English 3P Honors Weekly Updates: 2.6-2.10

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Monday: Introduction to Realism

Unit Goal:

Write an analytical essay that examines the ways in which post-Civil War writers use the elements of REALISM to present and emphasize a variety of themes in response to industrialization, urban growth, and social change.

Today’s Objective:  Discuss Realism

I. Semester 2 Equity Cards II. Pre-Reading: What is reality according to Plato’s Allegory of the Cave ?III.  Reading: Introduction to Realism

Homework: Read “America Transformed” pp. 329-330 in textbook prepare for 3-2-1 Check In: (3 important details from reading, 2 terms or big ideas, 1 question)

Tuesday: Introduction to Realism: Historical Context

Unit Goal:

Write an analytical essay that examines the ways in which post-Civil War writers use the elements of REALISM to present and emphasize a variety of themes in response to industrialization, urban growth, and social change.

Today’s Objective:  Define Realism and explain its causes.

I.  Pre-Reading: 3-2-1 Check In on “America Transformed” pp. 329-330 in Textbook Reading: Introduction to Realism

Homework: N/A

Wednesday: Introduction to Realism-Aesthetic and Philosophical features

Unit Goal:

Write an analytical essay that examines the ways in which post-Civil War writers use the elements of REALISM to present and emphasize a variety of themes in response to industrialization, urban growth, and social change.

Today’s Objective:  Identify the features of Realism and compare it to Romanticism.  

I. Reading: Introduction to Realism, Video II.  Post Reading: What is realism? Gallery Walk Quotes

Homework: N/A

Thursday: Introduction to Jacob Riis

Unit Goal:

Write an analytical essay that examines the ways in which post-Civil War writers use the elements of REALISM to present and emphasize a variety of themes in response to industrialization, urban growth, and social change.

Today’s Objective:  Describe background and contributions of Jacob Riis to Realism as an artistic movement.  

I. Pre- Writing :Video II.  Speaking: Gallery Walk Debrief III.  Writing: What is realism?  IV: Introduction to Jacob Riis: Jacob Riis Photographs

Homework: N/A

Friday: Jacob Riis and How the Other Half Lives

Unit Goal:

Write an analytical essay that examines the ways in which post-Civil War writers use the elements of REALISM to present and emphasize a variety of themes in response to industrialization, urban growth, and social change.

Today’s Objective:  Describe background and contributions of Jacob Riis to Realism as an artistic movement.  

I. Pre- Reading: Jacob Riis Presentation & Videos II: Reading: Genesis of the Tenement” an essay from How the Other Half Lives III. Post-Reading SOAPS & Summary

Homework: Finish Summary & SOAPS & Prepare for a Progress Check on Tuesday when we return from 3 day weekend!