Thursday, December 22, 2016

Friday, December 23 - Keystone Review

Objective: By the end of class, students will complete fiction assessment, review multiple choice strategies and practice review for genres of poetry, fiction and drama in order to prepare for the Keystone exam.


DO NOW

Believe in yourself
Work Hard
Never Give up
Learn from Your mistakes
Have fun

Practice Keystone Games

genre game - multiple choice

genre concentration game

soccer poetry - figurative language review

genre scatter game 

elements of fiction scatter game

elements of drama scatter game

elements of poetry scatter game


Check for Understanding 

Individual student checks during independent work

Closure

 Intro to review of non-fiction starting tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Thursday, December 22 - Gift of Magi / Sonnet

Objective: By the end of class, students wil compare and contrast themes from short fiction and a Shakespearean sonnet in order to prepare for the Keystone exam.

DO NOW

Finish Keystone review sheet (puzzle) - on back of the figuatative language keystone terms sheet.

Direct Instruction

Review themes and point out ALLUSION from GOTM. Review the CRQ question on page - 225

GUided / Independent

Complete CRQ for quiz grade.

sesame street gift of the magi

gift of magi video

Wednesday, December 21 - SONNET

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze sonnet and compare theme to short fiction in order to prepare for the Keystone exam.

DO NOW

Keystone review questions. Also, check walls foe any terms you still don't know.

Direct Instruction

Sonnet - page 124 - Keystone book - analyze together for meaning, rhyme scheme, etc.

Guided

Multiple choice questions - provide reasoning for each answer.

Independent

CRQ page 127

Complete review questions and puzzle on back of the last Figurative Language "Do Now"




Monday, December 19, 2016

Tuesday, December 20 - Gift of the Magi - Fiction / Figurative Language / Theme

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze short fiction and figurative language and theme  in order to prepare for Keystone exam.

DO NOW
Describe the exposition, the main conflict and the two main characters of Gift of the Magi - Keystone book page 118-121 that we started yesterday.

Direct Instruction

Guided / Independent

1. What is the climax of the story?
2. Find a metaphor on page 119.
3. Find a hyperbole on page 119.
4. Find a simile on page 120.
5. Find an example of imagery on page 120.
6. Explain the Irony of the story. What kind of irony is it?


Complete the multiple choice questions and the constructed response for gift on the Magi in your books. You must provide reasoning for each multiple choice answer. 

If and when complete, work on review sheet questions. This grade can make up for the last review sheet if you received a poor grade.

Do "OTHER" side of keystone terms / figurative language handout from yesterday's "do now."

Monday, December 19 - Persuasive Essay Conclusion

Objective: By the end of class, students will complete their persuasive essays in order to improve their writing skills.

DO NOW

Get chrome book and continue to work on persuasive essay. Be sure that you have one quote (from a source that you referenced by using EASYBIB.COM) in each of your body paragraphs. Remember, one body paragraph focuses on emotional appeal and the other, logical appeal. After the quote in the paragraph, put the title of the source, or the author's last name (if there is one), after it in parentheses ().

Direct Instruction

In your conclusion, restate your position and address the opposing argument. This means you should show the reader that you are aware that another viewpoint exists, but yours is better or "right."

Example of a conclusion for my essay that suggested social media causes isolation:

With the expansion of social media as a form of information and communication, it is easy for an individual lacking interpersonal skills to isolate themselves.  Some may argue that this is not true; that social media can help connect one with past friends or enable them to meet new people that have similar interests. Although this may be true, rarely, does the individual extend these relationships beyond the computer and meet with them face-to -face. Human interaction is necessary to build healthy relationships and the excessive use of social media inhibits and interferes with these possibilities.

If you need more detailed instruction, look back at last week's blogs....



Sunday, December 18, 2016

Monday, December 19 - Figurative Language

Objective: Before the end of class, students will analyze figurative language in order to  improve reading comprehensive skills and prepare for the Keystone exam.

DO NOW

Figurative language definitions / matching handout

Direct Instruction 

Video review of figurative language. - Airplanes

hyperboles

allusions


Read introduction to figurative language from Keystone Prep book. Pages - 

Guided 

Begin readING TOGETHER Gift of the Magi - keystone book - page - 118-119. 

