Room 7 Edublog

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

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
Introduction to Macbeth, the era, and Shakespeare
Reading Macbeth and analyzing development of themes and characters and setting, etc.

HOMEWORK
Prepare for AP test

Work day: work on reading logs and any missing assignments, specifically the practice AP multiple choice test.

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
M-T; Th-F: 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

W: Students present Wuthering Heights immersion activity

HOMEWORK
M-C Tests

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
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