Monday, 8/12/13

1. Monday, 8/12/13 Figurative Language & Poetic Devices in…“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost Good morning! Please remember to get your folder. Take a set and begin working on your “first five” for today. Agenda First Five Vocabulary DOL Grammar Targets (7 due Friday) Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Exit Ticket

2. First Five Monday

3. Vocabulary • superfluous • Ex. The speaker’s explanation of the process was superfluous; the audience already understood the objective. • Bonus! • Decide whether each word below is a synonym or antonym of superfluous: • Extra, inessential, bare, wasteful, necessary, minimal, extravagant, surplus, sparse, scanty

4. DOL • Will you read the novel the martian chronicle or will you read the magazine article scientific mysteries over the weekend? • I will lay down for a while and then go watch the movie saving private ryan.

5. Grammar • Personal Pronouns • Remember: A pronoun is a word that takes the place of one or more nouns. Pronouns are used to eliminate repetition in speaking or writing. • • Example: Rachel and Joey ran around the track until they got too tired. • • They replaces the repetition of Rachel and Joey. • • A pronoun that can be used instead of naming someone or a group of people is a personal pronoun.

6. Figurative Language & Poetic Devices • EQ: How are figurative language devices used in literature and poetry? • SU: KWL • Topic: Fig. Language & Poetry • Complete the first two sections

7. Figurative Language & Poetic Devices • Please see your notes. • http://www.schooltube.com/video/25f94ead46f194e665a4/Figurative%20language • Think of examples with your group. • Think, Pair, Share • What type of language is used in poetry? • What other things do you think of when you consider poetry? • Elements • http://www.wjcc.k12.va.us/tms/faculty-staff/facultywebsites/elements-of-poetry/elements%20of%20poetry%20power%20point_files/frame.htm • Do any of these look familiar?

8. Poetry in the Real World • How are figurative language and poetry elements used in daily life? • Word Splash

9. Songs! • Your assignment: • Bring in a song that you like. • Include the lyrics to the song. • Links can be posted online. • Be prepared to share your song with the class. • Share song?

10. Wrap Up • Complete the final section of the KWL. What did you learn today? • This is your ticket out the door today.

11. Tuesday, 8/13/13 Good morning! Please remember to get your folder. Take a set and begin working on your “first five” for today. Agenda First Five Vocabulary DOL Grammar Targets (7 due Friday) Figurative Language & Poetic Devices: The Road Not Taken Exit Ticket

12. First Five Tuesday

13. Vocabulary • emulate • Ex. Many kids try to emulate their favorite movie stars by copying their fashions. • Bonus: EMULATE : COPY :: • A) praise : embarrass • B) challenge : complete • C) repair : mend • D) divert : focus • E) ignite : extinguish • Now, use emulate in a sentence of your own!

14. DOL • Juan and me have ate our dinners therefore well carry the boxes to the garage. • Unless you lay down for a while you’ll faint from exhaustion.

15. Grammar • Pronouns & Antecedents • Recall that a pronoun is used to avoid unnecessary repetition. The word that the pronoun replaces is called its antecedent. • Example: Veronica loves her new MP3 player. She uses it every day. • Veronica is the antecedent for her and she. The MP3 player is the antecedent for it. • Underline the pronouns, and circle their antecedents. • 1. Mrs. Edwards always writes her comments at the end of the essays. • 2. Jorge and Derek said then need a ride to school in the morning. • 3. The gym was decorated more than it had been in previous years. • 4. The mother woke up her children before they could wake up on their own. • 5. Miranda failed her math test, so she will retake it next week. • BONUS: Find the FANBOYS!

16. Figurative Language & Poetic Devices in…“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost • EQ: How are figurative language and poetic devices utilized by writers? • SU: Read “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost • What poetic devices can you find? Mark them with a dry erase marker. • Think, Group, Share

17. Figurative Language & Poetic Devices in…“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost • Now, take another look. We’ve identified the figurative language and poetic devices. Why do you think they were used? In other words, what purpose do they serve? • Each team will be assigned a stanza of the poem to analyze. • Group #5: Consider the poem as a whole (the big picture) • Look for: • Figurative Language • Poetic Devices • Discuss: • How does Frost use them? • How do they contribute to the poem?

18. Figurative Language & Poetic Devices in…“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost • Wrap Up: What does this poem mean to you? • Develop a well-constructed paragraph about what you think this poem means. • Include EVIDENCE to support your ideas. • Ways to introduce evidence… • When the author writes, “…” • “…” indicates … • ***This will be what we discuss in class tomorrow. Begin to write down your thoughts as your TOTD today • Begin to consider an upcoming project • What is your “Road Not Taken”? • Song Project Sign Up

19. Wednesday, 8/14/13 Good morning! Please remember to get your folder. Take a set and begin working on your “first five” for today. Agenda First Five Vocabulary DOL Grammar STAR Reading Test I know you don’t want to. It’s our turn. Please do your best!

20. First Five Wednesday

21. Vocabulary • assiduous • Ex. She was not a natural athlete, but with assiduous effort she became the best soccer player at the school. • Bonus: Name a synonym for assiduous • Now, use assiduous in a sentence of your own.

