Eng+2R+Sem.+2

= WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL and SEMESTER 2!! =

= Week 20 - Jan. 5-7 - COMMUNICATION: =

= Wednesday 1-5-11: =

3) Eating your family Christmas meal
==Then write a well-developed paragraph describing this scene with your most expressive words and imagery; try your best to use all five senses and figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, etc.).==

-interviewing
= Share your expressive/descriptive paragraphs =

= = = Thursday 1-6-11: = == == = =

= = ===Today I will learn how to apply verbal and nonverbal communication skills to public speaking so I can understand variables in speaking situations, produce a coherent message, and control my speaking delivery skills. ===

= = = = = = = = = Continue sharing your expressive/descriptive paragraphs from yesterday = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Communication Activity =

= Friday 1-7-11: = == == = = = = = = ===Today I will learn how to apply verbal and nonverbal communication skills to public speaking so I can understand variables in speaking situations, produce a coherent message, and control my speaking delivery skills. === = =

==What different ways do you personally communicate (text, phone [cell or land], email, twitter, snail-mail, notes, heart-to-heart)? With whom do you communicate and why? What is your favorite form of communication?==

>Communication Model Presentation


DUE TUESDAY:Communication Process Model.
== Create your own model of the communication process that incorporates all the elements of communication and indicates the process aspects of communication. Your model should be a specific example of a communication situation. You may draw, cut out magazine pictures, use photos - your choice. == = =

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Week 21 - Jan. 10-14 - COMMUNICATION: = Monday 1-10-11: Snow Day = = Tuesday 1-11-11: Snow Day =

= Wednesday 1-12-11: =

[|"What I'll Always Remember About Mr. Larsen"]
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>Verbal Communication Role Plays
Silent Reading

= = = Thursday 1-13-11: = =Communication Quiz on TUESDAY = =Communication Process Model DUE TODAY = = Non-Verbal Communication = == Student presentations of communication models

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= Friday 1-14-11: = =Communication Quiz on TUESDAY = = LANGUAGE REGISTERS =

>Language register role plays
= = Student presentations of communication models

[|"What I'll Always Remember About Mr. Larsen"]
==When you click "comments," a posting box will pop up where you can type. Below the box, you will need to "choose profile" in order to actually post the comments you typed. Choose "Google Account" and use the username of __ahs2011.student@gmail.com__ and the password of __atlantichighschool__. Then click "post comment."== = = = =

Week 22 - Jan. 18-21: Moving Communication Into Speeches = Tuesday 1-18-11: =

Today I will assess my knowledge about the communication process and the elements involved in verbal and nonverbal communication. Then I will read independently in order to grow.
=Communication Quiz= = Silent Reading =

= Wednesday 1-19-11: =

Today I will read non-fiction for the purpose of learning about one of our nation's best and most popular speakers so we can analyze some of his speaking skills that we will want to emulate.
=What's in a speech?=

>Hand in.
="Remembering Dr. King"=

[|"What I'll Always Remember About Mr. Larsen"]
==When you click "comments," a posting box will pop up where you can type. Below the box, you will need to "choose profile" in order to actually post the comments you typed. Choose "Google Account" and use the username of __ahs2011.student@gmail.com__ and the password of __atlantichighschool__. Then click "post comment."== = Silent Reading =

= Thursday 1-20-11: =

== Today I will learn how to apply verbal and nonverbal communication skills to public speaking so I can understand variables in speaking situations, produce a coherent message, and control my speaking delivery skills. ==

== = = =Review yesterday's 1/4 sheets about what we know makes a good speech=

= Communication and Public Speaking = = = = Silent Reading =

= Friday 1-21-11: = = =

== Today I will learn about the basics of producing a coherent speech message, comparing the making of a speech with the writing of an essay. I will also use writing as a tool for learning by analyzing my position paper from last semester. ==

= = =Does any of this sound familiar??=

__>Presenting__
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[[file:Bare Bones Outline Expository.doc]]
= Silent Reading =

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= Week 23 - Jan. 24-28: Speeches, Speeches, Speeches =

__Iowa Core Essential Skills and Concepts/Common Core__: Consider audience and variables in the speaking situation; produce a coherent message; demonstrate control of delivery skills.
=== __Real-World Connection:__ Whether you are giving a formal speech or presentation or simply talking in a group or to your employer, knowing your audience and being able to organize your message is an important life skill to master. ===

= Monday, 1-24-11: =

Today I will learn about the importance of my audience in speaking situations, learning how to engage my audience with both my presentation and my message.
= Getting started: Knowing and engaging your audience: = = Introductions: C.A.M.P. =

