Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze short fiction and social issues in order to make real life connections.
Do Now
Take out study guide questions and ensure that you have answered all questions through chapter 9.
Direct Instruction
Read conclusion of Anthem. Chapters 10-12. DISCUSS.
Independent
Anthem Quiz/ test.
Guided
Complete study guide questions to be completed and submitted by end of class for grade.
Closure
review answers o questions
Exit Pass
Provide a 5-7 sentence evaluation (give your opinion) of The Anthem.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, Anthem
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze short fiction and laws of a dystopian society in order to make real life connections.
DO NOW
Review study guide questions / answers for quiz.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
QUIZ - chapters 1-4
Read and analyze chapters 6-8 together.
GUIDED / Independent
Answer study guide questions through chapter 8.
Closure
Review study guide questions / answers.
Review connections between novel and real life social issues.
Exit Pass
Make real life connection by choosing one of the five writing prompts.
DO NOW
Review study guide questions / answers for quiz.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
QUIZ - chapters 1-4
Read and analyze chapters 6-8 together.
GUIDED / Independent
Answer study guide questions through chapter 8.
Closure
Review study guide questions / answers.
Review connections between novel and real life social issues.
Exit Pass
Make real life connection by choosing one of the five writing prompts.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, ANTHEM
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze shot fiction and laws of a dystopic society in order to make real life connections.
DO NOW
Can a society that tries to oppress free thinking and feeling over its citizens ever really be successful? Why or why not?
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review answers for chapter 2 study guide questions
Read chapter 3 together and review study guide questions.
GUIDED / Independent
Answer study guide questions for chapter 3.
Read and analyze chapter 4 and answer study guide questions.
Closure
Review for quiz tomorrow.
Exit Pass
What would you do if you were Equality?? Do you risk speaking your mind because you KNOW you have logic and you will be able to convince the scholars to agree, or do you stay quit for fear o punishment?
DO NOW
Can a society that tries to oppress free thinking and feeling over its citizens ever really be successful? Why or why not?
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review answers for chapter 2 study guide questions
Read chapter 3 together and review study guide questions.
GUIDED / Independent
Answer study guide questions for chapter 3.
Read and analyze chapter 4 and answer study guide questions.
Closure
Review for quiz tomorrow.
Exit Pass
What would you do if you were Equality?? Do you risk speaking your mind because you KNOW you have logic and you will be able to convince the scholars to agree, or do you stay quit for fear o punishment?
Friday, January 24, 2014
Monday, January 27, The Anthem
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze short fiction and social issues in order to make real life connections.
DO NOW
We already discussed many of EQUALITY'S transgressions. Now - look again at the cover of the the book the Anthem and predict what he does that is a transgression on so many levels.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Equality is our PROTAGONIST - the main character that drives the action.
SOCIETY is the ANTAGONIST - the thing that gets in the way of the protagonist's goals/desires.
Together - we will work through the graphic organizer handout...read bottom of page 22 to top of 23...identify the internal an external conflicts.
Teachers / society definitely not happy with Equality "asking all them questions..."
Guided
Introduction to chapter 2 - PAGE 38 - Equality sees a beautiful girl, Liberty 5-3000 and falls in love. This, of course, is a transgression but Equality cannot ignore it. Equality begins to realize that ALL are NOT happy in society, even though people pretend to be because it is a crime not to be happy.. Equality thinks about the lost words, the burnt books and the unspeakable word and the punishments that he could receive for all of his transgressions.
Independent
Read chapter 2 and answer all study guide questions for chapter 2.
OR
In two paragraphs, summarize chapter 2 in the first and then in the second paragraph, explain how human beings cannot be happy in a society that suppresses both the heart from feeling and the mind from thinking.
Closure
Review answers completed to date for chapters 1 & 2.
Exit Pass
What do you think the citizens of this society fear more - Punishment or the Unknown? In other words, even though society was oppressive, is it better living like that than causing chaos and then not knowing what would happen to their lives or lifestyles?
