Objective; by the end of class, students will learn new vocabulary, new literary terms and analyze character motivation.
DO NOW
Write down the first five words and definitions on page 297 into notebooks.
Direct Instruction
Review some vocabulary on slideshare here
AMBIGUITY - A quality that allows something to be interpreted inn several different ways.
Your Favorite movie with an ambiguous ending?
Read together pages 298 - mid 301
Use Open minded graphic organizers to fill the King and his Daughters heads with their, thoughts, feelings and character traits.
Based on the characters of the King and daughter, make a prediction about what is going to happen to the daughter's "boyfriend."
LOT handout - vocabulary and comprehensive questions.
Review and share answers.
exit Pass
Do you think there is any fairness to the king's system of justice why or why not?
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Friday, Sept 28, Justice / Lady or the Tiger Introduction
Objective: By the end of class, students will evaluate various Justice systems and be introduced ot Lady or the Tiger? by Frank Stockton.
DO NOW
Choose three of the five vocabulary words on page 26 (the ones we have been practicing) and write a creative paragraph using all three.
Direct Instruction
Brainstorm different types of justice systems.
Powerpoint onJustice / Governments
GUIDED
Introduce Lady or the Tiger?
Follow directives on Powerpoint to answer questions.
Independent
Groups of 2-4...Examine and discuss the following situations and decide how you would determine justice.
1. You are in class and your backpack suddenly is gone. You think you know who took it but cannot prove it. What do you do to get justice?
2. Your boyfriend or girlfriend cheated on you with your best friend. What would determine justice in this case?
3. Your sibling tattled on you and now you are grounded.
Exit Pass
Do you think the USA has the most fair type of government? Why?
DO NOW
Choose three of the five vocabulary words on page 26 (the ones we have been practicing) and write a creative paragraph using all three.
Direct Instruction
Brainstorm different types of justice systems.
Powerpoint onJustice / Governments
GUIDED
Introduce Lady or the Tiger?
Follow directives on Powerpoint to answer questions.
Independent
Groups of 2-4...Examine and discuss the following situations and decide how you would determine justice.
1. You are in class and your backpack suddenly is gone. You think you know who took it but cannot prove it. What do you do to get justice?
2. Your boyfriend or girlfriend cheated on you with your best friend. What would determine justice in this case?
3. Your sibling tattled on you and now you are grounded.
Exit Pass
Do you think the USA has the most fair type of government? Why?
Thursday, Sept 27, Essay Writing
Objective: By the end of class, students will complete a final copy of an essay and type onto neo and print.
DO NOW
Use awry and tangible each in a sentence using context clues.
Direct Instruction
Review essay guidelines and how to use a neo.
Guided & Independent
Continue to develop essay. Please let me see rough draft prior to typing into neo. ...A couple of more things:
1. Indent at the beginning of each paragraph.
2. Double space.
3. Use spell check on neo.
4. Make sure your name an date is on the typed copy.
5. Title your essay.
Closure
Proof read your essay and maybe even share with classmate prior to printing. You may only print once so be sure that you are happy with your work prior to bringing neo to printer.
Exit Pass
Turn in typed copy of essay.
DO NOW
Use awry and tangible each in a sentence using context clues.
Direct Instruction
Review essay guidelines and how to use a neo.
Guided & Independent
Continue to develop essay. Please let me see rough draft prior to typing into neo. ...A couple of more things:
1. Indent at the beginning of each paragraph.
2. Double space.
3. Use spell check on neo.
4. Make sure your name an date is on the typed copy.
5. Title your essay.
Closure
Proof read your essay and maybe even share with classmate prior to printing. You may only print once so be sure that you are happy with your work prior to bringing neo to printer.
Exit Pass
Turn in typed copy of essay.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Tuesday, Sept 25, Informative Essay
Objective; By the end of class, students will complete a draft of an essay using rubric and guidelines provided.
DO NOW
Use devious and beguiling in the same sentence (or two consecutive sentences).
Direct Instruction
Review guidelines and rubric for informational essay.
Choose one of the two essay topics provided on handout. An outline and sentence starters have been provide for you. We will review together.
