Objective: By the end of class, students will read / interpret the next vignette, AND SOME MORE and answer study guide questions and practice grammar.
DO NOW
Knife - noun
Knife - verb
Use each in a sentence properly - one s a noun, the other as a verb.
Direct Instruction
Read together, AND SOME MORE, FAMILY OF LITTLE FEET.
Identify and discuss any themes or symbols as we read.
Major Themes so Far:
1. Importance of Family
2. HOPE
3. Growing up (coming of age)
Add onto character trait handout as we get introduced to new characters.
Complete Study guide questions for Family of Little Feet.
Read RICE SANDWICH on own.
Exit Pass
Why do you think Esperenza said to the Mother Superior, 'Yes, that is my house" when it really wasn't? (at the end of vignette RICE SANDWICH)?
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret vignettes from HOMS and answer study guide questions.
DO NOW
What is your definition of HUMAN RIGHTS?
Direct Instruction
HUMAN RIGHTS - SLIDESHARE - REVIEW BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS.
Review answers from "There was an old Woman."
Read And Some More together.
INDEPENDENT
REREAD Darius and the Clouds and answer study guide questions.
Exit Pass
Darius seems trapped in his earthly existence and looks up to the clouds and calls them God. What do you think God means to him?
DO NOW
What is your definition of HUMAN RIGHTS?
Direct Instruction
HUMAN RIGHTS - SLIDESHARE - REVIEW BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS.
Review answers from "There was an old Woman."
Read And Some More together.
INDEPENDENT
REREAD Darius and the Clouds and answer study guide questions.
Exit Pass
Darius seems trapped in his earthly existence and looks up to the clouds and calls them God. What do you think God means to him?
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Monday, December 3, HOMS
Objective: By th end of class, students will choose a vignette from HOMS and create a visual collage and written summary of it. Students will also practice grammar.
DO NOW
Comprehend - verb - to understand
Comprehensible - adj - understandable
Comprehension - noun - to have an understanding
Write a sentence for each form of the word.
Direct Instruction
LAPTOP PROJECT - you may work in pairs
1. Use google docs presentation or power point to create one visual slide of the vignette of your choice. This visual collage must include a minimum of 6 images.
2. Then, on another slide, summarize that vignette in a clear, concise paragraph.
Send to me or share with me so I can print immediately.
3. Then create a wordle for the vignette. Your wordle should contain at least 20 words. You must save it as a PDF on the desktop and then send to me. if it is not saved as a PDF, I will not be able to open it.
EXIT PASS
Is there any aspect of Esperenza that you can relate to? If yes, what is it and why. If no, what differentiates you so much form her?
DO NOW
Comprehend - verb - to understand
Comprehensible - adj - understandable
Comprehension - noun - to have an understanding
Write a sentence for each form of the word.
Direct Instruction
LAPTOP PROJECT - you may work in pairs
1. Use google docs presentation or power point to create one visual slide of the vignette of your choice. This visual collage must include a minimum of 6 images.
2. Then, on another slide, summarize that vignette in a clear, concise paragraph.
Send to me or share with me so I can print immediately.
3. Then create a wordle for the vignette. Your wordle should contain at least 20 words. You must save it as a PDF on the desktop and then send to me. if it is not saved as a PDF, I will not be able to open it.
EXIT PASS
Is there any aspect of Esperenza that you can relate to? If yes, what is it and why. If no, what differentiates you so much form her?
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Friday, November 30, House On Mango Street
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze the characters and houses using graphic organizers provided and demonstrate comprehension of HOMS throuh page 28, THOSE WHO DON't.
DO NOW
Complete character traits for first five characters on handout provided.
Direct Instruction
Review the descriptions of the houses from homework. Discuss.
Distribute character trait sheet and complete through all the characters that we have read about so far.
Comprehensive QUIZ
READ - together to page 34 - identfy characters and apply traits. Review new study packet.
Independent on NEO - 50 points -
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart? How do you know? Write one paragraph for each using at least one example from the text in each paragraph to support your answer. I will help you find examples from the text if you know what you are looking for!
Continue to read and answer study guide questions if / when complete.
Exit Pass
Can you relate to Esperenza in any way? How or why not?
HW - There was an old woman - section from study packet
DO NOW
Complete character traits for first five characters on handout provided.
Direct Instruction
Review the descriptions of the houses from homework. Discuss.
Distribute character trait sheet and complete through all the characters that we have read about so far.
Comprehensive QUIZ
READ - together to page 34 - identfy characters and apply traits. Review new study packet.
Independent on NEO - 50 points -
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart? How do you know? Write one paragraph for each using at least one example from the text in each paragraph to support your answer. I will help you find examples from the text if you know what you are looking for!
Continue to read and answer study guide questions if / when complete.
Exit Pass
Can you relate to Esperenza in any way? How or why not?
HW - There was an old woman - section from study packet
Thursday, November 29, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will identify character traits and use graphic organizers to describe the homes introduced to date in HOMS and make real life connections.
DO NOW
Reread THOSE WHO DON"T and answer the study guide questions for this vignette. Turn in packet and get new one for next section.
Independent
Use the book to complete the first three questions on the handout about the HOUSES described in House in Mango Street. You can complete Esperenza's, Cathy's and Louie's today.
Read next three vignettes (SSR) and answer study guide questions.
Exit Pass
What does Esperenza really hope for ?
DO NOW
In what areas of your life are you most free to do what you
like? In what areas of your life
do you have the least freedom?
