11th English
Spring Semester 2017
5/15
Read Tasteless and Atonement
Answer questions
Work on Memoir--rough draft copy due next class
Answer questions
Work on Memoir--rough draft copy due next class
5/11
Read and answer questions for Indian Education
Memoir reflection--write a reflection for one of your freewrites
Memoir Assignment
Work time on memoir--due Friday
Memoir reflection--write a reflection for one of your freewrites
Memoir Assignment
Work time on memoir--due Friday
5/9
Read Mother Tongue and answer questions
1) Why does the writer write about this moment?
2) What does she want you to understand?
3) What is the tone of the piece?
4) What is the purpose in writing this piece? What does she reflect on?
5) Whose her audience? Why?
6) Write down figurative language and imagery used to engage her audience.
7) Write a 6 word memoir for this story.
Share the 6 Word Memoir.
Memoir Freewrite--an elementary day
Read Eleven--answer questions
Memoir Freewrie--eating experience
Bring memoir rubric to next classs
1) Why does the writer write about this moment?
2) What does she want you to understand?
3) What is the tone of the piece?
4) What is the purpose in writing this piece? What does she reflect on?
5) Whose her audience? Why?
6) Write down figurative language and imagery used to engage her audience.
7) Write a 6 word memoir for this story.
Share the 6 Word Memoir.
Memoir Freewrite--an elementary day
Read Eleven--answer questions
Memoir Freewrie--eating experience
Bring memoir rubric to next classs
5/5
Turn in translations
Memoir--write about a time with a parent
6 Word Memoir Activity
Read "Shooting Dad" and answer questions
Memoir--write about a time with a parent
6 Word Memoir Activity
Read "Shooting Dad" and answer questions
5/3
Work on scene translations
Memoir Genres Study--Modes of Writing
Memoir Genres Study--Modes of Writing
5/1
Atomic Shakespeare--watch the version and discuss the updates and changes and for what purpose
Scene translations--due Friday
Scene translations--due Friday
4/27
Act 5 questions
Act 5 Discussion questions
Act 5 Discussion questions
4/25
Turn in Character Study
Review Taming
Read Act 4 scene v and i
Answer questions
Read Act 5
Review Taming
Read Act 4 scene v and i
Answer questions
Read Act 5
4/21
4/19
Discuss Taming Act 2
Read Act 3 scene i and ii
Answer Questions--discuss
Watch the Zefferelli wedding scene--discuss
Read Act 3 scene i and ii
Answer Questions--discuss
Watch the Zefferelli wedding scene--discuss
4/17
Discuss Act 1 scene i and ii
Answer questions
Watch Act II
Answer questions
Answer questions
Watch Act II
Answer questions
4/7
Notes
Induction scene i and ii--discuss
- Marriage and Love
- Shakespeare's Comedy Conventions
Induction scene i and ii--discuss
4/5
Turn in Shakespeare Bio Poem
Present Satire Projects and turn in
Shakespeare Character List
Watch Shakespeare Uncovered and fill in the Viewing Guide--turn in
Present Satire Projects and turn in
Shakespeare Character List
Watch Shakespeare Uncovered and fill in the Viewing Guide--turn in
4/3
Shakespeare Bio--write down 20 facts about Shakespeare and his purpose
Shakespearean Drama Notes
Homework-Satire project due next class
Shakespeare Bio poem--due next class
• typed
• uses info from video
• contains 4 poetic devices that are underlined and labeled on poem.
1. alliteration
2. simile
3. onomatopoeia
4. oxymoron
Shakespearean Drama Notes
Homework-Satire project due next class
Shakespeare Bio poem--due next class
• typed
• uses info from video
• contains 4 poetic devices that are underlined and labeled on poem.
