Wed

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze fiction in order  to make text to self connections. In addition, students will analyze non-fiction and identify the different characteristics of fiction vs. non-fiction.

DO NOW
Take out HW for collection. 8 BIOGRAPHY FACTS for Sandra Cisneros.

Complete the matching handout for Fiction/Non-Fiction.

Direct Instruction

Analyze - look at closely and support with evidence from the text (graphic organizer for constructed responses)

We discussed the differences between fiction and nonfiction.
Open your note books to the t-charts you created listing elements of fiction vs elements of non-fiction.
Fiction vs Non Fiction

Guided

How to write a constructed response - Use graphic organizers.

PROMPT
Explain how and why you know that House on Mango Street is a work of fiction and how you know Sandra Cisneros' biography is non-fiction. Provide at least two pieces of evidence from each to support your answer.

First sentence:

Restate:
House on Mango Street is a work of fiction and the biography on it's author, Sandra Cisneros is non-fiction.


Explain: Fiction is _____________ and non-fiction is __________.

Quote & Explain: 
I know House on Mango Street is fiction because it has
_________________________________. For example, 
"____________________________". I know the information 
about Sandra Cisneros is non fiction because it 
has________________________________________. For 
example, "___________________________________."

Conclude: 
Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between non-fiction and fiction without carefully analyzing the elements of each.

------------------------------------------------------------------------- Independent

Now on your own, use graphic organizer, and following the scaffolding I provided below, answer the following prompt:

PROMPT
After reading Red Clowns, make an inference about what happened to Esperenza at the carnival. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Restate: 
After reading Red Clowns, I made an inference about what happened to Esperenza. 

Explain: It did not come right out and say it, but I infer that 
_________________________________.

Quote & Explain: I infer this because in the text it says, 
"____________________" and "_____________________."

Conclude:
________________________________________________


On your own, read pages 23-25 - Louie, His Cousin and his other Cousin. Answer the following prompt in the same format as above.



PROMPT
After reading this vignette (pages 23-25), make an inference about Louie and the big yellow cadillac. What actually happened and how do you know? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

Wednesday, September 11 - HOMS / Fiction vs Non Fiction

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze fiction in order  to make text to self connections. In addition, students will analyze non-fiction and identify the different characteristics of fiction vs. non-fiction.

DO NOW

Complete the graphic organizer for Sandra Cisneros biography.

Direct Instruction

Analyze - look at closely and support with evidence from the text (graphic organizer for constructed responses)

We discussed the differences between fiction and nonfiction.


Fiction vs Non Fiction

Guided

How to write a constructed response - Use graphic organizers.


PROMPT
Explain how and why you know that House on Mango Street is a work of fiction and how you know Sandra Cisneros' biography is non-fiction. Provide at least two pieces of evidence from each to support your answer.

First sentence:

Restate:
House on Mango Street is a work of fiction and the biography on it's author, Sandra Cisneros is non-fiction.


Explain: Fiction is _____________ and non-fiction is __________.

Quote & Explain: 
I know House on Mango Street is fiction because it has
_________________________________. For example, 
"____________________________". I know the information 
about Sandra Cisneros is non fiction because it 
has________________________________________. For 
example, "___________________________________."

Conclude: 
Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between non-fiction and fiction without carefully analyzing the elements of each.

------------------------------------------------------------------------- Independent

Now on your own, use graphic organizer, and following the scaffolding I provided below, answer the following prompt:

PROMPT
After reading Red Clowns, make an inference about what happened to Esperenza at the carnival. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Restate: 
After reading Red Clowns, I made an inference about what happened to Esperenza. 

Explain: It did not come right out and say it, but I infer that 
_________________________________.

Quote & Explain: I infer this because in the text it says, 
"____________________" and "_____________________."

Conclude:
________________________________________________


On your own, read pages 23-25 - Louie, His Cousin and his other Cousin. Answer the following prompt in the same format as above.



PROMPT
After reading this vignette (pages 23-25), make an inference about Louie and the big yellow cadillac. What actually happened and how do you know? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

HW

Connotations / Denotations

Monday, September 9 - HOMS /Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze specific vignettes from a work of fiction in order  to make text to self connections. In addition, students will analyze non-fiction and identify the different characteristics of fiction vs. non-fiction.

DO NOW

Write into note books:

Fiction - a story that is fake, not true. All parts of a plot structure are elements of fiction.

Non-Fiction- literature that is TRUE and FACTUAL. Real people, dates, historical and/or current events are all elements of non-fiction.

Direct Instruction

Fiction vs Non Fiction

Plot Structure

(House on Mango Street is a work of FICTION)

Guided Instruction

Read together - Red Clowns

Discuss and answer questions on handout.

AN INFERENCE IS A CONCLUSION BASED ON EVIDENCE AND REASONING. 

What happens to Esperenza is not directly stated in Red Clowns. Find 3 pieces of direct evidence from the text that give you clues and help you understand what happened.

Independent

Complete HOMS Questions in pairs.

Back to Guided

Sandra Cisneros Biography.

How can we tell this is non-fiction??

Independent

Complete the graphic organizer for Sandra Cisneros biography.

In a short 4-5 sentence paragraph:

Provide two examples of how Sandra Cisneros' personal life may have influenced her creation of the characters and/or events in House on Mango Street. Be specific and provide textual evidence to support your answer.

