Classwork 02/21
Today is a work period. You can listen to music, but otherwise phones should be put away and the room should be quiet.You may work on any of the following:
Today is a work period. You can listen to music, but otherwise phones should be put away and the room should be quiet.You may work on any of the following:
- Continue to take notes - Notes should be organized by source or sub-topic and should be from at least five sources including one high level source.
- Begin working on outline. You may use the paper sheets I left in the folders on my desk, or you may complete a digital outline if you would like. I will be checking outlines for points next Tuesday.
- Begin writing rough draft
Classwork 01/29
Start a new unit in your notebook. You should have a title page that says Research Unit or something similar
Reflect on any of the following questions or whatever you're feeling:
Why does the death of Kobe Bryant (or any celebrity) have such a big impact on so many people?
What can we take away or learn from this loss?
Start a new unit in your notebook. You should have a title page that says Research Unit or something similar
Reflect on any of the following questions or whatever you're feeling:
Why does the death of Kobe Bryant (or any celebrity) have such a big impact on so many people?
What can we take away or learn from this loss?
Classwork 09/26
1. Write on the following prompt in your notebook:
Do professional athletes have a responsibility to speak out or take action on social issues to try to make their community or world a better place?
1. Write on the following prompt in your notebook:
Do professional athletes have a responsibility to speak out or take action on social issues to try to make their community or world a better place?
Classwork 09/16-20
Complete the reading assignment and prepare a visual presentation with your group (assignment posted below).
Complete the reading assignment and prepare a visual presentation with your group (assignment posted below).
Classwork 08/30
1. Discuss with the person at your table some of your most memorable moments in sports as a spectator or participant
2. Begin to work on your sports autobiography :
Sports Autobiography
On a loose sheet of paper, write a page (more or less) about your life as a sports fan, athlete, etc. Write about:
Sports you have played (why did you play them? What did you like/not like?)
Sports I have played are…
I liked this sport because...
Sports you watch (why you like to spend time watching them?)
I really like to watch…
I spend time watching this because….
A memorable sports moment in your life (either as a fan or athlete)? Why does that stand out to you?
One of my most memorable sports moment was…
This moment stands out to me because….
We’ll share these at the end, so have fun!
3. Read the article on US women's soccer and complete the prompts on the back.
1. Discuss with the person at your table some of your most memorable moments in sports as a spectator or participant
2. Begin to work on your sports autobiography :
Sports Autobiography
On a loose sheet of paper, write a page (more or less) about your life as a sports fan, athlete, etc. Write about:
Sports you have played (why did you play them? What did you like/not like?)
Sports I have played are…
I liked this sport because...
Sports you watch (why you like to spend time watching them?)
I really like to watch…
I spend time watching this because….
A memorable sports moment in your life (either as a fan or athlete)? Why does that stand out to you?
One of my most memorable sports moment was…
This moment stands out to me because….
We’ll share these at the end, so have fun!
3. Read the article on US women's soccer and complete the prompts on the back.
Classwork 04/10-11
On the same sheet as you took notes for the film, write a paragraph on the following prompt:
Why do you think the director decided to make the changes that they did from the text?
Start a new unit with title page labeled "sports controversies" in your notebook
On the next page, write a response to two of the following prompts titled "Carter"
Compare and contrast the Carter Cowboys and the Permian Panthers and their communities.
Which story resonated the most with you? Why?
Why is one story so well known (book, movie, tv show) while the other remains in relative obscurity?
What were some of the consequences of the robberies? Were the consequences justified?
As humans, what types of stories do we like to hear? Tales of success? Tales of downfall? Tales of redemption? Why?
On the same sheet as you took notes for the film, write a paragraph on the following prompt:
Why do you think the director decided to make the changes that they did from the text?
Start a new unit with title page labeled "sports controversies" in your notebook
On the next page, write a response to two of the following prompts titled "Carter"
Compare and contrast the Carter Cowboys and the Permian Panthers and their communities.
Which story resonated the most with you? Why?
Why is one story so well known (book, movie, tv show) while the other remains in relative obscurity?