__P__REVIEW the main information that will be covered in your speech
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-information you hear from other speakers (make mental note of what you like and don't like)
== Key point: Always know your audience so you can better know how to capture their attention, how to motivate them to continue listening, what content you need to present to them, and how you should present that content to them. ==

Topic: (Here you write a topic or activity you know a lot about)
== >On cue, fly your frisbee to a classmate so they can write on the front of your frisbee 1) something they feel or already know about your topic and 2) something they would like to or expect to hear about your topic ==

>Evaluate your audience's attitudes and knowledge about your content.
== >Run down the list of support materials in your treasure chest and consider what you know about your audience. How many of each type of support materials could you use for your content? Write them down on a 1/4 sheet to start your PRE-WRITING. ==

Now what do I do? Come back tomorrow to find out...
= = = Tuesday, 1-25-11: =

== Today I will learn how to select my speech content to achieve a particular purpose and to adjust my content to appeal to the interests and background knowledge of my audience. I will then apply my skills to produce a coherent message. I will also learn techniques to control my speech delivery skills. ==

= = = Getting started: So now I know my audience. What's next? The bare bones outline...=

But what if I'm nervous?


= Wednesday, 1-26-11: =

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= = = = = = = = = Thursday, 1-27-11: =

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>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


Week 24 - Jan. 31-Feb. 4: Speeches, Speeches, Speeches... = Monday, 1-31-11: =

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.
= Tuesday, 2-1-11:Snow Day = = Wednesday, 2-2-11:Snow Day = = = = = = = = Thursday, 2-3-11: =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message that engages my audience. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. I will also write on demand for the purpose of reflecting in order to improve my speaking skills. I will draw upon my experiences and observations while composing my writing with expression and adhering to academic conventions. ==

7) How helpful do I believe my __self-evaluation__ is to improving my skills as a speaker?
==8) What are the top two speech skills I will be working on, and what is my specific goal for each? (These goals should be the thesis of your essay, and your explanation or summary of these skills and the reasons you are choosing them can serve as your conclusion paragraph.) ==

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= Friday 2-4-11: =

== Today I will read non-fiction for the purpose of evaluating communication skills. I will also write on demand for the purpose of reflecting in order to improve my speaking skills. I will draw upon my experiences and observations while composing my writing with expression and adhering to academic conventions. ==

Watch for and follow specific instructions about the thought question.
==__When done with Achieve__, you may continue working on your well-developed essay that is DUE MONDAY. Please remember to develop this essay using a bare-bones outline and coherently express your self-evaluation of the following skills:==

7) How helpful to I believe my __self-evaluation__ is to improving my skills as a speaker?
==8) What are the top two speech skills I will be working on, and what is my specific goal for each? (These goals should be the thesis of your essay, and your explanation or summary of these skills and the reasons you are choosing them can serve as your conclusion paragraph.) ==

Week 25 - Feb. 7-10: Speeches: Content & Logic = Monday 2-7-11: =

= Speech Evaluation Essay DUE TODAY =

= = == Today I will listen to a dramatic interpretation presentation for interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of verbal and non-verbal expression. I will also produce a coherent message in which I focus on selecting content to achieve the particular purpose of sharing my opinion. ==

= >STUDENT PRODUCTION of 1-2 minute speeches on a current-event topic: = = = = >Teacher Presentation on current-event topic: Should helmets be required for all people who ride motorcycles? =

3) Should scientists test drugs and conduct experiments on animals to advance medical research?
= = = = = Tuesday, 2-8-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing my opinion. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates with the objective of focusing on content and logic. ==

>Students will have been given one of three different current-event topics on which to share their opinions.
==>Students will break up into three groups according to their topics and deliver their opinion presentations to their specific small group, during which time Mrs. Hartwig will be videoing each student group.==

>Then, after group discussion, students will summarize their own peer feedback, evaluate their own presentation, and evaluate today's opinion/logic activity as noted above.
= Wednesday, 2-9-11: = = =

Today I will apply my knowledge in producing a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about myself using realia as support.
=Opinion Paragraphs, Outline, and Feedback DUE TODAY= =Speech __outline__ DUE BY END OF CLASS TOMORROW=

= Me-in-a-Box Speech: = ==Your next speech will be a 2-4 minute speech about yourself where you will use a box (decorated in a way that represents your personality) in which you will place three to five items of realia (real, tangible items) that represent some characteristic about yourself. You will present and describe these items in a manner that will help your audience better understand who you are. As a model, Mrs. Hartwig will present a Me-in-a-Box speech about herself, and then you will get work time and practice time during the remainder of the week before giving your speech next week.==

