The Average Joes and Janes Unit
51st Anniversary Edition, the Last Dance
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 include 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.
Watch the bowling Extra Credit film here.
Wednesday 8/19: Make a major announcement: PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY EVERY SINGLE DAY from BELL TO BELL. Not on your lap or on you desk; place it in your backpack or on the artificial turf. I promise to never mention it again unless you make me. Then, a quick tour of the website. Then, Watch a story about an Average Joe. (Ben Comen, the slowest cross-country runner in America): Ben Comen ~ The Cross Country Runner.
Thursday: Assigned the final exam (Essential Questions). on Schoology at the beginning of class and then discussed.
Friday: 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.
Monday, 8/24: In pairs answered the questions on "Fishing." which are due tomorrow.
Tuesday: Test on "Raymond's Run" and "Fishing." GD on both pieces. Students must participate 5x. Absent students must submit on schoology a formal paragraph answering the question, "Why did Wordsworth write this poem?"
Wednesday: complete GD; students must have 10 points. Those who were absent the second day must write a formal paragraph answering the question, why did Bambara write "Raymond's Run?"
Thursday: Assigned questions on the "7-10 Split" and "The Ex-Basketball Player" on schoology. Formed groups. Questions due Monday.
Friday: completed the questions.
Monday: 8/31: Written test on "7-10 Split" and "The Ex-Basketball Player." Then, GD #2 on the literature.
Tuesday: Day 2 of GD 2. Students must have 10 points by the end of the day; students who are absent must submit a formal paragraph answering the question: why did the writer write this? If you missed one day, write one paragraph; if you missed two, write two. Submit the paragraph online in schoology in the assignment portal for GD 2.
Wednesday: Gave Lit Terms. BLAST TEST! How many can your group correctly define in 13 minutes? Gave terms to kids; with partners, define them, then come together and verify.
Thursday: completed Lit Terms.
Friday: Assigned "Finding Myself: On the Field and in the Gym," and assigned "To an Athlete Dying Young" in groups. Questions on Schoology.
Tuesday, 9/8: completed on "Finding Myself..." and "To an Athlete..." questions.
Wednesday: Written quiz on "Finding..." and "To an Athlete...". The makeup for the quiz is a formal paragraph answering the question, how does Jeanne's life compare to yours? Submit the paragraph on Schoology. Then, Day 1 of GD 3.
Thursday: Day 2 of GD 3. Students who miss one day must write one paragraph answering the question, what have you learned about poetry so far this year? Students who miss both days must answer the previous question plus, why did Housman write "To An Athlete Dying Young." The paragraph(s) is due before class tomorrow.
Friday:
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a video about Dale Webster. and this one, too (Dale Webster Video II).
Wednesday: Day 2 of GD. Students who missed one or both days can make up the points by submitting a formal paragraph answering one of the questions we discussed here. Students who missed one day should submit one paragraph; students who missed both days should submit two paragraphs.
Thursday: Watched a video about crew. And this one. And this one. Oh, man, I can't leave out this one. Then, assigned for reading and questions on Schoology, "The 8-oared Crew". As you read this story, consider the themes — particularly those related to competition, the role of money in sports, leadership, coaching, and family.
Friday: Group quiz on the theme. The makeup is a formal paragraph on the theme of the "8-Oared Crew."
Tuesday: Assigned "Baseball," "Cut," and ""Fathers Playing Catch with Sons" by Donald Hall. And answer questions on schoology.
Wednesday: completed questions and reading of "Baseball," "Cut," and "Fathers Playing Catch with Sons" by Donald Hall.
Thursday: Graded discussion on "Baseball," "Cut," and "Fathers Playing Catch With Sons." Students who are absent must submit a paragraph on the theme of one of these pieces.
Friday: Play a game for extra credit.
Monday: Assigned Block Letter. inspired by the unit. Due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Tuesday: Choose best letter.
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: Work on a draft of the formal essay. Click here for drafting tips.
Friday: Complete a copy of the draft.
Monday: Peer editing. Rubric: Organization, Focus, Support, Conventions, Integration. Click here for an editing checklist..
Tuesday: 50th Anniversary Extra Credit Tableau Contest for Extra Credit. Details: Create a tableau inspired by the unit. Take a picture of it and schoology message it to me. Consider the camera angle, lighting, facial expressions, background.
Tuesday: Assigned Block Letter. inspired by the unit. Due Monday at the beginning of class.
Wednesday: Choose best letter.
Thursday: Assigned a formal essay inspired by the unit. The assignment and directions are on schoology. By tomorrow complete all steps up to drafting.
Friday: complete a draft of the formal essay. Click here for an editing checklist.
Monday, : Peer editing. Rubric: Organization, Focus, Support, Conventions, Integration.
Tuesday: Redraft and publish before the start of class on Wednesday.
Wednesday: switch unit to Famous Folks.
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, switch unit to Famous Folks.
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, 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.