22. DOL • I and my brother seen the movie liberty heights at the majestic theater. • There are two students who are reading the short story called the open boat they’ll share it in Class.

23. Grammar • Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns • Reflexive and intensive pronouns are formed by adding –self or –selves to personal pronouns. • Examples: • I usually make myself dinner if my parents work late. (reflexive) • I myself do not enjoy biking. (intensive) • Underline each reflexive and intensive pronoun. Then decide if each one is reflexive (R) or intensive (I). • 1. The girl I babysit for finally learned to tie her shoes herself. ______ • 2. You yourself can come to the benefit dance tomorrow night. ______ • 3. Andrei bought himself new soccer cleats. ____ • 4. The officer herself wrestled the criminal to the ground. _____ • 5. I couldn’t find myself in our class picture. _____

24. STAR Test • Complete the STAR Reading assessment. • When you are finished, go to the class webpage and link to the blog. Follow the link to the Literacy Works Multiple Intelligence Assessment. • Write down your top three results when you are finished. • Work on Targets.

25. Thursday, 8/15/13 Good morning! Please remember to get your folder. Take a set and begin working on your “first five” for today. Agenda First Five Vocabulary DOL Grammar Targets (7 due Friday) “The Road Not Taken” Project! Exit Ticket

26. First Five Thursday

27. Vocabulary • Conform • Ex. In order to conform to the stated school dress code, all young men had to wear ties. • Bonus: • Select the word that is the most closely related in meaning to conform. • (A) challenge (B) reward (C) agree (D) disagree • Chose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning. • (A) obey (B) affirm (C) omit (D) differ

28. DOL • Anna exclaimed don’t touch that hot frying pan. • I should of wore them running shoes but I returned them back to my sister.

29. Grammar • Indefinite Pronouns • Indefinite pronouns refer to unnamed people or things. The don not usually have definite antecedents. • Examples: • Everyone I invited is coming to the party. • Have you seen anybody from class? • List as many indefinite pronouns as you can below. Then use three of them in a sentences of your own.

30. “The Road Not Taken”by Robert Frost • EQ: How are figurative language and poetic devices utilized by writers? • SU: • 1. Get out your copy of the poem and review your notes. Think about what you think this poem really means. You may discuss your ideas with your group.

31. Supporting Your Statements with Evidence • We are going to have a discussion about this poem and what it really means together as a class. Before we do that, there are some things to talk about. • Show Me the Evidence • Why should we do this? • How can you back up what you say with evidence? • See the purple notes. • Do you have any other ideas? • Accountable Talk • Why should we do this? • How can using this promote quality discussion? • See the purple notes. • Do you have any other ideas?

32. “The Road Not Taken” by Robert FrostWhat does it mean??? • There are two schools of thought regarding this poem. • One group thinks that Frost indicates that he is happy with his choice(s). • One group thinks that Frost indicates that he regrets his choice(s). • Working in a group, develop a well-constructed argument about what you think this poem means. One team will take the position each school of thought. • Include EVIDENCE to support your ideas. • Develop a strong argument as a group. How are you going to back it up? *You can use the supplementary materials of your choice. • Be prepared for a counter-argument and/or questioning from the other group. • Prepare the following: • Argument (on your side) • How are you presenting this? • Questions for the other side • Answers to any questions you may be asked

33. Wrap Up • Show Mrs. B what you have for your debate and your plan to complete anything that is not yet prepared. • Homework: Due Tomorrow (Friday) • What is your “road less traveled?” • 7 Targets

34. Friday, 8/16/13 Good morning! Please remember to get your folder. Take a set and begin working on your “first five” for today. Agenda First Five The Giver DOL, Vocab. & Grammar Quiz Targets “The Road Not Taken” Exit Ticket

35. First Five • Friday

36. The Giver by Lois Lowry • Book check-out • Reading Guide • Chapter 1-6 DUE WEDNESDAY • Comprehension Strategies (see next slide) • Use these to help you understand better when you are reading. 

37. Comprehension Strategies • Questioning • Who • What • When • Where • Why • How • Making Connections • Text to self • Text to text • Text to world • Summarizing • Make a shortened summary with the main ideas and important details. • Predicting • Think about what will happen next. Why do you think that will happen next? • Visualizing • Make a mental image/movie as you read. Try to imagine what the people an places look like. • Inferring • Take what you know and evidence from the text to make inferences about the reading.

38. DOL, Grammar & Vocab Quiz • This is your last chance to ask questions before the quiz. • Do you understand why we made all of the corrections to DOLs? • Do you have any questions about vocabulary and/or grammar? • When you are finished: • 1. Work on Friday writing activity (separate sheet of paper) • 2. You may read silently. • Please remember, there is NO TALKING!

39. “The Road Not Taken” by Robert FrostWhat does it mean??? • You have 15 minutes to finish up anything that needs to be prepared for your debate. • Argument (on your side) • How are you presenting this? • Questions for the other side • Answers to any questions you may be asked

40. Let’s Debate!

41. Wrap Up: “The Road Not Taken” • 1. Now that you have analyzed and debated the meaning of this poem, what do you think it is really all about? • Support what you say with evidence!  • 2. What did you learn from this experience?