Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Thursday/Friday Nov. 30/ Dec. 1

Hon. Am. Lit Thursday/Friday Nov. 30/Dec. 1
Objectives/Essential Question: Can You…
•RL.1/RL.2/RL.3- cite setting, plot, and character details from Huck Finn and Slaughterhouse Five
RL.4 Word meaning and Tone/word impact
RL.6 Infer and analyze sophisticated points of view
Agenda:  PER. 1- TURN IN NERD HUSBANDRY (I forgot)
HOMEWORK:
1. Finish Screen time essay
2. Brainstorm satire topics for essay (due Dec. 14-15)
3. Read Thurs/Fri. Dec. 7/8: Huck ch. 8-10 Slaughter-ch. 5
Turn in MagnaSole Satire/Structure analysis paragraph
Short Quiz
  1. Get in new book groups (bring your Novel and SSR library book )as well
  2. DOL- BWEL4     Appositive Phrase (Modifying the noun)
  3. SSR (12  min)- Finck Conferencing
  4. Discuss- Huck ch. 6-7/SH5- ch. 4 of your new novel
    1. DIALECTIC JOURNALS START: 2 QUOTES PER READING. W/ RESPONSE AND 1 VOCABULARY WORD. In your reading groups, identify the following from Huck (chapters 4-7) and Slaughterhouse (chapters 3-4).
    2. Put these examples in your dialect journal (10 min)
Slaughterhouse 5
Huck Finn 6-7
1. In Chapter 4, find 1 example of:
Grotesque  OR Mean/sadistic OR Absurd
1. In Chapter 5, find 1 example of:
Romanticism OR Superstition OR Religion


  1. Paper work time (50-65 min)
    1. develop topic
    2. plan “normal” response
    3. twist it to satire
    4. complete example of this starting today


Homework:  
Read for Thurs/Fri. Dec. 7/8: Huck ch. 8-10 Slaughter-ch. 5

Monday, November 27, 2017

Tuesday/Wednesday Nov. 28-29 2017


Hon. Am. Lit Tuesday/Wednesday Nov. 28/29

Objectives/Essential Question: Can You…
•RL.1/RL.2/RL.3- cite setting, plot, and character details from Huck Finn and Slaughterhouse Five
RL.4 Word meaning and Tone/word impact
RL.6 Infer and analyze sophisticated points of view
Agenda:
HOMEWORK:
  1. Finish MagnaSoles Satire analysis for Thurs./Friday
  2. Brainstorm satire topics for essay (due Dec. 14-15)
  3. Read for Thurs/Fri.: Huck ch. 6-7 Slaughter-ch. 4
Get in new book groups (bring your Novel and SSR library book )as well
  1. DOL- YUVK3     Appositive Phrases (Modifying the noun)
  2. SSR (12  min)- Finck Conferencing
  3. HAND IN MODEST PROPOSAL TONE PARAGRAPH
  4. DIALECTIC JOURNALS START: 2 QUOTES PER READING. W/ RESPONSE AND 1 VOCABULARY WORD. In your reading groups, identify the following from Huck (chapters 1-5) and Slaughterhouse (chapters 1-3).
  5. Novel group 1-pager
Slaughterhouse 5
Huck Finn
1. Find 1 example of satire:
Grotesque
Mean/sadistic
Absurd
1. Find 1 example of satire:
Romanticism
Superstition
Religion


