Finishing Act 1 Sc 1

Hi All,

Today in class we took some notes on some of the important elements in the play.  These notes will be good reference for you as we go along.

We then finished reading Act 1 Sc 1.  I put you into "troupes" and your groups discussed the scene and came up with comments or questions that you had so far.  You also worked your way through your character guide in groups.

Homework questions were handed out at the end of class and are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Homework:

Act 1 Sc 1 Questions due tomorrow.

Handouts:

Act 1 Sc 1 Questions:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZC12BZX36Cxreccs--HHZAOvYdtIOJJftmik0Ufo5Y/edit?usp=sharing

MSND Introduction to the Lovers

Hi All,

Today we finished with our figurative language notes from yesterday.  We then discussed the intertwining plot lines in the play, and began reading Act 1 Sc 1.  In this scene, we are introduced to the lovers in the story and their very complicated situations.

In order to understand the mixed up love situations in the play, I handed out a character guide that is meant to keep you organized with the characters' motivations throughout the play.  Things get a little complicated as magic becomes involved!  This guide will also help you with upcoming literary assignments.

We read up until: Act 1 Sc 1 Line 207

Handouts:

Character Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhcVBNd04zMGxlSkE/view?usp=sharing

"Map" of the Play: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhQ0pXcDVTMW1UMEk/view?usp=sharing

MSND!

Hi All,

Today we took a quick quiz on Shakespeare (based on our discussion yesterday and a quick review today).  We then talked abou tthe parts of the globe theatre, and labelled them on a diagram.  We took some notes on the figurative language that we can expect to see in Shakespeare and began reading A Midsummer Night's Dream by jumping into the second scene.  We will read the first scene tomorrow, as it is longer and more complicated.

Handouts:

The Globe Theatre: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhemNtVWRiWFkyMjA/view?usp=sharing

Figurative Language Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KINxDqVNZ9qo1R5xNjHJNnw-7mwvJVa5ILl-9Am1BGQ/edit?usp=sharing

Review and Shakespeare!

Hi All,

Today in class we spent some time going over our novel essays.  You are encouraged to book time with me this week to gain some extra insight.

The remainder of class was spent diving into the wonderful world of Shakespeare.  We learned some background on Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan England.

Homework:

Quick quiz on Shakespeare's life tomorrow.

Handouts:

Notes on Shakespeare's Life: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_iwSZL1AlU_DfrL4LDlNVcWiExhtwPnuHLtPXQgBpUM/edit?usp=sharing

Compare/Contrast

Hi all,

Today in class we wrote our final vocab quiz for our novel unit. We then completed our film study of Finding Forrester  and wrote a 250 word reflective response comparing and contrasting the novel and film. You were asked to find approximately five ways the film was similar to the novel and five ways that it was different. With full sentence responses, you were asked to describe your observations. Responses were due in class today, or on Monday if you did not finish.

Have a great weekend!  No handouts today.

Film Study

Hi all,

Today in class we started with a vocab homework check in preparation for your quiz tomorrow.

We then exchanged our novels for our new textbooks.  Our next unit will be the study of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

We finished class with our compare/contrast film study of Finding Forrester.

No handouts today.

Homework:

Study for tomorrow's vocab quiz.

 

Essays Due!

Hi All,

Today in class your literary essays were due.  I then handed out the final vocab list for the unit (quiz on Thursday and homework check tomorrow).  I then gave you some good news...due to how hard you've worked on these essays, I am going to replace the unit test with a film study!  We began watching Finding Forrester today and will analyze how this film is both similar to and different from our novel.

Handouts:

Vocab List #3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eheRb2TEqS60HRKgBXEdZuzvT6OlOHOOxti0dkzIM6Y/edit?usp=sharing

Homework:

Vocabulary definitions and sentences check tomorrow in class.

Vocab Quiz Thursday

Final Essay Day

Hi All,

Today was the last day to work on our essays!  Essays are due tomorrow.  We spent time with peers editing rough drafts today.  Every essay was edited at least twice, and then each student made an editing plan for the changes that need to be made. 

