Objective: By the end of class, students will research and summarize a famous riot in history.
DO NOW
Write this into your notebooks:
When summarizing - be sure to tell WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN AND WHY. You should not include very specific details or quotes from the text.
When analyzing or writing a constructed response - DEFINITELY INCLUDE DETAILS AND QUOTES FROM TEXT to support your ideas.
Direct Instruction
USE LAPTOPS
Choose a deadly famous RIOT in history ( When Julius Caesar was killed, when Martin Luther King was killed, etc) and research it. A list of riots can be found at click here.
Then write a summary. Be sure to explain what incited the riot. WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN AND WHY SHOULD ALL QUESTIONS THAT ARE ANSWERED IN YOUR SHORT ESSAY.
EXIT PASS
If you were analyzing the cause of the riot, what other things would you include in your essay?
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Thursday, December 20, Kent State Article / Conclusion of Deer Hunter
Objective: By the end of class students will practice reading comprehension strategies, summarize, and make real life connections with film and readings by answering CRQ's.
DO NOW
Subject verb agreement -
My sister (has, have) a big house in the suburbs.
My parents (be, are) home tonight.
She (do, does) go to this school.
They (be, are) chillin.
He (do, does) care about what you think.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Quick slideshare on subject verb agreement - click here
View Clip on Kent State Riot (saved on desktop)
Constructed Response vs Summary
Read Nixon's speech. Make notes, connotations and underline important facts / events / ideas. Then, on a separate piece of paper, or a NEO, explain the following in a contructed response format - minimum 6 sentences.
Why is Nixon now changing his mind about pulling troops out? What does he say could happen if we do that (who would be endangered)? Explain the steps of his plan to expunge communism from Cambodia and South Vietnam.
MOVIE - Conclusion of THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected by end of class.
Exit Pass
How can society do a better job of helping soldiers who return from war to adapt back into society?
DO NOW
Subject verb agreement -
My sister (has, have) a big house in the suburbs.
My parents (be, are) home tonight.
She (do, does) go to this school.
They (be, are) chillin.
He (do, does) care about what you think.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Quick slideshare on subject verb agreement - click here
View Clip on Kent State Riot (saved on desktop)
Constructed Response vs Summary
Read Nixon's speech. Make notes, connotations and underline important facts / events / ideas. Then, on a separate piece of paper, or a NEO, explain the following in a contructed response format - minimum 6 sentences.
Why is Nixon now changing his mind about pulling troops out? What does he say could happen if we do that (who would be endangered)? Explain the steps of his plan to expunge communism from Cambodia and South Vietnam.
MOVIE - Conclusion of THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected by end of class.
Exit Pass
How can society do a better job of helping soldiers who return from war to adapt back into society?
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Wednesday, December 19,
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice for reading strategies and complete film review sheets for conclusion of Deer Hunter.
DO NOW
PHRASE or SENTENCE??? Identify the subject and verb if it is a sentence. If not, make it one and then identify the subject and verb.
1. .......because the dog was barking......
2. ........the woman wore red shoes......
3. .......since it was raining.......
4. .....dancing in the street.........
Direct Instruction
Constructed Response vs Summary
Read together KENT STATE ARTICLE - highlight and make notations as we read. Underline important facts and dates. Then you will write a 5 sentence summary of the article.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected by end of class.
Exit Pass
How can society do a better job of helping soldiers who return from war to adapt back into society?
DO NOW
PHRASE or SENTENCE??? Identify the subject and verb if it is a sentence. If not, make it one and then identify the subject and verb.
1. .......because the dog was barking......
2. ........the woman wore red shoes......
3. .......since it was raining.......
4. .....dancing in the street.........
Direct Instruction
Constructed Response vs Summary
Read together KENT STATE ARTICLE - highlight and make notations as we read. Underline important facts and dates. Then you will write a 5 sentence summary of the article.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected by end of class.
Exit Pass
How can society do a better job of helping soldiers who return from war to adapt back into society?
Tuesday, December 18 - 6/7
Objective: By the end of class, students will read,
intrepret, summarize and analyze purpose for Martin Luther King, Jr.
Speech on Vietnam war.
DO NOW
From the film yesterday, explain the Russian roullette scene and how Michael tricked the North Vietnamese so they could escape.
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
1. Read BOXED INFO first.
2. Read Title - what is story going to be about?
3. Read Multiple choice questions. Are there any that you can answer or easily find the answer without reading the whole story?
4. Use reading strategies to read passage. Make notes, write questions, circle words and use connotations so that you may go back and find what you are looking for more easily when you are done reading.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (by thursday).
Exit Pass
Why doesn't Nick go home when he had the chance?
DO NOW
From the film yesterday, explain the Russian roullette scene and how Michael tricked the North Vietnamese so they could escape.
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
1. Read BOXED INFO first.
2. Read Title - what is story going to be about?
3. Read Multiple choice questions. Are there any that you can answer or easily find the answer without reading the whole story?
4. Use reading strategies to read passage. Make notes, write questions, circle words and use connotations so that you may go back and find what you are looking for more easily when you are done reading.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (by thursday).
Exit Pass
Why doesn't Nick go home when he had the chance?
Monday, December 17, 2012
tuesday, December 18, Vietnam and reading strategies
Objective: By the end of class, students will read, intrepret, summarize and analyze purpose for Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech on Vietnam war.
DO NOW
From the film yesterday, explain the Russian roullette scene and how Michael tricked the North Vietnamese so they could escape.
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
Read Declaration of Independence from the War in Vietnam - Martin Luther King - pages639-641 holt text. Use Active reading strategies. We will read together and take notes.
