VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS today from 10a – 12p via zoom (same invite – I just sent it to everyone again in today’s email/Google classroom post).  Stop in if you have questions, want extra feedback, or just want to check in.

Keep moving forward and use this week to get caught up.  Check the checklist from Tuesday for what you should be working on (or where to start if you are just now realizing you have to do something.)

❤ Mrs. C = )

P.S. Please take the survey on yesterday’s post that will help me plan what’s next.  Your feedback is necessary.

Have you checked out the post from yesterday with a checklist of what you should be working on?  If you are confused or just not caught up, I think it will answer many of your questions.

Have tried stopping into virtual office hours yet?  If you haven’t, give it a shot.  Next session is tomorrow anytime between 10a & 12p. If you are just unsure of how to use zoom, don’t let that be a barrier.  Follow the directions below:

1. Download the zoom app on your device (it’s free in your app store)
2. NO. You do not need to make an account.
3. During call times, go to the email that has the invite (I sent it a couple of weeks ago, but will send the link out again tomorrow), and click the link to join.
4. You can turn on the video (or not) – but you’ll need to turn on the audio to be heard.
5. It will put you in a virtual waiting room and Mrs. C will let you in when it’s your turn. That simple!

TODAY:  Help me plan what’s next by filling out a quick Google survey.  You’ll find it in today’s Google classroom (I think it also emails you). Or try linking here https://forms.gle/YK215rfZAoFFe2gj9.

*Make sure you refer to the checklist for YOUR class (English 8 or Rhet-Comp)

RHET-COMP 102

☑Booktalk (due in Flipgrid – flipcode on BT sheet – or email Mrs. C for it again)
☑Memory Book Shorts (4 – in a folder in your submissions folder)
☑Preview what MG is (check posts from 3/18 & 19 & 23 + flipgrid talk thrus)
☑ ASSIGNMENT: FULL VERSION March 16th post, REDUCED VERSION April 6th post (be sure to look at Rhet-Comp)
☑MGIdeas (3 – 5 potential ideas w/ explanation – template in your Dropbox drafts) – target 3/24
☑MGDesign (narrow down to one idea & do some planning – template in Dropbox drafts) – target 3/29
☑MGMark#1 (start creating pieces of your MG – 6-8 pages) target 4/6
☑MGMark#2 (draft the rest of your MG 10 pages (reduced version – maintains your GCHS grade) or 13 – 17 pages (full version to keep a SWIC A or improve your grade) – target 4/20

Along the way, there were Quickwrites designed to help you search for topics (the 3 lists of questions) and later to help you start to generate some writing that you might use in your project (or at least some experimenting with genres to get you thinking).  If you skipped them, and you get stuck, try returning to your notebook and working a bit there. (QW #30 – 39)

ENGLISH 8

☑Booktalk (due in Flipgrid – flipcode on BT sheet – or email Mrs. C for it again)
☑Preview what MG is (check posts from 3/18 & 19 & 23 + flipgrid talk thrus)
☑ASSIGNMENT: REDUCED VERSION April 6th post (be sure to look at English 8)
☑MGIdeas (3 – 5 potential ideas w/ explanation – template in your Dropbox drafts) – target 3/25
☑MGDesign (narrow down to one idea & do some planning – template in Dropbox drafts) – target 4/1
☑MGMark#1 (start creating pieces of your MG – 4 – 6 pages) target 4/8
☑MGMark#2 (draft the rest of your MG – 7 pages (reduced version) – target 4/20

Along the way, there were Quickwrites designed to help you search for topics (the 3 lists of questions) and later to help you start to generate some writing that you might use in your project (or at least some experimenting with genres to get you thinking).  If you skipped them, and you get stuck, try returning to your notebook and working a bit there. (QW #17 – 26)

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS today from 10a – 12p via zoom (same invite – email me if you need to me to send it to you again).  Stop in if you have questions, want extra feedback, or just want to check in.

Keep moving forward and use this week to get caught up.  Check back later today for a checklist of what you should be working on (or where to start if you are just now realizing you have to do something.

❤ Mrs. C = )

No new work will be posted tomorrow (Friday, April 10th or Monday, April 13th) in honor of spring break.  According to the Remote Learning Plan, next week April 14 – 17 are designed to have extra planning time for teachers.  I will still post some updates Wednesday and Friday & I will still hold office hours Tuesday & Thursday from 10am – 12pm.  I will still respond to your emails to answer questions, give advice, or if you just want to check in.  I’ve adjusted the MARK#2 date (I know, I just rescheduled this, but I didn’t know about the 14th – 17th until yesterday, either) to give you until Monday, April 20th.  (Updated schedule pages below).

Research Schedule ENG 8 covid adapted 2020

MGResearch Schedule 2020 MG ENG102covid adapted

Reach out if you have questions.

❤ Mrs. C = )

Keep moving forward. That means share MARK#1 for feedback and continue creating.  Consider MARK#2 due Monday, April 20th (EVERYONE) and use next week to get it done. Or whatever else gets you caught up (book talks, rhet-comp memory book shorts, research design, etc.).

TODAY is VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS.  Check you email for the invite and pop in sometime between 10am and 12noon to check-in, ask questions, get help in real-time.  Office hours are NOT required – just an option for you.  Email me if you didn’t get an invite.  (Same invite from before should get you in the meeting).

