CW – Friday, April 28th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, journal/paper, a laptop computer

Daily Objective: To build reporting and research skills before embarking on a larger journalism project.

Bell-ringer: Free write!

Activity: Choice Course on NewsU.org

After you complete the “Be a Reporter” Game, choose another course to complete in the next three days. Here is a list of free, self-directed courses. Make sure you choose one that doesn’t cost any money and is not so long that you can’t complete it in three class periods.

The course you choose should relate to an area of your interest. You will build on what you learn for this reporting unit. If you are unsure of what topic you would like to research and report on later, choose a broader course, like ethics or grammar and style.

The course report for this next course is due Friday, 4/28.

• Reminder: Please check grade book and finish any missing work! The last day I will take late work is Thursday, May 25th. Mark your calendar!

E3H – Friday, April 28th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper, BYOT or a laptop

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RL.1.3: Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama

Bell-ringer: Write three complex or compound sentences (of two or more clauses) on any topic. Then turn this week’s bell ringers in.

Assignment: Nearpod Discussion on part two: “The Sieve and the Sand” – If everyone does well, I can make this a summative!

• Reminder: Please check grade book and finish any missing work! The last day I will take late work is Thursday, May 25th. Mark your calendar!

E3 – Friday, April 28th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper, Fahrenheit 451 book, Question set #4

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RL.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Bell-ringer: Write three complex or compound sentences (of two or more clauses) on any topic. Then turn this week’s bell ringers in.

Assignment: Start reading the next section: p. 113 to 136. Completed Question set #4 will be due in class on Tuesday.

• Reminder: Please check grade book and finish any missing work! The last day I will take late work is Thursday, May 25th. Mark your calendar!

E3H – Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper, class copy of Fahrenheit 451, first set of reading questions

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RL.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Bell-ringer: Ray Bradbury’s purpose in writing Fahrenheit 451 was to show what society might lose if we stop reading. Explain the significance of one thing (like religion/faith) that could be lost without books. Write at least three sentences.

Assignment: Read to page 110. There will be a near pod quiz on pages 70 to 110 on Friday (or earlier if we finish sooner).

Question set #3 is due at the end of class.

CW – Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, journal/paper, a laptop computer

Daily Objective: To build reporting and research skills before embarking on a larger journalism project.

Bell-ringer: Write about something that has been in the news lately. You can write in any genre: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or script.

Activity: Choice Course on NewsU.org

After you complete the “Be a Reporter” Game, choose another course to complete in the next three days. Here is a list of free, self-directed courses. Make sure you choose one that doesn’t cost any money and is not so long that you can’t complete it in three class periods.

The course you choose should relate to an area of your interest. You will build on what you learn for this reporting unit. If you are unsure of what topic you would like to research and report on later, choose a broader course, like ethics or grammar and style.

The course report for this next course is due Friday, 4/28.

1. Past due: Comics Unit work

E3 – Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper, BYOT or a laptop

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RL.1.3: Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama

Bell-ringer: Ray Bradbury’s purpose in writing Fahrenheit 451 was to show what society might lose if we stop reading. Explain the significance of one thing (like religion/faith) that could be lost without books. Write at least three sentences.

Assignment: Nearpod Discussion on part two: “The Sieve and the Sand” – If everyone does well, I can make this a summative!

• Reminder: Please check grade book and finish any missing work!

CW – Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, journal/paper, a laptop computer

Daily Objective: To build reporting and research skills before embarking on a larger journalism project.

Bell-ringer: Write a story about a journalist investigating an important story.

Activity: Choice Course on NewsU.org

 

After you complete the “Be a Reporter” Game, choose another course to complete in the next three days. Here is a list of free, self-directed courses. Make sure you choose one that doesn’t cost any money and is not so long that you can’t complete it in three class periods.

The course you choose should relate to an area of your interest. You will build on what you learn for this reporting unit. If you are unsure of what topic you would like to research and report on later, choose a broader course, like ethics or grammar and style.

The course report for this next course is due Friday, 4/28.

1. Past due: Comics Unit work

E3 & E3H – Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper, class copy of Fahrenheit 451, first set of reading questions

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RL.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Bell-ringer: Copy this definition: Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. Part 2: Find an example of an allusion in Fahrenheit 451. Copy down the quotation and the page number.

Assignment: Check question set three.

• Late: Summative Photo Essays
• Reminder: Please check grade book and finish any missing work!

CW = Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, journal/paper, a laptop computer

Daily Objective:

WHAT WILL I LEARN:

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Probe for, clarify and verify facts while reporting a story
• Race against a deadline

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:

Anyone who wants to understand how reporters do what they do. The game is for students, teachers and even veteran journalists who want to have some fun. Play the game alone or play in groups.

Bell-ringer: What is an event that happened recently that you would want to investigate? What would people want to know about it? What makes it interesting?

 

Activity: The Be A Reporter Game

Go to  this website: http://www.newsu.org/courses/be-reporter-game Before you begin, you will need to make an account for newsu.org. Make sure you use your real name. If you don’t, I will have trouble grading your assignments.

After you have your account set up, return to http://www.newsu.org/courses/be-reporter-game and work on completing the game. It should take you two class periods. When you finish, click on “Course Report” and send your course report to rarenner@volusia.k12.fl.us. 

This is due at the end of class Tuesday.

After you complete the “Be a Reporter” Game, choose another course to complete in the next three days. Here is a list of free, self-directed courses. Make sure you choose one that doesn’t cost any money and is not so long that you can’t complete it in three class periods.

The course you choose should relate to an area of your interest. You will build on what you learn for this reporting unit. If you are unsure of what topic you would like to research and report on later, choose a broader course, like ethics or grammar and style.

The course report for this next course is due Friday, 4/28.

1. Past due: Comics Unit work

E3 & E3H – Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper, class copy of Fahrenheit 451, first set of reading questions

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RL.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Bell-ringer: Explain what is happening on page 79 (below). Write at least three sentences and integrate quotations from the text.

Assignment: Read to page 110. There will be a near pod quiz on pages 70 to 110 on Friday (or earlier if we finish sooner).

Question set #3 is due at the end of class Tuesday.

• Late: Summative Photo Essays
• Reminder: Please check grade book and finish any missing work!