Guided
Begin your essay. By the end of class, you should have a complete rough draft. be sureto use your best vocabulary, grammar and transitional phrases and words. Pay attention to run-on sentences and proper placement of quotes.
If complete, I will review and edit so you may start working on a final copy.
Exit Pass
What is the hardest art of essay writing for you?
DO NOW
Use devious and beguiling in the same sentence (or two consecutive sentences).
Direct Instruction
Review guidelines and rubric for informational essay.
Choose one of the two essay topics provided on handout. An outline and sentence starters have been provide for you. We will review together.
Guided
Begin your essay. By the end of class, you should have a complete rough draft. be sureto use your best vocabulary, grammar and transitional phrases and words. Pay attention to run-on sentences and proper placement of quotes.
If complete, I will review and edit so you may start working on a final copy.
Exit Pass
What is the hardest art of essay writing for you?
Monday, Sept 24, The Stanford Prison Experiement / Can Animals think?
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze non-fiction and compare common theme to fiction.
DO NOW
Copy vocabualry words and definitions into notebooks on page 26.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Discuss animal intelligence. Read "Can Animals Think?" pages 27-29.
View CNN clip re: animal Intelligence.
Independent
From the information regarding animal intelligence, read the following and respond in a 4-5 sentence paragraph:
In The Most Dangerous Game, Zaroff has outwitted every animal he has ever hunted. Humans can reason but are we really more civilized? For instance, animals hunt only for food but humans hunt for sport. We have weapons and continue to create more dangerous ones. So, in your opinion, are humans truly the most savage beast? Why or why not? If you decide yes, is it possible that we will ultimately destroy ourselves? Why? How?
From the information regarding animal intelligence, read the following and respond in a 4-5 sentence paragraph:
What do you think of how humans treat of animals? What do you think of zoos? Hiw do you feel about hunting for sport? What about horse racing, dog racing and pit bull fighting?
Exit pass
Has human nature gone awry? Why or why not.
DO NOW
Copy vocabualry words and definitions into notebooks on page 26.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Discuss animal intelligence. Read "Can Animals Think?" pages 27-29.
View CNN clip re: animal Intelligence.
Independent
From the information regarding animal intelligence, read the following and respond in a 4-5 sentence paragraph:
In The Most Dangerous Game, Zaroff has outwitted every animal he has ever hunted. Humans can reason but are we really more civilized? For instance, animals hunt only for food but humans hunt for sport. We have weapons and continue to create more dangerous ones. So, in your opinion, are humans truly the most savage beast? Why or why not? If you decide yes, is it possible that we will ultimately destroy ourselves? Why? How?
From the information regarding animal intelligence, read the following and respond in a 4-5 sentence paragraph:
What do you think of how humans treat of animals? What do you think of zoos? Hiw do you feel about hunting for sport? What about horse racing, dog racing and pit bull fighting?
Exit pass
Has human nature gone awry? Why or why not.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Thursday, Sept 20, Dangerous game
Objective: By the end of class, students will review parts of a plot sturcture, analyze behavior, compare character traits and complete plot structure and "map" of island for Dangerous Game.
DO NOW
ONE side of handout - use pages 2-3 from text for answers.
Direct Instruction
Complete Plot Structure.
Independent
Answer the three questions below in notebooks:
1. How did Rainsford escape/Did you expect him to escape? Why or why not?
2. After he escaped, he returned to the chataeu. Did he have other options? What were they?
3. Why did Rainsford kill Zaroff? Did he have to? What kind of person does that make Rainsford?
Review answers to above questions and character traits of both Rainsford and Zaroff. Can we add new traits?
Use Double journal entries to enter 6 quotes from DG and react to each. I will explain if you haven't worked with double journal enries before.
Complete "Ship Trap Island Maps."
Closure
Review Answers and maps.
Exit Pass
HW - study for test on Dangerous Game tomorrow.
DO NOW
ONE side of handout - use pages 2-3 from text for answers.
Direct Instruction
Complete Plot Structure.
Independent
Answer the three questions below in notebooks:
1. How did Rainsford escape/Did you expect him to escape? Why or why not?
2. After he escaped, he returned to the chataeu. Did he have other options? What were they?
3. Why did Rainsford kill Zaroff? Did he have to? What kind of person does that make Rainsford?
Review answers to above questions and character traits of both Rainsford and Zaroff. Can we add new traits?
