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.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
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
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"
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."
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....
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
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
Propaganda worksheet
Independent
Choose two political ad commercials from this link- politcal ads over time . Complete the handout for two political ad commercials.
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
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.
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.
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