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Literature, English Language Arts & Social Studies

Upper School - South Whidbey Academy

Tuesday                               April 30th, 2013

Approximately ≈25 full class periods until the end of the year

csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

http://swasnelling.blogspot.com/

Presentation - Seth Townsend - Coursera vs. Conventional

DOL 12

“Ah, Beatrice, my dear, caustic niece, bide your tongue. He has done good for Don Pedro. He will be with us soon enough, and you can utter your barbs directly to Benedick himself,” counseled Leonato.

DOL 13

“Yes, he is a good soldier, my lady, and a better friend. Sir Benedick – his bat fowling mouth nonetheless – is a valiant man,” replied the messenger wryly.

Shakespeare Insult of the day - Droning fen-sucked foot-licker

Analogy

VITRIOL :BITTER

A) hindsight : perfect

B) alabaster : white

C) buoyancy : light

D) equilibrium : just

E) jubilation : biblical

Apex - see shared doc “last name apex”

Revision - 4 units, complete writing activities in online google doc for unit 1 only, TST for all units - TST copy question/topic and your response in online apex doc - make sure you include apex id number

Kittens

English 100 Units 1, 2, 7, 8

Kats

English 200 Units 1, 3, 4, 7

Book Report - Google Presentation Document - Book cover original drawing, character, setting and plot discussion (use apex knowledge). Divide jobs between group members. Produce one document and present.

Period 2, 3 and 4

Archaeology

Langley Building Life Stories

Post 89

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Literature, English Language Arts & Social Studies

Upper School - South Whidbey Academy

Monday                                               April 29th, 2013

Approximately ≈26 full class periods until the end of the year

csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

http://swasnelling.blogspot.com/

DOL 11

“So, how many enemies has he killed and eaten in the war? When he was last in Messina, Benedick fancied himself an amorous lady killer. He feigned love,” Beatrice continued, “and challenged Cupid himself with his disdain for marriage.”

DOL 12

“Ah, Beatrice, my dear, caustic niece, bide your tongue. He has done good for Don Pedro. He will be with us soon enough, and you can utter your barbs directly to Benedick himself,” counseled Leonato.

Analogy

ARTICULATE : MUTE

A) graceful : klutzy

B) spectacular : showy

C) ornate : elegant

D) embellished : superficial

E) excruciating : painful

Apex - see shared doc “last name apex”

Revision - 4 units, complete writing activities in online google doc for unit 1 only, TST for all units - TST copy question/topic and your response in online apex doc - make sure you include apex id number

Kittens

English 100 Units 1, 2, 7, 8

Kats

English 200 Units 1, 3, 4, 7

Book Report - Google Presentation Document - Book cover original drawing, character, setting and plot discussion (use apex knowledge). Divide jobs between group members. Produce one document and present.

Period 2

DOL 12

Wow, Bertha rummaged for unfortunate, grotesque Hairy under the bed, in the fridge, and behind the boots in the closet.

DOL 13

Bertha searched everywhere and could not find Hairy, yet she still hears dolorous sobs echoing through the trashed, messy apartment.

Analogy

SENATE : CONGRESS :: LOBBY : HOTEL

A) cinema : theater

B) lobby : hotel

C) judge : chamber

D) government : democracy

Read Aloud/Read Along

Give Me Liberty - Chapter 37 or page 313

Witch of Blackbird Pond - Chapter 20 page 226

Schoology Quizzes -

Liberty and Witch Quiz 1 - some need to take this one

Liberty, Witch and Becca Quiz - everyone

Period 3

Online Study Hall

Period 4

HS Reflection

MS Expeditionary Learning -

Mary Donaty

lamalou@whidbey.com

Edge of Nowhere - Chapter 18

Work on page 2 of chapter 1 of My Novel

Transfer and Expand field notes in Expeditionary Journal

Post 88

Learn to Live

Literature, English Language Arts & Social Studies

Upper School - South Whidbey Academy

Thursday                                               April 25th, 2013

Approximately ≈27 full class periods until the end of the year

csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

http://swasnelling.blogspot.com/

Period 1 -

DOL 10

The messenger that had brought the letter replied without rancor, “Oh, Sir Benedick returns with Don Pedro, and he is as pleasant as ever with his barbs and quips.”