What were some of the consequences of the robberies? Were the consequences justified?
As humans, what types of stories do we like to hear? Tales of success? Tales of downfall? Tales of redemption? Why?
Classwork 04/01-02
On a sheet of paper write down important differences you notice between the text and the film. You should be able to come up with at least five! You will turn this in when we finish the film on Wednesday
On a sheet of paper write down important differences you notice between the text and the film. You should be able to come up with at least five! You will turn this in when we finish the film on Wednesday
Classwork 02/04-05
1. Get in groups of two or three. Use your phones to do some research on the topics listed below: Start a new unit in your notebook titled Friday Night Lights. Take 20 minutes to research (remember the research strategies we learned last time - FHS databases and google search tricks) and write down notes in your notebook titled mini-research. After you have found an adequate amount of information, pick a spokesperson for your group who will share out what you discovered at the beginning of next class.
Topics for research:
Odessa , TX in the 1980's Gary Gaines (the coach) now and then (80's )
Permian High School now and then (80's) H. G. Bissinger (the author)
Critical reception of FNL, the book Racism in Odessa
Oil in Odessa What's happening in Odessa today?
Is Permian still good at football Where is Boobie Miles today?
Midland Lee high school: the rival
1. Get in groups of two or three. Use your phones to do some research on the topics listed below: Start a new unit in your notebook titled Friday Night Lights. Take 20 minutes to research (remember the research strategies we learned last time - FHS databases and google search tricks) and write down notes in your notebook titled mini-research. After you have found an adequate amount of information, pick a spokesperson for your group who will share out what you discovered at the beginning of next class.
Topics for research:
Odessa , TX in the 1980's Gary Gaines (the coach) now and then (80's )
Permian High School now and then (80's) H. G. Bissinger (the author)
Critical reception of FNL, the book Racism in Odessa
Oil in Odessa What's happening in Odessa today?
Is Permian still good at football Where is Boobie Miles today?
Midland Lee high school: the rival
Classwork 01/28-01
1. Use the articles from the Socratic Seminar packet to write on the following prompt:
Using evidence from the articles about high school sports, write a 1-2 page argumentative essay about the role of competitive sports in education in the United States. In other words, do you think competitive sports should be a part of the high school experience in the United States?
Make sure you have a clear, arguable thesis, body paragraphs with evidence from the articles, a counter argument paragraph, and a conclusion.
This is a state mandated work sample, so you are writing under test taking conditions. This means that it needs to be quiet, but you are welcome to listen to music. Phones should be put away except during break. Please ask questions if you need clarification on anything.
1. Use the articles from the Socratic Seminar packet to write on the following prompt:
Using evidence from the articles about high school sports, write a 1-2 page argumentative essay about the role of competitive sports in education in the United States. In other words, do you think competitive sports should be a part of the high school experience in the United States?
Make sure you have a clear, arguable thesis, body paragraphs with evidence from the articles, a counter argument paragraph, and a conclusion.
This is a state mandated work sample, so you are writing under test taking conditions. This means that it needs to be quiet, but you are welcome to listen to music. Phones should be put away except during break. Please ask questions if you need clarification on anything.
Classwork 01/23-28
1. Read the articles and prepare for the Socratic Seminar(packet posted below) - Skip question 5
1. Read the articles and prepare for the Socratic Seminar(packet posted below) - Skip question 5
Classwork 11/26-30
1. Work time to write essays (See examples below)
2. Rough draft due Friday
1. Work time to write essays (See examples below)
2. Rough draft due Friday
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Classwork 11/12-16
1. Use the FHS toolbox databases to research and gather notes
2. Create an outline
1. Use the FHS toolbox databases to research and gather notes
2. Create an outline
Classwork 10/22-23
We will be spending most of the 2nd quarter conducting research on a sports related topic of your choosing. It is important to pick a topic that you really want to learn about and on which you can find wide and varied sources of information.
Complete the following steps in 20 minutes to brainstorm some possible ideas:
1. Look through Aronson's list of possible topics/topics from last year.
2. Look through the SSR carts (if you choose a topic that one of the books covers, you will already have one source!).
3. Think about the topics we've already studied in class - Anything from People's History of Sports or either of the films we've viewed.
