9 th English B & G

1. 9th English B & G Hero’s Journey Schedule: 11/15 – Design “Legend” Posters 11/17 – Begin Campbell – Monomyth (Q 1-3) 11/18-21 – Campbell (Q 4-6) 11/22 – Campbell (Q 7-9) 11/24 – Campbell (Q 10-12) 11/25-28 – Begin “Perseus” What are the magical talismans given to Perseus and how do they help him? (Level 1) Who are Perseus’ mentors and why do they help him? (connect back to fate) (Level 2) What might “eyes” symbolize in this story? (Level 3) How does fate play into this story? (Level 4) 11/29 – Finish “Perseus” / PORTFOLIO Overview (Due 12/12-G, 12/5-B) 12/1-2/5 – Portfolio Work Time… (CHECK-OUT COMPUTERS!!) 12/12-13 – Begin “Odysseus” 12/15 – Finish “Odysseus” / HERO’S JOURNEY ESSAY Overview – can begin over break CHRISTMAS BREAK – Finish Hero’s Journey Novel and re-read your favorite children’s book. Be ready to journal about it after break by relating it to the Hero’s Journey!

2. 9th English B&G 11/29 • JOURNAL: Quick notes on Greek Mythology • Portfolio Overview: • Worth 20% of your grade • Next two blocks we will be working on the portfolio in class • Due on 12/13-G, and 12/12-B • Continue Answering Questions on Persius… • What are the magical talismans given to Perseus and how do they help him? (Level 1) • Who are Perseus’ mentors and why do they help him? (connect back to fate) (Level 2) • What might “eyes” symbolize in this story? (Level 3) • How does fate play into this story? (Level 4) • Remaining Schedule: 12/1-2/5 – Portfolio Work Time… (CHECK-OUT COMPUTERS!!) 12/12-13 – Begin “Odysseus” 12/15 – Finish “Odysseus” / HERO’S JOURNEY ESSAY Overview – can begin over break CHRISTMAS BREAK – Finish Hero’s Journey Novel and re-read your favorite children’s book. Be ready to journal about it after break by relating it to the Hero’s Journey!

3. 9th English B&G 11/25 • Mr. Cook’s Notes: Buddha and Jesus • Edge of Consciousness • Three Temptations • “The Hero’s Adventure” (45 minutes) • Answer 10–12 in your journal (3 short, 1 paragraph responses) • What is the difference between religion and theology? (141) • How is Star Wars a modern myth? (144-146) • How is everybody a hero? (148)

4. 9th English B&G 11/22 • Journal (15 minutes): Discuss a movie you have seen recently that takes the archetype of the hero’s journey (Campbell’s monomyth) and uses it to explore contemporary philosophical issues. • Table Discussions (10 minutes) • Discuss your movie examples and the messages they are trying to express • “The Hero’s Adventure” (45 minutes) • Answer 7–9 in your journal (3 short, 1 paragraph responses) • What is the difference between fairy tales and myths? • How is Jesus an archetypal hero? • How is Buddha an archetypal hero?

5. 9th English B 11/21 • Journal (15 minutes): Discuss how adolescence is an example of The Hero’s Journey using details and example from your own life. • Table Discussions (10 minutes) • Discuss how being a teenager relates to the hero’s journey • “The Hero’s Adventure” (45 minutes) • Answer 4–6 in your journal (3 short, 1 paragraph responses) • What is the middle way? • How are science and myth merging today? • How is Odysseus a hero?

6. 9th English B & G 11/17 • Journal (15 minutes): What is a hero? Use details and examples to support your ideas. • Table Discussions (10 minutes) • Discuss what each person at your table thinks a hero is • “The Hero’s Adventure” (45 minutes) • Answer 1–3 in your journal (3 short, 1 paragraph responses) • How is motherhood a heroic act? • What’s the difference between a hero and a leader? • Why is modern society in need of new heroes? • Remember to behave for the sub next week!

7. 9th English B & G 11/15 • Guided Visualization: Make-up during tutorials. • Group Work (groups of 6): “Legend” posters • Determine 6 steps of the hero’s journey in the poem • Each member draw 1 scene using scratch paper • Divide the poster into 6 sections and draw / paste final draft • Label each step, write your name, and title the poster “Legend” • Homework: Begin reading “The Hero’s Adventure” • Write the four levels of questions in the margins

8. 9th English G 11/11 & B 11/14 • Opinion Article DUE!! • Staple Order: Rubric, Final Draft, Workshopped Rough Draft • Guided Visualization: The Monomyth! (30 minutes) • “Legend” – by Judith Wright (20 minutes) • How is this similar to your novel? • The 10 steps of the Hero’s Journey (10 minutes) • Which of the 10 steps are in Wright’s poem? • Draft Posters for Judith Wright’s Poem (10 minutes) • Each table is assigned a section • Will work on and finish your poster next class!