Identify the following on page 119:
1. Example of a simile
2. Example of a metaphor
3. Example of a hyperbole
4. Example of allusion.

5. Describe the exposition.
6. What is the narrative perspective of this story? How will this impact the story?
7. What is the conflict?

Check for Understanding

Individual Student checks during independent work

Closure

Review


Thursday, December 15, 2016

Friday, December 16 - Informational Text - CRQ

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze informational text in order to prepare for keystone exam.

DO NOW

Main Idea handout - multiple choice. 

Direct Instruction

How does an author CONSTRUCT information to best help the reader comprehend?

Guided / Independent

Complete multiple choice for Hurricane Sandy article with explanations for each answer. 

CRQ
Analyze how the author constructs the article on Hurricane Sandy in order to help the reader best comprehend the information. Be sure to use textual evidence to support your answer.

When complete, work on keystone review vocabulary sheet from yesterday and/or new review questions on handout provided.

Thursday, December 15 - Body Paragraphs of Persuasive essay

Objective: By the end of class, students will begin to construct a research-based persuasive essay in order to improve reading comprehensive and writing skills.

Direct Instruction

How to approach your first body paragraph:

This paragraph will focus on emotional reasoning. It should include one quote from a source that you already cited (or you can cite another if necessary). This quote focuses on an emotional reason that supports your argument. Mine (remember my thesis is " Social Media creates isolation") would look something like this:


Social media is an outlet for people that are uncomfortable in face to face situations. It is easy to communicate without looking someone in the eye and probably a relief to many that fear human interaction. This seems obvious when I see people at restaurants; they are not even talking to each other. Rather they are on their phones."Social media has dramatically changed our ability to stay focused on what’s going on immediately around us and lets us “escape” and instantly go “elsewhere”. In social settings if things become awkward or uncomfortable, we often seek solace in social media," ("5 Ways Social Media Contributes to Social Isolation').

Reference Page
"5 Ways Social Media Contributes to Social Isolation." ActiveBeat. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

Your 2nd body paragraph should be similar except the focus is on logical reasoning. This means you need to quote a FACT about your topic. Facts include statistics, percentages, professional testimonials, etc.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Thursday, December 15 - Text Structure / Informational Text

Objective:By the end of class, students will analyze informational text in order to prepare for the Keystone exams.

DO NOW

Keystone term review - handout - vocabulary 

Direct Instruction

Text structure refers to how the information within a written text is organized or CONSTRUCTED. This strategy helps students understand that a text might present a main idea and details; a cause and then its effects; and/or different views of a topic, or if informational, headings, graphics and/or charts and other features may be used.

problem solution text structure example

Guided

Read together p 194 and page 202 in Keystone prep book.

Then read title and the multiple choice questions for Hurricane Sandy article on page212 and 216. Hand out 'Informational Text Features" sheet as a guide.

Independent

Read Hurricane Sandy article.

Answer multiple choice questions. You must provide reasoning for your answers.

Go back to your "Do Now" to complete if /when done with text structure assignment.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Wednesday, Dec 14 - POV

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze short fiction and POV in order to improve reading comprehensive skills and prepare for the Keystone exam.

DO NOW

Summarize Call of the Wild - pages 79-81 - Keystone book. (who, what, when, where, why). 

Direct Instruction

Review multiple choice answers for Call of the Wild

Go back to "The Call of the Wild," (page 79) and answer the following CRQ:


From which POV is Call of the Wild told? Analyze how the author uses this point of view to build suspense in this chapter and use textual evidence to support your answer. 


GUIDED / Independent

More questions about Call of the Wild:

1. Why did men want big, strong dogs like Buck?
2. Considering your answer for #1, tell me something about the setting and time period that this took place.
3. How does Buck feel about human beings?
4. What happens to Buck at the end?
5. Analyze The Call of the Wild and consider if it was told from Manuel's perspective. Describe how would the story would change.


Wednesday, December 14 - period 5

Objective: By the end of class, students will begin to construct a research-based persuasive essay in order to improve reading comprehensive and writing skills.

