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!

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!!!

British Lit--Friday, August 29

Objective:
How do I identify the theme in multiple genres?

1-Students turned in their homework (The Necklace Topic--Theme--Thesis)

2- 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.

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 a separate piece of paper. 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--Enjoy Labor Day weekend.

American Lit--Thursday, Aug 28

Objective: What is a theme? and How do I find it?

1- Read and discuss the article about why we read literature.
2- Topic-Theme-Thesis

3- if you were absent, click here for help.

Homework--

None

British Lit--Wednesday, Aug 27

Objective: What is a theme? and How do I find it?

1- Read and discuss the article about why we read literature.
2- Topic-Theme-Thesis

3- if you were absent, click here for help.

Homework--

Read The Necklace( you can find it here ) and type up the topic-->Theme-->Thesis

American Lit--Tuesday, August 26

Objective:
How do I get excited about reading?

1- 30 Book Challenge Prezi

2- Students spent the rest of the period (40 minutes) completed their "Go To" Reading List

Homework:

Bring a book to class...for points!

British Lit--Monday, August 25

Objective:
How do I get excited about reading?

1- 30 Book Challenge Prezi

2- Students spent the rest of the period (40 minutes) completed their "Go To" Reading List

Homework:

Read and annotate the packet--I can't upload it, so if you were absent, you'll have to come pick it up from me or get it upon return.