Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES
To analyze Beowulf
To identify literary elements in Beowulf
To draw comparisons between the monsters Beowulf faces to the “monsters” today
To create original vocabulary illustrations
To compare/contrast the burial of a leader in Anglo Saxon times to a leader buried in a more modern era

BELLRINGER
M: Lines 507-509 in Beowulf read, “So fame comes to the men who mean to win it and care about nothing else.” Do you agree? Is this a positive statement or negative?

T: Lines 758-760 in Beowulf read, “But those days are over and gone and now our lord must lean on younger arms.” Wiglaf had learned an important lesson about what it means to be a wise leader. In what ways can society learn from this today?

AGENDA
Write down the current even you will be researching
Students will identify literary elements as we begin reading Beowulf
Discussion and clarification of ideas in Beowulf
JFK burial link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY1g9BCBtVs
Compare/contrast Beowulf’s burial to that of JFK’s.

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Book Report PowerPoint Presentations
Decide on a specific current event/situation to write a story around

OBJECTIVES
To continue to build skills in recognizing verbs & their functions
To practice oral presentations and public speaking
To analyze a short story for theme and story sequence
To compare/contrast central figures

BELLRINGER
1. They will return on the airplane.

2. I have been here a long time.

3. I should have been playing the drum.

4. Go home.

AGENDA
Continue reading and analyzing “The Most Dangerous Game”
Compare/contrast characters’ viewpoints and characteristics

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
To analyze Beowulf
To identify literary elements in Beowulf
To draw comparisons between the monsters Beowulf faces to the “monsters” today
To create original vocabulary illustrations

BELLRINGER
The way a person handles disappointment reveals a great deal
about what is important to him or her. Tell about a time in your
life when you confronted disappointment and how you handled it.

AGENDA
Students will identify literary elements as we begin reading Beowulf
Discussion and clarification of ideas in Beowulf
A complimentary story to Beowulf will be read to the students as they work on their vocabulary illustrations

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
To analyze Beowulf
To identify literary elements in Beowulf
To draw comparisons between the monsters Beowulf faces to the “monsters” today
To create original vocabulary illustrations

BELLRINGER
Study for test

AGENDA
Begin with test
Students will identify literary elements as we begin reading Beowulf
Discussion and clarification of ideas in Beowulf
A complimentary story to Beowulf will be read to the students as they work on their vocabulary illustrations

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Study Vocabulary & worksheet; test on Thursday, 9/11

OBJECTIVES:
To read and analyze Greek myths
To evaluate myth elements
To create original myths based on myth elements
To engage in public speaking and presentation
To test literary device knowledge

AGENDA
Th: Students will finish Greek Jigsaw presentations and begin reading & analyzing myths
F: Literary Devices: “A” test
Students will finish reading & analyzing myths and create their own original myths in pods

HOMEWORK:
Reading Logs
9/12: Lit. Devices “A” test

OBJECTIVES
To help students understand ramifications of their choices
To reiterate expectations
To analyze path to graduation and evaluate current status

AGENDA
Students receive grade reports
Introduction of class visitor and 9th grade counselor, Laura Beeson
Mrs. Beeson reviews steps to graduation & goals to be met
Expectations are reiterated
Students’ questions are answered
Focus brought back to LA 9 specifically
Time given for study hall to make up missing work

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

Ms. Gann gives plagiarism presentation in the library.
With time remaining, continue reading “Most Dangerous Game”

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES:
To create technology presentations and learning activities to express analyzation of Greek literary concepts
To instruct others in analyzing and evaluating these concepts
To engage in public speaking and presentation
To evaluate learning activities based on objectives

BELLRINGER:
Review game with “A” section of Literary Devices

AGENDA:
Groups will present Greek Jigsaw topics

HOMEWORK:
Reading Logs
9/12: Lit. Devices “A” test

OBJECTIVES
To analyze Beowulf
To identify literary elements in Beowulf
To draw comparisons between the monsters Beowulf faces to the “monsters” today
To create original vocabulary illustrations

BELLRINGER
Movies and books often talk about the importance of loyalty and
friendship. Tell about a time in your life when friendship proved to
be of great importance to you.

AGENDA
Review parts of the following: http://prezi.com/zmcchq9zwdih/beowulf-walkthrough/
Review vocab and study guide sheet
Students will identify literary elements as we begin reading Beowulf
Discussion and clarification of ideas in Beowulf
A complimentary story to Beowulf will be read to the students as they work on their vocabulary illustrations

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Study Vocabulary & worksheet; test on Thursday, 9/11

Ms. Gann gives plagiarism presentation in the library.
Continue with Beowulf, time permitting.

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs
Study Vocabulary & worksheet; test on Thursday, 9/11