Then, I will collect the following:
1. Summarize in 4-5 sentences
2. Tell me who the audience is. To whom is King Jr. speaking?
3. What is the purpose of this letter (persuasive, informative or entertainment)?
4. Opinion - what do you think of the letter - use at least one fact from letter to back up your opinion.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (by thursday).
Exit Pass
DO NOW
From the film yesterday, explain the Russian roullette scene and how Michael tricked the North Vietnamese so they could escape.
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
Read Declaration of Independence from the War in Vietnam - Martin Luther King - pages639-641 holt text. Use Active reading strategies. We will read together and take notes.
Then, I will collect the following:
1. Summarize in 4-5 sentences
2. Tell me who the audience is. To whom is King Jr. speaking?
3. What is the purpose of this letter (persuasive, informative or entertainment)?
4. Opinion - what do you think of the letter - use at least one fact from letter to back up your opinion.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (by thursday).
Exit Pass
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Monday, December 17, Vietnam / Reading strategies
Objective: By the end of class, students will learn reading comprehension strategies and view film of Vietnam war (take notes to ultimately compare home life with life at war and war's effect on the human spirit.)
DO NOW
Are the following complete sentences? If not, make them complete.
1. because the dog was scared.
2. The girl walked quickly.
3. When the stars were shining brightly.
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
Read Letter - Declaration of Independence from the War in Vietnam - Martin Luther King - pages639-641 holt text. Use Active reading strategies. We will read together and take notes.
Then, I will collect the following:
1. Sumarize in 4-5 sentences
2. Tell me who the audience is. To whom is King Jr. speaking?
3. What is the purpose of this letter (persuasive, informative or entertainment)?
4. Opinion - what do you think of the letter - use at least one fact from letter to back up your opinion.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (sometime next week).
Exit Pass
Predict what you expect will happen in Deer Hunter.
DO NOW
Are the following complete sentences? If not, make them complete.
1. because the dog was scared.
2. The girl walked quickly.
3. When the stars were shining brightly.
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
Read Letter - Declaration of Independence from the War in Vietnam - Martin Luther King - pages639-641 holt text. Use Active reading strategies. We will read together and take notes.
Then, I will collect the following:
1. Sumarize in 4-5 sentences
2. Tell me who the audience is. To whom is King Jr. speaking?
3. What is the purpose of this letter (persuasive, informative or entertainment)?
4. Opinion - what do you think of the letter - use at least one fact from letter to back up your opinion.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (sometime next week).
Exit Pass
Predict what you expect will happen in Deer Hunter.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Friday, December 14, Homonyms, Vietnam Article, Deer Hunter
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on knowedge of homonyms, practice reading comprehension strategies for non-fiction article and complete film review sheet for affiliated movie.
DO NOW
HOMONYM QUIZ
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
Read Letter - "Dear Folks" page 636-637 holt text. Use Active reading strategies. We will read together and take notes.
Then, I will collect the following:
1. Sumarize in 4-5 sentences
2. Tell me who the audience is (letter to whom).
3. What is the purpose of this letter (persuasive, informative or entertainment)?
4. Opinion - what do you think of the letter - use at least one fact from letter to back up your opinion.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (sometime next week).
Exit Pass
Predict what you expect will happen in Deer Hunter.
DO NOW
HOMONYM QUIZ
Direct Instruction
Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.
Read Letter - "Dear Folks" page 636-637 holt text. Use Active reading strategies. We will read together and take notes.
Then, I will collect the following:
1. Sumarize in 4-5 sentences
2. Tell me who the audience is (letter to whom).
3. What is the purpose of this letter (persuasive, informative or entertainment)?
4. Opinion - what do you think of the letter - use at least one fact from letter to back up your opinion.
MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER
Complete film review sheets as you watch. The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (sometime next week).
Exit Pass
Predict what you expect will happen in Deer Hunter.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Thursday, December 13, Vietnam / Short Fiction
OBJECTIVE: By the end of class, students will read short fiction and demonstrate comprehension by answering CRQ's. Students will also practice homonyms for quiz on Friday.
DO NOW
Write sentences for the first three sets of homonyms on the handout provided.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review questions
From your reading yesterday, Charming Billy:
1. How long has Paul Berlin been in Vietnam?
2. Why are th other soldiers annoyed with him?
3. What did Berlin see that he can't get out of his mind?
4. What does Berlin visualize to try to forget he is in a war?
5. Did he think he was going to be so terrified?
6. Why does he say he won't tell his Dad that he was so afraid?
7. What does he think will happen when they reach the coast?
Finish reading Billy - pages - 624-626.
Summarize the story in a clear, concise short essay - three paragraphs on NEO. First paragraph can explain Berlin's initial fear in the war, second, the importance of not appearing afraid to his father and finally the irony of his laughter at Billy Boy being scared to death.
OR
Critical thinking questions - 2-6 on page 630.
Exit Pass
Would you volunteer to go to war today? why or why not?
DO NOW
Write sentences for the first three sets of homonyms on the handout provided.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review questions
From your reading yesterday, Charming Billy:
1. How long has Paul Berlin been in Vietnam?
2. Why are th other soldiers annoyed with him?
3. What did Berlin see that he can't get out of his mind?
4. What does Berlin visualize to try to forget he is in a war?
5. Did he think he was going to be so terrified?
6. Why does he say he won't tell his Dad that he was so afraid?
7. What does he think will happen when they reach the coast?
Finish reading Billy - pages - 624-626.
Summarize the story in a clear, concise short essay - three paragraphs on NEO. First paragraph can explain Berlin's initial fear in the war, second, the importance of not appearing afraid to his father and finally the irony of his laughter at Billy Boy being scared to death.
OR
Critical thinking questions - 2-6 on page 630.
Exit Pass
Would you volunteer to go to war today? why or why not?
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, December 12 - Vietnam War
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice grammar (homonyms) and learn history of the Vietnam war and answer comprehensive questions for short story.