1. alliteration
2. simile
3. onomatopoeia
4. oxymoron
3/23
A Modest Proposal Argument Questions
Bill Moyers Interview on Fake News
Jon Stewart and Colbert clips
Satire projects due 4/5
Bill Moyers Interview on Fake News
Jon Stewart and Colbert clips
Satire projects due 4/5
3/21
Butter Battle Book Satire Analysis--turn in
Dave Barry's article satire analysis--turn in
Satire Project
Dave Barry's article satire analysis--turn in
Satire Project
3/17
Finish A Modest Proposal--turn in
3/15
Satire Review
Activities--Cartoon analysis and The Onion article analysis--turn in
Johnathan Swift Notes
A Modest Proposal Packet--begin work
Activities--Cartoon analysis and The Onion article analysis--turn in
Johnathan Swift Notes
A Modest Proposal Packet--begin work
3/13
Turn in Critical Reviews and present
Submit your papers to Turnitin.com
Block one -- Class ID 13200393
Block two -- Class ID 13200496
Block three -- Class ID 13200509
password is tigers
Critical Review Responses--make the appropriate comment and turn in
Satire Definition and Techniques Notes
Submit your papers to Turnitin.com
Block one -- Class ID 13200393
Block two -- Class ID 13200496
Block three -- Class ID 13200509
password is tigers
Critical Review Responses--make the appropriate comment and turn in
Satire Definition and Techniques Notes
3/9
Work time
Read student examples and use rubric to grade--turn in
Critical Review due next class with rubric--need two copies
Read student examples and use rubric to grade--turn in
Critical Review due next class with rubric--need two copies
3/7
Turn in CR rubric
Go over Writing a Critical Review Sheet
Amazing Thesis Worksheet--turn in
Work on Critical Review
Go over Writing a Critical Review Sheet
Amazing Thesis Worksheet--turn in
Work on Critical Review
3/3
Grab the two Sicko Critical Reviews
Answer the questions for each on a piece of paper
With your choice article, answer the questions on same paper
Write a summary of your article
Write your claim/thesis on what your focus of your review of this article will be
Choose an outline pattern to organize your essay
Print and bring the Critical Review Rubric to next class
Answer the questions for each on a piece of paper
With your choice article, answer the questions on same paper
Write a summary of your article
Write your claim/thesis on what your focus of your review of this article will be
Choose an outline pattern to organize your essay
Print and bring the Critical Review Rubric to next class
3/1
Finish watching Sicko and taking notes--turn it in
Read critical review of Sicko and discuss
Read and answer questions for the article you chose to write your critical review about--turn it in
Read critical review of Sicko and discuss
Read and answer questions for the article you chose to write your critical review about--turn it in
2/27
Continue watching and taking notes on Sicko
Homework--Choose one of the following articles to write your critical review on--print it and bring it to next class.
The Price of College Has Increased 1120 Percent Since 1978, So Is It Worth It?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/01/24/the-price-of-college-has-increased-1120-percent-since-1978-so-is-it-worth-it.html
Not too Fat to Fight
http://cdn.missionreadiness.org/MR_Too_Fat_to_Fight-1.pdf
The Effects of Teen Curfews
http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/effects-teen-curfews-2061.html
Calling All Male Feminists
http://splicetoday.com/pop-culture/calling-all-male-feminists
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/26/should-juvenile-criminals-be-sentenced-like-adults.html -- Should Juvenile Criminals be Sentenced Like Adults
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/16/opinion/16obama.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Why we Need Healthcare Reform
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/opinion/sunday/24bittman.html?pagewanted=all
Bad Food? Tax it, and Subsidize Vegetables
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/11/10/electoral-college-popular-vote-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-editorials-debates/93609562/
Keep the Electoral College: Our View
Homework--Choose one of the following articles to write your critical review on--print it and bring it to next class.
