Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze types of characters and characterization in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Name three character traits that describe yourself and provide an example that shows you are that kind of person.
Direct Instruction
characterization - powerpoint - take notes
Guided / Independent
Analyze the characters' actions on the handout and identify a character trait. Explain your answer in space provided.
Check for Understanding -
Individual student checks during independent work.
Closure
Exit Pass
Friday, October 9, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Friday, Introduction to Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze the affects of power and money on leaders and be introduced to characters in JC in order to understand history and make real life connections.
DO NOW
As a leader, is it better to be feared or respected? Or are both necessary? Explain and provide an example (it can be a leader of a class, a president, a neighborhood leader, a teacher, etc)
Direct Instruction
Read 754-755 holt text
Take notes regarding the parallels between ROMAN EMPIRE and ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND and why Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar.
Review Plot structure of Shakespeare plays - page 755.
Guided
The CONSPIRATORS vs. Julius Caesar and supporters
introduction to Julilus Caesar powerpoint
Caesar is stabbed 23 times
Independent
Seven question quiz on background of JC.
Study guides
Closure
Review the characters and the conspirators vs Caesar. Put list on THE WALL.
Exit Pass
Is having no government at all better than a tyrrany? Explain.
Independent
Closure
Exit Pass
DO NOW
As a leader, is it better to be feared or respected? Or are both necessary? Explain and provide an example (it can be a leader of a class, a president, a neighborhood leader, a teacher, etc)
Direct Instruction
Read 754-755 holt text
Take notes regarding the parallels between ROMAN EMPIRE and ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND and why Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar.
Review Plot structure of Shakespeare plays - page 755.
Guided
The CONSPIRATORS vs. Julius Caesar and supporters
introduction to Julilus Caesar powerpoint
Caesar is stabbed 23 times
Independent
Seven question quiz on background of JC.
Study guides
Closure
Review the characters and the conspirators vs Caesar. Put list on THE WALL.
Exit Pass
Is having no government at all better than a tyrrany? Explain.
Independent
Closure
Exit Pass
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Thursday, October 8 - Introduction to the Roman Empire
Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to Roman history and Roman Superstitions in order to introduce Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and make real life connections.
DO NOW
Anticipation guide for Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Direct Instruction
History of the Roman Empire - pages 750-751- in holt text.
Roman Empire history - here
Guided Independent
Study guide
Discuss omens - slideshare
Read Roman Superstitions on page 778 of holt text. Write down ten facts from this article int your notebooks. Date this entry in your notebooks.
Closure
Review Roman empire and superstitions.
Exit Pass
Are you superstitious? What superstitions or omens are you familiar with? Do you believe in any of them? Why or why not?
DO NOW
Anticipation guide for Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Direct Instruction
History of the Roman Empire - pages 750-751- in holt text.
Roman Empire history - here
Guided Independent
Study guide
Discuss omens - slideshare
Read Roman Superstitions on page 778 of holt text. Write down ten facts from this article int your notebooks. Date this entry in your notebooks.
Closure
Review Roman empire and superstitions.
Exit Pass
Are you superstitious? What superstitions or omens are you familiar with? Do you believe in any of them? Why or why not?
Thursday, October 7, Lamb to the Slaughter CRQ's
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on irony in short fiction and ability to properly format a CRQ i order to improve reading comprehension and written communication.
DO NOW
What are the four steps to writing an effective constructed response?
Diret Instruction
Choose two of the three prompts below to write cohesive constructed responses. You may use the graphic organizers provided or hand write on line paper. However, it must be in CRQ format:
Guided / Independent
CHOOSE 1 of the 3 / 20 test points for LTTS:
1. Analyze how Roald Dahl used DRAMATIC irony in Lamb to the Slaughter in order to create suspense.
2. Analyze the differences in Mary Maloney's character before the murder and after the murder and explain how this change in character creates situational irony.
3. Analyze how Roald Dahl creates situational irony by naming the title of the story, "Lamb to the Slaughter."
Check for understanding
Individual and group student checks during independent work.
Exit Pass
DO NOW
What are the four steps to writing an effective constructed response?
Diret Instruction
Choose two of the three prompts below to write cohesive constructed responses. You may use the graphic organizers provided or hand write on line paper. However, it must be in CRQ format:
Guided / Independent
CHOOSE 1 of the 3 / 20 test points for LTTS:
1. Analyze how Roald Dahl used DRAMATIC irony in Lamb to the Slaughter in order to create suspense.
2. Analyze the differences in Mary Maloney's character before the murder and after the murder and explain how this change in character creates situational irony.
3. Analyze how Roald Dahl creates situational irony by naming the title of the story, "Lamb to the Slaughter."
Check for understanding
Individual and group student checks during independent work.
Exit Pass
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Wednesday, October 7 - Review of Keystone terms and skills to date
Objective: By the end of class, students will review Keystone skills to date and practice identifying and analyzing in order to improve reading comprehension.
DO NOW
Explain the steps of writing a constructed response.
Direct Instruction
Review the following terms:
IRONY
CHARACTERIZATION
MAIN IDEA
PLOT STRUCTURE
Demonstrate QUIZLET and review rules of using chrome books.
Guided
Come up and get a chrome book. You will be assigned a number - this will be your chrome book for the whole semester when we use them. You are responsible for getting and returning your chrome book at the beginning and end of classes in which we use them . Do not ask another student to get or return your chrome book for you.
Today, sign on and if you do not have a gmail account, create one. You may also sign on using your student ID and password.