Direct Instruction

How to approach your first body paragraph:

This paragraph will focus on emotional reasoning. It should include one quote from a source that you already cited (or you can cite another if necessary). This quote focuses on an emotional reason that supports your argument. Mine (remember my thesis is " Social Media creates isolation") would look something like this:



Social media is an outlet for people that are uncomfortable in face to face situations. It is easy to communicate without looking someone in the eye and probably a relief to many that fear human interaction. This seems obvious when I see people at restaurants; they are not even talking to each other. Rather they are on their phones."Social media has dramatically changed our ability to stay focused on what’s going on immediately around us and lets us “escape” and instantly go “elsewhere”. In social settings if things become awkward or uncomfortable, we often seek solace in social media," ("5 Ways Social Media Contributes to Social Isolation').

Reference Page
"5 Ways Social Media Contributes to Social Isolation." ActiveBeat. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

Your 2nd body paragraph should be similar except the focus is on logical reasoning. This means you need to quote a FACT about your topic. Facts include statistics, percentages, professional testimonials, etc.



Tuesday, December 13 - Persuasive Essay - 5th period

Objective: By the end of class, students will begin to construct a research-based persuasive essay in order to improve reading comprehensive and writing skills.

DO NOW
WRITE INTO NOTEBOOKS:

What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is a single sentence contained in your introductory paragraph that embodies what your whole essay is going to be about. In a persuasive essay, it clearly states your opinion.

WHAT IS AN ANECDOTE?  An anecdote is a short personal, amusing story or experience about yourself that relates to your topic. It is often used as an "attention getter" in an introductory paragraph.

ANECDOTE + THESIS STATEMENT = INTRODUCTION


How to create a reference page:

EASYBIB.COM

You must cite every website that you use for information and/or direct quotes in your essay and put them on your reference page at the end of your paper. DO this as you find sites so you have them available to you and remember where good information can be found.

FIND 3 good sources for your topic and use EASYBIB.COM to create proper references. Then cut and paste them onto a google docs and share with me.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION

This will be a simple 4 paragraph persuasive essay:
1- Introduction
2 - Logical Appeals
3 - Emotional Appeals
4 - Conclusion

How do you even begin? Do not get overwhelmed.

After choosing a topic, you will spend sometime researching logical, emotional and thinking about a THESIS statement.

Example Prompt:
Does Facebook (or other forms of social media) create isolation Facebook lets people stay connected and meet new friends, yet some argue people spend so much time on social media that they lose contact with real life.

Thesis Statement:
 Logic has proven that excessive use of Facebook has a negative impact on individuals because they lose touch with reality and isolate themselves which can result in negative physical and emotional effects.



Anecdote to go with my thesis:

I used to go to the gym every day after school. Not only did it keep me in shape, but I met a lot of great people. Sometimes we would hang out afterwards and get smoothie and share ideas about working out and healthy eating. But then, I got addicted to social media. Now, after school, I spend all my time on the internet. I never go out and lost many friends in addition to gaining weight and feeling bad about myself.



For Thursday..........
THE BODY PARAGRAPHS.

THE FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH (logical - logos):

Example: In google, I will type, "logical reasons that Facebook can make people lose touch with reality" - 

Take 15 minutes to peruse some sites about your topic and logical appeals. Find one you like.

THEN: Write your first paragraph about the LOGICAL REASONS (LOGOS). Have ONE QUOTE in this paragraph.

Cut and paste the website address and put it at the end of your document - I will show you later how to make a reference page.

2nd body paragraph (emotional - pathos):

Then research - "negative emotional effects of overusing Facebook" - see what you come up with - take 15 minutes to read and decide on a good site from which to get information.

Write your second body paragraph - all about emotional effects an include one quote. 

Cut and paste the website address and put it at the end of your document - I will show you later how to make a reference page.


Monday, December 12, 2016

Tuesday, December 13 - POV review

Objective:By the end of class, students will analyze POV in order to improve reading comprehensive skills and prepare for the keystone exam.

DO NOW

Write a short summary of "Call of the Wild" - (who,what, when, where, why).

Direct Instruction

POV POWERPOINT

POV HANDOUT

Guided

Read the examples of the same situation, different POV. Whose thoughts and feelings do you know in each scenerio? Write the POV in the margin and write two questions of things you would like to know about this short story that you might know if it were written from a different perspective.