The Price of College Has Increased 1120 Percent Since 1978, So Is It Worth It?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/01/24/the-price-of-college-has-increased-1120-percent-since-1978-so-is-it-worth-it.html
Not too Fat to Fight
http://cdn.missionreadiness.org/MR_Too_Fat_to_Fight-1.pdf
The Effects of Teen Curfews
http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/effects-teen-curfews-2061.html
Calling All Male Feminists
http://splicetoday.com/pop-culture/calling-all-male-feminists
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/26/should-juvenile-criminals-be-sentenced-like-adults.html -- Should Juvenile Criminals be Sentenced Like Adults
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/16/opinion/16obama.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Why we Need Healthcare Reform
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/opinion/sunday/24bittman.html?pagewanted=all
Bad Food? Tax it, and Subsidize Vegetables
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/11/10/electoral-college-popular-vote-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-editorials-debates/93609562/
Keep the Electoral College: Our View
2/23
Love is a Fallacy--read and answer questions
Turn in Critical Review Activities
Sicko background information. View and answer viewing guide questions.
Turn in Critical Review Activities
Sicko background information. View and answer viewing guide questions.
2/21
Finish Logical Fallacy Notes
Quiz on Logical Fallacies
Review "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior"
Read and answer questions for "Amy Chua is a Wimp"
Read and answer questions for "Mother Inferior" or "Hear the Tiger Mother Roar"
Critical Review Activities--Choose 3 types of fallacies and create your own example
Quiz on Logical Fallacies
Review "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior"
Read and answer questions for "Amy Chua is a Wimp"
Read and answer questions for "Mother Inferior" or "Hear the Tiger Mother Roar"
Critical Review Activities--Choose 3 types of fallacies and create your own example
2/16
Discuss Critical Reviews of Cohen's article
Logical Fallacies Notes
Read "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior" and answer questions
Logical Fallacies Notes
Read "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior" and answer questions
2/14
Registration
Read the following 2 critical reviews of the Torture article
After reading each Critical Review, write the title of the article and answer these questions for each critical review article.
Read the following 2 critical reviews of the Torture article
After reading each Critical Review, write the title of the article and answer these questions for each critical review article.
- What is author's purpose?
- Do a T-bar of what you agree and disagree with
- Then do a T-bar for what the author agrees and disagrees with the original article
- give an example of ethos, logos, pathos
- Write down 2 questions for each critical review
2/10
Turn in Modern Outlaw Poetry Activity
Critical Review Genres Study
Read Torture's Unanswerable Questions--discuss and answer questions
Critical Review Genres Study
- Workshop Activity Jell-o
- Critically Review Groups
Read Torture's Unanswerable Questions--discuss and answer questions
2/8
Turn in PEA paragraphs
Inferno Presentations
Outlaw Poetry Notes
Outlaw Poetry Activity--due next class
Inferno Presentations
Outlaw Poetry Notes
Outlaw Poetry Activity--due next class
2/6
PEA paragraph rubric example and discussion for theme assignment
PEA paragraph assignment--What is Dante's purpose in writing The Inferno and how do you know?
PEA paragraph assignment--What is Dante's purpose in writing The Inferno and how do you know?
- printed copy due next class
- read Ballade
- SOAPSTone
- Find 3 poetic devices and write the example and the label for each
- turn in
2/2
Review Inferno
Watch and fill out video guide for Great Books Dante's Inferno
Dante's Purpose Notes
Poetic Devices--define and give one example for each device
Dante's Inferno Project--due 2/8
Watch and fill out video guide for Great Books Dante's Inferno
Dante's Purpose Notes
Poetic Devices--define and give one example for each device
Dante's Inferno Project--due 2/8
1/31
Review Canto 1 and 3
Read Canto 5
Read Canto 5
- Questions at end
- Point of View Activity--rewrite the scenario in another point of view
- Personification Activity--write a paragraph personifying the idea of evil.
