Friday, Oct. 30 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Reminder: Patrick Henry Speech close read and questions due Monday

*Writer’s Workshop

*Turning a second draft into a final reminders

*Pink: punctuation, capitalization, academic voice, format, other grammar or conventions

*Yellow: fluency, sentence structure (fragment, run-on, comma splice)

*Meet with me to confer on comments

*Examples of topic sentences, analysis, intros

*Paper due Tuesday!!

*One Pager Presentations (6 or so)

Thursday, Oct. 29 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: The Individual and Society: In writer’s notebook, write a quick list of ways that an individual can interact with society. Think of these ideas: can individuals change society? Can society change individuals? Can you exist without society? Can society exist without individuals? Are there different definitions of society that matter here?

*One Pager Presentations (3)

*Writer’s Workshop:

*Work on revising for craft comments

*Issues noticed: Introduction information (fluency through intro, leading to thesis), unity when supporting thesis (topic sentences), depth of analysis (keeping analysis tied to topic sentences and thesis)

*I’ll be reading through for editing tonight

*Patrick Henry Speech –I’d highlight in three or four different colors, if possible (HOMEWORK)

*Three rhetorical questions and the assumed answers from the speech.  Why include these questions? “Is this the part of wise men…” he wants listeners to think that, no, wise men search for freedom with open eyes, seeing truth.

*Allusion: find another mention of a literary/historical/biblical event.  Any thoughts as to why it would be included? Take a guess…

*How does this fit in the topic (the individual and society)?

*How do you see themes of independence or freedom in this speech? (Themes of the era)

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Turn on your computer and print out your body paragraphs if you don’t have a paper copy

*Comma and semi colon rules (dependent and independent clauses): ACT Prep Slide 9

*Analysis vs. summary: need to print out a copy first

*You need two colors of highlighters or one highlighter and one colored pencil.

*Highlight everything that you feel is summary in one color, everything that is analysis in another color

—Work on changing from first draft to second draft, getting your analysis to be at least two times more than your summary (if not 3), adding more analysis, depth of analysis (not just that it proves your thesis, but WHY and HOW)

*Writer’s Workshop: second draft shared with me by end of block (second has the intro and conclusion)

*Intros: Attention getter, Necessary Information (author’s name, title(italics), plot info related to thesis), Thesis

*All need to tie together, need fluency, one idea builds to the other

*Better analysis: tied to topic sentences, fully proving the thesis, take parts of the quote to explain

*Conclusions: restated thesis (new words/order, same idea), re-emphasize arguments (not summarize everything you said), explain ‘so what?’ and possibly tie back to attention getter

****One Pagers are due on FRIDAY!!!  Everyone needs to have theirs done, even if they end up presenting it on Monday!

Tuesday, Oct. 27 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Writer’s Workshop Time

*How to write a paragraph: write together

*Support of thesis –direct, logical support in each paragraph –unity in paragraphs

*Development of ideas –specific and logical, fully explains the point

*TIQA x2 (Paragraphs will be quite lengthy, that’s ok)

*Meet with me if you have questions on essay

*Writer’s Workshop time

*Body paragraphs rough draft due beginning of class tomorrow (share with me and tell me you are done if you are finished by the end of the block)

*Work on Intro and Conclusion when body rough draft is complete

*Intros: Attention getter, Necessary Information (author’s name, title(italics), plot info related to thesis), Thesis

*All need to tie together, need fluency, one idea builds to the other

*Conclusions: restated thesis (new words/order, same idea), re-emphasize arguments (not summarize everything you said), explain ‘so what?’ and possibly tie back to attention getter

*One Pager Presentations begin Thursday!

Monday, Oct. 26 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Crucible Web due

*Essay Test Double Check

*Outline requirements

*At least three main points you are making to prove your thesis

*At least three specific pieces of textual evidence with page numbers (one for each point, minimum)

*A potential thought for an attention getter

*Necessary Information for Intro

*Work on outline if not completed, show me when you have all requirements, then work on BODY PARAGRAPHS FIRST!!

