Thursday, September 13, 2018

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

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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.



  • 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.

Monday, September 10, 2018

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.

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Superhero Biography | Superman

Image result for first superman comicEntrance 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.



  • 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.