DO NOW
Homonym worksheet / handout.
Direct Instruction
From your notes yesterday from video, answer the following questions:
1. How many American soldiers were sent to fight in Vietnam?
2. What from what year to what year were we involved?
3. Why did USA support South Vietnam?
4. How many American soldiers died in Vietnam?
5. Who won the Vietnam war and what political party rules today?
View ANTI _WAR protests here
Read Pages - 622-624 in Holt text - Whee have you Gone Charming Billy?
Answer the following CRQ's on NEOS.
1. Why did the soldiers move silently in single file at night in Vietnam? (page 622)
2. Why do you think the other soldier spoke so harshly to Berlin? (pge 622)
3. Provide examples of imagery used on page 623 that make the reader feel "as if he/she are there."
4. What is the primary emotion of Berlin?
5. How does the tone of the story change when Berlin imagines how things will be when they reach the coast?
6. Look at the statistics on page 624. Why did the war become progressively less popular in the US?
7. How do we know, from the stats, that the Vietnam still plays an important role in the lives of Americans today?
Exit Pass
Do you know anyone that fought in the WAR or protested? Do you think you would have supported the war or opposed it?
DO NOW
Homonym worksheet / handout.
Direct Instruction
From your notes yesterday from video, answer the following questions:
1. How many American soldiers were sent to fight in Vietnam?
2. What from what year to what year were we involved?
3. Why did USA support South Vietnam?
4. How many American soldiers died in Vietnam?
5. Who won the Vietnam war and what political party rules today?
View ANTI _WAR protests here
Read Pages - 622-624 in Holt text - Whee have you Gone Charming Billy?
Answer the following CRQ's on NEOS.
1. Why did the soldiers move silently in single file at night in Vietnam? (page 622)
2. Why do you think the other soldier spoke so harshly to Berlin? (pge 622)
3. Provide examples of imagery used on page 623 that make the reader feel "as if he/she are there."
4. What is the primary emotion of Berlin?
5. How does the tone of the story change when Berlin imagines how things will be when they reach the coast?
6. Look at the statistics on page 624. Why did the war become progressively less popular in the US?
7. How do we know, from the stats, that the Vietnam still plays an important role in the lives of Americans today?
Exit Pass
Do you know anyone that fought in the WAR or protested? Do you think you would have supported the war or opposed it?
Monday, December 10, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, Poetry Quiz and Intro to Historical
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on knowledge of poetic devices and be introduced to history of Vietnam War and practice grammar.
DO NOW
HERD (Noun)
HEARD (verb)
Write a sentence for each.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Poetic Device Review click here
Poetic device quiz.
Guided
Read together Introduction - Where Have you Gone Charming Billy? page 620 - holt text
VIETNAM MAP
View clip on Vietnam war - click here
Write down 5 facts about Vietnam as you watch.
Independent
Use your facts to write a clear, concise paragraph about the Vietnam War on the NEO. Paragraph should be a minimum of 5 sentences. Be sure to use transitions to make your paragraph flow.
EXIT PASS
What do you see as the biggest difference between WAR today and the Vietnam War of the late 1960's early 1970's?
DO NOW
HERD (Noun)
HEARD (verb)
Write a sentence for each.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Poetic Device Review click here
Poetic device quiz.
Guided
Read together Introduction - Where Have you Gone Charming Billy? page 620 - holt text
VIETNAM MAP
View clip on Vietnam war - click here
Write down 5 facts about Vietnam as you watch.
Independent
Use your facts to write a clear, concise paragraph about the Vietnam War on the NEO. Paragraph should be a minimum of 5 sentences. Be sure to use transitions to make your paragraph flow.
EXIT PASS
What do you see as the biggest difference between WAR today and the Vietnam War of the late 1960's early 1970's?
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Monday, December 10, Poetry
Objective: By the end of class, you will use the "describe a feeling" questionnaire you completed last Thursday and create an original poem using imagery and three more of the five poetic devices - hyperbole, alliteration, metaphor, simile, personification. Students will also create a visual of this poem, using the questionnare as a guideline.
DO NOW
HOMONYMS - words that sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings
BEAR (n) - the animal
BEAR (v) - to be able to tolerate
BEAM (v) - smiling excessively / VERY happy
BEAM (n) - a long plank - a beam that is used in building a house / or a balance beam in gymnastics
WRITE sentences for each of the four words.
Direct Instruction
Review your "questonnaire." Using powerpoint, one one slide, write a ten line original poem about the feeling you described using imagery and three of the five other poetic devices - hyperbole, allitration, metaphor, simile and/ or personification. Be sure to spell check!!
Then, on another slide, create a visual representation of your poem using a minimum of six images or symbols.
Email or share with me on google docs so I can print and display.
Exit Pass
Create a metaphor for a rainy day.
DO NOW
HOMONYMS - words that sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings
BEAR (n) - the animal
BEAR (v) - to be able to tolerate
BEAM (v) - smiling excessively / VERY happy
BEAM (n) - a long plank - a beam that is used in building a house / or a balance beam in gymnastics
WRITE sentences for each of the four words.
Direct Instruction
Review your "questonnaire." Using powerpoint, one one slide, write a ten line original poem about the feeling you described using imagery and three of the five other poetic devices - hyperbole, allitration, metaphor, simile and/ or personification. Be sure to spell check!!
Then, on another slide, create a visual representation of your poem using a minimum of six images or symbols.
Email or share with me on google docs so I can print and display.
Exit Pass
Create a metaphor for a rainy day.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Thursday, December 6, POETRY
Objective: by the end of class, students will be able to define 5 poetic devices and give examples of each.
DO NOW
Yesterday we did alliteration and hyperbole. Add three more poetic devices into your notebooks. You can find the definitions in the glossary in the back of your textbook (page 979).
