Week Eleven - March 16 to March 20
Ignore these lesson plans. Please look at Google Classroom to find the virtual assignments.
February 20 - Use close reading to analyze the structure of Kite Runner
February 22 - Use close reading to analyze the structure of Kite Runner
February 20 - Use close reading to analyze the structure of Kite Runner
- Chapter 7 Taliban Activity
- Whole Group: Discuss Chapters 10-11 (turn in on Classroom)
- Individual: Chapter 11 Close Reading (turn in on Classroom)
- Homework:
- Kite Runner chapters 12-13
February 22 - Use close reading to analyze the structure of Kite Runner
- Whole Group: Discuss Chapters 12-13
- Individual: "Change" poem - Read carefully, and answer the three questions in at least 3-5 sentences each
- Homework:
- Kite Runner chapters 14-17
Week Ten - March 9 to March 13
March 9 - Use close reading to understand the exposition of Kite Runner.
March 11 - Use close reading to analyze the rising action of Kite Runner.
March 13 - Use close reading to examine how themes develop in a work.
- Theme Check-In
- Small Group: Chapters 2-4 discussion
- Dedicated Work Time: Read chapters 5-7 & Chapter 5 Close Reading
- Homework:
- Kite Runner chapters 5-7 (reminder: there is adult subject matter in chapters 5-7)
March 11 - Use close reading to analyze the rising action of Kite Runner.
- Watch YouTube videos of Kite Fighting
- Symbolism discussion
- Whole Group: Chapters 5-7 discussion
- Small Group: Chapter 7 Close Reading
- Homework:
- Kite Runner chapters 8-9
- Optional: Click on the link for Ahmad Zahir and check out his music
March 13 - Use close reading to examine how themes develop in a work.
- Discuss Coronavirus Plan
- VOD Banquet Menu
- Theme Check-In
- Discuss chapters 8-9
- Homework:
- Kite Runner chapters 10-11
- Optional: Individual or Small Group: Learn about the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (PBS and Atlantic links)
Week Nine - March 2 to March 6
March 3 - Analyze The Stranger in depth.
March 5 - Use close reading to understand the exposition of Kite Runner.
- The Stranger test
- Collect books
- Hand out Kite Runner and discuss adult subject matter
- Homework:
- Nothing!
March 5 - Use close reading to understand the exposition of Kite Runner.
- Look at Kite Runner theme topics
- Afghanistan PPT
- Complete Chapter 1 Close Reading (whole chapter)
- Homework:
- Read Kite Runner chapters 2-4
Week Eight - February 24 to February 28
February 24 - Use close reading to examine the falling action of The Stranger.
February 26 - Use close reading to examine the falling action of The Stranger..
February 28 - Use close reading to examine the falling action of The Stranger..
- Part 2, Chapter 2 Close Reading (individual)
- Complete small-group discussion questions
- Discuss as a whole class
- Homework:
- Read The Stranger: Part 2, Chapters 3 & 4
February 26 - Use close reading to examine the falling action of The Stranger..
- Announcements:
- Extra Credit due Friday
- OVC Admissions Fair
- Scholarships
- Complete small-group discussion questions
- Dedicated Work Time: Literary Data Sheet
- Homework:
- Read The Stranger: Part 2, Chapter 5 (finish the novel)
- Finish Data Sheet
February 28 - Use close reading to examine the falling action of The Stranger..
- Extra Credit due Friday
- Submit Literary Data Sheet
- Complete small-group discussion questions
- Final group discussion (aloud)
- Homework:
- Prepare for your test
Week Seven - February 18 to February 21
February 18 - Use close reading to examine the rising action of The Stranger.
February 20 - Use close reading to examine the climax of The Stranger.
- Extra Credit reminder
- Ask any questions about Part 1
- Timed Writing: End of Part 1 Journal
- Homework:
- Get caught up on literary data sheet
February 20 - Use close reading to examine the climax of The Stranger.
- YoungLife and Extra Credit
- "Bohemian Rhapsody" Connection
- Part 1, Chapter 6 Close Reading (individual)
- Complete small-group discussion questions
- Discuss as a class
- Homework:
- Read The Stranger: Part 2, Chapters 1 & 2
Week Six - February 10 to February 14
February 11 - Use close reading to examine the exposition of The Stranger.
February 13 - Use close reading to examine the rising action of The Stranger.