Independent

Go back to "The Call of the Wild," (page 79) and answer the following CRQ:

From which POV is Call of the Wild told? Analyze how the author uses this point of view to build suspense in this chapter and use textual evidence to support your answer.


Saturday, December 10, 2016

Monday, December 12 - Political Propaganda and Propaganda in the news

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze political propaganda on order to improve comprehensive skills.

Do Now 

Answer the propaganda questions on the review sheet - #'s 15, 17 and 18.

Direct Instruction

You must go back and complete political ad analyzation and the CRQ that was assigned on Friday (also below). You MUST analyze BOTH ads and then evaluate the more effective one. You also MUST explain the types of propaganda used in each.

Note the following prior to continuing to evaluate the political ads:

1. Tone is the author's attitude toward a subject. Depending on the focus of the political ad, the tone can vary greatly. (TONE words can be found on the LEFT wall if you need some help).

2. Dominant visual images means, " what do you see? What stands out? People? A flag? Cities or farms? " The answer to this question relates to the audience that the politician is trying to reach.

3. Sometimes the music is very patriotic, sometimes just soft, background music, sometimes inspirational, etc. You decide.

4. What is the ad actually saying? What is the persuasive message?

Direct Instruction

Propaganda in the news

Guided  / Independent

Take out your Political Ad Analysis sheets:

Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.

CRQ in prose form - You may write it on google docs and share with me or use a NEO. YOU MUST ANALYZE BOTH ADS!! 
Compare the two political ads that you analyzed and evaluate which one is more effective and why. Be sure to discuss propaganda techniques and the specific purpose of the commercial.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure 

Review types of propaganda.

Monday, December 12 - Fiction -Keystone Review

Objective: By the end of class, students will review elements of fiction and analyze fictional story in order to prepare for the keystone exam.

DO NOW

How can you distinguish fiction non-fiction?? What elements would you look for?
Direct Instruction

Elements of Fiction Jeopardy 

Review plot structure

Guided

Read page 71-74 - Keystone Finish Line Book  - review of character, setting and plot.

Read the multiple choice questions for Call of the Wild - page 81.

Independent

Read / annotate "The Call of the Wild," looking for answers as you read.

When you answer multiple choice - mark the right answer and explain why it is correct. Then explain why the other answers are wrong. The previous story's questions on pages 76-78 can provide you examples of how this is done (look in green boxes).

No credit will be given for incomplete answers.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure

Review answers - review POV for moro.





Friday, December 9, 2016

Frid - ay, November 9 Political Propaganda

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze political propaganda on order to improve comprehensive skills.

Do Now 

Propaganda terms quiz

Direct Instruction

Note the following prior to continuing to evaluate the political ads:

1. Tone is the author's attitude toward a subject. Depending on the focus of the political ad, the tone can vary greatly. (TONE words can be found on the LEFT wall if you need some help).

2. Dominant visual images means, " what do you see? What stands out? People? A flag? Cities or farms? " The answer to this question relates to the audience that the politician is trying to reach.

3. Sometimes the music is very patriotic, sometimes just soft, background music, sometimes inspirational, etc. You decide.

4. What is the ad actually saying? What is the persuasive message?

Direct Instruction

Propaganda in the news

Guided  / Independent

Take out your Political Ad Analysis sheets:

Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.

CRQ in prose form - You may write it on google docs and share with me or use a NEO.
Compare the two political ads that you analyzed and evaluate which one is more effective and why. Be sure to discuss propaganda techniques and the specific purpose of the commercial.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure 

Review types of propaganda.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Friday, December 9 - Macbeth Summary of Conclusion / Act 3 Assessment

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze drama in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW


Take out your plot structure. If the climax is Macbeth becomes King, list the next two pieces of falling action.


Direct Instruction

Review the three apparitions and their prophecies

The Three Apparitions - click here 

How do you interpret each of these messages from the witches?
























Summarize Act 4 and 5 and add to plot structure. 

Guided / Independent

ACT 3 assessment - multiple choice and CRQ. 

