11 LC Syllabus
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Daily Agenda and Handouts
Note: Homework is in blue and marked with an asterisk (*)
Winter Dreams by FitzG | |
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6/16/17
1. Final Exam!
*Have a great summer!
1. Final Exam!
*Have a great summer!
6/12/17
1. Review for Final and Watch The Great Gatsby - Notes on Puritan/Early American Era (Picture Attached) - Notes on Transcendentalism (Top 10 Things to Know, Timeline, and Tenets of T on Transcendentalism PPT) - Notes on Realism (Characteristics of Realism on Gatsby PPT) *Review for Final Review the Following for Final: 1. Literary Eras - Early American/Puritan (The Crucible) - Transcendentalism/Romanticism (Thoreau/Emerson) - Modernism/Realism (The Great Gatsby) 2. Rhetorical Strategies - Ethos, Pathos, and/or Logos - Repetition - Allusion - Figurative Language (Similes, Metaphors, etc.) - Parallel Structure - Word Choice Final Breakdown - 3 Passages - each correspond to different literary era (pick the era that the pessage best fits into); then support your response explaining characteristics of the era and how the text matches them) - 1 Passage - Rhetorical Strategies (identify the purpose of the passage; analyze rhetorical strategies the speaker uses to achieve that purpose) |
6/12/17
1. "Who Killed Gatsby" Court Case Presentations (PDF) *Review for Final *Turn in Gatsby Books Review the Following for Final: 1. Literary Eras - Early American/Puritan (The Crucible) - Transcendentalism/Romanticism (Thoreau/Emerson) - Modernism/Realism (The Great Gatsby) 2. Rhetorical Strategies - Ethos, Pathos, and/or Logos - Repetition - Allusion - Figurative Language (Similes, Metaphors, etc.) - Parallel Structure - Word Choice Final Breakdown - 3 Passages - each correspond to different literary era (pick the era that the pessage best fits into); then support your response explaining characteristics of the era and how the text matches them) - 1 Passage - Rhetorical Strategies (identify the purpose of the passage; analyze rhetorical strategies the speaker uses to achieve that purpose) |
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6/8/17 - 6/9/17
*NOTE: FINAL EXAM Review is available now (Handout) 1. Show Sample Script (Handout) 2. Work Time with Character Group (Slide #53) Day #3 & #4 Group Work to Accomplish:
- Tip: Use the "Genius Scan" App to easily take pictures of physical/printed documents and email them to me; or save files as PDF on the comptuer *Note: If time permits, you have the option of doing a Mock Presentation in front of me to get feedback *Gatsby Presentations on Monday--EMAIL ALL MATERIALS FOR PRESENTATION BY SUNDAY AT 9 PM *ALL late/missing work due no later than TUESDAY *Turn in Gatsby Books |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #53
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6/7/17
1. Work Time with Character Group (Slide #52 and Handout) - Day #1 & #2 Group Work to Accomplish
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Slides Covered Today: Slide #52
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6/6/17
1. Project Overview (Slide #51 & Handout) 2. Go Over Sample Evidence (See PDF--Will be uploaded tomorrow) 3. Work Time with Character Group (Slide #52 and Handout) - Day #1 & #2 Group Work to Accomplish
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Slides Covered Today: Slide #51-52
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6/5/17
1. Gatsby Wake - Take a Post-It and Marker to your Seat for Warm-Up: Sign your name and write something that Gatsby taught you for the guest book - Talk about Ending of Book - Read Toasts (Toast with Sparkling Grape Juice) - Before toasts, dismiss sections (put your post-it on the memorial poster, grab sparkling grape juice from my desk, grab snacks from back counter...sit and be ready for toasts!) - IF TIME PERMITS: Jay Gatsby vs. Jay-Z Fun Quiz (Slide #48) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #50 & #48
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6/2/17
1. Grab a Gatsby Toast Assignment Guidelines Handout from the Front Table and Read - You can write the Gatsby toast as yourselves (someone who knows Gatsby from reading) or as any character…if you take on the persona of a character, your toast should match what that character would say at Gatsby’s funeral - You need to take this assignment SERIOUSLY...no one showed up to Gatsby’s wake, so we have to give him a proper one, so you can dress in all black for extra credit since it’s a funeral 2. Watch The Great Gatsby (0:00:00 - 0:46:22) - While the movie is on, you are allowed to work on your toast assignment because it is due MONDAY *Gatsby Toast (Optional: Wear Black/Dress Up for Funeral) |
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6/1/17
1. Warm-Up: See Gatsby in Texts Link (Click Here) and Create One Texting Convo of Your Own - Turn in texting convo warm-up 2. Discuss Chapter 8 (Slide #46) 3. Read Chapter 9 - FINISH BOOK!! (Slide #47) *None -- NOTE: WE WILL FURTHER DISCUSS CHAPTER 9 ON MONDAY, so mull over those last few lines this weekend and we will pick it up on Monday |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #46-47
