Mrs. Poulsen's Live Lessons
There will be two English Language Arts Live Lessons every Wednesday. Please attend ONE of those live lessons. It is a proven fact that students who regularly attend live lessons perform better in their classes
Please access your my Live Lesson room link from your student home page and attend at either 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
If you can't attend a live lesson or would like to review a live lesson you did attend, you may watch the recording. The recordings are below.
Please access your my Live Lesson room link from your student home page and attend at either 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
If you can't attend a live lesson or would like to review a live lesson you did attend, you may watch the recording. The recordings are below.
Semester 2 Recordings
Week 1: Course Overview and Poetry Intro
(We talked about best practices for success in Language Arts and in general. We briefly introduced writing processes as it will be followed this semester. We briefly discussed an introduction to poetry.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pmucnizzbn7v&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 2: Poetry
(We talked about poetic devices using examples from the Language Arts course textbook)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pc6kfcefv6ro&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 3: Venn Diagram and Portfolio Preview
(We talked about the steps we would take to complete the full writing process on essays this semester. We also discussed how to fill out a Venn Diagram for the compare and contrast essay in Unit 2. This lesson covers page 2 of the portfolio Packet)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pk3a3s48h27h&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 4: CC Essay Block and Point by Point Essay Format
(We reviewed the Venn Diagram and discussed next steps in organizing information for compare and contrast essay into a block format or point by point format. This lesson covers pages 3 and 4 of the portfolio packet.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=phx4mp22bloc&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 5: Writing an Introduction and Conclusion
(We reviewed the 5 paragraph essay format, discussed requirements for the compare/contrast essay, and discussed introductory and concluding paragraphs including thesis statements.)
Note** The link below is a link to Mrs. Lucia's Live Lesson recording where the same information was presented. My recording did not have sound.
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pp31hqc24qoe&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 6: Six Traits of Writing
(We discussed the 6 traits of writing and how to use them to revise and edit your writing. We also reviewed a sample compare/contrast essay that uses the point by point format.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pc6h1utiut4q&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 7 Poetry Review
(We discussed sound devices and elements of poetry in preparation for the Unit 2 test. We also discussed how to break down and strategically answer essay questions on assessments)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=puwspqlvedia&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 8 SBAC Prep
(We discussed what it will be like to take the SBAC at a testing center with NCA and we did practice items and discussed test taking strategies to support student success on the SBAC.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p75k14extnke&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 9 Elements of a Short Story
(We discussed elements of a short story and began discussing the Unit 3 portfolio. Discussed elements of a short story in terms of an autobiographical narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p76chs8p5hz7&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 10 Maintaining Focus in A Narrative
(We discussed the Autobiographical Narrative Portfolio Packet. We reviewed elements of a short story and discussed and analyzed a mentor text of an autobiographical narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pix7dfzwo3ll&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 11 Reading a Narrative for Comprehension
(We discussed and practiced strategies for reading as a writer to support the writing of an autobiographical narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p0s4o2mbsa12&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 12 Varied Sentence Openers
(We reviewed the ACE Strategy and discussed achieving success on essay question constructed responses. We also discussed using varied sentence openers to increase fluidity when writing a narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pnu8ctz7trh4&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 13 Grammar Review
(We reviewed grammar rules in preparation for revising and editing autobiographical narratives)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p7h2fhwskvq6&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 16 Dragonwings
(We discussed the Unit 4 novel Dragonwings. We discussed text to world connections)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pnb0xn2oribb&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 1: Course Overview and Poetry Intro
(We talked about best practices for success in Language Arts and in general. We briefly introduced writing processes as it will be followed this semester. We briefly discussed an introduction to poetry.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pmucnizzbn7v&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 2: Poetry
(We talked about poetic devices using examples from the Language Arts course textbook)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pc6kfcefv6ro&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 3: Venn Diagram and Portfolio Preview
(We talked about the steps we would take to complete the full writing process on essays this semester. We also discussed how to fill out a Venn Diagram for the compare and contrast essay in Unit 2. This lesson covers page 2 of the portfolio Packet)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pk3a3s48h27h&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 4: CC Essay Block and Point by Point Essay Format
(We reviewed the Venn Diagram and discussed next steps in organizing information for compare and contrast essay into a block format or point by point format. This lesson covers pages 3 and 4 of the portfolio packet.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=phx4mp22bloc&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 5: Writing an Introduction and Conclusion
(We reviewed the 5 paragraph essay format, discussed requirements for the compare/contrast essay, and discussed introductory and concluding paragraphs including thesis statements.)