Use Double journal entries to enter 6 quotes from DG and react to each. I will explain if you haven't worked with double journal enries before.
Complete "Ship Trap Island Maps."
Closure
Review Answers and maps.
Exit Pass
HW - study for test on Dangerous Game tomorrow.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Wednesday, Sept 19, Plot Structure and Dangerous Game
Objective; By the end of class, students will summerize, develop plot structure and identify and define literary elements.
DO NOW
Summerize Dangerous Game to date.
Direct Instruction
Review of Plot Structure. Use slideshare.
click here for review
Guided
Read pages-
Add to plot structure. View 14 minutes of modern version.
Count off 1-5 to form groups...
Independent
In groups use plot structure create a map of ship trap island and Rainsford's trail through it so far. You should label all important locations such as the chataeu, each trap, etc. Be sure to have Rainsford's trail reflect the order in which he travels (where does he go first, second, etc). Examples of how you can design your map are below:
Exit Pass
Who is going to "win" this game?
DO NOW
Summerize Dangerous Game to date.
Direct Instruction
Review of Plot Structure. Use slideshare.
click here for review
Guided
Read pages-
Add to plot structure. View 14 minutes of modern version.
Count off 1-5 to form groups...
Independent
In groups use plot structure create a map of ship trap island and Rainsford's trail through it so far. You should label all important locations such as the chataeu, each trap, etc. Be sure to have Rainsford's trail reflect the order in which he travels (where does he go first, second, etc). Examples of how you can design your map are below:
Exit Pass
Who is going to "win" this game?
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Friday, September 14, The Most Dangerous Game
Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate ability to define and recognize literary elements in short fiction.
DO NOW
Do you think people are generally "bad" by nature or "good"? Whatever you think, what effect does society then have on them? In other words, can society make a good person bad or a bad person good?
Direct Instruction
10 minute review of literary terms and Q & A for quiz.
click here for review
Quiz Handout - 50 points
Have a great long weekend - SEE YOU WEDNESDAY :)
DO NOW
Do you think people are generally "bad" by nature or "good"? Whatever you think, what effect does society then have on them? In other words, can society make a good person bad or a bad person good?
Direct Instruction
10 minute review of literary terms and Q & A for quiz.
click here for review
Quiz Handout - 50 points
Have a great long weekend - SEE YOU WEDNESDAY :)
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Objective: By the end of class, students will determine character traits, compare and contrast, demonstrate reading comprehension and make predictions.
DO NOW
Complete "EDIT" sheet that we started yesterday.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review The Most Dangerous Game through page 12.
Character Traits are determined not only by what people look like, but by what they say and do as well. From what we know so far, what kind of person is Rainsford? Zaroff?
Use Venn Diagram provided to compare Rainsford and Zaroff.
Read together - pages 13 - 18
Double Entry Journal Handout - CHOOSE 6 specific quotes from what we have read so far. Write each one on the left had side and then react to them on the right hand side. Here is an example:
QUOTE #1
"...and the salt water made him gag and strangle."
REACTION
This quote reminds me of a time I was at the beach and got hit by wave and couldn't get air because of the salt water gagging me.
View clip of 1932 original film
EXIT PASS
Prediction: What do you think is going to happen next?
DO NOW
Complete "EDIT" sheet that we started yesterday.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Review The Most Dangerous Game through page 12.
Character Traits are determined not only by what people look like, but by what they say and do as well. From what we know so far, what kind of person is Rainsford? Zaroff?
Use Venn Diagram provided to compare Rainsford and Zaroff.
Read together - pages 13 - 18
Double Entry Journal Handout - CHOOSE 6 specific quotes from what we have read so far. Write each one on the left had side and then react to them on the right hand side. Here is an example:
QUOTE #1
"...and the salt water made him gag and strangle."
REACTION
This quote reminds me of a time I was at the beach and got hit by wave and couldn't get air because of the salt water gagging me.
View clip of 1932 original film
EXIT PASS
Prediction: What do you think is going to happen next?