4. Come up with ideas related to your favorite sport, athlete, etc.
5. Come up with three possible topics - Write them on the board in the allotted spaces .
We will be spending most of the 2nd quarter conducting research on a sports related topic of your choosing. It is important to pick a topic that you really want to learn about and on which you can find wide and varied sources of information.
Complete the following steps in 20 minutes to brainstorm some possible ideas:
1. Look through Aronson's list of possible topics/topics from last year.
2. Look through the SSR carts (if you choose a topic that one of the books covers, you will already have one source!).
3. Think about the topics we've already studied in class - Anything from People's History of Sports or either of the films we've viewed.
4. Come up with ideas related to your favorite sport, athlete, etc.
5. Come up with three possible topics - Write them on the board in the allotted spaces .
Classwork 10/18-19
1. Conference with Mr. Aronson
2. Revise essays
1. Conference with Mr. Aronson
2. Revise essays
Classwork 10/11-17
1. Grammar Warm-up
2. SSR
3. View the film Race and take notes in the following format:
Important Biographical info: Important historical information:
Obstacles that Owens had to overcome: Personal responses to scenes in the film:
The notes should take up a page.
1. Grammar Warm-up
2. SSR
3. View the film Race and take notes in the following format:
Important Biographical info: Important historical information:
Obstacles that Owens had to overcome: Personal responses to scenes in the film:
The notes should take up a page.
Classwork 10/04-09
1. Body Paragraphs
2. Counter Arguments
3. Conclusions
See handouts below
1. Body Paragraphs
2. Counter Arguments
3. Conclusions
See handouts below
Classwork 10/02-03
1. Write introduction paragraph (example below)
2. Practice integrating quotes (worksheet below)
3. Complete outline
1. Write introduction paragraph (example below)
2. Practice integrating quotes (worksheet below)
3. Complete outline
Classwork 09/28-10/01
1. Read/watch all sources for essay and take notes on claims, counterclaims, evidence etc. You do not have to use the note sheet, but you need to have a system to gather information.
2. Once you have read the sources, you can begin to create the outline for your essay:
First - identify your position (You do not need a thesis yet. We will work on that next class. You just need to know how you feel about the question)
Second - Come up with three reasons for your point of view
Third - Find evidence from your notes to support each reason - evidence could be quotes, statistics, facts, or specific examples
fourth - What is the counter argument to your position? In other words, what would someone who disagrees with you argue. Find evidence for the counter argument in the sources.
fifth - Brainstorm reasons or find evidence in your notes for why that argument is invalid, weak, wrong, etc.
3. If you feel the provided sources are inadequate for your argument, you may search for ONE alternative source on your own.
1. Read/watch all sources for essay and take notes on claims, counterclaims, evidence etc. You do not have to use the note sheet, but you need to have a system to gather information.
2. Once you have read the sources, you can begin to create the outline for your essay:
First - identify your position (You do not need a thesis yet. We will work on that next class. You just need to know how you feel about the question)
Second - Come up with three reasons for your point of view
Third - Find evidence from your notes to support each reason - evidence could be quotes, statistics, facts, or specific examples
fourth - What is the counter argument to your position? In other words, what would someone who disagrees with you argue. Find evidence for the counter argument in the sources.
fifth - Brainstorm reasons or find evidence in your notes for why that argument is invalid, weak, wrong, etc.
3. If you feel the provided sources are inadequate for your argument, you may search for ONE alternative source on your own.
Classwork 09/26-27
1. Grammar Warm-up
2. Introduce essay for the quarter
3. Read first resource for essay as a class.
4. Start on second resource?
Objective:
Understand the essay assignment
Identify claims and evidence in resource
Pull quotes that you could use in your essay
1. Grammar Warm-up
2. Introduce essay for the quarter
3. Read first resource for essay as a class.
4. Start on second resource?
Objective:
Understand the essay assignment
Identify claims and evidence in resource
Pull quotes that you could use in your essay
Classwork 09/24-25
1. Take notes on the presentations:
For each presentation write down the main idea, an important person that was discussed and what they were known for, and an interesting detail.
