yellow * there is to be NO: partner collaboration, HEADPHONES	writing prompt lined essay paper
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: Writing Skills: DEVELOP claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Speaking/Listening Skills:

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Mon, November 6th

Info to Know
* Warrior Pd schedule for makeups/missing work Mon: all lunches Wed: NO Tues: all lunches Thurs: all lunches

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. writing utensil 2. writer’s notebook (maybe)	assessment: I.C.E. #1 * there is to be NO partner collaboration today * NO HEADPHONES * your job today is to try your very best - remember, growth takes time but you have to start somewhere	writing prompt lined essay paper
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: Writing Skills: DEVELOP claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Speaking/Listening Skills:

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Fri, November 3rd

Info to Know
* Warrior Period is open this week for make ups or missing work based on the following schedule Mon: all lunches; Tues: B-D lunches; Wed: no; Thurs: all lunches; Fri: A lunch

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. writing utensil 2. writer’s notebook	lesson: finish discussion “What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself” if time: discuss Wrap Up #3	n/a
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: DETERMINE a central idea of a text and COMMUNICATE an objective summary of it ANALYZE the development of a central idea over the course of the text, including how it is shaped by specific details CITE strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of the text Writing Skills: Speaking/Listening Skills: PARTICIPATE effectively by being courteous and attentive

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Thurs, November 2nd

Info to Know
* Warrior Period is open this week for make ups or missing work based on the following schedule Mon: all lunches; Tues: B-D lunches; Wed: no; Thurs: all lunches; Fri: A lunch

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What do I need?	Learning Opportunities	Handouts/Materials
1. writing utensil 2. writer’s notebook	lesson: discuss “What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself”	n/a
Today’s Learning Targets: Reading Skills: DETERMINE a central idea of a text and COMMUNICATE an objective summary of it ANALYZE the development of a central idea over the course of the text, including how it is shaped by specific details CITE strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of the text Writing Skills: Speaking/Listening Skills: PARTICIPATE effectively by being courteous and attentive

Remember, if you are absent…

1. Check the agenda. (this thing)

2. Email me (kim.buchanan@ccboe.net) to schedule makeups and missed instruction.

9th Daily Agenda Wed, November 1st

Info to Know
* Warrior Period is open this week for make ups or missing work based on the following schedule Mon: all lunches; Tues: B-D lunches; Wed: no; Thurs: all lunches; Fri: A lunch

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TED Talk: “What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself”

In your writer’s notebook, copy the TAG information.

title: “What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself”
author: Isaac Lidsky
source: TED
publication date: June 2016
genre: TED Talk

The speaker uses two techniques in the introduction to his speech.

What are they?
How do they emotionally appeal to the audience? (What sort of emotional response is the speaker hoping for with each one?)

What is the speaker’s main claim? Copy it down verbatim (don’t forget to cite the time stamp).

List the sensory details that the speaker uses to characterize his deteriorating sight. How do these descriptions contribute to the mood? (remember, this is different than tone)

Continue to next slide for more questions =====>

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TED Talk: “What Reality Are You Creating for Yourself”

5. Outline (use bullets) the author’s argument from 3:55-6:57.

a. What key topics (3:55 & 4:33) are presented?

b. What key information is provided for those topics? (what do you need to explain it to someone else)

c. What key claim (5:48) is made?

d. What reasoning is used to support the key claim?

6. After 7:39, the speaker uses several rhetorical techniques to encourage his audience to change their mindset. Copy verbatim 2 examples of each and cite the time stamp:

a. imperative sentences

b. listing

c. parallel structure

d. questioning

7. At the end of the speech, the viewer learns that the audience is primarily comprised “of entrepreneurs, of doers, of innovators” (10:20).

a. How can you tell that this speech was made especially for them?

b. What value does this message have for this audience?

8. Do you find yourself accepting or countering the claims in his argument? Explain why.

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