Friday, May 27 Agenda

*         Perspective Journals due Tuesday: should have 1-16,
17-29, 30-52, 53-65, 66-83, 84-end {full page} (or 84-98 and 99-end)

*         Share best points (Q 1- 8 & Focus Pts) with large group (from yesterday)

*         End of book discussion with small groups

*         End of Book Questions (Q#9 +)

*         Foreshadowing, Figurative Language, Symbolism, and Tragic Hero (talk about these things)

*         Work on questions, literary terms notes (foreshadowing, similes, metaphors, symbols), big idea notes –all need to be done by Tuesday

*         Big Idea Notes Sheet: Make sure for American Dream and one of your other two big ideas that you have a theme connected to that idea and two pieces of textual evidence that show each one perfectly (WITH PAGE NUMBER).

HINT: Could you answer an essay question that asked “How is this Big Idea shown in the novella?”

*         2:45…Introduce Final Paper  

*         you should know of what stories you are analyzing and have copies of them by end of day today

*         Rough Draft Thesis due at BEGINNING of class on Tuesday 

*         Create GOOGLE DOC, share with me, and work on “Things needed on document”

Things needed on Document:

Titles of potential selections

Era for each selection

Theme you are looking at

Thesis

If you want, you can put your outline on the same doc.

Thursday, May 27 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: Perspective Journals… should be done with #5 (66-83)

*         Pass your perspective journal to another class member. Read through your peer’s entry, checking that they have done it correctly: labeled which pages for section and which character, written in the voice of the character, covered the thoughts and feelings of character of all of the main things that happened in that chapter

*         With small group, go through the big idea sheet and discuss where the different ideas have been seen (start with Am. Dream, be specific, page numbers/textual evidence always helpful).

*         Assessment on OMM coming soon (best guess=Wednesday/Thursday)

*         This will focus on the Big Ideas tied to THEMES and Textual Evidence

*         With the same small group, work on discussing and then jotting down answers to questions (1-8), especially questions 5 and 7 on sheet then add your opinions on these questions: Why doesn’t Curley’s wife get a name? What could Steinbeck be saying by not giving Curley’s wife a name but giving the cathouse runners names? Or is it just trying to make something out of nothing that she has no name and they do? Explain why you think what you do.

*         Add this to the ‘power’ question (8) on sheet: Why does Curley’s wife verbally attack Crooks the way she does at the end of section 4?

*         HW: Read Section 5 and 6: finish book for tomorrow

*         HW: Perspective journal #6: either half page for 5 and half for 6 (switching perspectives), or full page for both together (one person’s perspective)… All six journals due TUESDAY.

Wednesday, May 25 Agenda

*         Books with Friends:

*         Goal of the presentation

*         Expectations of presentation

*         Example presentation

*         Today you need to start planning or at least brainstorming for this. Discuss with partner what you are thinking for your pair’s presentation Today, I need to see what you’ve been working on {a start of your plan}

*         Grab Section 3 quiz from stool; put completed quizzes back on the stool.

*         Write perspective journal #4 on 53-65

*         If done, read BwF or OMM homework.

*         Pg 1 – 43 Discussions / Schoology – Did you finish?   THREE POSTS per group (or individual) should have been done yesterday

*         Homework: Read Section 4 (66-83)

*         Perspective journal #5 is on all of 4 (can be Lennie, Crooks, Candy –George isn’t in the section till end of 4, so don’t pick him) can be done on Thursday.  All perspective journals will be collected next Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 24 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: In Writer’s Notebook: George says that guys like them, who work on ranches are “the loneliest guys in the world” (Steinbeck 13).  What is his reasoning behind the statement?  Do you agree? Why/why not? How does the idea of “belonging” relate to this statement and Lennie and George’s relationship and their position in life so far? –bring to me when done

*         Write perspective journal #3 on 30-53, when done with WN entry

*         Finish up / Start small group discussion from yesterday: what you still had from the sheet, then talking about conflicts and posting on Schoology –also discuss things from the reading last night (43-53)

*         Share your best point from your 3^rd perspective journal as you are talking about details from the homework reading (43-53)

