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
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thursday, November 8, ACT 4 / 5
Objective: By the end of class, students will develop a plot structure for Julius Caesar to date and read/view ACT 4 and 5.
DO NOW
Who is partnering with Marc Antony to defeat the conspirators? Why do the Roman citizens side with Antony?
Direct Instruction
Read Act 4.
Guided
Together create a plot structure through Act 4.
View ACT 4 and 5
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Exit Pass
Do you think Brutus feels guilty? Does guilt affect ability to fight back effectively? Why or why not?
DO NOW
Who is partnering with Marc Antony to defeat the conspirators? Why do the Roman citizens side with Antony?
Direct Instruction
Read Act 4.
Guided
Together create a plot structure through Act 4.
View ACT 4 and 5
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Study
questions about Act 5, Scene 5 (Brutus’s death):
1. Why
did Brutus want his servant to help him with the sword?
2. Why
didn’t Brutus just give up and live?
3. Do
you think that Brutus regretted joining the conspirators before he died?
4. Why
did Caesar’s ghost visit him earlier in the play?
5. Why
did Antony say that Brutus was “the noblest Roman of them all”?
Exit Pass
Do you think Brutus feels guilty? Does guilt affect ability to fight back effectively? Why or why not?
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, Julius Caesar ACT 3
Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of persuasive elements in Marc Antony's speech vs. Brutus' speech.
Do Now
Constructed Response - use the handout to write a constructed response explaining why Marc Antony was more influential than Brutus when addressing the citizens of Rome. You may use the book and the Marc Antony "Lend Me Your Ears" handout that we used to analyze his speech last Friday.
Direct Instruction
Act 3 scene 2 page 145 through page 153. Read/ Act analyze.
View through Act 3 scene 2
Independent
Answer all act 2 questions and Act 3
OR
Create a plot structure with the basic situation (time, place and what is happening), 10 events that lead up to climax, the climax, and the beginning of the falling action.
Exit Pass
Why do the roman citizens side with MArc Antony?
Do Now
Constructed Response - use the handout to write a constructed response explaining why Marc Antony was more influential than Brutus when addressing the citizens of Rome. You may use the book and the Marc Antony "Lend Me Your Ears" handout that we used to analyze his speech last Friday.
Direct Instruction
Act 3 scene 2 page 145 through page 153. Read/ Act analyze.
View through Act 3 scene 2
Independent
Answer all act 2 questions and Act 3
OR
Create a plot structure with the basic situation (time, place and what is happening), 10 events that lead up to climax, the climax, and the beginning of the falling action.
Exit Pass
Why do the roman citizens side with MArc Antony?
Sunday, November 4, 2012
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, PERUSUASIVE SPEECHES
OBJECTIVE: By the end of class, students will analyze a popular persuasive speech by identifying logical and emotional appeals, create a visual persuasive presentation or write an original speech suppoted by logical and emotional appeals.
DO NOW
What are logical appeals based on and how do you recognize if it is logical? Emotional?
Direct Instruction
Review instructions.. Below are the same links I provided on Friday. Complete today and prepare to present Wed, Thurs, Fri.
Guided / Independent
1. Find a topic you feel strongly about and write a speech convincing the class to agree with you. You must use at least three logical and two emotional appeals. For topics you can choose from, click here...or you may choose your own. I will provide guidelines on a separate piece of paper.
2. Choose a famous speech. It could be Martin, Luther King Jr, President Clinton, President Obama, etc. I have identified a website for you that have sample famous speeches. Click here to see or you may find your own. Some famous speeches by women you can find here.http://www.famous-speeches-and-speech-topics.info/famous-speeches-by-women/index.htm Identify the logical and emotional appeals in the speech and prepare to perform the speech (or key parts of it) to the class.
Exit Pass
Complete and share with me on google docs or email karenreina1@gmail.com
DO NOW
What are logical appeals based on and how do you recognize if it is logical? Emotional?
Direct Instruction
Review instructions.. Below are the same links I provided on Friday. Complete today and prepare to present Wed, Thurs, Fri.
Guided / Independent
1. Find a topic you feel strongly about and write a speech convincing the class to agree with you. You must use at least three logical and two emotional appeals. For topics you can choose from, click here...or you may choose your own. I will provide guidelines on a separate piece of paper.
2. Choose a famous speech. It could be Martin, Luther King Jr, President Clinton, President Obama, etc. I have identified a website for you that have sample famous speeches. Click here to see or you may find your own. Some famous speeches by women you can find here.http://www.famous-speeches-and-speech-topics.info/famous-speeches-by-women/index.htm Identify the logical and emotional appeals in the speech and prepare to perform the speech (or key parts of it) to the class.
Exit Pass
Complete and share with me on google docs or email karenreina1@gmail.com
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Friday, November 2, Persuasion
Objective: By the end of class, students will identify logical and emotional appeals of Marc Antony's speech and choose to write an original persuasive speech or choose one to recite.
DO NOW
What is a logical appeal? It is a reason that is based on fact used in a persuasive argument.
What is an emotional appeal? It appeals to the emotions of others to convince them to agree with you.
Direct Instruction
Analyze Marc Antony's speech. Identify logical and emotional appeals that convince the people of Rome to support him and Caesar's memory and rebel against the conspirators.
Guided / Independent
YOU HAVE A CHOICE
1. Find a topic you feel strongly about and write a speech convincing the class to agree with you. You must use at least three logical and two emotional appeals. For topics you can choose from, click here...or you may choose your own. I will provide guidelines on a separate piece of paper.
2. Choose a famous speech. It could be Martin, Luther King Jr, President Clinton, President Obama, etc. I have identified a website for you that have sample famous speeches. Click here to see or you may find your own. Some famous speeches by women you can find here.http://www.famous-speeches-and-speech-topics.info/famous-speeches-by-women/index.htm Identify the logical and emotional appeals in the speech and prepare to perform the speech (or key parts of it) to the class.
Exit Pass
Provide me with the topic or speech that you are working on and be sure to save your work and shar with me on google docs before the end of class (even if it is not complete).
DO NOW
What is a logical appeal? It is a reason that is based on fact used in a persuasive argument.
What is an emotional appeal? It appeals to the emotions of others to convince them to agree with you.
Direct Instruction
Analyze Marc Antony's speech. Identify logical and emotional appeals that convince the people of Rome to support him and Caesar's memory and rebel against the conspirators.
Guided / Independent
YOU HAVE A CHOICE
1. Find a topic you feel strongly about and write a speech convincing the class to agree with you. You must use at least three logical and two emotional appeals. For topics you can choose from, click here...or you may choose your own. I will provide guidelines on a separate piece of paper.
2. Choose a famous speech. It could be Martin, Luther King Jr, President Clinton, President Obama, etc. I have identified a website for you that have sample famous speeches. Click here to see or you may find your own. Some famous speeches by women you can find here.http://www.famous-speeches-and-speech-topics.info/famous-speeches-by-women/index.htm Identify the logical and emotional appeals in the speech and prepare to perform the speech (or key parts of it) to the class.
Exit Pass
Provide me with the topic or speech that you are working on and be sure to save your work and shar with me on google docs before the end of class (even if it is not complete).
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