**Look over your essay assignment for the order of essay components to be handed in tomorrow.

Handouts:

Peer Editing Checklist (We did two of these):https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhVlZwa3N3MzMyMG8/view?usp=sharing

Essay Editing Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbwi568tCiaqMBw5OOknTmoxS7B4bDUIAURa6YcvtuY/edit?usp=sharing

Conclusion Day

Hi All,

Today in class I taught how to write an effective conclusion for a literary essay.  We then went to the lab and you had time to write out your conclusions.

Homework:

Essay Drafts Due Monday (we will have a peer editing day)

Good Copy Essay Packages Due Tuesday

Handouts:

Analysis of a Conclusion: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Ome3JR_RER2AfhPloMwxAl0Du7FtgjqdjV_to3Z0fs/edit?usp=sharing

Body Paragraphs Day 2

Hi all,

Today in class we discussed the end of the novel.  We then went to the computer lab to continue working on our body paragraphs.

Remember that each body paragraph is a literary paragraph like the ones we have written in class.  Each paragraph must have a topic sentence (that relates to your thesis) and points of explanation and evidence that support your topic sentence.

We will work on conclusions tomorrow.

No handouts today.

Body Paragraphs

Hi All,

Today in class we learned about writing body paragraphs for our essays.  We then spent the remainder of class time in the computer lab writing our body paragraphs.  We will have another day in the lab tomorrow to finish writing the bodies of our essays.

Handouts:

Analysis of a Body Paragraph:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iRCXIFtiVH99MkEQ72Sz8ZWYb_acbP3WwfuRJoVHzms/edit?usp=sharing

Introductions

Hi All,

Today I collected chapter questions #3 and you brought your essay outlines to class.  I gave a lesson on how to write an introduction for a literary essay.  We then went to the computer lab and spent the block writing our introductions.  I checked each person's thesis statement while we were in the lab.  If you used your time wisely today, you should have no homework.

Handouts:

Analysis of an Introduction:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ck9QGsgaEOdZVM4A9HHvx6M65DEuXmmOyO8xdmBmotM/edit?usp=sharing

Essay Outline Day

Hi All,

Today in class you completed your vocab quiz.  We then used the entire block to work on essay outlines and your chapter questions (both due Tuesday).  Remember that an essay outline is not a word for word breakdown of your essay but merely an overview of your ideas.  We can then make those ideas more specific next week as we work on each part of the essay.

On Tuesday I will be checking each and every one of your thesis statements and we will be writing our introductions together.

Homework:

1.  Finish reading the novel

2.  Chapter questions due Tuesday

3.  Essay outlines due Tuesday

You may already have completed the above in class today, so hopefully there is not much homework for your long weekend.  Enjoy!

The Structure of an Essay

Hi All,

Today was a busy day for us.  We started with a vocabulary check in preparation for your vocab quiz tomorrow.

I then spent the block carefully going through the structure of a five paragraph essay with you.  I handed out the literary essay assignment for the novel, but we will be working step by step through the essay writing together in class.

I put a sample essay outline on the board, and we discussed the way to put an outline together.  We spent some time working on your outlines, and I checked as many thesis statements as I could today.  I will be looking at all of your thesis statements by the end of the block on Tuesday.

You will be given a large chunk of class time tomorrow to finish your outlines.  These outlines are not meant to be a completion of your essay, but a compilation of your ideas and where you are heading.  You may also work on your chapter questions tomorrow in class as well.

Next week, we will spend each day in the computer lab.  I will be teaching you about writing and introduction on Tuesday, and you will write your own introduction that day in class.  We will spend Wednesday and Thursday working on your body paragraphs and Friday on your conclusion.  We will peer edit and submit essays the following week.

The structure of this assignment should drastically reduce the amount of homework you have (assuming you use your class time wisely).  There will be no USSR next week in order to give you EVEN MORE TIME to get your work done.