  1. Read Magnasoles article
  2. Prompt: Based on the nature of this article, discuss what the author did structurally to create an effective “informational” text where points were clear, convincing, and engaging, all supporting a satirical point of view. Remember to use examples from the text to support your point of view.
Did you:
 Specifically identify examples of satire, sarcasm, irony, understatement, pun, or hyperbole via satire kinds (H & J), devices, or techniques(RI.6)
 Specifically infer the meaning of those words and phrases (RI.6)
Specifically evaluate/analyze a variety of structures (grammar, punctuation, specific words, sentences, and/or paragraphs, etc.) that indicate whether your author is more or less persuasive  or informative (RI.5)
 Specifically evaluate/analyze a variety of structures (grammar, punctuation, specific words, sentences, and/or paragraphs, etc.) that indicate whether your author is more or less persuasive  or informative (RI.5)
  1. Essay Topic- Think of your own piece now- Final product due 12/14-15
Homework:  
Huck ch. 6-7/SH5 ch. 4 for Thursday/Friday Nov. 30/Dec. 1


Slaughterhouse-ch. 4 for Thursday/Friday Nov. 30/Dec. 1

Monday, Nov. 27 2017

Hon. Am. Lit Monday Nov. 27
Objectives/Essential Question: Can You…
•RL.1/RL.2/RL.3- cite setting, plot, and character details from Huck Finn and Slaughterhouse Five
RL.4 Word meaning and Tone/word impact
RL.6 Infer and analyze sophisticated points of view
Agenda:
HOMEWORK:
  1. Tone paragraph for “A Modest Proposal”
  2. Read for Thurs/Fri.: Huck ch. 6-7 Slaughter-ch. 4
Short Quiz-
  1. Get in new book groups (bring your Novel and SSR library book )as well
  2. DISCUSS “A Modest Proposal” Part 1, 2, 3, & 4
  3. Jigsaw activity via your book groups
  4. DISCUSS
  5. Identify Tone (RL.4) and “A Modest Proposal”- Write a paragraph (Minimum- 1 chunk) that explains this and cites text.
  6. Discuss- Huck ch. 4-5/SH5- ch. 3 of your new novel
    1. DIALECTIC JOURNALS START: 2 QUOTES PER READING. W/ RESPONSE AND 1 VOCABULARY WORD.
Homework:  
Huck ch. 6-7 for Thursday/Friday Nov. 30/Dec. 1
Slaughterhouse-ch. 4 for Thurs./Fri. Nov. 30/Dec. 1

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Thursday/Friday Nov. 16-17 2017

Hon. Am. Lit Thursday/Friday Nov. 16-17
Objectives/Essential Question: Can You…
•RL.1/RL.2/RL.3- cite setting, plot, and character details from Huck Finn and Slaughterhouse Five
RL.4 Word meaning and Tone/word impact
RL.6 Infer and analyze sophisticated points of view
Agenda:  8th Pep Assembly 2:01 pm
  1. Get in new book groups (bring your Novel and SSR library book )as well
  2. DOL- AZML 4     Appositive Phrases (Modifying the noun)
  3. Write a paragraph with at least 1 appositive phrase in it discussing your library book's setting, plot, and/or character. THIS WILL BE TURNED IN SO PUT IN ON NOTEBOOK PAPER.
  4. SSR (12  min)- Finck Conferencing
  5. Read “A Modest Proposal” Part 1, 2, 3, & 4
    1. What is he saying (3 points everyone has to know)
    2. What techniques are being used in your part
  6. Jigsaw activity via your book groups
  7. Identify Tone “A Modest Proposal”- Write a paragraph (quick 1 chunk) that explains this and cites text.
  8. Discuss- Huck ch. 2-3/SH5- ch. 2 of your new novel
    1. DIALECTIC JOURNALS START: 2 QUOTES PER READING. W/ RESPONSE AND 1 VOCABULARY WORD.
    2. Novel group 1-pager RL.1
      Slaughterhouse 5
      Huck Finn
      1. Find 1 example of:
      Grotesque
      Mean/sadistic
      Absurd
      1. Find 1 example of:
      Romanticism
      Superstition
      Religion

      2. Explain each point the author is making
      3.  Illustrate 1of the 3 choices (be appropriate).
    3. due end of period
  9. New Reading:
    1. Huck ch. 4-5 for Monday, Nov. 27
    2. Slaughterhouse- ch. 3 for Monday, Nov. 27