1. Onomaneopia
2. Imagery
3. Personification
Direct Instruction
Review above definitions and provide examples.
1. BOOM! CRACKLE! POP! -
2. THE LUSCIOUS GREEN GRASS FELT LIKE A VELVET BLANKET BENEATH MY BARE FEET.
3. THE TREE TRIED TO HOLD ONTO ITS LEAVES IN THE FALL, BUT INEVITABLY THE LEAVES FELL. THE TREE WAS BALD AND WAS REMINDED THAT NO ONE CAN HIDE FROM TIME (AGING).
Independent
Three handouts - one is on imagery - the other two are personification. Read CAREFULLY and answer the questions. Both are double-sided. Due by the end of class.
Exit Pass
"Ms. Reina gives us so much work, my head is about to EXPLODE!"
What is this an example of (what poetic device)?
DO NOW
Yesterday we did alliteration and hyperbole. Add three more poetic devices into your notebooks. You can find the definitions in the glossary in the back of your textbook (page 979).
1. Onomaneopia
2. Imagery
3. Personification
Direct Instruction
Review above definitions and provide examples.
1. BOOM! CRACKLE! POP! -
2. THE LUSCIOUS GREEN GRASS FELT LIKE A VELVET BLANKET BENEATH MY BARE FEET.
3. THE TREE TRIED TO HOLD ONTO ITS LEAVES IN THE FALL, BUT INEVITABLY THE LEAVES FELL. THE TREE WAS BALD AND WAS REMINDED THAT NO ONE CAN HIDE FROM TIME (AGING).
Independent
Three handouts - one is on imagery - the other two are personification. Read CAREFULLY and answer the questions. Both are double-sided. Due by the end of class.
Exit Pass
"Ms. Reina gives us so much work, my head is about to EXPLODE!"
What is this an example of (what poetic device)?
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, Poetry
Objective: by the end of class, students will recognize and define poetic devices including alliteration, hyperbole and rhyme.
DO NOW
Rhyme - noun - words that sound the same
Rhythmic - adj - the flowing sound that rhyming words make.
Rhyme - verb - to put together words that sound the same
Write a sentence for each of the above words using proper grammar.
Direct Instruction
Allitertion - click here for examples -
listen to BIG YELLOW TAXI
Hyperbole- handout worksheet
Exit Pass
Write a six word alliteration and an original hyperbole.
DO NOW
Rhyme - noun - words that sound the same
Rhythmic - adj - the flowing sound that rhyming words make.
Rhyme - verb - to put together words that sound the same
Write a sentence for each of the above words using proper grammar.
Direct Instruction
Allitertion - click here for examples -
listen to BIG YELLOW TAXI
Hyperbole- handout worksheet
Exit Pass
Write a six word alliteration and an original hyperbole.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Monday, December 3, Symbols & Allegory
Objective: By the end of class, students will create two power point slides according to guidelines and print them to demonstrate comprehension of symbols and allegory. Student will also practice new vocabulary / grammar.
DO NOW
Comprehend - verb - to understand
Comprehensible - adj - understandable
Comprehension - noun - to have an understanding
Write a sentence for each form of the word.
Direct Instruction
CHOICE of POWERPOINT - you may work in pairs - Choose ONE from the choices below. I prefer you to use Google Docs and share with me. I will print them all as you complete them.
1. Masque of the Red Death
a. Create one visual slide using symbols and images that show comprehension that this story is an allegory for the black plague.
b. On the second slide, explain the visual collage in paragraph form.
Shakespeare's Seven Stages of Man
a. Create one visual slide using symbols and images that show comprehension that this poem is an extended metaphor for the stages of life.
b. On the second slide, explain the visual collage in paragraph form.
When complete, create a wordle that matches the above project. You must save it s a PDF to your desktop and then send to me or share. I will not be able to print it unless it is saved as a PDF.
Exit Pass
What word and image best symbolizes you?
DO NOW
Comprehend - verb - to understand
Comprehensible - adj - understandable
Comprehension - noun - to have an understanding
Write a sentence for each form of the word.
Direct Instruction
CHOICE of POWERPOINT - you may work in pairs - Choose ONE from the choices below. I prefer you to use Google Docs and share with me. I will print them all as you complete them.
1. Masque of the Red Death
a. Create one visual slide using symbols and images that show comprehension that this story is an allegory for the black plague.
b. On the second slide, explain the visual collage in paragraph form.
Shakespeare's Seven Stages of Man
a. Create one visual slide using symbols and images that show comprehension that this poem is an extended metaphor for the stages of life.
b. On the second slide, explain the visual collage in paragraph form.
When complete, create a wordle that matches the above project. You must save it s a PDF to your desktop and then send to me or share. I will not be able to print it unless it is saved as a PDF.
Exit Pass
What word and image best symbolizes you?
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Friday, November 30, Symbols
Objective: By the end of class, students will identify symbols in allegories and be assessed on new vocabulary / grammar.
DO NOW
Quick review for vocab/ grammar quiz.
Direct Instruction
Vocab / grammar quiz - handout - 8 sentences / 5 points each.
If done, create wall words for one of the eight words from quiz.
SYMBOLS & ALLEGORY in Poetry
Read Seven Stages of Man - page 444 PURPLE text
Shakesspeare
1. The poem is an extended metaphor that is also an allegory. For what are the actors and the play an allegory (in other words,what do they symbolize)?
2. . Identify the Seven Stages of Man - write them in your notes
3. Match the colors of the rooms from Poe's Masque of the red Death to Shakespeare's seven stages of man.
In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain what each color might represent (for instance, why is birth represented by the color blue?) Do this for each stage. Use transitional words and go in order 1-7. This is your opinion so don't be afraid to express what you think!!
