cultural traditions in todays world
Guided / Independent
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
November 30 - Gift of The Magi
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze short fiction in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Write in notebooks:
Cultural values are the core principles and ideals upon which an entire community exists. This is made up of several parts: customs, which are traditions and rituals; values, which are beliefs; and culture, which is all of a group's guiding values.
Direct Instruction
What are some American Cultural Values?
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GUIDED
Finish reading Gift of the Magi - pages 120 - 121 - Keystone Finish Line book.
Guided / Independent
Answer the following short answer questions. Questions 1-10 = 7 points each. Question #11 and each multiple choice question = 3 points each for a total of 100 points.
1. Explain the allusion on page 119.
2. What is the main narrative perspective of this story? Why is this important?
3. Name 2 things you learn about Jim through dialogue.
4. There is both situational and dramatic irony in this story. Explain.
5. Find the paragraph on page 120 that uses the most imagery and list 5 descriptive words used.
6. Why are the gifts that Della and Jim got for each other so special?
7. What does the author mean when he says " Eight dollars a week or a million a year - what is the difference? A mathematician or a wit would give you the wrong answer."
8. In the last paragraph, the author changes to 1st person POV. He does this to deliver the MORAL or THEME of the story. What is the moral of the story?
9. Explain " ...let it be said that all who give gifts, these two were the wisest." Why were they the wisest?
10. How and why is it more valuable to give a gift that you think of yourself as opposed to choosing something off a gift request list that someone provided?
11. Do you enjoy giving as much as receiving? Explain how you feel when you give. Explain how you feel when you receive.
12. Complete multiple choice questions 1-9 on pages 122-123.
DO NOW
Write in notebooks:
Cultural values are the core principles and ideals upon which an entire community exists. This is made up of several parts: customs, which are traditions and rituals; values, which are beliefs; and culture, which is all of a group's guiding values.
Direct Instruction
What are some American Cultural Values?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
GUIDED
Finish reading Gift of the Magi - pages 120 - 121 - Keystone Finish Line book.
Guided / Independent
Answer the following short answer questions. Questions 1-10 = 7 points each. Question #11 and each multiple choice question = 3 points each for a total of 100 points.
1. Explain the allusion on page 119.
2. What is the main narrative perspective of this story? Why is this important?
3. Name 2 things you learn about Jim through dialogue.
4. There is both situational and dramatic irony in this story. Explain.
5. Find the paragraph on page 120 that uses the most imagery and list 5 descriptive words used.
6. Why are the gifts that Della and Jim got for each other so special?
7. What does the author mean when he says " Eight dollars a week or a million a year - what is the difference? A mathematician or a wit would give you the wrong answer."
8. In the last paragraph, the author changes to 1st person POV. He does this to deliver the MORAL or THEME of the story. What is the moral of the story?
9. Explain " ...let it be said that all who give gifts, these two were the wisest." Why were they the wisest?
10. How and why is it more valuable to give a gift that you think of yourself as opposed to choosing something off a gift request list that someone provided?
11. Do you enjoy giving as much as receiving? Explain how you feel when you give. Explain how you feel when you receive.
12. Complete multiple choice questions 1-9 on pages 122-123.
Monday, November 27, 2017
November 28 - Gift of The Magi - Figurative Language in Fiction
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze figurative language in short fiction in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Write into Notebooks:
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE -is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
Certain literary devices—such as similes, metaphors, and personification—can help create word pictures for the reader.
Direct Instruction
who were the MAGI?
Answer the 8 questions while watching the video.
Guided
Begin readING TOGETHER Gift of the Magi - keystone book - page - 118-119. Describe the exposition (setting and initial conflict that sets up the story)
Identify the following:
1. Example of alliteration
2. Example of a simile
3. Example of a metaphor
4. Example of paralellism
5. Example of a hyperbole
6. Example of allusion (page 119) and explain it
7. What is the narrative perspective of this story? How will this impact the story?
8. Describe the main conflict of the story.
9. Why is gift giving such an important value in America?
Check for Understanding
Individual Student checks during independent work
Closure
Review
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Monday, November 27 - Figurative Language in Fiction
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 - if you do not remember, definitions are on pages 107-109 in Keystone Finish Line Book.
Direct Instruction
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Certain literary devices—such as similes, metaphors, and personification—can help create word pictures for the reader. When writers use figurative language, they are more likely to engage their readers and make their argument more convincing or their story more interesting.
Imagery - descriptive words using five senses -
sight / smell/ taste/ sound / touch (feel)
slideshare -
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:
1. Example of alliteration
2. Example of a simile
3. Example of a metaphor
4. Example of a hyperbole
5. Example of allusion (page 119) and explain it
6. Describe the exposition.
7. What is the narrative perspective of this story? How will this impact the story?
8. What is the conflict?
Check for Understanding
Individual Student checks during independent work
Closure
Review
DO NOW
Figurative language definitions / matching handout - if you do not remember, definitions are on pages 107-109 in Keystone Finish Line Book.