*         Similes, Metaphors, Foreshadowing, Symbols –notes for these will be online in Schoology, so maybe mark (annotate) where you see them and then add to online notes during small group discussions

*         Big Idea Discussion: talk about what you have traced for big ideas so far and then as a group, post a specific detail or piece of textual evidence (with page number) to three of the big idea boards on Schoology

*         Conflict Types and examples with your group, then post to the boards on Schoology (not just char. Name vs. char. Name, but names with how that specific conflict is playing out)

*         HW: read 53-66 homework

Monday, May 23 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: 1-29 Quiz

*         When you finish the quiz, turn it in and work on big idea examples, perspective journals

*         Pgs 1-29 Quiz: Discussion after all are finished

*         Start reading OMM again (whole class) –stop on page 43 (ain’t doin’ no harm)

*         Discussion on pages 1-43

*         Homework: Section 3 start on page 43 read to page 53 (“the door opened”)

*         Things to pay attention to when reading: Big idea examples, any examples of symbols, similes, metaphors, personification, foreshadowing, and conflicts

*         journal entry on 30-52 (can do tomorrow after the WN entry)

*         Conflicts: come up with examples of how each type of conflict is seen while or after reading to prepare for discussion tomorrow

*         Section 3 quiz Tuesday after we finish reading it (through 65)

Friday, May 20 Agenda

*         Finish perspective journal entry #1  from section #1 (pgs 1-16)
   (will be checked on Monday)

*         READ – OMM section 2 – read through page 30 / bottom of page,

*         2^nd Journal entry – section 2, pgs 17-29

 - - can be from same perspective or switch, half page long (summary and character’s reactions to events, first person pov) (due Mon.)

*         Be prepared for quiz & discussion on Monday

*         Work time (BwF, other work)

*         Around 2:45 – 3:00 – Library Time with Mrs. Danielson

Instructions: Perspective Journal Entries from the perspective of George or Lennie on events:

o   Needs to be at least half page 

o   Both a summary of what happened in the section through the character’s eyes and the character’s opinions and thoughts on the events

o   In the character’s voice that you have chosen (can switch for each section, or stay the same)

Write it in your WN, but make a specific section just for perspective journals

Thursday, May 19 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: Harlem Renaissance & Langton Hughes

*         http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/harlem-renaissance

*          http://www.biography.com/people/langston-hughes-9346313

*         Discussion on Harlem Renaissance Poetry

*         Begin Of Mice and Men: Basic Intro (PPT Slides) then Topic/Big idea sheet

*         Read Of Mice and Men Section 1(through pg  16)

*         Journal Entry from the perspective of George or Lennie on events from Section 1:

*         Friday: OMM section 2 –read to page 30 / bottom of page, be prepared for quiz (Monday) and to discuss Monday

*         Friday: Journal Entry on section 2 (17-29), can be from same perspective or switch, half page long (summary and character’s reactions to events, first person pov) … this entry is due Monday

Wednesday, May 18 Agenda

*         American Dream Discussion

*         WN – Answer “American Dream” Questions

*         Discuss the fourth question, focusing on your prior knowledge of the Great Depression era (as that is when the book is set)

*         Homeless: (read article)
What is this saying about the American Dream today?

*         As you read, you hopefully marked up connections to the American Dream, or in general things to talk about

*         Once done discussing, quick bullet points showing what you discussed, hand that in when done

*         Jazz Age, Harlem Renaissance, Great Depression

*         Langston Hughes – “Harlem,” “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” and “I, too, sing America” pg. 880-3/packet

*         Paul Laurence Dunbar “We Wear the Mask” pg 621/packet

*         **There are suggested note questions to have answers to (last page of the packet), but also annotate the poem on your own, with your own thoughts

*         Discussion on Harlem Renaissance Poetry

• Begin Of Mice and Men: Basic Intro then Topic/Big idea sheet

Tuesday, May 17 Agenda

*     “TODAY: "Pit and the Pendulum” assignment:  pg 230/packet –due tomorrow

*         Read. While reading, identify 6 most important scenes (or combine main ideas into 6 scenes) and draw them (like a six frame comic) or explain them in extreme detail, and textual evidence of sensory images

*         “Pit and Pendulum” comic- six cells, cover whole story (especially how they attempted to kill him/he escaped death each time),

*         List one detail (textual evidence) from the story for each of the five senses (on back of sheet)

*        WEDNESDAY: Begin “American Dream…American Conflict”
What is the American Dream?
Answers questions in your WN

1.       What is the American Dream? 

2.       How does The American Dream differ for different groups of Americans?

3.       Do all citizens of the United States have equal opportunity to achieve The American Dream today? What supports your argument?

