Monday 10.14.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Book Group Meeting #4: Discuss 5 Quotes / 5 Questions. Introduce Book Group Slideshow Final Assignement
(Work on Next Monday/Tuesday)
4. Book Group Discussion Time / Plan Slideshow
HW:
Finish Topic Choice Handout for "The Problem With" Position Paper due tomorrow
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
Essay Rough Draft due Thursday 10/17
Tuesday 10.15.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. "The Problem With" Position Paper:
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due Thursday 10/17
Wednesday 10.16.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. "The Problem With" Position Paper:
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due Thursday 10/17
Thursday 10.17.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Pass out 2-Week Schedule
4. "The Problem With" Position Paper:
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due Friday 10/18 by 11:59p
Revision/ Peer Editing Day tomorrow
Friday 10.18.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. "The Problem With" Peer Editing / Revision Time
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due tonight 10/18 by 11:59p
Monday 10/21: DAY 1: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Tuesday 10/22: DAY 2: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Wednesday 10/23: Shortened Classes: Practice Slideshow
Thursday 10/24: Pass out Vocab Set 3. Time to Work on Vocab today.
Friday 10/25: Free Reading Friday. Short Story #1: Read in Small Groups + Discussion Questions / Analysis
Upcoming Week: Present Slideshows / Short Stories / Book Pitch #2 / Monkey's Paw
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Monday 10.15
2 minute storytelling
1. New Vocab: Set 5 on my website
2. 12 Angry Men Essay: Checklist and Revision Time
3. Work on Vocab Set 5
HW:
Individual Book Project due Tuesday (tomorrow!)
Vocab due Wednesday by 11:59p
Essay- Final Draft due Thursday by 11:59p
Tuesday 10.16
1. Work on Book Group Poster. See handout with instructions and rubric. Turn in poster by end of class.
2. If you finish, browse books for Book Pitch ideas / quiet reading time.
HW:
Prepare for Book Pitch #2 tomorrow
Vocab due Wednesday by 11:59p
Essay- Final Draft due Thursday by 11:59p
Wednesday 10.17
1. Work on Essay Revisions - Editing and Proofreading handout.
2. Book Pitch #2 (if time)
HW:
Finish Essay Editing /Proofreading Checklist
Vocab due Wednesday by 11:59p
Essay- Final Draft due Thursday by 11:59p
Thursday 10.18
1. Collect Essay Editing / Proofreading Checklist
2. Book Pitch #2 + Reveal
If time:
Present Book Posters
HW:
Essay-
Final Draft due by 11:59p
Vocab Quiz 5 tomorrow
Friday 10.19
1. Vocab Flash Review and Quiz
2. Book Group Reveal
3. Reading / Annotation TBA
HW: Get Book Group Books by Friday 10/26 (or Monday 10/29)
Later:
Intro to Short Story OR 12 Angry Men (Comedy Central)
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Monday 10.16
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Vocab: Flash Review and Quiz
2. Book Posters: Finish & Present
3. Final Draft Reminders: Title, Topic Sentences, Final edits
4. If time: Work on Vocab 6
HW: Final Draft due by 11:59pm tonight. Submit on my website.
Tuesday 10.17
2 Minute storytelling
1. Intro to Short Story. List Titles
2. Notes: Literary Devices. Dialogue, Characterization, Narration, Setting.
Also mentioned: Tone, Mood, Imagery, Foreshadowing, Irony, Personification, Flashback, Metaphor / Simile, Symbolism, Allusion
3. Read "Lamb to the Slaughter" (pg 47 in Traditions in Lit book). Record 7 devices in Notebook (chart).
HW:
Finish "Lamb to the Slaughter" and chart.
Vocab due by Wed at 11:59p
Wednesday 10.18
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Lamb to the Slaughter
a) Answer Questions 1-5 (page 53)
b) Examine Hopper painting & Lamb excerpt
c) Discussion Questions
2. Read "The Boar Hunt" (page 2)
HW:
Vocab due by 11:59p
Read "The Boar Hunt" (page 2)
Next Book pitch: tomorrow!
