Monday, 12/16

-Today we will review and finish reading Act 1 JC

-discuss key quotes and actions that lead to the rising action

Tuesday, Bell ringer

Thinking About Thinking: (Meta cognitive Thinking)

 Define the word BETRAYAL

Write a question about the concept of forgiving someone

(Be ready to answer and discuss the concept of forgiveness)

Students will relate to the concepts of betrayal and deception in modern society.

Tuesday: (After Assigning Parts)

1. Students will review Act 1

2. Students will read and discuss Act 1 

** Students should complete their work packets

3. Review packet

4.Go to Study Island and complete the assignment for Act 1 and Shakespearean language

Answer 15 questions and get an 80%

5. Quiz on Act 1

REVIEW LINK\

Remember to complete character lists :

-Find a way to mark characters as Friends of Caesar / Foes of Caesar (Conspirators)

-Death list

Discuss Caesar and Brutus as a paradox

Homework for Wendesday:

Read, highlight and take notes on Act 2 scene 2
Link to text
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/caesar/jcbeside.pdf

Act 1 and 2 Vocab test on Wednesday, 12/18.

Over Break you will read, highlight and take notes on Act 2 

***Students should read the translated version on their own

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.

Caesar Intro

Friday, 12/13 - TEST

Drama Terms, Renaissance and Shakespearean History

Caesar Intro

Tuesday, 12/3- Pass out JC packets and begin intro.

A. Review Drama Terms

B. Review Renaissance History

C. History of Rome 

D. History of Julius Caesar

*Please note, this information can be subject to review/ test during any class period.

**Review your notes; Review terms often

***Any information not covered from today's lesson will be covered on Thursday and Friday.

Wednesday, 12/ 4

A. Students will read, highlight, and complete all of the following worksheets in their packet

-Getting Acquainted with Shakespeare: Read, highlight, and complete questions.

-Elizabethan Era - Read, highlight, and complete questions.

-Elizabethan Language - Read/ highlight

-An Introduction to Shakespeare's Language - Read/ Highlight

-Conventions of Shakespeare's staging-Read/ Highlight

--Shakespeare and  His Theater - Read/ Highlight

Homework for Thursday

- Fill in your Globe Theater worksheet - Use The Globe Link below

-Complete ACT 1 Vocabulary

Links: To Review
The Globe
http://bhscomp1.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-globe_4.html

Drama Terms
http://bhsworldlit.blogspot.com/2014/01/drama-terms_31.html

Renaissance History

http://bhscomp1.blogspot.com/2016/12/renaissance-history.html

Julius Caesar Review:
http://bhsworldlit.blogspot.com/2014/02/julius-caesar-review.html

Intro to Julius Caesar

Bell ringer:  Discuss one way in which people can be manipulated.  Give an example

Goal: Students will explore the historical background to Julius Caesar
Students will discuss PARADOX

1. In the packet, students will read "An Introduction to Julius Caesar"
2. Student will read and take notes on "A Brief History of the Roman Empire"

Roman Empire Link:

http://www.softschools.com/timelines/roman_empire/timeline_9/
3. Review Caesar's Timeline: http://www.softschools.com/timelines/julius_caesar_timeline/33/

Paradox:

Paradox can prove to be very revealing about human nature and the way that we speak. If someone says to you "I'm a compulsive liar," do you believe them or not? That statement in itself is a paradox, because it is self contradictory, which is precisely what a paradox is.
At the most basic level, a paradox is a statement that is self contradictory because it often contains two statements that are both true, but in general, cannot both be true at the same time. In the aforementioned example, can someone be both a compulsive liar yet telling the truth at the same time?

Caesar as a PARADOX:
1. A great general
2. Charismatic in politics
3. Decisive in his judgements
4. Sharp in his evaluations of men

(However/ Paradoxically)
1. He is deaf in one ear
2. Prone to fevers and epilepsy
3. Unable to compete with Cassius by swimming in the Tiber River fully armed
4. Afflicted with a sterile marriage
5. He professes to fear nothing yet is extremely superstitious
6. He thinks he is above flattery, yet he is especially vulnerable to it.

All of this is a paradox because he had aspirations to be above MORTAL weakness


Brutus is a PARADOX
1.1. Strengths different- weaknesses similar

A. Truly noble Roman from an ancient family whose glory it had been to defend the personal liberties of Rome (Roman Tradition)
B. Good rapport with courageous and noble wife
C. Genuinely kind to servants
D. Trustworthy in friendship
E. Finds Caesar's ambition for power distasteful and vulgar

**Brutus's "Hubris" is  pride of family and country -- on these he is vulnerable to flattery even though he too, feels that he is above it.

R11.A.2 Identify, interpret, describe and analyze literary devices in fictional and literary nonfictional texts.

