The Hero's Journey & TurnItIn.com

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Turn in Reading Log Week 10. Collect Handouts. Get Laptop. Write down homework and update agenda with upcoming due dates.  Prep for Jedi Meditation. (1 min of class time)

HW E9 & E9H:

• Read 45 (Week 11- due Mon)
• Hero's Journey Outline of your SuperHero Narrative (due Thurs/Fri)
• Study Africa. Use whiteboards and Sheppard Geography to practice. (Exam 10/25-10/26)
• Organize Binder
• Attend tutoring on scheduled day-- You must pass North America by Thursday 10/18 in order to raise your Q1 grade!

Objectives: Jedi will be able to list the 12 steps of the Hero's Journey and create a an outline of their superhero narrative using those steps.

1. Jedi Meditation: Headspace

2. Enroll in TurnItIn.com.

• Student Quick Start Guide
• How to submit an assignment on TurnItIn.com video tutorial 

3, Pass back papers and organize binders.

4. "What Makes a Hero?" Video & 12 Steps of the Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer

5. Example of the Hero's Journey using Thor

6. 12 Step Outline of Superhero Narrative

7. Begin Writing 5+ paragraph Superhero Narrative.

• Useful Resources:
• Use this Rubric to ensure your narrative meets expectation.
• Pixar's 22 Rules of Storytelling
• Synonyms for "said"
• How to write dialogue in a story

• Your rough draft is to due Monday 10/22. It can be handwritten or typed. 
• HANDWRITTEN EXPECTATIONS:
• Use full 8 1/2 by 11 inch college ruled notebook paper. Trim off any shreds remaining if pulling the paper from a spiral notebook.
• Write in pencil or in other colors.
• Double-space the writing--which means to write on every other line of college ruled notebook paper.
• Leave one-inch margins: The red line on the left shows the left margin; the faint red line showing through from the back side shows the right margin; the top margin is the unruled space at the top (begin writing your name on the second ruled line); leave the last couple of lines at the bottom unwritten upon so there's an inch margin at the bottom.
• Indent each paragraph one-half inch.
• TYPED EXPECTATIONS
• YOU CANNOT EMAIL OR SHARE YOUR PAPER. YOU MUST BRING IN A PAPER COPY FOR PEER EDITING.
• Follow example of MLA formatted Paper on pgs 22-30 of the Aztec Literacy Guide
• Paper size: 8 1/2 by 11 inches
• Margins: One inch on all sides: top and bottom and left and right.
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size:12 point
• Justification: Justify left; leave the right side jagged
• Spacing: Double-space the entire paper, from the student name at the top of page one on through the title, text, quotations, to the end of the works-cited entries
• First-page heading: On the first page of the paper, in the upper left-hand corner, with double-spacing turned on, type on separate lines your name, the instructor's name, the course number (English 9 or English 9 Honors), and the date the paper is due.
• Title: Center the title, using the same font and font size as the rest of the paper. Follow the same rules for font format as in the rest of the paper: Do not underline, italicize, or boldface the title or put it in quotation marks. (If there's an individual word or words in the title that require italicizing or quotation marks, then italicize or use quotation marks for those words.) Use "title case" for capitalizing the words of the title: The first letter of each word, except for articles, prepositions, and coordinating conjunctions. Regardless of the parts of speech, always capitalize the first and last words of the title.
• Running header: Type your last name, skip a space, and type a "counting" page number flush right in the header for every page of the paper so it will show up a half-inch from the top of the page. Do not preface the page number with a p., or hyphen, or any other mark. For instructions on how to create a header in MS Word, click here.
• Printing: Ms. Kelly prefers printing on both sides in order to conserve paper. It is okay to print one sided though if that's how your printer works.
• Binding: Staple the pages of the paper in the upper left-hand corner. Do not use a plastic folder or other casing.
• Peer Edits will be completed on 10/23 and 10/24. 
• Final Draft must be typed, in MLA format and submitted to TurnItIn.com by 7:20 am the morning of your class period. No exceptions. No late papers.
• Per 2-4 Due by 7:20am on Thursday 10/25
• Per 5-7 Due by 7:20am on Friday 10/26

GD CAP

Objective: Jedis will be able to show their mastery of providing evidenciary support and justification for their claims in a double TIEAC on the GDCAP.

1. Jedi Meditation

2. Accessing the Eng 9 GDCAP:

• 1) Go to EADMS.com 
• 2) Click on “online testing” 
• 3) Choose our district, enter your ID # and the Session ID that I wrote on the board. 
• 4) Start session. 

