Tuesday, Jan. 21 - “Araby” CEI paragraph final draft due (handout here) AND Archetype Selfie due (assignment here)
Friday, 1/24 - PSAT Webquest (here) or Alternate Assignment (here) due, AND “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” CEI constructed response (handout here) for peer review
Sunday, 1/26 - Complete the Sadlier Connect activities for Unit 1 vocabulary words by 11:59 p.m.
Upcoming Due Dates:
Monday, 1/27 - Technology packet due - make sure all digital systems & instructions are complete!
Wednesday, 1/29 - First IR book due for book check AND “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” CEI constructed response (handout here) final draft due (You can find some book recommendations here; or visit Goodreads’ “Books Every Teen Should Read.”)
Friday, 1/31 - Take the Unit 1 vocabulary quiz and a Magic Lens level 1 quiz
Resources:
“A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” (text here)
Unit 1 Vocabulary Word List (here)
Monday, January 20 - No School in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 21
Learning Goal(s): Identify and analyze universal symbols; consider how symbols contribute to an author’s purpose, contribute meaningfully to class discussion and practice the procedures for scholarly discussion
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
- Introduce technology packet (Vanbo’s here), due Monday 1/27.
- Introduce Unit 1 Vocabulary words (here) and discuss Sadlier Connect expectations - Unit 1 due Sunday!
- Submit your “Araby” CEI constructed response on theme to the inbox.
- Label the Magic Lens sentence for level 1 (parts of speech).
- Meet in your Archetype groups! Introduce yourself and explain your selfie project. Then, follow the instructions to complete this activity!
- PICK UP a piece of butcher paper and markers.
- On your butcher paper, WRITE your archetype’s name and DECORATE the paper with appropriate symbols to represent the archetype. (You may cut down the butcher paper as needed)
- TAPE/GLUE all group members’ selfies/captions onto the paper.
- WRITE each group member’s name (first name & last initial) on the front of the poster, next to his/her selfie.
- WRITE your class period number.
- TAPE your poster to the wall.
- WRITE your name on your Archetype Selfie assignment sheet/rubric and SUBMIT to the inbox for grading
- Add the Tone/Mood documents (here) to IAN.
- In small groups, complete an analysis of mood and setting in “Araby.” Groups share their work and post on the wall!
- Begin analyzing setting and mood in “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” to construct an individual CEI constructed response (handout here), due for peer review on Friday, 1/24.
- Begin composing your CEI paragraph on setting/mood in “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings”(handout here), due typed in class Friday for peer review.
- Begin setting up digital systems in technology packet, due Monday, 1/27.
- Complete Sadlier Connect vocabulary activities for Unit 1 words, due Sunday, 1/26 by 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday, January 22
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Apply knowledge of parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Agenda:
- Label the Magic Lens sentence for level 1 (parts of speech).
- Introduction to independent reading (ppt here)!
- What is your textual lineage? (handout here)
- Interview a partner with the reading interest inventory (inventory here)
- Introduce the “Still Life” assignment (handout here).
- Pick out your first IR book and bring in for a book check on Wednesday, 1/29.
- Finish yesterday’s plans as needed.
- If time, begin Antigone!
- Introduction to Antigone articles - you will need to read and analyze these in preparation for your embedded assessment for this unit (article 1 here, article 2 here, article 3 here).
- Introduction to classical Greek Theatre:
- Complete the KIQ chart, then discuss your charts in small groups.
- Watch a video on ancient Greek theater (video here)
- View TED video on Greek tragedies and John Green video on Oedipus
- Teacher draws Oedipus family tree on board; students copy down in IANs
- Ponder and Respond: Describe a time you had to stand up for someone or something when it wasn’t necessarily the easiest choice. Explain the situation and how you handled it.
- Read the assignment for Embedded Assessment 2: Writing a Literary Analysis Essay on Characterization and Theme. In your IAN, summarize what you will need to know to complete this assessment successfully. In small groups, create a graphic organizer to represent the skills and knowledge you will need to complete the tasks identified in the Embedded Assessment.
- SB pg. 310: Read sections “Greek Theater” and “Sophocles”; highlight key information (highlight in one color information that you have already learned, and new information in a different color). Participate in a class discussion on important background knowledge before beginning the reading of Antigone.
- SB pg. 311: Analyze character motivations by reading brief descriptions and filling out the chart with your group; class discussion on characters’ feelings and responses to situations.
- As a class, read sections entitled “Tragedy and the Tragic Hero” and “Antigone and Her Family Background.”
- Continue composing your CEI paragraph on setting/mood in “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” (handout here), due typed in class Friday for peer review.
- Select and acquire an IR book, due Wednesday, 1/29
- Set up digital systems in technology packet, due Monday, 1/27.
- Complete Sadlier Connect vocabulary activities for Unit 1 words, due Sunday, 1/26 by 11:59 p.m.
Thursday, January 23
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
- Complete the Magic Lens level 1 practice sentence.
- Complete any Greek Theatre introductory items that were not addressed from yesterday’s plans.
- Groups complete a QHT for the following literary terms:
- stage directions (316)
- stichomythia (319)
- ode (322)
- dynamic/static (326)
- foil (351)
- In your Greek families, continue to read Antigone. As you read, answer the guided reading questions. Your group is responsible for answering all guided reading questions - SHARE THE WORK - this is not an individual effort. (question packet here; rubric here)
- Continue composing your CEI paragraph on setting/mood in “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” (handout here), due typed in class Friday for peer review.
- Select and acquire an IR book, due Wednesday, 1/29
- Set up digital systems in technology packet, due Monday, 1/27.
- Complete Sadlier Connect vocabulary activities for Unit 1 words, due Sunday, 1/26 by 11:59 p.m.
Friday, January 24
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
- Complete the Magic Lens level 1 practice sentence.
- Complete the peer review activity on your constructed response for “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” (handout here) - final draft due Wednesday, 1/29.
- In your Greek families, continue to read Antigone. As you read, answer the guided reading questions. Your group is responsible for answering all guided reading questions - SHARE THE WORK - this is not an individual effort. (question packet here; rubric here)
- Continue revising your CEI paragraph on setting/mood in “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” (handout here); final draft due Wednesday, 1/29
- Select and acquire an IR book, due Wednesday, 1/29
- Set up digital systems in technology packet, due Monday, 1/27.
- Complete Sadlier Connect vocabulary activities for Unit 1 words, due Sunday, 1/26 by 11:59 p.m.