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9 th English 4/25 (9C & 9E)

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9 th English 4/25 (9C & 9E)

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  1. 9th English 4/25 (9C & 9E) • Journal (15 minutes): Write a short 1 page analysis of the key imagery used by Juliet in her Soliloquy (IV, III, 15-60), OR examine the use of humor with Peter and the musicians at the end of the act. Be sure to incorporate quotes with proper citations, use “/” to indicate line breaks, and employ literary terms where appropriate. • Act IV: Zefferelli Movie… • Let’s finish the play!!! Act V: - Romeo - Bathazar - Apothecary - Friar John - Friar Lawrence - Paris - Page - Juliet - Captain of the Watch - Second Watchman - Third Watchman - Montague - Capulet - Lady Capulet

  2. 9th English 4/20 (9C & 9E) • Act III: Finish the Movie…. • “Speaking the Speech: Episode 4” (Operative Words) • Act IV: Reading… • HOMEWORK: Finish Reading Act 4 and be prepared EITHER to write a short analysis of the key imagery used by Juliet in her Soliloquy (IV, III, 15-60), OR to examine the use of humor with Peter and the musicians at the end of the act. Act IV: - Romeo - Bathazar - Apathacary - Friar John - Friar Lawrence - Paris - Page - Juliet - Captain of the Watch - Second Watchman - Third Watchman - Montague - Capulet - Lady Capulet

  3. 9th English 4/18 (9C & 9E) • JOURNAL: What imagery is used in Juliet and Romeo’s “morning after” conversation and how does it relate to a larger theme in the play? • Act III: Reading… and MOVIE!! • Check out “Speaking the Speech” on Blog!!! Act III: - Benvolio - Mercutio - Tybalt - Romeo - Officer - Prince - Lady Capulet - Montague - Juliet - Nurse - Friar Lawrence - Paris - Capulet

  4. 9th English 4/14 9C, 4/15 9E • JOURNAL: Explain the significance behind the imagery used by Mercutio in III, i, 92-99. • Act III: Reading… • Check out “Speaking the Speech” on Blog!!! Act III: - Benvolio - Mercutio - Tybalt - Romeo - Officer - Prince - Lady Capulet - Montague - Juliet - Nurse - Friar Lawrence - Paris - Capulet

  5. 9th English 4/13 (9C & 9E) • Act II: Finish Reading / Watch Act II movie!! • Check out “Speaking the Speech” on Blog!!! Act III: - Benvolio - Mercutio - Tybalt - Romeo - Officer - Prince - Lady Capulet - Montague - Juliet - Nurse - Friar Lawrence - Paris - Capulet

  6. 9th English 4/12 (9C & 9E) • Journal (10 minutes): How does Friar Lawrence’s soliloquy reveal his character and how does this play into his decision to marry Romeo and Juliet? Support your answer with a minimum of one quote! • Act II: • Check out “Speaking the Speech” on Blog!!! ACT II Romeo: Benvolio: Mercutio: Juliet: Friar Lawrence: Peter: Nurse:

  7. 9th English 4/6 (9C & 9E) • Journal (10 minutes): NOT TODAY!! Must READ!!! • Act II: Romeo and Juliet Movie • Check out “Speaking the Speech” on Blog!!! • Komal and Edward (CMC– Little Heros!)

  8. 9th English 4/4 (9C & 9E) • Journal (10 minutes): NOT TODAY!! Must READ!!! • Act I: Romeo and Juliet Movie • Charles: PODCAST!!!

  9. 9th English 3/31 C & 4/1 E • Journal (10 minutes): NOT TODAY!! Must READ!!! • Daniel, Varun, and John: Mrs. D’s room TODAY!! • Charles: PSA announcements!!!

  10. 9th English 3/30 (9C & 9E) • Journal (10 minutes): In your own words, explain the 3 elements of tragedy. Use Aristotle and at least 1 other philosopher (Hegel, Schopenhauer, or Neitzche) to explain the last element of tragedy. • Act I: Round-Robin Reading (With pizzazz people!) • Daniel, Varun, and John: Mrs. D’s room tomorrow!!!

  11. 9th English 3/28 (9C & 9E) • PSA Due!! • Romeo and Juliet: Assignment Overview • Shakespeare Biography: Movie Guide (VCR WOES…) • What is Tragedy: Notes • Act I: Round-Robin Reading (With pizzazz people!)

