Objective: SWBAT identify a symbol in a story and explain what that symbol represents. SWBAT to identify elements in the story which parody the elements of fairytales.
Do-Now: Copy new vocabulary words and definitions from pg. 1141.
Today: 1) Preview Vocabulary Words
2) Go over last week's questions and vocabulary exercises
3) Class will begin reading, “Once Upon a Time” pg. 114, identifying one of the story’s symbols.
4) In groups, students will finish reading “Once Upon a Time,” identifying another symbol from the story.
Exit Slip: Complete Extending & Evaluating Question on pg. 1146.
Homework: Study for Wednesday's Unit Test!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Friday, January 6
Objective: SWBAT identify a story’s theme.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Preview vocabulary on pg. 1126. Review theme.
2) Class will begin reading, “No Witchcraft for Sale” Pg. 1126
3) In groups, students will finish reading “No Witchcraft for Sale,” identifying possible themes for the story.
4) Response & Analysis Questions #5, 6, 9
5) Vocabulary Development on pg. 1123 and 1133
Exit Slip: Complete Literary Criticism Question #10
Homework: Unit Test #3 on WEDNESDAY January 11; Vocab Quiz #4 on FRIDAY January 13!!!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Preview vocabulary on pg. 1126. Review theme.
2) Class will begin reading, “No Witchcraft for Sale” Pg. 1126
3) In groups, students will finish reading “No Witchcraft for Sale,” identifying possible themes for the story.
4) Response & Analysis Questions #5, 6, 9
5) Vocabulary Development on pg. 1123 and 1133
Exit Slip: Complete Literary Criticism Question #10
Homework: Unit Test #3 on WEDNESDAY January 11; Vocab Quiz #4 on FRIDAY January 13!!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Thursday, January 5
Do-Now: Copy new vocabulary words and definitions from pg. 1126
Today: Presentation from Everest
Homework: Unit Test #3 on WEDNESDAY January 11; Vocab Quiz #4 on FRIDAY January 13!!!
Today: Presentation from Everest
Homework: Unit Test #3 on WEDNESDAY January 11; Vocab Quiz #4 on FRIDAY January 13!!!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, January 3
Objective: SWBAT find an instance of verbal irony and an instance of situational irony in an informational text. SWBAT describe an author’s purpose in an informational text.
Do-Now: Copy new vocabulary words and definitions from pg. 1116.
Today: 1) Preview New Vocabulary; Review Irony
2) Class will begin reading, “Shooting an Elephant” Pg. 1117 and complete Yellow Block questions #1-4.
3) In groups, students will finish reading “Shooting an Elephant” and complete Yellow Block questions #5-9.
4) Response & Analysis Questions #5, 7, 9
Exit Slip: Complete Extending & Evaluating Question #10
Homework: Vocabulary Development on pg. 1123
Do-Now: Copy new vocabulary words and definitions from pg. 1116.
Today: 1) Preview New Vocabulary; Review Irony
2) Class will begin reading, “Shooting an Elephant” Pg. 1117 and complete Yellow Block questions #1-4.
3) In groups, students will finish reading “Shooting an Elephant” and complete Yellow Block questions #5-9.
4) Response & Analysis Questions #5, 7, 9
Exit Slip: Complete Extending & Evaluating Question #10
Homework: Vocabulary Development on pg. 1123
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Friday, December 23
Objective: SWBAT compare/contrast the film version of “1984” to the book.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Go over Chapter #8 Questions
2) Class will review the first half of the film version of “1984.” How does it compare with the book?
3) Class will finish watching the film version of 1984, looking for similarities/differences from the book.
4) Extra-Credit: In a short essay (approx. 20 sentences) compare/contrast Winston's society with modern-day America. Explain what similarities you see between Winston's world and ours, as well as the differences between the two. Do you feel our world is becoming more like Winston's?
Exit Slip: What are you reactions to the end of the story? How did Winston’s worst fears come true? Did you expect this to happen?
Homework: Winter Break Extra-Credit
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Go over Chapter #8 Questions
2) Class will review the first half of the film version of “1984.” How does it compare with the book?
3) Class will finish watching the film version of 1984, looking for similarities/differences from the book.
4) Extra-Credit: In a short essay (approx. 20 sentences) compare/contrast Winston's society with modern-day America. Explain what similarities you see between Winston's world and ours, as well as the differences between the two. Do you feel our world is becoming more like Winston's?
Exit Slip: What are you reactions to the end of the story? How did Winston’s worst fears come true? Did you expect this to happen?
Homework: Winter Break Extra-Credit
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, December 22
Objective: SWBAT explain how one of the Party’s three slogans “Ignorance is Strength” is used as a theme in a chapter.
Do-Now: One of the Party’s three slogans claims that “Ignorance is Strength.” How can this be true? How is this slogan used as propaganda to control the population? Do you feel the slogan could be applied to this country (or your own life?)
Today: 1) Go over Chapter 7 Questions
2) Begin reading Chapter #8 and completing Chapter #8 Questions
Read Chapter #8 Online HERE
3) Begin watching the film version of 1984
Exit Slip: Do you feel the film version of the book has stayed true to the author’s theme and purpose? Explain.
Homework: Finish reading Chapter #8 and complete Chapter #8 questions
Do-Now: One of the Party’s three slogans claims that “Ignorance is Strength.” How can this be true? How is this slogan used as propaganda to control the population? Do you feel the slogan could be applied to this country (or your own life?)
Today: 1) Go over Chapter 7 Questions
2) Begin reading Chapter #8 and completing Chapter #8 Questions
Read Chapter #8 Online HERE
3) Begin watching the film version of 1984
Exit Slip: Do you feel the film version of the book has stayed true to the author’s theme and purpose? Explain.
Homework: Finish reading Chapter #8 and complete Chapter #8 questions
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Wednesday, December 21
Objective: SWBAT evaluate a memory of Winston’s and explain why his memory represents rebellion.
Do-Now: When someone tells you not to do something, does it make you want to do it more? Why or why not?
Today: 1) Class will go over Chapter #5 Questions
2) Class will read Chapter #6 and complete questions #1-4
Read Chapter #6 Online HERE
3) Students will read Chapter #7 and complete questions 5-10.
Read Chapter #7 Online HERE
Exit Slip: In today’s world, would Winston’s visit to the prostitute be considered an act of rebellion? Explain.
Homework: Finish Chapter #7 Questions
Do-Now: When someone tells you not to do something, does it make you want to do it more? Why or why not?
Today: 1) Class will go over Chapter #5 Questions
2) Class will read Chapter #6 and complete questions #1-4
Read Chapter #6 Online HERE
3) Students will read Chapter #7 and complete questions 5-10.
Read Chapter #7 Online HERE
Exit Slip: In today’s world, would Winston’s visit to the prostitute be considered an act of rebellion? Explain.
Homework: Finish Chapter #7 Questions
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