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5/31/17
1. Key Details of Chapter 7 - Each Group come up with a topic of discussion for Chapter 7 and discuss as a class 2. Read Chapter 8 (Slide #44) - Keep Track of Assigned Character During Reading - Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge *Note: See link above for annotations by chapter and audiobook option *Finish Chapter 8 (if not done in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #44
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5/30/17
1. Read Chapter 7 (Slide #40) - Talk about Juxtaposition in Relation to Ch. 7 (Slide #41) - Talk about Pathetic Fallacy in Relation to Ch. 7 (Slide #42) *Note: See link above for annotations by chapter and audiobook option *Finish Chapter 7 (if not done in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #40-42
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5/26/17
1. Key Details of Chapter 6 and Chapter 6 Activities (Slide #39) - Discussed jay Gatsby vs. James Gatz, Dan Cody, and Gatsby's high standard of Daisy as a means to his own success...does he really love her or what she represents? - Read Sparknotes Analysis of Chapter 6 (Relates to a texting conversation with my friend, Katie) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #39
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5/25/17
1. Recap Chapter 5 Key Details (Sparknote Analysis: Click Here) 2. Read Chapter 6 (Slide #38) - Keep Track of Assigned Character on Tracking Sheet - Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge *Finish Chapter 6 (if not done in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #38
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5/24/17
1. Group Discussion on Chapter 4-5 (Handout and Slide #37) - The activities in white text (bottom half) on the slide are NOT assigned *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #37
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5/23/17
1. Article: How WWII Saved Gatsby (Click Here) 2. Read Chapter 5 (Slide #36) - Keep Track of Assigned Character on Tracking Sheet - Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge *Finish Chapter 5 (if not done in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #36
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5/22/17
1. Meet in Character Groups - Discuss Updates from Chapter 4 - How can your character be responsible for Gatsby's death? 2. Key Points and Analysis of Chapter 3 - Small Group Discussion (Handout) - Record "Write" Sections & Turn In (One Per Group) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #34
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5/19/17
1. Gatsby Charades
*None BUT Catch up on Chapters 3-4 if you have not already read them
1. Gatsby Charades
*None BUT Catch up on Chapters 3-4 if you have not already read them
5/18/17
1. Read Chapter 4
- Keep Track of Assigned Character Motivations
- Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge
*None
1. Read Chapter 4
- Keep Track of Assigned Character Motivations
- Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge
*None
5/17/17
1. Finish Reading Chapter 3 (Slide #33) - Keep Track of Assigned Character Motivations - Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge 2. Work on Chapter 3 Activity: "Gatsby Party Broadcast" (Slide #34) *Finish Chapter 3 Activity: Post to Assignments on Schoology: "Gatsby Party Broadcast" -- either typed or recorded on Schoology and submit by class time tomorrow |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #33-34
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5/16/17
1. Share Creepy Bystander Nick Diaries (Homework from Last Night) 2. Meet in Character Groups -- Discuss any updates from the chapter - How could your character possibly be responsible for Gatsby's death? 3. Begin Reading Chapter 3 (Slide #33) - Keep Track of Assigned Character Motivations - Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge *None (Can finish Ch. 3 tomorrow in class if not done today) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #33
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5/15/17
1. Key Points and Analysis of Chapter 2 (Discussion) - Chapter 2, Activity #1 - Valley of Ashes Description (Slide #31) 2. Work on "Creepy Bystander Nick Report" - Chapter 2 Activity (Slide #32) *Creepy Bystander Nick Report - Chapter 2 Activity (either typed or recorded on Schoology and submit by class time tomorrow) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #31-32
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5/12/17
1. Finish Reading Chapter 1 - Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge - Keep Up with Character-Tracking Sheet 2. Read Chapter 2 Silently *Finish Chapter 2 if not done in class (update character-tracking sheet) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #29-30
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5/11/17