  12. 9th English 3/10 - 3/16(C&E) • Public Service Announcements: • Overview: Profiling, Film Language [LOGOS, PATHOS, ETHOS] • Watch Example PSA’s and Analyze: JOURNALS: Title, Date, Analysis: • Example PSA’s: • Climate, Literacy, Ocean Levels, Dove, Piracy, Women’s Aid, Anti-fur, Balloons, 1010-No Pressure, Life Without Loos (WATERAID Example) • HOMEWORK OVER SPRING BREAK: Write your own PSA (Treatment/Rationale) • Staple the SELF-GRADED Rubric to the BACK of your PSA :0)

  13. 9th English (C&E) • The Hero’s Journey: • POETRY PODCASTS NOW DUE 2/22, 10PM (Email the link to mrcookism@gmail.com) • Remaining Schedule: • 2/21: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/23: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/24-5: Follow-up Interview with Little Hero!! (9C – 1:30-2:00, 9E – 9:15-9:45) • 3/2 – 3/9: COMPUTER WORK TIME / PEER WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE WITH ME / MAKE CD • Verb Tense: Should all be in past-tense! (Example Story) • Comma Splices (AKA Run-on Sentences): The wind grew stronger and a blinding light suddenly appeared, the Phantom suddenly felt an unbearable pain, he hadn’t noticed that she had attacked. • 3/10 – 3/11: ProvisionalFINAL DRAFT DUE: 1 Copy WITH AUDIO CD Recording!! • 3/14 & 3/16: Public Service Announcements • 3/17-18: Present final Hero’s Story to your kid!! • SPRING BREAK: Write your Public Service Announcements!! • AFTER SPRING BREAK: Begin Romeo and Juliet CHECK OUT OXFORD EDITION!!

  14. 9th English 2/14 (C&E) • The Hero’s Journey: • Little Hero Stories: Assignment Overview and Interview Questions (20 minutes) • Elementary Library (10:55 – 11:25 9C) (1:50 – 2:30 9E) • In partners chose two books to read to each other. Make notes about the following: • Picture to text ratio, rhyme, imagery, diction and syntax • Remaining Schedule: • 2/16: “The Odyssey Continued…” 9E Interview Little Hero (12:45) • 2/17-18: “The Odyssey Continued…” 9C Interview Little Hero (1:25) • 2/21: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/23: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/24-5: Follow-up Interview with Little Hero!! (POETRY PODCAST DUE!!!) • 3/2 – 3/9: COMPUTER WORK TIME / PEER WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE WITH ME / MAKE CD • 3/10 – 3/11: FINAL DRAFT DUE: 1 Copy WITH AUDIO CD Recording!! • 3/13 -3/16: Public Service Announcements • 3/17-18: Present final Hero’s Story to your kid!!

  15. 9th English 2/9 C & 2/10 E • The Hero’s Journey: • “The Odyssey” Read / Discuss • Remaining Schedule: • 2/14: ELEMENTARY LIBRARY!! (10:55 (Curry) – 11:25 9C) (1:50 – 2:30 9E) • 2/16: “The Odyssey Continued…” 9E Interview Little Hero (12:45) • 2/17-18: “The Odyssey Continued…” 9C Interview Little Hero (1:25) • 2/21: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/23: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/24-5: Follow-up Interview with Little Hero!! • 3/2 – 3/9: COMPUTER WORK TIME / PEER WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE WITH ME / MAKE CD • 3/10 – 3/11: FINAL DRAFT DUE: 1 Copy WITH AUDIO CD Recording!! • 3/14 & 3/16: Public Service Announcements • 3/17-18: Present final Hero’s Story to your kid!!

  16. 9th English 2/9 (C&E) • The Hero’s Journey: • “Perseus” Read / Discuss • Remaining Schedule: • 2/10-11: “The Odyssey” Read / Discuss • 2/14: ELEMENTARY LIBRARY!! (10:45 – 11:25 9C) (1:50 – 2:30 9E) • 2/16: “The Odyssey Continued…” 9E Interview Little Hero (12:45) • 2/17-18: “The Odyssey Continued…” 9C Interview Little Hero (1:25) • 2/21: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/23: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/24-5: Follow-up Interview with Little Hero!! • 3/2 – 3/9: COMPUTER WORK TIME / PEER WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE WITH ME / MAKE CD • 3/10 – 3/11: FINAL DRAFT DUE: 1 Copy WITH AUDIO CD Recording!! • 3/13 -3/16: Public Service Announcements • 3/17-18: Present final Hero’s Story to your kid!!

