MONDAY 07-04-2022
No School due to July 4th Holiday
TUESDAY 07-05-2022
Announcements
- Welcome to English I with Mr. DeGrandis (go ahead and Google it!)
- Pick a seat. No assigned seats unless we have to. As long as everyone is following the classroom expectations (But what are they?), we're good.
- Attendance: Please raise a hand and say, "Here!" when you hear your name. If I mispronounce it, please correct me politely.
- Monday will be your first Assessment on how to write a TREAT Paragraph!
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DO Now - None for today
Learning Target(s)
- I can explain how Mr. DeGrandis manages summer school classes including expectations for behavior, grading, use of technology, and daily routines.
- I can tell you the name of my ELA I Summer School Teacher and the name of one other student I didn't know before today + one fact about them I didn't know.
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First Day Stuff: Schedules/Student Contact Form/Bus Passes/Class Rules
- Schedules: Show Mr. DeGrandis your Summer School Schedule. Do the course name, teacher, and room number match?
- Student Contact Forms: This is mandatory for every student to complete. Print very very neatly. Verify your transportation status.
- Classroom Expectations and Consequences
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Mini-Lessons: Summer School Basics
- Introductions all the way around! Tell the class one thing you are proud of about yourself or someone you know.
- Crossing the Line Activity
- Complete the I am Someone who... activity. (Do at least 15).
- How to Pass Summer School? It's Pass or Fail!
- Be the Best Human You Can Be: How to have fun and be happy every day in summer school!
Work Time
- Join the Google CLasrrom for this class!
- Class Blog: johndegrandis4.blogspot.com
- Don't forget to bookmark it for easy access!
Assessment / Homework
- None for today.
WEDNESDAY 07-06-2021
Announcements
- Please sit next to a partner today!
- Don't forget: Monday will be your first Assessment on how to write a TREAT Paragraph!
- Login to Your Chromebook, go to the class blog at http://johndegrandis4.blogspot.com, and start the Do Now! below.
DO Now - Write it out!
- Set up your virtual notebook using Assignment 10.0 in Google Classroom. Decorate and make it your own! Then... (15 minutes)
- Period 3 - Read over your essay from yesterday and make any improvements you can.
- Model Student Tip: Write the best paragraph you can use the knowledge you already have about good writing from last year.
Learning Target(s)
- I can explain what power teaching is and how to do it.
- I can explain what a fully developed paragraph is.
- I can explain what TREAT is!
- I can set up a digital notebook!
Mini-Lesson 1: Introduction to Google Classroom
- What is Power Teaching? The Class-Yeah! and the Teach-OK!
- Power Teaching!
Complete Assignment 10.5 in Google Classroom called I'm Really Proud! This is due at the end of the period.
Model Student Tip: Write the best paragraph you can using the knowledge you already have about good writing from last year.
Mini-Lesson 2: Introduction to Google Classroom
1. Add the Kami extension to Chromebook!
1. Add the Kami extension to Chromebook!
2. Read the short story, Checkouts by Cynthia Rylant.
Assessment / Homework
- None
THURSDAY 07-07-2021
Announcements
- Check your Gmail for messages from your teacher!
Check out your grade from yesterday's Proud Moment Essay. - Login to your Chromebook, go into your Summer School Digital Notebook and create a new page and start the Do Now below.
- Monday will be your first Assessment on how to write a TREAT Paragraph!
DO Now - in your digital notebook...
ENTRY TITLE
Practice writing a single-paragraph essay.
Practice writing a single-paragraph essay.
ESSAY TOPIC
How would you describe your personality?
How would you describe your personality?
SAMPLE RESPONSE
I have a great personality! This is because I am really funny. For example, I went to a family picnic last Sunday and I told a story about how I fell off a boat which made my family laugh. This proves I am funny and have a great personality because it helped my family have fun and feel happy. Overall, I know I have a great personality.
You will have 15 minutes to complete this essay.
Don't Forget: COLOR CODE each part of TREAT!
Don't Forget: COLOR CODE each part of TREAT!
Learning Target(s)
- I can peer edit an essay using Google Docs.
- I can write a well-developed paragraph.
- I can use a rubric to improve my writing.
Mini-Lesson: Using Suggestion Mode
- Review of Checkouts by Cynthia Rylant
- Demonstration of using Suggestion Mode in Google Docs. Here is a presentation on using suggestion mode if you need to reference it.
- Using rubrics to improve my writing.
- The Calvin and Hobbs Essay - Using Evidence to Support your topic sentence.
Done? Practice Suggestion Mode and Proofreading
With a partner switch essays for assignment 12.0 TREAT Practice #2 and use the proofreading checklist below to help you make sure their work is the best it can be for grading purposes. Remember good feedback helps everyone!
Assessment / Homework
FRIDAY 07-08-2021 ASSESSMENT #1 TREAT Paragraph
Announcements
- Grab your Chromebook and start your Do Now below.
- Check your Gmail!
What to Get Done Today
1. Complete the Quiz for the short story, Checkouts if you didn't finish yesterday.
2. Complete the practice essay, assignment 11.0, in Google Classroom if you didn't finish it yesterday.
3. Complete the essay assessment, assignment 12.0, in Google Classroom for a test grade.
All are due at the end of the period today!
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