Date and Learning Target |
Classwork and Resources |
Assignments (to be completed before next class unless otherwise noted) |
9/28-10/1
I can use a combination of reading techniques to understand informational texts, including
summarizing, identifying signal words, questioning.
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Revisit "Harrison Bergeron"
Reading non-fiction:
Signals and Transitions
Chaos Theory (?)
The Butterfly Effect ACTIVE READING -- tackling informational reading
“What if we could rerun life from the beginning, would it turn out the same?”
Common Lit Code: 58ER8N
"A Sound of Thunder" SAT style
Was this story an example of the butterfly effect or not? DEFEND your position.
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Complete "A Sound of Thunder" on Common LIt if you have not.
We will be playing with Sci Fi next week.
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9/26-27
I can explore the implications of a "What if...?"
I can revise or develop my thoughts about equality and competition after reading "Harrison Bergeron"
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What if...? continued
What if ...?
Harrison Bergeron TABLE
THEN Read
"Harrison Bergeron"
complete post-reading table
Discuss and respond to pre-reading
What went wrong??
Going Wrong...
Lazy Tommy Pumpkinhead
Wall-E
Dystopian worlds/novels
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Complete the TABLE if not already done so |
9/25
I can explore the implications of a "What if...?"
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Where do authors get their ideas?
Why write a short story?
What if...?
Assignment on Schoology
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Khan Academy 20 minutes
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9/24 - BLOCK 4
I can read another's paragraph to make sure the claim is clear, specific, and the paragraph supports it with textual evidence.
I can explore the implications of a "What if...?"
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Khan Academy - 15 min.
Peer Edit "Lamb to Slaughter" paragraph
Where do authors get their ideas?
What if...?
Tables work out the basics for a What If...? of their own.
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Complete your What If...? assignment in Schoology.
Khan Academy 20 minutes
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9/21-Block 1
I can work with a peer to teach/learn about blending evidence and using my definition of revenge to support my claim about Mary Maloney.
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Khan Academy
Students who were here pair up and help review homework ( Blending Practice for "Lamb to the Slaughter ")
AND explain assignment:
Revisit the story and select evidence.
HONORS: select at least one passage that SEEMS to challenge your claim
Students who were absent:
Compose your paragraph on Mary Maloney and submit!
Student who were here:
Peer Edit "Lamb to Slaughter" paragraph
Where do authors get their ideas?
Why write a short story?
What if...?
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Students who were out Wed: Finalize and submit Revenge Paragraph
Students who were here: Enjoy the fall weather.
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9/19-20
I can support my claim about Mary Maloney's motives with textual evidence.
I can blend my support using OREO cookie method.
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Review homework ( Blending Practice for "Lamb to the Slaughter ")
Revisit the story and select evidence.
HONORS: select at least one passage that SEEMS to challenge your claim
Compose your paragraph on Mary Maloney and submit!
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9/17-18
I can support my claim about Mary Maloney's motives with textual evidence.
I can blend my support using OREO cookie method.
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Mini-lesson on topic sentences and blending (OREO cookie method)
1st Paragraph Fix-Its
Did Mary Maloney Exact Revenge.pdf
Blending Practice for "Lamb to the Slaughter "
Start work on gathering evidence for paragraph!
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Finish your Blending Practice for "Lamb to the Slaughter "
Next class we polish our paragraphs and submit!
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9/13-14
I can explain why "Lamb to the Slaughter" is ironic.
I can determine reasons why Mary acted as she did.
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Khan Academy practice: 15 min.
Point of View: the princess and Alan were in charge -- but what about their lovers? Did they deserve such treatment?
What if you were the Courtier or Diana and you found out the plan? What would you do?
IRONY -- what is it? Why Google search "irony" in IMAGES... then we'll discuss what it is (and is not!)
midvale
"Lamb to the Slaughter" on Actively Learn
(audio included -- use earbuds if you are going to listen along).
Why did Mary do it?
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Khan Academy practice: 20 min
If you have finished the assigned activities,
HONORS CHALLENGE: watch the Alfred Hitchcock adaptation of "Lamb to the Slaughter"
Is the depiction of Mary Maloney basically the same or different from that in the original story?
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9/11-12
I can determine & compare the themes of two different stories.
I can compose a strong claim and use details from the two stories "Lady or the Tiger" and "The Chaser" to defend it.
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Khan Academy
Block1 A/C
Block 4 B/D
Theme of "The Chaser"?
What about a theme for both stories: "The Lady or the Tiger?" and "The Chaser"???
Theme
Compose your claim and find support for the paragraph -- see specifics on Schoology. Remember to check the rubric and SHARE for EDITING.
GUIDE TO PARAGRAPH
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Submit paragraph to Schoology. Remember to check the rubric and SHARE for EDITING. This will be a draft -- we will revise once more at least for an interim grade :) |
9/7-10
I can identify topics of a story and differential topic from theme.
I can determine the themes of example stories.
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Topic vs. Theme Theme
Survey of endings: Lady or Tiger?
Why? How does your ending affect the theme of the story?
"The Chaser" on Actively Learn
IRONY!
Theme of "The Chaser"?
What about a theme for both stories: "The Lady or the Tiger?" and "The Chaser"???
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Finish reading "The Chaser" and answering the questions on Actively Learn.
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9/5-6
I can successfully submit my work to Schoology, making sure it is shared correctly.
I can write and defend an appropriate ending for "The Lady or the Tiger."
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Submission to Schoology
Join the correct section of class in Actively Learn
Block 1 Code: heylq
Block 4 Code: sg1lq
Read the story "The Lady or the Tiger" on Actively Learn. Answer the questions.
Then complete the Schoology assignment
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Finish writing your ending to "The Lady or the Tiger" and submit to Schoology.
Remember to SHARE for EDITING!
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8/31-9/4
I can fill in details and events from what I know about these types of stories and convert them from one type into another by using classic tropes and devices.
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Story types: labeling and fleshing them out.
Vocab Word: TROPE
a common or overused theme or device
Convert Cinderella into a DIFFERENT story -- one of the other types.
- Submit your work to Schoology successfully = shared for editing.
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Convert Cinderella into a DIFFERENT story -- one of the other types. |
8/29-30
I can add titles to the list of different story types to categorize
I can submit work on Schoology correctly.
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Class overview
Story types: listing and them fleshing them out.
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