= Thursday, 2-10-11: = = =

Today I will apply my knowledge in producing a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about myself using realia as support.
== = = =>Speech __outline__ DUE TODAY BY END OF CLASS= =>Show Mrs. Hartwig your completed outline by end of class to earn outline points/grade= = Me-in-a-Box Speech: =

[[image:MemoryBox2.jpg width="200" height="125" align="left"]]
= = ==Today you will be QUIETLY working on putting together your me-in-a-box speech, deciding on what realia you will use to describe yourself and what support material from your treasure chest you will use (stories? examples? lists? quotes? comparisons/contrasts?) Be creative!== = Silent Reading when done =

= Friday, 2-11-11: NO SCHOOL - All-Day Staff Meetings =

Week 26 - Feb. 14-18: Speeches: Expression & Visual Aids = Monday, 2-14-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about myself using realia as support. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

= Me-in-a-Box Speech: =

>Give strong, constructive feedback to each classmate to help them improve their presentation.
= Tuesday, 2-15-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about myself using realia as support. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


= Wednesday, 2-16-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about myself using realia as support. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


= Thursday, 2-17-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about myself using realia as support. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


= Friday, 2-18-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about myself using realia as support. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


= Silent Reading and/or work on Reading Annotations that are DUE MARCH 1ST =

Week 27 - Feb. 21-25: Oral Interpretation Speeches: Expression & Theme = Monday 2-21-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. In order to help accomplish this, I will research and analyze literature based on my chosen theme. ==

>Students will get work time on computers to research possible literature for chosen theme.
= = =__Sites to begin your search for literature selections:__=

[|PoemsAbout.com]
===[|Poem Themes] This site has fantastic poems all arranged in themes, but unfortunately it prohibits you from copying or printing them. Please see me if you like one of these poems.===

= Tuesday, 2-22-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. In order to help accomplish this, I will research and analyze literature based on my chosen theme. ==

>Students will get work time on computers to research possible literature for chosen theme.
= Wednesday, 2-23-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. In order to help accomplish this, I will research and analyze literature based on my chosen theme. ==

>Students will get work time on computers to research possible literature for chosen theme.
= Thursday, 2-24-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Give strong, constructive feedback to each classmate to help them improve their presentation.
= Friday, 2-25-11: =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in delivering a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

= Parent Practice Sheet DUE TODAY =

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your performance.
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Week 28 - Feb. 28-Mar. 4: Oral Interpretation & Research Project = Monday 2-28-11: =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in delivering a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. == == = = = If you did not turn in your Parent Practice Sheet Friday, do so now =

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your performance.
= Tuesday 3-1-11: =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in delivering a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

== = = = = = This semester's first READING ANNOTATION is DUE BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. E-MAIL THAT TO MRS. HARTWIG. =

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your performance.
= Wednesday 3-2-11: =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in delivering a coherent message for the purpose of communicating a theme in the form of a dramatic reading. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your performance.
= Thursday 3-3-11: =

Today I will learn about the information literacy process of accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas.
= BRING NOTE CARDS ON MONDAY for your research = = Getting started on your research: What's it all about? =

=Your informative research essay/speech will be composed and presented in an [|objective, third-person point of view.]=

= Friday 3-4-11: =

Today I will continue learning about the information literacy process of accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas.
= BRING NOTE CARDS ON MONDAY for your research =

Then we'll discuss how to organize your note cards
Week 29 - Mar. 7-11: Research Project and Presentations = Monday 3-07-11: =

== Today I will engage in the information literacy process of accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas. I will also use an effective writing process to produce a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about a historical person or event. == = NOTE CARDS DUE TODAY for your research = = =

= NOTE CARDS & OUTLINES DUE THURSDAY at BEGINNING OF CLASS = = =

[|Plagiarism Review]: What It Is & How to Avoid It

RESEARCH PROJECT DUE DATES:

 * __ Bring note cards: __**** 3-7, Monday, beginning of class **


 * __ Note Cards Due: __**** 3-10, Thursday, beginning of class **
 * __ Outline Due: __**** 3-10, Thursday, beginning of class **
 * __ Rough Draft Due: __**** 3-11, Friday, end of class **


 * __ Peer Revision Workshop __**** : 3-14, Monday **
 * __ Last Revision Workshop __**** : 3-15, Tuesday **
 * __ Final Essay Due __**** : 3-15, Tuesday, end of class **


 * __ Speech Note Card Preparation __**** : 3-16, Wednesday **
 * __ Speech Practice Workshop __**** : 3-17, Thursday **