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Wednesday, Sept 12, The Most Dangerous Game
Objective: By the end of class, students will identify character traits and demonstrate reading comprehension skills and practice grammar and develop plot structure.
DO NOW
Edit handout. Complete the first three sentences by making grammar corrections.
Direct Instruction
Review elements of a story / plot structure.
View Flocabulary
Listen to The Most Dangerous Game and follow along - pages 8-11.
Add onto plot structure.
Answer the following comprehensive questions in notebooks:
1. Why does Rainsford swim toward the gun shots?
2. Rainsford follows a blood trail to the chataeu. What animal do you think was shot?
3. Describe the man that answers the door at the chateau. What is his name?
4. On page 9, list words that describe General Zaroff? How is he similar and/or different than Rainsford (what do they have in common / how are they different)?
5. What does Zaroff say that makes us assume that he is a savage like Ivan?
What is Rainsford's profession (page 10)?
6. What does Rainsford think the biggest game is?
7. What kind of 'game" do you think general Zaroff has imported onto the island?
Review answers.
Exit pass
What do you predict will happen next?
DO NOW
Edit handout. Complete the first three sentences by making grammar corrections.
Direct Instruction
Review elements of a story / plot structure.
View Flocabulary
Listen to The Most Dangerous Game and follow along - pages 8-11.
Add onto plot structure.
Answer the following comprehensive questions in notebooks:
1. Why does Rainsford swim toward the gun shots?
2. Rainsford follows a blood trail to the chataeu. What animal do you think was shot?
3. Describe the man that answers the door at the chateau. What is his name?
4. On page 9, list words that describe General Zaroff? How is he similar and/or different than Rainsford (what do they have in common / how are they different)?
5. What does Zaroff say that makes us assume that he is a savage like Ivan?
What is Rainsford's profession (page 10)?
6. What does Rainsford think the biggest game is?
7. What kind of 'game" do you think general Zaroff has imported onto the island?
Review answers.
Exit pass
What do you predict will happen next?
Tuesday, September 11, The Most Dangerous Game
Objective: By the end of class, students will learn new vocabulary, demonstrate reading comprehension skills and practice grammar.
DO NOW
They're, There, Their worksheet.
Direct
FORESHADOWING - page 4. When the author provides hints or clues to what may eventually happen in the story. Foreshadowing usually creates a suspenseful, exciting mood that keeps you reading!
Click here for xtranormal clip on foreshadowing.
What kinds of words generally create foreshadowing?
(hint: descriptive words)
Read page 5 - first page of Dangerous Game to yourselves. What are some words that foreshadow events to come? Jot them down.
Does it sound like something good or bad is going to happen? Why?
Make predictions.
Guided
Read / listen together - Most Dangerous Game - pages 5-8
Begin plot structure together
Independent
In pairs, team up to answer the following questions:
1. Describe the setting and basic situation. Where are Whitney and Rainsford and where are they going?
2. How does Rainsford feel about animals and hunting?
3. What does Whitney think?
4. What words foreshadow that something bad is going to happen?
5. Review the paragraphs on page 7, that describe when Rainsford falls into the sea. What descriptive words suggest danger? Review answers.
Exit Pass
Make a prediction.
What do you think is going to happen on Ship-trap island?
DO NOW
They're, There, Their worksheet.
Direct
FORESHADOWING - page 4. When the author provides hints or clues to what may eventually happen in the story. Foreshadowing usually creates a suspenseful, exciting mood that keeps you reading!
Click here for xtranormal clip on foreshadowing.
What kinds of words generally create foreshadowing?
(hint: descriptive words)
Read page 5 - first page of Dangerous Game to yourselves. What are some words that foreshadow events to come? Jot them down.
Does it sound like something good or bad is going to happen? Why?
Make predictions.
Guided
Read / listen together - Most Dangerous Game - pages 5-8
Begin plot structure together
Independent
In pairs, team up to answer the following questions:
1. Describe the setting and basic situation. Where are Whitney and Rainsford and where are they going?
2. How does Rainsford feel about animals and hunting?
3. What does Whitney think?
4. What words foreshadow that something bad is going to happen?
5. Review the paragraphs on page 7, that describe when Rainsford falls into the sea. What descriptive words suggest danger? Review answers.
