Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To review grammar
To spotlight an overview of quarter 4
To summarize an overview of British Literature
To establish proper intro & thesis format

BELLRINGER:
Describe a highlight from spring break. Use complete sentences. Circle 3 nouns. Underline prounouns. Draw boxes around 3 verbs.

AGENDA:
http://prezi.com/3qay71_6pncm/timeline-of-british-literature/
Research Paper info handouts
Plan for the week

HOMEWORK:

Chosen British author for research paper due Wednesday, March 19th.

OBJECTIVES:
To cite strong & thorough evidence to support analysis of text
To analyze impact of author’s choices on text
To determine meaning of text through figurative language, symbolism, etc.
To establish and maintain a formal writing style
To examine and evaluate how accurately, specifically, and clearly information was conveyed

BELLRINGERS:
Monday: Quarter Overview
Tuesday: Literary Movements: Existentialism & Expressionism
Wednesday: Literary Movements: Naturalism & Realism
Thursday: Literary Movements: Romance & Surrealism
Friday: Literary Movements: Symbolist Movement

AGENDA:
Monday: Review AP writing rubric
40 minute timed poetry essay
Tuesday: Examine the sample essays using the AP rubric
Evaluate your own essays using the AP rubric
Wednesday: 40 minute timed essay on excerpt
Thursday: Examine the sample essays using the AP rubric
Evaluate your own essays using the AP rubric
Friday: 40 minute timed essay on novel

HOMEWORK:

Novel title for independent reading by Friday the 21st