Unit Plan-Collection One: Chasing Success

Online Instructions: To simplify this process for you, I am asking that you complete three tasks for each selection in
Collection One: 1. Read (or watch the video selections), 2. Respond to the discussion question with a one paragraph
response in the comments section of the VOC 12 WIKI and reply to at least three other students’ comments, and 3.
Complete the “Analyze the Text” (or the questions within the close reads) questions for each selection in 2-4 complete
sentences and share them with me. Work needs to be completed by 2pm on the day it is due. Late work will not be
accepted. I will grade between 2-4pm each day.

Other information: Email/share assignments to me at okirsten@wsdk12.net

All reading assignments were printed and given to you, and are on my website www.kirstenenglish.com
A link to the online textbook where you will find all readings and video content is on my website at the top of College
English 12 page under “HMH eTextbook”. Use the username and password I emailed to you.

Due Date Reading Pgs Assignments

Mon. 4/6 “Marita’s Bargain” 11 Read “Marita’s Bargain”

T 4/7 Discuss “Marita’s Bargain” on WIKI

W 4/8 Discuss “Marita’s Bargain” on WIKI, Due 2pm

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 4/9 Complete Analyzing the Text 1-8

F 4/10 Complete Analyzing the Text 1-8, Due 2pm

M 4/13 “Kewauna’s Ambition” (in link 4 Read and annotate “Kewauna’s Ambition”
“Collection One Close Reads)
Email photos of pages of close read to me.

T 4/14 Discuss Kewauna’s Ambition” on WIKI

W 4/15 Discuss Kewauna’s Ambition” on WIKI, Due 2pm

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 4/16 Complete Questions in Close Read #2, 6, Short Response on

separate document and share with me.

F 4/17 Complete Questions in Close Read #2, 6, Short Response on

separate document and share with me. Due 2pm

M 4/20 Watch Video “Don’t Eat Fortune’s Watch Video “Don’t Eat Fortune’s Cookie” on HMH Online
Cookie” on HMH Online Textbook Textbook, also on You Tube (Princeton 2012 Speech)

T 4/21 Discuss “Don’t Eat Fortune’s Cookie” on WIKI

W 4/22 Discuss “Don’t Eat Fortune’s Cookie” on WIKI, Due 2pm

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 4/23 Complete “Analyzing the Media” 1-5

F 4/24 Complete “Analyzing the Media” 1-5, Due 2pm

M 4/27 “A Right to Choose Single-Sex 3 Read and annotate “A Right to Choose Single-Sex Education”
Education” (Collection One Close
Email photos of close read to me.
Reads)

T 4/28 Discuss “A Right to Choose Single-Sex Education” on WIKI

W 4/29 Discuss “A Right to Choose Single-Sex Education” on WIKI,

Due 2pm; Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 4/30 Complete “Short Response” question from close read in one

paragraph, share with me.

F 5/1 Complete “Short Response” question from close read in one

paragraph, share with me. Due 2pm

M 5/4 “The Secret to Raising Smart Kids” 6 Read “The Secret to Raising Smart Kids”
and p.27 “Analyze Structure: Argument”

T 5/5 Discuss “The Secret to Raising Smart Kids” on WIKI

W 5/6 Discuss “The Secret to Raising Smart Kids” on WIKI. Due 2pm

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 5/7 Complete “Analyzing the Text” 1-8

F 5/8 Complete “Analyzing the Text” 1-8. Due 2pm

M 5/11 “A Walk to the Jetty” 12 Read “A Walk to the Jetty”

T 5/12 Discuss “A Walk to the Jetty” on WIKI

W 5/13 Discuss “A Walk to the Jetty” on WIKI

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 5/14 Complete “Analyzing the Text” 1-8

F 5/15 Complete “Analyzing the Text” 1-8. Due 2pm

M 5/18 “Next Term We’ll Mash You” 6 Read and annotate “Next Term We’ll Mash You”, email me
(Collection One close read) pictures of the close read pages

T 5/19 Discuss “Next Term We’ll Mash You” on WIKI

W 5/20 Discuss “Next Term We’ll Mash You” on WIKI. Due 2pm

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 5/21 Complete Questions 2,4, Short Response (1 paragraph) on

separate document and share with me

F 5/22 Complete Questions 2,4, Short Response (1 paragraph) on

separate document and share with me. Due 2pm

M 5/25 MEMORIAL DAY *Extra Credit: Read “Ile”, do Analyzing the Text 1-6

T 5/26 Performance Task A - p. 67-69 3 Performance Task A: Writing an Argument p67-69-(called

Debate an Issue in book). Instead of doing a debate we will
 write an argument: Should all students have a longer school
day and shorter vacations? 1. Write a clear statement of your
claim (opinion). 2. Outline at least three reasons that support
your claim. 3. Gather evidence from “Marita’s Bargain”, at
least one other text in Collection One, and your personal
experience to support your three reasons.

W 5/27 Write Argument Essay 3-5 paragraphs

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 5/28 Rough Drafts Due by 2pm- Share with me, I will critique and
get back to you before tomorrow.

F 5/29 Final Drafts due by 2pm

M 6/1 Performance Task B-Compare
Contrast Essay p. 71-73
3 Compare Contrast Essay- Compare and contrast Annie John’s
experience with that of another character in collection one.
Discuss the sacrifices these characters make and whether
they are worth it. 4 Paragraphs (Introduction, 2 Body
paragraphs-2 characters or 2 points, Conclusion)

Plan and organize your essay.

T 6/2 Draft your essay

W 6/3 Rough Draft Due 2pm. Again, I will critique your essay and
get it back to you before tomorrow.

Zoom Meeting 12:30-1pm

TH 6/4 Compare-Contrast Essay Due 2pm. This is your FINAL

F 6/5 Senior Day

SUN 6/7 GRADUATION

Discussion Questions for WIKI: Cite evidence from the text and/or your own experience to support your opinions.

Marita’s Bargain: 1. How are KIPP students different from other public-school students?
2. What are some of the benefits to KIPP? What are the drawbacks?
3. Would you like to attend KIPP? Why or why not?

Kewauna’s Ambition: 1. Why was Kewauna successful?

2. What central idea does Tough make about Kewauna’s success?
3. What obstacles did Kewauna have to overcome, and what did she do to overcome them?

Don’t Eat Fortune’s Cookie: 1. What ideas does Lewis express about success and how people are rewarded?
2. How do his ideas relate to you graduating from High School?
A Right to Choose Single-Sex Education: 1. What is the author’s main claim or argument? What are the strengths and
weaknesses of it? 2. What is your opinion on this issue?

The Secret to Raising Smart Kids: 1. What are the two different mindsets about intelligence and learning?
2. Is the author’s evidence convincing? 3. What is your opinion about this issue?

A Walk to the Jetty: 1. Discuss Annie John’s view of her life on the island. 2. How important is a person’s home and
family in their future? Explain how these influences will affect you in the future.

Next Term, We’ll Mash You: 1. Why does Charles not tell his parents about the boy’s threat? 2. How would his parents
reacted if Charles had told them? 3. What would you have done in this situation? Why?