You can start like this:

Sandra Cisneros' personal life may have directly influenced some of the action and the creation of certain characters in House on Mango Street. For example, 

Seniors - Wednesday & Friday - Sept 4 Introduction and Citing Sources

By the end of class, students will begin researching topics for the senior project, learn to use Knightcite to create proper citations and be introduced to the SAT exam.

THE SENIOR PROJECT

Sourcing your references

Take the time to research a topic on the internet. Read a few articles. Decide if it might be interesting to you. Look for sites ending in edu, .org or .gov. These cites are more likely to have factual information than a .com.

Once you think you have a topic, we can discuss possible thesis statements for that topic and decide if it still a path in which you would like to continue for your project.

How to use knightcite:

Knightcite



Part 2

1. What is the SAT?

2. Why take the SAT?

3. What is the highest score you can get on the English Lit and grammar part?

4. What is considered a "decent" score and one you might hope to achieve?

5. Is the SAT a "timed" test? 

6. How many passages do you have to read and questions do you think you have to answer in 60 minutes?

Thursday, Sept 5 - I AM and Analyze Excerpts from House on Mango Street

Objective: By the end of class, students will practice vocabulary and analyze themes from House on Mango Street in order to improve reading comprehensive skills and make text to self connections. 

DO NOW

Vocabulary Quiz

Direct Instruction

Distribute HOMS books. 

Quick Review of some types of figurative language. Write the definitions into your note books:

SIMILES - comparison using "like" or "as"

METAPHORS - comparison NOT using "like" or "as"

IMAGERY - descriptive words that appeal to the 5 senses (smell, taste, touch, sight, sound)

PERSONIFICATION - giving human qualities to something that is not human (i.e - the flowers danced in the wind)

THEME - the overall message the author is trying to convey

Guided

Read first vignette together. Answer questions provided together as a class. Identify the similes and metaphors and discuss the theme.

Independent

Students may work in pairs to read specific excerpts from HOMS and answer the questions provided for each. 

After making text to self connections, complete the "I AM" poem.

Closure

Review definitions of terms. Share thoughts and connections on themes of identified vignettes from HOMS.

HW

Complete the I AM poem if you did not in class. Option to make a visual representation for extra credit.

Will smith video below

self esteem / self love / self discipline / responsibility vs. fault

Tuesday - Sept 3 - English 2 - introduction, syllabus and GRIT

Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to English 2 requirements and complete memory exercises in order to prepare to succeed this academic year.

DO NOW

WRITE MY BLOG ADDRESS AND EMAIL INTO YOUR NOTEBOOKS:

reinaeng2.blogspot.com

karenreina1@gmail.com

ALSO WRITE YOUR NAME AND CLASS.

Direct Instruction

SYLLABUS

Review together. 

Circle words you don't know on syllabus - We will LOOK UP AND write down definitions in notebook after review.

Review and Analyze Syllabus, classroom rules and procedures. 

Guided / Independent

short term memory quiz

How we all think and see things differently - OPTICAL ILLUSIONS

Use board to identify different visions.

What is GRIT? 

Grit is defined as "courage and resolve; strength of character."

Grit Video

GRIT handout self quiz.

In a well written paragraph of 6-8 sentences, describe a time when you can honestly say you demonstrated GRIT. Be clear in your description of what happened, and how you felt about it afterwards.

You may hand write or use a NEO (neo preferred).

Exit Pass

Understanding / Closure

QUESTIONS?

Will smith video below

self esteem / self love / self discipline / responsibility vs. fault

MS. REINA / karenreina1@gmail.com / Reinaeng2.blogspot.com

ENGLISH 2 Syllabus 2019-2020

COURSE OVERVIEW: English 2 explores a variety of American Literature in various genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose and news reports.  This rigorous and challenging course is designed to improve reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills.  In addition to reading and analyzing different forms of texts, students will evaluate persuasive writing and develop research based essays to enhance research technology skills and synthesize information. The course will also emphasize building vocabulary and standardized test terminology to increase comprehension skills that will enable students to effectively and confidently approach the Keystone Literature Exams.

AUTHORS MAY INCLUDE:  Roald Dahl (fiction), Sandra Cisneros (fiction), Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X (persuasive speeches), Hanson W. Baldwin (historical article), Edgar Allan Poe (ficton), Shakespeare (drama),  Aldous Huxley (fictional allegory) and a variety of poetry that will enhance recognition of poetic elements and devices.

TEXT: Collections  - 10^th Grade / Keystone Finishline Literature

CLASSROOM RULES:

1.     Arrive on time, be prepared, take a seat and begin “DO NOW.”

2.     No eating or drinking except water.

3.     Follow directives when asked without argument– you may question it AFTER class if you need to and I will provide you with an explanation.

4.     Show respect for yourself and others.

5.     BE KIND.

GRADING POLICY:                                                               GRADES:

            Tests / Quizzes / Essays –    40 %                           90-100 = A

            Class work                              30%                            80-89 = B

                                                                                                70-79 = C

            Homework                             20%                            60 -69 = D

            Participation                          10%                            Below 60 = F

MATERIALS:

PLEASE be prepared every day when you come to class. You will need at three-subject notebook (YES, I said 3!) or binder equivalent and a writing utensil. A folder and highlighter are recommended as well.

I have read the English 2 syllabus and agree to abide by the rules.

Signature___________________________________                    Date_________________________