DO NOW
We already discussed many of EQUALITY'S transgressions. Now - look again at the cover of the the book the Anthem and predict what he does that is a transgression on so many levels.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Equality is our PROTAGONIST - the main character that drives the action.
SOCIETY is the ANTAGONIST - the thing that gets in the way of the protagonist's goals/desires.
Together - we will work through the graphic organizer handout...read bottom of page 22 to top of 23...identify the internal an external conflicts.
Teachers / society definitely not happy with Equality "asking all them questions..."
Guided
Introduction to chapter 2 - PAGE 38 - Equality sees a beautiful girl, Liberty 5-3000 and falls in love. This, of course, is a transgression but Equality cannot ignore it. Equality begins to realize that ALL are NOT happy in society, even though people pretend to be because it is a crime not to be happy.. Equality thinks about the lost words, the burnt books and the unspeakable word and the punishments that he could receive for all of his transgressions.
Independent
Read chapter 2 and answer all study guide questions for chapter 2.
OR
In two paragraphs, summarize chapter 2 in the first and then in the second paragraph, explain how human beings cannot be happy in a society that suppresses both the heart from feeling and the mind from thinking.
Closure
Review answers completed to date for chapters 1 & 2.
Exit Pass
What do you think the citizens of this society fear more - Punishment or the Unknown? In other words, even though society was oppressive, is it better living like that than causing chaos and then not knowing what would happen to their lives or lifestyles?
Monday, January 20, 2014
Friday, January 24, The Anthem
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret short fiction and analyze social issues in order to apply to real life situations.
DO NOW
Why does EQUALITY 7-2521 refer to himself as "WE"?
Direct Instruction
Review the answers to study guide questions for chapter 1.
Guided
Transgression (noun) = to go against the law / an offense
Equality 7-2521 commits many transgressions just in chapter 1 alone! With a partner, list five of his transgressions.
Then, in order, list the stages of every person's life in this society (cradle to grave).
Independent
Read chapter 2 of ANTHEM and answer all study guide questions for chapter 2.
Here's a little introduction to chapter 2 to get you started....
In chapter 2, Equality commits another transgression - he falls in love with LIBERTY 5-3000 and realizes that although it s a transgression to NOT BE happy, many people are not and he starts to wonder what life used to be like before the GREAT REBIRTH and what the "Unspeakable Word" is.
Closure
Discuss answers for chapter 2..
Exit Pass
Look at the cover of the book and read the inside cover again. What do you think EQUALITY does that gets him in trouble?
HW - Out of the five writing prompts on handout, choose one to respond to in 4-7 sentences.
DO NOW
Why does EQUALITY 7-2521 refer to himself as "WE"?
Direct Instruction
Review the answers to study guide questions for chapter 1.
Guided
Transgression (noun) = to go against the law / an offense
Equality 7-2521 commits many transgressions just in chapter 1 alone! With a partner, list five of his transgressions.
Then, in order, list the stages of every person's life in this society (cradle to grave).
Independent
Read chapter 2 of ANTHEM and answer all study guide questions for chapter 2.
Here's a little introduction to chapter 2 to get you started....
In chapter 2, Equality commits another transgression - he falls in love with LIBERTY 5-3000 and realizes that although it s a transgression to NOT BE happy, many people are not and he starts to wonder what life used to be like before the GREAT REBIRTH and what the "Unspeakable Word" is.
Closure
Discuss answers for chapter 2..
Exit Pass
Look at the cover of the book and read the inside cover again. What do you think EQUALITY does that gets him in trouble?
HW - Out of the five writing prompts on handout, choose one to respond to in 4-7 sentences.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Tuesday, January 21, Introduction to ANTHEM
Objective: By the end of class, students will complete anticipation guide in order to prepare to interpret real world social issues as presented in the novel, The Anthem by Ayn Rand.