❤ Mrs. C = )

Reminder to check out the adjustments and/or options posted yesterday.  That means for English 8, I’ve reduced the parameters of your project and you have MARK#1 to hit by end of tomorrow.  And for Rhet-Comp – you have decisions to make – and keep writing to complete your draft by 4/13.  Or whatever else gets you caught up or keeps you moving forward.

TODAY is VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS.  Check you email for the invite and pop in sometime between 10am and 12noon to check-in, ask questions, get help in real-time.  Office hours are NOT required – just an option for you.  Email me if you didn’t get an invite.  (Same invite from before should get you in the meeting).

❤ Mrs. C = )

YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT THIS INFORMATION ON FLIPGRID – rcmg20 for Rhet-Comp students & e8mg20 for English 8 students.  There are videos where I read this letter and explain the details that follow.  Contact Mrs. C for any clarification you need. Find the adapted schedules & assignment overview/parameters in downloadable versions at the bottom of this post & with explanations on the Flipgrids.

Dear Seniors,

Learning at home, on your own, via the internet, is not the same as learning day to day in the classroom and I won’t even pretend that it is…or that we can accomplish all the same things in the same time frames, etc.  So, I’ve been thinking about what’s really important as we try to keep reading, writing, and thinking from a distance.

That said, I’m planning some changes to your learning that might make it more manageable and less overwhelming (with the understanding that work still needs to be done – it isn’t optional).

For those of you who are diligently working on your MG projects, I applaud you. And no worries, we’re still doing those.  I’m going to let you make a few more of the choices going forward though, shortening the scope of the project for some, and updating the end date (with flexibility for those who need more time to complete it).

For ALL of you, I plan on an optional reduction in page requirements, a slight adjustment in the required genres, and an earlier end date.  Then, we will shift class to a reading/writing format where you keep reading, with a weekly check-in, and keep notebook writing, at least 3 times per week.

If our time away from the physical school building goes beyond the end of April (this is likely but not known at this time), then the memory book (rhet-comp) and portfolio assignments (English 8 & rhet-comp) will also be adjusted to reflect our digital capacities, and that’s what we’ll work on in May along with reading & writing.

With understanding,

Mrs. C = )

DETAILS:

RHET-COMP STUDENTS:

Take a look at your grade before we physically left school.

If you have an A that you want to maintain or you have a grade you’d like to improve, complete the MG project as originally assigned—CHANGE NOTHING**.  As long as you turn in a “quality” project (this means your best work, not just completing pages of random whatever – you know what I mean here), you will still have an A or be eligible to improve your grade (can’t hurt your grade as long as you are working, trying, and completing the project—if it’s “good” it will likely raise you a letter grade overall; impress me).

** OK.  Change 4 things: (FOR EVERYONE) 1. One-on-one conferencing will be optional, not required (stop into virtual office hours or email Mrs. C for a time that works better for you) 2. Presentations will be via Flipgrid (details TBA) 3. The schedule is condensed for everyone (with less WRITE CLUB & no class days for conference times & omission of some in-class lessons) & 4. No collection of sources at the end – just cite responsibly, people.

If you don’t necessarily care about maintaining the A or you are satisfied with the B or C you have currently (again, depends on your grade when we left), you may choose the reduced/revised assignment and with a “quality” project (this means your best work, not just completing pages of random whatever – you know what I mean here), your grade will adjust as follows:  A’s will become B’s (for SWIC grading) and other grades (at GCHS) will remain constant (e.g. a B will stay a B, C will stay a C etc.)

IF YOU ARE PURSUING CREDIT w/SWIC:  Note that the SWIC class continues online and you must complete work to earn credit.  Uncompleted coursework could result in forfeiture of your FREE college credit.

MG overview 2020 covid 19 adapted ENG 102

Research Schedule 2020 MG ENG102covid adapted (2)

ENGLISH 8 STUDENTS:

See the reduced/revised assignment (for your respective class) and adjust your work accordingly.  As long as you turn in a “quality” project (this means your best work, not just completing pages of random whatever – you know what I mean here), you will maintain or improve your grade.  If it’s “good” it might even raise you a letter grade overall; impress me). That said, it is okay to go beyond the reduced parameters or to complete the project as originally assigned, just not required.

MG Overview English 8 covid19 adapted

Research Schedule ENG 8 covid adapted 2020 MG

EVERYONE—A note on earlier due dates:  Because the projects are adjusted for the online format (which honestly cuts out some things that are just difficult to do online and streamlines our work into a shorter time) and the minimum page requirements are reduced (for many of you), the due dates are earlier.  HOWEVER, there will be no penalty for turning in these projects up until the final dates listed at the bottom of each schedule, provided you are working, moving forward, touching base with Mrs. C and such.  We might not all arrive at finished products at the same time, and that’s OKAY.  If you can stick to this schedule, GREAT!  It means you’ll get a break while we read & write before heading into the last part of the year. If you can’t, you’ll have about 2 additional weeks to finish up your project while we get back to reading & writing.

ALL STUDENTS:  Note that uncompleted coursework could result in an incomplete for the course, which means no credit in a required high school course.  Share this info with your friends who think school is over.