12/09/13 – 12/13/13
Monday
·
Reading 8
(Odd) – Make up tests (Nonfiction test); Students will also finish copying
down the notes in their notebook on short stories from the textbook on pages
234-235. They will also complete a plot diagram sheet to label the parts of
plot correctly.
·
Reading 7
– Students will be introduced to a short stories writing assignment (LDC
task). They must write a review of one short story that we read. They can choose
the story they wish to discuss in their essay. Essays are due on Friday, Dec.
13th. They will work on writing their essay today during class.
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Practical
Literature 10 – Students will read 3 poems from the textbook and analyze
each one by completing the discussion questions for each. We will discuss these
as a class analyzing the elements of each poem, such as rhyme scheme, poetic
devices, form, etc.
Tuesday
·
Reading 8
(Even) – Make up tests (Nonfiction test); Students will also finish copying
down the notes in their notebook on short stories from the textbook on pages
234-235. They will also complete a plot diagram sheet to label the parts of
plot correctly.
·
Reading 7
– Students will take a test on short stories. After the test, students will
take down notes from the textbook on drama. We will then begin reading the
play, “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley” together as a class.
·
Practical
Literature 10 – Students will read two poems (Metaphor and A Pace Like
That) and analyze each one with a partner. They will complete questions for
each poem and identify poetic devices used in each.
Wednesday
·
Reading 8
(Odd) – As a class, we will discuss the notes on fiction (short stories)
together, including the plot diagram that was labeled for today. Students will
also complete a short writing activity to explore how setting affects the mood
of a story. Students will then begin reading the first short story of the unit,
“Who Can Replace a Man?” (p. 248)
·
Reading 7
– As a class, we will read the play, “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley”
(Act 1). We will discuss the play as we read and students will complete
discussion questions for Act 1.
·
Practical
Literature 10 – Students will read two poems (The Wind – Tapped Like a
Tired Man and La Belle Dame
sans Merci). Students will analyze each poem with a partner and we will discuss
findings together as a class. Students will identify elements such as meter,
rhyme, figurative language, etc.
Thursday
Reading 8
(Even) – As a class, we will discuss the notes on fiction (short stories)
together, including the plot diagram that was labeled for today. Students will
also complete a short writing activity to explore how setting affects the mood
of a story. Students will then begin reading the first short story of the unit,
“Who Can Replace a Man?” (p. 248)
·
Reading 7
– Students will continue reading Act 1 of “A Christmas Carol” in the
textbook. Students will read their parts out loud for Act 1. As a class, we
will discuss each scene and the discussion questions.
·
Practical
Literature 10 – Students will explore Limericks together by reading a sample
Limerick and analyzing it together. Students will then write their own
Limerick.
Friday
·
Reading 8
(Odd) – Students will continue reading “Who Can Replace a Man?” together as
a class. They will use the talking to text strategy as they read to answer
guided questions. They will also complete post-reading questions when finished
reading the story.
·
Reading 7
– Students will continue reading Act 1 of the play. We will analyze each
scene in Act 1 by discussing and answering questions for each scene.
·
Practical
Literature 10 – Students will work on writing their own Limericks and
poems. They will write a Limerick and another poem following the structure of
their choice. They also have the option of including artwork along with their
poems.
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