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M I A M I N O R T H W E S T E R N S E N I O R

E N G L I S H I V

P E R I O D S : 3 , 5 , 6 , 8

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Mr. Williams

August 31, Monday

Jose ‘07

Jahmad ‘12

Tareem ‘11

Cimina ‘07

Sara ‘16

Travon ‘17

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Today’s Agenda: Week 1; Day - 1___

Home Study Assigned

Kay ‘09

Javaris ‘17

Jonathan ‘09

What’s YOUR Game plan?

Welcome to the English IV Experience!

You will work hard!You will have rough days!

You will have seamless days!You will hate some days!

You will love others!One thing is guaranteed: you will learn!

yoUr tEaChEr:* Mr. R. Williams [Pops]

* 3rd of 4 boys

* A Naturalized Citizen

* Teaching for 18+ Years

* Loves Superheroes, learning, working out, and animals

This Year, I am:

1. English 3 Honors Teacher

2. English 4 Teacher

3. English 4 Honors Teacher

4. AP English Literature Teacher

5. Epsilon Sponsor

6. AP Department Chair

7. Teacher Mentor

8. Asst. Athletic Director over Academics

(Academic Coach)

How are you feeling?

* Think about COVID -19?

*How do you feel about the school

year?

*Think about what’s next for

you.

Whatchu’ heard?* What have you heard about this class?

*What have you heard about me?

Rules of OnlineEngagement

Here are some rules to abide by during online learning:

1. Find a Quiet space to learn

2. Organize and prep your work area daily.

3. Be on time

4. Be Respectful & Mature

5. Be careful with food and drink.

*NOTE: These rules will transition over to Hybrid Instruction, as well.

All Turned-In Assignments Must Be Headed Like This:Name:

Period:

Date:

Title of the Assignment:

Upper Lefthand corner

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MNW Basketball 81010 - @mnwbask

MNW Football 81010 - @mnwfoot

MNW Soccer 81010 - @mnwso

MNW Track 81010 - @mnwtr

MNW Volleyball 81010 - @mnwvo

MNW Wrestling 81010 - @mnww

MNW Athletes

Vocabulary Card (1):

From the vocabulary card you choose, complete both questions.

Handbook ReviewMake Sure you follow, highlight, and keep up with your Handbook.

Another will not be provided.

Around the RoomSupplies desk one: stapler, missed assignments, assignment box

Paperwork Shelves

Trays versus Assignment Box

Supplies desk two: colors, highlighters, and glues sticks

Epsilon HeadQuarters!

Class’s Websites

www.mrwilliamsengiv.weebly.com

TedTalk and other videos, handouts, and booklets will be posted on site. Most notes, however, will not.

www.k12.com

www.dadeschools.net/studentportal

www.facebook.com

One of you per class needs to become the Webmaster of this page.

Pops’ emails are on handbooks, as well. [email protected]

[email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/

mailto:[email protected]

3062 BirthdaYS

English IV HandoutsItem Page Count/Frequency

Honors Literary Devices Handout 3 pages (once)

HENG4 Scholarly Seminar 49 pages (once or do not print*)

Tone Vocabulary Sheet 1 Page (once)

Room 3062 Calendar 2 Pages (monthly)

Literary Critique Questions (Lit. Crit) 4 Pages (once)

Archetype Handbook 13 pages (once)

Mnemonics of Analysis 3 pages (once)

Essay Rubric 1 page (once)

Other documents *varies (once)

You may print on the back of each page.

I’ve shared some of myself with you, now it’s your turn. Answer the following questions below with explanations and clarifications, and prepare

to share at least 3 with the rest of the class.

ALL ABOUT ME

1. A nickname I have is…

2. I live with…

3. I believe…

4. Something people would never believe about me are…

5. A Favorite Superhero is…

6. A favorite hobby is…because…

7. Is there anything I should know that would hinder you academically?

8. This year, I plan to…

9. One word that describes me adequately is…

10. Academically, I plan to…

11. A favorite Netflix show/movie is…

12. What I like about English is…

13. What I dislike about English is…

14. I like when teachers…15. I dislike when teachers…

16. One section of the handbook I like is…

17. One section of the handbook I dislike is…

18. One quote I like is…19. I promise Mr. Williams that…

20. I promise myself that…21. A question I have is…

22. I’m prepping for life after high school by…

23. My favorite day of the week is…24. A favorite food I have is…

ALL ABOUT ME

ALL ABOUT ME Quiz

We’ve all shared out and learned about each other. You’ve also taken notes on each presenter.