1/27
Read Canto 1 of Inferno
- Answer Questions at end
- Symbolism Activity--Choose 3 animals to symbolize a sin and explain why and how this animal represents the sin
- Answer Questions at end
- Imagery Activity--Find 3 examples of imagery in Canto 3. Write down 1) sense used 2) quote from Canto 3) explanation of how it is focused on that sense
1/25
Inferno Background Notes
7 Deadly Sin Notes
7 Deadly Sin Notes
1/23
Superstition Presentations
Parody Discussion
Parody Activity--Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Turn in
Parody Discussion
Parody Activity--Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Turn in
1/19
Turn in PEA paragraphs
Go over Middle Ages Outline
Superstition Assignments--hard copy due next class
Go over Chivalry notes
Notes on Parody
Go over Middle Ages Outline
Superstition Assignments--hard copy due next class
Go over Chivalry notes
Notes on Parody
- examples
1/17
Turn in Middle Ages Notes and Chivalry Notes
Discus Gawaine and the Green Knight other story
Read "Lay of the Werewolf"
For all three stories we've read, use your theme notes and write down which theme each story used and explain why and how it used this theme.
PEA paragraph--choose one of the Middle Ages Literature stories and write a PEA paragraph where you explain which theme is used and why it is significant. Must use 1 quote from the story you choose.
Hard copy due next class.
Discus Gawaine and the Green Knight other story
Read "Lay of the Werewolf"
For all three stories we've read, use your theme notes and write down which theme each story used and explain why and how it used this theme.
PEA paragraph--choose one of the Middle Ages Literature stories and write a PEA paragraph where you explain which theme is used and why it is significant. Must use 1 quote from the story you choose.
Hard copy due next class.
1/11
Seating Chart
Review Nibunlegenlied
Finish Significance of King Arthur--turn in 20 facts
Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight--answer questions and map journey
Turn in
Homework--Print and bring to class Code of Chivalry Notes and Middle Ages Outline
Review Nibunlegenlied
Finish Significance of King Arthur--turn in 20 facts
Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight--answer questions and map journey
Turn in
Homework--Print and bring to class Code of Chivalry Notes and Middle Ages Outline
1/10
Close Read Siegfried and analyze themes and details
King Arthur--research and write down 20 facts about the significance of King Arthur's stories
King Arthur--research and write down 20 facts about the significance of King Arthur's stories
1/9
Overview of Semester
Notes--Middle Ages Themes
Notes--Middle Ages Themes
Fall Semester 2016
12/19-20
Finish Presentations
Turn in Civic Position Audience Response
Final
Make sure your Civic Position is downloaded to Turnitin.com
Turn in Civic Position Audience Response
Final
Make sure your Civic Position is downloaded to Turnitin.com
12/15
Present Civic Position Statements
CPS Audience Response Activity
Turn in Civic Postion Statement Genres Study Activities
Final next class--bring your binder
CPS Audience Response Activity
Turn in Civic Postion Statement Genres Study Activities
Final next class--bring your binder
12/13
Civic Position Work Day
Examples of Civic Position
Editing Task
2 copies of Civic Position Statement due next class
Rubric
Examples of Civic Position
Editing Task
2 copies of Civic Position Statement due next class
Rubric
12/9
Work Day
Outline due at end of class.
Outline due at end of class.
12/7
Research Presentation
Oultine--due at end of class on Friday
- Fake news and why we should care
- databases and how to cite sources
Oultine--due at end of class on Friday
12/5
Notes on Claim, Counterclaim, Refuation
Topic Selection
- example
Topic Selection
- Need to choose a topic, Topics for Civic Position Statement
- do some research on both sides
- Claim--Write a specific claim that explains why you are for the side you choose
- Counterclaim--Write a specific claim that explains the other sides point of view
- 1 Refuation that explains why the counterclaim/other side is wrong
- turn it in
12/1
Review Ethos, Pathos, Logos and examples
SOAPSTone
Read "Should Students Athletes get Paid?"
SOAPSTone
Read "Should Students Athletes get Paid?"
