Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To practice taking notes on an overview of Dante’s inferno
To research a canto in Dante’s Inferno
To analyze and summarize specifically citing sensory imagery, figurative language, symbolism, allusions, characterization, historical significance, author’s purpose, and tone
To practice formal essay writing
To participate effectively in a collaborative discussion
To implement peer review
To write informative/explanatory text to convey ideas

BELLRINGER:
Explain to a 3-year-old how he should tie his shoes.
Remember, similes and metaphors are one way explanations are understandable.
Write at least one paragraph. Keep the 4 point rubric in mind while writing this paragraph.

Write a paragraph explaining the importance of exercising. Remember: testimonials help construct meaning.

Write all paragraphs keeping the 4 point rubric in mind.

AGENDA:
Each day, we will listen to one of 3 movements based on Dante’s cantos written by composer Joseph Dillon Ford:
Gate of Hell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk1HuCQpUEc
Gate of Purgatory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sL6K6bPVxQ
Gate of Paradise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR11S3nAB7g
PowerPoint overview of Dante’s Inferno
Circles are divided among groups to read, complete a written activity, and a presentation

HOMEWORK:

Literary Response Journals OR Oedipus Notes & Essay: Due Oct. 16

OBJECTIVES:
To analyze the structure of sonnets
To analyze how an author treats a theme
To establish how to write a Shakespearean sonnet
To demonstrate understanding of the sonnet structure and theme through writing a sonnet
To write informative/explanatory text to convey ideas

BELLRINGER:
Explain to a 3-year-old how he should tie his shoes.

Remember, similes and metaphors are one way explanations are understandable.

Write at least one paragraph. Keep the 4 point rubric in mind while writing this paragraph.

AGENDA:
Read “Sonnet 18” by William Shakespeare
Analyze rhyme scheme, meter, structure, metaphor, and argument sequence
Define terms such as “iambic pentameter”
Use a “foot” to explain unstressed/stressed syllables
Write your name (first and last) in iambic pentameter
Explain the sonnet homework guidelines

HOMEWORK:

Original sonnets due October 16, 2013 at the beginning of class.