Monday-Show-not-tell writing for Scary moment

Objectives:

-Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.

--Identify the elements of a narrative, analyze a prompt, and begin to map out student’s own hero’s journey (as it relates to their  life)

-Describe a childhood memory using show-not-tell writing and sensory imagery by writing a paragraph

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: formidable

Bellwork Vocab: distress

Writing: Childhood memories Scary moment

Blog post: https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTkxNjcyNzkzNlpa

HW:

Honors: One dialectical journal entry due tomorrow

Friday-The Chase

Objectives:

-Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.

-Discuss the effects of the lotus on Odysseus’ men's’ ability to complete their goal

-Identify how the hero’s journey archetype is represented in the short story “The Chase” by Annie Dilliard

Agenda:

Turn in week 1 Odyssey work packets

Bellwork Vocab: immortal

Bellwork Vocab: adversity

The Chase by Annie Dillard Dissect according to stages of hero’s journey

Hero’s journey graphic

Writing: Childhood memories via Google classroom

Homework:

Honors read extra novel and explore Motif, write Motif DJ #1 due Tuesday 11/1

Thursday-I Am Laertes Son & The Lotus Eaters

Objectives:

-Use "I Am Laertes' Son" as a mentor text and write a poem about where you come from.

Agenda:

The Odyssey: “I am Laertes’ son” and "The Lotus Eaters"

Where I’m From activity

“The Lotus Eaters”

HW:  

All: Finish “The Lotus Eaters”

Honors students: get copy of extra novel by tomorrow and bring to class to show Mrs. Capen

Wednesday-Calypso, the sweet Nymph

Objectives:

-Predict what “Calypso the Sweet Nymph” will be about based on your observations of a painting.

-Differentiate between different types of imagery in “Calypso” and record your classifications on the worksheet provided.

-Synthesize parts of the story by answering two questions.

-Revisit the first painting and Draw conclusions about what is really happening by writing a shot-not-tell piece about the scene.

Agenda:

-SKILL: IMAGERY

“Calypso, the sweet nymph”  

Visual of Calypso,slides 25 & 28

HW:  Finish “Calypso”

Tuesday-Tell The Story

Objectives:

-Practice how to write about a topic using imagery on a public blog post.

-Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from The Odyssey

Agenda:

Part One: The Wanderings

“Tell the story”

Activity - diction to describe Odysseus

show-not tell

HW: Finish Tell the Story

Monday-The Hero's Journey

Objectives:

Take notes on elements of Hero’s Journey

Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Agenda:

Intro to The Odyssey power point

“The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages”

TED Talk on Hero’s Journey
The Odyssey appointment clock
The Odyssey appointment clock set up ppt.

HW:  

The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

Friday-Introduction to The Odyssey power point and notes

Objectives:

Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint

Agenda:

Intro to The Odyssey

Power point notes worksheet

The Odyssey Appointment Clocks set-up

Homework:

None

Thursday-Lit Circle Timed Essay

Objectives:

Students will analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  They will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about their Lit Circle books selecting evidence to support their claim.

Agenda:

-Lit Circle Timed Writing

Homework:
-Turn in lit circle novels to Mrs. Capen (if you borrowed one of hers) or the school library

Wednesday-Prep for lit circle timed writing

Objectives:

- Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement

-Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Agenda:

-Collect evidence to prepare for the timed writing tomorrow

Homework:

-Prepare for timed writing tomorrow, finish the salmon colored ES collector, finish paraphrased ES and write your analysis.

Monday-Lit Circle Book Review & Essay prompt breakdown

Objectives:

- Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement

-Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

-Diagram a teacher-created sample, identifying the parts of the essay

Agenda:

-Lit Circle #5

Final Book Review

-Lit Circle Timed Writing prompt and sample

Homework:

-Finish reading lit circle novel TONIGHT.  Timed writing essay for lit circle novel this Thursday 10/20

Friday-Vlog viewing, wrap up of quarter one

Objectives:

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.

Agenda:

-Presentation of Vlogs

-Grade reflection via Google classroom

Homework:

-Finish reading lit circle novels by Tuesday 10/18.  Timed writing is Thursday 10/20

Thursday-Lit circle #4 Edit Vlogs and upload to blog pages

Objectives:
Collaborate with group members to construct a book review Vlog
Write an introduction to the Vlog and post onto blog pages

Agenda:
-Work on and edit Vlogs for one hour, adding captions, voice over, music, etc.
-Write the Introduction to Vlog directions
-Publish Vlog on each group member's blog, must be posted by 8:00 pm tonight

Homework:
-Continue to read lit circle novel, must finish reading novel by Tuesday 10/18

Wednesday-Continue to work on Vlog project-due Friday

Objectives:

Construct an original Vlog with group mates about lit circle novel

Agenda:

Work on Creating a Vlog

HW:

Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Vlogs, due Friday

Timed writing for lit circle novel is next Thursday 10/20

Tuesday-Lit circle # 2 and Continue to work on Vlogs due Friday

Objectives: Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in their lit circle books.  Apply their understanding of their reading to  various selected themes making connections between events in their books and themes.

BELLWORK:

Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Theme

Any remaining time work on Vlogs due on Friday

HW:

Read for Lit Circle #4
Vlog group project-due Friday 10/14

Monday-Introduction to Vlogging project due this Friday 10/14

Objectives:

Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in their lit circle books.  Apply their understanding of their reading to  various selected themes making connections between events in their books and themes.

Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing

Modify ES’s from conflict worksheet into paraphrases

Agenda:
-Paraphrase practice

-Introduce vlog requirements and Creating a Vlog to be completed via google classroom

HW:

-Read for Lit Circle 3 tomorrow

-Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet due tomorrow
-bring any props you need to work on the Vlog tomorrow, Wednesday, Thursday

Friday-Lit Circle #2 Conflict

Objectives:

-Collaborate on analyzing elements of their Lit Circle book. -Using self created Discussion Questions, lit circle team members share and write responses to discussion questions applying  level 1, 2 and 3 Costas levels of thinking. .

Agenda:

Paraphrase practice in groups

Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict

HW:

Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet
Honors students-Get your parent's signature on the level change form, turn in ASAP.

Wednesday-Paraphrasing and revising TKAM essays

Objectives:

Identify the requirements of successful paraphrasing. Practice constructing paraphrase ESs.

Revise TKAM essays to meet competency

Agenda:

-Introduction to Paraphrasing

-TKAM essays will be returned, students that need to revise will work with Mrs. Capen. Students that do not need to revise will work on Choosing a Favicon and About My Blog Section

-Lit Circle reading time, complete Characterization worksheet

Homework:

Read lit circle books and complete Characterization worksheet due Friday

Tuesday-Lit Circle #1

Objectives:

Compare and draw conclusions about Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group

Agenda:

-Google Classroom:-Go over Anatomy of a post

-BELLWORK: Lit Circle #1

-lit Circle #1 Indirect Characterization

- Google Classroom: Commenting

HW:  Read for Lit Circle #2

Characterization worksheet

Monday-Blog set-up for Literature Circles

Objectives:

-Students will be introduced to the concept of blogging within the classroom.

-Sign a digital contract

BELLWORK:

-Finish 42

-Introduce Blogging

-Student Blog Reference Sheet & have students sign digitally

-Creating a Blog today is the only day to work on and set up your blog, so use your time wisely
-Read lit circle book silently

HW:

Read lit circle novel and finish the  Discussion Questions Lit circle HW due tomorrow