I am Laertes' Son

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Today I will: 

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

Please Take out: 

-Chromebook

-writing utensil

-highlighter

-HW: "Calypso, The Sweet Nymph"

Today's Agenda:

1. Stamp Homework & begin 
Bellwork: show-not tell

2. "I Am Laertes' Son" & "Where I'm from Poem"
If time...

3. Odyssey Movie Clip (stop watching at 13:00)

4. Calypso Movie Clip (watch from 17:15-21:17)

    

Homework:

ALL: Read "The Lotus Eaters" and complete worksheet, due Tuesday when we return

Calypso, the Sweet Nymph

Today I will: 
-Predict what "Calypso the Sweet Nymph" will be about based on your observations on the worksheet provided.
-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 the first painting and draw conclusions about what is really happening by writing a show-not-tell piece about the scene.

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Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-highlighter
-HW: "Tell the Story"

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: show-not tell writing (Stamp HW)

-Honors: book check
-Read "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph" and search for imagery 

    
Homework:

All: Finish "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph"
(a copy of the painting is below)

Let's Get Started!
Log in to your blog and open a new post.

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Sing in Me Muse...

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Today I will: 

-Practice how to write about a topic using imagery to make the story come alive for the reader.
-Recall effective diction and practice analyzing diction and detail through text evidence from "The Odyssey"

Please Take out: 

-Chromebook

-writing utensil

-HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: show-not tell writing

-Read "Tell the Story" and search for diction to describe Odysseus

Homework:

All: Complete the Tell the Story Worksheet
Honors: Honors: make sure to get your books asap - copy due in class on Thursday, 3/30

The Hero's Journey

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Today I will: 
-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint 
-Take notes on Greek theater, The Odyssey and elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
-Chromebook
-writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork: show-not tell
2. The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages
3. Begin HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature
4. Honors - Supplemental Novel assignment (see Google Classroom) and go check out books from the library
    
Homework:

Finish The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

Need more examples? Here is a Graphic of the Hero’s Journey in 6 popular movies - you may not use these examples for your homework!
HONORS: Bring copy of supplemental book by Thursday, 3/30

Let's Get Started!

Let's Begin "The Odyssey"

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Today I will: 
-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint 
-Take notes on Greek theater, The Odyssey and elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
-Chromebook
-writing utensil
-Odyssey Intro Notes

Today's Agenda:
-"The Odyssey" Introduction
-The Odyssey Appointment Clock

Homework:

None!

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and open the assignment "The Odyssey Introduction" and take notes directly on the powerpoint.

Timed Writing

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Today I will: 

• Analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  I will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about my Literature Circle book, selecting evidence to support my claim.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-2-3 pieces of paper
-evidence collector

Today's Agenda:
1. Write your Literature Circle essay (Timed Writing)
2. Essay Format Guide

Homework:

None

Let's Get Started!
Write your name, date and block in the upper right hand corner.
Title your paper "Literature Circle Timed Writing"

Timed Writing Prep

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Today I will: 

• Construct and organize well-written paraphrases to be utilized in the literature circle timed writing.
• Write Main Claim for TW

Please Take out: 

-Paraphrase Practice
-Brainstorm
-Yellow Essay Structure

Today's Agenda:

-Announcement: Timed Writing has been moved to Friday
-Prep for Lit Circle Timed Writing.
*Here is the Prompt

*Sample TKAM Paragraph that answers the prompt - jigsaw

*Read sample essays and Calibrate
*Work on Evidence Collector

Homework: 

-Re-read important scenes from your novel

Final Book Review

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Today I will: 

• Write a final review of your novel.
• Construct and organize well-written paraphrases to be utilized in the literature circle timed writing.
• Write Main Claim for TW

Please Take out: 

-a Chromebook

-your literature circle novel

Today's Agenda:

-Lit Circle #5 Final Book Review
-Sample Book Reviews from other Young Adults

-Prep for Lit Circle Timed Writing. Here is the Prompt

*Do/What chart

*Sample TKAM Paragraph that answers the prompt

Homework: 

-Finish and publish your Final Book Review
-Write a Main Claim for your literature Circle Timed Essay

Vlogging

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.
• View each other's vlogs and comment on them.

Please Take out: 

-a Chromebook

-your literature circle novel

Today's Agenda:

-View Vlogs and comment
-Theme worksheet

Homework: 

-Finish reading your novel by tomorrow & complete Theme worksheet

Posting your Vlog

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog (vlog).
• Apply your understanding of your reading to various selected themes making connections between events in your books and themes.

Please Take out: 

-a Chromebook

-your literature circle novel

Today's Agenda:

-post your Vlogs
-Quarter 3 Reflection
(on Google Classroom)

Homework: 

-Finish reading your Literature Circle Novel and be prepared to write a review of the entire novel on Tuesday.

-Enjoy your weekend!

Working on Vlogs

Today I will: 

• 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.
• Create a Vlog with my literature Circle Group.

Please Take out: 

-A Chromebook 
(make sure ALL your scripts are turned in to Google Classroom)

Today's Agenda:

-Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Vlog

-Vlogs: See Google Classroom for Directions.
-Here are some sample Vlogs

Homework: 

-Finish editing your Vlog and upload it to youtube by tomorrow.

Literature Circle #3

Today I will: 

• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).
• 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.
• Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing. Modify ES’s from conflict worksheet into paraphrases.

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Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-Paraphrase Practice
-HW: Conflict Worksheet

Today's Agenda:

-Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Vlog

-Vlogs: See Google Classroom for Directions.
-Here are some sample Vlogs

Homework: 

-Work on Vlog Script

Essay Revisions

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Today I will: 

• Revise To Kill A Mockingbird essay on Google classroom based on editing Mrs. Serban has provided on Turnitin.com

Please Take out: 

-A Chromebook
-Paraphrase practice

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: Paraphrase Practice
-Essay Revisions - due at the end of the block for credit
-Read your novel and work on your Conflict homework

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

Literature Circle #2

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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of your Lit Circle book. 
• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).

Please Take out: 

-Paraphrase worksheet

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-HW: Characterization Wksht.

Today's Agenda:

-Paraphrasing part deux
-Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict
-Finish Watching To Kill A Mockingbird

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

Paraphrasing and Commenting

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Today I will: 

• Identify the requirements of successful paraphrasing. Practice constructing paraphrase ESs.
• Construct a blog post on your student blog using the anatomy of a blog post and applying the “reframed” concept to your blog theme. 

Please Take out: 

-A Chromebook

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: About My Blog
-Bellwork: Choosing a Favicon
-Commenting (Google Classroom)
-Inserting pictures and videos (Google Classroom)

-Introduction to Paraphrasing - complete first paraphrase on worksheet

-Work on Reading Lit Circle Novel and completing HW

Homework: 

-Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #2 and complete Characterization worksheet - due tomorrow