Thursday, December 11, 2014
Friday, December 12 - Poetry Quiz and Sonnet 18
Objective: By the end of class, students will identify poetic devices (allusions, imagery, rhyme, etc) and characteristics of a sonnet in order to determine theme and prepare for the Keystone exam.
DO NOW
Why is the couplet at the end of "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?" IRONIC? (bonus points on your quiz) if you get it right
Direct Instruction
Poetry Quiz - 50 points
1. Read the headline and the title.
2. Underline the use of personification in the poem (giving human qualities to a non-human thing) (2nd stanza). What is being personified?
3. Underline a simile in the third stanza.
4. Underline a metaphor in the fourth stanza.
5. Underline another use of imagery in the third stanza (loaded word).
6. Answer the multiple choice questions on the back.
Independent / Guided
When done with your quiz, use the handout for "Shall I Compare thee to a Summer's Day" to complete the comprehensive questions on the back of that sheet. Remember, the poem is paraphrased for you so that should help you answer some of the questions.
Closure
Review any questions regarding poetry.
Exit Pass
slideshare themes
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Thursday, December 11 - Allusion / Imagery / Sonnet
Objective: By the end of class, students will identify poetic devices (allusions, imagery, rhyme, etc) and characteristics of a sonnet in order to determine theme and prepare for the Keystone exam.
DO NOW
To be collected - 40 points
Turn to page 309 in soft holt reader and follow directions to complete the paragraph at bottom (choose a few lines from the poem "Same Song...."). Write it like you would a constructed response restating, using direct examples from the poem, explaining and concluding.
Direct Instruction
The SHAKESPEAREAN SONNET CONSISTS OF :
14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme that always ends with the last two lines rhyming. It is broken down as follows:
Three Quatrains (four-line rhyming stanzas) and a couplet (a pair of rhyming lines). The rhyme scheme is ALWAYS:
ABAB / CDCD / EFEF / GG
Guided
Page 310 - soft holt reader - Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?
View Sonnet 18 and analysis
Independent
Work in pairs or independently:
Complete page 311and 313 in soft holt reader on separate piece of paper. Be sure to put the main ideas in your OWN words.
Check for understanding
Closure
Review alliteration, imagery, sonnets, similes, metaphors, alliteration and THEME for test tomorrow.
Exit Pass
When looking for theme in a poem, short fiction or non-fiction (different genres), what is one good way to identify it?
DO NOW
To be collected - 40 points
Turn to page 309 in soft holt reader and follow directions to complete the paragraph at bottom (choose a few lines from the poem "Same Song...."). Write it like you would a constructed response restating, using direct examples from the poem, explaining and concluding.
Direct Instruction
The SHAKESPEAREAN SONNET CONSISTS OF :
14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme that always ends with the last two lines rhyming. It is broken down as follows:
Three Quatrains (four-line rhyming stanzas) and a couplet (a pair of rhyming lines). The rhyme scheme is ALWAYS:
ABAB / CDCD / EFEF / GG
Guided
Page 310 - soft holt reader - Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?
View Sonnet 18 and analysis
Independent
Work in pairs or independently:
Complete page 311and 313 in soft holt reader on separate piece of paper. Be sure to put the main ideas in your OWN words.
Check for understanding
Closure
Review alliteration, imagery, sonnets, similes, metaphors, alliteration and THEME for test tomorrow.
Exit Pass
When looking for theme in a poem, short fiction or non-fiction (different genres), what is one good way to identify it?
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Wednesday, December 10- Allusions and Imagery
Objective: by the end of class, students will identify poetic devices and analyze author's purpose in order to distinguish between elements of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and prepare for the Keystone exam.
DO NOW
Allusion handout
Direct Instruction
Soft Holt Reader - pages 306 - read directions together.
This section perfectly combines imagery and allusion - what we have been working on for two days.
Guided / Independent
Complete 307-309 - including the sidebars on a seperate piece of paper. Ensure that you have a solid understanding of Allusion and Imagery as it will help prepare you for your poetry test on Friday.
Closure
Ensure all poetic device definitions in notebooks. Look at WALL.
Exit Pass
What are some characteristics of poetry that differentiate poetry from fiction or non-fiction?
DO NOW
Allusion handout
Direct Instruction
Soft Holt Reader - pages 306 - read directions together.
This section perfectly combines imagery and allusion - what we have been working on for two days.
Guided / Independent
Complete 307-309 - including the sidebars on a seperate piece of paper. Ensure that you have a solid understanding of Allusion and Imagery as it will help prepare you for your poetry test on Friday.
Closure
Ensure all poetic device definitions in notebooks. Look at WALL.
Exit Pass
What are some characteristics of poetry that differentiate poetry from fiction or non-fiction?
Monday, December 8, 2014
Tuesday, December 9 - POETRY
Objective: by the end of class, students will identify poetic devices and analyze author's purpose in order to distinguish between elements of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and prepare for the Keystone exam.