Remember to:

• Press save throughout. 
• The first question is a double TIEAC. Use pg 14 of your literacy guide to help you.
• Justify your answers to the multiple choice questions on your paper.
• When you are done you have to click submit. 

The Treatment of Women in Comic Books TIEAC

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Get Laptop. Write down homework.  Prep for Jedi Meditation. (1 min of class time)

HW E9:

• Read 45 (due mon)
• Study Africa. Use whiteboards and Sheppard Geography to practice. (Exam 10/25-10/26)
• Organize Binder
• Attend tutoring on scheduled day
• E9: Treatment of Women in Comics TIEAC
• E9H: The Treatment of Women in Comic TIEAIEAC, Typed and MLA formatted.
• Must reference documentary AND "Women in the Refrigerator: The Objectification of Women in Comics"

Objectives: Jedi will be able to write a TIEAC paragraph, analyzing the treatment of women in comic books and how they reflect reality.

1. Jedi Meditation: Headspace

2. Introduction to writing a TIEAC paragraph. Practice.

3. How are women commonly portrayed in comic books? Using page 14 of your literacy resource booklet, write a TIEAC paragraph that discusses the treatment of women in comic books and how this reflect reality.

Resources:

• Quotes from the documentary, Wonder Women: The Untold Stories of American Superheroines.

Wonder Women & Superhero Sketchpad Week 2

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Get Laptop. Write down homework. Open google Drive to your Superhero Sketchpad, but do not work on it.  Prep for Jedi Meditation.  (3 min of class time)

HW E9 and E9H:

• Read 45
• Study Africa. Use whiteboards and Sheppard Geography to practice.
• Superhero Sketchpad Week 2 (Due Mon)

Objectives: Jedis will be able to write down 2-3 quotes from the film Women Women: The Untold Stories of American Superheroines, that represent the way women have been treated in comic books.

1. Jedi Meditation: Each class will vote on which Headspace pack they want to listen to next:
2. Open this week's slides: Superhero Sketchpad Week 2. Do NOT make a copy. You want to add these slides to your existing slides. Select the slides along the left-hand side and press ctrl+c. Open your existing documents, click at the bottom of all of the slides in the left side and pres ctrl+v.

3. Finish Watching Wonder Women: The Untold Stories of American Superheroines. We want to write women in our superhero narratives that do not follow media stereotypes and represent real women in a positive way. I will check your slides for week one and give you a grade for them.

4. Write down 2-3+ quotes that you believe represent the way women have been treated in comic books. You will be writing a TIEAC paragraph on Monday.

Wonder Women: The Untold Stories of American Superheroines

Objective: Jedis will be able to analyze gender stereotypes, where they come from and how they reflect reality in a T.I.A.C.

Homework: Read 45, Superhero Sketchbook, Fill out Africa Map

1. Venn Diagram: Write a list of adjectives to describe women, men and words that describe both.

2. Watch Wonder Women: The Untold Stories of American Superheroines. We want to write women in our superhero narratives that do not follow media stereotypes and represent real women in a positive way.

3. Write down two pieces of evidence for your TIAC paragraph.

• 1 example of a stereotype of women
• 1 example that goes against what we often believe about women.

North America Exam & Patriotic Heroes

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Write down homework. Get out one sheet of paper, fold in half, number to 55, and write heading on it in pencil. Tile: North America Exam _ _ 
(1 min of class time)

HW E9 and E9H:

• Read 45
• Superhero Sketchpad (Due Mon)
• Wonder Woman and Captain America Article
• Optional (But I highly Recommend): 
• Watch Movie: Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines
• Kanopy Login email: kimberleeannkelly@gmail.com
• Password: Eng9JediAcademy!

Objectives: 

1. Jedis will be able to identify and correctly spell all countries, U.S. states and oceans on a map of North America.
2. Jedis will be able to use the superhero sketchpad to identify a mythic god that will serve as inspiration for their hero, the cultural or political issue that drives their hero, the superpowers and weaknesses of their hero, and their alter ego. 
3. Jedis will hand draw or use HeroMachine or Marvel to create images of their superhero and their alter ego.

1. Jedi Meditation: Headspace Basic Day 10 (5 min)

• Clear off desk of everything. Facing forward. Silent. Focused. Jedi Mindset

2. Place backpacks on the wall and prepare for North America exam. Pencil only. Spelling and Capitalization counts.

3. North America Exam Grading Scale

• 55+ = 100%
• 49-54 = 90%
• 44-48 = 80%
• 38-43= 70%
• <37 = Retake

4. For periods 2-4, I added some informational slides in gray to superhero sketchpad. Do not make a new copy of this, but you can look at the slides to get help with your own.

