The Average Joes and Janes Unit
Kids playing catch, old women bowling, little girls running with their dads, friends fishing, high school girls figuring out what competition and letting go means, yesterday's hero stuck in the past . . . this unit focuses on the ordinary people whose lives are touched by sports.
Extra Credit: During this unit, you can listen to an episode of the The Jungle, the official EHS Sports Podcast. Then, write a formal paragraph on what you learned. Students may do this up to three times during this unit. Once this unit is over, this opportunity is, too. Each paragraph is worth up to 5 points.
Tuesday, 1/7: Quick tour of the website. Then, Watch a story about an Average Joe. (Ben Comen, the slowest cross-country runner in America):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=hZtNbUhr6qQ
Then, assigned Essential Questions on schoology, due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Wednesday: Watched a video about Dale Webster. and this one, too (Dale Webster Video II). And, watched a video about "The Jackie Robinson of Edwardsville," Mr. Herman Shaw. All EHS Athletic Hall of Fame videos can be found here.
Thursday: Assigned reading and questions on "Raymond's Run." Assignment and pdf are on schoology. Or, if you'd rather listen to the text as you read it: "Raymond's Run" (audio book). This is due Monday, whether we are in person Friday or not.
Friday: kids check in online and then complete Raymond's Run on their own.
Monday, 1/13: All class, informal discussion of the Essential Questions, Ben Comen, Dale Webster, and Herman Shaw.
Tuesday: Assigned questions on "The 7-10 Split."
Wednesday: All-class graded discussion on "Raymond's Run" and "The 7-10 Split." Students who were absent can submit a formal paragraph answering one of the questions we discussed (the ones assigned); pls submit that on schoology.
Thursday: Went over classroom policies. Then, in groups assigned questions on "Fishing.
Friday: Assigned questions on "The Ex-Basketball Player."
Tuesday, 1/21: All-class, formal graded discussion on "Fishing" and the "Ex-Basketball Player."
Wednesday: Day 2; kids who miss school can submit a makeup paragraph answering one of the questions we talked about.
Thursday: Gave Lit Terms.
Friday: Assigned "Finding Myself: On the Field and in the Gym." Questions are on schoology.
Monday, 1/27: Assigned "To An Athlete Dying Young" in groups. Questions on schoology.
Tuesday: Written quiz on To An Athlete and Finding Myself. Students who miss the quiz must submit a formal paragraph on the theme of one of those on schoology. GD on "To An Athlete" and "Finding Myself..."
Wednesday: Day 2 of the GD. Students who miss a day can submit a paragraph answering one of the questions we discussed. The paragraph is due before class tomorrow; suibmit on schoology.
Thursday: Watched a video about crew. And this one. Then, assigned for reading and questions on schoology, "The 8-oared Crew." As you read this story, consider the themes--particularly regarding competition, the role that the money plays in sports, leadership, coaching, and family.
Friday: Group quiz on "The 8-Oared Crew." Students who miss the quiz should submit a formal paragraph on schoology in place of the quiz. The assignment is on schoology.
Monday, 2/3: Then assigned: "Baseball," "Cut." and ""Fathers Playing Catch with Sons" by Donald Hall.
Tuesday: Test on "Baseball," "Cut," and "Fathers Playing Catch with Sons."
Wednesday: completed informal discussion of "Cut" and "Fathers...". Then, assigned the Average Joe Unit Cool Down on Schoology--due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Thursday: Assigned Block Letter. inspired by the unit. Due Monday at the beginning of class.
Friday: completed the letter.
Monday, 2/10: Choose the best letter.
Tuesday: Assigned a formal essay inspired by the unit. The assignment and directions are on schoology. By tomorrow complete all steps up to drafting.
Wednesday: complete a draft of the formal essay.Click here
Thursday: Peer editing.
Friday: Redraft and publish before the start of class on Tuesday.
Tuesday, 2/18: switch unit to Famous Folks.
Nothing below this line is official
, Dave Moffitt.
Tuesday: written quiz on "Cut" and "Fathers Playing Catch w/ Sons," and then informal of both pieces. Students who are absent should write a formal paragraph answering the question, what is the main theme of "Fathers Playing Catch with Sons?" Submit the paragraph on schoology in the quiz assignment.
Wednesday: Complete cool down on schoology, then assigned Block Letter.
Thursday: Choose best letter.
Friday: Catch up day; students submit work for any missing assignments.
Monday
Assigned a formal essay inspired by the unit. The assignment and directions are on schoology. By tomorrow complete all steps up to drafting.
Tuesday: Complete a draft of the essay.
Wednesday: Self edit draft. Click here for a self-grading checklist.
Thursday: Peer editing
Friday: Redraft and submit before the end of class for grading. Click here to view the grading instrument.
Monday, 9/30: Switch to Famous Folks Unit.
Read a crazy story about Dale Webster who surfed every day for 32 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6whKr0DDbdY. and The Man Who Surfed Every Single Day For 40 Years ! - video Dailymotion.
Friday: Shared Just Call Him Knute Rockhead by Rick Reilly. In groups of 4 study the poem "Baseball."
Monday, Choose best letter.
Tuesday: brief informal discussion of "Cut" and "Fathers...". Then, completed unit "Cool Down" on Schoology.
Wednesday: Assigned a formal essay inspired by the unit. The assignment and directions are on schoology. By tomorrow complete all steps up to drafting.
Thursday: complete a draft of the formal essay.
Friday :Self editing of essay. Click here to view the grading instrument.
Monday:Peer editing. Click here to view the grading instrument. At the start of class, I will upload all the current drafts into a zip file, which I'll post in on schoology. You could also create a google doc and allow your writing group access to make comments directly on your paper.
Tuesday: Complete peer editing and redrafting. Submit essay for grading by the beginning of class tomorrow.
Wednesday: Switch to Famous Folks Unit.
Friday: complete a draft of the essay.
Monday, : Peer editing. Click here to view the grading instrument. At the start of class, I will upload all the current drafts into a zip file, which I'll post in on schoology. You could also create a google doc and allow your writing group access to make comments directly on your paper. Submit essay for grading by the beginning of class tomorrow.
Friday: Begin completing Literary Terms. Lit Terms. Keep this handout where you can find it; you will need t
M: Assigned a formal essay inspired by the unit. The assignment and directions are on schoology. By tomorrow complete all steps up to drafting.
Tuesday: Reviewed Drafting Tips handout. Then, GFTD: complete a draft of the essay.
Wednesday: switch to Famous Folks Unit!.
"Fathers Playing Catch with Sons" by Donald Hall.
And, assigned questions for "Father's Playing Catch With Sons" on Schoology.
"To An Athlete Dying Young" by A.E. Houseman
Went over contract/rules of class.
: Assigned Essay Inspired by Unit (click here for that handout). Handout also available on schoology. Deadlines for essay: next class period for a draft; a week from today hand in through schoology.
DW 4, 2nd 4 Pieces of Literature
DW #5, "Cut" and "8-Oared Crew"
Daily Work 2: First 4 Average Joe’s Questions.