Friday - September 28, 2017
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10RL1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2 Determine a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Essential Question(s): What lessons and patterns do you detect in texts on life experiences? How does history repeat itself? How do we fall prey to making the same mistakes? What strategies can we learn from stories? How do characters solve problems? What are their methods and thinking? How can you apply that to Research, Grand Challenge, and other courses? Warm-up: Go to Google Classroom and review instructions for the Odyssey Rollercoaster Project Work Session: Students select groups and begin brainstorming for the Rollercoaster Project Closing: What title ideas do you have so far? Homework: Bring your poster. Make sure you have purchased To Kill A Mockingbird.
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Thursday - September 28, 2017
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. ELAGSE9-10L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. b. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. c. Spell correctly. d. Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? How does one manage and conquer internal and external struggles? What are universal truths in human experiences across time and texts (both fiction and nonfiction)? What do we all struggle with, care about, and need? What lessons and patterns do you detect in texts on life experiences? How does history repeat itself? How do we fall prey to making the same mistakes? What commonalities do you share with the characters, both major and minor? What triggers deja vu and make you think: “been there, felt that”? What strategies can we learn from stories? How do characters solve problems? What are their methods and thinking? How can you apply that to Research, Grand Challenge, and other courses? Warm-up: Students will watch a short video on commas and discuss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOwcovqtkGY Work Session: Students will finish narratives, read them aloud, and edit - paying special attention to their use of commas and other punctuation. Closing: Share ideas from your narrative. Make sure your narrative is submitted. Homework: None Wednesday - September 27, 2017 ***Raven Rescue Day***
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? How does one manage and conquer internal and external struggles? What are universal truths in human experiences across time and texts (both fiction and nonfiction)? What do we all struggle with, care about, and need? What lessons and patterns do you detect in texts on life experiences? How does history repeat itself? How do we fall prey to making the same mistakes? What commonalities do you share with the characters, both major and minor? What triggers deja vu and make you think: “been there, felt that”? What strategies can we learn from stories? How do characters solve problems? What are their methods and thinking? How can you apply that to Research, Grand Challenge, and other courses? Warm-up: Check Power School for any missing assignments. Work Session: Students work on missing assignments for Raven Rescue Day. Students who have no missing work will continue working on their narratives. Closing: What questions do you have about your narrative? Homework: Narratives due during class tomorrow. Tuesday - September 26, 2017
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? How does one manage and conquer internal and external struggles? What are universal truths in human experiences across time and texts (both fiction and nonfiction)? What do we all struggle with, care about, and need? What lessons and patterns do you detect in texts on life experiences? How does history repeat itself? How do we fall prey to making the same mistakes? What commonalities do you share with the characters, both major and minor? What triggers deja vu and make you think: “been there, felt that”? What strategies can we learn from stories? How do characters solve problems? What are their methods and thinking? How can you apply that to Research, Grand Challenge, and other courses? Warm-up: Think about an event or person you want to include in your narrative. Write a metaphor or simile to describe it. Work Session: Students write page 2 of their narratives. The teacher will conference with students about their practice narratives. Closing: Share ideas from your narrative. Homework: Finish pg. 2 of your narrative. Monday - September 25, 2017
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? How does one manage and conquer internal and external struggles? What are universal truths in human experiences across time and texts (both fiction and nonfiction)? What do we all struggle with, care about, and need? What lessons and patterns do you detect in texts on life experiences? How does history repeat itself? How do we fall prey to making the same mistakes? What commonalities do you share with the characters, both major and minor? What triggers deja vu and make you think: “been there, felt that”? What strategies can we learn from stories? How do characters solve problems? What are their methods and thinking? How can you apply that to Research, Grand Challenge, and other courses? Warm-up: Go to google classroom and review the narrative rubric. Create a checklist listing each element you will be assessed on in your narrative. Work Session: Students will share out ideas from their Odysseus SWOT. 15 minutes - Brainstorm for your narrative (My Middle School Odyssey Narrative) Students will begin their narrative draft. The teacher will conference with students about their use of narrative techniques in their practice narratives from last week. Closing: What narrative techniques do you need to work on? What ideas do you have for creatively using narrative techniques in your Middle School Odyssey? Homework: Make sure your exposition and rising action are complete by the beginning of class tomorrow. 1 whole page should be done at this point. You can certainly move beyond your rising action. Friday - September 22, 2017
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10RL1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2 Determine a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? Warm-up: 1.Define the word hubris. How does the meaning apply to characters or events in The Odyssey? Explain using evidence from the text. 2. Discuss the following questions with your tablemates:
Work Session: Using The Odyssey, students will complete a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis for Odysseus’ character. Students will share their ideas from their SWOT. After the teacher provides the Middle School Odyssey Narrative prompt, students will begin brainstorming for their narrative. Closing: What ideas do you have for your narrative? Homework: None Thursday - September 21, 2017 **Substitute Plans***
Students will finish reading The Odyssey and complete a reading guide - due at 11:59 pm Wednesday - September 20, 2017 ***Club Day***
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10RL1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2 Determine a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? Warm-up: Identify a significant quote from your reading last night and explain why it is significant. Work Session: Students will read “Argus,” “The Suitors,” “Penelope” and “The Challenge” and take notes summarizing important events and characters. Students will also record quotations of significance, noting why the quotation is significant. Closing: Recap - What has happened so far? Homework: Finish reading assigned sections in your book today. Tuesday - September 19, 2017
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10RL1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2 Determine a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? Warm-up:
Work Session: Students will share their warm-up responses. The teacher will begin reading “Twenty Years Gone” aloud. Students will summarize the important characters and events for the passage in their notes as they continue reading independently. Closing: What has happened so far in the text? What is your opinion of Odysseus so far? Why? Homework: Finish reading “Twenty Years Gone” for homework. Monday - September 18, 2017
Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10W5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language Standards 1–3 up to and including grades 9–10.) ELAGSE9-10RL1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2 Determine a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Essential Question(s): How does literature reveal the multi-faceted aspects of characters and humanity? Warm-up: Go to the link below and read the passage entitled “Identifying Themes and Literary Analysis” https://docs.google.com/a/students.sccpss.com/document/d/1LM0PwK7V2saA-qiuoVfJOZqhccc3SA3pX2B_UnuH3d4/edit?usp=sharing You may read with a partner, but if you wish to read silently, you may use headphones or read in the hallway. You have 12 minutes to read and complete the questions below. Answer the questions below:
Work Session: Peer editing session - using a peer editing checklist, students will check for correct use of narrative techniques in Odyssey. The teacher will provide some guiding questions about the human journey or odyssey as it is portrayed in literature. Students will make a list of topics related to the human journey from part one. Students will flip back through part 1 and record meaningful quotes related to those topics. Closing: Share some of the topics and quotes you found. Homework: None |
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