Thursday 10.19
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Finish Hopper / Lamb Discussion Questions
2. Book Pitch
3. If time: Boar Hunt questions
HW:
Vocab Quiz
Friday 10.20
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Vocab: Flash Review / Quiz
2. Book Pitch
3. Boar Hunt reading questions
HW: TBA
Future reading:
A Jury of Her Peers
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SUB
Short Story- Read “The Lottery” + Annotate.
Complete Handout and Turn in.
HW:
Speeches begin tomorrow
Vocab due by 11:59p Tuesday
Tuesday 10.18
HW:
Vocab due by 11:59p Tuesday
Read & Annotate Short Story “The Necklace”
Bring Annotated Short Stories Thursday:
“Jury of Her Peers”
“Lather and Nothing Else”
“The Necklace”
“The Lottery”
“The Guest”
Wednesday 10.19
HW:
Read & Annotate Short Story “The Guest”
Bring Annotated Short Stories Thurs. and Friday:
“Jury of Her Peers”
“Lather and Nothing Else”
“The Necklace”
“The Lottery”
“The Guest”
Thursday 10.20
27 students-- (Small Groups of 5-6)
“The Lottery” (5)
“Lather and Nothing Else” (5)
“A Jury of Her Peers” (6)
“The Necklace” (5)
“The Guest” (6)
Prep to present story.
Use IPads to research author / time period.
HW:
Vocab Quiz
Bring Annotated Short Stories Thurs. and Friday:
“Jury of Her Peers”
“Lather and Nothing Else”
“The Necklace”
“The Lottery”
“The Guest”
Friday 10.21
If Time:
Short Story Analysis: Small Groups
27 students-- (Small Groups of 5-6)
“The Lottery” (5)
“Lather and Nothing Else” (5)
“A Jury of Her Peers” (6)
“The Necklace” (5)
“The Guest” (6)
Complete handout.
Use IPads to research author / time period.
HW:
Review:
Plot + Characters + Theme
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10.19 Monday
HW:
1. Final Draft due tomorrow (Submit all pre-writing)
2. Vocab due by 11:59p Tuesday night
3. Read through p 33 of Jekyll and Hyde for Wed. Possible Reading Quiz Wed.
10.20 Tuesday
Literature in the News:
“A man can be destroyed but not defeated”
Who wrote it? Who alluded to it yesterday?
HW:
Vocab due by 11:59p
Read through p 33 Jekyll and Hyde + Notes. Quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday 10.21.15
Writers love to predict the future. The Future is Today.
Film Clip. The Reality. Make 3 predictions about October 21, 2031
HW: Read p34-54 + Notes
Thursday 10.23
Record them.
b. Based on his behaviors and symptoms, please research what condition he may have suffered from.
c. Once you have come up with a diagnosis, please write a letter (in the voice of a clinician) explaining your belief. Be sure to quote / cite the textual evidence and the internet sources you found as part of your letter.
DO NOT search under “Jekyll and Hyde” as you complete your internet research- restrict yourself to the facts from the descriptions in the text.
HW:
Read 55-63 + Notes
Vocab quiz tomorrow
Friday, 10.24
HW:
New Book to Pitch for Monday
Finish Jekyll and Hyde + notes by Monday (64-84)
1. 10 Minutes Reading.
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Book Group Meeting #4: Discuss 5 Quotes / 5 Questions. Introduce Book Group Slideshow Final Assignement
(Work on Next Monday/Tuesday)
4. Book Group Discussion Time / Plan Slideshow
HW:
Finish Topic Choice Handout for "The Problem With" Position Paper due tomorrow
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
Essay Rough Draft due Thursday 10/17
Tuesday 10.15.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. "The Problem With" Position Paper:
- Check in Topic Sheet
- Review Assignment
- Look at Position Paper models
- Drafting Day 1 of 3
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due Thursday 10/17
Wednesday 10.16.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. "The Problem With" Position Paper:
- Drafting Day 2 of 3
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due Thursday 10/17
Thursday 10.17.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. 2-Minute Impromptu Speaking
3. Pass out 2-Week Schedule
4. "The Problem With" Position Paper:
- Drafting Day 3 of 3
Here is the 12 Angry Men PDF if you need it.