4. I AM POEM - most of you are familiar with this style of poem. Complete one for yourself on a neo using the guidelines provided. Pay particular attention to using nouns and adjectives in their proper places!!!
Exit Pass
Which is the noun and which is the adjective? Can you use each in a sentence?
LOYAL LOYALTY
DO NOW
Quick review for vocab/ grammar quiz.
Direct Instruction
Vocab / grammar quiz - handout - 8 sentences / 5 points each.
If done, create wall words for one of the eight words from quiz.
SYMBOLS & ALLEGORY in Poetry
Read Seven Stages of Man - page 444 PURPLE text
Shakesspeare
1. The poem is an extended metaphor that is also an allegory. For what are the actors and the play an allegory (in other words,what do they symbolize)?
2. . Identify the Seven Stages of Man - write them in your notes
3. Match the colors of the rooms from Poe's Masque of the red Death to Shakespeare's seven stages of man.
In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain what each color might represent (for instance, why is birth represented by the color blue?) Do this for each stage. Use transitional words and go in order 1-7. This is your opinion so don't be afraid to express what you think!!
4. I AM POEM - most of you are familiar with this style of poem. Complete one for yourself on a neo using the guidelines provided. Pay particular attention to using nouns and adjectives in their proper places!!!
Exit Pass
Which is the noun and which is the adjective? Can you use each in a sentence?
LOYAL LOYALTY
Thursday, November 29,
Objective: By the end of class, students will understand symbols and allegory and demonstrate comprehension of The mask of the Red Death.
DO NOW
Flirtatious (adjective) and flirt (noun). use both in a sentence using context clues.
direct instruction
read introduction to symbols and allegory - holt text - pages -
Slideshare symbols and allegory - takes notymbols in the Masque of red Death -
Symbols in the Masque of the red death -
In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain how the red death is an allegory for the black plague.
Video clips - identify the allegory for each -
exit pass
What was Edgar Allen Poe's point in writing TMOTRD?
DO NOW
Flirtatious (adjective) and flirt (noun). use both in a sentence using context clues.
direct instruction
read introduction to symbols and allegory - holt text - pages -
Slideshare symbols and allegory - takes notymbols in the Masque of red Death -
Symbols in the Masque of the red death -
In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain how the red death is an allegory for the black plague.
Video clips - identify the allegory for each -
exit pass
What was Edgar Allen Poe's point in writing TMOTRD?
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Wednesday, November 28 The Masque of the Red Death
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice grammar, draw parallels between the Black Plague and Edgar Allan Poe's Tale, TMOTRD.
DO NOW
Grammar handout - practice using nouns and adjectives.
Direct Instruction
Review answers from comprehensive questions yesterday.
View "The Masque of the Red Death" - 15 minutes.
Discuss / analyze themes - here
Answer Comprehensive questions below.
1. Why do the guests avoid the last room?
2. Who Comes to the party in disguise? (page 425)
3. Why does Prince Prospero run through all the chambers chasing him?
4. Where does the "guest" run to?
5. What happens when Prospero "meets" the strange guest?
6. Are the other guests angry at what happens to Prospero?
7. What do the guests do? What do they discover?
8. What happens to all the guests at the end?
9. Who is the guest symbolically?
10. Can anyone escape or hide from or mask the Red Death?
Exit Pass
In your own words, explain how Prospero's party is an allegory for the bubonic plague (black death).
DO NOW
Grammar handout - practice using nouns and adjectives.
Direct Instruction
Review answers from comprehensive questions yesterday.
View "The Masque of the Red Death" - 15 minutes.
Discuss / analyze themes - here
Answer Comprehensive questions below.
1. Why do the guests avoid the last room?
2. Who Comes to the party in disguise? (page 425)
3. Why does Prince Prospero run through all the chambers chasing him?
4. Where does the "guest" run to?
5. What happens when Prospero "meets" the strange guest?
6. Are the other guests angry at what happens to Prospero?
7. What do the guests do? What do they discover?
8. What happens to all the guests at the end?
9. Who is the guest symbolically?
10. Can anyone escape or hide from or mask the Red Death?
Exit Pass
In your own words, explain how Prospero's party is an allegory for the bubonic plague (black death).
Tuesday, November 27, The Masque of the Red Death
Objective: By the end of class, students will comprehend the usage of ALLEGORY and analyze the beginning of Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death and identify allegorical components.
DO NOW
In a paragraph form, tell me five things about the Black plague. 25 points. I am grading for grammar and sentence structure as well as content. You may use your notes.
Direct Instruction
VOCABULARY WORD -
Noun form = profusion
Adjective form = profuse
Use each properly in a sentence!
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Read / listen / interpret pages 420 - 423 -answer the following questions -
1. What is allegorical about the names of the characters?
2. Describe each of the seven rooms that lead from East to West.
3. What does Poe's description of the rooms suggest about their allegorical meaning? What might each room represent?
4. How do the colors of the last room affect the mood or emotional atmosphere of the story?
5. What is the literal meaning / purpose of the clock?
6.Why is the giant clock in the last room and what does it symbolize?
Exit Pass
Identify three things from the story that clearly suggest it is an allegory for the black plague.
DO NOW
In a paragraph form, tell me five things about the Black plague. 25 points. I am grading for grammar and sentence structure as well as content. You may use your notes.
Direct Instruction
VOCABULARY WORD -
Noun form = profusion
Adjective form = profuse
Use each properly in a sentence!
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Read / listen / interpret pages 420 - 423 -answer the following questions -
1. What is allegorical about the names of the characters?
2. Describe each of the seven rooms that lead from East to West.
3. What does Poe's description of the rooms suggest about their allegorical meaning? What might each room represent?
4. How do the colors of the last room affect the mood or emotional atmosphere of the story?
5. What is the literal meaning / purpose of the clock?
6.Why is the giant clock in the last room and what does it symbolize?
