Homework 9/27

StudySync - Please complete the comparative writing prompt analyzing (in depth) the final scene of the film version and the final scene in the novel.

Consider the following questions as you analyze (in depth) the similarities and differences between the print and film versions.

• What was lost or gained in one version compared to the other?
• What was the difference in terms of the emotional impact on you as the reader/viewer?
• Did any of the changes in the film change the meaning of the text?

Use specific examples from the text and the film to support your comparison.

Once you have completed the writing prompt, please provide peer feedback to 3 of your peers!

Agenda 9/27

Of Mice and Men exam.

Watch film version.

Homework 9/25

Of Mice and Men exam on Friday! The exam will cover:

• Historical context - review your notes and/or the transcript from the expert group investigations. 
• Character identification 
• Quote identification
• Annotate and analyze a passage demonstrating your knowledge of annotation strategies and ability to think critically about the text. 
• Timed argument essay - Did George make the right decision when he killed Lennie? State your claim and argue 3 reasons that support your position. 

Watch "How to Write an Argument Paragraph" and take Cornell notes. You may use these in the exam. 

Write down 6 quotes from the novel with citations that you want to use in your timed essay on Friday. 

9/25 Collaborative Activity: Exploring Mental Health Issues

1. As as group read "Florida to Execute Severely Mentally Ill Man Unless Supreme Court Intervenes"
and discuss:

• How do you feel about states legally executing mentally ill people for crimes?
• How do you think mentally ill people who commit crimes should be treated?
• Did anything from this article surprise you?
• What connections can you make between this article and the novel, Of Mice and Men?

Compose a short 3-5 sentence response that is reflective of the different views held by different members of your group and post to our class blog.

To do:

Email: whs.tucker.classblog@blogger.com
Subject line: Executing Criminals Who Are Mentally Ill
Message: 3-5 well written sentences explaining your group's views on this topic. Please honor the different opinions in your group. You do NOT need to agree.

2. Explore the Infographics below about mental health.
         Facing Mental Illness 
        The Science of Mental Illness
        Mental Health in America

• What information did you find most interesting or surprising in these infographics?
• Which infographic did you like the most? Why? Which strategy or strategies were used in this infographic that were compelling to you -- pictures, graphs, color schemes, organization? 

To do:

Email: whs.tucker.classblog@blogger.com
Subject line: Mental Health Infographics
Message: Identify the information your group found most compelling about mental health. List the strategies used in the infographics that you liked. 

3. Look at the Pro vs. Con chart for your online discussion from last night's Collaborize Classroom discussion. Identify the 2 strongest arguments from our class debate and explain why you think they are the best "claims."

• How would you argue this topic? 
• Did reading the online debate on Collaborize impact your feelings about this issue? If so, how? If not, why not?
• As a group, find textual evidence (quotes) to support the two strongest arguments. Your textual evidence should be a quote from the novel with a complete citation. 

To do:

Email: whs.tucker.classblog@blogger.com
Subject line: Of Mice and Men Claims and Evidence
Message: Identify 2 strongest points from the pro vs. con list generated by your class. Find one piece of textual evidence (quote) to support each point. 

Homework 9/23

Writing Boot Camp Grand Finale - Edit and revise your summer assignment.
Please continue the work you started in the computer lab revising your summer assignment. Use the comments/feedback on your document, your YouTube video notes and your own edits from our class to make your summer assignment the best it can be.

Collaborize - Post your response to the debate topic and reply thoughtfully, respectfully and substantively to at least 2 peers!

Finish reading the last few pages in Of Mice and Men.

9/23 Computer Lab

Core Infographic Project:

1. Log into your Diigo account, go to your "Groups," read and annotated the blog post on searching smarter with Google. 
2. Check out this Infographic on using Google Search. 
3. Please complete the Luminescent Core Final Proposal if you have not already done so!
4. Search for a credible resource related to your topic using search strategies (if applicable). 
5. Diigo the article you want to use and complete this Got Credibility form. 

Edit your summer assignment using your notes, my feedback and the revisions on your paper copy. 

If you have not completed your StudySync assignment, please do so! Do not forget to complete the necessary reviews. 

Below is proposal form you need to complete, so your core teachers can approve your infographic topic.

Not sure what an infographic looks like? Check out these examples:

• Human Body: 18 Amazing Facts
• Real Minimum Wages
• What Career Should You Be Looking Into?
• 50 Amazing Facts About the Rainforest
• 100 years of Change

If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online:
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Core Final - Infographics - Proposal

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Class Name *


Email *


What topic do you plan to research? *
Please keep your focus specific and manageable. What aspect of this topic interests you most?


What do you anticipate the message or take away of your infographic will be? *
What specific point will you attempt to make with your infographic?

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Homework 9/19

Finish reading and annotating Of Mice and Men section 5.

