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N.E.W. English

Digital Notebook Checklist
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***Please remember to organize all your work from most recent to oldest. This means the work you have most recently completed should be shown at the top of the page (and of course clearly labeled) as shown below. However, the one exception is when we are reading a book. Keep all book summaries at the top of the unit page and in chronological order. (Again, as seen below.)


UNIT 5: READING & WRITING

April, 23rd, 2019-They Say, I Say Article 3

"Will we 'fix" the weather? Yes. Should we fix the weather? Hmmm" by Robert Krulwich
This is your opportunity to use the tools we have been using in class to write your own two paragraphs without me providing you with an outline or structure.  As you are writing remember;
  • Write two paragraphs
    • They say: What is the main point the author is making?
    • I say: Do you agree or disagree?
  • Introduce the author's full name before referring to them by their last name.
  • Include the article title
  • Include a direct quotation from the article (Honors you must integrate 2)
  • Support all points being made in both paragraphs
  • Use all resources to assist you
  • DON'T FORGET TO PROOFREAD!!
  • DON'T FORGET TO HIT PUBLISH
    • If I cannot see your work, then I cannot grade it, which means you won't get credit. 
Link to Sentence Templates

April 19, 2019- They Say, I Say Article 2

"There Are Three Types of Failure, but Only One You Should Actually Feel Bad About" by Leah Fessler
​Write your response to the second article using the following structure provided below. Please note, the outline provided is different than the first article you responded to. You may type directly to your Digital Notebook or provide a link to a document (make sure the share settings are open).
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Honors: Remember to integrate a direct quote from your second article source.

In her/his article, "_________(article title here)_______", Author X's main point/argument is that_________________. She/he emphasizes that ____________________. According to X, "_____________________________." The point X is making here is that ________________. Therefore, X argues that _________________________.

Based on the article and my own experiences/observations, I view X to be wrong/right, because ______________________.
After all, I have always believed that___________________. In fact, as an example______________________. 
  • Agree: X is surely right about ______________ because, as he/she states, ___________________, along the same lines supporting that________________.
  • Disagree: I think X is mistaken because he/she overlooks that __________________. X overlooks what I consider an important point about_________________, showing that_____________________.
As a result, ____________________.

April 11, 2019- They Say, I Say Article 1

"Social Media's Impact on Students' Mental Health Comes Into Focus" by Kira Barrett
​Write your response to the first article using the following structure provided below. You may type directly to your Digital Notebook or provide a link to a document (make sure the share settings are open).
Honors: Remember to integrate a direct quote from your second article source. 

The general argument/point made by Author X in his/her work "______(article title)_________", is that _________________. More specifically, X argues that ____________________. She/he writes, "________________________." In this passage, X is suggesting that _________________. In conclusion, X's belief is that_________________________.

In my view, X is wrong/right, because _________________________. More specifically, I believe that _________________. For example, ________________________. 
  • Agree: In fact, X similarly states that _________________, supporting that _______________________.
  • Disagree: Although X might object that _______________, I maintain that ____________________.
Therefore, I conclude that_____________________.

April 11, 2019 Active vs. Passive Voice Notes

Post your notes from our lesson about Active and Passive voice in writing. Do not simply repost the slide deck, but make sure you are writing down information in your own words. You are more likely to remember what you write, not what I write. 
Active vs. Passive Voice  Slide Deck

April 9, 2019- Annotation Notes

You were to post a photograph of the notes we went over concerning annotations in class. If you were absent, be sure to get a picture from one of your classmates.
What I'm Reading List:
​Make sure to have this document live on your notebook so I can see how you are keeping up with your reading. Remember....
1. You need to be reading something
2. You can put down a book down if you do not like it, but you have to pick a new one.
3. If you finish reading one, pick a new one
4. Bring your book every day to class.
Books I Want to Read:
Keep track of other books you would like to read. These can be ones that were made into movies you liked, or by an author you have already read, or one you heard a friend or someone else talk about. 

Use this list to help you if or when you need a new book, either because you finished the last one you picked out or because you didn't like the last one. Keep this handy so you always have something new to turn to

Daily Writing Log

In class you will be responding to a different prompt every day. You should have already shared the link to your document with me so I can see your work. Reminders:
  • You do not have to post your entires on your Digital Notebook, but can if you would like to. 
  • If you are absent from a day of class, you are still obligated to respond to that day's prompt. Make sure when you return to class to check the slide deck to see what the prompt was and what you missed. 
  • Write in complete sentences. 
  • Provided below are two links
    • One is the writing prompts for each day of class so far
    • The second has all my responses in case your are curious. (I told you I would be doing this with you.)
Daily Writing Prompts
Ms. Snider's Responses


​UNIT 4: POWER STRUGGLES IN LATIN AMERICA

In the Time of the Butterflies Chapter Summaries

SECTION 1
Chapter 1: Dede, 1994 and circa 1943
Chapter 2: Minerva, 1938, 1941, 1944
Chapter 3: Maria Teresa, 1945 to 1946
Chapter 4: Patria, 1946
SECTION 2
Chapter 5: Dede, 1994 and 1948
Chapter 6: Minerva, 1949
Chapter 7: Maria Teresa, 1953 to 1958
Chapter 8: Patria, 1959
SECTION 3:
Chapter 9: Dede, 1994 and 1960
Chapter 10: Patria, January to March 1960

January 17th, 2019- Understanding the Mirabals

This is a document which you will continue to update as you read through the novel. Keep track of the relationships within the Mirabal family, but also how each of the sisters grows and changes throughout the novel. How does each sister essentially turn into a butterfly? 

Keep this document live so I can see how you update the information as you read. Do this by either embedding the document or providing a direct link to your work. Don't forget to check your share settings!!