 * __ Spring Break: 3-18 through 3-23 __**
 * __ (practice your speech with parents) __**
 * __ Presentation of 3-5 minute speeches __**** : 3-24, Thursday **

= = = Begin researching your chosen historical person or event, adding your findings to your note cards and outline. =
 * __ Make-up Speech Opportunity __**** : 3-24, Thursday **

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[[image:note_card_example.png width="444" height="253"]]
= >Remember to do the following: = = +Focus your research on your three main points, creating your sub-points from info you already know or want to know about the three main points. = = +Test the waters by doing initial research and background reading, skipping right to websites you know will be quality (EBSCO, scholar.google.com, or "site:.info" about your topic). = = +Copy your works cited information onto your note cards. = = +Remember that your support material is the meat of your essay. Choose a variety of forms of support material that help you stay within your objective third-person language/voice. = = = = = = =

[[image:support_material_forms.png width="243" height="236" align="right" caption="support_material_forms.png"]]
= = = Tuesday 3-08-11: =

== Today I will engage in the information literacy process of accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas. I will also use an effective writing process to produce a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about a historical person or event. == = = = = = NOTE CARDS & OUTLINES DUE THURSDAY at BEGINNING OF CLASS = = Continue researching your chosen historical person or event, adding your findings to your note cards and outline. When done with outline, begin the rough draft of your historical speech/essay. =

= = = Wednesday 3-09-11: =

== Today I will engage in the information literacy process of accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas. I will also use an effective writing process to produce a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about a historical person or event. == = NOTE CARDS & OUTLINES DUE THURSDAY at BEGINNING OF CLASS = = Continue researching your chosen historical person or event, adding your findings to your outline. = = When done with outline, begin the rough draft of your historical speech/essay. =

= Thursday 3-10-11: =

== Today I will engage in the information literacy process of accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas. I will also use an effective writing process to produce a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about a historical person or event. == = NOTE CARDS & OUTLINES DUE TODAY = = = = = = ROUGH DRAFTS DUE FRIDAY at END OF CLASS =

Final Historical Speech/Essay DUE TUESDAY
= If not started already, BEGIN THE ROUGH DRAFT of your historical speech/essay. =

>Works Cited walk-through


= Friday 3-11-11: =

== Today I will engage in the information literacy process of accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas. I will also use an effective writing process to produce a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about a historical person or event. == = ROUGH DRAFTS DUE AT END OF CLASS TODAY =

Final Historical Speech/Essay DUE TUESDAY
= Continue working on the ROUGH DRAFT of your historical speech/essay. =

Week 30 - Mar 14-17: Research Project Presentations (P-T Conferences and Spring Break Starts Friday!) = Monday 3-14-11: =

Today I will use a variety of strategies for reviewing and editing written communications, including conferring with others.
= Final Historical Speech/Essay DUE TOMORROW = =Review:= =[|objective, third-person point of view.]= = = =[|Creating a Strong Thesis]= == PEER REVISION WORKSHOP - We will now be engaging in a constructive peer revision, where you note specific strengths of your peers' essays and offer specific suggestions for improvement. As you make your way to a minimum of two peers' papers, please review their rough drafts and ask yourself the following, remembering that revision is the heart of the writing process : == === +Do their assertions/theses set out what is the most interesting or significant element of the historical person or event they are expounding upon in their papers (why they chose this person or event)? ===

+Did they end their paper with a strong statement? (e.g. a quote, an interesting statistic, a challenge, an inspiring comment)
=== +Did they successfully use third person point of view by not using // you, I, we, us, me, my, mine, yours but instead by// using // anyone, everyone, someone, they, he, she, theirs, his, hers, him, her, a person, people, an individual ,// etc.? ===

= Tuesday 3-15-11: =

Today I will use a variety of strategies for reviewing and editing written communications, including conferring with others.
= Final Historical Speech/Essay DUE TODAY =

== REVISION WORKSHOP - This is your final opportunity to revise your work before final product is due. Please take your peer review feedback and reflect on your essay's effectiveness. Once again, ask yourself the following questions in order to fine-tune your final presentation: ==

+Did I end my paper with a strong statement? (e.g. a quote, an interesting statistic, a challenge, an inspiring comment)
=== +Did I successfully use third person point of view by not using // you, I, we, us, me, my, mine, yours but instead by// using // anyone, everyone, someone, they, he, she, theirs, his, hers, him, her, a person, people, an individual ,// etc.? ===