Direct Instruction
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Certain literary devices—such as similes, metaphors, and personification—can help create word pictures for the reader. When writers use figurative language, they are more likely to engage their readers and make their argument more convincing or their story more interesting.
Imagery - descriptive words using five senses -
sight / smell/ taste/ sound / touch (feel)
slideshare -
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:
1. Example of alliteration
2. Example of a simile
3. Example of a metaphor
4. Example of a hyperbole
5. Example of allusion (page 119) and explain it
6. Describe the exposition.
7. What is the narrative perspective of this story? How will this impact the story?
8. What is the conflict?
Check for Understanding
Individual Student checks during independent work
Closure
Review
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Friday, November 17 - Call of the Wild CRQ
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze short fiction in order to improve reading and writing comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Explain the betrayal in the following cartoon:
Direct / Guided / Independent
CRQ Choice
Explain how the author uses elements of a plot structure to convey the theme of betrayal in Call of the Wild. Use textual evidence to support your answer.
OR
Explain how the author's use of Point Of View helps build suspense and empathy throughout the passage. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
(FYI - The excerpt is in 3rd person objective point of view until the last paragraph where it changes to 3rd person limited).
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
Individual student checks during independent work.
DO NOW
Explain the betrayal in the following cartoon:
Direct / Guided / Independent
CRQ Choice
Explain how the author uses elements of a plot structure to convey the theme of betrayal in Call of the Wild. Use textual evidence to support your answer.
OR
Explain how the author's use of Point Of View helps build suspense and empathy throughout the passage. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
(FYI - The excerpt is in 3rd person objective point of view until the last paragraph where it changes to 3rd person limited).
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
Individual student checks during independent work.
Thursday, November 16 - Call of the Wild
Objective:
DO NOW
From Call of the Wild excerpt that we read on page 79-80 in Keystone Book:
Who is the protagonist? Describe him.
Who is the antagonist? Describe him.
Direct Instruction
Review questions / answers 1-9 for Call of Wild.
GUIDED
Answer questions 10-13 and then answer the five multiple choice questions in the book.
INDEPENDENT
CRQ Choice
Explain how the author conveys the theme of betrayal in Call of the Wild. Use textual evidence to support your answer.
OR
Explain how the author's use of Point Of View helps build suspense and empathy throughout the passage. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
(FYI - The excerpt is in 3rd person objective point of view until the last paragraph where it changes to 3rd person limited).
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
Individual student checks during independent work.
DO NOW
From Call of the Wild excerpt that we read on page 79-80 in Keystone Book:
Who is the protagonist? Describe him.
Who is the antagonist? Describe him.
Direct Instruction
Review questions / answers 1-9 for Call of Wild.
GUIDED
Answer questions 10-13 and then answer the five multiple choice questions in the book.
INDEPENDENT
CRQ Choice
Explain how the author conveys the theme of betrayal in Call of the Wild. Use textual evidence to support your answer.
OR
Explain how the author's use of Point Of View helps build suspense and empathy throughout the passage. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
(FYI - The excerpt is in 3rd person objective point of view until the last paragraph where it changes to 3rd person limited).
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
Individual student checks during independent work.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Wednesday, November 15 - Call of the Wild
Objective: By the end of class, Students will analyze short fiction on order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Describe the thoughts and feelings of the character in the following picture and infer the situation:
Direct Instruction
Read the multiple choice questions for Call of the Wild - page 81.
Guided
Read / annotate "The Call of the Wild," looking for answers as you read.
Independent
1. Who is Buck?
2. What is "yellow metal"?
3. What is the main conflict at the beginning of the story?
4. Describe the setting where Buck lived.
5. Describe some of Buck's responsibilities.
6. Describe Buck's parents.
7. Who is Manuel and what is his problem?
8. What does Manuel do and why?
9. Why is Buck so trusting?
10. What is the climax of the story (what happens to Buck near the end)?
11. What is the narrative perspective of this story (whose thoughts and feelings do we know)?
12. The reader is somewhat surprised at what happens to Buck at the end. However, if the story was written in 3rd person omniscient, there would be less suspense. Explain.
12. How does the setting influence the plot?
Then go to the multiple choice questions in the book.
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.
DO NOW
Describe the thoughts and feelings of the character in the following picture and infer the situation:
Direct Instruction
Read the multiple choice questions for Call of the Wild - page 81.
Guided
Read / annotate "The Call of the Wild," looking for answers as you read.
Independent
1. Who is Buck?
2. What is "yellow metal"?
3. What is the main conflict at the beginning of the story?
4. Describe the setting where Buck lived.
5. Describe some of Buck's responsibilities.
6. Describe Buck's parents.
7. Who is Manuel and what is his problem?
8. What does Manuel do and why?
9. Why is Buck so trusting?
10. What is the climax of the story (what happens to Buck near the end)?
11. What is the narrative perspective of this story (whose thoughts and feelings do we know)?
12. The reader is somewhat surprised at what happens to Buck at the end. However, if the story was written in 3rd person omniscient, there would be less suspense. Explain.
12. How does the setting influence the plot?
Then go to the multiple choice questions in the book.
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.
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