Room 7 Edublog

September 30, 2013

9/30/13

Filed under: LA 12 — Rm 7 @ 8:39 AM

OBJECTIVES:
To review what an epic is
To compare Beowulf to an “epic hero”

BELLRINGER:
Are you an epic hero? Answer the questions “yes” or “no” quietly on a piece of paper.

AGENDA:
Review the idea of an “epic hero” through a Prezi clip
http://prezi.com/e0hox5xau2q2/traits-of-the-classic-epic-hero/
Each student researches evidence in the epic and writes it down
Each pod reflects on what each member has found
Class discussion on whether Beowulf fits this hero mold

HOMEWORK:

Cell Messages (book report project) due at the BEGINNING of class 10/8/13 (32 pts)
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Remember: imagine these cell messages are following the story plot outline. What 7 events of rising action, climax, and falling action should you note?

9/30/13

Filed under: LA 9 — Rm 7 @ 7:59 AM

OBJECTIVES:
To use description in creating a monster
To review 3 types of stories

AGENDA:
Students will use their handouts to create their monsters
On the front, they fill in information about their monster
On the back, they draw their monsters
We will review the 3 kinds of stories

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes every night!

9/30/13 – 10/2/13

Filed under: AP Lit & Comp — Rm 7 @ 7:58 AM

OBJECTIVES:
To instruct an overview of Greek theatre
To practice pod cooperative work and peer team teaching

BELLRINGER:
Quotation review: every change in speaker = new paragraph (Monday)
Scrugg’s Allusions: 30 Pieces of Silver or Betrayed with a Kiss (Tuesday)
Scrugg’s Allusions: Gordian Knot (Wednesday)

AGENDA:
Pods will teach the rest of the class what they have learned about Greek theatre
Class will take notes

HOMEWORK:

(Those reading their own story)
Be working on your journal reflections as you read.
Remember: 5 different types of reflections for each of your 15 journal entries.
Be sure to include vocabulary, literary devices, essay questions, and any of the other items under “Identify.” Due October 16 at the start of class. No exceptions! 125 points

September 26, 2013

9/27/12

Filed under: AP Lit & Comp — Rm 7 @ 3:50 PM

OBJECTIVES:
To research Greek theater
To appreciate the culture and literature of Greek theater
To instruct what is learned to others

BELLRINGER:
Correct an incorrect paragraph

AGENDA:
Are you Greek hero material?
Jigsaw activity: in pods, students will read about Greek theatre and plays
They will teach the rest of the class what they have learned

HOMEWORK:

(Those reading their own story)
Be working on your journal reflections as you read.
Remember: 5 different types of reflections for each of your 15 journal entries.
Be sure to include vocabulary, literary devices, essay questions, and any of the other items under “Identify.” Due October 16 at the start of class. No exceptions! 125 points

9/27/13

Filed under: LA 9 — Rm 7 @ 3:22 PM

OBJECTIVES:
To outline parts of a story
To continue examination of 3 different types of stories

AGENDA:
Take out sandwich text graphics
How do stories & essays compare/contrast?
Write down 3 events in your pod
Setting/characters (top bun)
Resolution (bottom bun)
Review legend and campfire story
Use plot analysis chart to begin overview of tricky story

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes every night!

9/26/13

Filed under: LA 9 — Rm 7 @ 12:37 PM

OBJECTIVES:
To review parts of an essay
To examine 3 different types of stories

AGENDA:
Class discussion conclusion over parts of an essay
Handout sandwich text graphics
Analyze parts of a story
Use the actual sandwich (teacher prop) to see how it falls together
Compare and contrast 3 different story types

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes every night!

9/26-27/13

Filed under: LA 12 — Rm 7 @ 9:31 AM

OBJECTIVES:
To read and analyze Beowulf
To create a monster/Grendel text graphic
To note literary devices and religious elements in Beowulf
To practice working in pods towards a common goal

BELLRINGER:
Quickwrite: Discuss the theme of “loyalty” in Beowulf. How important is loyalty? Is there a time it should be broken? Upheld? Explain. (Thursday)
Quickwrite: What does an effective leader do? What separates a leader from “a beaten warrior”? Explain. Use Examples. (Friday)

AGENDA:
Finish reading and analyzing Beowulf, creating a monster text graphic (10 pts)

HOMEWORK:

Cell Messages (book report project) due at the BEGINNING of class 10/8/13 (32 pts)
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Remember: imagine these cell messages are following the story plot outline. What 7 events of rising action, climax, and falling action should you note?

9/26/13

Filed under: AP Lit & Comp — Rm 7 @ 9:26 AM

OBJECTIVES:
To practice dramatic speaking
To bring a character and their point of view to life convincingly
To maintain composure in front of an audience
To review the Hebrew stories & myths that have informed Western literature
To preview Greek/Roman literature through gods sheet

BELLRINGER:
Poorly written paragraph to be re-written using a variety of sentence openers and lengths.

AGENDA:
Use the little theatre for story presentations
Present stories in chronological order to aid in a concise historical overview of the Hebrew culture
Students listen to each other’s presentations
Gods handouts for students to research and fill in

HOMEWORK:

(Those reading their own story)
Be working on your journal reflections as you read.
Remember: 5 different types of reflections for each of your 15 journal entries.
Be sure to include vocabulary, literary devices, essay questions, and any of the other items under “Identify.” Due October 16 at the start of class. No exceptions! 125 points

September 25, 2013

9/25/13

Filed under: LA 9 — Rm 7 @ 8:59 AM

OBJECTIVES:
To review story sequence chart
To analyze plot elements for theme
To examine parts of an essay

AGENDA:
Review the story sequence chart we completed yesterday
Discuss how the events and conclusion impact theme
What is the theme of the story?
Complete the chart with the theme statement.
Handout essay sandwich graphics and discuss parts of an essay/story
Use the actual sandwich (teacher prop) to see how it falls together

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes every night!

9/25/13

Filed under: AP Lit & Comp,LA 12 — Rm 7 @ 7:22 AM

Class as normal cancelled.

Laura Beeson taking all AP/LA 12 periods to speak to seniors about their futures (scholarships, etc.).

AP HOMEWORK:

(Those reading their own story)
Be working on your journal reflections as you read.
Remember: 5 different types of reflections for each of your 15 journal entries.
Be sure to include vocabulary, literary devices, essay questions, and any of the other items under “Identify.” Due October 16 at the start of class. No exceptions! 125 points
Oedipus essays and journal notes due Oct. 16.

LA 12 HOMEWORK:

Cell Messages (book report project; 32 pts) due at the BEGINNING of class 10/8/13 NO EXCEPTIONS!
Remember: imagine these cell messages are following the story plot outline. What 7 events of rising action, climax, and falling action should you note?

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