= Wednesday 3-16-11: =

Today I will work at effectively using materials necessary to present a coherent message to my audience.
== = = = Practice your historical speech over Spring Break, as presentations will begin on Thursday, 3-24 =

=[|NOTE CARD PREPARATION] WORKSHOP=

= Thursday 3-17-11: =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about a historical person or event. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

== = = = Practice your historical speech over Spring Break, as presentations will begin on Thursday, 3-24 =

[[image:a_student_presentation.jpg width="123" height="121" align="left"]]STUDENT PRACTICE OF 3-5 min. historical person or event presentations.
Week 31 - Mar. 24-25: Historical Person or Event Speeches = Thursday 3-24-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about my chosen historical person/event. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. == == = = = = = Report: = = What was the best part of = = your Spring Break??? =

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


= Friday 3-25-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about my chosen historical person/event. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


Week 32 - Mar. 28-Apr. 1: Historical Person or Event Speeches & Career Unit Introduction = Monday 3-28-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about my chosen historical person/event. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


= Tuesday 3-29-11: = = =

== Today I will apply my knowledge in producing and delivering a coherent message for the purpose of sharing information about my chosen historical person/event. I will also apply my skills of evaluation to both myself and my classmates. ==

>Reflect, reflect, reflect: Pick up all peer evaluations while your speech video is being downloaded and then watch and self evaluate your speech.


= Wednesday 3-30-11: = = =

On a 1/4 sheet, write down your complete and thoughtful definition of plagiarism, including types or examples of what you believe constitutes plagiarism.
[|Plagiarism Review]: What It Is & How to Avoid It

= Thursday 3-31-11: = = = = =

Today I will //**explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life**//.


= Friday 4-1-11: = = =

Today I will //**explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life.**//


Week 33 - Apr. 4-8: Resume Building Workshop = Monday 4-4-11: = = =

= = =Craig Schroeder, human resource coordinator at Menards Shelby Distribution Center, will be sharing with us the ins and outs of resumes and what today's employers are looking for in prospective employees and their resumes.=



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= Tuesday 4-5-11: = = =

- Only read the article and summarize it in the reading connections
On your resume ideas sheet, brainstorm all the different leadership roles you have had in middle school and high school (e.g., 4-H officer, class officer, team captain), all the extra-curricular activities you've been involved in, and all the different community experiences you have been a part of in middle school and high school (e.g., 4-H, youth group activities, helping neighbors, etc.).

Reviewing the Purpose of a Resume
http://essayinfo.com/resume/resume_importance.php http://www.theresumeclinic.com/includes/article_importanceofaresume.php http://www.infozee.com/application-issues/resume.htm

= Wednesday 4-6-11: = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. ==

On your resume idea sheet, brainstorm a list of all the jobs you have held (e.g., babysitting, Fareway, farmwork, mowing, etc.) and brainstorm a list of your strengths (of both personality and skills).

=Power Words=

=Help Wanteds - What positions can you apply for?=

= = = Thursday 4-7-11: = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. Additionally, I will incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing. ==

On your resume idea sheet, describe how you would like a prospective employer to view you. What do you want them to think and know about you?

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=Resume Workshop Begins:=

>Complete your education information
= Friday 4-8-11: (Mrs. Hartwig gone - Mrs. Saluk here) = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. Additionally, I will incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing. ==

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On your resume idea sheet, brainstorm a list of questions you have about the application process.

=Resume Workshop Continues=

>Complete your skills or special qualifications
Week 34 - Apr. 11-15: Resume Building Workshop = Monday 4-11-11: (Mrs. Hartwig gone - Mrs. Saluk here) = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. Additionally, I will incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing. ==

= = On your resume idea sheet, brainstorm a list of questions you have about the interview process.

=__Resume Workshop Continues__=

>Complete references section
= Tuesday 4-12-11: = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. Additionally, I will incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing. ==

=Resume Workshop with Community Editors =

= = = Wednesday 4-13-11: = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. Additionally, I will incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing. ==

=__Letter of Applications Intro__= =>Choose two positions for which to apply = = (You will be accepted for an interview for one of the two positions for which you apply.) = =>Record with Mrs. Hartwig the two positions for which you want to apply = =>Complete Objective section of Resume = =>Review letters of application examples = 

= = = Thursday 4-14-11: = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. Additionally, I will incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing. ==

=__Letters of Application Workshop__= =Complete your two letters of application for your chosen positions=

= Friday 4-15-11: = = =

== Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life. I will also apply writing skills and strategies to effectively communicate in a variety of genres with various audiences, including employment situations. Additionally, I will incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing. == == = = = = =REMINDER: Your 2nd and last reading annotation is= =due by midnight tonight=