3. Everyone:Work on your superhero sketchpad using the slides as a guide. Go in order of the the slides. Do not start designing your hero digitally on HeroMachine or Marvel until you have completed all of the written work.

Superhero Sketchpad Week 1

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Pick up Laptop based on your desk number. Write Down homework. (1 min of class time)

HW E9 and E9H:

1. Read 45
2. Complete Sub work (Due Thurs/Fri)
3. Study N. America Map (Exam on Thurs/Fri).
4. Superhero Sketchpad (Due Mon)

Objectives:

1. Jedis will be able to open superhero sketchpad in their google drive and share it with Jedi Ms. Kelly at her email Kimberlee.Kelly@animo.org
2. Jedis will use the superhero sketchpad to identify a mythic god that will serve as inspiration for their hero, the cultural or political issue that drives their hero, the superpowers and weaknesses of their hero, and their alter ego. 
3. Jedis will hand draw or use HeroMachine or Marvel to create images of their superhero and their alter ego.

1. Jedi Meditation: Headspace Basic Day 9 (5 min)

• Clear off desk of everything. Facing forward. Silent. Focused. Jedi Mindset

2.  Log into your laptop and open your email.

• Go to http://jedimskelly.wixsite.com/eng9
• Click Jedi Training to open today's agenda.
• Scroll down to click superhero sketchpad. 
• Click File and select make a copy.
• Change the name of the document by inserting your information exactly like the example.
• Example: 2_Kelly_Kimberlee_SuperheroSketchpad
•  Share it with Jedi Ms. Kelly at her email Kimberlee.Kelly@animo.org

3. Begin working on your superhero sketchpad using the slides as a guide. Go in order of the the slides. Do not start designing your hero digitally until you have completed all of the written work.

4. Period 4 and 7 put away laptops.

Ms Kelly is Back! Let's Catch Up!!

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Turn in Week 5, 6, and & of Reading Logs. Pick up Handouts. Write Down homework. (1 min of class time)

HW E9: Read 45, Complete Sub Work (Due Thurs/Fri), Study N. America Map (Exam Thurs/Fri).
HW E9H: Read 45, Complete Subwork (Due Fri), Study N. America Map (Exam Fri).


Objective: Jedis will be able to use identify and correctly spell all countries, U.S. states and oceans on the North America map. (Waterways are extra credit)

1. Jedi Meditation: Headspace Basic Day 8 (5 min)
• Clear off desk of everything. Facing forward. Silent. Focused. Jedi Mindset
2. Check in: How is Ms. Kelly? How were the subs? What about Grades? 
3. Work on studying for North America exam or finish the following comic books articles if incomplete (Due Thurs/Fri):
• How to Create Your Own SuperHero
• Three Events that Shaped the First Comics
• Superhero Biography: Superman
• Superhero Biography: Batman
4. Play Video | Stan Lee: The Beginning (5:55)

Ms. Kelly is Out 9/13-9/20/18

Hello Jedis,

It turns out, some people need more time to recover from this procedure, so my recovery time has been extended. I'm missing you all and hoping to be back soon. At this time, I am hoping to return on 9/24/18, with the doctor's consent.-- but that may change. I will be back as soon as I possibly can. It's way more fun to be with you than at home in bed! Do not worry about your grades, when I am back, we will begin updating grades for reading logs and the superhero articles based on the quality of your work, any work that was given to you from outside of our unit will be given a completion grades. It will take some time to get through grading all of this work, but I will work to make sure that your quarter grades are an accurate reflection of your growth and mastery thus far this year. I have heard great things about your work ethic and behavior. Keep up the good work. I adore you all!

With love,
Jedi Master Kelly

SuperHero vs Supervilian | Batman & the Joker

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Pick up Handouts. Write Down homework. (1 min of class time)

HW E9: Read 45, Complete Classwork, Study N. America Map.

HW E9H: Read 45, Complete Classwork, Study N. America Map.

Objective: Jedis will be able to use C.A.T.C.H. method to annotate their reading and write summaries/responses with evidentiary support from the text.

1. Jedi Meditation: UCLA Mindfulness Awareness | Breathing Meditation (5 min)

• Clear off desk of everything. Facing forward. Silent. Focused. Jedi Mindset

2. Letter from Ms. Kelly:

Hello Jedis,

I hope you had a fantastic back to school night, and you/your parents enjoyed the video I made you. Unfortunately, I need to take a little more time to recover from my surgery. I am doing well, but the doctors want to recheck me on Wednesday before they clear me to come back to work. I'm really excited to discuss what you've learned about comic books while I've been away! I can't wait to hear about the social issues you've chosen to motivate your superhero narratives. I hope that you have a great time reading about Batman and Joker today, and these characters inspire you with ideas for your own superhero and villain! 

