Do Now: We are ready to begin a drama: The Tragedy of Othello. What's your definition of drama?
Classwork: Drama and the Tragic Hero
1. Read Dramatic Structure section of this week's handout to define literary terms.
2. Read Tragedy: A Fatal Flaw and annotate the text for additional information on archetypal heroes.
Homework: Complete the reading questions for the sections we've covered in class.
Do Now: Prepare for laptops.
Classwork:
1. Today is a proofreading day. Read your essay carefully to spot errors you might have missed on Wednesday.
2. Create a graphic version of your essay on Comic Life. You'll find the program under APPLICATIONS if it is not included on the dock.
Have fun.
Homework: Make any final revisions to your essay before it is graded Sunday.
Do Now: Prepare for laptops.
Classwork: Finish your essay by proofreading and adding an image from the Internet.
Visit http://www.quotegarden.com to find a powerful opening or closing sentence for your essay.
Writers' Workshop - Show me your essay for final revisions and suggestions.
Finished your essay? Open Comic Life and have some fun making a comic book about your hero. Extra Credit Opportunity!
Homework: Make sure your essay is perfect by tomorrow!
Do Now: Prepare for laptops. Put your essay on your desk.
Classwork: Wiki Project
This is the last day you will have to work on your essay in class. It will be graded on Thursday.
Make sure you have five paragraphs that follow the format from yesterday's handout.
Once you have completed the essay:
1. Proofread. Use spell check. Pay attention to red and green underlines. Be careful not to use texting language in this essay.
2. Your final task is to add a picture of your hero at the top of the page.
Be sure to save your work.
Homework: Complete the wiki project.
Do Now: Are you having problems with your "Hero Essay"? Is there a section you need help with? Explain.
Classwork:
1. We will review the requirements of each part of the essay.
2. We will analyze a sample essay to determine if it meets the requirements.
3. You will evaluate your essay to determine if it meets the requirements. This is your opportunity to rework your essay either on your wiki or on the graphic organizer provided.
Remember your are not telling a story in this essay. You are analyzing a hero in terms of his traits and quest, his struggle, and the values and beliefs of his culture.
Homework: Tonight is your last opportunity to refine your essay. You will put the finishing touches on it tomorrow on your wiki.
Do Now: Put your essay on your desk. Take out your student ID and prepare for laptops.
Classwork: This is your first wiki project. Follow these directions to log on to your wiki.
You must be on Safari!
Go to http://mrswillisenglish3.pbworks.com to access the wiki.
Click "log on".
Your user name is your first name last name - ( all one word! Example: thomasjones)
Your password is your student ID.
Click on your name under your class. Your web page will open.
Press Edit to type your essay.
Your task:
Create or describe an archetypal hero. What are the traits
that prove he/she is a hero? Remember to include the quest and struggle
in"hell".
Your project must include what your story reveals about your hero's culture.
This is a five paragraph essay! It must have an introduction and conclusion.
Homework: Continue working on your essay.
Do Now: What are the values and beliefs of your family? What are the beliefs and values of Overbrook?
Classwork:
Wiki project - Creating the hero is five paragraph format.
The introduction has three parts:
1. Strong opening line,
2. Preview, and a
3. Thesis statement
The Body: three main ideas of the essay.
1.Your hero's background and quest
2. Your hero's struggle in "hell" and the result
3. How your hero's story reveals the beliefs and values of his/her culture
The Conclusion has two parts:
1. A brief summary of the body
2. A strong closing line.
Homework:
Your final draft is due tomorrow. No final draft? No laptop!
