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 participate

BELLRINGER
Allusions

AGENDA
Students will identify literary elements as we begin reading Beowulf
Discussion, analyzation, and clarification of ideas in Beowulf
Relate story elements to the culture
Participate in an immersion activity

HOMEWORK
4/1: Literary Device Test

OBJECTIVES
Establish Shakespeare Introduction
Analyze characters & cultural ideas
Assess themes
Define and comprehend Shakespearian style English

BELLRINGER
Book Report reading time

AGENDA
M: Graph plot outline of the video & begin reading text
T: Complete vocabulary & discuss; continue reading text and answering study guide questions
W – Th: Continue reading and analyzing Act I

Homework
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
To determine 2 or more themes and analyze their development
To cite evidence to support analysis
To determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text
To write to examine and convey information, analyzing and evaluating the text
To participate effectively in collaborative discussions
To respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives

BELLRINGERS:
M: Imagine a world where our metaphorical language was actually real: it really rains cats and dogs, pigs fly, and cows jump over the moon (timed write)
T: Why are Shakespeare’s plays still studied today? What is their relevance?
W: Is there a difference between revenge and justice? Explain.
Th: If you were cast for a role in Macbeth, which character would you most prefer to be?

AGENDA
M: Watch Act IV
T-Th: Read, take notes on, and discuss Act V

HOMEWORK:
4/1: Book Report Title Due
4/2: Act IV Notes & Themes due; Test

OBJECTIVES
Analyze literary devices
Construct meaning, building on explication of theme, purpose, and literary devices
Justify analysis through selecting textual evidence

BELLRINGER
Timed Write: What comforts you? Explain.

AGENDA
Complete analyzation of “How Do I Love Thee” vs. “Tally Stick”
Analyze & score their own essays
Switch with partner and analyze/score their essay, providing an explanation

OBJECTIVES
Prove understanding and recognition of literary devices

BELLRINGER
Study Time

AGENDA
Literary Device Test

OBJECTIVES
Analyze literary devices
Construct meaning, building on explication of theme, purpose, and literary devices
Justify analysis through selecting textual evidence

BELLRINGER
Jordan Brown’s announcements

AGENDA
40 minute timed write: Analyze poetic devices and complexities in a comparison/contrast of “How Do I Love Thee” vs. “Tally Stick”

HOMEWORK
Study for P-R Literary Test

OBJECTIVES
Analyze literary devices
Construct meaning, building on explication of theme, purpose, and literary devices
Justify analysis through selecting textual evidence

BELLRINGER
Timed Write: What comforts you? Explain.

AGENDA
Complete calibration scoring of “Thou Blind Man’s Mark”
Analyze & score their own essays
Switch with partner and analyze/score their essay, providing an explanation

HOMEWORK
Study for P-R Literary Test

OBJECTIVES
To determine 2 or more themes and analyze their development
To cite evidence to support analysis
To determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text
To write to examine and convey information, analyzing and evaluating the text
To participate effectively in collaborative discussions
To respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives

BELLRINGERS:
M: Make a list with explanations of what comforts you (timed write)
T: What characterizes an effective, supportive leader?
W: Use these three sentences in a 1 paragraph story:
The monkey chased the kangaroo.
She grimaced.
The bedazzled umbrella hung limply.
Th: (Opinion) Is it better to rule by fear or love? Explain.
F: What will you be doing the day after graduation?

AGENDA
Read, take notes on, and discuss Act IV

HOMEWORK:
3/23: Act II Newspaper Articles Test Due with Act II Notes & Themes
3/24: Act III Test Due
3/26: Act III Notes & Themes Due
4/1: Book Report Title

OBJECTIVES
Establish Shakespeare Introduction
Discuss Shakespeare’s time and life
Analyze characters & cultural ideas

BELLRINGER
Book Report reading time

AGENDA
Watch & discuss R&J video

Homework
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
Establish Shakespeare Introduction
Discuss Shakespeare’s time and life

BELLRINGER
Book Report reading time

AGENDA
Finish “Shakespeare in our Time” worksheets/discussion
Shakespeare in our Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wVkqPFEwGo
Watch explanatory clips:
Muppets version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuiIE9Bfox0
Sparknotes R& J overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRrvQ1vZxcg

Homework
Reading Logs