1. Take notes on the presentations:
For each presentation write down the main idea, an important person that was discussed and what they were known for, and an interesting detail.
Classwork 09/18-19
1. Prepare for group presentations
2. View Battle of the Sexes and take notes using the guide below
1. Prepare for group presentations
2. View Battle of the Sexes and take notes using the guide below
Classwork 09/14-17
1. Group work on assigned chapter using guide below
2. View Battle of the Sexes and take notes using the format below
1. Group work on assigned chapter using guide below
2. View Battle of the Sexes and take notes using the format below
Classwork 09/12-13
1. SSR - Complete a response using the guide below
2. Finish summary from last class
3. Start group work on assigned chapter
1. SSR - Complete a response using the guide below
2. Finish summary from last class
3. Start group work on assigned chapter
Classwork 09/10-11
1. Grammar warm-up
2. Read either "The Brown Bomber"(80-85) or "Louis and Owens"(72-80)
Summarize the sections in your notebook using the guidelines below
1. Grammar warm-up
2. Read either "The Brown Bomber"(80-85) or "Louis and Owens"(72-80)
Summarize the sections in your notebook using the guidelines below
Classwork 09/06-07
1. Complete grammar warm-up in notebook
2. Complete pre-assessment below
1. Complete grammar warm-up in notebook
2. Complete pre-assessment below
Classwork 09/04-05
1. Set up notebooks in the following order:
Title page
Table of contents
Syllabus
Notebook guide
Athlete responsibility
2. Write for 5 minutes on the following prompt: Do you believe that athletes have a responsibility to speak out on social issues?
3. Finish sports autobiography
1. Set up notebooks in the following order:
Title page
Table of contents
Syllabus
Notebook guide
Athlete responsibility
2. Write for 5 minutes on the following prompt: Do you believe that athletes have a responsibility to speak out on social issues?
3. Finish sports autobiography
Classwork 08/30-31
1. Sports autobiography (See assignment below)
1. Sports autobiography (See assignment below)
2017-18 School Year
Class work 05/22-25
1. Grammar Warm-Up contests
2. Library Clearance Powerpoint
3. Take notes in the format below while viewing the documentary The Two Escobars
1. Grammar Warm-Up contests
2. Library Clearance Powerpoint
3. Take notes in the format below while viewing the documentary The Two Escobars
Classwork 05/14-18
1. Revise essays using the revision sheet below
2. Complete slide shows and prepare/practice presentations
1. Revise essays using the revision sheet below
2. Complete slide shows and prepare/practice presentations
Classwork 05/07-11
1. Quick write on the following prompt:
Write a paragraph about the thing/things you are looking forward to the most this summer. Why?
2. Time to work on putting together presentations/power points (see rubric below)
1. Quick write on the following prompt:
Write a paragraph about the thing/things you are looking forward to the most this summer. Why?
2. Time to work on putting together presentations/power points (see rubric below)
Daily Agenda 04/19-20
1. Research questions check
2. MLC database lesson in library
3. Work time
Objective: Understand how to use the library databases
Take organized notes from a variety of sources
1. Research questions check
2. MLC database lesson in library
3. Work time
Objective: Understand how to use the library databases
Take organized notes from a variety of sources
Classwork 04/16-20
1. Use the various databases in the library (as instructed by Mrs. Childs)to research and gather information on your topic
2. Use the sheet below to help you formulate a specific research question - a question you will answer through your research. I will check your research question at the beginning of next class for points
3. Take detailed notes from at least five sources.
a. Notes may be organized according to source or sub-topic or both
b. You may take notes digitally or on paper or with index cards. Find what works for you.