Exit Pass
Identify three things from the story that clearly suggest it is an allegory for the black plague.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Monday, Nov. 26, Intro to Allegory / Black death
Objective: By the end of class, students will learn the history of the black death, comprehend allegory, and lean new vocabulary.
DO NOW
Contagion is a noun meaning the spreading of a disease. Contagious is the adjective form of the noun. Use each in a sentence using context clues. Remember noun is a THING and an adjective describes a noun.
Direct Instruction
Allegory - write definition in notebooks.
Common well known allegories -
Alice in Wonderland
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Guided
By yourselves, read background of Black death - page 429 holt text. Take notes - bullet point top ten facts. If you are unsure how to find facts, pick the most important thing from each paragraph.
View history of black death.
Quick write - Rich and powerful people build huge houses with high walls all around it to block out all the upsetting things in life. However, what are things in life that all of us have to face no matter who we are or how much money we have? Write down your thoughts - at least 3-5 sentences.
READ introduction of Edgar Allan Poe's The Mask of the Red Death, page 418 .
Independent
Read / interpret pages 420 - 422 -answer the following questions -
1. What is allegorical about the names of the characters?
2. What does Poe's description of the rooms suggest about their allegorical meaning?
3. How do the colors of the last room affect the mood or emotional atmosphere of the story?
Exit Pass
Why are political problems often the subject of allegories?
DO NOW
Contagion is a noun meaning the spreading of a disease. Contagious is the adjective form of the noun. Use each in a sentence using context clues. Remember noun is a THING and an adjective describes a noun.
Direct Instruction
Allegory - write definition in notebooks.
Common well known allegories -
Alice in Wonderland
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Guided
By yourselves, read background of Black death - page 429 holt text. Take notes - bullet point top ten facts. If you are unsure how to find facts, pick the most important thing from each paragraph.
View history of black death.
Quick write - Rich and powerful people build huge houses with high walls all around it to block out all the upsetting things in life. However, what are things in life that all of us have to face no matter who we are or how much money we have? Write down your thoughts - at least 3-5 sentences.
READ introduction of Edgar Allan Poe's The Mask of the Red Death, page 418 .
Independent
Read / interpret pages 420 - 422 -answer the following questions -
1. What is allegorical about the names of the characters?
2. What does Poe's description of the rooms suggest about their allegorical meaning?
3. How do the colors of the last room affect the mood or emotional atmosphere of the story?
Exit Pass
Why are political problems often the subject of allegories?
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 21 Grammar and short stories
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice new grammar skills and reading comprehension.
DO NOW
Chivalry is a noun meaning honorable, noble and respectable. Chivalrous is the adjective for f the noun. Use each in a sentence with proper context clues.
Direct Instruction
Using a laptop. go to the www.Edmodo.com and create a profile in our class group.
1.Our group code is qxt84p.
2. W will be able to communicate with each other and all of your classmates through this site.
3. Read assignment posted on edmodo. Either create a wordle or visual collage of your short story using a minimum of 15 words for wordle or 6 images for collage.
4. Post or email to me before end of class.
Exit Pass
What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Least favorite? Why?
DO NOW
Chivalry is a noun meaning honorable, noble and respectable. Chivalrous is the adjective for f the noun. Use each in a sentence with proper context clues.
Direct Instruction
Using a laptop. go to the www.Edmodo.com and create a profile in our class group.
1.Our group code is qxt84p.
2. W will be able to communicate with each other and all of your classmates through this site.
3. Read assignment posted on edmodo. Either create a wordle or visual collage of your short story using a minimum of 15 words for wordle or 6 images for collage.
4. Post or email to me before end of class.
Exit Pass
What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Least favorite? Why?
Monday, November 19, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, Short Story
Objective: By the end of class,students will choose a
short story from the soft holt text and begin comprehensive project due
Wednesday. Today, the minimum due is numbers 1-3 listed below.
DO NOW
Tumult is a noun meaning chaos . Tulmultuous is the adjective form of th word. Write a sentence for each form of the word using proper context clues.
The city was in great tumult after the hurricane. (noun)
The tumultuous hurricane caused destruction everywhere. (adj)
Exhalation is a noun meaning a breath blown out. Exhale is the verb form of the word. Write a sentence for each form of the word using proper context clues.
When I heard the good news, I let out a big exhalation.(adj)
I finally was able to exhale fter I heard the good news. (verb)
Direct Instruction
Look through the soft holt text and write down the story of your choice and get approved by me.
For the story of your choice, you will complete the following tasks:
1. Read introduction - what genre is this piece of literature (fiction, non-fiction, article, poetry, etc)? (10 points)
2. Choose three of the vocabulary words that are nouns. Create the adjective form of that word. Now write a sentence for each form of the word using context clues. I will provide examples. (30 points)
3. Identify any literary devices used (foreshadowing, flashbacks, flash forwards, irony etc). (10 points)
4. Read the story and complete all side bars. (50 points)
5. Summerize the story in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. (50 points)
6. Did you enjoy this story - why or why not? (10 points)
7. Complete all questions at the end of the story. (40 points)
This assignment will be the final grade for this marking period. It is worth a total of 200 points.
Each student must submit his /her own work, however, you may consult with each other as you work.
Exit Pass
Why did you choose the story that you did?
DO NOW
Tumult is a noun meaning chaos . Tulmultuous is the adjective form of th word. Write a sentence for each form of the word using proper context clues.
The city was in great tumult after the hurricane. (noun)
The tumultuous hurricane caused destruction everywhere. (adj)
Exhalation is a noun meaning a breath blown out. Exhale is the verb form of the word. Write a sentence for each form of the word using proper context clues.