- SOAPSTone article
- Find 1 example of ethos, pathos, logos and explain how it demonstrate rhetorical technique
- Discuss
- Do the same activities as the first article
- discuss
11/29
Civic Position Mentor Text Analysis and Discusson
- Should Students be able to Graduate after the 10th Grade
- SUV's Belong in Car Ads Only
11/18
Groundhog Day Questions
Map Phil's journey--turn in
Compare/Contrast with Oedipus Rex
Civic Position Statement Genres Study
Map Phil's journey--turn in
Compare/Contrast with Oedipus Rex
Civic Position Statement Genres Study
11/16
Review Refusal of the Call
Review film
Continue watching and analyzing the film
Review film
Continue watching and analyzing the film
11/14
Lit Analysis Presentation
Lit Analysis Responses--turn in
The Call Refused
Lit Analysis Responses--turn in
The Call Refused
- Finish Notes
- Begin Video--as you watch list information revealed for these 3 things
- Personality Traits
- Events
- Changes
11/10
Lit Analysis Oedipus Rex Revision Activity
The Call Refused Handout and Notes
- look at student example and answer the questions for the Intro., Body, and Conclusion
- discuss
The Call Refused Handout and Notes
11/8
Lit Analysis Workshop
- Work on essay
- Revision Activity
11/4
Oedipus Rex Annotation Passage #3
Comma Sense Activity--turn in
Read Oedipus Rex parody--comparison
Comma Sense Activity--turn in
Read Oedipus Rex parody--comparison
11/2
Thesis and Intro. Writing Handout
Body Paragraphs
Workshop time for Lit Analysis
Go over Annotations for Oedipus Rex Passages--third and last one next class
- go over
- write your thesis
Body Paragraphs
- Review PEA
Workshop time for Lit Analysis
Go over Annotations for Oedipus Rex Passages--third and last one next class
- go over PEA requirements for Oedipus Rex Passages
10/31
PEA paragraph editing activity--hard copy of PEA paragraph is due next class
Hand out MLA citation cheat sheet and How to embed quote sheet
Turn in Oedipus Activities
Lit Analysis Genres Studies Activities
Hand out MLA citation cheat sheet and How to embed quote sheet
Turn in Oedipus Activities
Lit Analysis Genres Studies Activities
- Noticings--look at the two lit analysis papers and answer the noticing questions
- Essay Outline Handout--go over
- Essay prompts--choose one
- Writing and Intro activity
10/27
Presentation of Oedipus Cartoon--turn in Response sheet and Cartoon
PEA Paragraph--Oedipus as a Tragic Character--share when done
STEAL Characterization Activity--Choose a character from Oedipus Rex and fill out the acronym--turn in
PEA Paragraph--Oedipus as a Tragic Character--share when done
STEAL Characterization Activity--Choose a character from Oedipus Rex and fill out the acronym--turn in
10/25
View Oedipus Rex
Read Modern Day Oedipus Rex
Characterization Activity
Read Modern Day Oedipus Rex
Characterization Activity
10/21
Theme Activity
Oedipus as a Tragic Character Questions--present answers
Oedipus Rex Crash Course Literature #202 video
Oedipus as a Tragic Character Questions--present answers
Oedipus Rex Crash Course Literature #202 video
10/19
Greek Vocab Test
Oedipus Review
Read Part 4 Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Activities--Part 4 Questions
Add and finish Irony Activity
Homework--Oedipus Cartoon--due Oct. 27th
Oedipus Review
Read Part 4 Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Activities--Part 4 Questions
Add and finish Irony Activity
Homework--Oedipus Cartoon--due Oct. 27th
10/17
Turn in Greek Vocab Paragraphs
Review Oedipus Rex
Read Part III
Close Reading #2--Turn in
Oedipus Activities--Answer the questions at the end of Part III
Homework--Greek Vocab Test next class over Greek Vocabulary
Review Oedipus Rex
Read Part III
Close Reading #2--Turn in
Oedipus Activities--Answer the questions at the end of Part III
Homework--Greek Vocab Test next class over Greek Vocabulary
10/12
Review Oedipus Rex
Finish Reading Part II
Oedipus Activities--Part 11 Questions
Review Irony--finish finding 3 types examples
SAT Review--Greek Vocabulary
Homework--choose 10 affixes from the Greek Vocab and write a paragraph using them. Underline the 10 words you use.
