Objective: What is theme? How do I find it in the text? How do I write a paragraph arguing the theme?
Students had the entire period to complete the test. If they finished, they were able to read.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
British Lit--Tuesday, September 9
Objective: What is the theme of Lady of Shalott?
Students worked in groups to complete their analysis and their group paper.
Students will have a little time next period to finish up poster and then present to class.
Students worked in groups to complete their analysis and their group paper.
Students will have a little time next period to finish up poster and then present to class.
Monday, September 8, 2014
American Lit--Monday, September 8
Objective: Continue practicing identifying the theme and writing about it
Skill of the day--Introductory Phrases--view prezi
1- Students took a quiz on the anatomy of a paragraph
2- Students read "Fish Cheeks" and then wrote a strong paragraph arguing what the theme was.
3- We reviewed/graded student writing to study for the test next time.
Homework: Study for test-- Students will be given a story--Students will have the entire period to read the story, identify the theme, and then write an effective paragraph proving the theme.
REMINDERS--Students need to bring a book to class the next two periods.
Skill of the day--Introductory Phrases--view prezi
1- Students took a quiz on the anatomy of a paragraph
2- Students read "Fish Cheeks" and then wrote a strong paragraph arguing what the theme was.
3- We reviewed/graded student writing to study for the test next time.
Homework: Study for test-- Students will be given a story--Students will have the entire period to read the story, identify the theme, and then write an effective paragraph proving the theme.
REMINDERS--Students need to bring a book to class the next two periods.
Friday, September 5, 2014
British Lit--Friday, September 5
Objective: How do I analyze a poem for theme?
1- Practice Names--students need to know classmates' names for a Quiz on Wednesday, September 17
2- Listened to "The Lady of Shalott"
3- Students started working on The Poem and the Analysis Group Assignment
If you were absent, come to class having read and listened to the poem. You will work in groups next time to begin the Analysis group assignment above--the kids didn't really get to it today. As long as you read and understand what the poem is about, you should be ok.
Things to Consider-- Since I will be out of town the next few periods, here are some reminders:
Tuesday 9/9--Class will be spent in groups, working on the Lady of Shalott Analysis (pink packet) and group paper.
Thursday 9/11--Class will be spent completing Theme poster/presentation for the first 40 minutes. Then each group will present their theme and turn in their poster and their group paper
Monday 9/15-- READING DAY!!! BRING a BOOK to CLASS
Wed 9/17-- Your Literary Analysis on the book of your choice is due. This paper is MLA 2-3 pages. You are making an argument about your book and writing a paper to prove said argument. You can focus on character, theme, setting, plot, dialogue, point of view, etc.
Also-- Wednesday is the day that the Mini Book Challenge is due.
1- Practice Names--students need to know classmates' names for a Quiz on Wednesday, September 17
2- Listened to "The Lady of Shalott"
3- Students started working on The Poem and the Analysis Group Assignment
If you were absent, come to class having read and listened to the poem. You will work in groups next time to begin the Analysis group assignment above--the kids didn't really get to it today. As long as you read and understand what the poem is about, you should be ok.
Things to Consider-- Since I will be out of town the next few periods, here are some reminders:
Tuesday 9/9--Class will be spent in groups, working on the Lady of Shalott Analysis (pink packet) and group paper.
Thursday 9/11--Class will be spent completing Theme poster/presentation for the first 40 minutes. Then each group will present their theme and turn in their poster and their group paper
Monday 9/15-- READING DAY!!! BRING a BOOK to CLASS
Wed 9/17-- Your Literary Analysis on the book of your choice is due. This paper is MLA 2-3 pages. You are making an argument about your book and writing a paper to prove said argument. You can focus on character, theme, setting, plot, dialogue, point of view, etc.
Also-- Wednesday is the day that the Mini Book Challenge is due.
American Lit--Thursday, September 4
Objective: How do I write an effective paragraph about Theme?
1-Students read for 15 minutes and completed a strategy in their composition book
2- Students took notes as they viewed this prezi. If you were absent, download the handout and watch the prezi--THERE IS A QUIZ ON THIS INFO ON MONDAY.
3- Students chose one of the two fables to read and write about. Students read the fable-extracted the theme-and wrote a strong paragraph supporting their claim (their claim is the argument they are making about the theme). If you were absent, complete the application page.
Homework: Study for Quiz on Claim/Evidence/Explain/Tie-Back
1-Students read for 15 minutes and completed a strategy in their composition book
2- Students took notes as they viewed this prezi. If you were absent, download the handout and watch the prezi--THERE IS A QUIZ ON THIS INFO ON MONDAY.
3- Students chose one of the two fables to read and write about. Students read the fable-extracted the theme-and wrote a strong paragraph supporting their claim (their claim is the argument they are making about the theme). If you were absent, complete the application page.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
British Lit--Wednesday, September 3
Objective: What exactly can I analyze about literature?
1- Students brainstormed a list of books they have recently read or books they are familiar with--they love these book; they can talk about the books.
2-Students watched the Book Trailers for the book Mistborn in order to better understand a student example essay that we read/discussed/analyzed as a class.
Student example Essay
3- Students broke into groups and become an "expert" on one of the 9 things to consider when brainstorming for a literary analysis taken from the handout--Writing a Literary Analysis Paper
4- Students presented their 2 minute lesson to the class.
Homework: Students have two weeks to write a 2-3 page analysis (MLA format) on a book of their choice. They can focus on any of the 9 types of analysis that we discussed in class today. This paper is to be your best work, but I will use it to gauge where students are in their writing.
Due Wednesday, September 3
Hint--Write about a book you like!
1- Students brainstormed a list of books they have recently read or books they are familiar with--they love these book; they can talk about the books.
2-Students watched the Book Trailers for the book Mistborn in order to better understand a student example essay that we read/discussed/analyzed as a class.
Student example Essay
3- Students broke into groups and become an "expert" on one of the 9 things to consider when brainstorming for a literary analysis taken from the handout--Writing a Literary Analysis Paper
4- Students presented their 2 minute lesson to the class.
Homework: Students have two weeks to write a 2-3 page analysis (MLA format) on a book of their choice. They can focus on any of the 9 types of analysis that we discussed in class today. This paper is to be your best work, but I will use it to gauge where students are in their writing.
Due Wednesday, September 3
Hint--Write about a book you like!
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
American Lit--Tuesday, September 2
Objective:
How do I identify the theme in multiple genres?
1- Students broke into small groups and looked at various texts to determine theme: A fable, a song, Art work, a movie clip, and a children's book. Each group read the text and then worked out Topic--Theme--Thesis. Click on link for Theme Stations
If you were absent, you can make this up at home using the three texts below. To get credit, you must show the process of all three texts by doing it on the Theme Stations handout. Turn it in to the late work/absent basket. (This took the entire period, so plan on it taking about an hour at home)
Fable
Song
Art
Homework: None--Remember to keep reading for the 30 Book Challenge. Remember to bring a book to class each day!!!
How do I identify the theme in multiple genres?
1- Students broke into small groups and looked at various texts to determine theme: A fable, a song, Art work, a movie clip, and a children's book. Each group read the text and then worked out Topic--Theme--Thesis. Click on link for Theme Stations
If you were absent, you can make this up at home using the three texts below. To get credit, you must show the process of all three texts by doing it on the Theme Stations handout. Turn it in to the late work/absent basket. (This took the entire period, so plan on it taking about an hour at home)
Fable
Song
Art
Homework: None--Remember to keep reading for the 30 Book Challenge. Remember to bring a book to class each day!!!
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