When I heard the good news, I let out a big exhalation.(adj)
I finally was able to exhale fter I heard the good news. (verb)
Direct Instruction
Look through the soft holt text and write down the story of your choice and get approved by me.
For the story of your choice, you will complete the following tasks:
1. Read introduction - what genre is this piece of literature (fiction, non-fiction, article, poetry, etc)? (10 points)
2. Choose three of the vocabulary words that are nouns. Create the adjective form of that word. Now write a sentence for each form of the word using context clues. I will provide examples. (30 points)
3. Identify any literary devices used (foreshadowing, flashbacks, flash forwards, irony etc). (10 points)
4. Read the story and complete all side bars. (50 points)
5. Summerize the story in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. (50 points)
6. Did you enjoy this story - why or why not? (10 points)
7. Complete all questions at the end of the story. (40 points)
This assignment will be the final grade for this marking period. It is worth a total of 200 points.
Each student must submit his /her own work, however, you may consult with each other as you work.
Exit Pass
Why did you choose the story that you did?
Monday, November 19,
Objective: By the end of class,students will choose a short story from the soft holt text and begin comprehensive project due Wednesday. Today, the minimum due is numbers 1-3 listed below.
DO NOW
Tumult is a noun meaning chaos . Tulmultuous is the adjective form of th word. Write a sentence for each form of the word using proper context clues.
Direct Instruction
Look through the soft holt text and write down the story of your choice and get approved by me.
For the story of your choice, you will complete the following tasks:
1. Read introduction - what genre is this piece of literature (fiction, non-fiction, article, poetry, etc)? (10 points)
2. Choose three of the vocabulary words that are nouns. Create the adjective form of that word. Now write a sentence for each form of the word using context clues. I will provide examples. (30 points)
3. Identify any literary devices used (foreshadowing, flashbacks, flash forwards, irony etc). (10 points)
4. Read the story and complete all side bars. (50 points)
5. Summerize the story in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. (50 points)
6. Did you enjoy this story - why or why not? (10 points)
7. Complete all questions at the end of the story. (40 points)
This assignment will be the final grade for this marking period. It is worth a total of 200 points.
Each student must submit his /her own work, however, you may consult with each other as you work.
Exit Pass
Why did you choose the story that you did?
DO NOW
Tumult is a noun meaning chaos . Tulmultuous is the adjective form of th word. Write a sentence for each form of the word using proper context clues.
Direct Instruction
Look through the soft holt text and write down the story of your choice and get approved by me.
For the story of your choice, you will complete the following tasks:
1. Read introduction - what genre is this piece of literature (fiction, non-fiction, article, poetry, etc)? (10 points)
2. Choose three of the vocabulary words that are nouns. Create the adjective form of that word. Now write a sentence for each form of the word using context clues. I will provide examples. (30 points)
3. Identify any literary devices used (foreshadowing, flashbacks, flash forwards, irony etc). (10 points)
4. Read the story and complete all side bars. (50 points)
5. Summerize the story in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. (50 points)
6. Did you enjoy this story - why or why not? (10 points)
7. Complete all questions at the end of the story. (40 points)
This assignment will be the final grade for this marking period. It is worth a total of 200 points.
Each student must submit his /her own work, however, you may consult with each other as you work.
Exit Pass
Why did you choose the story that you did?
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, JC ESSAY
Objective: By the end of class, students will write
essay according to guidelines and use information and quotes gathered
last Friday to help you.
DO NOW
Take out notes and quotes from Friday. Get a JC book and review directions on blog below and on handout provided.
Direct instruction
Review any directions if necessary, handout neos and monitor progress of essays.
Essay Directions
Choose a topic from the handout provided (two are compare/contrast and two are persuasive). I have provided thesis statements for you for each topic.
Compare / contrast essay:
Four paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about similarities (use 2 supporting quotes)
3. Paragraph about differences (use 2 supporting quotes)
4. conclusion
First determine how they are similar and different (character traits). then, find QUOTES that demonstrate how they are similar and/or different.
___________________________________________________
Persuasive Essay
Five paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about first "reason" as stated in the thesis (1 supportive quote)
3. Paragraph about second reason (use 1 supportive quote)
4. Paragraph about third reason (use 1 supportive quote)
5. Conclusion
EMPHASIZE THE ELEMENTS OF RUBRIC
Grammar, vocabulary, transitions, # of paragraphs and minimum of 4 sentences per paragraph, effectively used quotes, clearly stated thesis and each paragraph clearly supporting thesis are all critical elements in grading!!! 100 points!
DO NOW
Take out notes and quotes from Friday. Get a JC book and review directions on blog below and on handout provided.
Direct instruction
Review any directions if necessary, handout neos and monitor progress of essays.
Essay Directions
Choose a topic from the handout provided (two are compare/contrast and two are persuasive). I have provided thesis statements for you for each topic.
Compare / contrast essay:
Four paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about similarities (use 2 supporting quotes)
3. Paragraph about differences (use 2 supporting quotes)
4. conclusion
First determine how they are similar and different (character traits). then, find QUOTES that demonstrate how they are similar and/or different.
___________________________________________________
Persuasive Essay
Five paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about first "reason" as stated in the thesis (1 supportive quote)
3. Paragraph about second reason (use 1 supportive quote)
4. Paragraph about third reason (use 1 supportive quote)
5. Conclusion
EMPHASIZE THE ELEMENTS OF RUBRIC
Grammar, vocabulary, transitions, # of paragraphs and minimum of 4 sentences per paragraph, effectively used quotes, clearly stated thesis and each paragraph clearly supporting thesis are all critical elements in grading!!! 100 points!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, JC ESSAY
Objective: By the end of class, students will write essay according to guidelines and use information and quotes gathered last Friday to help you.
