Show not Tell Writing

Objectives:

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

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

Examine multiple representations of a cyclops, write observations, and make predictions about Odysseus’ encounter with the cyclops

Agenda:

Vocab:  foremost and supplication

Show not Tell writing, complete slides 1-6

Show not tell activity

The Cyclops Film Clip

HW:

Nothing, enjoy your Halloween!

Vocab quiz and The Cyclops

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

Agenda:

Vocab Review

Vocab Quiz on Illuminate: Odyssey Vocab Quiz 1
Introduce dialogue

“The Cyclops” and gather evidence of characterization

HW:

All: Finish The Cyclops and Finish reading “The Cyclops” and gather evidence of characterization

Honors: One dialectical journal entry due Wednesday 11/1

I Am Laertes' Son and Where I'm From poem

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: adversary and Vocab: implacable

“I am Laertes’ son”

Handout Where I’m From activity
Turn in Week 1 Odyssey Packet

HW:  

1. Read “The Lotus Eaters” and complete HW assignment

2. Study for Vocabulary test . On Monday

-Honors only: begin reading and identifying specific motifs for their novel.  First dialectical journal entry due Wednesday 11/1 Honors Motif Examples

“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:

Bellwork Vocab: detain

“Calypso, the sweet nymph”  

Visual of Calypso,slides 25 & 28

HW:  

Finish “Calypso”

Vocab: mutinous

-Honors students get copy of extra novel by Friday 10/27 and begin reading your novel this weekend

The Odyssey “Tell the story”

Objectives:

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

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

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: consent

Review: The Hero’s Journey
Part One: The Wanderings: “Tell the story”

Activity - diction to describe Odysseus

HW:

All: Finish Tell the Story

Honors students: get copy of extra novel by Friday 10/27 and begin reading your novel

Introduction to The Odyssey unit

Objectives:

Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint

Agenda:

Bellwork Vocab: immortal

notes Intro to Odyssey PPT

Intro to The Odyssey ppt

HW:

Complete the following on your own in the vocab packet: Vocab: adversity it will be stamped tomorrow

Lit Circle Timed Writing

Objectives:  Assess my knowledge of themes in my lit circle novel by responding to a prompt

Agenda:  Literature Circle Timed Essay

HW:  None

Essay prep continued

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:

Dissect a sample TKAM Paragraph for the conflict prompt

Review Intro and Conclusion paragraphs

Review Timed Writing Rubric

Finish Evidence Collectors

HW:

Bring the following for tomorrow's timed writing:

-3-4 sheets lined paper

-BLUE OR BLACK INK PEN OR PENCIL

-Earbuds (if you'd like to listen to music while you write)

-Lit circle novel, to be turned in to the library

Grammar Exam and Essay Prep

Objectives:

Assess my knowledge of grammar via a test

Prepare for Friday's essay with evidence collecting

Agenda:

Grammar Exam F17

Work on evidence collectors for Timed Writing and prepare for timed writing

HW:

None

Lit Circle #5

Objectives:

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

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

Agenda:

Grammar Exam F17

Go over prompt.  Complete a Do/What Chart

Go over timed writing scoring rubric and calibrate with class sets of essays

brainstorm ideas and handout evidence collector chart

Work on evidence collectors for Timed Writing and prepare for timed writing.

HW: Finish reading lit circle novel

Lit Circle #4

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

Lesson 2.2 Grammar F17

Lit Circle #4 Discuss Theme Worksheet

HW: Read for lit circle #5 Discussion Questions Lit circle HW

Finish reading lit circle books by Tuesday 10/17

Wrap up Haiti packet

Objectives:

-Identify rhetorical verbs and apply knowledge to Peter Singer’s “Haiti and the Limits of Generosity”

-Identify purpose and claim in  Peter Singer’s “Haiti and the Limits of Generosity”

Agenda:
-Introduction to Paraphrasing

-Quick review Ethos, pathos, logos

-Complete SPAM Square

-Watch video clips on where Haiti is now

HW: Read for lit circle #4

Theme Worksheet

Quarter One Grade Reflection

Objectives:  Identify strengths and weaknesses of study habits and reflect upon Quarter one grade via a google form

Agenda:
Individual conferences with Mrs. Capen/Fill out Grade reflection via Google Classroom
Silent reading, finish Lit circle books by Tuesday 10/17

HW: Read for lit circle #3

Theme Worksheet-due Friday

Haiti Rhetorical Unit, continued

Objectives:

-Identify rhetorical verbs and apply knowledge to Peter Singer’s “Haiti and the Limits of Generosity”

-Identify purpose and claim in  Peter Singer’s “Haiti and the Limits of Generosity”

Agenda:

-Introduce Charting verbs

-Read article again and annotate for what the text is “doing”

-Lit circle reading and working time

HW:

Conflict Worksheet due tomorrow

Lit Circle #2

Objectives:

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

-Write a creative blog post of your choosing about your literature circle novel

-Identify conflicts that occur in your literature circle novel and find textual evidence to support the conflicts.

Agenda:

-Lit Circle #2 Conflict review F17

Begin Conflict Worksheet
-Revise TKAM essays

HW:

1. Read for lit circle #3 Tuesday 10/10 and complete the Conflict Worksheet

2.  Send Mrs. Capen your revised TKAM essay

Types of evidence

Objectives:

-Review types of evidence

Agenda:

Introduce types of evidence and complete the first few paragraphs together.

HW:

Read for Lit Circle #2 Characterization worksheet due tomorrow

Haiti Rhetoric Unit continued

Objectives:

Introduce SPAM square with a focus on speaker and audience

Agenda:

-Read article “Haiti and the Limits of Generosity” and annotate for what the text says

-Explain SPAM Square and fill in: the speaker and the audience only

HW:  Read for Lit Circle #2 Characterization worksheet due Friday, 10/6

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:

Lesson 1: A complete sentence versus a fragment

Lit Circle #1 Indirect Characterization F17

Silent reading

HW:  Read for Lit Circle #2

Characterization worksheet

Intro to Rhetorical Analysis with Haiti Cal Pass article

Objectives: RHETORIC: Identify characteristics of rhetoric / rhetorical analysis

Agenda:

Capen's version of intro to Rhetorical Analysis

Notes Capen's version Intro to Rhetorical Analysis

Haiti PreActivityPieChart

Haiti Fast Facts

HW:

-Extra Credit: Haiti Crossword Puzzle

-Read lit circle book and work on Discussion Questions worksheet due tomorrow for lit circle #1