c. I will be checking notes at the end of our time in the library next week for points
Classwork 02/26-03/02
1. Complete at least one SSR response
2. Grammar warm-up one
3. Watch episode 4 and take notes in the format below
4. Fill out episode four response sheet. Your paragraph should be well developed and address the evidence of the prosecution and the defense
1. Complete at least one SSR response
2. Grammar warm-up one
3. Watch episode 4 and take notes in the format below
4. Fill out episode four response sheet. Your paragraph should be well developed and address the evidence of the prosecution and the defense
02/12-16
1. Complete response to episode 2
2. Watch episode 3 and take notes in the format below
3. Complete response to episode 3
1. Complete response to episode 2
2. Watch episode 3 and take notes in the format below
3. Complete response to episode 3
Classwork 02/05-06
1. Complete the response to episode 1 (found below)
2. Take notes on episode 2 in the same format as episode 1 (also below)
1. Complete the response to episode 1 (found below)
2. Take notes on episode 2 in the same format as episode 1 (also below)
Classwork 01/30-31
Make a T chart in your notebook and title it OJ notes episode 1
On one side take notes on historical events and background information given.
On the other side, take notes on important events happening in OJ's life
Make a T chart in your notebook and title it OJ notes episode 1
On one side take notes on historical events and background information given.
On the other side, take notes on important events happening in OJ's life
Final Assignment
1. Read the guidelines for the Socratic Seminar
2. Read the articles and respond to the questions in writing in preparation for the discussion
1. Read the guidelines for the Socratic Seminar
2. Read the articles and respond to the questions in writing in preparation for the discussion
Classwork 01/16-17
1. Use the guide below to conduct independent research on a sports scandal of your choosing.
2. Prepare to present the information to the class next class period.
1. Use the guide below to conduct independent research on a sports scandal of your choosing.
2. Prepare to present the information to the class next class period.
Daily Agenda 01/09-11
1. Read the article about the Baylor scandal
2. Work in groups to read the four opinion pieces about what should happen
3. Share out with your group the position your article advocated
4. Discuss with your group your opinion of what should happen. Can your group come to consensus?
5. Write a long paragraph where you express your stance on this issue. Your paragraph should have a clear topic sentence and be supported with evidence from the text.
1. Read the article about the Baylor scandal
2. Work in groups to read the four opinion pieces about what should happen
3. Share out with your group the position your article advocated
4. Discuss with your group your opinion of what should happen. Can your group come to consensus?
5. Write a long paragraph where you express your stance on this issue. Your paragraph should have a clear topic sentence and be supported with evidence from the text.
Classwork 1/3-4
1. Revise your paper using the self revision guide below
2. Fill out the three questions for conferencing with Mr. Aronson
3. If time, have a classmate edit your paper for errors and clarity
1. Revise your paper using the self revision guide below
2. Fill out the three questions for conferencing with Mr. Aronson
3. If time, have a classmate edit your paper for errors and clarity
Classwork 12/11-12
1. Complete the timed write below
2. Use the graphic organizer to complete an outline before beginning writing
1. Complete the timed write below
2. Use the graphic organizer to complete an outline before beginning writing
Classwork 12/5-6
1. Listen to ch. 14 - finish for homework
2. Write a TISAS paragraph in your notebook on one of the following prompts:
1. Listen to ch. 14 - finish for homework
2. Write a TISAS paragraph in your notebook on one of the following prompts:
- We have discussed how important football is to the town of Odessa. How does the town’s obsession with football affect the kids who actually play the game? (Ch. 14)
- We often think of high school coaches as role models and mentors, tasked with helping kids in both sports and life. How does the Permian coaching staff provide support for Boobie after his injury?(Ch. 13)
- How does Bissinger convey the intense pre-game feeling in the Permian locker room before the Nimitz game? (Ch. 14)
Classwork 11/27-28
1. Complete the work below and add to your notebook
2. Read ch. 7 and identify two quotes that use figurative language
Challenge - quotes that use figurative language and tell the reader something about the role of education in Odessa
1. Complete the work below and add to your notebook
2. Read ch. 7 and identify two quotes that use figurative language
Challenge - quotes that use figurative language and tell the reader something about the role of education in Odessa
Classwork 11/20-21
1. Read ch. 5 and the ch. 6 summary
2. Write 3/4 of a page on the following prompt:
Write a reflection about the impact a parent/guardian/other important figure has had on your life for better or worse
1. Read ch. 5 and the ch. 6 summary
2. Write 3/4 of a page on the following prompt:
Write a reflection about the impact a parent/guardian/other important figure has had on your life for better or worse
Classwork 11/13-17
1. Read through ch. 4
2. Complete the work below based on Ch. 2 & 3 reading
1. Read through ch. 4
2. Complete the work below based on Ch. 2 & 3 reading
Classwork 11/05-06
1. Read ch. 1 & 2 by 11/13 for B day, 11/14 for A day
2. Write a long paragraph (at least 2/3 page) in your notebook on the following prompt: What kind of town is Odessa? In what ways might living in Odessa affect its residents' lives? Make sure to have a clear topic sentence and support your topic sentence with at least three examples from chapter 1.
