Monday, Dec. 15th
AIM How do I *KNOW* I created a rubric for my project that will help me succeed?
Do Now
1) Put your rubric on your desk for notebook check.
2) Trade rubrics with a partner. Using one of my rubrics from class as a model, analyze and evaluate your partner’s rubric. Are the categories appropriate for the project? Is the language specific to the project? Are the points appropriately weighted in each category?
Class Work & Discussion
Is there any such thing as a rubric for a rubric?
Review criteria of a good rubric with students.
Work with students 1:1 who are struggling with the assignment.
While students work, conference with each group and assist as needed. During group work, sign up students for 1:1 conferences about their projects.
Share Out Students share out categories/descriptions for their rubrics.
HW: Complete a FINAL draft of your rubric. You can use rubistar, or type the rubric, but you must be able to print it out and it is always better if it fits on ONE PAGE J
LESSON PLAN Tuesday, Dec. 16th
AIM
Why is it important to plan out the steps in a large project?
Do Now
1) Compare your progress on your project so far to your original work plan. What do you have left to do? Do you need to revise your plan?
Class Work
This is a work period. Work independently and quietly and I will call you up for your conference when it is your turn. If you have a question, write it down at the end of class and I will answer it during reflection time.
Share and Reflection
Ask students to turn in written questions.
In the last ten minutes of class, allow students to conference with a partner of their choice about the project they are working on, or continue to work independently.
Respond to student questions about their projects.
HOMEWORK
· Continue working on your project You can also come to my class period 3-4-7-8-9.
· Remember to submit your rubric along with your project!
LESSON PLAN Wed. Dec. 17th
AIM
How can I use class time today to prepare for my final project?
Do Now
1) Quickwrite: What do you need to do tonight to be prepared to present your project Friday?
Class Work
This is a work period. Work independently and quietly and I will call you up for your conference when it is your turn. If you have a question, write it down at the end of class and I will answer it during reflection time.
Share and Reflection
Ask students to turn in written questions.
In the last ten minutes of class, allow students to conference with a partner of their choice about the project they are working on, or continue to work independently.
Respond to student questions about their projects.
HOMEWORK
· Projects due Monday and Tuesday in class! I am looking forward to your GALLERY WALK! J
· Remember to turn in your rubric. You will be evaluated using the rubric that you created in class on Monday.
LESSON PLAN
Thursday, Dec. 18th
AIM
Why is it important to be prepared for tomorrow’s deadline?
Do Now
1) Class meeting re: Streetcar/ Companion text essays, and project presentations.
Class Work
This is a work period. Work independently and quietly and I will call you up for your conference when it is your turn. If you have a question, write it down at the end of class and I will answer it during reflection time.
Share and Reflection
Ask students to turn in written questions.
In the last ten minutes of class, allow students to conference with a partner of their choice about the project they are working on, or continue to work independently.
Respond to student questions about their projects.
HOMEWORK
· Projects due Monday and Tuesday in class! I am looking forward to your GALLERY WALK! J
· Remember to turn in your rubric. You will be evaluated using the rubric that you created in class on Monday.
LESSON PLAN: Friday, Dec. 19th
AIM
Why is it important to celebrate our success and share what we have learned?
Do Now
You have 5 minutes to prepare for your presentations.
Student Presentations:
1) Student presentations and rubric assessment.
2) Shout outs & compliments for “Best Of”
SHARE & REFLECTION
In a quickwrite, explain how your final project will help you write your essay on A Streetcar Named Desire and your companion text.
HOMEWORK
Finish reading your companion text over the weekend! You have two days in class next week to write your essay. Early deadline: Tues, Dec. 23rd. On Time Deadline: Monday, January 5th.