DO NOW
Anticipation guide.
Direct Instruction
Discuss answers.
DYSTOPIAN societies.
The definition of Dystopia = An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.
Guided
View Collectivism vs Individualism
Independent
Ayn Rand, the author - Read biography in back of book and in pairs or groups up to 4, write down ten facts about her life.
DO NOW
Anticipation guide.
Direct Instruction
Discuss answers.
DYSTOPIAN societies.
The definition of Dystopia = An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.
Guided
View Collectivism vs Individualism
Independent
Ayn Rand, the author - Read biography in back of book and in pairs or groups up to 4, write down ten facts about her life.
View preview of MINORITY PROJECT
Closure
Share facts about Ayn Rand to gain insight on why she feels the way she does about the importance if INDIVIDUALISM.
Exit Pass
Do you think the USA could ever end up as a Collective Dystopia? Why or why not?
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Friday, January 10, Keystone Rev iew
Objective:By the end end of class, students will review the differences between FICTION and INFORMATIONAL NON FICTION in order to improve reading comprehension skills necessary in real world.
DO NOW
Review answers to handout from yesterday and ask any questions.
DIRECT Instruction
REMINDER!!!!!
Major elements of fiction VS Major elements of non-fiction
(think of that flocabulary song) (evidence, facts and opinion)
plot numbers
setting statistics
conflict percentages
theme bias
characters propoganda
Guided / Independent
Practice multiple choice questions on handout provided to continue to practice your knowledge for Keystone.
Closure
Review individually with students.
Exit PASS
Please walk around room and look at piles of practice sheets. Take whatever may help you study over the weekend.
GOOD LUCK MONDAY!!!I know you will do great!
DO NOW
Review answers to handout from yesterday and ask any questions.
DIRECT Instruction
REMINDER!!!!!
Major elements of fiction VS Major elements of non-fiction
(think of that flocabulary song) (evidence, facts and opinion)
plot numbers
setting statistics
conflict percentages
theme bias
characters propoganda
Guided / Independent
Practice multiple choice questions on handout provided to continue to practice your knowledge for Keystone.
Closure
Review individually with students.
Exit PASS
Please walk around room and look at piles of practice sheets. Take whatever may help you study over the weekend.
GOOD LUCK MONDAY!!!I know you will do great!
Thursday, January 9, Keystone practice
Objective:By the end of class, students will analyze questions and answers in order to improve deductive reasoning necessary for all aspects of life.
DO NOW
Review the poetry handout from yesterday to review answers.
Direct Instruction
Multiple choice handout - questions only. Review each together.
Guided / Independent
Answer the multiple choice questions using multiple choice strategies.
Closure
Review answers.
Exit Pass
What isa sonnet?
DO NOW
Review the poetry handout from yesterday to review answers.
Direct Instruction
Multiple choice handout - questions only. Review each together.
Guided / Independent
Answer the multiple choice questions using multiple choice strategies.
Closure
Review answers.
Exit Pass
What isa sonnet?
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, Analyze Poetry and Persuasive Essay
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze poetry and persuasive essay in order to improve reading comprehension skills.
DO NOW
Read the WALLS - I added a few things from yesterday. Write down anything of which you are still unsure.
Direct Instruction
Read together the persuasive essay. Annotate.
What is her argument?
Counter -argument?
Identify the supportive details that strengthen her argument.
Guided / Independent
Answer the questions on the handout and then answer this constructed response on a separate piece of paper:
How does the author construct her argument? (in other words, go back through the essay and explain how she sets up her argument. DOes she start with her argument or the counter argument? Where are the supportive details? Give a few examples.)
Closure
Review Answers
Exit Pass
What is a prose poem? A sonnet?
DO NOW
Read the WALLS - I added a few things from yesterday. Write down anything of which you are still unsure.
Direct Instruction
Read together the persuasive essay. Annotate.
What is her argument?