Now, go ahead and write down 1 thing you remember about the 5 students on the list given.

Work on K12/IOL Assignment[independent study]

*Due 8/31– 9/4

Go Over Handbook and

Contract with Parent/Guardian

– have them (and yourself) sign

it!

“How to Study”

Presentation

Print Up & bring in

Handouts from Class

Website

Welcome Back!Home Study Overview


Start Strong!

Visit Class Website & Print Up Documents

*Due 9/1 (odd) – 9/2 (even)Next Class

www.mrwilliamsengiv.weebly.com

The “How to Study” [HTS] PowerPoint Presentation

•HENG3:

Due September 10 – September 11

Prepare A “How to Study” [HTS] PowerPoint

You may choose to present one of the

following tips or another that works for

you. PowerPoints should be no more

than 2 slides.

Cornell Notes Mnemonics

Improving Listening Skills Good Writing Skills

Re-writing /Typing Notes Other Note-taking Skills

Skimming Time Management Skills

Note Cards Active in Class Discussions

Keep Up with Reading Effectively Highlighting

Visualizing Saving Everything

Annotation Study Groups

Independent Work Reading Out loud

GroupChats Re-enacting plays/novels

Other….

Due September 10 – September 11

BRING IN SIGNED DOCUMENTS/

GOOGLE FORM

* Due by September 4

September 2, Wednesday

Jose ‘07

Jahmad ‘12

Tareem ‘11

Cimina ‘07

Sara ‘16

Travon ‘17


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Home Study Assigned

Kay ‘09

Javaris ‘17

Jonathan ‘09

Vocabulary Card (2):

From the vocabulary card you choose, complete both questions.

House KeepingWrite down your schedules

Syllabus Review

Around the Room

Class Websites

Review Handouts

English IV HandoutsItem Page Count/Frequency

Honors Literary Devices Handout 3 pages (once)

HENG4 Scholarly Seminar 49 pages (once or do not print*)

Tone Vocabulary Sheet 1 Page (once)

Room 3062 Calendar 2 Pages (monthly)

Literary Critique Questions (Lit. Crit) 4 Pages (once)

Archetype Handbook 13 pages (once)

Mnemonics of Analysis 3 pages (once)

Essay Rubric 1 page (once)

Other documents *varies (once)

You may print on the back of each page.

House Keeping

Cell Phones & Agendas

1

Facebook Rhetoric [FBR’s]!

2Reviewing Printed Materials

3

Book Distribution?

4

Honors English IV Portfolio/ Scholarly Seminar

5

College Prepping 101

From the list provided,

Choose 8 items.(Think of what’s important for you this year, as you transition into adulthood).

Make a vertical list on your desk.

Take a pic with your phone and email to me.

Yes, it’s that simple.

As Juniors/Seniors, we are going to start a process to make you successful this year and beyond.

When prompted, the class will choose a student(s) who will respond or post a topic on the class’s Facebook page.

Each member of the class is then expected to respond to this post.

You need to use elements of discourse from our class. This may include, vocabulary words, rhetorical devices, quotes from philosophers, etc.

Your grade is determined by the quality of your response.

You have one week for your response.

Facebook Rhetoric [FBR’s]

I’ve shared some of myself with you, now it’s your turn. Answer the following questions below with explanations and clarifications, and prepare

to share at least 3 with the rest of the class.

ALL ABOUT ME


2. I live with…

3. I believe…


















ALL ABOUT ME

Work on K12/IOL Assignment[independent study]

*Due 8/31– 9/4




it!

“How to Study”

Presentation

Print Up & bring in

Handouts from Class

Website



Start Strong!

September 4, Friday

Jose ‘07

Jahmad ‘12

Tareem ‘11

Cimina ‘07

Sara ‘16

Travon ‘17


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Home Study Assigned

Kay ‘09

Javaris ‘17

Jonathan ‘09

Quoting ( ):

Respond to one of the following quotes in a paragraph, using 1 vocabulary word and stock language. Highlight each item used.

“You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the

water,” Rabindranath Tagore

“A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he

has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad,” Theodore

Roosevelt

“When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you

succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally

important,” Ellen Degeneres


2. I live with…

3. I believe…


















ALL ABOUT ME




it!

“How to Study”

Presentation

Print Up & bring in

Handouts from Class

Website

My 2020 – 2021 Study

Schedule!



Start Strong!

My

2020 – 2021

Study

Schedule

(1)M R . W I L L I A M S ’ E N G L I S H C L A S S E S

Due September 11

8 ½ x 11 Copy [First]