  17. 9th English 2/7 (C&E) • Revised Commentaries Due!! • The Hero’s Journey: • Why is the modern world in need of new heroes? • Continue reading Campbell… • Remaining Schedule: • 2/7: The Hero’s Adventure (Journal Responses) • 2/9: The Hero’s adventure (Journal Responses) • 2/10-11: Perseus (Journal Responses) • 2/14: ELEMENTARY LIBRARY!! (10:45 – 11:25 9C) (1:50 – 2:30 9E) • 2/16: The Odyssey (Journal Responses) • 2/17-18: Interview Your Little Hero!! • 2/21: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/23: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/24-5: Follow-up Interview with Little Hero!! • 3/2 – 3/9: COMPUTER WORK TIME / PEER WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE WITH ME / MAKE CD • 3/10 – 3/11: FINAL DRAFT DUE: 1 Copy WITH AUDIO CD Recording!! • 3/13 -3/16: Public Service Announcements • 3/17-18: Present final Hero’s Story to your kid!!

  18. 9th English 2/3-4 (C&E) • Poetry Podcast Script DUE!! • The Hero’s Journey: The Steps (12 required for your stories!!) • Youtube Video: Goldenpotato and Movies • Review the steps of the Hero’s Journey • Begin Campbell: The Power of Myth (MONOMYTH) • Remaining Schedule: • 2/7: The Hero’s Adventure (Journal Responses) • 2/9: The Hero’s adventure (Journal Responses) • 2/19-11: Perseus (Journal Responses) • 2/14: The Odyssey (Journal Responses) • 2/17-18: Interview Your Little Hero!! • 2/21: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/23: COMPUTER WORK TIME • 2/24-5: Follow-up Interview with Little Hero!! • 3/2 – 3/9: COMPUTER WORK TIME / PEER WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE WITH ME • 3/10 – 3/11: Share FINAL DRAFT of Hero’s Journey Book with your little Hero / submit to me!

  19. 9th English 2/2 (C&E) • PODCAST WORK TIME!!!! • Poetry Commentary Revisions: Typed, highlighted changes DUE Monday, 2/7 (Minor: completion grade) • Please come see me during tutorials for help if you need it • Podcast Work Time: Final Script DUE: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4 • Need to save a copy on your flash-drive • Need to email me a word OR gmail copy at: mrcookism@gmail.com • Put your name and section (9C or 9E) in the subject heading • Need to email me the link to your podcast: mrcookism@gmail.com

  20. 9th English 1/31 (C&E) • Example Commentary: What makes a good commentary? • Poetry Commentary Revisions: Typed, highlighted changes DUE Monday, 2/7 (Minor: completion grade) • Please come see me during tutorials for help if you need it • Podcast Work Time: Final Script DUE: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4 • Need to save a copy on your flash-drive • Need to email me a word OR gmail copy at: mrcookism@gmail.com • Put your name and section (9C or 9E) in the subject heading • Need to email me the link to your podcast: mrcookism@gmail.com

  21. 9th English 1/27 – 2/4 (C&E) • Poetry Pod-Cast: • Assignment Overview + Rubric (15 minutes) • Mr. Cook’s Example Poetry Podcast Script + Audio (15 minutes) • Poetry Podcast Work-time (40 minutes): • Find a minimum of 2 poems using Poetry Magazine Website • Identify the following: Speaker/Subject, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Rhythm/Rhyme, Theme/Message • Chose one poem to do your own Poetry PodCast on: Computer Literacy Class Grade, too!!! • 2/31 and 2/2: In Class Work Time!!! • Final Script DUE to Mr. Cook: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4 • Need to save a copy on your flash-drive • Need to email me a word OR gmail copy at: mrcookism@gmail.com • Put your name and section (9C or 9E) in the subject heading • Need to email me the link to your podcast: mrcookism@gmail.com

  22. 9th English 1/26 (C&E) • Poetry Commentary Peer Grading (20 minutes) • Review Rubric Criteria • Circle the box that best describes the commentary • Underline the key descriptors in the box • Add a few bullet points under “grader’s comments” • Cultural Poetry Packet (50 minutes) • Read and Analyze • Explicate (notes on each section [line by line, sentence by sentence]) • Annotate(Subject/Speaker, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Theme/Message) • Discuss each poem as a class…