Note** The link below is a link to Mrs. Lucia's Live Lesson recording where the same information was presented. My recording did not have sound.
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pp31hqc24qoe&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 6: Six Traits of Writing
(We discussed the 6 traits of writing and how to use them to revise and edit your writing. We also reviewed a sample compare/contrast essay that uses the point by point format.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pc6h1utiut4q&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 7 Poetry Review
(We discussed sound devices and elements of poetry in preparation for the Unit 2 test. We also discussed how to break down and strategically answer essay questions on assessments)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=puwspqlvedia&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 8 SBAC Prep
(We discussed what it will be like to take the SBAC at a testing center with NCA and we did practice items and discussed test taking strategies to support student success on the SBAC.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p75k14extnke&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 9 Elements of a Short Story
(We discussed elements of a short story and began discussing the Unit 3 portfolio. Discussed elements of a short story in terms of an autobiographical narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p76chs8p5hz7&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 10 Maintaining Focus in A Narrative
(We discussed the Autobiographical Narrative Portfolio Packet. We reviewed elements of a short story and discussed and analyzed a mentor text of an autobiographical narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pix7dfzwo3ll&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 11 Reading a Narrative for Comprehension
(We discussed and practiced strategies for reading as a writer to support the writing of an autobiographical narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p0s4o2mbsa12&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 12 Varied Sentence Openers
(We reviewed the ACE Strategy and discussed achieving success on essay question constructed responses. We also discussed using varied sentence openers to increase fluidity when writing a narrative.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pnu8ctz7trh4&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 13 Grammar Review
(We reviewed grammar rules in preparation for revising and editing autobiographical narratives)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p7h2fhwskvq6&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 16 Dragonwings
(We discussed the Unit 4 novel Dragonwings. We discussed text to world connections)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pnb0xn2oribb&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Semester 1 Recordings
Weeks 1 and 2 can be accessed from Mrs. Lucia's Live Lesson menu item
Week 3: Achieving Success in Language Arts
(We talked about successfully responding to essay questions on quizzes and tests using the ACE strategy)
http://www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=prbg7rutwd4a&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Weeks 4: Persuasion
(We talked about strategies to use when trying to persuade someone to agree with you using appeals to reason, emotion, and credibility. This lesson is included preparation for writing a persuasive essay)
http://www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pkzrzpyan6fa&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 5: The Writing Process/Focus on Prewriting
(We reviewed the 5 steps of the writing process and how we will be utilizing them with our persuasive essays. We worked on a bubble map as a group in preparation for prewriting work on the persuasive essay)
http://www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p8teiw7ribdt&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 6: 5 Paragraph Essay Format, OREO Writing, Intro, Thesis
(We Reviewed the 5 paragraph Essay format with a special focus on writing an introductory paragraph that includes a hook, background information, a thesis, and 3 reasons that support the thesis.)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pgr1xedz156b&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 7: Write to Learn, 6 Traits of Writing, Body Paragraphs
(We discussed how to use Write to Learn to draft, revise, and edit essays. We also discussed the 6 Traits of Writing and what to include in the body paragraphs of the persuasive essay)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=phrgbrvkrltx&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 8: Elements and Structure of Drama
(We discussed wrapping up the persuasive essay and began discussing elements and structure of drama which is covered in Unit 3 of your Connexus lessons)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p08fsxcmvzdt&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 9: Unit 3 Research Presentation and Source Credibility
(We discussed the Powerpoint template that student will use to complete the Unit 3 portfolio and evaluaitng websites for credible research)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p3gndofws0n6&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 10: Paraphrasing and the Unit 3 Research Presentation (Portfolio)
(We discussed effective paraphrasing practices when presenting researched information for use in the Unit 3 Research Presentation)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=pjdaq2l3x410&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 11: Citing Sources in MLA Format
(We discussed citing sources in MLA format on the Unit 3 research presentation portfolio. A demonstration of how to use Microsoft Word to create a bibliography was given)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=p23s4ezjfovc&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 12: Reading and Watching a Drama: A Wrinkle in Time
(We discussed drama. We read the script "A Wrinkle in Time." We watched a stage production and discussed a comparison of the two)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=ph6439a7fa2i&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 15: End of Semester Checklist and Watsons Book Project
(We discussed finishing the semester successfully and reviewed instructions for the Watsons Book Project)
www.connexus.com/external/livelesson/?url-path=paq2d8bq71d3&domain=ww2.livelesson.com
Week 17: End of Semester and Book Project
(Recording explicitly discusses resources and instructions for Book Project)
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