Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To analyze a film version of MacBeth and compare it to Shakespeare’s play
To examine elements in the film such as mood, symbols, and characters
To compare MacBeth to King Duncan
To predict events to come from foreshadowing and other literary devices
To differentiate symbols in their relation to theme
To reflect in discussion, citing evidence to support ideas

BELLRINGER:
Oral Book Reports

AGENDA:
(Period 5: finish reading & viewing Act IV)
Begin Act V
View Act V
Discussions on themes, symbols, and real world connections

HOMEWORK:
Independent reading and oral report activity

OBJECTIVES:
To compare the movie to the text
To analyze the Enlightenment and reasons for satire
To begin reading and analyzing Candide

BELLRINGERS:
Oral Presentations

AGENDA:
We will continue watching Gulliver’s Travels
Take notes on the Enlightenment ideas ridiculed by Swift & Voltaire
Begin reading Candide
Notetaking throughout

Homework:

Oral Book Report Presentations
Tuesday the 26th: Literary Device Test R-N
Tuesday the 3rd: Gulliver’s Travels notes due on Part IV

OBJECTIVES:
To identify setting and how it informs theme
To segue from theme into writing a thesis based on theme

AGENDA:
Students discuss theme in pods
Class overview of the story’s theme with board notes
Discuss: how to bridge from theme to thesis statement
Pods develop a thesis
Class discussion of thesis statement with board notes
Read “Silent Spring”
Discuss vocabulary, symbols, and theme
Pods write down themes and turn themes into a thesis statment

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes nightly; work on book report project

OBJECTIVES:
To identify and interpret theme
To explain the purpose of reading/writing literature
To review classifications of literature
To practice oral reading skills
To identify setting and how it informs theme

AGENDA:
Take notes from board: purpose of literature, theme definition, classes of literature
Read “If I Forget Thee Oh Earth”
Discuss setting and theme with vocabulary

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes nightly

OBJECTIVES:
To read and analyze a text
To discuss satire and meaning
To examine characterization
To cite textual evidence to support thesis
To compare the movie to the text
To analyze the Enlightenment and reasons for satire

BELLRINGER:
M: What is the purpose of satire? Provide examples.
T: Describe what might follow if a President would give his State of the Union address as a satire.
W: Short day. No Bellringer.
Th: Describe your ideal society.
F: What solution might you offer to rulers to keep in touch with what the world is like?

AGENDA:
We will continue reading Gulliver’s Travels
Discussions and note-taking throughout
Begin watching movie
Create charts on Englightenment thinking

HOMEWORK:

Oral Book Report Presentations
Tuesday the 26th: Literary Device Test R-N

OBJECTIVES:
To analyze a film version of MacBeth and compare it to Shakespeare’s play
To examine elements in the film such as mood, symbols, and characters
To compare MacBeth to King Duncan
To predict events to come from foreshadowing and other literary devices
To differentiate symbols in their relation to theme
To reflect in discussion

BELLRINGER:
M: Banquo was murdered; yet at the beginning of Act III, he seemed to know MacBeth’s evil plans. If anything, what would you have done differently in Banquo’s place?
T: You are to create your own report card. In what 5 imaginary subjects will you get an “A”? (Ex: Drinking lots of coffee: A)
W: Short day. No Bellringer.
Th: What is your opinion of the difference between a tyrant and a loved/respected ruler? Give specific examples.
F: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

AGENDA:
(Period 5: finish reading Act III)
Read and view Act IV
What differentiates a tyrant from a king?

HOMEWORK:

Independent reading and oral report activity

OBJECTIVES:
To analyze a film version of MacBeth and compare it to Shakespeare’s play
To examine elements in the film such as mood, symbols, and characters
To compare MacBeth to Banquo
To predict events to come from foreshadowing and other literary devices
To differentiate symbols in their relation to theme
To reflect in discussion

BELLRINGER:
M: You’re on a walk one dark night with a friend. Explain how you would react if confronted with 3 witches who foretell your future. What do they say to you? How do you respond?
T: You must audition for a part in MacBeth. Which role do you choose? Why?
W: You are a servant in MacBeth’s castle. What is the gossip among the servants? What do they say, fear, imagine?
Th: You woke up this morning into an alternate universe. What was it like?
F: Describe your dream vacation.

AGENDA:
(Period 5: finish reading Act II)
We will view Act II of the movie and discuss.
Read and view Act III
Create a chart of comparison/contrast between Banquo and MacBeth

HOMEWORK:

Independent reading and oral report activity

OBJECTIVES:
To read and analyze a text
To discuss satire and meaning
To examine characterization
To cite textual evidence to support thesis

BELLRINGER:
Mon: CMA parody (YouTube)
Tues: Explain who Jonathan Swift is & 1 issue satirized in Gulliver’s Travels that we have read thus far.
Wed: If you were Gulliver, how might you respond to waking up in a miniature society?
Thurs: If a miniature man would climb into your pockets, what might they inventory?
Fri: You are 6 inches high. A 6 foot giant appears in your land one day. Explain how/what you feel.

AGENDA:
We will continue reading Gulliver’s Travels
Discussions and note-taking throughout

HOMEWORK:

Your own “Modest Proposal” (satirical reflection on an aspect of society today) is due Monday, November 18.

OBJECTIVES:
To write to explain and inform
To practice writing a thesis statement
To utilize an outline before completing a rough draft
To take a concept from thesis statement to final essay

AGENDA:
Students will continue their essay writing, progressing from thesis and outline to rough draft to final draft.

HOMEWORK:
Continue reading 10-15 minutes every night.

OBJECTIVES:
Examine expository writing
Practice note-taking skills
To practice the writing process
Brainstorm a prompt of choice
Use proper outline form

AGENDA:
Continue note-taking on expository process
Examine thesis statements and discuss
Choose a prompt to write:
What elective will you choose 2nd semester? Why?
What are positive attributes of a friend?
Brainstorm your prompt

HOMEWORK:
Continue reading 10-15 minutes every night.