=RESUMES & COVER LETTERS MUST BE DONE AND SUBMITTED TODAY =

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Get a laptop and open your resume and both letters of application
===<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Place your open journal next to your laptop so that each person who proofs your resume & letters can give constructive feedback on the following: ===

<span style="color: #ff3400; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">>NO sentences on the resumes
===<span style="color: #ff3400; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">>Does the objective reference the applicant's 1 )prospective position or career field, 2) skills/personality, and 3) goal of achievement in the new position? === ===<span style="color: #ff3400; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">>Do the letters include 1) the position applying for, 2) the source you found the position in ("Atlantic School-to-Work Newsletter"), 3) a reference to how the applicant can benefit the company, 4) a definite show of interest in the position and an interview, and 5) a reference to contacting the applicant? ===

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">***RESUMES AND LETTERS OF APPLICATIONS DUE IN HARD COPY AT THE END OF CLASS**
Week 35 - April 18-22: Shakespeare Celebration!! = Monday 4-18-11: =

[[image:achieve3000.jpg width="140" height="56"]]"Shakespeare Goes to Afghanistan"
= = = = = = = = = = =All about [|Shakespeare!]= = =

= Tuesday 4-19-11: =

Today I will use a variety of strategies and skills to interpret and understand complex literature and vocabulary.


=Intro to Macbeth= = = =[|Macbeth Interactive Graphic Novel]= = Act I Scenes 1-3 = = Summarize Act I using GIST for each act summary.=

= = = = = = = Wednesday 4-20-11: CAREER DAY AT AHS = = =

Today I will explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life.
= Thursday 4-21-11: =

Today I will use a variety of strategies and skills to interpret and understand complex literature and vocabulary.


= = =[|Macbeth Interactive Graphic Novel]= = Act I Scenes 4-7 & Act II Scenes 1-2 = = Summarize Acts I & II using GIST for each act summary.=

= = = Friday 4-22-11: = = =

Today I will use a variety of strategies and skills to interpret and understand complex literature and vocabulary.


= = =[|Macbeth Interactive Graphic Novel]= = Act II Scenes 3-4 & Act III Scene 1 = = Summarize Acts II & III using GIST for each act summary.=

Week 36 - April 25-29: Shakespeare Celebration!! = Monday 4-25-11: =

Today I will use a variety of strategies and skills to interpret and understand complex literature and vocabulary.


= = =[|Macbeth Interactive Graphic Novel]= = Act III Scenes 2-6 & Act IV Scene 1 = = Summarize Acts III & IV using GIST for each act summary.=

= Tuesday 4-26-11: =

Today I will use a variety of strategies and skills to interpret and understand complex literature and vocabulary.


= = =[|Macbeth Interactive Graphic Novel]= = Act IV Scenes 2-3 & V Scenes 1-4 = = Summarize Act V using GIST for each act summary.=

= Wednesday 4-27-11: =

Today I will use a variety of strategies and skills to interpret and understand complex literature and vocabulary.


= = =[|Macbeth Interactive Graphic Novel]= = Act V Scenes 5-8 = = >Summarize Act V using GIST for each act summary.=

__ahs2011.student@gmail.com__
= Thursday 4-28-11: =

Today's //Macbeth// Theme writing assignment is due by the end of class TOMORROW.
= (in the mac lab today) = == = = =With your best writing skills, choose one of the eight writing topics to demonstrate your understanding of Shakespeare's //Macbeth//. Your thoughtful reflection on any of the writing prompts should result in a solid 5-paragraph essay in double-spaced, 12-pt. Times New Roman font. =

= Friday 4-29-11: =

Today's writing assignment is due by the end of class. Everyone will turn in their writing before leaving class.
= = == = = =Continue writing your 5-paragraph essay from your choice of the eight writing topics to demonstrate your understanding of Shakespeare's //Macbeth//. Your thoughtful reflection on any of the writing prompts should result in a solid 5-paragraph essay in double-spaced, 12-pt. Times New Roman font. =

Week 37 - May 2-6: Short Stories & Creative Writing = Monday 5-2-11: (in the mac lab today) = = =

== Today I will read non-fiction in order to analyze the connection between reading and writing. I will also write on demand while focusing on the topic with ample supporting details and little or no extraneous information .==

=Complete the year-end reading assessment=



Today's writing assignment is due by the end of class. Everyone will turn in their writing before leaving class.
== = = =With your best writing skills, complete the following sentence in a well-developed essay of at least 1 page, double-spaced, 12-pt. Times New Roman font. "I wish... " Be thoughtful. Be complete. Be focused. Be honest. "I wish... " =

