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June 17th and 18th Final Exam Prep & Oral Exam

June 17th - Hand out - Lit Circle Prep - re: June 18th Oral Exam - small groups re:  Pocahontas Projects - PowerPoints OR Essays. June 18th - Lit Circle Worksheets Conversations re: completed projects and June 18 th AM - small groups for final Exam Oral Assessment.  Marking Rubric HERE June 17 and 18th *Teacher Meetings - re: projects, as well as Journals - Focus - Marrow Thieves Family Tree and Theme Package - Marrow Thieves vs. 2nd Personal Novel.

June 12 2026 - Friday - & June 17 Wed Double - Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World & One-On-One Teacher Meetings - Journal Check & Final Project Overview

  Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World . - start June 12 - finish PM June 17 DISNEY - first half to min 33. Also - June 17 - Finish film min 33 to end. One-On-One Teacher Meetings - Journal Check & Final Project Overview Time.

June 8, 9 & 11 2026 - Final Pocahontas Project Work Time

  Attendance. Final Pocahontas Project  Work Time - final date - June 8 and 9 Mon & Tues. Students have been working on this project this week. If they look at last week's blog post they can view a sample format re: PowerPoint - if they have gone in that direction. Laptop Cart 3 *STUDENTS need to upload their completed projects to TEAMS > Assignments area.  Students - Continue on your projects - you should all be close to being finished!  Compare & Contrast Essay OR Poster Project Guidelines: Students must include: At least 2 different sources (articles, PDFs, film) Key similarities and differences Analysis of bias and purpose Personal reflection: Why does perspective matter? Culminating Project Options Option 1: Comparative Essay 3–5 paragraphs: Introduction (topic + claim) Body paragraphs (comparisons) Conclusion (importance of multiple perspectives) Quotes or evidence from sources (min 3) Option 2: Poster / Visual Project Must include: Venn diagram or ...

June 5 2026 TTOC Pocahontas Project Work Time

Attendance. Final Pocahontas Project  Work Time - final date - June 8. Mon. Students have been working on this project this week. -Project outline below - students have this - if they are unclear they can review the blog outline below. *Note - girl crew + Pep & Kaden - may be 2 tables available in library again via Ms. P - TTOC to call up #1040 to confirm availability - all other students to remain in the space - Kohen - to CHILL if requested.  Laptop Cart 1 Students - Continue on your projects - you should all be close to being finished!  Compare & Contrast Essay OR Poster Project Guidelines: Students must include: At least 2 different sources (articles, PDFs, film) Key similarities and differences Analysis of bias and purpose Personal reflection: Why does perspective matter? Culminating Project Options Option 1: Comparative Essay 3–5 paragraphs: Introduction (topic + claim) Body paragraphs (comparisons) Conclusion (importance of multiple perspectives) Quotes or...

June 4 2026 Project Sample Outline - Final Pocahontas Project

  Compare & Contrast Project – PowerPoint Outline (Checklist) Slide 1: Title Slide ☐ Project title ☐ Your name ☐ Class / teacher ☐ Date Slide 2: Project Overview ☐ Topic being compared (e.g., versions of Pocahontas ) ☐ Brief explanation of what you are comparing ☐ Thesis/claim (What is the main idea of your comparison?) Slide 3: Sources ☐ Source 1 (title + type: article, film, PDF, etc.) ☐ Source 2 (title + type) ☐ Optional: Source 3 ☐ At least 2 different sources included  Slide 4: Summary of Perspective #1 ☐ Key ideas from source ☐ Author/creator’s purpose ☐ Any bias shown Slide 5: Summary of Perspective #2 ☐ Key ideas from source ☐ Author/creator’s purpose ☐ Any bias shown Slide 6: Summary of Perspective #3 ☐ Key ideas from source ☐ Author/creator’s purpose ☐ Any bias shown Slide 7: Similarities ☐ At least 2–3 similarities listed ☐ Clear explanation of each ☐ Evidence or quotes included Slide 8: Differences ☐ At least 2–3 differences listed ☐ Clear explanation ☐ Evidenc...

June 1-3 2026 Final Pocahontas Project Work Time & Journal Review

Final Pocahontas Project Review & Work Time - TABLES & Laptops #1 *Review of all work - in Journals - One-On-One Meetings & Egan - Marrow Thieves TEST Journal Package Review - Assignments * Pocahontas Venn Diagram * Marrow Thieves Family Tree - Frenchie OG Family, New Family and Council - page 169 * Lit Circle 2 - Theme Package - Marrow Thieves & Personal Novel * Journal 6 - April 27 - Frenchie's view re: Hoarding Knowledge/Language * Journal 7 May 4 - The Long Stumble * John Smith Letter - 3 Questions Compare & Contrast Essay OR Poster Project Guidelines: Students must include: At least 2 different sources (articles, PDFs, film) Key similarities and differences Analysis of bias and purpose Personal reflection: Why does perspective matter? Culminating Project Options Option 1: Comparative Essay 3–5 paragraphs: Introduction (topic + claim) Body paragraphs (comparisons) Conclusion (importance of multiple perspectives) Quotes or evidence from sources (min 3) Option...