*Crucible Essay Assignment/writer’s workshop time ––first draft (typed –google docs would be best) due tomorrow (after about an hour), editing draft due end Wednesday

*One Pager Presentations begin Thursday!

Friday, Oct. 23 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Analysis Essay Choices

*Crucible Essay Assignment approx. due dates –first draft (typed or hand written) due Tuesday (beginning), editing draft due end Wednesday

*Crucible Test: work on your outline for your essay, your web, or your independent reading until all are done with the test

*I will need to see your outline at some point Monday (the earlier I see it, the more time you have to work on the body paragraphs themselves)

*You should be done with your choice book right now and working on your One Pager; we will begin talking about the next independent reading requirement in about five school days…

You will want to have your book that you have chosen to read finished by Tuesday at the absolute latest: One Pager Presentations begin Thursday (one week-ish)!

Thursday, Oct. 22 Agenda

Discussion of the Act 4 Small Group Discussion Sheet

Prep time for the Test on Friday
     -quote and character analysis
     -Focus Points details
     -Understanding of events of Act 4

Time for working on the web (due Monday)

Wednesday, Oct. 21 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Gallup Survey (be truthful, but quick in your completion of it)

*The Crucible Act 4

*Pg 121

*In your WN: Explain your understanding of John’s actions in Act 4: Why did he decide to confess, then not? Why does Hale say John is willing to hang? What does Elizabeth say?

*Act 4 Discussion Small Groups

*Discuss points from sheet with small group

*How would this story be different if in a different society?

*Topic: The Individual and Society

*Why is The Crucible a fantastic text to place in this topic?

*Focus Points

*Read “Echoes down the Corridor” at end of A4 (HW/Thursday work)

*Instead of an Act 4 quiz, we will have a 2 page test on analyzing quotes, understanding big ideas, analyzing the book as a whole

*On Friday

Tuesday, Oct. 20 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: In WN: What does Proctor risk by claiming he had an affair with Abigail?  What does he gain?  How did the pros outweigh the cons in this situation and ‘make’ him admit it? –bring to me to check when done

*Tangled Web Work Time: Web due Monday, you need to have details (if applicable) from Act 3 and 4

*Finish A3 (pg 118)

*What does John Proctor mean when he says, “God is dead!” (end of act 3)? Why does he say it at this point? What does the rest of his speech to those in the court mean (pg 120)? What do others think he means?  Discuss with partner, jot down notes

*Share your motivation explanations with your group; add to focus points

*Act 3 Quiz

*After you finish the quiz:

*Post your ‘other emotion’ motivation explanation on Schoology (if you haven’t already); Read through all of the different posts on the Focus Points on Schoology

*Work on reading your book for the one-pager, or work on the one-pager

*Tangled Web Work Time: Web due Monday, you need to have details from Act 3 and 4

Monday, Oct. 19 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Crucible Act 3

*83-103?

*Why is Mary so afraid?

*Tangled Web assignment, due Monday (use either “connected mind” on google chrome, bubbl.us or prezi.com to make a map on the computer)

*Work on it throughout the week, either paper or computer

*Act 3 102-118

*HW: Finish your motivation explanations (jealousy, fear, love, additional emotion)

*Own book –finish it before the end of the quarter, in the next two weeks we’ll be starting a different reading requirement…

Thursday, Oct. 15 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Bring the paragraphs that were homework to me

*Act 2 quiz

*Turn in to stool when done and read/work on One Pager/do the work you should have done for homework

*Discuss answer for A2 S2

*Homework (due Tuesday so make sure to add info from Act 3 today and Monday): Explain how these feelings have motivated people in the play The Crucible: Jealousy, Fear, Love, Additional Emotions (you need to pick one emotion that isn’t listed and explain how it motivates). Be detailed and try to look beyond the obvious as well (Shorter paragraph on each).