Graphic Organizer

February 7th, 2019--Deeper Dive: Trujillo

Read and annotate the text provided. Make sure to either define or research the words which are highlighted in green, to include within your annotations. After reading the text, respond to the questions which are provided. Be sure to answer thoughtfully and thoroughly, and in complete sentences. There is a video you must watch connected to the second question. Be sure to watch the short film in order to gain more context to answer the question, you may start the video at 2:18 to where the information you will need will begin. Once completed, post here. 

***Note: Make sure you post your document as a live document so I can see your annotations 
Deeper Dive: Trujillo

January 28th, 2019--Defining Genocide

Provide a summary of what we did in small groups this day in class to define the word genocide in small groups without knowing which word it was you were defining. Post all your notes completed in class  as well as the definition of the word genocide as stated by the United Nations, the definitions generated by the class, and what points as a class we decided to add to the U.N. definition. Then be sure to respond to the following;
  • Compare and contrast the definitions provided by the class and the definition provided by the United Nations. As a class what and why did we make changes to the U.N. definition?
  • How does this new information and our definition inform the reading of In the Time of the Butterflies?
  • Where can we see signs or examples of this already in the text? Are there signs of foreshadowing of what we have read so far? If so what?

***If you were absent this day in class, be sure to check in with one of your group members to share and collect notes.

January 28th, 2019--TOB Vocabulary 2

Either embed or post a link to your vocabulary work here. You should have completed the explore and explain sections of your vocabulary work prior to completing the next step on Jupiter. Vocabulary assessment on 2/12
TOB Vocabulary 2

January 22nd, 2019- Providing Context for the Novel

In class we will go over important information which will help provide you with further information that will better help you understand the context and time in which the novel took place. Take notes from the slide deck and post here.

DO NOT simply write each word you see in the presentation, but rather write notes in your own words! You are more likely to remember when you summarize and take notes in your own words.
Link to Slide Deck for Notes

January 15th, 2019- Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Research Notes

January 15th, 2019- Avoiding Plagiarism Notes

January 9th, 2019-Trujillo & The Mirabal Sisters

The assignment is posted on Google Classroom. Read and annotate the article provided and then respond the questions provided at the end of the article. Academic students read the first article provided. Post here once completed.
Honors students: complete both articles provided

***NOTE: In the directions you are told to define within your annotations the words which are highlighted in green. There was tech difficulty so the highlights were not saved when the assignment was posted. Please do not stress about finding those words, focus on your own guided annotations while reading. 
Trujillo & The Mirabal Sisters

January 7th, 2019-TOB Vocabulary 1

Either embed or post a link to your vocabulary work here. You should have completed the explore and explain sections of your vocabulary work prior to completing the next step on Jupiter. Vocabulary assessment on 1/24
TOB Vocabulary 1


UNIT 3: HEALTH and AFRICA

Class Writing Notes

Either imbed or provide a working link to your notes you have been taking on writing throughout this unit. Don't forget to make sure your document is able to been seen by checking shared settings.
Writing NOtes

Reading Resources Graphic Organizer

Either imbed or provide a working link to your graphic organizer you should have been using for all the reading provided to you for this unit. Have the organizer completed, including links to your annotations for each article.
LInk to Completed Graphic Organizer


UNIT 2: EDUCATION

Persepolis Reading Summaries & Allusions

The Veil:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Bicycle: 
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Water Cell:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Persepolis:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Reading Section 1 Allusions
  • Allusion 1 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 2 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 3 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 4 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 5 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
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​The Letter:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Party: 
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Heroes:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Moscow:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Reading Section 2 Allusions
  • Allusion 1 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 2 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 3 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 4 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 5 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)

The Sheep:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Trip: 
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The F-14s:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Reading Section 3 Allusions
  • Allusion 1 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 2 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 3 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 4 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 5 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)

The The Jewels:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Key: 
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Wine:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Cigarette:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Reading Section 4 Allusions
  • Allusion 1 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 2 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 3 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 4 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 5 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)

The Passport:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Kim Wilde: 
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Shabbat:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

The Dowry:
Provide a summary of the chapter. Touch on the main points that are important to the story line.

Reading Section 5 Allusions
  • Allusion 1 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 2 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • Allusion 3 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 4 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
  • HONORS Allusion 5 (Provide page number, explanation, and importance to the story)
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November 7, 2018- End of Reading Reflection: Persepolis

Reflect on the reading. Post your reflection here. Make sure to proofread and answer all questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.

Type your response directly to your website or provide a link to your finished response.

Relection Questions

October 22, 2018 - Education Article Stations

For each reading station provide a small summary of what the reading was about and answer each of the discussion questions. On your document where you are writing your responses, make sure to have the station number, the title of the article, followed by your written summary and responses. Use complete sentences and write in paragraph form.
Link To Your Completed Work

October 12, 2018 - Introduction to Persepolis

You were to read an article and take notes about the author and read the introduction to the book we will begin reading in class; Persepolis
link to your completed notes

October 8, 2018 - Literary Devices Vocabulary

You were given new vocabulary: Literary Devices 
​You must post your completed work.
Link to your Completed vocabulary notes

October 4, 2018 - Introduction to the graphic novel assignment

This is where you watched videos, studied new vocabulary and created a Bitmoji
link to your Completed assignment


UNIT 1: RACISM

Privilege Station Notes

Provide a link or images of your notes and the notes of your teammates for the Privilege Stations you worked at and discussed
link to fInished assignment (or photograph is fine)

September 6, 2018 - Checking Credibility

link to Finished assignment

August 24, 2018 - Reflection

link to Finished Assignment