Counter -argument?
Identify the supportive details that strengthen her argument.
Guided / Independent
Answer the questions on the handout and then answer this constructed response on a separate piece of paper:
How does the author construct her argument? (in other words, go back through the essay and explain how she sets up her argument. DOes she start with her argument or the counter argument? Where are the supportive details? Give a few examples.)
Closure
Review Answers
Exit Pass
What is a prose poem? A sonnet?
Monday, January 6, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, Keystone Multiple choice practice / poetry
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze reading passages and poetry and study new vocabulary in order to improve reading comprehension skills.
DO NOW
Read the WALL and pick three things that you want to review. Write them down.
Direct Instruction
Read together all questions prior to reading both poems on handout. Define any terms necessary from questions. Annotate both poems. Discuss Theme.
Guided / Independent
Answer all multiple choice questions. Be sure to use multiple choice strategies.
Review answers together.
Read the persuasive essay on handout. Answer the constructed response questions.
Exit pass
What is lyrical vs. prose?
DO NOW
Read the WALL and pick three things that you want to review. Write them down.
Direct Instruction
Read together all questions prior to reading both poems on handout. Define any terms necessary from questions. Annotate both poems. Discuss Theme.
Guided / Independent
Answer all multiple choice questions. Be sure to use multiple choice strategies.
Review answers together.
Read the persuasive essay on handout. Answer the constructed response questions.
Exit pass
What is lyrical vs. prose?
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Friday, January 3, Archetypes and
Objective: By the end of class, students will be able to identify 7 archetypes of literature and in order to improve reading comprehension.
DO NOW
Keystone Terms sheet - use the wall if you need to.
Direct Instruction
WRITE the definition of ARCHETYPE in notebooks
Archetype - the perfect example of something.
Archetypes are used in literature to help readers relate to a character or to the action of the plot in fiction. Examples include the perfect HERO, the damsel in distress, the savior, etc. Think of it like a "ROLE" that you can play because it is a TYPE of personality or situation with which most people are familiar.
7 archetypes of literature
GUIDED
SOMETHING WE HAVEN'T REVIEWED:
CIRCULAR ARGUMENT = AN ARGUMENT THAT states a conclusion as a part of the argument. It is a very WEAK argument because it is not supported by logical appeal (facts).
CIRCULAR ARGUMENT
Independent
Discuss how to answer constructed response questions. Be sure to be able to recognize the text structure and style of writing in order to be able to do so.
Constructed Response - USE your mood handout to answer the following question:
How does the author construct this passage and how does it impact on the reader (how does it make the reader feel)?
Remember to restate the question, identify literary device, give example to show how he/she uses this text literary device to engage and impact the reader.
Exit Pass
What is the difference between analyzing and synthesizing?
DO NOW
Keystone Terms sheet - use the wall if you need to.
Direct Instruction
WRITE the definition of ARCHETYPE in notebooks
Archetype - the perfect example of something.
Archetypes are used in literature to help readers relate to a character or to the action of the plot in fiction. Examples include the perfect HERO, the damsel in distress, the savior, etc. Think of it like a "ROLE" that you can play because it is a TYPE of personality or situation with which most people are familiar.
7 archetypes of literature
GUIDED
SOMETHING WE HAVEN'T REVIEWED:
CIRCULAR ARGUMENT = AN ARGUMENT THAT states a conclusion as a part of the argument. It is a very WEAK argument because it is not supported by logical appeal (facts).
CIRCULAR ARGUMENT
Independent
Discuss how to answer constructed response questions. Be sure to be able to recognize the text structure and style of writing in order to be able to do so.
Constructed Response - USE your mood handout to answer the following question:
How does the author construct this passage and how does it impact on the reader (how does it make the reader feel)?
Remember to restate the question, identify literary device, give example to show how he/she uses this text literary device to engage and impact the reader.
Exit Pass
What is the difference between analyzing and synthesizing?
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