1. Review Ongoing Project (Handout from Yesterday) - Reveal Groups and Assigned Character (Slide #29) - Must keep track of character's motives/evidence while reading on "Gatsby Death Character Tracking" sheet (Handout) 2. Begin Actively Read Chapter 1 Together (Up to pg. 8 right before Daisy speaks for the first time) - Use Chapter Annotation Guide (Click Here) for deeper knowledge - What do we know about the narrator so far? - What do we know about Gatsby so far? *None GROUPS FOR ONGOING PROJECT: Nick Carraway: Evan, Mohammad, Emily, Dana, Alena, Bobby Jay Gatsby: Jack, Griffin, Grant, Dhara, Alex, Stephen Tom Buchanan: Bryce, Max, Yash, Nik, Danny, Noah Daisy Buchanan: Anna, Olivia, Maddison, Jennifer, Brynn George/Myrtle Wilson: Therese, Shpresa, Martina, Sru |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #29
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5/10/17
1. *SPOILER ALERT* Gatsby Dies. Relax...I would never ruin this book for you (My Background Story on Gatsby) 2. Go Over Ongoing Project (Handout) 3. Go Over Extra Credit Opportunity (Handout) - "Winter Dreams" by Fitzgerald (Handout Link Above) 4. Close Read 1st Line of The Great Gatsby (PPT File/Slide #28) - What do we know about the narrator and plot line from the first line *None GROUPS FOR ONGOING PROJECT: Nick Carraway: Evan, Mohammad, Emily, Dana, Alena, Bobby Jay Gatsby: Jack, Griffin, Grant, Dhara, Alex, Stephen Tom Buchanan: Bryce, Max, Yash, Nik, Danny, Noah Daisy Buchanan: Anna, Olivia, Maddison, Jennifer, Brynn George/Myrtle Wilson: Therese, Shpresa, Martina, Sru |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #28
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5/9/17
1. Read "A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes (Slide #20) 2. "A Dream Deferred" Questions and Go Over (Handout & Slide #21) 3. 1920s Context Notes (Handout & Slide #27) - If absent, see attached picture for notes *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #20-21 & 27
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5/8/17
1. SWT - Silent Writing Time (See Pic) - American Dream Quotes 2. Emily Dickenson Notes (Slide #16 and Handout) 3. Read "Success is Counted Sweet" and Analyze on Handout (Slide #17 and Handout)--Go Over 4. Langston Hughes Notes (Slide #18) 5. Harlem Renaissance Clip (Slide #19) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #16-20
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5/5/17
Turned in Transcendentalist Poem 1. Lecture on How the American Civil War Transformed American Literature (Article Link: CLICK HERE) 2. Interpreting Poetry Tips/Vocab (Handout) 3. Walt Whitman Notes (Slide #11) 4. Listen to "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" (Slide #12) - Talk Over the Questions on Interpreting Poetry Handout (Whitman wanted you to ACT as a result of his poetry) 5. Clip of "Learn'd Astronomer" from Breaking Bad (Slide #13) 6. Understanding Poetry Clip from Dead Poet Society (Slide #13) - What is the relationship between DPS clip and Learn'd Astronomer poem? Discuss: Poetry is not scientific; nether are the stars...go out and enjoy them for what they are 7. Reading/Interpreting Poetry Notes--TPCASTT (Slides #14-15) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #11-15
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5/4/17
*May the 4th be with you! 1. Peer Edit Paragraphs (Slide #31) 2. Rise of Realism Notes (Slides #1-10 and Handout) 3. Lecture about Romanticism to Realism--Influence on Literature (Full Article Link: CLICK HERE) *Final Draft of Paragraph (Printed) Due Tomorrow! |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #31
Slides Covered Today: Slide #1-10
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5/3/17
1. Work time on Transcendentalist Paragraph
*Full Draft of Transcendentalist Paragraph Due Tomorrow (for Peer Edit)
*Final Draft of Paragraph Due Friday
1. Work time on Transcendentalist Paragraph
*Full Draft of Transcendentalist Paragraph Due Tomorrow (for Peer Edit)
*Final Draft of Paragraph Due Friday
5/2/17
1. Work time on Transcendentalist Paragraph
*Full Draft of Transcendentalist Paragraph Due Thursday
1. Work time on Transcendentalist Paragraph
*Full Draft of Transcendentalist Paragraph Due Thursday
5/1/17 (Sub)
*Below is what is posted on Schoology 1. Listen to this screencast: http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbhVVUXFzD - It will walk you through the Transcendentalist Paragraph assignment. Please watch it in full, considering the guidelines, the paragraph modeling (sample attached), AND the directions if you work with a partner are on there. - Note: if you work with a partner, you both must work on the topic sentence and closing sentence. And then each partner must do one piece of evidence (and introduce/cite it) and one analysis. 2. Once you have watched the screencast, feel free to begin working on the paragraph. You will have the rest of today and tomorrow to work. The full/finished draft will be due on Wednesday, where you will be able to peer edit. Then, the final paragraph is due on Thursday. - You will probably need to take a Lit book with you to the lab or you can access the book online on http://www.classzone.com with the following code: 4702944-20. - You can use any Emerson/Thoreau text (including quotes) for your synthesis paragraph. The page numbers of those texts as well as the quotes can be found on the Transcendentalist Unit Power Point linked to my class website www.msnafso.weebly.com. *Full Draft of Transcendentalist Paragraph Due Thursday |