9. 9th English B & G 11/10 • Peer Workshop (30 minutes) • Read your peer’s opinion column and grade it using the rubric: • (A) Rationale– Look for the following (√ them): • Intended Audience, Purpose, Tone, and examples • (B) Knowledge– Look for their examples (# them): • Do they support their Point with Evidence and Explanations? • Look for Headline, Byline, Date, City, and Block paragraphing • (C) Language– Does their language flow? Do they transition between paragraphs and ideas? Do they use powerful words? (Circle the powerful words) [Box the effective transitions] • (D) Bibliography– Do they cite their sources? Is the bibliography in the correct format and have at least 3 sources? • Revise your rationale and column (40 minutes) • Final Draft DUE NEXT CLASS • Also – Turn-it-in.com: 9B – 4538230, 9G – 4538235 (Password: cook)

10. h English B & G 11/8 • Example Opinion Columns (20 minutes) • “Our Tolerance for Underage Drinking Must Be Zero” • Grade with the Rubric (B,C,D) • STRUCTURE: Hook, Background, 3-5 points (PEE), Conclusion • Composition Work Time (60 minutes) • Rationale: Be sure to explain your intended audience, why the subject is important, what your purpose is, and what key diction you use to establish the tone. • Opinion Column: Consider SoapsTone, and be balanced! • Logos: • Experts: According to (Expert’s Name) in an article from (News Source)… • Anecdotes: Make them PERSONAL if possible • Facts & Statistics: Common knowledge doesn’t need to be cited, but specific research does • Pathos: What sort of emotional language do you want to use? • Ethos: What is the ethical ideal informing your opinion? (express this in the conclusion!) • Rough Draft Due: 11/10 • Final Draft Due: G 11/11 – B 11/14 (Also submit to Turnitin.com) • Turn-it-in.com: 9B – 4538230, 9G – 4538235 (Password: cook)

11. 9th English B 10/20 & G 10/21 • Hero’s Journey Novel: 1st Half Reading Guide DUE!! • Questions 4 Mr. Cook? (5 minutes) • PowerPoint & Rehearsal Time!!! (65 minutes) • Must compile your slides in the correct order • Create an introductory slide (Topic, Presenters’ Names, News-sources) • Each Individual’s presentation must list the following: • News-source, Article Title, Author(s) Names, Publication Date • Individual Presentations: 2 – 4 minutes long • Media Unit Remaining Schedule: • Present Next Class!!

12. 9th English B 10/18 & G 10/20 • Questions 4 Mr. Cook? (5 minutes) • Quick Review of Warrant, Ethos, Pathos • Article Review: Approximately 40 minutes per student • Reading, Questioning, Outline for PowerPoint (Directions on Handout) • You will need to use your “Tools of Persuasion” Sheet & the “Assignment Overview”, which has the outline worksheet • Media Unit Remaining Schedule: • Computers & Work Time • B10/13, 10/17, 10/18, 10/20, 11/3 PRESENT 11/7 • G10/14, 10/18, 10/20, 10/21, 11/3 PRESENT 11/4 • REMINDER: Hero’s Journey Novel Reading Guide Due Thursday, 11/3

13. 9th English B 10/17 & G 10/18 • Media Vocabulary Charades 5 minutes • Pull a slip, read the word, stand up & act out the word • No writing or speaking • You may draw a picture as a last resort • Article Review: Approximately 40 minutes per student • Reading, Questioning, Outline for PowerPoint (Directions on Handout) • You will need to use your “Tools of Persuasion” Sheet & the “Assignment Overview”, which has the outline worksheet • Exit Ticket: 1 Question about Media Unit (Write your name!) • Media Unit Remaining Schedule: • Computers & Work Time • B10/13, 10/17, 10/18, 10/20, 11/3 PRESENT 11/7 • G10/14, 10/18, 10/20, 10/21, 11/3 PRESENT 11/4 • REMINDER: Hero’s Journey Novel Reading Guide Due Thursday, 11/3

