This unit will introduce the students to the ERWC course.
August 15, Thurs. - Welcome to Ms. Sanders' ERWC class! SWBAT understand Ms. Sanders' expectations and policies.
Introduction Note Cards: Fill out note cards on your desks about yourself. Follow the instructions for filling out correctly. Use sample questions as a guide for what to write about yourself.
Teacher "No-No" List from past experiences.
Activity 1 Q's: Answers the questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.
*HW- Syllabus Agreement and Contact Form due August 20 - see google classroom
August 16, Fri. - SWBAT reflect on how well their past experiences in school have prepared them to meet what they perceive will be the challenges of college and career.
Activity 4: Translating the Learning Goals (How do they relate to SLOs?)
Review syllabus (10 mins) - Assignment on Google Classroom (fill out Agreement Form)
"A Little About Me" introductory presentation. Assignment expectations and sign up date.
*HW- Syllabus Agreement and Contact Form due August 20 - see Google classroom
August 19, Mon. - SWBAT compose a multimedia presentation in which they introduce themselves to the class. (chrome books)
Work on "A Little About Me" Presentation" using chrome books. This is the only class time to work on it. It is your responsibility to be ready to present on your date. Presentations must be shared with me or emailed to me BEFORE the beginning of class on your presentation day. Also, set up your turnitin.com account today.
Sign up for presentation date today.
Fill out Syllabus Agreement and Contact form (DUE TOMORROW, 11:59 p.m.)
Sign up for turnitin.com account for our class
HW: [1] syllabus agreement and contact form due tomorrow; [3] sign up for presentation date
August 20, Tues. - SWBAT evaluate John Green's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric in his "Open Letter to Students Returning to School." [RI.11-12.7.; SL.11-12.3.; W.11-12.10]
Discuss IR assignment and upcoming due dates for book and notebook
Listen and discuss Green's letter.
Formative Assessment: Fill out Listening Map for Green's letter (Map notes will be used to write a response letter to Green)
Write a letter to yourself.
*HW: (1) Syllabus contract signed and turned in by 11:59 p.m.
August 21, Wed. - SWBAT assess their ability to edit and understand basic grammar rules.
ALAM presentations
Grammar no points quiz - Kahoot
Assign Editing Pre-Test (25 mins)
Turn in Editing Pretest - Grade together and calculate percentage.
Fill out Reading Survey.
HW: None
Aug. 22, Thursday - Analyzing a College Syllabus & Begin "What's Next Unit"
ALAM presentations
Analyze College Syllabus
Begin "What's Next" Unit
Aug. 23, Friday - SWBAT generate personal vocabulary describing who they are now.
Activity 2 - 3 (See Google Classroom)
Activity 7 & 8. (See Google Classroom) in response to Perez's article, "Want to get into College? Learn to Fail"
Aug. 26, Monday - SWBAT analyze the meaning of hidden intellectualism.