1. Read ch. 1 & 2 by 11/13 for B day, 11/14 for A day
2. Write a long paragraph (at least 2/3 page) in your notebook on the following prompt: What kind of town is Odessa? In what ways might living in Odessa affect its residents' lives? Make sure to have a clear topic sentence and support your topic sentence with at least three examples from chapter 1.
Classwork 11/02-06
1. Read preface and prologue of Friday Night Lights
2. In your notebook, create a list of important characters and write down important information about them.
3. Write at least 3/4 of a page about where you are from and how that place has shaped who you are as a person. Use descriptive language to describe the place and how it has affected you.
1. Read preface and prologue of Friday Night Lights
2. In your notebook, create a list of important characters and write down important information about them.
3. Write at least 3/4 of a page about where you are from and how that place has shaped who you are as a person. Use descriptive language to describe the place and how it has affected you.
Classwork 10/31-11/01
Get in groups of two or three. Use your phones to do some research on the topics listed below: Take 20 minutes to research and write down notes in your notebook. After you have found an adequate amount of information, pick a spokesperson for your group.
Topics for research:
Odessa , TX in the 1980's Gary Gaines now and then (80's )
Permian High School now and then (80's) H. G. Bissinger (the author)
Midland Lee: The rival Friday Night Lights: The TV show
Critical reception of FNL, the book Racism in Odessa
Oil in Odessa What's happening in Odessa today
Is Permian still good at football Boobie Miles now
Get in groups of two or three. Use your phones to do some research on the topics listed below: Take 20 minutes to research and write down notes in your notebook. After you have found an adequate amount of information, pick a spokesperson for your group.
Topics for research:
Odessa , TX in the 1980's Gary Gaines now and then (80's )
Permian High School now and then (80's) H. G. Bissinger (the author)
Midland Lee: The rival Friday Night Lights: The TV show
Critical reception of FNL, the book Racism in Odessa
Oil in Odessa What's happening in Odessa today
Is Permian still good at football Boobie Miles now
Classwork 10/25-26
Share papers with a class mate and fill out the peer editing sheet. Make any necessary revisions to your paper.
Share papers with a class mate and fill out the peer editing sheet. Make any necessary revisions to your paper.
Classwork 10/23-24
Watch A League of Their Own and take notes in your notebook
Watch A League of Their Own and take notes in your notebook
Film Notes Directions:
In your notebook draw a line down the middle of your paper.
On one side take notes on the way women were expected to behave at the time of this film
On the other side of the paper, take notes on the ways that women in the film break these expectations
Write a paragraph on the back of your note sheet on the following prompt:
Write a paragraph about the ways the characters in the film challenged expectations for women in the 1940’s. Do sports really have the ability to change people’s biases and preconceived notions about groups of people. Make sure to start with a clear topic sentence and support it with evidence.
Classwork 10/16-20
Oct. 4,5
Annotating Sources
Annotating Sources
- Read or view each of the sources from the synthesis essay assignment.
- Take notes on relevant ideas, facts, statistics, or quotes that you could use in your essay to support your stance.
- Feel free to print out copies if you would prefer to underline on the page.
- Remember to look for quotes that go against your stance as well. These will help you compose your counter argument paragraph.