Monday, September 07, 2015

Intro to short story

Tuesday, 9/7:  Of Mice and Men Test

 -Review Vocab 2 after test.

*Please make sure the entire lesson is completed along with your 10 original sentences.

**You had plenty of class time to complete this assignment

Wednesday, 9/8- Thursday, 9/9

Intro to Short Story

Short Story Intro


Goal:
Students will define words using context clues
Students will discuss and understand short story terms

The students will identify, recognize and recall literary terms and definitions.
Students will review and practice the note taking process

1. Students will complete a daily bell ringer in their notebooks:
(Each day students will practice defining words through context clues)

Bell Ringer- For each bell ringer, you will write the correct answer and circle the relevant context clues in the sentence:

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:

Each day, you will pick two vocabulary words and use them CORRECTLY in an original sentence.  CIRCLE THE CONTEXT CLUES IN YOUR SENTENCE Remember to show meaning of the word within the sentence

2. Students will practice taking essential notes from lecture/ PowerPoint

Terms:  See Short Story Terms on PowerPoint


Looking Ahead:

Friday, 9/10 - Vocab Unit TWO Test (Know all aspects of your vocab words


Materials:  
Literary Notes                                                                          
Literary Terms Power Point
 Pen/Pencil                                                        
Whiteboard
                                     
1.3- Read, analyze and interpret literature


1.3.9.C:   Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors, including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, mood, and style.

1.3.9.D:   Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary devices (e.g., personification, simile, alliteration, symbolism, metaphor, hyperbole, imagery, foreshadowing, and flashback) used by one or more authors in a variety of genres.