10/10
Greek Vocab Quiz
Notes--3 Types of Irony
Review Part 1 Oedipus
Begin reading Part 11
Oedipus Activities--Irony Activity
Notes--3 Types of Irony
Review Part 1 Oedipus
Begin reading Part 11
Oedipus Activities--Irony Activity
- Irony Activity--need notes--for each type of irony, find an example that demonstrates that type.
- Type of Irony
- Quote from play that demonstrates type of irony
- Speaker and line number
- Explanation of how the quote demonstrates that type of irony
10/6
SAT Review--Greek Vocabulary 6-10
Review Oedipus
Finish reading Part 1
Oedipus Activities
Oedipus Part 11 Reading
Homework:
Review Oedipus
Finish reading Part 1
Oedipus Activities
- Part 1 Questions
Oedipus Part 11 Reading
Homework:
- Greek Vocab Quiz--know all of the affixes definitions and examples of words that use them for next class.
- Greek Tragedy Notes and Irony Notes
10/4
Reviewed Oedipus play
Notes--Oedipus Rex
Read and discuss Part 1 of Oedipus Rex
SAT Review--Greek Vocabulary
Reviewed Oedipus play
Notes--Oedipus Rex
Read and discuss Part 1 of Oedipus Rex
SAT Review--Greek Vocabulary
9/30
Fall Semester
Review Greek Notes
Set-up Riddles
Set-up Oedipus Rex Background info.
Begin reading Oedipus and discussing literary elements
Review Greek Notes
Set-up Riddles
Set-up Oedipus Rex Background info.
Begin reading Oedipus and discussing literary elements
9/28
Finish Presentations
Answer Film's Questions and Map Hero's Journey--turn in
Greek Myth Notes
Answer Film's Questions and Map Hero's Journey--turn in
Greek Myth Notes
9/26
Review film
Finish film and notes
Work on poster for presentation
Presentations
Finish film and notes
Work on poster for presentation
Presentations
9/22
Hero's Journey Film Analysis
Break up into presentation groups and get assigned note taking parts
Begin watching and note taking in groups.
Break up into presentation groups and get assigned note taking parts
Begin watching and note taking in groups.
9/20
Finish reading myths
Turn in Myth Audience Responses
PEA Activity--Read and annotate the article. Then choose a prompt and write a PEA paragraph. Share with me.
Hero's Journey Film Analysis Activity--get into groups to take notes. Film Background info.
Turn in Myth Audience Responses
PEA Activity--Read and annotate the article. Then choose a prompt and write a PEA paragraph. Share with me.
Hero's Journey Film Analysis Activity--get into groups to take notes. Film Background info.
9/16
Present myths
Finish Ted Radio Hour Activity--turn it in
PEA Handout--go over
Finish Ted Radio Hour Activity--turn it in
PEA Handout--go over
9/14
Hero's Journey Review
Ted Radio Hour Activity
Myth Writers Workshop--Myth Beginnings and Endings
Turn in all the Writers Workshops for myth
Work Time--Myth due next class. You need to turn in one copy to me at beginning of class. Then you need another copy to read aloud. Two copies of myth brought to class.
Ted Radio Hour Activity
Myth Writers Workshop--Myth Beginnings and Endings
Turn in all the Writers Workshops for myth
Work Time--Myth due next class. You need to turn in one copy to me at beginning of class. Then you need another copy to read aloud. Two copies of myth brought to class.
9/12
Turn in Myth Rubric
Share Dialogue Activity
Go over Hero's Journey Notes
Writer's Workshop--Language of Myth and length
Work Time on myth writing
Hand out Late Passes
Share Dialogue Activity
Go over Hero's Journey Notes
Writer's Workshop--Language of Myth and length
Work Time on myth writing
Hand out Late Passes
9/8
Turn in Hero's Journey Notes
Review Classic Hero Attributes and Types of Heroes
Grammar/Punctuation Activity-Notes on Dialogue Punctuation
Myth Genres Study--Writer's Workshop--Writing a Dialogue between Adam and Eve
Work on Myth
Hand back Papers
Homework--Print out Myth rubric from documents page and bring next class.