DO NOW
Take out notes and quotes from Friday. Get a JC book and review directions on blog below and on handout provided.
Direct instruction
Review any directions if necessary, handout neos and monitor progress of essays.
Essay Directions
Choose a topic from the handout provided (two are compare/contrast and two are persuasive). I have provided thesis statements for you for each topic.
Compare / contrast essay:
Four paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about similarities (use 2 supporting quotes)
3. Paragraph about differences (use 2 supporting quotes)
4. conclusion
First determine how they are similar and different (character traits). then, find QUOTES that demonstrate how they are similar and/or different.
___________________________________________________
Persuasive Essay
Five paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about first "reason" as stated in the thesis (1 supportive quote)
3. Paragraph about second reason (use 1 supportive quote)
4. Paragraph about third reason (use 1 supportive quote)
5. Conclusion
EMPHASIZE THE ELEMENTS OF RUBRIC
Grammar, vocabulary, transitions, # of paragraphs and minimum of 4 sentences per paragraph, effectively used quotes, clearly stated thesis and each paragraph clearly supporting thesis are all critical elements in grading!!! 100 points!
DO NOW
Take out notes and quotes from Friday. Get a JC book and review directions on blog below and on handout provided.
Direct instruction
Review any directions if necessary, handout neos and monitor progress of essays.
Essay Directions
Choose a topic from the handout provided (two are compare/contrast and two are persuasive). I have provided thesis statements for you for each topic.
Compare / contrast essay:
Four paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about similarities (use 2 supporting quotes)
3. Paragraph about differences (use 2 supporting quotes)
4. conclusion
First determine how they are similar and different (character traits). then, find QUOTES that demonstrate how they are similar and/or different.
___________________________________________________
Persuasive Essay
Five paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about first "reason" as stated in the thesis (1 supportive quote)
3. Paragraph about second reason (use 1 supportive quote)
4. Paragraph about third reason (use 1 supportive quote)
5. Conclusion
EMPHASIZE THE ELEMENTS OF RUBRIC
Grammar, vocabulary, transitions, # of paragraphs and minimum of 4 sentences per paragraph, effectively used quotes, clearly stated thesis and each paragraph clearly supporting thesis are all critical elements in grading!!! 100 points!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Friday, November 9, Quiz and Essay
Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of the plot of Julius Caesar and choose and begin an essay for final assignment with Julius Caesar.
DO NOW
Complete handout - BRUTUS protagonist graphic organizer. Te Internal Conflict takes place in ACT 2 and the External Conflict takes place in ACT 5.
Direct Instruction
Essay Directions
Choose a topic from the handout provided. I have provided thesis statements for you for each topic. Today, just brainstorm and find quotes that will support your thesis. Use a NEO to type your topic and the quotes you will use in each body paragraph to support it. On Tuesday, you will us this quotes to formalize your essay.
Compare / contrast essay:
Four paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about similarities (use 2 supporting quotes)
3. Paragraph about differences (use 2 supporting quotes)
4. conclusion
Two Topics
Compare Cassius and Brutus -
Compare Antony and Brutus -
First determine how they are similar and different (character traits). then, find QUOTES that demonstrate how they are similar and/or different.
Persuasive Essay
Five paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about first "reason" as stated in the thesis (1 supportive quote)
3. Paragraph about second reason (use 1 supportive quote)
4. Paragraph about third reason (use 1 supportive quote)
5. Conclusion
TWO TOPICS
1. Caesar was accused of being too ambitious, however, there are many examples that demonstrate that he was not.
For this essay, today, just find quotes that suggest he was not ambitious. Places to look include Marc Antony's speech, Caesar's last word to Brutus and when he first agrees to stay home with his wife Calphurnia after her bad dreams.
2.
In all essays:
1. Correct grammar / sentence structure (watch for run on sentences!)
2. Clear transitions
3. At least one QUOTE from text in each body paragraph, that acts as evidence to support your thesis.
4. A clear, identifiable thesis statement in the opening paragraph.
5. Spell checked.
6. Double spaced and titled with name and date.
DO NOW
Complete handout - BRUTUS protagonist graphic organizer. Te Internal Conflict takes place in ACT 2 and the External Conflict takes place in ACT 5.
Direct Instruction
Essay Directions
Choose a topic from the handout provided. I have provided thesis statements for you for each topic. Today, just brainstorm and find quotes that will support your thesis. Use a NEO to type your topic and the quotes you will use in each body paragraph to support it. On Tuesday, you will us this quotes to formalize your essay.
Compare / contrast essay:
Four paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about similarities (use 2 supporting quotes)
3. Paragraph about differences (use 2 supporting quotes)
4. conclusion
Two Topics
Compare Cassius and Brutus -
Compare Antony and Brutus -
First determine how they are similar and different (character traits). then, find QUOTES that demonstrate how they are similar and/or different.
Persuasive Essay
Five paragraphs -
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about first "reason" as stated in the thesis (1 supportive quote)
3. Paragraph about second reason (use 1 supportive quote)
4. Paragraph about third reason (use 1 supportive quote)
5. Conclusion
TWO TOPICS
1. Caesar was accused of being too ambitious, however, there are many examples that demonstrate that he was not.
For this essay, today, just find quotes that suggest he was not ambitious. Places to look include Marc Antony's speech, Caesar's last word to Brutus and when he first agrees to stay home with his wife Calphurnia after her bad dreams.
2.
In all essays:
1. Correct grammar / sentence structure (watch for run on sentences!)
2. Clear transitions
3. At least one QUOTE from text in each body paragraph, that acts as evidence to support your thesis.
4. A clear, identifiable thesis statement in the opening paragraph.
5. Spell checked.
6. Double spaced and titled with name and date.
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