  23. 9th English 1/24 (C&E) • Sonnets DUE!!! • Rubric stapled ON TOP of your Rough Draft • Make sure you name is on the top of the rubric • Place the final draft on top and turn in!!! • Commentary: Medium Assessment • Chose one of the poems • Use your own loose-leaf binder paper • Due at the end of class…

  24. 9th English 1/20 C, 1/21 E • Sonnet Workshop: Final Draft DUE MONDAY • WS #1: Structure / Rhyme Scheme: Bracket the quatrains, label each argument AND label the end rhymes using the letter scheme • WS #2: Metrical Pattern: Count the syllables of each line and write the total number to the left. Do SCANSION of 2 lines marking the stressed (igtus) and unstressed (brev) syllables • WS #3: Tropes / Vivid Imagery: Underline all the metaphors, similes, personification, and striking language. • RUBRIC: Fill out the Criteria… • Poetry Commentary Writing • Review the process overview • Read: “The Glass”, Analyze, Explicate

  25. 9th English 1/19 (C&E) • Sonnets • Shakespeare’s Sonnet Cycle (15 minutes) • Structure (15 minutes) • Rhyme (15 minutes) • Rhythm/Meter (15 minutes) • Homework: Write A Sonnet (Rough Draft!!) • A look ahead… • 1/20-21: Sonnet Workshop / “The Glass” & “Burning the Cat” • 1/24: Commentary Writing: “The Glass” & “Burning the Cat” Continued… • 1/26: Commentary Workshop / Cultural Poems • 1/27-28: Cultural Poems continued… & Mr. Cook’s Poetry Podcast Script • 2/31, and 2/2: Poetry Podcast Work-time • Find a minimum of three poems using Poetry Magazine Website • Mark the poems (literary elements, key words, imagery, etc.) • Identify the following: Speaker/Subject, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Rhythm/Rhyme, Theme/Message • Chose one poem to do your own Poetry PodCast on: Computer Literacy Class Grade, too!!! • Final Script DUE to Mr. Cook: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4

  26. 9th English 1/17 (C&E) • Poetry Exam: Follow Directions Closely!!! • Quote and Explain = quote a passage and explain it’s significance • Significance = the deeper meaning (be detailed!!!) • Section = 9C or 9E • Write small and neat (raise your hand if you run out of room) • A look ahead… • 1/19: Sonnets (Sonnet Cyle, Structure, Rhyme, Rhythm/Meter) • 1/20-21: Sonnet Workshop • 1/24: Commentary Writing: “The Glass” & “Burning the Cat” (Choose 1) • 1/26: Commentary Workshop • 1/27-28: Cultural Poems & Mr. Cook’s Poetry Podcast Script • 2/31, and 2/2: Poetry Podcast Work-time • Find a minimum of three poems using Poetry Magazine Website • Mark the poems (literary elements, key words, imagery, etc.) • Identify the following: Speaker/Subject, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Rhythm/Rhyme, Theme/Message • Chose one poem to do your own Poetry PodCast on: Computer Literacy Class Grade, too!!! • Final Script DUE to Mr. Cook: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4

  27. 9th English 1/12, 1/13-14 (C&E) • Poetry Jigsaw (TEACHER Groups) -20 minutes per Teacher!!! • Read your poem and discuss • Explicate– Line by line analysis and vocabulary • Annotate– Notes in the margins • Themes (larger ideas being communicated) • Worksheet– Students fill out worksheet and discuss their own poems • Mr. Cook’s Help • Call me over in an emergency :0) • Remaining Schedule for the Poetry Elements Unit: • 1/17: Poetry Exam (Open Note)

  28. 9th English 1/10 (C&E) • HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! • Student Comments (20 minutes) • 5-8 Sentences • Email: DUE TO ME BY 10:00 PM TONIGHT (1/10) • Poetry Unit Continued- Schedule below (50 minutes): • 1/10: Finish the worksheet, practice teaching the poem • Need 5 copies for each student in the group • Write down emails and make sure everybody has worksheets for next class!!! • 1/12: Get into Teacher Groups: Jigsaw Begins • 1/13-14: Finish teaching groups (get all notes onto poetry packet) • 1/17: Poetry Exam (Open Note)

  29. 9th English 12/13 – 1/17 (C&E) • Poetry Jigsaw (Expert Groups) • Read your poem and discuss • Explicate– Line by line analysis • Annotate– Notes in the margins • Themes (larger ideas being communicated) • Mr. Cook’s Help • Will read and Explicate with each group • Students must take notes in the margins and ask questions • Begin Designing your Hand Out!! • Schedule for the Poetry Unit: • 12/15: Continue drafting the worksheet • 1/10: Finish the worksheet, practice teaching the poem • 1/12: Get into Teacher Groups: Jigsaw Begins • 1/13-14: Finish teaching groups (get all notes onto poetry packet) • 1/17: Poetry Exam (Open Note)