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4/28/17
1. Add Last Definition of Transcendentalism to "Into the Wild" Viewing guide (5th Definition) 2. Civil Disobedience Poem Activity (Slide #28) - Assign each "Civil Disobedience" Question from yesterday to a group...each group must write a 4-lined (at least) poem that answers your assigned question - Present Poems (be sure to write in correct answers to your the questions) 3. Go Over Synthesis Paragraph Assignment and Rubric (2 Handouts) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #28
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4/27/17
1. Go Over "Civil Disobedience" Background (Click Here) - Warm-Up Discussion: Is it okay to break the law if you do it to take a stand against something (a law) you believe to be morally wrong? 2. Continue Reading "Civil Disobedience" by Thoreau (Pg. 382 in Lit Book) - Access Book Online: Classzone.com; Access Code: 4702944-20 3. Finish "Civil Disobedience" Questions *Finish Reading "Civil Disobedience" and answer "Civil Disobedience" Questions on Handout (if not done in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #27
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4/26/17
1. "Nature" by Emerson Pinwheel Discussion - Independently highlight something from your reflection you want to bring up in your group of 4 (pinwheel has 4 spokes) - In groups of 4, you have 6 minutes to discuss each person's topic - Pinwheel: once the conversation on one topic dies down, "spin the pinwheel" to keep the conversation going with another person's topic 2. Henry David Thoreau Notes (Slide #26) 3. Read "Civil Disobedience" by Thoreau (Pg. 382 in Lit Book) - Access Book Online: Classzone.com; Access Code: 4702944-20 4. Answer Questions on "Civil Disobedience" (Handout) - Back of Yesterday's Handout *None -- If you didn't complete "Civil Disobedience" Questions, you will have time in class tomorrow to work on it |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #26-27
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4/25/17
1. Finish Discussing "Self-Reliance" -- Speed Dating Discussion Style (See Top Half of Handout for Questions) 2. Read Emerson's "Nature" (Pg. 365) 3. Reflect on Emerson's "Nature" (Slide #25 OR Handout) - Pick ONE Option: Answer the reflection questions on the slide OR answer the reflection questions on the handout *Finish "Nature" Reflection |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #25
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4/24/17
Turned in Self-Reliance Paragraph 1. "Self-Reliance" Tenets Post-It Activity (Slide #24) 2. Discuss "Self-Reliance" -- Speed Dating Discussion Style (See Top Half of Handout for Questions) - Only got through questions 1-3 (will finish tomorrow) - Discuss in DEPTH and PUSH thinking beyond surface-level (these are NOT surface-level texts...reflect upon HOW the were written...think of Chris McCandless--it's deeper thought than you know) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #24
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4/21/17
1. Review Tenets of Transcendentalism from Yesterday (Slides 16-20) 2. Ralph Waldo Emerson Notes in Notebook (Slide #21) 3. Read "Self-Reliance" by Emerson (Pg. 362 in Lit Book) - Access Book Online: Classzone.com; Access Code: 4702944-20 - "During Reading" Annotating Activity (See Slide #22 and Handout on Right) - "After Reading" Writing Activity (See Slide #23 and Handout on Right) *Finish "After Reading" Activity (Handout on Right) if not done in class |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #21-23
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4/20/17
Checked in Post-Viewing Questions 1. Into the Wild Post-Viewing Questions DISCUSSION (Handout) - 30-Second Tag Team (Person 1, Question 1; Person 2, Question 1, etc.) 2. Car Advertisement Response (Slide #15) 3. Tenets of Transcendentalism Notes in Notebook (Slides #16-20) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #15-20
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4/19/17
1. Finish Into the Wild - Finish Viewing Guide (5 Traits of Chris) 2. Post-Viewing Writing: Is Chris a Transcendentalist (based on your own developed definition so far)? - Write on Open Space Back of Post-Viewing Question Sheet 3. Into the Wild Post-Viewing Questions (Handout) - Separate Sheet of Paper: Pick 5 of the Questions to Answer *Finish Answering 5 Questions on Post-Viewing Questions Handout |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #14
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4/18/17