I'm so looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday and Friday. I miss you! I'm proud of you! Use the ways of the F.O.R.C.E. Work Hard. Be Nice.

With love,

Jedi Master Kelly

3. Intro to today's topic: The People Behind the Golden Age (10 min)

4. Read & Annotate | Superhero Biography: Batman (Set Timer for 25 min)

5. Video |  DC Justice League - Batman Comic Book Origins (1 min)

6. Read & Annotate | Supervillain Biography: Joker (Set Timer for 25 min)

7. Video |  DC HARLEY QUINN vs JOKER (2:30 min)

8. Read & Annotate | Artist Biography: Jack Kirby (Set Timer for 15 min)

9. Video | Stan Lee: The Beginning (5:55)

10. Write | Two paragraphs. What makes a strong superhero? What makes a great supervillian? Use evidence from both articles to support your claims.

11. Clean up 3 min before the bell. 4th and 7th period put chairs up.

Back to School Night Parent's Video

Hello Parents and Students,

Apologies for not being able to be there with you today. Please enjoy this video about our class and if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to email me at Kimberlee.Kelly@animo.org.

Click to open video

Superhero Biography | Superman

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. TURN IN READING LOGS. Pick up Handouts. Write Down homework. (1 min of class time)

HW E9: Read 45, Complete Classwork, Study N. America Map.

HW E9H: Read 45, Complete Classwork, Study N. America Map.

Objective: Jedis will be able to use C.A.T.C.H. method to annotate their reading and write summaries/responses with evidentiary support from the text.

1. Jedi Meditation: UCLA Mindfulness Awareness | Body Sound Meditation (3 min)

• Clear off desk of everything. Facing forward. Silent. Focused. Jedi Mindset

2. Intro to today's topic: Superman (10 min)

3. Read & Annotate | The Man of Steel (Set Timer for 25 min)

• Ask student helper to organize reading logs by last name, paper clip and place on the TA desk.

4. Clean up 3 min before the bell. 7th period put chairs up.

The Golden Age of Comics | 1920s & 30s

Entrance Procedure: Phones in the door. Pick up Handouts. Write Down homework. (1 min of class time)

HW E9: Read 45, Complete Classwork, Research and Write Social Issue, Study N. America Map.

HW E9H: Read 45, Complete Classwork, Research & Type Social Issue, Study N. America Map.

Objective: Jedis will be able to use C.A.T.C.H. method to annotate their reading and write summaries/responses with evidentiary support from the text.

1. Jedi Meditation: UCLA Mindfulness Awareness | Working Through Difficulties (7 min)

• Clear off desk of everything. Facing forward. Silent. Focused. Jedi Mindset.

2. Intro to today's topic: America in the 1920s & 1930s video (6 min)

 

2. Read & Annotate | Three Events That Shaped the First Comics  (Set Timer for 30 min)
3. Video | Early Influences on Comic Books and Superheroes (10 min)

 

4. Read & Annotate | Superhero Biography: The Shadow (Read and Annotate) (Set Timer for 10 min)

5. Video | The Shadow Radio Show (20 seconds)

6.Read & Annotate | Superhero Biography: Dick Tracy  (Set Timer for 20 min)

7. Video | Dick Tracy: Phony Pharmers 1960s Cartoon (5 min)

8. Clean up 3 min before the bell. 4th and 7th period put chairs up.

Growth Mindset and the F.O.R.C.E.

Objective: Students will closely read and annotate a growth mindset article and write a short response explaining the connection between the article and the ways of the F.O.R.C.E.

Today's Powerpoint

1. Entrance Procedure

• Place phone on the wall 
• Collect Handouts for the day 
• Write down homework in Agenda: 
• Read 45
• Study for World Map 
• Prepare for Jedi Meditation and keep only the following on your desk: 
• Agenda (open to today), Book, Reading Log
• Set up the Jedi Binder 

2. Jedi Meditation 

3. Read and Analyze Growth Mindset article. 

3. Apply growth mindset to the Ways of the F.O.R.C.E.

Finish RI + Independent Study

Objective: Students who did not finish their Reading inventory will be able to demonstrate their level of reading comprehension today, and complete their RI Reflection.

Students who completed their RI, will work independently from a checklist of work to accomplish.

1. Entrance Procedure:

• Place phone on the wall 
• Write down Today’s homework in Agenda:
• Read 45
• Study World Map
• Prepare for Jedi Meditation and keep only the following on your desk:
• Agenda (open to today) 
• Book
• New Reading Log with completed heading, week, and up to date minutes and summary.