HOMEWORK:

Study for your vocab quiz:  Tomorrow

Read until end of chapter "Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"

Chapter Questions:  Due Tuesday (class time to finish these tomorrow)

Essay Outline:  Due Tuesday (class time to finish these tomorrow)


HANDOUTS:

Literary Essay Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iBBdTZ8L7O6CNXgOk1SqdWAG-rEUsL4Z9n-nUaNpylI/edit?usp=sharing

Literary Essay Assignment:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vnAyNAG6D_ScgbUfN3AyHdpy4eFAmiHdkFAkBIm3Hdc/edit?usp=sharing

Sample Essay Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2JLnwQWT0tLx03DTVesIfYinW99WWJJ6DGoRmjDQwA/edit?usp=sharing

Literary Essay Guidelines:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ijoehNYUSakJWABI6Z7kPzmABvvj4Beg0uCzkeC9rM/edit?usp=sharing

The Structure of a 5 Paragraph Essay: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwheGxuOGlIQ29NVkU/view?usp=sharing

5 Paragraph Essay Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhNGVyUkVCSlBzWmc/view?usp=sharing

Discussion

Hi All,

LITERARY PARAGRAPHS DUE!

Today in class we had a lengthy discussion about what has been happening in the novel lately.  We then completed a quick write and made "quick lists" like Junior does in the novel to deal with difficult situations.

Quick Lists Activity:

Make 3 separate lists of at least 10 things like Junior does in the novel.  Underneath your lists, write 50-100 words on why you believe Junior does this.
If you were away, hand me this tomorrow.

Remaining class time was given to work on vocabulary or chapter questions.


Homework:

Vocab homework check tomorrow and quiz on Friday.

Chapter Questions #3 due Tuesday.

Rough Draft Editing

Hi all,

Today in class we discussed the chapters read for homework.  We then reviewed the structure of a literary paragraph again and spent time editing and revising our rough drafts.

You should now only need to type out your good copy paragraph, as the rest of the work was done in class.

Homework:

1.  Good copy of your essay is due tomorrow (Wednesday).  Please type, double space and 12 pt Times New Roman font (as with all good copies).
Staple together in the following order to hand in:
-Your good copy
-Your outline
-Your rough draft
-Your peer edit checklist
-Your editing plan

2.  Vocab quiz on Friday (homework check on Thursday)

3.  Chapter questions #3 due next Tuesday.

Handouts:  Editing sheets can be collected from me in class.

Rough Drafts

Hi all,

Today in class I collected chapter questions #2 and we discussed the chapter "Reindeer Games" that you read for homework.

I handed out vocab list #2 (vocab quiz Friday), and we spent the remainder of class formatting our paragraph ideas into an outline and rough draft.

I also handed out chapter questions #3, but don't worry, they are not due until next Tuesday :)  

Homework:

Rough Drafts: (Due tomorrow)

Read: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree" and "Red vs White" chapters.

Vocab #2 Homework Check (Not until Thursday, April 7th)

Chapter Questions #3 (Due Tuesday, April 12th)

Handouts:

Vocab List #2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19A2UxE-KbwO4gcx-w_Vty2sUksTXhLQkJ2-dlLbJ7II/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter Questions #3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cf6wRjs5mn1BD8OMpZyf3aYKNskyQrI7H2e4Rk-G61c/edit?usp=sharing

Literary Paragraph

Hi All,

Today in class you handed in your cartoon assignments.  We then completed a quick write, and since this was the fifth quick write, you handed in your five completed quick write assignments.

We spent the remainder of class time reviewing how to write a literary paragraph, and analyzing the characters in the story.  I handed out paragraph outlines, and you have the opportunity to get a head start on your outline if you choose. Outlines will assist with your paragraph draft, which is due on Tuesday.

Handouts:

Paragraph Assignment:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/14yf9Yr1b_5-mlJyB1UQ-UUdqvVIntAL-bW55F62dCko/edit?usp=sharing

Character Analysis Sheet (to help you find quotes to support the traits of tolerance and acceptance in your chosen character):  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhOUNaXzZKN3lTUWM/view?usp=sharing

Homework:

Chapter questions: Due Monday

Read Chapter titled "Reindeer Games"

Paragraph Outline and Draft:  Due Tuesday (class time will be given on Monday)