Month: September 2016

MONDAY: Post-Reading “Balboa” by Sabina Murray

Objective: After CLOSE READING: students will be able to determine themes by analyzing characterization and structure including the use of flashback and foreshadowing.  

Agenda: 1.) Notebook Set-Up 2.) Finish “Balboa” and determine Examples of Flashback & Flashforward  3.) SOAPS Discussion using Lines of Communication

Handouts: SOAPS & Summary Template

Homework: Annotated Bibliography for Summer Reading Research Project Due TODAY 9.26 @ 4 p.m.

 

TUESDAY: POST READING BALBOA & Reading “Indian Boy Love Song”

Objective: After CLOSE READING “Balboa” scholars will evaluate THEME and Use of POINT OF VIEW & IMAGERY to convey TONE by participating in SOAPS discussion.

Agenda: 1.) Summary Quick Check 2.) SOAPS for “Balboa” by Sabina Murray

Handouts: SOAPS

Homework: 1.) Read “Mother Tongue” 2.) Write THESIS Statement for Summer Reading Research Project: Post on Google Classroom by Friday 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: “Indian Boy Love Song” by Sherman Alexie

Objective: After Reading “Indian Boy Love Song” students will evaluate the theme and use of IMAGERY  to convey TONE.  

Agenda: “Indian Boy Love Song” Quick Analysis 2.) Summer Reading Research Project: Task 3 Thesis Statements

Handouts: Literary Analysis Thesis Guide

Homework: 1.) Read “Mother Tongue” & Summarize 2.) Write THESIS Statement for Summer Reading Research Project: Post on Google Classroom by Friday 4 p.m.

THURSDAY: Read”Blaxicans” by Richard Rodriguez

Objective: After Reading “Blaxicans” and “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan scholars will evaluate author’s CLAIMS, PURPOSE, and use of IRONY in argumentative essays.

Agenda: 1.)  Research Project Task 3: Thesis Statement Mini Lesson 2.) Close Read ““Blaxicans””  3.) TICKET OUT: What is the central claim of Rodriguez’s essay?

Handouts: N/A

Homework: 1.) Read “Mother Tongue” 2.) Write THESIS Statement for Summer Reading Research Project: Post on Google Classroom by Friday 4 p.m.

FRIDAY: Post Read “Blaxicans” by Richard Rodriguez

Objective: By completing a progress check on “Blaxicans” and “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan scholars will provide evidence of  their ability to evaluate author’s CLAIMS, PURPOSE, and use of IRONY in argumentative essays.  

Agenda: 1)  Post Thesis Statement 2.) Philosophical Chairs 3.) Conversation Debrief

Handouts: N/A

Homework: 1.) Write THESIS Statement for Summer Reading Research Project: Post on Google Classroom by Friday 4 p.m. Progress Check on Monday will Cover “Mother Tongue” and “Blaxicans”

 

Monday: William Bradford Progress Check 

Objective: Write short essay that identifies central ideas of foundational text and analyzes use of IMAGERY AND ALLUSION as support.  

Agenda: Complete Progress Check

Handouts: N/A

Homework: NOTEBOOK CHECK Due FRIDAY & Annotated Bibliography for Summer Reading Research Project Due MONDAY 9.26

Tuesday: William Bradford Progress Check Revision

Objective: Write short essay that identifies central ideas of foundational text and analyzes use of IMAGERY AND ALLUSION as support.  

Agenda: 1.) Coming to America Learning Scale 2.) Progress Check Revision3.) How to write an annotated bibliography

Handouts: Annotated bibliography Instructions

Homework: NOTEBOOK CHECK Due FRIDAY & Annotated Bibliography for Summer Reading Research Project Due MONDAY 9.26

Wednesday: Pre-Reading “Balboa” by Sabina Murray

Objective: Describe the influence of the author’s background and the on-going influence of the work’s ideas on the American canon.  

Agenda: 1.) Vocabulary & Tone Preview 2.) Author’s & Subject’s Background, 3.) Ticket Out: Use Background to Predict author’s view

Handouts: Vocabulary Preview

Homework: NOTEBOOK CHECK Due FRIDAY & Annotated Bibliography for Summer Reading Research Project Due MONDAY 9.26

Thursday: Reading “Balboa” by Sabina Murray

Objective:After CLOSE READING “Balboa” by Sabina Murray students will be able to determine themes by analyzing characterization and structure including the use of flashback and foreshadowing.  

Agenda: 1.) How to write a bibliography  Video Guide 2.) Characterization & Character Traits 3.) Close Read “Balboa” pp. 77-83 with Focus on Characterization

Handouts: Dialectical Journal

Homework: NOTEBOOK CHECK Due FRIDAY & Annotated Bibliography for Summer Reading Research Project Due MONDAY 9.26

Friday: Post-Reading “Balboa” by Sabina Murray

Objective: After CLOSE READING: students will be able to determine themes by analyzing characterization and structure including the use of flashback and foreshadowing.  

Agenda: 1.) Flashback & Flashforward 2.) Summarize “Balboa” by Sabina Murray 3.) Literary Discussion using Lines of Communication

Handouts: Summary Template

Homework: NOTEBOOK CHECK Due TODAY & Annotated Bibliography for Summer Reading Research Project Due MONDAY 9.26