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due Friday 10/18 by 11:59p
Revision/ Peer Editing Day tomorrow
Friday 10.18.19
1. 10 Minutes Reading
2. "The Problem With" Peer Editing / Revision Time
HW:
Position Paper Rough Draft due tonight 10/18 by 11:59p
Monday 10/21: DAY 1: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Tuesday 10/22: DAY 2: Book Group Final Project Slideshow
Wednesday 10/23: Shortened Classes: Practice Slideshow
Thursday 10/24: Pass out Vocab Set 3. Time to Work on Vocab today.
Friday 10/25: Free Reading Friday. Short Story #1: Read in Small Groups + Discussion Questions / Analysis
Upcoming Week: Present Slideshows / Short Stories / Book Pitch #2 / Monkey's Paw
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Monday 10.15
2 minute storytelling
1. New Vocab: Set 5 on my website
2. 12 Angry Men Essay: Checklist and Revision Time
3. Work on Vocab Set 5
HW:
Individual Book Project due Tuesday (tomorrow!)
Vocab due Wednesday by 11:59p
Essay- Final Draft due Thursday by 11:59p
Tuesday 10.16
1. Work on Book Group Poster. See handout with instructions and rubric. Turn in poster by end of class.
2. If you finish, browse books for Book Pitch ideas / quiet reading time.
HW:
Prepare for Book Pitch #2 tomorrow
Vocab due Wednesday by 11:59p
Essay- Final Draft due Thursday by 11:59p
Wednesday 10.17
1. Work on Essay Revisions - Editing and Proofreading handout.
2. Book Pitch #2 (if time)
HW:
Finish Essay Editing /Proofreading Checklist
Vocab due Wednesday by 11:59p
Essay- Final Draft due Thursday by 11:59p
Thursday 10.18
1. Collect Essay Editing / Proofreading Checklist
2. Book Pitch #2 + Reveal
If time:
Present Book Posters
HW:
Essay-
Final Draft due by 11:59p
Vocab Quiz 5 tomorrow
Friday 10.19
1. Vocab Flash Review and Quiz
2. Book Group Reveal
3. Reading / Annotation TBA
HW: Get Book Group Books by Friday 10/26 (or Monday 10/29)
Later:
Intro to Short Story OR 12 Angry Men (Comedy Central)
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Monday 10.16
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Vocab: Flash Review and Quiz
2. Book Posters: Finish & Present
3. Final Draft Reminders: Title, Topic Sentences, Final edits
4. If time: Work on Vocab 6
HW: Final Draft due by 11:59pm tonight. Submit on my website.
Tuesday 10.17
2 Minute storytelling
1. Intro to Short Story. List Titles
2. Notes: Literary Devices. Dialogue, Characterization, Narration, Setting.
Also mentioned: Tone, Mood, Imagery, Foreshadowing, Irony, Personification, Flashback, Metaphor / Simile, Symbolism, Allusion
3. Read "Lamb to the Slaughter" (pg 47 in Traditions in Lit book). Record 7 devices in Notebook (chart).
HW:
Finish "Lamb to the Slaughter" and chart.
Vocab due by Wed at 11:59p
Wednesday 10.18
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Lamb to the Slaughter
a) Answer Questions 1-5 (page 53)
b) Examine Hopper painting & Lamb excerpt
c) Discussion Questions
2. Read "The Boar Hunt" (page 2)
HW:
Vocab due by 11:59p
Read "The Boar Hunt" (page 2)
Next Book pitch: tomorrow!
Thursday 10.19
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Finish Hopper / Lamb Discussion Questions
2. Book Pitch
3. If time: Boar Hunt questions
HW:
Vocab Quiz
Friday 10.20
2 Minute Storytelling
1. Vocab: Flash Review / Quiz
2. Book Pitch
3. Boar Hunt reading questions
HW: TBA
Future reading:
A Jury of Her Peers
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2016 PLANS: DO NOT SCROLL DOWN
SUB
Short Story- Read “The Lottery” + Annotate.