Then, go to the following quizlet sites. Write down any definitions that are new to you in your notebooks. then click on the SCATTER game. This games times how long it takes for you to match terms with definitions. When done with each category, show me your score / time. You may play each game several times to try to lower your score / improve your time. 10 extra points on test of your choice for fastest times.
Quizlet - character
Quizlet - Irony
Quizlet - Main Idea
quizlet - plot structure
Exit Pass
Ensure that your chrome book is put away properly in the correct slot and plugged in.
DO NOW
Explain the steps of writing a constructed response.
Direct Instruction
Review the following terms:
IRONY
CHARACTERIZATION
MAIN IDEA
PLOT STRUCTURE
Demonstrate QUIZLET and review rules of using chrome books.
Guided
Come up and get a chrome book. You will be assigned a number - this will be your chrome book for the whole semester when we use them. You are responsible for getting and returning your chrome book at the beginning and end of classes in which we use them . Do not ask another student to get or return your chrome book for you.
Today, sign on and if you do not have a gmail account, create one. You may also sign on using your student ID and password.
Then, go to the following quizlet sites. Write down any definitions that are new to you in your notebooks. then click on the SCATTER game. This games times how long it takes for you to match terms with definitions. When done with each category, show me your score / time. You may play each game several times to try to lower your score / improve your time. 10 extra points on test of your choice for fastest times.
Quizlet - character
Quizlet - Irony
Quizlet - Main Idea
quizlet - plot structure
Exit Pass
Ensure that your chrome book is put away properly in the correct slot and plugged in.
Tuesday, LTTS Asessment
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on their knowledge of LTTS and irony in short fiction in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
You may begin the multiple choice test. Keep in mind - YOU MUST PUT A PAGE # next to each multiple choice question to show where you found the answer to that question.
4 points each - 3 points for correct answer / 1 point for correct page #.
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Independent - begin in class / Homework if not completed
Yesterday, you were asked to find evidence about Mary's motive for killing Patrick. Now EVALUATE the situation. Choose one and write as if you were either the defense or prosecuting attorney at Mary's trial. Tell me what YOU think and WHY you think that. Use a quote that you used on yesterday's graphic organizer to support your position.
DO NOW
You may begin the multiple choice test. Keep in mind - YOU MUST PUT A PAGE # next to each multiple choice question to show where you found the answer to that question.
4 points each - 3 points for correct answer / 1 point for correct page #.
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Independent - begin in class / Homework if not completed
Yesterday, you were asked to find evidence about Mary's motive for killing Patrick. Now EVALUATE the situation. Choose one and write as if you were either the defense or prosecuting attorney at Mary's trial. Tell me what YOU think and WHY you think that. Use a quote that you used on yesterday's graphic organizer to support your position.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Tuesday, October 6 - Everyday Use Assessment
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on their knowledge of Everyday Use by Alice Walker, practice constructed responses and evaluate character traits in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Take out your questions and answers from yesterday's classwork to discuss prior to assessment and for classwork credit.
Direct / Guided Instruction
Address any questions regarding character, POV and/or the plot of Everyday Use.
Independent
Multiple Choice - 15 questions - 5 points each (4 for correct answer and 1 for page number)
Pick two of the three Constructed Responses
1. Analyze how Mama's character from the beginning of the story to the end changes. (Be sure to provide character traits and examples of things she does and/or says to prove that she has changed.)
2. Analyze the different ways that each Maggie and Dee want to preserve the quilts. Why is Dee more fearful of using them for "everyday use?" Why is Maggie OK with using them?
3. Analyze the extreme differences in character and personality between Maggie and Dee and in your conclusion, explain what each of them might represent (consider what heritage means to each of them).
When Done with test
Come up and get a chrome book. You will be assigned a number - this will be your chrome book for the whole semester when we use them. You are responsible for getting and returning your chrome book at the beginning and end of classes in which we use them . Do not ask another student to get or return your chrome book for you.
Today, sign on and if you do not have a gmail account, create one. You may also sign on using your student ID and password.
Then, go to the following quizlet Keystone terms practice matching games - show me your scores when complete. Prize for fastest finishers in each category.:
quizlet - character
quizlet irony
quizlet - main idea
Exit Pass
Ensure that your chrome book is put away properly in the correct slot and plugged in.
DO NOW
Take out your questions and answers from yesterday's classwork to discuss prior to assessment and for classwork credit.
Direct / Guided Instruction
Address any questions regarding character, POV and/or the plot of Everyday Use.
Independent
Multiple Choice - 15 questions - 5 points each (4 for correct answer and 1 for page number)
Pick two of the three Constructed Responses
1. Analyze how Mama's character from the beginning of the story to the end changes. (Be sure to provide character traits and examples of things she does and/or says to prove that she has changed.)
2. Analyze the different ways that each Maggie and Dee want to preserve the quilts. Why is Dee more fearful of using them for "everyday use?" Why is Maggie OK with using them?
3. Analyze the extreme differences in character and personality between Maggie and Dee and in your conclusion, explain what each of them might represent (consider what heritage means to each of them).
When Done with test
Come up and get a chrome book. You will be assigned a number - this will be your chrome book for the whole semester when we use them. You are responsible for getting and returning your chrome book at the beginning and end of classes in which we use them . Do not ask another student to get or return your chrome book for you.
Today, sign on and if you do not have a gmail account, create one. You may also sign on using your student ID and password.
Then, go to the following quizlet Keystone terms practice matching games - show me your scores when complete. Prize for fastest finishers in each category.:
quizlet - character
quizlet irony
quizlet - main idea
Exit Pass
Ensure that your chrome book is put away properly in the correct slot and plugged in.
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