Review Classic Hero Attributes and Types of Heroes
Grammar/Punctuation Activity-Notes on Dialogue Punctuation
Myth Genres Study--Writer's Workshop--Writing a Dialogue between Adam and Eve
Work on Myth
Hand back Papers
Homework--Print out Myth rubric from documents page and bring next class.
9/6
Turn in Archetype Notes
Review Archetypes and the Flood myths
Notes--Classic Hero Attributes
Myth Genres Study--Showing Rather Than Telling Activity with imagery, simile, metaphor, personification
Notes--Types of Heroes with Examples
Myth Genres study--Answer the two questions on the board
Homework: Print out Hero's Journey Notes and bring to next class.
Review Archetypes and the Flood myths
Notes--Classic Hero Attributes
Myth Genres Study--Showing Rather Than Telling Activity with imagery, simile, metaphor, personification
Notes--Types of Heroes with Examples
Myth Genres study--Answer the two questions on the board
Homework: Print out Hero's Journey Notes and bring to next class.
9/1
Gilgamesh Notes
Read The Flood Myth from Gilgamesh about how Utnapishtam received immortality
Compare and Contrast Activity for Flood Myths--turn in
Homework--Archetype Notes off my website for next class
Read The Flood Myth from Gilgamesh about how Utnapishtam received immortality
Compare and Contrast Activity for Flood Myths--turn in
Homework--Archetype Notes off my website for next class
August 30th
Big Myth--Turn in the Myths read and analyzed last class
Review Types of Myth
Hebrew Creation Myth--analyze values and beliefs
Archetype Notes
Flood Stories--Noah and the Ark
Homework--Print and bring to class Archetype Document in 11th Documents page
Review Types of Myth
Hebrew Creation Myth--analyze values and beliefs
Archetype Notes
Flood Stories--Noah and the Ark
Homework--Print and bring to class Archetype Document in 11th Documents page
August 26th
Write down two questions about class on your Course Expectations Sheet. Then sign it and show me your materials with your CE.
Finish Myth Notes
Read two myths and answer questions
Bigmyth.com--choose any 3 myths and answer the questions for each of the myths you choose
Big Myth Questions for each myth
1) What is being explained/created and in what order?
2) Based on the myth, what do these people value or believe?
3) What is distinctive to their setting, so we know where they live.
4) What is the purpose of this myth?
Finish Myth Notes
Read two myths and answer questions
Bigmyth.com--choose any 3 myths and answer the questions for each of the myths you choose
Big Myth Questions for each myth
1) What is being explained/created and in what order?
2) Based on the myth, what do these people value or believe?
3) What is distinctive to their setting, so we know where they live.
4) What is the purpose of this myth?
August 24th
Annotation Key Handout
"Superman and Me" Think Aloud example as annotating model
Name Definition Activity
Myth Notes
Homework: Print out Course Expectations from Aug 22 and bring to class on Friday. Need to have your materials, too.
"Superman and Me" Think Aloud example as annotating model
Name Definition Activity
Myth Notes
Homework: Print out Course Expectations from Aug 22 and bring to class on Friday. Need to have your materials, too.
August 22
Introductions
Reading and Writing Pre-Assessment--After reading and annotating "Superman and Me" by Sherman Alexie, explain what the author's message is and how you know.
Seating Charts
Activity--Defining What it Means to be You
Course Expectations--Please bring a copy in on Friday.
docs.google.com/document/d/19Gh1la9eVC-PchQ8A2OF3JMI8AepMEat9MNgvfuB7-k/edit
Reading and Writing Pre-Assessment--After reading and annotating "Superman and Me" by Sherman Alexie, explain what the author's message is and how you know.
Seating Charts
Activity--Defining What it Means to be You
Course Expectations--Please bring a copy in on Friday.
docs.google.com/document/d/19Gh1la9eVC-PchQ8A2OF3JMI8AepMEat9MNgvfuB7-k/edit
August 19th
Introductions
- Cell phone policy
- Food policy
- take notes and discuss--will turn in a few class periods so keep it in binder