*Homework over the long weekend: Post at least one insightful comment on Schoology Discussion board in one of the Focus Points Discussions and comment on one other person’s comment (a recent comment, not one from earlier discussions)

*Own book –finish it soon and work on your one-pager, in the next few weeks we’ll be starting a different reading requirement…

Wednesday, Oct. 14 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Finish A2 75-81

*Focus Points Discussion and more:

*Discuss John’s comments on pg 77: What does he mean,  what does this show about him? Discuss all parts, translate every part (write it down)

*Pontius Pilate? Why?

*Pg 79 Hale’s speech interpretation (write it down)

*What about what Hale said affected John most? Why? What does he think about himself?

*Re-read John’s last lines in A2 (pg 80-81)- Interpret what he means by that.

*Talk about what you’ve seen as examples of different focus points

*Discuss pgs. 77, 79, 81 Interpretations

*Homework:

*Think of Rev. Hale’s change from the beginning to Act 2 (re-read his entrance to A2 (pg 62) and how he acts/what he says at the end).  Why has his manner/appearance changed?  Did he want to find witchcraft in Salem when he arrived? What does he feel about the trials now? What evidence in act 2 backs up your opinions and/or shows a possible change?

*Scene 2 (pg 148) –read on own –done by tomorrow

*in WN: What was the author’s purpose in writing the scene (Act 2 Scene 2)? Why has this scene been cut out of basically all performances of The Crucible? What do readers/viewers gain from the possible addition of the scene, what do they lose/why is it unnecessary? Need min. two full paragraphs.  Give multiple reasons.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: One Pager Thoughts (share with someone your ideas): Make sure you are reading your book at home!!!!!!!!!!!

*Act 2 49-57

* Do you think Mary actually felt the way she explains on pg 57? Does she believe what she is telling the Proctors?

*What information does Mary Warren give? What is going on in Salem/the court? –add to trial section of notes

*John and Elizabeth’s Relationship –write about it in Character Motivation section of Focus Points

*More on John’s character –specifics from his interaction with Elizabeth throughout act 2(look at stage directions)

*57-74

*Focus Points: Trial, Motivations, Hysteria, Empowerment

*Act 2 Quiz tomorrow! (after we finish A2 and discussion)

Monday, Oct. 12 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: In your writer’s notebook, explain this proverb: “The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose”

*Character and Relationships Brainstorming (alone or with partner): I’d suggest jotting a few notes (not for the quiz, but for future benefit)

*Read Miller’s explanations on pages 25-36 (specific focus on 33-36) writing questions, important ideas, relationship details, etc. down while reading to talk about with partner at intervals: I will stop the whole class at different points to have time for discussion with partner

*Discuss 33-36 writing questions down while discussing for whole group at end of partner discussion time: make sure you both understand what he is talking about

*Big Ideas to Discuss (and fully understand): Hale’s experience with witchcraft, the use of the devil (especially in politics and connecting his ideas on the Red Scare), the devil before Christianity, witchcraft in Salem (in Miller’s opinion)

*A1 Quiz with Part 2 of Intro Quiz (details from 33-36):Today

Thursday, Oct. 8 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Historical note- While reading, pay attention to things he changed from history: we will discuss this once all are done

*Focus Points for The Crucible

*Paraphrase explanations:

*First meet with the other holders of your number- make sure that you have all details needed (I’ll be coming around to check that you have done your work)

*Each group needs 5 people, one from each section

*You need to write down notes so you understand all of that intro section

*Intro Quiz (open notes, not open book): on stool when done, then read book

*Begin reading 8-21 (top of 21, before Mary talks to John): start together, finish on own

*You need at least 10 annotations based on the characters, plot, themes, historical details, literary concepts, questions you have, etc from these pages (aim for more)

*Add examples to focus points as you read too (they count as annotations)

*Sign up for Schoology and this course in Schoology: Course Code: 9C5SK-5TQ55

*Schoology Post: -homework (post your ideas and comment on at least one other classmate’s post) Post at least one question and one important piece of information that you have about the beginning of Act 1.  For the comment, either add to their question or give an answer or a part of an answer

*Independent Reading –make sure you’re making progress in your book

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Questions on “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”

**Provide an example of figurative language used in the sermon that illustrates God’s wrath (metaphor, simile)?

         *Why haven’t we (the audience of the sermon) already been destroyed?