  30. 9th English 12/6 (C&E) • Poetry Jigsaw Assignment (Turn in Portfolios!!) • Group Work: • Read your poem and discuss • Explicate– Line by line analysis • Annotate– Notes in the margins • Themes (larger ideas being communicated) • Homework: • Read all poems and do the following • Circle all unknown words • Ask level 2, 3, and 4 questions • Mr. Cook’s Example: “Silos” • Read through the poem and help students mark the text • Answer any questions / define key vocabulary words • Use worksheet to explain key concepts

  31. 9th English (Guest Teacher) 12/2 C & 12/3 E ** 12/2: 1st Floor laptop cart ** ** 12/3: 4th Floor laptop cart ** • Final Writing Portfolio Work-Time • Work Quietly: Headphones are allowed • Finish Writing your reflection • Remember What you’ll be graded on: • Refer to the Assignment Overview • Refer to the RUBRIC! • Final Portfolio DUE Monday, 12/6(ICARE MONDAY)

  32. 9th English 12/1 (C&E) • Final “13 Views” poems Due!! • Completed, Self-graded Rubric on top of your Workshopped RD • Final Draft- NOT STAPLED TO ANYTHING!! • Final Writing Portfolio Work-Time • Select your final pieces • Begin Writing your reflection • Remember What you’ll be graded on: • Refer to the Assignment Overview • Refer to the RUBRIC! • Final Portfolio DUE Monday, 12/6 (ICARE MONDAY)

  33. 9th English 11/22 (C&E) • Self-poems Workshop (4 workshops, 10 minutes each) • Read the whole poem and circle the stanzas you like the best. Write in the margins why you like these stanzas the best. • Read the whole poem and box the stanzas you are confused by. Explain what in particular confuses you. • Read stanza 1-6: • Underline vivid imagery (5 senses) • [Bracket] figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification) • Read stanza 7-13: • Underline vivid imagery (5 senses) • [Bracket] figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification) • Review Portfolio Requirements (15% of semester Grade) • Work Time (Laptop Carts, etc.) • Wednesday, Dec 1 AND Thursday/Friday, December 2/3– Substitute Teacher!!

  34. 9th English 11/18 C, 11/19 E • “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” • Explication- line-by-line analysis (25 minutes) • Self-Poems • Assignment Overview (15 minutes) • Mr. Cook’s Example (25 minutes) • Homework • Write a Rough-Draft of your own poem • Typed, Two columns, Creative Title, Your Name, 1 page!!

  35. 9th English 11/17 (C&E) Student Observer Today (Anthropology) • Student Surveys (5 minutes): Write comments!! • Introduction to Poetry • Brainstorm Notes: Likes / Dislikes (15 minutes) • Poems on Poetry (50 minutes) • “How to Eat a Poem” • 4 levels of questioning • Notes on poetry… • “Unfolding Bud” • 4 levels of questioning • Notes on poetry… • Homework: Read “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” and ask 1 question about each stanza (L1, L2, L3, L4) AND do vocab!

  36. 9th English 11/15 (C&E) Guest Teacher: Miss Saulo • Final Draft Day: ONLY outline, rough draft, book, rubric • NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • Write final draft on lined loose-leaf binder paper (PROVIDE YOUR OWN PAPER) • No talking to your peers. • Use entire block to polish your final draft: • Are all your key terms defined in the introduction? • Did you provide adequate background knowledge? • Are your quotes well-incorporated? • Are your arguments clear, distinct, and well-supported? • Does your conclusion expand on the theme and highlight the message? • Are all your verbs in Academic Present Tense? • Do you vary your syntax (simple, compound, compound-complex sentences)? • Turn in ALL WORK to Miss Saulo • Create two piles: • Staple outline on top of your rough draft (Make sure your name is on it!!!) • Staple your final draft together (Make sure there is a title and your name is on it!!!)

