Room 7 Edublog

STANDARDS:
RL 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, SL 3.1-2, 4

Man in the Mirror

BELLRINGER:
Does fiction matter? Why?

AGENDA:
Sketch Ad
Critical Thinking Discussion:
Using Kagan’s Structure Mix Pair Share, students will answer the following questions with Kagan Structure Time Pair Share:
Partner A: What is the main message of this clip?
Partner B: How is the message relevant to me?
(Switch Partners)
Partner A: What is the connection to literature?
Partner B: What drives our descriptions of ourselves and of literature?
(Switch Partners)
Partner A: Identify “curtains” that separate us from understanding.
Partner B: Propose a reason why it is that it can be difficult to analyze literature.
Discuss fiction…why do we read it? Was it the purpose/point?
Discuss CS Lewis’ Quote on wall…what does it mean?
Rigoletto: The Curse
Discuss Syllabus & grading
Time permitting: establish class rules
AP ONLY: Discuss outside reading and book groups in Reading period & do folders

HOMEWORK:
Signed syllabus due 8/26
AP ONLY: Summer coursework due 9/21

Back to School Info:
Jordan Brown’s introduction (college/career guide)
Attendance Policy changes
Passes – Will need office admit form even if a teacher has given a note if 5 minutes late or more
Clothing – VB Shorts
10 days for schedule changes – must have parent signature
Handbook Test
70% Non-Fiction vs. 30% Fiction = covered in LA classes
Time Permitting: Class Blog site & Class Setup
AP and Honors: Summer Work

Watch The Giver

OBJECTIVES
To critically view Macbeth, analyzing characters and mood

AGENDA
Watching a Macbeth movie
Analyzing the movie vs. the play
Begin The Giver

HOMEWORK
Turn in any missing work

OBJECTIVES
To critically view Macbeth, analyzing characters and mood

AGENDA
Watching a Macbeth movie
Analyzing the movie vs. the play

AP Lit and Comp Exam

OBJECTIVES
Review literary devices

AGENDA
“Hot Potato” game to review literary devices prior to the AP Lit & Comp exam

HOMEWORK
Prepare for AP 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
To analyze the background of Macbeth

BELLRINGER
Allusions

AGENDA
Reading Macbeth and analyzing development of themes and characters and setting, etc.

HOMEWORK
Prepare for AP 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
To analyze the background of Macbeth

BELLRINGER
Allusions

AGENDA
Reading Macbeth, analyzing development of themes and characters and setting, etc.

HOMEWORK
Prepare for AP test

Workday for book logs