14. 9th English B 10/13 & G 10/14 • Example News Article Continued (NEW SEATING CHART) • “Culture of Complicity…” New York Times • SoapsTone (Speaker, Ocassion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, and Tone) • PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) • Logos, Pathos, Ethos (Logic, Emotion, Credibility) • Mr. Cook’s Example PowerPoint Presentation • Quick Review of Rubric Criteria • Students Grade Mr. Cook’s Presentation (Oral Rubric) • Group Project (Research / Present): • Computers & Work Time: • B 10/13, 10/17, 10/18, 10/20, 11/3 PRESENT 11/7 • G 10/14, 10/18, 10/20, 10/21, 11/3 PRESENT 11/4 • REMINDER: Hero’s Journey Reading Guide Due Thursday, 11/3

15. 9th English B 10/10 & G 10/11 • Need to moderate grading on Cornerstone • Will review grades next class! • Group Discussions – 4 Types of Questions (5 min) • What is nuclear power? (L1) • Why do countries use nuclear power? (L2) • What is your opinion about using nuclear power? (L4) • What has influenced that opinion most? (L3) • Media Unit (15 min) • Assignment Overview • Example News Article (25 min) • “Culture of Complicity…” New York Times • Read, analyze, annotate • How do dictionand tonereveal underlying bias?

16. 9th English B&G – 10/3 – 10/7 • Lord of The Flies Cornerstone Assessment • First Class – Pre-writing (Outline, Web, etc.) • Second Class – Write Rough Draft • Final Class – Write Final Draft\ • Double Space!! (Every other line) • Write clearly • Indent paragraphs • NO extra spaces between paragraphs • Heading / Title on the page! • Write on both sides (to save trees) • Staple Order (From top to bottom): • Final Draft, Rough Draft, Pre-writing, Prompt

17. 9th English B&G – 10/3 – 10/7 • B (10/3) & G (10/4) – Commentary Workshop DUE!! • Turn in Workshop WITH YOUR NAME on top!! • Workshopped By: YOUR NAME • Collect Cornerstone Essay Assignment Overview • SILENTLY begin Day 1 (Pre-writing: Outline / Web) • ONLY BULLET POINTS (except Thesis Statement) • Lord of The Flies Cornerstone Assessment • First Class – Pre-writing (Outline, Web, etc.) • Second Class – Write Rough Draft • Final Class – Write Final Draft

18. 9th English Commentary Composition B (9/29) & G (9/30) Today’s Workshop (HOMEWORK BECAUSE OF TYPHOON DAY!) • Understanding of the Text: [Background, Theme, Context, Message] • Do they provide clear backgroundand contextfor the passage? • Do they examine a theme revealed by the passage? Do they examine the message? • Organization: Box Thesis and Effective Transitions • Does the introduction have a clear thesis? • Are there solid transitions between ideas and paragraphs? • Is it all building towards a meaningful conclusion? • Interpretation: Underline explanations of quotes • Are the arguments convincing? • Are the quotes well incorporated? • Do they flow with the writing and are they well explained? • Appreciation of Literary Features: ** literary elements ** • Do they analyze the diction and imagery? • Do they explain the tone and mood? • Formal Use of Language: (Compound / Complex Sentences & Active Verbs) • Varied Syntax • Clear Voice • Active Verbs • Academic Present Tense • No personal pronouns • Literary vocabulary (imagery, tone, mood, diction, structure, etc.) Cornerstone Question: What is one theme that William Golding explores in Lord of the Flies and how does he communicate this theme?

19. 9th English B (9/26) & (G 9/29) • Pre-Writing: Basic Outline • Introduction Writing [Theme, Plot, Context] • Hook, Background, Transition, Thesis • Body Paragraphs [Support your thesis] • Arguments supported by quotes [Point, Evidence, Explanation] • Vary the way you INCORPORATE QUOTES • Always explain your quote (“This shows” etc.) • Make sure the quote actually supports your argument! • Use Transition Word List / Active Verbs • Conclusion [Expand on Theme, focus on MESSAGE] • Handwrite Essay (Begin, Finish on 9/29, 9/30)

20. 9th English B (9/22) & (G 9/23) • Commentary Writing • Basic IB literary elements (5 minutes) • Tone & Mood: Key words! • Transitions & Active Verbs (5 minutes) • The Writing Process: Overview (5 minutes) • Marking Text, or Annotation(30 minutes) • Homework: Finish marking text, review IB literary elements, and research thesis writing.