StudySync Assignment

1. Read Steinbeck's nonfiction piece titled "Always Something To Do In Salinas" and annotate using the highlight and notes feature. *Annotations due by Monday, September 23rd
2. Then write an informational essay paragraph answering the question. *Paragraph due by Monday, September 23rd
3. Finally, you need to do 5 reviews of other students' essays to score them using the informational essay rubric and provide specific comments/feedback. *Reviews due by Wed, September 25th

Watch "How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph" and take Cornell notes.  *Bring all writing notes to class on Monday to help you with final summer assignment revisions!

Agenda 9/19

Homework 9/17

Read and annotate Of Mice and Men part 4.

Watch "How to Write a Body Paragraph" and take Cornell notes. Bring writing notes to class on Thursday to be checked during Writing Boot Camp.

Review the TodaysMeet transcript from our Expert Group Presentations and take Cornell notes on the important points.

Vocabulary 16 quiz - Thursday! Please study.

Agenda 9/17

SSR (15)

Grammar Practice: Comma #2 (15)

Writing Boot Camp - Edit thesis and add quote introductions (15)

4 Corner Conversations (10)

Of Mice and Men part 4 - read and annotate (25)

Homework 9/13

Finish reading and annotating Of Mice and Men part 3.

Collaborize - Post your vocabulary 16 story, poem or song lyrics and reply substantively to at least 2 classmates.

Watch and take Cornell notes on "How to Write a Thesis Statement" and "How to Introduce Your Quotes." We will be using these notes in our writing bootcamp on Tuesday!

Write your second blog post and be sure to include media (picture or video). If you use another person's media, please remember to give them credit! Citation machine can help you.

Agenda 9/13

Homework 9/11

Read and annotate Of Mice and Men part 2.

Write one strong discussion question and submit via 4 Corner Conversation Google form.

Watch Vocabulary 16 YouTube video and take Cornell Notes (*to be checked next class).

Watch "How to Write an Introduction Paragraph with Hook Strategy" and take Cornell notes (*to be checked next class).

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StudySync Missing Assignments:
If you have missed any of the late work assignments (*check Jupiter if you are unsure), you need to join the late work group. To join the group, go to https://app.studysync.com/main/index.cfm  and scroll down to the button that says "Student Create an Account with Group Key."

Late work group key: v2x13167t

Complete only the assignments you missed:

1. An American Childhood
2. An American Childhood - Argument Paragraph Rewrite
3. Screen Off, Light On - Blast
4. Endangered Dreams - Reflection on Migrant Mother photos

Late passes needed for each of the written assignments that are submitted late (#1,2,4). *No late passes needed for make up Blast assignment. 

IMPORTANT: StudySync assignments close at 11:59pm on September 14th. 

Homework 9/9

Read and annotate Of Mice and Men part 1.

Complete your Expert Group Google Presentation and practice presenting the information on your slides (*needs to feel rehearsed).

Collaborize - 1 DQ (discussion question) with 2 substantive replies to peers.

Homework 9/5

Please watch "Tutorial: Tips for Designing a Strong Google Presentation" and take Cornell Notes.

Take the research your expert group has collected on your shared Google doc and begin designing your collaborative Google presentation to incorporate the tips from my YouTube tutorial.

• Suggestion: Write your name on the bottom of the slides you plan to work on and put a title at the top, so you group members get a sense of what your slides will focus on. 
• Remember: You can email or do a Google hangout as a group if you need to connect to figure out how to organize your Google presentations. 
• Presentations begin next Wednesday!

Vocabulary 15 & grammar - parts of speech - quizzes on Monday! Please study!

Homework 9/3

1. Continue work on your Expert Group Investigation topics adding important information to your shared Google document.

2. Collaborize Classroom - Write a story, poem or song lyrics using a minimum 10 of the 15 vocabulary words. Your writing should effectively communicate the meaning of the words you are using. Please underline the vocabulary words, so they are clearly visible to your reader. Once you have posted your story, read and reply thoughtfully to at least 2 other members of the class -- compliment strong uses of the words, ask questions, etc. *Vote for your favorite story!

3. Complete the Study Sync assignment you began in class.

Agenda 9/3

1. Log into your Gmail. Please leave your Gmail open for the entire time in the lab.

2. Expert Groups for Of Mice and Men - Meet with your group and designate a group leader. The group leader will need to begin a Google doc and Google presentation to share with all of your group members. Properly title each [Class Name - Last names - Expert Group Topic] and share them with me at whs.tucker@gmail.com.

3. Vocabulary 15 - Synonym and antonym search

• Vocabulary #15 Synonym and Antonym Search Sheet
• Click on the link above then click "File." Select "Make a copy" and immediately title your document properly--> [Class name - Last name - Vocabulary #15 Syn and Ant]
• Complete this sheet and share it with me at whs.tucker@gmail.com

4. Please take the practice "Parts of Speech" quiz. 

5. Study Sync Lesson - Migrant Mother

Log into your Study Sync account and click on assignments. Complete the Migrant Mother assignment. 

6. Extra time? Work on your blog! 

*Do NOT forget to complete the information form with the details of your blog.