Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To review plot outline and story sequence
To complete an assessment of story sequence outline
To use words and pictures to convey meaning

AGENDA:
While discussing as a class, create plot outline charts
Individually, students will complete the following assessment:
Describe each main event and outcome
Use pictures to complement descriptions
Each even/outcome must be in proper sequenceAGENDA:

HOMEWORK:

Continue to read 10-15 minutes every night!

OBJECTIVES:
To analyze the structure of sonnets
To analyze how an author treats a theme
To differentiate between the Petrarchan and Spenserian sonnet
To write informative/explanatory text to convey ideas
To demonstrate understanding of iambic pentameter through explanation

BELLRINGER:
In a paragraph, explain to a foreign exchange student from Italy what iambic pentameter is.

Remember, examples are one way that help make an explanation understandable.

Consider the 4 point rubric in writing your paragraph.

AGENDA:
Read “Sonnet 31” and “Sonnet 39” by Sir Philip Sidney
Complete a comparison/contrast chart of the following ideas:
1) Petrarchan or Spenserian?
2) Speaker’s Situation?
3) Addressed to?
4) Types of Images?
5) Speaker’s Conclusions?

HOMEWORK:

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

OBJECTIVES:
To use precise language and writing techniques to manage the complexity of a topic
To use a variety of techniques to build on one another to create a coherent whole
To use precise words, phrases, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture
To demonstrate understanding of implementing dress-ups through a written activity

BELLRINGER:
In 1 paragraph, describe to a foreign exchange student who Dante is and what his literary significance includes.

AGENDA:
Use the composition checklist to review sentence openers and teach dressups
Complete examples on the board as a class
In pods, students will practice writing sentences with dressups

HOMEWORK:

Literary Response Journals OR Oedipus Notes & Essay: Due Oct. 16
Thursday the 17th: Literary Devices quiz E-N