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Gulfport High School Lesson Plans
K.Wetzel
State Test is April 23 and 24!!!!!!!!!!!
Please find links to practice the MAAP test here:Admirals!
As we continue on our path to a successful year, please be sure to stay on top of your grades in Power School! Remember the work you do today is crucial in helping you succeed not only in your high school career but also in your work and college/post-graduate careers. You are trailblazers for those who will one day follow in your footsteps. Much will be expected of you inside and outside the classroom. My expectations have not changed, and they are simple: give your absolute best in everything that you do. Respect yourself and respect others. Be prepared for a year of hard work and new challenges with the promise of good memories, great laughter, and the ability to do more than you ever believed capable. We still have a long way to go, but we are growing together. Let's keep pushing forward to have a great year.
Parents:
Parents, I encourage you to continue to check Power School for your child's grades. We are steadily growing in the classroom by mastering our standards and strengthening your child's critical thinking and reasoning skills. Again, if, at any point, you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact me. It is quickest to communicate with me by email at kristine.wetzel@gulfportschools.org; however, I will return phone calls during my planning period or at a time that is convenient for you. I offer after-school tutoring sessions on Wednesdays until 4:30; however, if your student needs additional assistance, please encourage him/her to speak to me as soon as possible and additional arrangements may be made. I am also attaching a link to this site for my in-depth syllabus for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s8-BK-9CmkdO4viUeCNvxb21uYKqaq1h/edit
Additionally, I am also attaching my honor code contract for my class. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Uoh5j_s2yKUOVUdwOBlLBsPMdJjqCq0MBnZqN4-wFU/edit
Eng II https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VSlf5xOJOYFwVKIlTitlw3t18lp4lOde5xdyFIFWIL0/edit
Honors Eng II Learning Contract
~Mrs. Wetzel
Contact Information:
Kristine Wetzel
Email: kristine.wetzel@gulfportschools.org
Phone: 228-896-7525
Room: 655
Week’s Focus: Literary Structure
Unit Focus: All that Glitters
Subject and Level: Honors Eng II
Time Frame: March 4-8, 2024
Lesson Essential Questions
Whole-Class Learning
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What does it mean to live a life of luxury?
Small-Group Learning
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Is it wrong to want more than you have or more than you can afford?
Performance-Based Assessment
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Could a person be happy if he/she possessed only what was necessary to live and nothing more?
Standards and Objectives:
MS College and Career Readiness Standards:
Summary (RI 9-10.2)
Concept Vocabulary, Word Study: Denotation and Connotation (L.9–10.4b, d; L9-10.6)
Craft and Structure (RL.9–10.6; RL.9–10.8; RL 9-10.9)
Conventions/Author's Style: Use of Language (L.9-10.1.a; RL 9-10.6)
Conventions: Punctuation (L.9–10.1, 1.b)
Writing to Compare: Informative Essay (W.9–10.2; W.9)
Student-Centered Objectives:
The Student will….
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Evaluate written informative texts by analyzing how authors convey complex ideas, concepts, and information.
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Expand your knowledge and use of academic and concept vocabulary.
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Write an informative essay in which you effectively introduce and develop a thesis with well-chosen evidence.
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Evaluate short stories for theme and author’s purpose
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Evaluate an author’s literary commentary on social themes within the text
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Write a one-page literary analysis
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Use figurative language, connotation, and denotation to convey meaning and add variety and interest to your writing and presentations.
Vocabulary
“The Necklace”
Refinement
Surplus
Suplness
Exquisite
Gallantries
Resplendent
Homage
Ethos Pathos Logos Appeal to authority (also known as logical fallacy or yellow journalism)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES/RESOURCES
Monday: 3-4-24: What is the relationship between power and freedom?
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Bell-ringer: MAAP Practice (technology)
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Anticipatory Set: Journal - Why does Juan become so dedicated to his job? Why do people feel the need for censorship?
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Procedures:
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Students will view 3-4 peers' videos and complete a critique on Google Forms.
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Discuss the Censor’s journal prompt
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Complete p. 343. Discuss what the other characters see Juan.
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Freedom of the Press Infographics P.347-348
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Extended questions from online resources
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Closure: Reflection from Unit 3 Online
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Assessment: Formative – teacher observation and questioning; predictions; questions
Tuesday: 3-5-24
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Bell-ringer: Testing procedures
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Anticipatory Set: Find an assigned seat
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Procedures:
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Benchmark
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Closure: brain break
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Assessment: Summative Teacher observation and questions.
Wednesday: 3-6-24:
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Bell-ringer: Testing procedures
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Anticipatory Set:
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Procedures:
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Finish the Benchmark
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Once students finish the Benchmark we will begin the new unit
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Students will begin to read and annotate the informative essay “I came, I saw, I shopped!”
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Students will complete the summary and quickly write
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Closure: Complete the evidence log
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Assessment:Formative: Teacher observation and questions.
Thursday: 3-7-24
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Bell-ringer: Everyday Edit
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Anticipatory Set: Review most missed from the MAAP Practice
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Procedures:
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Continue with “The Necklace”
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Complete the Comprehension questions p. 381
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Close reading and Analyzing the text p. 382
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Author’s Craft and Structure p. 383
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Vocabulary -Why these words? p.384
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Conventions p.385
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Closure: Student reflective on the character transformation.
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Assessment: Formative: Teacher observation and questions.
Friday: 3-8-24
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Bell-ringer: Review ACT practice
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Anticipatory Set: Complete the story with a diary entry
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Procedures:
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Students will take into consideration the following questions and then will write a diary entry to the story:
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How would things have turned out if she hadn’t lost that necklace? Who could tell? How strange abd fickle life is! How little it takes to make or break you!
Adopt the perspective of Mathilde Loisel, and write a diary entry in which you explain how your life changed after the party. Use elements in the story, but also feel free to add new elements from your imagination. Pay particular attention to the role that poverty and hardships begin to play in Mathilde’s life. Be sure to mention the contributions of her husband.
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Closure: Student Reflective slip
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Assessment: Formative – teacher observation and questioning; predictions; questions
Tutoring
◊My tutoring days are Wednesday afternoons from 3:40 to 4:30. I am available every morning before school for tutoring as well; however, prior notification is needed. I have cafeteria duty for the second nine weeks and will not be available in the mornings. Other arrangements after school may be made by contacting me via email. kristine.wetzel@gulfportschools.org
"You are only as good as you allow yourself to be!" - Anonymous
Detention
- If your child has a minor infraction in my class, there is a discipline ladder that is listed on my syllabus.
- Detention will be the first step for any minor infraction the student receives in my class. Detention will be held the same day as my tutoring day, Wednesday, from 3:40 to 4:40. I am available every morning before school for detention as well; however, prior notification is needed. I have cafeteria duty for the second nine weeks and will not be available in the mornings. Other arrangements after school may be made by contacting me via email. kristine.wetzel@gulfportschools.org
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