          *How does Reverend Edwards express the Puritans’ belief in predestination and/or         original sin?

*Bring these answers, the annotated text, and your paragraphs from yesterday up to me to get checked when done

*Discuss annotations

*With partner, who is audience (specific, not just congregation), what is purpose, what is tone, what is mood (connotative words that show tone and mood)

*Intro to Crucible

*Anticipatory Set discussion

*Salem Witch Trial notes, Red Scare basic info

*Read Historical note and pg 3-8

*Paraphrase (give details in own words) in writing section your section of the intro Miller gives before the play begins

**1: Top of 3 –pg 4 “…more upon prayer.”

*2: pg 4 “Which is not…” – pg 5 “…homage to God.”

*3: pg 5 “For these reasons,…” – pg 6 “…their frustrations.”

*4 pg 6 “The Salem…” – pg 7 “…greater individual freedom.”

*5 pg 7 “When one rises…” – pg 8 “…general revenge.”

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Tuesday, Oct. 6 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Creative One-Pager reminders (what you will do when done with your first quarter of class book)

*Presentations will be on Thursday the 29th and Friday the 30th

*Next Topic: The Individual and Society

*Preview Discussion: What do you think this topic means? Any ideas of what could be covered from your expert era?

*“Sinners” Preview Images

*Review of Puritan Main Ideas

*Read and annotate “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”

*On the front stool: Anticipatory Set for Crucible. Rate following your own beliefs and ideas –write in WN your explanations (paragraphs due tomorrow)

*Do this after finishing initial directions: Lit Concept: Repetition for Emphasis (when words or images or ideas are repeated to make a point) –re-read (Sinners in the Hands…) and highlight (in a different color) for this

*All annotations, highlights, circling, etc. due tomorrow

*Read your book if you have time left in the block

Monday, October 5 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Take out/print Outline for essay

*Outline check (if you don’t have TEXTUAL EVIDENCE, you NEED IT!!! Not just summaries…)

*Analysis vs. Summary handout

*Example of Analysis done well

*“Cultural Encounters and Frontiers” Essay

*If you need more than the 45 minutes, mark where you were at the end of time and then finish your essay

*Remember, this is a test.  Check through for all of the objectives on the screen/on the essay prompt sheet.

*Read book while you wait for all to be done

Friday, Oct. 2 Agenda: HOMECOMING!!!

*Bell Ringer: ACT Prep

*Outline Example

*Outline Creation

*Read choice book if you have a complete outline

Make sure your outline is complete by Monday as we will be writing our timed essay on MONDAY!!!

Thursday, Oct. 1 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: History vs. Fiction ‘discussion’

*Give notebook to another person. Annotate it (making comments and writing questions in the margins, connections, ect.) when you’ve read it all, write your opinion and why underneath it, as well as your initials/name

*Discuss with the person when you hand the paragraphs back what you feel is the message about ‘cultural encounters and frontiers’ that General History and Pocahontas show?

*ACT Writing Discussion: Three perspectives on/messages of Cultural Encounters shown by the texts we read

*Final Topic Essay (ACT essay format) Prep: Essay will be Monday

*Work time on planning essay

*****Make sure to check your google drive for the essay prompt document shared with you. By tomorrow you should have your text picked out, the in-depth message about Cultural Encounters and Frontiers that it shows, and a list (or highlighted copy) of potential textual evidence that shows that message.