Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Do Now:  What would it be like to live here - 

when this might happen? Be specific.

"Negotiations With a Volcano"
Analysis of irony, figurative language, tone, and additional poetic devices.
Homework: Answer the Multiple Choice question and the CRQ.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Do Now: Why does the poet describe the path of Pearl Avenue in the first verse of the poem?
Classwork: Poetry
"Ex-Basketball Player"
Explain the last verse of the poem: Why theses images?
Multiple Choice Questions
Constructed Response following the Tips for Success format.
"Negotiations with a Volcano"
Consider the title of the poem. Why is it ironic?
Homework: Read "Negotiations..." and answer the Multiple Choice questions.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Do Now: Where do you see yourself 10 years from  now. Job? family? Be specific.
Classwork: Poetry
Review poetic elements

"Ex-Basketball Player" - John Updyke
The focus is on imagery and figurative language.
What is the poet's tone. How do you know?
What is the theme of this poem?
Homework: Answer reading questions. Handout check tomorrow

Do Now:Explain the author's use of irony in "The Story of an Hour". Is there any evidence of  foreshadowing in earlier parts of the story? If so, when?
Classwork: Fiction
The Story of an Hour
1. Check your answers to the Multiple Choice questions with your group. Everyone must agree.
2.  Constructed Response question.
Annotate the question.
Follow the 7 step format in your handout:
1. How will you turn the prompt into an opening sentence?
2. What evidence will you use from the story to support your answer.
3. Be sure to explain what the evidence proves.
Plan your answer briefly. Answer the question.
Homework: Handout check tomorrow!

Monday, March 24, 2014

Do Now: Why does the author describe what Mrs. Mallard sees from her window? What message is the author sending through tone?
Classwork: The Story of an Hour, continued.
1. Focus on the shifts in plot, characterization, and tone in the last half of the story.
2. Answer reading questions.
3. Answer Multiple Choice questions.
Homework: Review your notes on tone in this story to answer tomorrow's CRQ.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Do Now:What is the difference between saying someone has "heart trouble" or "heart disease"? Why?
Classwork: The Story of an Hour

What can you infer about this woman from the picture?
We will be analyzing tone, setting, characterization, and theme.
The close reading questions are geared to illuminating
syntax,
indirect characterization,
irony,
and author's purpose.
Homework: Be sure your handout is annotated, and questions are answered for the sections we've covered in class.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Do Now: Analyze Mary Maloney as she puts a plan in place. Consider motivation and indirect characterization.
Classwork:
Test-taking Strategies:
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Annotate the question
2. Do not read answers until after you have read the text.
3. Mark the sections of the text that questions refer to.
4. After reading the text:
Eliminate wrong answers and distracters
Look for answers with similar wording. One of them is probably right.
Re-read the text to confirm your choice.
Homework: Answer the CRQ for this section.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Do Now:  Describe your favorite room including how it looks at a specific time of day. Think about the words you will use to express your attitude about this room. Set a mood for your reader.

Classwork: KEYSTONE EXAM FOCUS: Fiction

Review of terms: theme, characterization, mood, tone, conflict, foreshadowing, plot...

"Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl

1. How does the setting of this room convey the author's tone, mood?

2. Concentrate on inferences and characterization as you read the first two excerpts.

3.  What can you infer about Mrs. Maloney? Mr. Maloney? Why?

Homework: Answer reading questions forr these excerpts.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Do Now: Why doesn't Heck Tate want it known that Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell? (At least two reasons, please.)
Classwork: Final scene - To Kill A Mockingbird
1. How have Scout and Jem learned each of the life lessons of this novel?
2. How does learning these lessons change their views of Maycomb, Boo, Tom Robinson, Atticus, or themselves?
3. Symbolism in the novel.
4. Introduction to the wiki project.
Homework: Begin working on your project. Your rough draft is due Tuesday!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Do Now: A mockingbird is a symbol in this novel. Explain the symbol. Who are the mockingbirds in the novel? Why?

Classwork:
We will be taking a close look at Atticus and Sheriff Tate by considering:
1. Blind spots
2. Internal and External conflict
3. Indirect characterization.
Homework: Read the Themes and Symbolism sections of your handout.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Do Now: Why is Bob Ewell furious after the trial? ( 5 lines, 5 minutes)
Classwork:
Analyze Bob Ewell in terms of the three unusual things that occurred after the trial.
Why does he attack the three people involved?
How does the town put him in his place?
Homework: Test tomorrow!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Do Now:Read The Verdict section of your handout. What evidence is there that Atticus might have accomplished his original goal?
Classwork: To Kill A Mockingbird
Analyze the reactions to the verdict:
1. What can you infer about Atticus, Jem, and Bob Ewell based on the explicit text in these excerpts?
Analyze the aftermath of the trial:
1. Tom Robinson's death
2. Mr. Deas' editorial
3. Theme: the title revisited
Homework: Read and paraphrase the three unusual thins that occurred in Maycomb as the town returns to normal. Use the margins for paraphrasing.
Test Wednesday!

Friday, March 7, 2014

Do Now: Why does Atticus know he will lose this trial? Given this fact, what is his purpose in his closing argument?
Classwork: To Kill A Mockingbird
 How does he try to persuade this jury in this time and place?

1. Analyze each of the arguments he presents to the jury.
2. How do they support his purpose?
3. Does he include logical, emotional, and ethical appeals
4. What does he say explicitly? Why does he choose this strategy?
Homework: Read The Verdict section of your handout.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Do Now: Were you impressed by Atticus's argument to the jury? Why? Which part stands out for you?
Classwork: A closer look at his closing argument:
1. Rhetorical Appeals - logical, ethical, and emotional
Definition of Terms - Power Point
Click the link above to open the PowerPoint
Homework: Re-read the closing argument to identify examples of each type of persuasive appeal.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Do Now: What piece of evidence that Atticus presented in the trial was the most powerful? Why?
Classwork:

1. The conclusion of the trial of Tom Robinson. Analyze Atticus' speech to the jury - movie and novel.
2. The end result of the trial.
3. Does Atticus accomplish his primary goal for defending Tom? Use evidence from the text to support your opinion.
Homework: Read Excerpt 1 on your handout and answer the reading question. Be sure to use evidence that supports your opinion.

Monday, March 3m 2014

Do Now: What have you learned from Mayella's body language about her testimony as well as her character? Be specific by using examples. (  5 lines 5 minutes)
Classwork: To Kill A Mockingbird
1. Tom Robinson testifies and makes a huge mistake in this 1930's Southern culture.
2. Atticus address the jury to appeal to their basic humanity.
Analyze the persuasive appeals he uses.
Does he accomplish his original goal?
Homework: Your time line will be graded tomorrow,