DO NOW
IMAGERY appeals to the senses. Describe ONE favorite thing (a car, ice cream, chicken, the ocean, etc) using ALL FIVE SENSES (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
Example:
The OCEAN
The ocean looks different all the time, expressing itself angrily sometimes with crashing waves, but other times looking peaceful wit ha soft rippling tide.
It smells clean and fresh as the wind blows over the sea to the shore.
The sound of the waves crashing and then subsiding is meditative and calming.
The ocean tastes salty and feels refreshing on a hot summer day.
Direct Instruction
locabulary - figuartive language
Guided
A Dream Deferred - Langston Hughes -
1. Read several times
2. Annotate for poetic devices
3. Summarize in your own words
Remember to break down poems LINE by LINE...try to summarize each line by explaining what it may mean in your own words.
4. Does this poem have a negative or positive tone?
5. What is the theme of this poem (the message Hughes is trying to deliver)
6. Answer questions on handout.
Independent
Constructed Response:
Analyze how Langston Hughes uses specific poetic devices to create imagery in "A Dream Deferred." Evaluate it's effectiveness on the reader (how does it make the reader feel) and how it demonstrates what happens to a "dream deferred."
Check for understanding
Check students individual constructed responses
Closure
Use soft holt reader - page 304 to review and contniue to work on imagery and allusions.
Exit Pass
What are some characteristics of poetry that you do not have in a news article or even a short fictional story?
DO NOW
IMAGERY appeals to the senses. Describe ONE favorite thing (a car, ice cream, chicken, the ocean, etc) using ALL FIVE SENSES (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
Example:
The OCEAN
The ocean looks different all the time, expressing itself angrily sometimes with crashing waves, but other times looking peaceful wit ha soft rippling tide.
It smells clean and fresh as the wind blows over the sea to the shore.
The sound of the waves crashing and then subsiding is meditative and calming.
The ocean tastes salty and feels refreshing on a hot summer day.
Direct Instruction
locabulary - figuartive language
Guided
A Dream Deferred - Langston Hughes -
1. Read several times
2. Annotate for poetic devices
3. Summarize in your own words
Remember to break down poems LINE by LINE...try to summarize each line by explaining what it may mean in your own words.
4. Does this poem have a negative or positive tone?
5. What is the theme of this poem (the message Hughes is trying to deliver)
6. Answer questions on handout.
Constructed Response:
Analyze how Langston Hughes uses specific poetic devices to create imagery in "A Dream Deferred." Evaluate it's effectiveness on the reader (how does it make the reader feel) and how it demonstrates what happens to a "dream deferred."
Check for understanding
Check students individual constructed responses
Closure
Use soft holt reader - page 304 to review and contniue to work on imagery and allusions.
Exit Pass
What are some characteristics of poetry that you do not have in a news article or even a short fictional story?
Monday, December 8 - intro to Poetry
Objective: by the end of class, students will identify poetic devices and analyze author's purpose in order to distinguish between elements of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and prepare for the Keystone exam.
DO NOW
Definition of Allusion -
Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to recognize it and grasp its importance in a text.
Direct Instruction
allusions
nothing gold can stay
(read example in soft holt text for easier reference) - pae 306
flocabulary - figuartive language
Guided -
Read Racism poem - identify figurative language and allusion.
Independent
1. Summarize the meaning og this poem. What is the theme or message of the poet?
2. Analyze why the poet uses a biblical allusion in the poem . What purpose does it serve?
OR
3. Analyze why the poet uses an allusion to MArtin Luther King to support the theme that racism is everywhere.
Check for Understanding
review student allusions / discuss.
Closure
review figurative language and imagery for moro
Exit Pass (simple practice / review)
Change the following metaphor into a simile:
The sky was a sparking light show with all of the stars twinkling above.
Change the following simile into a metaphor:
His eyes were like black marbles, cold, round and emotionless.
HW - complete constructed responses if you did not do so in class
DO NOW
Definition of Allusion -
Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to recognize it and grasp its importance in a text.
Direct Instruction
allusions
nothing gold can stay
(read example in soft holt text for easier reference) - pae 306
flocabulary - figuartive language
Guided -
Read Racism poem - identify figurative language and allusion.
1. Summarize the meaning og this poem. What is the theme or message of the poet?
2. Analyze why the poet uses a biblical allusion in the poem . What purpose does it serve?
OR
3. Analyze why the poet uses an allusion to MArtin Luther King to support the theme that racism is everywhere.
Check for Understanding
review student allusions / discuss.
Closure
review figurative language and imagery for moro
Exit Pass (simple practice / review)
Change the following metaphor into a simile:
The sky was a sparking light show with all of the stars twinkling above.
Change the following simile into a metaphor:
His eyes were like black marbles, cold, round and emotionless.
HW - complete constructed responses if you did not do so in class
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Wednesday, December 3 - Complete Michael Brown persuasive letter
Objective: By the end of class, students will examine emotional, logical and ethical appeals in the Michael Brown case in order to write a persuasive letter using all three appeals. Students will improve literal and interpretive comprehension skills, evaluate effects of their own research and persuasive abilities and make real world connections.
