Week of January 22 - January 26
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Monday, January 22 -- A Day

1. Our Role as Journalists -- (Unit PPT -- Political Cartoons)
2. Watch/take notes about Journalism: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxHFbpwx6fE
3. Activity 3.3 -- Complete News Media Survey -- page 204
4. Activity 3.4 -- The Newspaper Debate -- Read two articles: pages 208-209; pages 212-213
5. Notes were take in our journals as we read these articles -- get this from a peer

• HOMEWORK:  Find and print ONE article (informational or editorial) that relates to your group career 

Tuesday, January 23 -- B Day

Wednesday, January 24 -- A Day (PD Day)​

• Mrs. Jewell will be participating in Mid-Year Check-In with 9th graders -- SUB 
• Sub will collect the printed article.  Write your name on the article/staple if needed.
• Computer assignment to be completed with sub.
• Focus of today's lesson -- Understanding the difference between information articles and editorial products. A handout will be given to walk you through your work with the following articles. 
• Information article: "America's War on Wildfires":  www.stclair.k12.il.us/ccore/ELAShifts/documents/Info%20Text/Article%20of%20the%20Week%20Sample.pdf (See pages 16-17 only)
• Editorial #1: www.pressdemocrat.com/opinion/7731973-181/pd-editorial-familiar-fire-scenes
• Editorial #2: www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-California-fires-overlooked-12382127.php
• Editorial #3: beta.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-wildfire-funding-fix-20180102-story.html
• Editorial #4: napavalleyregister.com/opinion/editorial/guest-editorial-why-california-burns/article_a6eb8e78-9207-57a1-82a4-ffed1de469fb.html
• Editorial Product (Political Cartoon #1): www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/firetoon06.jpg?w=620
• Editorial Product (Political Cartoon #2): www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/firetoon02.jpg?w=620
• Editorial Product (Political Cartoon #3): www.barrierefire.com/bfd/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/f0bf44a980fe09671135007fa5f3d0a5.jpg
  
• Editorial Product (Mural #1): dailychicagophoto.blogspot.com/2009/11/logan-square-firefighters-memorial.html
• Editorial Product (Mural #2): www.muralsbygeorgeta.com/public-murals/firefighter-mural/
• Editorial Product (Collage #1): www.wildfirex.com/wildland-fire-preparedness/smokey-bear/
  
• Homework: NONE

Thursday, January 25 -- B Day

Friday, January 26 -- A Day 

1. Inforamtional vs. Editorial
2. Assessment Details
3. Group Work 

• HOMEWORK: To be announced on Friday 
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Week of January 15 - January 19

M, Jan 15-- NO SCHOOL -- Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

T, Jan 16 -- A  Day

1. Groups -- for Unit 3 -- Embedded Assessment -- Grouped by Career Interest 
2. Continue George A. Krimsky's article (page 197) -- "The Role of Media in a Democracy"
3. Group Brainstorm for Career Interests 

W, Jan 17 -- B Day

Th, Jan 18 -- A Day

1. Groups -- for Unit 3 -- Embedded Assessment -- Grouped by Career Interest 
2. Finish George A. Krimsky's article (page 197) -- "The Role of Media in a Democracy"
3. Group Brainstorm for Career Interests 

F, Jan 19 -- B Day ​

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Week of January 8 - January 12, 2018

M, Jan 8 -- Traditional Day

1. Seating Chart
2. Ted Talk: "There is More to Life than Just Being Happy" www.ted.com/talks/emily_esfahani_smith_there_s_more_to_life_than_being_happy?referrer=playlist-motivation_for_the_new_year_and_every_day_really#t-586632
3. Individual Notes on Ted Talk; then discussion with partners

• Homework: No HW yet.  Please make sure Spring Board book and journals are both in class ASAP.  Get yourself back on track; new paper, pens, pencils, etc.  
• PERSONAL STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS SOON!!! Sign up on the calendar. 

T, Jan 9 -- A Day
PADA  INTERVIEWS -- Sign up for PADA interviews.  I will type up final schedule. 

1. Review 4 Pillars of Meaning from Ted Talk.
2. Write a 7-10 sentence reflection
3. Happiness Card: "Happiness is ...."  
4. Start American Forums Unit -- SpringBoard
5. In journal -- What is a Democracy?  In our Democratic country, what jobs are needed to support its structure?  -- Completed a chart as a class.

• Homework:  Make sure you have your SpringBoard book and journal IN CLASS.  Get yourself organized.  

W, Jan 10 -- B Day

Th, Jan 11 -- A Day 

1. Groups -- for Unit 3 -- Embedded Assessment -- Grouped by Career Interest 
2. Start George A. Krimsky's article (page 197) -- "The Role of Media in a Democracy"

F, Jan 12 -- B Day ​