- Fences extra credit
- Read Poetry Essay feedback
- Complete partner discussion questions
- Discuss as a whole class
- Homework:
- Read The Stranger: Part 1, Chapters 2, 3, & 4 (19-39)
February 13 - Use close reading to examine the rising action of The Stranger.
- Fences extra credit
- Complete partner discussion questions
- Discuss as a whole class
- Dedicated Work Time: Literary Data Sheet
- Homework:
- Read The Stranger: Part 1, Chapters 5 & 6 (end of Part 1)
Week Five - February 3 to February 7
February 3 - Law Day
February 5 - Close read, annotate, and analyze a paired set of poems.
February 7 - Lay the foundation for studying The Stranger.
February 5 - Close read, annotate, and analyze a paired set of poems.
- Review Poetry Explication Assignment
- Poetry Explication Workshop
- Homework:
- Finish your essay (due 2/7)
February 7 - Lay the foundation for studying The Stranger.
- Hand out The Stranger
- Assign The Stranger Literary Data Sheet
- Read "Background and Historical Context" on the Weebly and fill it in on the Literary Data Sheet
- Read "Absurdism vs. Existentialism" and fill it in on the Literary Era section
- Look at topics we'll develop into themes
- The Stranger Socratic Seminar
- Homework:
- Read The Stranger: Part 1, Chapter 1 (1-18)
Week Four - January 27 to January 31
January 28 - Respond to poets' use of rhythm and meter.
January 30 - Close read, annotate, and analyze a paired set of poems.
- Discuss upcoming essay prompt
- Pick a poem from last set to discuss
- "Rhythm and Meter" PowerPoint/Modeling
- Dedicated Work Time: Journals 22-24
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 22-24 (Rhythm and Meter)
- Submit Poetry Journals by 1/30 at the start of class
January 30 - Close read, annotate, and analyze a paired set of poems.
- Discuss one poem from the last journal set
- Submit poetry journals
- "Poetic Structure" PowerPoint/Modeling
- Introduce Poetry Explication Assignment
- Choose your poem pairing and TP-CASTT the poems
- Homework:
- Finish TP-CASTTing your poems
Week Three - January 20 to January 24
January 22 - Respond to poets' use of symbols and irony.
January 24 - Respond to poets' use of sounds.
- Pick a poem from last set to discuss
- "Symbols and Irony" PowerPoint/Modeling
- Dedicated Work Time: Journals 16-18
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 16-18 (Symbols and Irony)
January 24 - Respond to poets' use of sounds.
- Announcement: USI visitor next class
- "Sonnet 130" Multiple Choice
- Pick a poem from last set to discuss
- "Sounds" PowerPoint/Modeling
- Dedicated Work Time: Journals 19-21
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 19-21 (Sounds)
Week Two - January 13 to January 17
January 13 - Respond to poets' use of syntax, diction, and tone (day two).
January 15 - Respond to poets' use of imagery.
January 17 - Respond to poets' use of figurative language.
- "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" Multiple Choice
- Pick a poem from last set to discuss
- Tone portion of PPT
- Dedicated Work Time: Journals 7-9
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 7-9 (Diction, Syntax, and Tone Pt. 2)
January 15 - Respond to poets' use of imagery.
- Pick a poem from last set to discuss
- "Imagery" PowerPoint/Modeling
- Dedicated Work Time: Journals 10-12
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 10-12 (Imagery)
January 17 - Respond to poets' use of figurative language.
- Discuss Imagery notes and Classroom responses (Connotation box)
- "Dulce Et Decorum Est" Multiple Choice
- Pick a poem from last set to discuss
- "Figures of Speech" PowerPoint/Modeling
- Dedicated Work Time: Journals 13-15
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 13-15 (Figurative Language)
Week One - January 7 to January 10
January 7 - Read poetry responsively.
January 9- Respond to poets' use of diction, syntax, and tone.
- Assign Shepard Poetry Journals on Classroom
- "Reading Poetry Responsively" PowerPoint
- TP-CASTT modeling: "The Road Not Taken"
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 1-3 (Initial Responses)
January 9- Respond to poets' use of diction, syntax, and tone.
- Pick a poem from last set to discuss
- "Diction, Syntax, and Tone" PowerPoint/Modeling
- Dedicated Work Time: Journals 4-6
- Homework:
- Reader Response Journals 4-6 (Diction, Syntax, and Tone)
April 21/22 - Senior Presentation at 2