Homework:  
Huck ch. 4-5 for Monday, Nov. 27
Slaughterhouse- ch. 3 for Monday, Nov. 27

Monday, November 13, 2017

Tuesday/Wednesday, Nov. 14-15 2017

Hon. Am. Lit Tuesday/Wednesday Nov. 14-15
Objectives/Essential Question: Can You…
•RL.1/RL.2/RL.3- cite setting, plot, and character details from Huck Finn and Slaughterhouse Five
•Introduce New standard- RL.4 Word meaning and Tone/word impact
•Introduce New standard- RL.6 Infer and analyze sophisticated points of view
Agenda:  
  1. Take Survey sent to your school email (2 min)
  2. DOL- NHUX 4     Appositive Phrases (Modifying the noun
  3. Example: Our yellow ranch house, 26 Bobolink Drive, had a garage and a bathroom shower with sliding glass doors.
  4. She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb (1998)
  5. Edit RI.5 "What College Students Think of Free Tuition (GREEN AND BLUE EDIT ONLY- CHART YOUR SENTENCES AND REFLECTION) FOR THURS./FRI.
  6. SSR (12  min)- Finck Conferencing
  7. Satire Notes- ID satire types (RL.6)
  8. Tone in “The Devil’s Dictionary” (RL.4)
  9. Read “Nerd Husbandry”
  10. Identify Tone in  “Nerd Husbandry”

  11. Identify: 2 examples of use of comedy (see if you can figure out what technique is being used using your Satire handout)

    Write: 2 sentences explaining the tone of the piece based on your examples (these examples lead me to think the tone about nerds is...) DUE THURSDAY/FRIDAY

  12. Get in new book groups (bring your Novel and SSR library book )as well
  13. Discuss- ch. 1 of your new novel DIALECTIC JOURNALS START: 2 QUOTES PER READING. W/ RESPONSE AND 1 VOCABULARY WORD.
    1. Compare Dialectic Journals and Vocabulary
  14. New Reading:
    1. Huck ch. 2-3 for Thursday/Friday
    2. Slaughterhouse- ch. 2 for Thursday/Friday


Homework:  
1. Huck ch. 2-3 Thursday/Friday-Remember Dialect Journal
1. Slaughterhouse- ch. 2 Thurs./Fri. Dialectic Journal
2. Edit RI.5 "What College Students Think of Free Tuition (GREEN AND BLUE EDIT ONLY- CHART YOUR SENTENCES AND REFLECTION)
3. Tone charting for "Nerd Husbandry" due Thursday/Friday

Monday, Nov. 13 2017

Hon. Am. Lit Monday Nov. 13
Objectives/Essential Question: Can You…
RL.1- cite plot details from Huck Finn and Slaughterhouse Five
Agenda:  
  1. Upload to Turnitin.com in library
7th: Ayo, Isaac, Reina, Zoe, Aubrey, Nathan, Hannah
8th: Gissel, Jacky, Hannah B., Madi B, Hunter, Marlee, Bethany, Katrina, Taylor, Jillian, Lucy, Reid, Harley, Jordan

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ALREADY UPLOADED:
  1. Any Breakups?
  2. Get in new book groups (Find your Uno partners- I want no one from your current seating group a part of your new book group).
  3. Discuss- ch. 1 of your new novel
    1. Noticings
    2. Dialect Journals
  4. New Reading: DIALECTIC JOURNALS START: 2 QUOTES PER READING. W/ RESPONSE AND 1 VOCABULARY WORD.
    1. Huck ch. 2-3 for Thursday/Friday
    2. Slaughterhouse- ch. 2 for Thursday/Friday
  5. What issues are worth talking about today?
    1. In your groups, make a list
    2. Identify Stance-how to approach the issue?


Homework:  
Huck ch. 2-3 for Thursday/Friday
Slaughterhouse- ch. 2 for Thursday/Friday