4.       In what ways has The American Dream changed throughout the existence of America? What has caused these changes (think of changes in the economy, changes in the social structure of the country)? 

5.       Is it easier for Americans today to achieve The American Dream than it was for Americans at other points in history (ie: during the Depression)? Why do you think that?

Monday, May 16 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: Poe Background

*         Discuss Anabelle Lee

*         Read “The Raven”, pg 244 or 436. Annotate rhyme structure, alliteration, plot, characteristics of Gothic Lit.

*         Discuss “The Raven”, how is his life reflected in his writing? (with partner)

*         View/Listen to "Raven” (while listening, check rhymes and alliteration notes)

*         Gothic characteristics

*         On a sheet of paper to turn in:

*         “plot” of poem (specifically the questions the narrator asks and why he gets angry at the Raven’s answer)

*         “Pit and the Pendulum” pg 230/packet – comic due Wednesday

*         Read. While reading, identify 6 most important scenes (or combine main ideas into 6 scenes) and draw them (like a six frame comic) or explain them in extreme detail, and textual evidence of sensory images *due first thing Wednesday

*         “Pit and Pendulum” comic- six cells, cover whole story (especially how they attempted to kill him/he escaped death each time), and list one detail (textual evidence) from the story for each of the five senses (on back of sheet)

Friday, May 13 Agenda

*         Gone Thursday? 1) POEMS – turned in, 2) WN Entries (x2) (Emerson & Thoreau selections), 3) Rose for Emily read + q’s

*         Bell Ringer: On a blank sheet: Why would "what happened" happen?
(the facts that were revealed in the end of the story… what do you think actually caused this to happen?)

*         What textual evidence from the story supports your idea/answer?

*        Based on your list from yesterday, create a chronological order of events in “Rose for Emily” on same sheet with WN entry –turn in.
      KEEP your numbering from the story-order,
      just re-arrange to chronological order

*         Rose for Emily large-group discussion

*         Poe:  Background Info (p410), take notes, discuss

*         “Anabelle Lee”: explicate the poem (meanings (fig and lit), poetic devices, author’s life in poem, Gothic Characteristics,  etc)

Thursday, May 12 Agenda

*       Bell Ringer: Turn in POEMS

*         Emulation poem: on rubric, write down what 3-4 devices are you emulating that should be evaluated (if you didn’t already)

*         Am Voice Poem: on rubric, write what devices you used that I am looking for to evaluate if you want (this helps me see what you were aiming to accomplish, thus being able to grade it better)

*       American Gothic- Notes on Gothic Literature: Looks at humanity’s attempt to supersede nature, spiritual and emotional disconnect from nature: “men have become the tools of their tools” and “things are in the saddle and ride mankind”

*      Southern Gothic: “A Rose for Emily”

*         Answer questions from the sheet on a separate piece of paper to turn in.  Can work with partner on questions/timeline. Due Friday.

QUESTIONS FOR “A Rose for Emily”

While reading, keep track of information to help you answer these questions/prompts:

1. Mood- feeling or atmosphere created by the author
1. How does the diction (word choice), imagery and figurative language create a mood? What is the overall mood? (a piece of textual evidence in this answer would be best)
2. Order in which events revealed vs. order in which events occur: Only make the list of how it is in the story, we will organize the chronological list on Friday.
1. Ex.