= Tuesday 5-3-11: (English cart today) =

== Today I will read non-fiction in order to analyze the connection between reading and writing. I will also write on demand while focusing on the topic with ample supporting details and little or no extraneous information .==

="Write it Down!"=

Today's writing assignment is due by the end of class. Everyone will turn in their writing before leaving class.
== = = =With your best writing skills, complete the following sentence in a well-developed essay of at least 1 page, double-spaced, 12-pt. Times New Roman font. "If someone asked me who I **//really//** am, I would have to say that... " Be thoughtful. Be complete. Be focused. Be honest. "If someone asked me who I **//really//** am, I would have to say that..." =

= Wednesday 5-4-11: (in the mac lab today) =

Today's writing assignment is due by the end of class. Everyone will turn in their writing before leaving class.
== = = =With your best writing skills, complete the following sentence in a well-developed essay of at least 1 page, double-spaced, 12-pt. Times New Roman font. "The thing that annoys me the most is... " Be thoughtful. Be complete. Be focused. Be honest. "The thing that annoys me the most is... " =

= Thursday 5-5-11: (English cart today) =

Today's writing assignment is due by the end of class. Everyone will turn in their writing before leaving class.
== = = =With your best writing skills, complete the following sentence in a well-developed essay of at least 1 page, double-spaced, 12-pt. Times New Roman font. "If I could change one thing about... " Be thoughtful. Be complete. Be focused. Be honest. "If I could change one thing about..." =

= Friday 5-6-11: (in the mac lab today) =

Today's writing assignment is due by the end of class. Everyone will turn in their writing before leaving class.
= = == =__Musical Chairs Writing:__= == Open up MS Word and format the document in double-spaced font. Think of what creative story you want to write about and come up with a title. Then save this document to the desktop. Next, compose the beginning of that creative story with a strong opening paragraph. When the music stops, finish your sentence and move to the computer in front of you (or to the back of the row to your left if you are currently in the front seat). Then you will read the new story in front of you and continue this new story in a creative way. When the music stops its final time, we will read the stories aloud and see what creativity has blossomed in the imaginations of our classmates. ==

Week 38 - May 9-13: Interviews 101 Workshop = Monday 5-9-11: =

[[image:achieve3000.jpg]]"Forget Emails"
= = = >Brainstorm a list of questions you have about the interview process. = = >Also, if you have ever experienced an interview, please write a summary of your experience, how it made you feel, and what you learned from it. = = >Lastly, brainstorm a list of elements of interviews that you feel make you nervous. = = = == = = = >Silent reading when done = = >Read short stories from last week. =

= Tuesday 5-10-11: =

Today I will //**explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life**//.
= =

= >Also brainstorm a list of skills you hope to be able to share with your interviewers .=
 * >In your journal, write two questions you expect to be asked in an interview. **
 * >Then write your best answer to those questions. **

=__<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Interviews, Interviews, Interviews... __=

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**>What the pros have to say... //Reader's Digest// and //What Color is Your Parachute?// tips**
=<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">media type="file" key="6 tips.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left" = = = = = =﻿=

=<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On your 1/4 sheet, write down the 6 tips this clip shares. =

=media type="file" key="how to dress for interview.mp4" align="left" width="300" height="300"= = = = = = = = = =What are the rules to follow on dressing for interview?=

= =

= = = >Silent reading when done = = >Read short stories from last week. =

= Wednesday 5-11-11: =

Today I will //**explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life**//.
= >Interview Tips from the pros = = (videos & //What Color is Your Parachute?// by Richard N. Bolles) = media type="file" key="Interview prep.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left" = = = = = = =On your 1/4 sheet, write down the gentleman's two main points.=

media type="file" key="interview tips.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left"

= = = =

=On your 1/4 sheet, write down the 9 tips they share.=

=<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">media type="file" key="Bad Job Interview!.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left" = = = = = = = = = = = =<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now that we know what TO DO, evaluate what mistakes this gentleman interviewer makes. =

= = == = = = >Silent reading when done = = >Read short stories from last week. =

= Thursday 5-12-11: =



Today I will //**explore the ways individual talents and skills can be used for productive outcomes in personal and professional life**//.
=<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">-Interview Workshop = =<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Commonly asked questions = =<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**-Power Words review & more tips from <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//What Color is Your Parachute?// ** = =media type="file" key="tell me about yourself bad.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left"= = = = = = = =What mistakes did this interviewer make?=