21. 9th English B (9/19) & (G 9/22) • Mr. Cook Notes: (G – Chapt. 11-12, B – Chapt. 10-12) • These are our final Notes for LOTF! Be sure you take detailed notes and review all your notes for homework in preparation for the CORNERSTONE ESSAY!! • CHAPTER 9 (G on 9/9) • Group-Think / Sacrifice / Ritual (152 – 153) • Life and Death (154) • Chapter 10 • Murder vs. Accident (156 – 157) • Jack and FEAR (159, 160, 161) • Rescue / Savagery vs. Civilization (163, 164) • The Raid (167 -168) • Chapter 11 • Piggy: Diplomacy and Confrontation (171, 172, 177) • Piggy’s death / ROGER (180, 181) • Chapter 12 • Sam’n Eric (188, 194) • Deus Ex Machina(200 – END) • Commentary / Cornerstone Writing Schedule: • Commentary Overview / Annotation (B 9/22) (G 9/23) • Commentary pre-writing / Composition (B 9/26) (G 9/27) • Commentary Composition – Final Draft (B 9/27) (G 9/29) • Commentary Workshop – Grade with Rubric (B 9/29) (G 9/30) • CORNERSTONE ESSAY (B&G October 3-7)

22. 9th English B & G 9/8 • Finish LOTF speeches!! • JOURNAL (20 min): How is Simon a Shaman? Explain the significance of his Shamanic vision using a minimum of 1 quotation to support your ideas. • Silent Work Time: (Read, Vocabulary etc.) • MAP TESTING – [B = 9/12, 9/13] & [G = 9/13, 9/20] • Chapter 9-12 DUE 9/20 (B) – ONLY 2 RESPONSES • Chapter 9 DUE 9/9 (G) – 1 response, Chapter 10,11,12 DUE 9/22 (G) – ONLY 1 Response!! • 20 Vocabulary DUE 9/19 (B) and 9/22 (G) • Commentary / Cornerstone Writing Schedule: • Commentary Overview / Annotation (B 9/22) (G 9/20) • Commentary pre-writing / Composition (B 9/26) (G 9/23) • Commentary Workshop (B 9/27) (G 9/26) • CORNERSTONE ESSAY (B&G October 5-9)

23. Lord of The Flies: Grade 9 Speeches (9-6 & 9-8)

24. 9th English B (9/5) & (G 9/2) • Speech Workshop (Rough Draft DUE!) • Swap speeches with a peer and read the speech (10 min) • Are there 3 rhetorical devices indicated in the speech? • Are there 10 actions in the speech? • Are 5 of the actions explained with a rationale? • Are there 5 Character Notes? • Put a “?” wherever you feel things are not clear. Put a :0) wherever you feel the writing is effective. • Read your speeches out-loud & practice your delivery! (20 min) • Using the Rubric Criteria for “Delivery” look for the following: • Body Language, Voice usage, Gestures, Pacing, Use of “media”, or props (not required) • Are you between 1.5 and 3 minutes? • Begin revising your speeches individually (40 min) • Reminders • Present Speeches on 9/6 and 9/8!!! • Chapter 9 DUE 9/9 (G), and 9/12 (B)

25. 9th English G only (9/1) • Review Response Paragraph Grades (10 min.) • JOURNAL: Sentence Imitation Practice (15 min.) “On the other side of the island, swathed at midday with mirage, defended by the shield of the quiet lagoon, one might dream of rescue; but here, faced by the brute obtuseness of the ocean, the miles of division, one was clamped down, one was helpless, one was condemned” (111). • Silent Work Time: (Read, Speech, etc.) • Reminders • Speech DUE: 9/2 for G, 9/5 for B (In class Work / Rehearse) • Present Speeches on 9/6 and 9/8!!!

26. 9th English B (8/26) & (G 9/1) • Table Discussions: Chapter 8 (20 min) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • JOURNAL: Sentence Imitation Practice “The afternoon wore on, hazy and dreadful with damp heat; the sow staggered her way ahead of them, bleeding and mad, and the hunters followed, wedded to her in lust, excited by the long chase and the dropped blood” (135). • Reminders • Responses DUE • Speech DUE: 9/2 for G, 9/5 for B (In class Work / Rehearse) • Present Speeches on 9/6 and 9/8!!!] • MISSING VOCAB #1: Timm, Josh, Aina, Lilibeth, Johana (partial credit today only!!!)