When done, complete ACT 2 questions if you haven't already and then complete literary terms sheet with examples.


Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Thursday, December 8 - Macbeth Act 3

Objective: By the end of class,  students will analyze drama in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

On your literary terms sheet, use the glossaries in the textbooks to find the following definitions:

1. Allusion
2. Aside
3. Theme

Direct Instruction

Read ACT 3 scenes

Guided / Independent

Study guide questions - complete ACT 2 to be collected and graded at end of class today.

Complete or rewrite CRQ from Tuesday and convert into prose form using a NEO.

View Film through ACT 3.


Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Wedesday, December 7 - Act 3 - Macbeth

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze drama in order to improve reading comprehension.

DO NOW

Find examples from Macbeth for the following terms on your literary terms sheet for:

1. Soliloquy (SOO many)
2. Dramatic Irony (Act 1)
3. Comic Relief (Act 2)
4. Foreshadowing (Act 2 scene 4 is just one place to look)
5. Symbolism (act 2)
6. Paradox (Act 1)

Direct Instruction

View through the murder to Malcolm and Donalbain fleeing.

Read
Act 3 Scenes 2-3

Independent

Finish constructed response from yesterday - 40 quiz points.

Answer study guide questions to date.

Check for Understanding

Individual Student checks during independent work.

Thursday, Dec 8 - Propaganda in Politics

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze political propaganda on order to improve comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

Note the following prior to continuing to evaluate the political ads:

1. Tone is the author's attitude toward a subject. Depending on the focus of the political ad, the tone can vary greatly. (TONE words can be found on the LEFT wall if you need some help).

2. Dominant visual images means, " what do you see? What stands out? People? A flag? Cities or farms? " The answer to this question relates to the audience that the politician is trying to reach.

3. Sometimes the music is very patriotic, sometimes just soft, background music, sometimes inspirational, etc. You decide.

4. What is the ad actually saying? What is the persuasive message?

Direct Instruction

seven techniques of political propaganda

Propaganda in the news

Guided  / Independent

Take out your Political Ad Analysis sheets:

Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.

CRQ

Compare the two political ads that you analyzed and evaluate which one way more effective and why. Be sure to discuss propaganda techniques and the specific purpose of the commercial.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure 

Review types of propaganda.

Tuesday, December 6 -

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze drama in order to improve reading comprehension.

DO NOW

Use the glossary in text book to define the following terms.

1. Paradox
2. Comic Relief
3. Foreshadowing

You should also have examples for all three of the above in addition to "soliliquy, dramatic irony, and symbolism."



Direct Instruction

Read through act 3 scene 1.

Guided / Independent

CRQ

Analyze Shakespeare's use of symbolism and comic relief after the murder of King Duncan (page 63). What do each contribute to the play? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

OR

Evaluate Macbeth's vow to challenge fate at the end of ACT 3 scene 1 (page 89). Have the witches prophecies changed Macbeth as a person, or is this Macbeth's true nature and his behaviors would be similar without the prophecies. Use textual evidence to support your answer.


Monday, December 5, 2016

December 5 - Propaganda in politcis / news / advertsiing

ics, advertising and the news in order to improve reading comprehension and analytical skills.

DO NOW

What is the greatest difference (distinguish) between an ethical, persuasive argument and convincing one to take action by using propaganda?

Direct Instruction

seven techniques of political propaganda

seven techniques of propaganda

propaganda in the news

propaganda video - in advertising

propaganda examples again

youtubevideo


Guided 

Propaganda worksheet

 Independent

Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Monday, Dec5 - Macbeth - Act 2

Objective: By the  end of class, students will analyze drama in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

Begin plot structure for Macbeth on graphic organizer provided.

Direct Instruction

Review and summarize to date.

Read Act 2 scenes ...


Guided 

Make predictions. Discuss potential themes. Add on to plot structure.
i
How are the characters developing / changing over time so far?  What is the primary motivation for LADY MACBETH AND MACBETH'S ACTIONS?

INDEPENDENT

STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS - ACT 2 SCENES - 

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure

View 10 more minutes of film to reinforce comprehension to date. 