Paradox

Goal: Students will explore the historical background to Julius Caesar
Students will discuss PARADOX

1. In the packet, students will read "An Introduction to Julius Caesar"
2. Student will read and take notes on "A Brief History of the Roman Empire"

Roman Empire Link:

http://www.softschools.com/timelines/roman_empire/timeline_9/3. Review Caesar's Timeline: http://www.softschools.com/timelines/julius_caesar_timeline/33/

Paradox:

Paradox can prove to be very revealing about human nature and the way that we speak. If someone says to you "I'm a compulsive liar," do you believe them or not? That statement in itself is a paradox, because it is self contradictory, which is precisely what a paradox is.
At the most basic level, a paradox is a statement that is self contradictory because it often contains two statements that are both true, but in general, cannot both be true at the same time. In the aforementioned example, can someone be both a compulsive liar yet telling the truth at the same time?

Caesar as a PARADOX:
1. A great general
2. Charismatic in politics
3. Decisive in his judgements
4. Sharp in his evaluations of men

(However/ Paradoxically)
1. He is deaf in one ear
2. Prone to fevers and epilepsy
3. Unable to compete with Cassius by swimming in the Tiber River fully armed
4. Afflicted with a sterile marriage
5. He professes to fear nothing yet is extremely superstitious
6. He thinks he is above flattery, yet he is especially vulnerable to it.

All of this is a paradox because he had aspirations to be above MORTAL weakness


Brutus is a PARADOX
1.1. Strengths different- weaknesses similar

A. Truly noble Roman from an ancient family whose glory it had been to defend the personal liberties of Rome (Roman Tradition)
B. Good rapport with courageous and noble wife
C. Genuinely kind to servants
D. Trustworthy in friendship
E. Finds Caesar's ambition for power distasteful and vulgar

**Brutus's "Hubris" is  pride of family and country -- on these he is vulnerable to flattery even though he too, feels that he is above it.

R11.A.2 Identify, interpret, describe and analyze literary devices in fictional and literary nonfictional texts.

451 Essay Rewrite

Wednesday, 11/27- Final essays and outlines are due.

ALL essays MUST be submitted before you leave school on Wednesday or a grade of 0 will be assigned.

DO NOT EMAIL YOUR ESSAY!!!!!

Have a great vacation.....

….When we return- It's Julius Caesar time!!!!  Yay!!

OMM overview and study guide

Wednesday, 11/27- Final essays and outlines are due.

ALL essays MUST be submitted by 8:00AM on Wednesday or a grade of 0 will be assigned.

DO NOT EMAIL YOUR ESSAY!!!!!

OMM Overview

Read the Short Story "Scarlet Ibis" for Friday, 11/22

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Scarlet Ibis Web Quest

To get started:

A.   Open up the WEBQUEST WORKSHEET. You will save this in your school home drive - title it “Scarlet Ibis.”

B. You can just quickly record your responses

PART 1  

A. Pre-Reading Focus:

• Respond the following:

FOCUS QUESTION

For each of the following groups of people, assign a number from 1-6 (1 being the highest) to indicate the level of expectation they have for you:

parents        siblings        friends           teachers      coaches        yourself

Then, in a paragraph or two, explain who you think expects the most from you and why?

B. About the author:

Authors have an uncanny way of presenting information to the reader that is often hidden behind rich language and literary devices.  In discovering the "mysteries" of the literature, readers gain insights into human experiences and develop a broader understanding of one's self.  James Hurst, author of "The Scarlet Ibis," is one who provides "mystery and meaning" through his short story.  You will use the web to find information that will help you complete this assignment.

• Title this section “About the Author.” Using the following link, find your information to answer the following questions. Be certain to cite the source.

http://www.classzone.com/lol_demo/authors/09/9hurst.htm

QUESTIONS:

1. Where did/does James Hurst live?

2. What careers did James Hurst have?

                        3. What seemed to be James Hurst’s passion?

Scarlet Ibis Webquest

_________________________________________________________________ John Steinbeck:

Born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California, John Steinbeck dropped out of college and worked as a manual laborer before achieving success as a writer. His 1939 novel, The Grapes of Wrath, about the migration of a family from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to California, won a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. Steinbeck served as a war correspondent during World War II, and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. He died in New York City in 1968.

OMM Due Date 

3. Remind students to have all of their plot structures completed for the marking period

4. Remind students that Vocab 6 is due on Wednesday, 11/13

5. Begin reading Of Mice and Men

6. Make a folder in your Integrated One Drive and turn in Key Points Worksheets as we go along:

Key Points Worksheet  (Complete one worksheet for each chapter. Turn each in to www.turnitin.com )

(Answer All Questions in sentence/ paragraph form *Follow the directions.  