Exit Pass
Make a prediction.
What do you think is going to happen on Ship-trap island?
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Monday, sept 10
Objective: By the end of class, students will make predictions, enhance vocabulary, identify parts of speech and write a cohesive paragraph.
DO NOW
The story we are going to read is called, "The Most Dangerous Game." What do you think it is going to be about?
WORD SPLASH - analyze the following pictures and list nouns, adjectives and verbs that describe it.
DO NOW
The story we are going to read is called, "The Most Dangerous Game." What do you think it is going to be about?
WORD SPLASH - analyze the following pictures and list nouns, adjectives and verbs that describe it.
Plot Structure - What is it and how does it help when reading a story? What are the parts of a plot structure? Why are they important? Holt text pages...
CREATE wall words with definitions.
GROUP Grammar game. Pair the words and figure out the "grammar rule." First group to succeed will earn 10 extra credit points.
Copy first five vocabulary words into notebooks. Write a sentence for each.
Review and ensure definitions and "rules" are in your notebook!
Exit Pass
What types of words (grammatically) are used to create mood?
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Objective: By the end of class, students will receive an overview of the course, learn class procedures and provide a writing sample in paragraph format.
DO NOW
In notebooks, write down my email address and blog address on the inside cover. Also, please be sure to have your name written in notebook.
karenreina1@gmail.com
reinaeng1.blogspot.com
Direct Instruction
1. English 1 Overview
* You will learn how to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, use critical thinking skills, problem-solve and use multiple resources to make inferences and decisions.
* We will read several short stories, fiction, non-fiction, articles and novels from various sources. Just a few include, A Dangerous Game (short fiction), Homer's The Odyssey (greek mythology), Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.We will use these sources as a basis for discussing real life problems, situations and emotions. Many of these selections will also model how to use certain literary devices in your own writing.
* We will be writing - A LOT!!! Writing will not only improve the skill itself, but help you retain content information.
* Materials needed for course: A three subject notebook, pens, pencils, highlighter and a folder or binder to keep work in progress or returned work.
Guided Practice
2. Choose one of the sentence starters below and write a clear, concise paragraph using your best grammar and vocabulary. Do your best to spell out words and not use texting shortcuts. Your paragraph should be 4-5 sentences long.
a. The craziest thing happened to me this summer.
b. The thing I remember most about last school year is...
c. I am so excited about finally taking my shop class...
d. What worries me the most about this class is....
In pairs, check and edit each others' stories.
Closure
Share stories and collect.
Exit Pass
Tell me something special about yourself. And yes, everyone has something special so don't say, "Nothing."
HW - if you did not complete your paragraph, please do so for HW and hand in on Monday.
DO NOW
In notebooks, write down my email address and blog address on the inside cover. Also, please be sure to have your name written in notebook.
karenreina1@gmail.com
reinaeng1.blogspot.com
Direct Instruction
1. English 1 Overview
* You will learn how to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, use critical thinking skills, problem-solve and use multiple resources to make inferences and decisions.
* We will read several short stories, fiction, non-fiction, articles and novels from various sources. Just a few include, A Dangerous Game (short fiction), Homer's The Odyssey (greek mythology), Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.We will use these sources as a basis for discussing real life problems, situations and emotions. Many of these selections will also model how to use certain literary devices in your own writing.
* We will be writing - A LOT!!! Writing will not only improve the skill itself, but help you retain content information.
* Materials needed for course: A three subject notebook, pens, pencils, highlighter and a folder or binder to keep work in progress or returned work.
Guided Practice
2. Choose one of the sentence starters below and write a clear, concise paragraph using your best grammar and vocabulary. Do your best to spell out words and not use texting shortcuts. Your paragraph should be 4-5 sentences long.
a. The craziest thing happened to me this summer.
b. The thing I remember most about last school year is...
c. I am so excited about finally taking my shop class...
d. What worries me the most about this class is....
In pairs, check and edit each others' stories.
Closure
Share stories and collect.
Exit Pass
Tell me something special about yourself. And yes, everyone has something special so don't say, "Nothing."
HW - if you did not complete your paragraph, please do so for HW and hand in on Monday.
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