1. Warm-Up: View Quote by Emerson about Nonconformists (Slide #13 on PPT) 2. On Viewing Guide for "Into the Wild", Expand on Definition of Transcendentalism (should be 4th definition written down, each one being more in depth than the last as we increase our understanding of Transcendentalism) 3. Continue Film, Into the Wild (Stopped at 1:47:24) - As you watch, keep track of 5 traits of the main character on the viewing guide (and support with evidence from the film) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #13
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4/17/17
1. Discuss Emerson and Thoreau Quote (Slide #12) - Add 3rd Definition of Transcendentalism to Viewing Guide (based on quotes) 2. Continue Film, Into the Wild (Stopped at 1:08:15) - As you watch, keep track of 5 traits of the main character on the viewing guide (and support with evidence from the film) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #12
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4/13/17
1. Discuss Thoreau Quote (Slide #11) - We quickly touched on this quote on Monday, but I just wanted to review it one more time before starting the movie 2. Go Over Into the Wild Viewing Guide (Handout) 3. Begin Film, Into the Wild (Stopped at 30:25) - As you watch, keep track of 5 traits of the main character on the viewing guide (and support with evidence from the film) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #11
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4/10/17
Turned in Nature Poems 1. Share Nature (Transcendentalist) Poems for Extra Credit 2. Viewing Guide for "Into the Wild" (Handout) - Write your CURRENT understanding/definition of Transcendentalism in the space (anything you understand about it based on our nature walk yesterday) 3. Intro to Transcendentalism/Why Should We Care? (Handout) 4. Top 10 Important Things to Know on Transcendentalism (Slide #5-6) 5. Transcendentalism Timeline: How It All Went Down (Slides #7-9) 6. Transcendentalism Definition (Slide #10) 7. Discuss Thoreau Quote (Slide #11) - Add a second definition of Transcendentalism on the viewing guide after going through the top 10 list, the timeline, and the Thoreau quote *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #4-11
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3/30/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement (Slides #77-87 in PPT Above) 2. Transcendentalism Nature Walk and Poem (Slide #2 and Handout) *Finish Nature Poem (if not done in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #2-3
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3/29/17
Turn in Parody Assignment (with Rubric)
1. Share Parody Assignment
2. SAT Warm-Up: Subject-Verb Agreement (Slides #66-76 in PPT Above)
*None (Dress warm tomorrow--if it's not raining, we will be outside for a class activity)
Turn in Parody Assignment (with Rubric)
1. Share Parody Assignment
2. SAT Warm-Up: Subject-Verb Agreement (Slides #66-76 in PPT Above)
*None (Dress warm tomorrow--if it's not raining, we will be outside for a class activity)
3/28/17
1. Continue Work on Parody Sermon Assignment
*Parody Sermon Assignment: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry __________" - Due Tomorrow
1. Continue Work on Parody Sermon Assignment
*Parody Sermon Assignment: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry __________" - Due Tomorrow
3/27/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Possessive Determiners (Slides #58-65 in PPT Above) 2. Parody Sermon Assignment Explanation (Handout) 3. Work on Parody Sermon Assignment *Parody Sermon Assignment: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry __________" - Due Wednesday (Will have time in class tomorrow to work) |
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3/24/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Pronoun Clarity (Slides #48-57 in PPT Above) 2. Go Over ALL "Sinners in the Hands..." Questions (Handout) Note: If absent, get answers for this from someone because you will have to do a parody of it on Monday and need to know the literary devices used, the structure of the sermon, and the appeals to fear/pity/vanity to do a proper parody *None |
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3/23/17
1. Read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" - A Sermon from the 1700s (Handout) 2. Complete "Sinners in the Hands..." Questions (Handout) - ONLY #3, 6, 7, and 8 *Finish Reading "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and Finish the Worksheet (#3, 6, 7, and 8 ONLY) |
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3/22/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Shifts in Pronoun, Person, and Number (Slides #41-47 in PPT Above) 2. Go Over SAT Scoring Rubric (Handout) 3. SAT Crucible Peer Evaluation (Front Handout) - Fill out handout for peer using the Scoring Rubric as a guide 4. SAT Crucible Self Evaluation (Back of Handout) - Once your peer hands yours back, fill out Self-Eval *Finish Self-Evaluation (if not done in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #16
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3/21/17