Use contextual evidence supported through your writing.  --Don't just quote or toss in examples without explaining/ giving them purpose.

Make sure they actually answer your question)

7. Turn in Key Points Worksheet for ch. 1 and 2

8. Read up to page 55 for Tuesday, 11/12

9.Complete KEY POINT WORKSHEETS AND PLOT STRUCTURES AS WE READ.  STAY UP TO DATE.

10. Complete chapters 3 and 4 for Thursday, 11/14  (Page 91)

11. Finish the book for Tuesday,  (Page 118) 11/19

12. Vocab 6 - Keep checking turnitin.com.  We will go over unit 6 early next week.
Make sure all Key Point Worksheets are completed by Wednesday, 11/20

Vocab 6 test Friday, 11/22/19

13. OMM test Thursday, 11/21

CHARACTER LIST

Lennie -  A large, lumbering, childlike migrant worker. Due to his mild mental disability, Lennie completely depends upon George, his friend and traveling companion, for guidance and protection. The two men share a vision of a farm that they will own together, a vision that Lennie believes in wholeheartedly. Gentle and kind, Lennie nevertheless does not understand his own strength. His love of petting soft things, such as small animals, dresses, and people’s hair, leads to disaster. Read an in-depth analysis of Lennie.

George -  A small, wiry, quick-witted man who travels with, and cares for, Lennie. Although he frequently speaks of how much better his life would be without his caretaking responsibilities, George is obviously devoted to Lennie. George’s behavior is motivated by the desire to protect Lennie and, eventually, deliver them both to the farm of their dreams. Though George is the source of the often-told story of life on their future farm, it is Lennie’s childlike faith that enables George to actually believe his account of their future. Read an in-depth analysis of George.

Candy -  An aging ranch handyman, Candy lost his hand in an accident and worries about his future on the ranch. Fearing that his age is making him useless, he seizes on George’s description of the farm he and Lennie will have, offering his life’s savings if he can join George and Lennie in owning the land. The fate of Candy’s ancient dog, which Carlson shoots in the back of the head in an alleged act of mercy, foreshadows the manner of Lennie’s death. Read an in-depth analysis of Candy.

Curley’s wife -  The only female character in the story, Curley’s wife is never given a name and is only mentioned in reference to her husband. The men on the farm refer to her as a “tramp,” a “tart,” and a “looloo.” Dressed in fancy, feathered red shoes, she represents the temptation of female sexuality in a male-dominated world. Steinbeck depicts Curley’s wife not as a villain, but rather as a victim. Like the ranch-hands, she is desperately lonely and has broken dreams of a better life. Read an in-depth analysis of Curley’s wife.

Crooks -  Crooks, the black stable-hand, gets his name from his crooked back. Proud, bitter, and caustically funny, he is isolated from the other men because of the color of his skin. Despite himself, Crooks becomes fond of Lennie, and though he derisively claims to have seen countless men following empty dreams of buying their own land, he asks Lennie if he can go with them and hoe in the garden. Read an in-depth analysis of Crooks.

Curley -  The boss’s son, Curley wears high-heeled boots to distinguish himself from the field hands. Rumored to be a champion prizefighter, he is a confrontational, mean-spirited, and aggressive young man who seeks to compensate for his small stature by picking fights with larger men. Recently married, Curley is plagued with jealous suspicions and is extremely possessive of his flirtatious young wife. Read an in-depth analysis of Curley.

Slim -  A highly skilled mule driver and the acknowledged “prince” of the ranch, Slim is the only character who seems to be at peace with himself. The other characters often look to Slim for advice. For instance, only after Slim agrees that Candy should put his decrepit dog out of its misery does the old man agree to let Carlson shoot it. A quiet, insightful man, Slim alone understands the nature of the bond between George and Lennie, and comforts George at the book’s tragic ending.

Carlson -  A ranch-hand, Carlson complains bitterly about Candy’s old, smelly dog. He convinces Candy to put the dog out of its misery. When Candy finally agrees, Carlson promises to execute the task without causing the animal any suffering. Later, George uses Carlson’s gun to shoot Lennie.

The Boss -  The stocky, well-dressed man in charge of the ranch, and Curley’s father. He is never named and appears only once, but seems to be a fair-minded man. Candy happily reports that the boss once delivered a gallon of whiskey to the ranch-hands on Christmas Day.

Aunt Clara  -  Lennie’s aunt, who cared for him until her death, does not actually appear in the work except at the end, as a vision chastising Lennie for causing trouble for George. By all accounts, she was a kind, patient woman who took good care of Lennie and gave him plenty of mice to pet.

Whit -  A ranch-hand.

Study Guide/ questions