  37. 9th English 11/11 C, 11/12 E • Drafting Day 2: Can only have outline, RD, book, and rubric • NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • Write draft on lined loose-leaf binder paper • No talking to your peers. • Feel free to come ask me questions. • Keep the following in mind: • Define key terms in the introduction. • Provide adequate background knowledge. • Incorporate quotes. • Make clear, distinct, and well-supported arguments (in support of your THESIS). • In your conclusion expand on the theme(s) and highlight the message(s). • Write in Academic Present Tense (APT). • Vary your syntax (simple, compound, compound-complex sentences). • Rough Draft Due at End of Class!!! • 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  38. 9th English 11/9 (C&E) • Drafting Day 1: Can only have outline, book, and rubric • NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • Write draft on lined loose-leaf binder paper • No talking to your peers. • Save questions for when I come by your table to glance over your outlines. • Keep the following in mind: • Define key terms in the introduction. • Provide adequate background knowledge. • Incorporate quotes. • Make clear, distinct, and well-supported arguments (in support of your THESIS). • In your conclusion expand on the theme(s) and highlight the message(s). • Write in Academic Present Tense (APT). • Vary your syntax (simple, compound, compound-complex sentences). • 11/11(C) – 11/12(E): RD DUE, 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  39. 9th English 11/7 (C&E) • Lord of the Flies: Brain Pop (30 minutes) • Discussion (outlines, etc.) (20 minutes) • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • Reminders: • Must bring a completed outline and novel next class • No notes or drafted sentences allowed • Be ready to spend TWO BLOCKS drafting your essays!

  40. 9th English 11/4 C, 11/5 E Lord of the Flies: Cornerstone Assessment • Assignment Overview (15 minutes) • Outline Work-Time… (55 minutes) • Take home over weekend to work OR • Turn in to me for written feedback • Outline Structure (1 page front/back) • Bullet Form only (except thesis) • Select quotes with page numbers • 5 headings: Intro, Body 1-3, Conclusion • Next Class: Can only have outline AND book, NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • 11/8: GEO FT, 11/10: Cornerstone Drafting Time, 11/11-12: RD DUE, 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  41. 9th English 11/3 (C&E) • Journal (15 minutes): Quote a favorite passage (1-3 sentences) from your Commentary and explain why you like it. • Turn in Commentaries- Self Graded! • Self Grade sheet, Final draft, Workshop rubric, Rough Draft • Brainstorm (20 minutes): What are the major themes in Lord of the Flies? (Need 5!) • (35 minutes) Go through notes and find 3 quotes that support each theme. Record them, w/ page #’s, on loose-leaf paper. • Dates leading up to Cornerstone! • 11/4-5: Cornerstone Overview / Begin Outline, 11/8: GEO FT, 11/10: Cornerstone Drafting Time, 11/11-12: RD DUE, 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  42. 9th English 10/21 C, 10/22 E Today’s Workshop!! • Knowledge and Understanding: [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? • Interpretation and Personal Response: 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? • Presentation: 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? • 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.)

  43. 9th English 10/20 (C&E) • Pre-Writing: Basic Outline • Introduction Writing [Theme, Plot, Context] • Hook, Background, Transition, Thesis • Body Paragraphs [Support your thesis] • Arguments supported by quotes • 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] • HOMEWORK: Handwrite Essay (1.5 Hours)

  44. 9th English 10/18 (C&E) • 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.

  45. 9th English 10/14 C, 10/15 E • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 12 • 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 the Essay!! • Class Discussion: (20 minutes)What is mankind’s essential illness? • Homework:This goes without saying, but REVIEW YOUR NOTES, and THINK ABOUT OUR DISCUSSIONS, and perhaps even REVISE YOUR OLD RESPONSE PARAGRAPHS FOR PRACTICE

  46. 9th English 10/13 (C&E) • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 11 • 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 the Essay!! • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • REMINDERS: 20 vocab (9-12) and Responses due next class!!!

  47. 9th English 10/11 (C&E) • Example Responses (30 minutes) • What’s the difference between a summary and a response? • How should I INCORPORATE QUOTES? • Why is it important to READ MY RESPONSE OUTLOUD? • Table Discussions (15 minutes):Chapter 10 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (25 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

  48. 9th English 10/7 C, 10/8 E • Journal (15 minutes): Analyze the narrative techniques used to create one of the 2 vivid scenes in Chapter 8 (Killing the Sow, LOTF). • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 9 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (50 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

  49. 9th English 10/6 (C&E) • New Seating Arrangment :0) • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 8 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Responses 5-8 DUE (circle best) • Mr. Cook’s Notes (50 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

  50. 9th English 9/30 C, 10/1 E • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 7 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (50 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

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