If absent, must make up the writing one day after school--schedule with me ASAP 1. SAT Crucible Writing (45 Minutes) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #15
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3/20/17
1. Outline--Organize Thoughts for Tomorrow's SAT Essay Prompt -Consider walking a peer through your essay *Finish Outline--Be Ready to Write Essay Tomorrow |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #14
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3/17/17
1. Go Over SAT Crucible Passage (Handout from Yesterday) - Read Passage by Passage - Comprehension and Analysis of Author's Techniques (Share) 2. Will have time in class on Monday for outlining (handout) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #13
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3/16/17
1. SAT Steps to Writing (Slide #10) 2. How to WOW Colleges with your SAT Essay (Slide #11) 3. Annotate SAT Crucible Passage (Slide #12 and Handout) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #10-12
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3/15/17
1. Send Yesterday's Slides to [email protected] for Presentation 2. Present Claims + Evidence (with Explanation) on Social Issue and Allegorical Concept - Take Notes (only on the things you would want to write about) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #9
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3/14/17
1. Go Over Yesterday's Notes (Questions?) 2. Group Activity - Prepare for Presentation (Slide #8) - 20 Minutes: Work on Social Issue Slide for Presentation - 20 Minutes: Work on Allegorical Concept Slide for Presentation *None--Be ready to present slides tomorrow (send to [email protected]) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #8
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3/13/17 (SUB)
1. Beginning of Class Announcements:
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Slides Covered Today: Slide #2-7
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3/10/17
Collected Fishbowl Assignment (See Below) 1. Fishbowl Discussion (See Handout for Directions) Two Rounds: 7 Mins Each (+1-2 Minutes for Wrap-Up) - Pre-Writing - 5 points (handout from yesterday) - Discussion - 5 points - Listening Notes - 5 points (on today's handout) - Post-Writing - 5 points (on today's handout) *Finish Fishbowl Post-Writing Handout |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #23-27
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3/9/17
1. Go Over Fishbowl (Renamed: Shark Tank) Objectives, Norms, Grading, and Questions (Slides #23-26) 2. Individual Work Time on Fishbowl/Shark Tank Preparation Sheet (Handout) - Use book, movie, or real Salem Witch Trials transcripts for evidence *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #23-26
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3/8/17
Turned in Quick Write from Slide #21 1. Discuss Quick Write from Yesterday (Small Group Discussion) 2. Mafia - Witch Style! (Slide #22) - Debrief: There WERE no real witches in Salem...just crazy accusations and hysteria *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #21-22
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3/7/17
1. Watch Act 4 of The Crucible Movie (1:36:00-End) 2. Quick Write (Slide #21) - Real Salem Witch Trials Transcripts: Click Here *Finish Quick Write (if not finished in class) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #21
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3/6/17
1. Read Act 4
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
2. Take a Look at the Real Salem Witch Trials Transcripts: Click Here
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1. Read Act 4
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
2. Take a Look at the Real Salem Witch Trials Transcripts: Click Here
*None
3/3/17
1. Watch Act 3 of The Crucible Movie (1:05:16-1:36:00)
2. Assign Parts for Act 4
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1. Watch Act 3 of The Crucible Movie (1:05:16-1:36:00)
2. Assign Parts for Act 4
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3/2/17
1. Read Act 3 -- Until where Elizabeth Proctor is summoned to the court
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
Book available in PDF version above
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1. Read Act 3 -- Until where Elizabeth Proctor is summoned to the court
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
Book available in PDF version above
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3/1/17
1. Finish Reading Act 2
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
2. Watch Act 2 of The Crucible Movie (0:35:11 - 1:05:16)
Book available in PDF version above
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1. Finish Reading Act 2
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
2. Watch Act 2 of The Crucible Movie (0:35:11 - 1:05:16)
Book available in PDF version above
*None
2/28/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Shifts in Tense, Mood, and Voice (Slides #33-40 in SAT PPT Above)
2. Read Act 2 (Up to when Mary Warren explains the poppet to the court officials)