DOL 11

so how many enemys has he killed and eaten in the war when he was last in messina benedick fancied himself an amorous lady killer he feigned love beatrice continues and challenged cupid himself with his disdain for marriage

Analogy

PRECEPT : GUIDANCE

A) chord : music

B) footnote : connotation

C) mathematician : numbers

D) epilogue : introduction

E) alibi : defense

Continue Apex Push to Complete all units

Individual progress conferences

Kittens

English 100 Units 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

Kats

English 200 Units 1, 3, 4, 7, 10

Period 2

DOL 11

She heard Hairy’s laments and she slithered to his apartment to investigate. Oh, boy! She found the door ajar and a total mess inside but Hairy was nowhere to be seen.

Read Aloud/Read Along

Give Me Liberty - Chapter 36 or page 302-3

Witch of Blackbird Pond - Chapter 20

Schoology Quizzes -

Liberty and Witch Quiz 1 - some need to take this one

Liberty, Witch and Becca Quiz - everyone

Period 3

Online Study Hall

Period 4

HS Reflection

MS Expeditionary Learning -

Write one thing you learned or liked or both and email to Mary Donaty at lamalou@whidbey.com
Put name and pic with email

Edge of Nowhere - Chapter 18

Work on page 2 of chapter 1 of My Novel

Transfer and Expand field notes in Expeditionary Journal

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Literature, English Language Arts & Social Studies

Upper School - South Whidbey Academy

Welcome Guest Instructor

Wednesday                            April 24th, 2013

Approximately ≈28 full class periods until the end of the year

csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

http://swasnelling.blogspot.com/

Period 1 - students to the DOL warm-up activity as a group with one student working the document from the podium remote keyboard and trackpad

DOL 9 (yesterday)

“For whom are you asking, Niece?” queried Leonato amiably.  

“My cousin means Signior Benedick of Padua,” Hero said with a wink, a smile, and a pat for Beatrice.

DOL 10

The messenger that had brought the letter replied without rancor, “Oh, Sir Benedick returns with Don Pedro, and he is as pleasant as ever with his barbs and quips...”

Analogy

CAULDRON :POT

A) vibration : perception

B) pictograph : symbol

C) favor : currency

D) luminary : phantasm

E) paragon : light

Continue Apex Push to Complete all units

Kittens

English 100 Units 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

Kats

English 200 Units 1, 3, 4, 7, 10

Period 2

DOL 11

She heard Hairy’s laments and she slithered to his apartment to investigate. Oh, boy! She found the door ajar and a total mess inside but Hairy was nowhere to be seen.

Read Aloud/Read Along

Give Me Liberty - Chapter 35

Witch of Blackbird Pond - Chapter 20

Schoology Quizzes -

Liberty and Witch Quiz 1 - some need to take this one

Liberty, Witch and Becca Quiz - everyone

Edge of Nowhere - Chapter 18

Work on page 2 of chapter 1 of My Novel

Transfer and Expand field notes in Expeditionary Journal

Period 3

Online Study Hall

Period 4

Yearbook

Post 86

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Literature, English Language Arts & Social Studies

Upper School - South Whidbey Academy

Tuesday                             April 23rd, 2013

Approximately ≈29 full class periods until the end of the year

csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

http://swasnelling.blogspot.com/

Period 1 -

DOL 8

In the spacious and well-appointed living room of his estate, Leonato reads the letter to his doting daughter and niece.  

“Is Signior Mountanto returning with him?” asked Beatrice who was trying to appear nonchalant as she sat on a green, high- backed couch.

DOL 9

who are you asking for neice queried leonato amiably.  my cousin means signior benedick of padua hero said with a wink a smile and patted beatrice

Analogy

PRAGMATIC : PRACTICAL

A) irritating : pleasing

B) tenacious : faltering

C) opaque : translucent

D) trivial : negligible

E) unusual : ludicrous

Response #19

Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story

In a few sentences tell what you think about this 18 minute talk. Make a statement or two and tell why you make that statement (or two).

Please use a good heading with the response number (19) and a date.

Thank You

Dates for Beyond the Book Reports

Continue Apex Push to Complete all units

Individual conferences -

Kits - Molly, Brandon

Kats - Davin, Karri, AJ,

Seth (Tuesday Berklee School Music - A Coursera Journey)

Kittens

English 100 Units 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

Kats

English 200 Units 1, 3, 4, 7, 10

Period 2, 3 and 4

Expeditionary Place-Based Learning

Mary Donaty- Paradise Found Fiber Farm

Schoology Quizzes -

Liberty and Witch Quiz 1 - some need to take this one

Liberty, Witch and Becca Quiz - everyone

Edge of Nowhere - Chapter 18

Work on page 2 of chapter 1 of My Novel

Transfer and Expand field notes in Expeditionary Journal

Post 85

Live to Learn

Literature, English Language Arts & Social Studies

Upper School - South Whidbey Academy

Monday                          April 22nd, 2013

Approximately ≈30 full class periods until the end of the year

csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

http://swasnelling.blogspot.com/

Period 1 -

DOL 7

September 15, 1603

My Dear Leonato,

Two of my companions and I are returning home after quenching the rebellion of Don John, my varlet of a half brother. We soon will arrive in Messina, and we look forward to seeing you and your fetching ladies again.

