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English 4 CP ...Through the study of various genres of literature, students will develop a greater understanding of the individual’s role in society, with a particular focus on how his or her decisions and actions can affect the general social order. Themes discussed may include the individual’s ability to cope with new and difficult situations, transition to a new stage of life, and the potentially productive or counter-productive effects of struggling against the accepted societal norm...  (Taken from the official English 4 CP Curriculum)

Outstanding Assignments & Other HANDOUTS Research Project - Slide Show Research Project - Book Summary Stand by Me - Writing Assignment Outline for Biography Sample Biography 5-para outline worksheet introduction para worksheet Handout for Body Paragraphs Handout for Closing Paragraphs _______________ _______________________ _______________________

DAILY PLANS English 4 CP Mods 7-8, 11-12, & 13-14 ***Updated 5/17/12*** FOR THE PERIOD OF 5/14-5/18 Common Core State Standards: For lesson planning Reading: Literature Grades 11-12: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Reading: Informational Text Grades 11-12: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Writing Grades 11-12: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaking & Listening Grades 11-12: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Language Grades 11-12: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Weekly Objective 5/14-5/18: Monday will begin with a lesson in plagiarism. As seniors getting ready to go to college, it is imperative that the students understand the different types of plagiarism. Students will use one of the shortened periods this week to write a thank-you note to a teacher that has helped them throughout their high school career. The rest of the week will consist of students will finish up there research projects by presenting their power points to the class. These presentations should review a smidgen of the material they presented in earlier papers and finish by indicating to the audience what they will be taking away from the book they chose. The rubric for the project is as follows: · 7-10 Slide Power Point · Here is what you need: o Title Slide o 1-2 Slide(s) on the Author § You can steal from your biography o 2-3 Slides about how the book was written § Specifics · How it was set up · What it’s about o 2-3 Slides about what you will take from this book § Intended Message § Impact it had on you § The one specific part of the book that was the most important o 1-2 Slide(s) § Opinion – Recommend it to another??? · Grading o 2 pts – Title slide o 4 pts – Author o 4 pts – Book setup o 4 pts – Message of the book o 2 pts – opinion o 5 pts – the slides o 5 pts - presentation Monday Plagiarism Lesson PART 1 Have the students grab a text book, note card, and a sheet of paper Flip to a random biography in the book and jot down five facts about the author on the note card (no complete sentences) Close the book and use only the note card to construct the paragraph Feel free to add in your own reflections about the information Read the Biogrpahy from the textbook to the class Then have 5-6 students read their papragraphs. Two things to note: #1 – None of the paragraphs sound like the text – WHICH IS GOOD #2 – None of the paragraphs sounded alike – ALSO GOOD Congratulations…you all DIDN’T plagiarize! Plagiarism Lesson PART 2 Discuss errors in regard to plagiarism that I saw in the papers and how I handled them Distribute the Plagiarism Handout with the 11 different types of plagiarism Discuss Tuesday Thank-You Note DAY! Seniors…Your moment is almost here! You are about to leave this place. “Thank God!” is probably what you are thinking. But, though you are ready to move on, I’m sure that even the most negative one of you couldn’t have had an experience that was all bad. In fact, I’m sure that there is at least one adult in this school who has done a great deal for you in one way or another. …So maybe you should take the time to thank that person. Today, you get a free 5/5 quiz grade for writing a hand-written thank-you note to a teacher, administrator, or support staff member at VHS. Things to consider putting in the note: · Be sincere and specific in regard to what you are thanking your recipient for. o If it was one situation, thoroughly recap the situation o If it was over a long period of time, try to pick out a few key moments · Let him/her know how they impacted you particularly. · Share with him/her what it was that made you pay attention to him/her · You can let him/her know how you are doing currently (especially if it’s because of their help). · You could tell him/her what your plans are in the future as well. · You can wish him/her well. I’m thinking at least ¾ of a page hand-written. IT WILL BE SENT TO THE TEACHER! So, no funny stuff! I am not reading these…because they are personal. However, I will be doing a mass email to those receiving these notes telling them to let me know if the message was inappropriate…in which case you will pay dearly. You have twenty minutes…take your time and write a good solid THANK YOU! When you are done, fold it in half (hamburger style) and write on the front: TO: (Name of Recipient) FROM: (Your Name) …And that’s it! Wednesday-Friday Students will present their Power Point Projects Grading will take place as the projects are being presented  on it.