English 2 - Quarter 3

"There are no shortcuts to the top.

In the end, it’s all about doing the hard work."

Thomas Sowell 

Assignment & Task Calendar

Week 21: January 20 - 24

Quote of the Week

“I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.” 

— Winston Churchill

#45 - Bell Work
#45 - Title

Monday, January 20

Student Holiday


Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, January 24 


Question

What is text structure / organization?


Lesson

We will read, analyze, annotate, take notes, and discuss various genre characteristics and elements of both informational and argumentative text.  


Strategy

Rhetorical situation

Rhetorical appeals

Strategies & Techniques

Text structure


Readings

"'Living Wage' Kills Jobs" by Thomas Sowell

"Living Wage in the United States" by John Doe


Activity

I will create an ATC response using Thomas Sowell's essay, "'Living Wage' Kills Jobs." Choose two of the four question below to create and complete an outline.  Of the two outlines you created, choose one to create and complete an ATC essay response. 


#45 - Bell Work 

#46 - Comparing & Contrasting Argumentative & Informational Text - Analysis Essay


Week 4: August 28 - September 1

Quote of the Week

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." 

— Psalm 90:12

#10 E2 Bell Work: August 29 - September 1

Monday, August 26


Question

What


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Tuesday, August 27


Question

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Wednesday, August 28


Question

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Thursday, August 29


Question

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Friday, August 30


Question

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Week 5: September 4 - 8 Click Here →

Objective


Daily Lesson Frames

Monday, 4 September

Tuesday, 5 September

Wednesday, 6 September

Thursday, 7 September

Friday, 8 September

Quote of the Week

“When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination."  

— Thomas Sowell

#13 E2 Bell Work: September 5 - 9

Monday, September 2


Student Holiday 


Tuesday, September 3


Question

What


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Wednesday, September 4


Question

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Thursday, September 5


Question

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Friday, September 6


Question

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Week 6: September 11 - 15 Click Here →

Objectives


Daily Lesson Frames

Monday, 11 September

Tuesday, 12 September

Wednesday, 13 September

Thursday, 14 September

Friday, 15 September

Quote of the Week

“The autumn leaves blew over the moonlit pavement in such a way as to make the girl who was moving there seem fixed to a sliding walk, letting the motion of the wind and the leaves carry her forward."  

— Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

#15 E2 Bell Work: September 12 - 16

Monday, September 9


Question

What


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Tuesday, September 10


Question

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Wednesday, September 11


Question

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Thursday, September 12


Question

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Friday, September 13


Student Holiday

Week 7: September 18 - 22 Click Here →

Objectives

Daily Lesson Frames

Monday, 18 September

Tuesday, 19 September

Wednesday, 20 September

Thursday, 21 September

Friday, 22 September

Quote of the Week

“I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith."  

— Denzel Washington

Copy of Template #?? E2 Bell Work: Date???

Monday, September 16


Question

What


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Tuesday, September 17


Question

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Wednesday, September 18


Question

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Thursday, September 19


Question

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Friday, September 20


Question

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Week 8: September 25 - 29 Click Here →

Objectives


Daily Lesson Frames

Monday, 25 September

Tuesday, 26 September

Wednesday, 27 September

Thursday, 28 September

Friday, 29 September

Quote of the Week

“Why do people want those who break the most precious thing we have, our heart?"  

— Unknown

#21 E2 Bell Work: September 22 - 29

Monday, September 23


Question

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Tuesday, September 24


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Wednesday, September 25


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Thursday, September 26


Question

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Friday, September 27


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Week 9: October 2 - 6 Click Here →

Objectives

Daily Lesson Frames

Monday, 2 October

Tuesday, 3 October

Wednesday, 4 October

Thursday, 5 October

Friday, 6 October

Quote of the Week

“The real freedom of any individual can always be measured by the amount of responsibility which he must assume for his own welfare and security."  

— Unknown

#23 E2 Bell Work: October 2 - 6

Monday, September 30


Question

What


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Tuesday, October 1


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Wednesday, October


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Thursday, October


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Friday, October


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Enjoy the fall break!  

October 7 - 11


Week 19: January 6 - 10

Quote of the Week

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

— Nelson Mandela

#41 - Bell Work
#42 - One Word Resolution

Monday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 8



Thursday, January 9 - Friday, January 10


Question

How can choosing and living by One Word inspire purpose, focus, and growth in all areas of life throughout the year?


Lesson

We will embrace the simplicity and focus of choosing One Word to guide our actions and decisions throughout the year and align our One Word with all aspects of life—mental, physical, emotional, relational, financial, and spiritual.  


Strategy

One word summations

ATC response


Readings

N/A


Activity

I will select a meaningful One Word that resonates with my personal goals and values, use my One Word as a lens to make intentional choices in my daily life, and reflect regularly on how my One Word is shaping my growth and progress in all areas of life.


#41 - Bell Work

#42 - One Word Resolution

Week 20: January 13 - 17

Quote of the Week

"I have never understood why it is "greed" to want to keep the money you have earned but not greed to want to take somebody else's money." 

— Thomas Sowell

#42 - One Word Resolution
#41 - Bell Work
#42 - Comparing & Contrasting Argumentative & Informational Text

Monday, January 13 - Friday, January 17


Question

What makes a claim arguable?

How can writers support and substantiate their claims?

How is a rhetorical analysis different from and similar to a literary analysis?


Lesson

We will discover in order to compare and contrast the various genre characteristics and elements of both informational and argumentative text.  


Strategy

Rhetorical situation

Rhetorical appeals

Strategies & Techniques


Readings

"'Living Wage' Kills Jobs" by Thomas Sowell

"Living Wage in the United States" by John Doe


Activity

I will read and annotate one informational text and one argumentative text to identify and analyze the rhetorical situation, rhetorical appeals, strategies, and techniques used in each. 


#42 - One Word Resolution

#43 - Bell Work 

#44 - Comparing & Contrasting Argumentative & Informational Text - Venn Diagram