Yours truly,

Don Pedro

DOL 8

In the spacious and well-appointed living room of his estate, Leonato reads the letter to his doting daughter and niece.  

“Is Signior Mountanto returning with him?” asked Beatrice who was trying to appear nonchalant as she sat on a green, high- backed couch.

Analogy

BISHOP: ORDAINED

A) palace : stately

B) transgression : acceptable

C) cliché : intrepid

D) loft : unattainable

E) character : humorous

Response #19

Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story

In a few sentences tell what you think about this 18 minute talk. Make a statement or two and tell why you make that statement (or two).

Please use a good heading with the response number (19) and a date.

Thank You

Dates for Beyond the Book Reports

Continue Apex Push to Complete all units

Individual conferences -

Kits - Sammi, Hunter and Molly

Kats - Christoph, Davin, Phillip, Karri, AJ, Jessica, Seth (Tuesday Berklee School Music - A Coursera Journey)

Kittens

English 100 Units 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

Kats

English 200 Units 1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11

Period 2

DOL 9

poor sad woebegone hairy was totally destroyed and his heart was broken and stomped on and abused

DOL 10

Bertha Boa was a sweet, thoughtful, and kind serpent.

Analogy

COWARDLY:BRAVE

A) numerous : many

B) foolish : wise

C) awful : dreadful

D) anxious : nervous

Two Historical Novels - Read Aloud/Read Along

Witch of Blackbird Pond - chapter 19 - 42 pages yet to come

Give Me Liberty - Chapter 35 - 50 pages to go

Schoology Quizzes -

Liberty and Witch Quiz 1 - some need to take this one

Liberty, Witch and Becca Quiz - everyone

Period 3

Online Study Hall

Period 4

Expeditionary Place-Based Learning

Edge of Nowhere - Chapter 18

Work on page 2 of chapter 1 of My Novel

Transfer and Expand field notes in Expeditionary Journal

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Learn to Live

Literature, English Language Arts & Social Studies

Upper School - South Whidbey Academy

Snelling school email address (for sharing) - csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

Thursday                                               April 18, 2013

Approximately ≈31 full class periods until the end of the year

csnelling@sw.wednet.edu

http://swasnelling.blogspot.com/

Period 1 -

DOL 6

On the momentous day when our tale commences, Leonato received a letter from Don Pedro’s messenger. It read:

DOL 7

september 15 1603 my dear leonato me and 2 of my companions are returning home after quenching the rebellion of don john my varlet of a half brother. we will soon arrive in messina and we look forward to seeing you and your fetching ladies again. yours truly don pedro

Analogy

ALTRUISM : SELFISHNESS

A) alacrity : clarity

B) passion : fervor

C) levity : flippancy

D) gravity : momentum

E) impartiality : bias

Response #18

Rose George - “Let’s Talk Crap. Seriously”

Write a paragraph length response.

Give a title to your response.

Make sure you have 5 or more complete sentences and the piece has a heading with the response number and the date.

Add all this to the top of your online journal.

Continue Apex Push to Complete all units

Individual conferences

Kittens

English 100 Units 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

Kats

English 200 Units 1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11

Period 2

DOL 8

His demeanor was like that of a dog who had lost its favorite squeaky toy, missed supper, and been scolded.

DOL 9

poor sad woebegone hairy was totally destroyed and his heart was broken and stomped on and abused

Analogy

DEMOCRACY : GOVERNMENT

A) master : slave

B) storm : blizzard

C) sonnet : poem

D) tribe : family

Two Historical Novels - Read Aloud/Read Along

Witch of Blackbird Pond - page 202 - 47 pages to go

Give Me Liberty - Chapter 35 - 50 pages to go

Schoology Quizzes -

Liberty and Witch Quiz 1 - some need to take this one

Liberty, Witch and Becca Quiz - everyone

Period 3

Online Study Hall

Period 4

HS Weekly Reflection

Expeditionary Place-Based Learning

Edge of Nowhere - Chapter 17

Work on page 2 of chapter 1 of My Novel

Transfer and Expand field notes in Expeditionary Journal