27. 9th English B & G - 8/25 • Table Discussions: Chapter 7 (20 min) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Reminders • Responses 5-8 Due 8/26 (G), 9/1 (B) • Speech DUE: 9/2 for G, 9/5 for B (In class Work / Rehearse) • Present Speeches on 9/6 and 9/8!!!

28. 9th English B & G - 8/23 • Table Discussions: Chapter 6 (20 min) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Reminders • 20 Vocab Words DUE TODAY!! • Responses 5-8 Due 8/26, 9/1 • Speech DUE: 9/2 for G, 9/5 for B (In class Work / Rehearse) • Present Speeches on 9/6 and 9/8!!!

29. 9th English B (8/22) & (G 8/19) • Chapter Responses: Student Example… (15 min) • Table Discussions: Chapter 5 (20 min) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Reminders • 20 Vocab Words Due 8/23 • Responses 5-8 Due 8/26, 9/1 • Speech DUE: 9/2 for G, 9/5 for B (In class Work / Rehearse) • Present Speeches on 9/6 and 9/8!!!

30. 9th English B & G - 8/18 • Table Discussions: Chapter 4(20 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Lord of the Flies Speech!! (15 minutes) • Speech DUE: 9/2 for G, 9/5 for B (In class Work / Rehearse) • Present Speeches on 9/6 and 9/8!!! • Reminders • 20 Vocab Words Due 8/23 • Responses 5-8 Due 8/26, 9/1

31. 9th English B & G - 8/16 • Vocabulary Quiz (10 minutes) • Table Discussions: Chapter 3 (20 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Reminders • Responses 1-4: 8/18 • 20 Vocab Words Due 8/23 • Responses 5-8 Due 8/26, 9/1

32. 9th English B (8/15) & (G 8/12) • Table Discussions: Chapter 2 (20 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • Reminders (Dee-dee, Timm, Todd, Lilibeth, Alistair, Johana) • Vocabulary Quiz: 8/16 • Responses 1-4: 8/18

33. 9thEnglish B (NEW SEATING CHART) & G - 8/11 • Table Discussions: Chapter 1 (20 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • Reminders • Vocabulary Quiz: 8/16 • Responses 1-4: 8/18

34. 9th English B & G - 8/9 • “How It Feels to be Colored Me” CONTINUED… (30 minutes) • Read, Mark Text, Discuss • Review Reading Guide / Active Reading Strategies • Passage Analysis, Vocabulary, Sentence Imitation (Syntax) • Two Reading Guides Due for Hero’s Journey Novel: • First half of novel Due First Class After October Break • Second half of novel Due First Class After Winter Break • Journal Grades: Detailed Examples / Verb Tense (10 minutes) • Lord of the Flies: Assignment Overview (15 minutes) • Silent Reading Time (15 minutes) • HOMEWORK: Chapter 1 of LOTF DUE!! • REMINDER: Incomplete Journals must be completed and resubmitted TO ME to be graded.

35. 9th English B 8/5, G 8/8 • VARK Reflection: Table Discussions (10 minutes) • JOURNAL (15 minutes): Describe the ball-game from last class. (What did it look and sound like?) Analyze the various dynamics involved. (What worked? What didn’t?) Explain why we played the ball game (What did we discuss before, during, and after?) Evaluate the overall effect (Based on the purpose, was it effective?) • Supplies Check (MINOR ASSESSMENT) • 6+1 Traits: Journal Grades / Example (10 minutes) • “How It Feels to be Colored Me” (35 minutes) • Read, Mark Text, Discuss • Review Reading Guide / Active Reading Strategies • Passage Analysis, Vocabulary, Sentence Imitation (Syntax) • Two Reading Guides Due for Hero’s Journey Novel: • First half of novel Due First Class After October Break • Second half of novel Due First Class After Winter Break

36. 9th English 8/4 (B & G) • Introduction: Instructor (cookj@ismanila.org) / Course • Summer / Background / Philosophy (10 minutes) • Course Outline / Rules / Procedures (30 minutes) • Supplies (DUE Next Class - MINOR ASSESSMENT) • Mr. Cook’s Blog: A Quick look… (10 minutes) • Hero’s Journey: Your DEAR novel for S1 • Must be finished with the novel after Holiday Break! • Name Game- Journal Next Class (20 minutes) Seating Chart • HOMEWORK • VARK: Visual, Aural, Read/write, Kinesthetic • Journal Entry: VARK Reflection • Checkout Lord of The Flies (Room on 4th Floor)