DO NOW
Get your assigned chrome book and continue working. Remember you only have 45 minutes - it is a 1/2 day. If you do not complete in class, you must complete for homework. Remember, I will be looking for logical, emotional and ethical appeals in your letter obtained from the research you have been doing over the past two days. I copied yesterday's blog below if you still need specific direction.
Direct Instruction
HOW TO RESEARCH INFORMATION ONLINE
1. Consider what information you are looking for (in today's case. you are looking for logical, emotional and ethical appeals).
2. Realize that several searches with different information may be necessary to acquire what you need.
3. Think of key words including names, action words, and events that will narrow your search.
3. .ORG and .GOV sites are always reputable but .COM's are not always good sources of information.
4. WIKIPEDIA is NOT a reputable source!
Example:
When seeking information for Michael Brown case, you may want to use some of the following:
"Michael Brown Autopsy Report" (logical)
"Michael Brown encounter with Darren Wilson"(emotional/ ethical)
"Physical Evidence in Michael Brown Case" (logical)
"Darren Wilson attack on Michael Brown" (emotional)
"Eye witness reports of Michael Brown case" (ethical)
" Darren Wilson - Grand Jury decision" (logical)
Realize that each search will result in different sites. This is a good thing! You can take information from different sources and SYNTHESIZE information from them in your letter.
Then, cite your sources by using EASYBIB.COM. Just cut and paste the website address and www.easybib.com will do all of the work for you.
Guided / Independent
Use the graphic organizers to identify at least one logical, emotional and ethical appeal to support your position. Then use those appeals in your letter as directed below (same instructions as yesterday). Remember, your LOGICAL appeal consists of FACTS and will be the most persuasive part of your letter.
Write a persuasive letter using LOGICAL and EMOTIONAL appeals either in support of Michael Brown or of Darren Wilson. The purpose of your letter is to PERSUADE:
1. the courts to send Darren Wilson to trial for the murder of Michael Brown so he can be tried by a jury of his peers....
2. or to justify that he was acquitted by the grand jury for lack of sufficient evidence to go to trial.
1. Be clear. State your purpose in your opening paragraph.
2. Ensure that you include FACTS - don't just focus on how you personally feel about it. Use sources to find facts (logical appeals).
3. Use emotional appeals - how do you and/or much of the public feels and why.
4. Conclude with a summarizing statement that restates your purpose (thesis).
I WILL SEND THESE LETTERS.
Closure
Review aspects of persuasive argument.
Exit Pass
After researching, has your opinion changed at all? Why or why not?
Monday, December 1, 2014
Tuesday, December 2 - Persuasion - the Michael Brown Case
Objective: By the end of class, students will examine emotional, logical and ethical appeals in the Michael Brown case in order to write a persuasive letter using all three appeals. Students will improve literal and interpretive comprehension skills, evaluate effects of their own research and persuasive abilities and make real world connections.
DO NOW
Persuasive terms quiz
Direct Instruction
HOW TO RESEARCH INFORMATION ONLINE
1. Consider what information you are looking for (in today's case. you are looking for logical, emotional and ethical appeals).
2. Realize that several searches with different information may be necessary to acquire what you need.
3. Think of key words including names, action words, and events that will narrow your search.
3. .ORG and .GOV sites are always reputable but .COM's are not always good sources of information.
4. WIKIPEDIA is NOT a reputable source!
Example:
When seeking information for Michael Brown case, you may want to use some of the following:
"Michael Brown Autopsy Report" (logical)
"Michael Brown encounter with Darren Wilson"(emotional/ ethical)
"Physical Evidence in Michael Brown Case" (logical)
"Darren Wilson attack on Michael Brown" (emotional)
"Eye witness reports of Michael Brown case" (ethical)
" Darren Wilson - Grand Jury decision" (logical)
Realize that each search will result in different sites. This is a good thing! You can take information from different sources and SYNTHESIZE information from them in your letter.
Then, cite your sources by using EASYBIB.COM. Just cut and paste the website address and www.easybib.com will do all of the work for you.
Guided / Independent
Use the graphic organizers to identify at least one logical, emotional and ethical appeal to support your position. Then use those appeals in your letter as directed below (same instructions as yesterday). Remember, your LOGICAL appeal consists of FACTS and will be the most persuasive part of your letter.
Write a persuasive letter using LOGICAL and EMOTIONAL appeals either in support of Michael Brown or of Darren Wilson. The purpose of your letter is to PERSUADE:
1. the courts to send Darren Wilson to trial for the murder of Michael Brown so he can be tried by a jury of his peers....
2. or to justify that he was acquitted by the grand jury for lack of sufficient evidence to go to trial.
1. Be clear. State your purpose in your opening paragraph.
2. Ensure that you include FACTS - don't just focus on how you personally feel about it. Use sources to find facts (logical appeals).
3. Use emotional appeals - how do you and/or much of the public feels and why.
4. Conclude with a summarizing statement that restates your purpose (thesis).
I WILL SEND THESE LETTERS.
Closure
Review aspects of persuasive argument.
Exit Pass
After researching, has your opinion changed at all? Why or why not?
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