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
Book available in PDF version above
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1. SAT Warm-Up: Shifts in Tense, Mood, and Voice (Slides #33-40 in SAT PPT Above)
2. Read Act 2 (Up to when Mary Warren explains the poppet to the court officials)
- Stop and Discuss Important Parts
Book available in PDF version above
*None
2/27/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Modifier Placement (Slides #24-32 in SAT PPT Above)
2. Watch Act 1 of The Crucible Movie (0:00:00-0:35:11)
3. Assign Parts for Act 2
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1. SAT Warm-Up: Modifier Placement (Slides #24-32 in SAT PPT Above)
2. Watch Act 1 of The Crucible Movie (0:00:00-0:35:11)
3. Assign Parts for Act 2
*None
2/24/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Parallelism (Slides #17-23 in SAT PPT Above)
2. Finish Reading Act 1 of The Crucible
Book available in PDF version above
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1. SAT Warm-Up: Parallelism (Slides #17-23 in SAT PPT Above)
2. Finish Reading Act 1 of The Crucible
Book available in PDF version above
*None
2/23/17
1. Mass Hysteria Article Jigsaw Presentations (Slide #19 + Articles) 2. Assign Parts for Act 1 of The Crucible and Begin Reading - Stop and Discuss Important Parts **Got through Ann Putnam complaining about her child death problem Book available in PDF version above *None |
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2/22/17
1. Character Introduction Gallery Walk (PPT + Handout) 2. Mass Hysteria Article Jigsaw and Discussion (Slide #19 + Articles) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #18-19
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2/17/17
1. Virtual Field Trip - Answer Questions on Handout (Link to Video on Slide #14) 2. Mafia - Communist Style (See Slides #15-17) 3. Read Mass Hysteria in New York Article -- Connect to The Crucible (Handout) or Click Here *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #14-17
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2/16/17
1. Go Over "Witch Hunt" Article - Claim + Evidence (Handout) 2. Crucible Background Info Group Activity (Slide #12) - Find basic information on assigned topic 3. Present Group Research (Slide #13) - Take Notes as Other Groups Present Info (Handout) Note: If absent today, get these background notes from a classmate *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #12-13
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2/15/17
1. Go Over The Crucible Anticipation Guide (Handout from Yesterday) - Discussion on Major Points (Slide #2) 2. The Crucible Introduction Activity - You're Accused! (Slides #4-11) 3. Why Should I Care? (Handout) - Directions (Slide #3) 4. Modern-Day Witch Hunt (Slide #3) - Go Over "Teen Credit Card" Article's Claim and Evidence (Model on Handout) - Read Op-Ed Article on Modern Day Witch Hunt--Star the claim and underline the evidence--label the type of evidence it is with a number (see below) - 1) Fact or Statistic, 2) Example/Story (Emotional Appeal), or 3) Authority/Expert Opinion *Find the Claim and Evidence (Label Evidence) on "Witch" Article (Directions on Handout to the right) |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #2-11
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2/14/17
Turned in Voice Narratives/Questions with Rubric Stapled to Front *Read out loud for 3 points extra credit 1. Share Voice Narratives (Optional) 2. The Crucible Introduction Activity #1 - Fill Out Anticipation Guide (Handout) *Finish Anticipation Guide |
Slides Covered Today: Slide #2
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2/13/17
Checked in Drafts of Voice Narrative 1. Notes on Revision (Slides #7-8) 2. Voice Narrative Revision Process (Slide #9) 3. Final/Dental Draft Overview (Slide #10) *Final Copy of Voice Narrative due Tomorrow |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #7-10
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2/10/17
1. Stand Up If...Activity (Slide #2) 2. Writing Tips (Slides #3-4) 3. Shitty First Drafts (Handout) + Down Draft Explanation (Slides #5-6) 2. Draft Voice Narrative - Feedback or One-on-One Brainstorming Sessions Available *Remember, a draft is like filming and editing a video. You film first, with all the mistakes and outtakes...then you craft during the editing/revision process; the same goes for writing. Just write the first time around and worry about the stylistic crafting later *Full Draft of Voice Narrative due Monday |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #1-6
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2/9/17
1. Mini Lesson on Syntax and Diction/Description 2. Draft Voice Narrative - Feedback or One-on-One Brainstorming Sessions Available *Remember, a draft is like filming and editing a video. You film first, with all the mistakes and outtakes...then you craft during the editing/revision process; the same goes for writing. Just write the first time around and worry about the stylistic crafting later *Full Draft of Voice Narrative due Monday |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #21-36