Complete Handout and Turn in.
HW:
Speeches begin tomorrow
Vocab due by 11:59p Tuesday
Tuesday 10.18
- Speaking Practice – 2 minutes
- Argumentative Speeches!
HW:
Vocab due by 11:59p Tuesday
Read & Annotate Short Story “The Necklace”
Bring Annotated Short Stories Thursday:
“Jury of Her Peers”
“Lather and Nothing Else”
“The Necklace”
“The Lottery”
“The Guest”
Wednesday 10.19
- Speaking Practice: 2 minutes
- Argumentative Speeches!
HW:
Read & Annotate Short Story “The Guest”
Bring Annotated Short Stories Thurs. and Friday:
“Jury of Her Peers”
“Lather and Nothing Else”
“The Necklace”
“The Lottery”
“The Guest”
Thursday 10.20
- Speaking Practice
- Vocab: Return / Review
- Argumentative Speeches
- If Time: Short Story Analysis: Small Groups (with technique handout)
27 students-- (Small Groups of 5-6)
“The Lottery” (5)
“Lather and Nothing Else” (5)
“A Jury of Her Peers” (6)
“The Necklace” (5)
“The Guest” (6)
Prep to present story.
Use IPads to research author / time period.
HW:
Vocab Quiz
Bring Annotated Short Stories Thurs. and Friday:
“Jury of Her Peers”
“Lather and Nothing Else”
“The Necklace”
“The Lottery”
“The Guest”
Friday 10.21
- Speaking Practice- 2 minutes
- Vocab Quiz Set 6
- Argumentative Speeches
If Time:
Short Story Analysis: Small Groups
27 students-- (Small Groups of 5-6)
“The Lottery” (5)
“Lather and Nothing Else” (5)
“A Jury of Her Peers” (6)
“The Necklace” (5)
“The Guest” (6)
Complete handout.
Use IPads to research author / time period.
HW:
- Book Pitch Book for Monday
- Short Story Quiz Tuesday- Format= Objective
Review:
Plot + Characters + Theme
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2015 PLANS
10.19 Monday
- New Vocab
- First Lines – Best American Essays
- Transitions and Conclusions
- Work on Book Poster
HW:
1. Final Draft due tomorrow (Submit all pre-writing)
2. Vocab due by 11:59p Tuesday night
3. Read through p 33 of Jekyll and Hyde for Wed. Possible Reading Quiz Wed.
10.20 Tuesday
Literature in the News:
“A man can be destroyed but not defeated”
Who wrote it? Who alluded to it yesterday?
- Collect Essays
- Jekyll and Hyde Close Reading Exercise
- Key Events & New Characters – Timeline (take notes)
- Notable Techniques- Where? Purpose & Effect? Chart.
HW:
Vocab due by 11:59p
Read through p 33 Jekyll and Hyde + Notes. Quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday 10.21.15
Writers love to predict the future. The Future is Today.
Film Clip. The Reality. Make 3 predictions about October 21, 2031
- Jekyll and Hyde Reading Quiz 1
- D & P Reading (T4 + Connect)
- Review J & H techniques
- Pages 19-33 – Questions?
HW: Read p34-54 + Notes
Thursday 10.23
- Return Papers
- Check notes
- Diagnose Dr. Jekyll: What happened?
Record them.
b. Based on his behaviors and symptoms, please research what condition he may have suffered from.
c. Once you have come up with a diagnosis, please write a letter (in the voice of a clinician) explaining your belief. Be sure to quote / cite the textual evidence and the internet sources you found as part of your letter.
DO NOT search under “Jekyll and Hyde” as you complete your internet research- restrict yourself to the facts from the descriptions in the text.
HW:
Read 55-63 + Notes
Vocab quiz tomorrow
Friday, 10.24
- Vocab Quiz
- Jekyll and Hyde: Your Letters / Letter to the Editor
- Finish Book Posters/ Write a Group Book Review
HW:
New Book to Pitch for Monday
Finish Jekyll and Hyde + notes by Monday (64-84)