2nd Quarter Extra Credit Opportunity: Go to www.poeticpower.com. Enter your narrative poem in the poetry contest by Dec 6th. Just for entering your poem and printing out the page for proof, you can get 10 extra credit points. If they select your poem to publish, your points will be doubled to 20 points. 2nd Quarter Novel: We will be starting Frankenstein, Monday, 11/5. Extra credit is available (10 points) for purchasing the novel; five points for downloading on a cell phone. The unit plan for the quarter can be viewed at the following link: http://juliannbetker.efoliomn.com/Uploads/Themes%20with%20Frankenstein%20-%20Unit%20Plan.pdf
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GIIGs
Mon Dec 2 and Tue Dec 3 Making Mondays Matter Monthly Wed Dec 4 and Thur Dec 5 Fri Dec 6 and Mon Dec 7 Quick Write: What are reasons people get rejected by others? Society? Their peers? When is a time you felt rejected? Tue Nov 27 and Wed Nov 28 Quick Write: How do you define personal responsibility? What is an example of personal responsibility? In other words, are you responsible for your own actions? Should you be responsible for the actions of the others? Thur Nov 29 and Fri Nov 30 Define the following words: churlish circumlocution circumnavigate Wed Nov 14 and Thur 15 Making Monday Matters Monthly How much time do you spend time with technology (watching tv, Facebook, etc). Do you feel like you could be using your time more wisely? Fri Nov 16 and Mon Nov 26 Define the following words: belie bellicose bowdlerize Mon Nov 5 and Tue Nov 6 List 3 ways in which people have explored the unknown and identify some reasons why individuals devote themselves to a life of exploration and discovery. Does such devotion involve sacrifices? (3 for an A, 2 for a B, 1 for a C) Wed Nov 7 and Thur Nov 8 Define the following words: irradiated antebellum auspicious Fri Nov 9 and Mon Nov 13 Quick write: Describe Victor Frankenstein. Who is he? What does he do? What is he like? Tue Oct 30 and Wed Oct 31
Define the following words: abrogate abstemious acumen Quiz next week on the 6 words Thur Nov 1 and Fri Nov 2 Create a 3 slide comic strip. In the comic strip, have your characters discuss the psyche of the narrator from " The Pit and the Pendulum." Make sure you use MLA page citation to use as evidence for the view point. Fri Oct 25 and Mon Oct 29
In a 25 word response, predict what you think "The Pit and the Pendulum" will be about based on the contextual fragments and selected vocabulary. Wed Oct 24 and Thur Oct 24 What is an appositive? (look up on page 572) Create your own appositive sentences. 3 examples = A 2 examples = B 1 example = C Mon Oct 22 and Tue Oct 23 Define the following words: abjure galvanic locution |
CLASSWORK
(SEE POWERPOINT FOR SPECIFICS) Mon Dec 2 and Tue Dec 3 - Topic: Themes 1. Student Planner 3. 60 Second Recap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q37yr32tGY 4. Pair Share: Is "monstrosity a learned behavior? Can the right kind of knowledge free people? 5. 60 Second Recap -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKFWphdeBRc 6. Do you agree that "there needs to be a balance in knowledge between the universe/science and people? 7. Read chapters 7-9. Track quotes 8. Debate themes. Wed Dec 4 and Thur Dec 5 1. Student Planner 3. Review "The Birthmark" 4. Complete Venn Diagram of "The Birthmark" vs "Frankenstein" 5. Read chapter 10 Fri Dec 6 and Mon Dec 7 1. Student Planner 3. Discuss "beauty" artifacts 4. Share "The Price of Beauty" video clips 5. Read chapters 11-12 6. Four Corners Debate - Who is responsible for the monster's transformation? 6. "Design a Monster" assignment : Tue Nov 27 and Wed Nov 28 - Topic "Characters and Change" 1. Student Planner 3. 60 Second Recap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt_8v4yH8g0 4. Pair Share: "Why is tracking the character changes of Frankenstein, and eventually Victor, important? 5. Quote Tracking 5. Read chapters 1-3 6. At the completion of each chapter, students should: * select the two most important events that happened during the chapter and write them on a index card with their group * have volunteers act out the key scenes 7) Each student must select a key scene after completing chapter chapters to create a "Scrapbook" page for that time period in Dr. Frankenstein's life. Basically, pretend that you are Dr. Frankenstein, and you are making a scrapbook to document the important events of your life so far. * make it colorful with some type of borders (it should look like it took time) * 1-3 photos/drawings of the events (1=C, 2=B, 3=A) * 1-3 mementos from his journey that would be appropriate (1=C, 2=B, 3=A) * a caption to explain the photos/drawings Officially due Mon Dec 3 (A day) or Tue Dec 4 (B day) Thur Nov 29 and Fri Nov 30 - Topic "Characters and Change" 1. Student Planner2. GIIG - Vocab. 3. Vocab Quiz - (B words) 3. How are images created from words? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPQpLOAOUsw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTWbosQ- 9gA&playnext=1&list=PLC42A29D99532307D&index=37 4. Read time, chapters 4-6 5. “Stemming the Debate” article - pages 7 and 8 at the below website http://www.eurostemcell.org/files/IntroSCs_Activities_14-16_and_16up_Nov2012.pdf 6. ) Stem Cell Research worksheet page 9 of the above website. Wed Nov 14 and Thur Nov 15 1. Student Planner 2. GIIG - quick write 3. Read time - Finish Letters 3-4 4. Character mapping; Active Reading Handout, page 13 on the website: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/pdf/frankenstein.pdf or Facebook page Fri Nov 16 and Mon Nov 26 - Thanksgiving Lesson 1. Student Planner 3. Quiz on Letters 1-4 4. The Miniature World - Writing Prompt: What are three things you more grateful for now that you know how rare it is? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6eTr4ldDYg&feature=related 4. Still Complaining? - Writing Prompt: This video says if you have time to complain about something, you have time to do something about it. What is something you complain about that you have time to change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9pNeT55U_c 5. Lost Generation - Writing prompt: Why do you think older generations have a negative impression of the younger generation? What is your personal plan to give a positive impression of your generation? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWSYPDh7O5Q Mon Nov 5 and Tue Nov 6 1. Student Planner 3. Hook : Firelight SNL video http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/digital_short_firelight/1173548 4. 60 Seconds Recaps and Pair Shares 5. Discuss controversial issues of Frankenstein 1. Stem cell research: 2. protecting the environment 3. abortion 4. global warming 5. education 6. death penalty 7. test tube babies 8. women's rights 9. dangerous knowledge 10. social networking 11. support for arts 12. bigotry 13. equality 13.creationism/ intelligent design 14. family values 6. Read Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark" Wed Nov 7 and Thur Nov 8 1. Student Planner 3. Vocab Quiz 4. Video - http://www.60secondrecap.com/library/frankenstein/5/
Fri Nov 9 and Tue Nov 13 1. Student Planner 2. GIIG - quick write 3. Read time - Letters 1-4 4. Character mapping; Active Reading Handout, page 13 on the website: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/pdf/frankenstein.pdf or Facebook page Tue Oct 30 and Wed Oct 31
1. Student Planner 2. GIIG - vocab. 3. Halloween Dialogue Activity Thur Nov 1 and Fri Nov 2 1. Student Planner 2. GIIG - review "TPTP" 3. Finish "TPTP," starting on page 568 4. Answer questions on PowerPoint slide 81 5. Fri Oct 25 and Mon Oct 29
1. Student Planner 2. GIIG - predictions 3. RAG Activity Award Voting 3. Read "The Pit and the Pendulum, day 1 " 4. Answer questions on PowerPoint slide 79 Wed Oct 24 and Thur Oct 24 1. Student Planner 2. GIIG - appositives 3. Discuss/Show YouTube videos for the Spanish Inquisition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hEh2NH6teY 3. RAG activity scoring Mon Oct 22 and Tue Oct 23 1. Student Planner 2. GIIG - vocab 3. Edit short stories and narratives 3. Intro to "The Pit and the Pendulum," page 559 (Known as the RAG activity) 4. Write a short story with the following requirements: |
HOMEWORK
Mon Dec 2 and Tue Dec 3 Finish chapters 7 and 9. Track quotes Wed Dec 4 and Thur Dec 5 Bring in a beauty artifact. Something like a newspaper, magazine, or professional blog. Honors: Read "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-TIme Indian" by Sherman Alexie Fri Dec 6 and Mon Dec 7 Finish chapters 11-12 Continue "Design a Monster" assignment http://www.brighthubeducation.com/high-school-english-lessons/36724-creative-ideas-for-teaching-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley/ Tue Nov 27 and Wed Nov 28 Study Vocab words Finish chapters 1-3 Timeline of 3 events from chapter 3 Finish scrap book page (Officially due Mon Dec 3 (A day) or Tue Dec 4 (B day) Thur Nov 29 and Fri Nov 30 - Topic "Characters and Change" Finish chapters 4-6 Finish scrap book page (Officially due Mon Dec 3 (A day) or Tue Dec 4 (B day) Wed Nov 14 and Thur 15 Fri Nov 16 and Mon Nov 26 Begin research to turn in Mon Nov 5 and Tue Nov 6
Wed Nov 7 and Thur Nov 8 Finish essay Fri Nov 9 and Tue Nov 13 Read Chapters 1-2 Finish Artwork if not done. Begin invention project Tue Oct 30 and Wed Oct 31
1. Finish Halloween Dialogue Thur Nov 1 and Fri Nov 2 Finish "TPTP" questions. Regular class: Same requirements as below, but you only need to write 3 paragraphs (the C requirement) Honors: Part 2: Must by typed in MLA format. Spanish Inquisition Essay Discuss whether the tortures discussed by Poe are realistic to the Spanish Inquisition. Compare them with the research methods you already found. Use MLA citations from your research and the story in each paragraph. 3 paragraphs (intro, body, conclusion) = C 4 paragraphs (intro, 2 body, conclusion) = B 5 paragraphs (intro, 3 body, conclusion) = A On the due date, turn in a works cited page (MLA format) and your research. Other option: Compare "TP&TP" psychological torture methods to the psychological components of either a Saw or Final Destination movie. Same requirements as above. Use the following website for the works cited page: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/ Fri Oct 25 and Mon Oct 29
Finish PowerPoint slide 79 questions regarding "The Pit and the Pendulum" Wed Oct 24 and Thur Oct 24 Honors: Mon Oct 22 and Tue Oct 23 Honors: Part 1: Research the Spanish Inquisition. Focus on the Inquisition's methods and instruments (5 methods). ALL: Edit your narrative traffic stories. Must be typed, MLA, indent every time there is a new speaker, label and highlight your dialogue types. Underline/bold your vocab words. |
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