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2/8/17
1. Mini Lesson on Stylistic Puntuation 2. Read "Notes on Punctuation" - Lewis Thomas - Discuss Effects of Punctuation 3. Draft Voice Narrative - Feedback or One-on-One Brainstorming Sessions Available *Remember, a draft is like filming and editing a video. You film first, with all the mistakes and outtakes...then you craft during the editing/revision process; the same goes for writing. Just write the first time around and worry about the stylistic crafting later *Full Draft of Voice Narrative due Monday |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #11-20
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2/7/17
1. Mini Lesson on Dialogue/Punctuating Dialogue - Link to Dialogue Tips: Click Here 2. Draft Voice Narrative - Feedback or One-on-One Brainstorming Sessions Available *Remember, a draft is like filming and editing a video. You film first, with all the mistakes and outtakes...then you craft during the editing/revision process; the same goes for writing. Just write the first time around and worry about the stylistic crafting later *Full Draft of Voice Narrative due Monday |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #1-10
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2/6/17
1. Counselor Session in Learning Lab
*Bring solid idea of what to write about to class tomorrow--Full Draft due Monday
Voice Narrative Brainstorming Ideas: Click Here
1. Counselor Session in Learning Lab
*Bring solid idea of what to write about to class tomorrow--Full Draft due Monday
Voice Narrative Brainstorming Ideas: Click Here
2/3/17
1. Voice in Bossypants (Slide #13) - Listen to/Read Excerpt from Bossypants (Handout) - Determine intended purpose and voice - Identify diction, sentence structure, and stylistic punctuation that contributes to that voice (2-3 examples on Chart)--Can work with up to 3 people 2. Voice in Bossypants Activity (Activity 2 on Slide #14) 3. Go Over Voice Narrative Assignment - Overview, Directions, Objectives (Handout) - Voice Narrative Rubric (Handout) - Sample Voice Narratives (Handout) *Begin Brainstorming Something to Write About (Brainstorm an Intended Purpose and Voice for the Story) |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #13-14
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2/2/17
1. Voice Notes PPT (Slides #1-8) 2. Voice in Headlines - Examples (Slides #9-11) - Activity (Slide #12) - Share Voice in Headlines (Graded) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #1-12
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2/1/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Coordination vs. Subordination (Slides #9-16 in SAT PPT Above) 2. Catcher Background (Slides #4-End) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #4-End
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1/31/17
1. Pass Back and Go Over Catcher Quizzes 2. Tableau Vivant Activity (Slide #12) - Group Activity: Tableau Vivant (Slides #14-20) - Present Tableaus (Slide #13) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #12-20
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1/30/17
1. SAT Warm-Up: Sentence Boundaries (Slides #2-9 in SAT PPT Above) 2. Reader Response Questions for Catcher (Handout) - Discuss #1-2 (with person behind you), #3 (with class), #4-5 (with person next to you) 3. Tableau Vivant Activity (Slides #1-11) - Significance of Museum of Natural History to Holden - What is a Tableau? - Examples from Catcher and Other Texts *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #1-11
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1/27/17
1. Warm Up: Rant or Rave (Slides #1-3) - Highlight/Underline 1-2 Sentence from Journal Response - Share your chosen lines 2. Catcher Quiz (Make-Up if Absent) 3. Syllabus Jeopardy (Click Here) *None |
Slides Covered Today: Slides #1-3
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1/26/17
Turned in Questionnaire 1. Warm Up: How many different meanings can this news headline have? "Mom accused of hiding baby remains in court" 2. 11 LC Questionnaire (Handout) 3. Random Fact Icebreaker - Write a fact on a piece of paper that people wouldn't know - Collect and Re-Distribute the Facts - You have 2 guesses as to who the random fact you got belongs to - Those who get it right will get candy tomorrow *Review Catcher in the Rye main plot points/themes for quiz tomorrow (3-question short-answer quiz) |
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1/25/17
1. Attendance Icebreaker (Random Question) - Write a random question on a piece of paper and it will get asked to someone else in the class 2. Classroom Tour (See Handout) 3. Go Over Polices and Procedures of Syllabus (Handout) *None |
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1/24/17
1. Welcome and Attendance 2. Icebreaker Activity - Partner Tasks (Handout) - Explain Reasoning - Present 3. Exit Slip: I Used to Think... Now I Think... (Handout) *None |
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