1. Emily dies, everyone wants to see the house.

2. Taxes Issue (col. Sartorious, younger generations trying to collect.

3. The next event/idea talked about in the story

2. After completing the sequencing, why do you think Faulkner chose to manipulate the sequence this way? What would the story lose if it was told traditionally?
2. How does this story show the southern regionalism and southern/American Gothic? (textual evidence)

Wednesday, May 11 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: Presentations: Camilo, Tymber

*         “Law of Life” group discussion

*         1- Conflict: Man Vs. Nature

*         2- Conflict: Man Vs. Self

*         3- How does the story “The Law of Life” show the Naturalistic movement’s ideas? 

*         4- Personification of Death: how? And What does the old moose symbolize? Specific connections

*         Poem Work Time

*         Make sure you have identified what elements should be graded on the rubric

*         You should have another person read through and help you make your poem better

*         Printed out copies of both poems due tomorrow 
   + Peer review (signed by the peer who reviewed your poem)

*         Tomorrow: Start American Gothis & "A Rose for Emily"

Tuesday, May 10 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: Presentations: Camilo, Liza, Tymber, Carolina

*         American Voice and Regionalism

*         Realism, Naturalism notes review

*         “The Law of Life” pg 771

*         While reading, make sure you understand the story as a whole (plot, characters, etc) but pay close attention to the topics and take notes on your specific number

*         1- Conflict: Man Vs. Nature

*         2- Conflict: Man Vs. Self

*         3- How does the story “The Law of Life” show the Naturalistic movement’s ideas? 

*         4- Personification of Death: how? And What does the old moose symbolize? Specific connections

*         The story is due on Wednesday, so choose what to work on first (poems, short story, etc.)

*         Discussion Wednesday

*         Writer’s Workshop on poems

*         Finish conferring, work on revising and polishing, read for BwF or read “Law of Life” if poem is complete

*         Final, polished pieces due Thursday

*         Two separate pages, typed, follow points on sheet from yesterday (back side), need both rubrics with them to be worth full credit

Monday, May 9 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer - Presentations: Breanna, Jake, Camilo, Sam, Liza, Tymber, Carolina

*         Peer Review of poems: If typed, print out two copies of each poem

*         Part 1: four times (even for your own poems)

*         Part 2: Conference, if you want to have someone else look at your poem, so do before going into part 3, or do some revising, then have someone else read

*         Part 3: Begin to revise, look at the back of the sheet for polishing info

Friday, May 6 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: More Presentations

*         Whitney, Ellie,  Adam,  Richard (Friday)

*         Camilo, Sam, Liza, Tymber, Carolina, Breanna, Jake (Monday)

*         Poetry work time

*         Who is your poet? –write it on the white board

*         What are some of the structural choices, ideological choices, stylistic choices, theme choices, etc. that you are thinking of emulating

*         Use the rubric as you work on your draft to know what needs to be in each poem

*         Rough draft of both poems due Monday

Looking ahead:

*         Monday – Finish presentations. Peer review of poems.

*         Tuesday –Wed: Begin Regionalism, some poem time / writers’ workshop

*         Thursday: Final Poems due, begin Southern Gothic (yes, Katie, we will be reading Annabelle Lee)

Thursday, May 5 Agenda

*Bell Ringer: Poet Presentations (as many as we can get through)

*Makinzie, Walker,, Katie, Holly, Alyssa, Erica, Britta, Kaylea, Tyler

*Whitney, Ellie,,Sam, Adam, Jake, Camilo, Richard, Breanna (Friday)

*Liza, Tymber, Carolina (Monday)

*

*Poetry work time

*Who is your poet? –write it on the white board

*What are some of the structural choices, ideological choices, stylistic choices, theme choices, etc. that you are thinking of emulating

*Use the rubric as you work on your draft to know what needs to be in each poem

*Rough draft of both poems due Monday

Monday, May 2 Agenda

*         Bell Ringer: Google and Search Tips in Library

*         American Voices answers / Large group review

*         Current Poet Work Time

*         Reminder of what is needed for each poem, what you will be presenting.

*         Explications due Wednesday

*         Presentations: Thursday

*         Tuesday: Work time & Introducing YOUR American Voice assignment (you write poetry!)

*         Wednesday: Work time on YOUR poetry (+ last minute changes on your multi-modal presentations)