I. Essay
Dates:
1. Turn in outlines by Friday, 8/31- turnitin.com
2. Run your paper through www.grammarly.com/edu
3. Turn in your final draft by Tuesday, 9/4- turnitin.com
1. Today we are going to review, finalize and turn in our outlines to www.turnitin.com
2. Students will review their thesis statement with the teacher
VOCAB 1 TEST - FRIDAY, 8/31
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II. Bell Ringer - Use a new sheet. Use each word in a NEW sentence and include/ mark context clues
8/27
1. Today we are going to review, finalize and turn in our outlines to www.turnitin.com
2. Students will review their thesis statement with the teacher
II. Bell Ringer - Use a new sheet. Use each word in a NEW sentence and include/ mark context clues
8/27
1. James is a STAUNCH supporter of his family
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
2. After loosing $10,000 last year, he closed the business when it was no longer LUCRATIVE..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
8/28
1.. Terrified of this new experience, the singer was nervous before her DEBUT..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
2.. The singer's REPERTOIRE was limited to show tunes.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance5. After the computer crashed, the files were IRRETRIEVABLE.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
1. James is a STAUNCH supporter of his family
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
2. After loosing $10,000 last year, he closed the business when it was no longer LUCRATIVE..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
8/28
1.. Terrified of this new experience, the singer was nervous before her DEBUT..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
2.. The singer's REPERTOIRE was limited to show tunes.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance5. After the computer crashed, the files were IRRETRIEVABLE.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
8/28
1.. Terrified of this new experience, the singer was nervous before her DEBUT..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
2.. The singer's REPERTOIRE was limited to show tunes.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance5. After the computer crashed, the files were IRRETRIEVABLE.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
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III. Intro to Short Story
Goal:1. Students will review short story terms
2. Students will practice taking essential notes from lecture/ worksheet
3. Terms: See Short Story Terms on PowerPoint and worksheet
3. Terms: See Short Story Terms on PowerPoint and worksheet
4. There will be a test on the Short Story terms on Wednesday, 9/12
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Materials:
Literary Notes
Literary Terms Power Point
Pen/Pencil Whiteboard
IV. Read first short story -Date/ Deadline TBD
1. Students will learn to make conclusions using clues/ context clues
A. Each student will get a sheet of paper
B. Students will review "evidence": from a crime scene Evidence LIst
C. Students will evaluate the circumstances and reasons for the victim's death
Procedure:
1. Students will read the introduction to "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets" in their packet. Students will discuss why people take risks
3. Students will make predictions about the "Contents" and begin reading
4. Students will discuss literary terms: Plot elements, irony, tone, mood, foreshadowing
5. Students will discuss and analyze the outcome of the story
6. Students will Answer questions AT THE END OF THE STORY
Literary Focus:QUESTIONS
7. Students will complete a plot structure worksheet
Assessment: There will be a short quiz following the reading
Homework: .
1. Finish reading story
2. Answer questions: 1-3 under Literary Focus: Suspense
3. After reviewing the evidence, the students will write a short paragraph discussing the cause of the person's death. Students will also list "character traits" that are evident from the evidence.
Standards
Standard - CC.1.2.9-10.A
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
Standard - CC.1.2.9-10.J
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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.
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