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">media type="file" key="interview weakness.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left"
= = = = = = =What mistakes did this interviewer make?=

media type="file" key="Interview Why should we hire you.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left"

= = = = = = = = = =

=What mistakes did this interviewer make?=

== = >Silent reading when done = = >Read short stories from last week. =

= Friday 5-13-11: =

===<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">-The [|HANDSHAKE] - and other important interview Dos and Don'ts ===

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">- The THANK YOU & the END WELL
=media type="file" key="Really bad job interview.mp4" width="300" height="300" align="left"= = = = = =What kind of mistakes did this interviewer make?= =How did she begin?= =What was her handshake like?= =How did she end?=

= = == = = = >Silent reading when done = = >Read short stories from last week. =

= = Week 39 - May 16-20: //Interviews// = Monday 5-16-11: =

== Today I will consider my audience of a prospective employer and the variables in the speaking situation of a job interview. I will also use appropriate content and conventions for the purpose, audience, occasion, and context of an interview. ==



= = = = = = = INTERVIEW WORKSHOP: = = = = = = = = = = Today you will get to work on = = completing your interview preparation = = by thoughtfully composing answers = = to the most commonly asked = = questions in interviews. =

= =

= = = = = = = Tuesday 5-17-11: =

=== Today I will write on demand while focusing on the topic with ample supporting details and little or no extraneous information. I will also consider my audience of a prospective employer and the variables in the speaking situation of a job interview. I will also use appropriate content and conventions for the purpose, audience, occasion, and context of an interview.===

==Next Fall, thanks to our local Family Crisis Support Network, we will be blessed with a presentation by [|Alex Flinn], author of the novel __[|Beastly]__ (which was made into a movie), __Fade to Black__, __Breathing Underwater__, __Breaking Point__, and several other novels. In order to maximize our school's experience with this author who writes about real-life issues teens deal with every day, I would like to have an honest, in-your-face assessment of the state of our school from you, the students who make up our school. This is your chance to BE REAL and HAVE A VOICE. But we need all of you; one student's perspective, one parent's perspective, or one teacher's perspective will not give an accurate depiction of what being a teen in 2011 small-town Iowa is really like. So please get a laptop and share your hard-core, honest perception of the state of our school, considering the following issues:==

= alcohol & drug use, dating & sex , cheating & academic abuse , and bullying & social conflicts .=

==It is vitally important that you understand your description of these issues in our school is IN NO WAY intended to get anyone in trouble, be used to "nark" on anyone, nor provide specific information on any individual. The purpose is simply to BE REAL. While I normally remind you to save all your work and to be sure you develop your writing using the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How of the topic being discussed, the rules for this writing are a little different in order to ensure the information provided gives us an honest, accurate idea of the state of our school but NOT SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUALS. Therefore, please make sure you follow these instructions:==

Thank you for being real and giving an honest reflection.


= = = = = = = INTERVIEW WORKSHOP: = = = = = = = = = = When done with your writing assignment, = = continue working on completing = = your interview preparation = = by thoughtfully composing answers = = to the most commonly asked = = questions in interviews. =

= Wednesday 5-18-11: =

== Today I will consider my audience of a prospective employer and the variables in the speaking situation of a job interview. I will also use appropriate content and conventions for the purpose, audience, occasion, and context of an interview. ==

Describe in detail (step-by-step) how you are going to enter your interview appointment, greet the interviewer, and proceed with the interview. Be specific with all the actions and attitudes you intend to consciously use in your interview. Writing them out will help you act on them instead of simply knowing you "should" do them.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">[[image:interview.jpg width="193" height="186"]]Interview Role Play Continued
= Thursday 5-19-11: =

== Today I will consider my audience of a prospective employer and the variables in the speaking situation of a job interview. I will also use appropriate content and conventions for the purpose, audience, occasion, and context of an interview. == = = =media type="file" key="Eng2R Interview Reminders.mov" width="300" height="300"= = [|Reminders] from Mrs. Hartwig = = =

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">[[image:interview.jpg width="193" height="186"]]Interview Role Play Continued
= =

= Friday 5-20-11: =

== Today I will consider my audience of a prospective employer and the variables in the speaking situation of a job interview. I will also use appropriate content and conventions for the purpose, audience, occasion, and context of an interview. == = = = Mock Interviews =

Week 40 - May 23-24: //Semester Tests over the following units this semester:// //1) Outline & its Purpose,// //2) Communication Process,// //3) Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication,// //4) Speeches// //5) Resumes & Interviews// = Monday 5-23-11: Periods 1 & 3 (4th period study hall) = = Tuesday 5-24-11: Periods 4 (3rd period study hall) =