- We'll watch the final scene of Cast Away. Then we'll review the concepts of theme and symbolism and work together to generate a list of symbols from the film. Finally, you'll craft a one page response in your Writer's Notebook to the following prompt:
- What is the theme of this film? Choose 1-2 main symbols and explain how they help develop the theme.
- You'll have WORK TIME to complete Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading Quiz corrections.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Monday, October 9th
Good morning! Here are our plans for today in class:
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Friday, October 6th
- Public Service Announcement: Wednesday of next week (10/11) is last day I'll accept any corrections or missing work for this quarter.
- We'll begin with a Writer's Workshop on your Final Papers.
- Then we'll continue viewing and discussing Cast Away, focusing on symbolism and thematic connections to our study of the code hero.
Thursday, October 5th
- Public Service Announcement: Wednesday of next week (10/11) is last day I'll accept any corrections or missing work for this quarter.
- You'll have WORK TIME:
- You need to finish and print your first draft of your final paper in class TODAY. We'll workshop the papers in class tomorrow.
- If everyone gets their papers printed with time to spare, we'll continue viewing and discussing Cast Away.
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Monday, October 2, 2017
Wednesday, October 4th
Happy Hump Day!- Notes: We'll discuss the structure and purpose of a Conclusion Paragraph in literary analysis.
- You'll have WORK TIME for the following:
- 2nd and 3rd Body Paragraphs need to be completed TODAY.
- Finally, we'll continue viewing and discussing Cast Away, focusing on symbolism and thematic elements of the code hero's journey.
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Tuesday, October 3rd
Happy birthday to Shea! Here's our plan for today:- Materials Needed:
- Notebook open to notes on Body Paragraphs
- Thesis Statement
- Novel Copy
- Focus Lesson: Structuring Body Paragraphs in Literary Analysis
- Writer's Workshop: Body Paragraph Focus
- Finally, we'll continue viewing and discussing Cast Away, focusing on symbolism and thematic elements of the code hero's journey.
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Monday, October 2nd
- You'll have WORK TIME for the following:
- You must have a completed introduction and one body paragraph done TODAY. This is imperative for you to be able to participate fully in our Writer's Workshop tomorrow.
- Then we'll continue viewing and discussing Cast Away, focusing on symbolism and connections to the thematic journey of a code hero.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Friday, September 29th
TGIF! Don't forget about all of fun COUNT DAY festivities on Monday. Wear your pajamas for a chance to win big!
- You'll have WORK TIME today for the following:
- Rdg. Quiz: Ch. 14-16
- Final Paper (Due 10/6) - I'll come check your introduction and body paragraphs as they progress.
- One-on-one grade checks.
- Corrections and missing work.
- Turn in your Writer's Notebook (Due Today!)
- Then we'll begin viewing and discussing the film Cast Away, focusing on how it portrays a code hero and making connections to your paper topics.
Thursday, September 28th
Happy rainy day. Here's what we'll be doing in class today:
- Notes: We'll discuss the purpose and structure of body paragraphs in literary analysis papers.
- We'll read and discuss Ch. 14-16, the end of Shane.
- You'll complete Rdg. Quiz: Ch. 12-13.
- You'll have WORK TIME for the following:
- GUMS II (It was due yesterday, but a number of you still need to turn it in.)
- Final Paper (Due 10/6) - I'll come check your introduction and body paragraphs as they progress.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Wednesday, September 27th
- Notes: You'll take notes on the structure and purpose of an Introductory Paragraph for a Literary Analysis.
- We'll read and discuss Ch. 12-13 of Shane.
- You'll take the Ch. 8-11 Reading Quiz.
- You'll have WORK TIME for the following:
- GUMS Part II (Due Today)
- Final Paper (Due Friday, 10/6) - Put those introductory paragraph skills to work!
Tuesday, September 26th
Here's our plan:
- We'll read and discuss Ch. 10-11 of Shane.
- I'll distribute the final paper assignment for this quarter.
- WORK TIME:
- You'll select your topic.
- You'll craft and submit your thesis. (Due Today)
- Work on GUMS Part II. (Due Tomorrow)
- One-on-one grade checks.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Monday, September 25th
Happy last Monday of September! Here's what we'll do in class today:
- Notes: You'll take notes as we discuss Thesis Statements, focusing on formulating arguable claims versus simple statements of fact.
- You'll write a thesis statement about either Shane or The Old Man and the Sea and share it in class. We'll all discuss each claim and classify each as an arguable claim or a statement of fact.
- We'll read and discuss Chapter 8 of Shane. (Rdg. Quiz: Ch. 8-11 Tomorrow)
- You'll have WORK TIME for the following:
- Rdg. Quiz: Ch. 4-7.
- Read Chapter 9 on your own.
- GUMS Part II due Wednesday.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Friday, September 22nd
- We'll read and discuss Ch. 6 of Shane.
- You'll have Work Time for the following:
- Read Ch. 7 of Shane on your own and take good notes. Write and turn in 3-5 quiz questions for Chapter 7. (Rdg. Quiz: Ch. 4-7 on Monday)
- Finish and turn in GUMS Part One.
Thursday, September 21st
Thursday... Thor's Day- We'll read and discuss Ch. 4-5 of Shane together.
- Then we'll continue viewing Star Wars.
Wednesday, September 20th
- I'll introduce your new personalized GUMS units today.
- You'll have work time for the following:
- Read Ch. 3 of Shane on your own. (Rdg. Quiz: Ch. 1-3 Today)
- One-on-one Grade Check-ins
- GUMS Unit Stage One (Due on Friday, 9/22)
- Finally, we'll continue viewing and discussing Star Wars IV: A New Hope, identifying and analyzing elements of the Hero's Journey in the film.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Tuesday, September 19th
Happy Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed your three day weekend. Here's what we're getting up to in class today:
- We'll visit the library to return our copies of The Old Man and the Sea and check out copies of Shane by Jack Schaefer.
- We'll read and discuss Chapters 1-2, taking notes on setting and characterization.
- I'll introduce your new personalized GUMS units today.
- You'll have work time for the following:
- Read Ch. 3 of Shane on your own. (Rdg. Quiz: Ch. 1-2 Tomorrow)
- One-on-one Grade Check-ins
- GUMS Unit Stage One (Due on Friday, 9/22)
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