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Wednesday, November 30 - RFK CRQ

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze persuasive speech in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

What from RFK's speech impacted you the most and would you categorize it as logical, emotional or ethical and why?

Direct Instruction

Review Speech analysis sheet for RFK and Malcolm X.

Guided / Independent

Choose one of the two CRQ's below and use the graphic organizer provided (you can use a NEO and use it as a guide or write directly on it) to construct your answer:

What does Malcolm X mean by The Ballot or the Bullet and how does he use emotional appeal to influence the crowd? Use two pieces of textual evidence to support your answer.

OR

What is RFK's goal in his speech, Eulogy for MLK, Jr and how does he use emotional appeal to achieve it? Use two pieces of textual evidence to support your answer.

Independent

Wednesday - November 30 - Act 1 Macbeth

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze drama and elements of drama in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

On your literary terms sheet, define the following five terms and provide examples from Macbeth for three of the five:

1. Soliloquy - definition and example
2. Dramatic irony - definition and example
3.  Blank Verse - definition and example
4. Tragedy - definition
5. Tragic Hero - definition

Direct Instruction

Summarize action to date. 

Guided

Finish reading Act 1 - pages 33-47

Independent

Continue to answer and complete ACT 1 questions from Study guide. I will collect ACT 1 questions and answers by the end of class for a grade. 

Check for Understanding

Individual Student checks during independent work.

Closure

Review for Act 1 test on Thursday.



Tuesday, November 29 - RFK Speech

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze persuasive speech in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

Malcom X quote / handout - 30 points

Direct /  Guided Instruction

Read RFK speech - Eulogy for MLK, Jr.  - annotate for persuasive elements ( Logical, emotional, ethical appeals, repetition, rhetorical questions)

View RFK speech

assasination of RFK

Independent

Complete the Speech Analysis sheet for RFK.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work


Closure

Review effective Persuasive Techniques compared to weaker use of propaganda

Monday, November 28, 2016

Tuesday, November 29 - Macbeth

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze drama in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

Quiz handout

Direct Instruction

Elements of a Drama

Assign roles - complete ACT 1. Summarize ACT 1.

Guided

Begin Plot structure for Macbeth

Read/ act together - act 1 - pages 25-47

Independent

Study Questions

Check for understanding

Individual student checks during independent work

Closure

Make predictions





Monday, November 27 - Malcom X Speech Analysis

Objective: by the end of class, students will analyze and evaluate persuasive speech in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO  NOW
Ethos Pathos Logos quizlet

Direct Instruction

Use your Malcolm X Speech to complete the Speech Analysis Worksheet. 

Guided  / Independent

CRQ - Analyze EITHER an emotional, logical or ethical appeal (choose one) that Malcolm X uses to persuade his audience in the speech, The Ballot or the Bullet.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work

Closure

Review for RFK speech.





Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Nov 28 - macbeth intro

Objective: By the end of class, students will learn new vocabulary and analyze 16th century England in order to make real life connections.

DO NOW 
Copy words and definitions into notebooks:
GREED1excessive consumption of or desire for food and/or excessive desire for wealth or power. It is NEGATIVE and selfish.

AMBITION =1. strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction  // a goal. It is POSITIVE and not selfish.

FATE = The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power. Fate is geerally believed to be pre-determined. One's actions cannot change one's fate.

DESTINY the particular state of a person or thing in the futureconsidered as resulting from earlier events. Destiny is generally believed to be somewhat influenced by one's actions, therefore, the choices you make throughout life matter.

Direct Instruction

Discuss FATE vs. DESTINY. 

macbeth intro slideshare

Do you believe a person's true nature and personality are shaped when they are born (innate) or do you think environment is a greater factor? Explain.

Direct Instruction

Characterization powerpoint

Guided 

Read descriptions of characters from NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE  Macbeth. List character traits for:
1. Macbeth
2. Duncan
3. Banquo
4. Malcolm
5. 3 witches

Remember that you know about characters from not only what they look like, but what they say, how they act, their effects on others etc (indirect character traits).

Also, be sure to write down the three prophecies that the witches proclaim for each Macbeth and Banquo.

Read Act 1 scenes 1-3 - Macbeth

Independent

Answer study guide questions for Act 1 scenes 1-3.