2. Jedi Meditation-- Headspace Day 3
3. New Seating Assignments & Laptop #s
4. Finish RI Test/Reflection Worksheet
5. Improve Cornell Notes using class sets of Ms. Kelly's exemplar

• The Ways of the F.O.R.C.E.
• Why Reading Matters

6. Label 1 side of World Map. Place in Sheet protector and use as whiteboard to study for quiz on Monday 8/27

7. Annotate Growth Mindset Article from Thursday/Friday using strategies we modeld in class.

8. Read.

RI Test!

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate their level of reading comprehension by taking the Reading Inventory.

1. Entrance Procedure:

• Place phone on the wall 
• Turn in Week 2 Reading Log
• Collect Handouts for the day 
• Write down Today’s homework in Agenda:
• Read 45 
• Prepare for Jedi Meditation and keep only the following on your desk:
• Agenda (open to today) 
• Book
• New Reading Log with completed heading and week

2. Review purpose of RI test. 

3. Review Strategies for Success

4. Take the test.

5. Record lexile level and complete SMART goal.

Organize Jedi Binders

Objective: Students will be able to organize their binders using the Jedi Binder expectations.

1. Entrance Procedure

• Place phone on the wall 
• Collect Handouts for the day 
• Write down homework in Agenda: 
• Read 45
• Prepare for Jedi Meditation and keep only the following on your desk: 
• Agenda (open to today), Book, Reading Log

2. Jedi Meditation 

3. Set up Jedi Binders using the Jedi Binder Handout

• We will all set up our binders so they are identical and organized. Organization is a foundational tenet of the Jedi order. A Jedis mind must be clear of clutter and distraction, so we can apply Focus, gain knowledge, and earn wisdom through practice. We cannot be at our best when we are constantly searching for something we cannot find. 

Why Reading Matters + Lexile Levels!

Objective: Students will understand why reading matters and figure out their lexile range based on their current lexile level so they can choose a personal book.

Do Now: Copy down homework, prepare Cornell notes for today, and clear off desk for meditation.

• HOMEWORK:
1. Find a book in your reading range. 
• You may borrow from me at lunch or after school. You will be required to have this book on you every week day-- even if you don't have English.
2. Complete Questions + Summary for today's "Why Reading Matters" Cornell notes.
3. Read 45.
4. Get all materials: Binder Check for Materials on Thursday/Friday

Classwork:

1. 5 min of Jedi Meditation
2. Cornell Notes: Why Reading Matters
3. Learn your lexile level and how to figure out the range of books you can read:
• Go to https://fab.lexile.com/ and input your current Lexile level in the box that says "My Lexile measure is.." to find out your the range for books you can choose from.
• For example, if your Lexile level is 1020, you are free to read any books between 920 and 1070.  

Syllabus & Notetaking (Day 178 & 177)

Objective: Students will learn how to set up their Cornell Notes by setting up and taking notes on The Ways of the F.O.R.C.E.-- our classroom rules and philosophy.

Do Now: Write Down homework in your agenda and clear off desk for 5 minutes of meditation.

1. Who is Jedi Ms. Kelly?
2. Syllabus Review:
• English 9 Syllabus
• English 9 HONORS Syllabus
3. Setting up your Cornell Notes
4. Intro to the Jedi Code: A Metaphorical Guide to Life
   
   
5. The Ways of the F.O.R.C.E. Presentation
6. Summarize Notes & Share out
7. Exit Slip: Letter to Jedi Ms. Kelly

All Classes Homework:

1. Read 45: 45 minutes, summary, parent signature. If you missed a day or did not read the full 45 minutes, you must add additional minutes to catch up for the lost time.
2. Gather Materials noted in Syllabus. On Monday we will set up our English Binders.
3. Letter to Jedi Ms. Kelly

• Previous Educational Experience/Who you were as a student/What kind of student have you been in the past?
• What kind of student do you want to be moving forward? What will you do to accomplish your goals? How can I help you achieve these goals?

Welcome to English 9! (Day 179)

Welcome to English 9! (Day 179)

Objective: Students will learn policies and procedures in ELA 9 by practicing entering and exiting the room.

Agenda:

1. Do Now: Find a seat within 1 min of entering and prop up your name tent.
• An adjective that describes you AND start with the same letter as your first name
• NAME- First Name and Last Initial
• Example: 
• Magestic
• MICHAEL P.

• Entrance Procedure
• Do-Now-Pair-Share
• Class overview
• Expectations for Jedi Reading Logs
• Jedi Name Game (If time)

Homework:

1. Read any book you want for 45 min and complete/parent sign Jedi Reading Response Log
• Due Next Class