February 1-5, 2016

Mon. February 1, 2016
Per. 2-3 & 5-6
1. Become familiar with lesson 8 vocabulary terms and practice using lessons a-d
Homework: Lesson 8E


Tues. February 2, 2016
Period 2-3
1. Students will watch a video which models how to properly set up the "Inform and Explain" essay, following the MLA guidelines.
2. Discuss and identify the parts of the introduction paragraph of the "Inform and Explain" essay. 
We will watch Mr. Chiang's video for instructions on crafting the introduction paragraph.
3. We will begin writing our introduction paragraphs.
If you have not yet chosen a career for your essay, revisit the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website.
Homework: Introduction paragraph due tomorrow.  (Your classmates will make suggestions to it).

Period 5-6
1. Students will watch as the teacher models how to set up and write a compare and contrast essay.
2. We will discuss this as a class and examine the format to follow when writing our compare and  contrast essays on The Monkey's Paw & The Third Wish.
3. Students will work on the Chromebooks to write their introductory paragraphs.
Homework: Introductory paragraphs are due tomorrow for peer editing.

Wed. February 3, 2016
Period 2-3
Do Now: Log onto vocabulary.com and begin familiarizing yourself with Chapter 1 Vocab. from TCOTW. (10-15 minutes)
Writing:
1.  You will log into your essay and put it into "suggest" mode, then switch with an assigned classmate for feedback on your essay.  Make suggestions on another person's essay with whom you have been assigned.
2. Students will watch a video which models how to properly write the Job Description paragraph of the essay.
3. Discuss and identify the parts of the Job Description paragraph of the "Inform and Explain" essay. 
We will watch Mr. Chiang's video for instructions on crafting the Job Description paragraph.
4. We will begin writing our Job Description paragraphs.
You should be revisiting the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website for more information.
Homework: Job Description paragraph due tomorrow.  (Your classmates will make suggestions to it).

Period 5-6
Do Now: Make suggestions on another person's essay.
1.Students will watch as the teacher models how to write the body paragraphs of the compare and contrast essay.
2. We will discuss this as a class and examine the format to follow when writing our compare and  contrast essays on The Monkey's Paw & The Third Wish.
3. Students will work on the Chromebooks to write their body paragraphs.
Homework: first, second and third body paragraphs are due tomorrow for peer editing.

Thur. February 4, 2016
Period 2-3
Do Now: Vocabulary.com Lesson 8
1. Students will watch a video which models how to properly write the Job Description paragraph and how to put a table into your essay.
2. Discuss and identify the parts of the Job Description paragraph of the "Inform and Explain" essay. 
We will watch Mr. Chiang's video for instructions on crafting the Job Description paragraph.
3. We will begin writing our Job Description paragraphs.
You should be revisiting the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website for more information.
Homework: Everything up to Job Description paragraph due tomorrow.
(Your classmates will make suggestions to it).

Period 5-6
Do Now: Vocabulary.com Lesson 8
1.Students will watch as the teacher models how to write the conclusion paragraph of the compare and contrast essay.
2. We will discuss this as a class and examine the format to follow when writing our compare and  contrast essays on The Monkey's Paw & The Third Wish.
3. Students will work on the Chromebooks to write their body paragraphs and conclusions.
Homework: Conclusion paragraphs are due tomorrow for peer editing.

Fri. February 5, 2016
Period 2-3
Do Now: Make suggestions on another person's essay.
1. Students will watch a video which models how to properly write the Work Environment & Table 1 paragraph of the essay.
2. Discuss and identify the parts of the Work Environment & Table 1 paragraph of the "Inform and Explain" essay. 
We will watch Mr. Chiang's video for instructions on crafting the Work Environment & Table 1 paragraph.
3. We will begin writing our Work Environment & Table 1 paragraphs.
You should be revisiting the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website for more information.
Homework: Work Environment & Table 1 paragraph due tomorrow.  (Your classmates will make suggestions to it).

Period 5-6
Do Now: Make suggestions on another person's essay.
1.Students will watch as the teacher models how to write the conclusion paragraph of the compare and contrast essay.
2. We will discuss this as a class and examine the format to follow when writing our compare and  contrast essays on The Monkey's Paw & The Third Wish.
3. Students will work on the Chromebooks to write their body paragraphs.
Homework: Conclusion paragraphs are due tomorrow for peer editing.