Check for Understanding 

review answers

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22 - Persuasive Malcom X speech

Your objective for the day is to read the last four paragraphs of the Malcolm X speech - "THE BALLOT OR THE BULLET" and identify:
2 logical appeals
2 emotional appeals
2 loaded words
2 examples of repetition
2 rhetorical questions

Identify them clearly on the speech itself. I will collect and grade today (5 points for each so 60 points total). 

You have 22 minutes.

Tuesday, November 22 - Conclusion to essay

Objective: By the end of class, students will complete short persuasive essay by adding conclusion

Direct Instruction

In your conclusion, include an opposing argument. Recognize the fact that there  are other opinions that do not agree with yours. Then reemphasize why your opinion is better and the reader should take your side.

Example:
In conclusion, FB can be a fun, informative source of social media, however, it can cause one to withdraw from human interaction.
I know that many would disagree that FB does not cause isolation, but spending hours in front of a computer screen does not replace the connection one can develop when with others, sharing emotions and finding common bonds.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Monday, November 21 - Introduction and continue developing Persuasive essay

Objective: By the end of class, students will begin to construct a research-based persuasive essay in order to improve reading comprehensive and writing skills.

DO NOW

Write the following definition into your notebooks:

ANECDOTE
an·ec·dote - a short and amusing or interesting story about a                     real incident or person.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION

ANECDOTE PPT 

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH = 
ANECDOTE + THESIS STATEMENT

Start your introduction with an anecdote that demonstrates an example connected to your thesis. Your thesis statement can then follow your anecdote to conclude your introductory paragraph. Remember your thesis, for this paper will say something like....

"There are many logical and emotional reasons why .....(insert here whatever your position is on your topic)

Continue to develop your body paragraphs as per directions from last week ( cut and pasted below)

THE FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH (logical - logos):

Example: In google, I will type, "logical reasons that Facebook can make people lose touch with reality" - 

THEN: Write your first paragraph about the LOGICAL REASONS (LOGOS). Have ONE QUOTE in this paragraph.

Cut and paste the website address from which you found the quote and put it at the end of your document. use EASYBIB.COM to cite your sources properly.

2nd body paragraph (emotional - pathos):

Then research - "negative emotional effects of overusing Facebook" - see what you come up with -
Write your second body paragraph - all about emotional effects an include one quote. 

Cut and paste the website address from which you found the quote and put it at the end of your document. Use EASYBIB.COM to cite your sources properly.


Tomorrow we will work on your conclusions.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Friday, Nov 18 - Intro to Civil Rights Movement / Malcom X persuasive Speech

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze historical events and persuasive speeches in order to improve reading comprehensive skills and persuasive abilities.

DO NOW

Ethos / Pathos 
 handout
Direct Instruction

We discussed international human rights through fiction and non-fiction....Now we are examining equal rights in the United States. 

The Fourteenth Amendment
The Equal Protection Clause is part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The clause, which took effect in 1868, provides that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction "the equal protection of the laws".

Chief Joseph fought for equal rights in his speech to the White House in 1879, 11 years after the 14th Amendment. But as we read and discussed, equal rights were not afforded to the NAtive American Indians. 

The fight, however, did not stop there. Fast Forward 1960's.....


Civil Rights Montage

JFK Speech on Equal Rights..civil rights motage

jfk assasination

1964 civil rights act signed by lyndon johnson

ballot or the bullet

Guided

Read together excerpt from The Ballot or the Bullet - 1964 by Malcom X.  Identify ethical, logical and emotional appeals as we  read. Also look for "loaded" words, and any form of propaganda and/or bias.


Independent

1. Identify three logical appeals.
2. Identify three emotional appeals.
3. Identify two ethical appeals.
4. List at least 5 "LOADED" words - words with a strong negative or positive connotations. Explain how these words influence the reader.
5. 2 examples of repetition.
5. One Rhetorical question.
6. One Name-calling.


7. Evaluate the ethical, emotional and logical appeals presented by Malcom X in his speech, the Ballot or the Bullet. Which type of appeal, in this speech, do you think is most effective and why? Provide textual evidence for your answer.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure

Review elements of strong persuasive speeches.