Consider the roles gender, race, religion, education, class, age, and
upbringing play in limiting an individual’s personal freedom.
Direct Instruction
How is Esperenza's freedom limited from what we know so far?
Review answers from study guide packet for Cathy Queen of Cats and Our Good Day.
Independent
Use the book to complete the first three questions on the handout about the HOUSES described in House in Mango Street. You can complete Esperenza's, Cathy's and Louie's today.
Read next three vignettes (SSR) and answer study guide questions.
Exit Pass
What does Esperenza really hope for ?
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze vignettes of HOMS and make real life connections and practice grammar skills.
DO NOW
Complete grammar handout practicing the use of nouns and adjectives.
Direct Instruction
Review Q & A to date and essay answers through "MY NAME."
Read together - "Cathy Queen of Cats" and "Our Good Day"
Guided
Discuss question #14 on handout on page 5 & 6 regarding racism and discrimination.
Answer questions 1-13 on page 5 and then questions 1-13 on page 7 of handout.
Review answers / Discuss connections to our own lives.
Exit Pass
Is it easier to grow up in a poor neighborhood not knowing about a better life or is knowing better because it gives HOPE (esperenza) of a better future.
HW - read - pages -17-25 - be able to summerize those three vignettes tomorrow
DO NOW
Complete grammar handout practicing the use of nouns and adjectives.
Direct Instruction
Review Q & A to date and essay answers through "MY NAME."
Read together - "Cathy Queen of Cats" and "Our Good Day"
Guided
Discuss question #14 on handout on page 5 & 6 regarding racism and discrimination.
Answer questions 1-13 on page 5 and then questions 1-13 on page 7 of handout.
Review answers / Discuss connections to our own lives.
Exit Pass
Is it easier to grow up in a poor neighborhood not knowing about a better life or is knowing better because it gives HOPE (esperenza) of a better future.
HW - read - pages -17-25 - be able to summerize those three vignettes tomorrow
Monday, November 26, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, HOMS
Objective:By the end of class, students will read and interpret vignettes from
House on Mango Street, make real life connections and practice written
expression using neos.
DO NOW
Is it possible to be treated unfairly because of the texture of your hair? have you ever heard or seen that happen to someone you know? Is that discrimination or racism?
Direct Instruction
Complete work on neos from yesterday -
1. Where does your name come from? Does it have a a meaning? Were you named after a relative? Do you like your name? Would you choose another name if you could? Do people call you by your given name or do you have a nickname? Do you prefer your nickname? Why or why not?
HOMS
2. Compare in detail Esperenza's family dream house to the house on mango street. At least 5-7 sentences. Intergrate the comparison, sentence by sentence.
3. Describe your dream house in 5-7 sentences. What makes it special to you ?
HAIRS
4. Although this is a very short vignette, the hairstyles of each family member say a lot about their personality. From these descriptions alone, provide three character traits of each member.
5 . Is life better if you accept and make the best of what you have or if you dream of what you want and constantly strive without ever been certain that you will get what you want?
Spell Check, print and submit to me for a 50 point grade (each worth 10 points).
READ "Boys and Girls." Choose one of the three short essay topics to write about. Type on a neo - 30 points.
Read MY NAME and answer the seven questions on the hand out. You do not have to write the essay portion for this vignette because you did a similar one yesterday.
Exit Pass
What do you think Cisneros means when she writes, "I am a red balloon, a red balloon tied to an anchor." (page 9)
DO NOW
Is it possible to be treated unfairly because of the texture of your hair? have you ever heard or seen that happen to someone you know? Is that discrimination or racism?
Direct Instruction
Complete work on neos from yesterday -
1. Where does your name come from? Does it have a a meaning? Were you named after a relative? Do you like your name? Would you choose another name if you could? Do people call you by your given name or do you have a nickname? Do you prefer your nickname? Why or why not?
HOMS
2. Compare in detail Esperenza's family dream house to the house on mango street. At least 5-7 sentences. Intergrate the comparison, sentence by sentence.
3. Describe your dream house in 5-7 sentences. What makes it special to you ?
HAIRS
4. Although this is a very short vignette, the hairstyles of each family member say a lot about their personality. From these descriptions alone, provide three character traits of each member.
5 . Is life better if you accept and make the best of what you have or if you dream of what you want and constantly strive without ever been certain that you will get what you want?
Spell Check, print and submit to me for a 50 point grade (each worth 10 points).
READ "Boys and Girls." Choose one of the three short essay topics to write about. Type on a neo - 30 points.
Read MY NAME and answer the seven questions on the hand out. You do not have to write the essay portion for this vignette because you did a similar one yesterday.
Exit Pass
What do you think Cisneros means when she writes, "I am a red balloon, a red balloon tied to an anchor." (page 9)
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Monday, November 26, House On Mango Street Intro
Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to author Sandra Cisneros, her inspiration behind HOMS and make real life connections. Students will also practice using proper forms of adjectives, nouns and verbs.
DO NOW
Contagion is a noun and Contagious is the adjective form of the word. They are the same word in a different form. Both mean the spreading of disease. Use each in a sentence. Remember a noun is a THING and an adjective is a word that describes a noun. You can HAVE a noun, but BE an adjective.
(assign books to students)
Direct Instruction
Background on Sandra Cisneros - video on inspiration to write HOMS.
Read introduction - what's in a name?
Quick write - where does your name come from? Does it have a a meaning? Were you named after a relative? Do you like your name? Would you choose another name if you could? Do people call you by your given name or do you have a nickname? Do you prefer your nickname? Why or why not?
Read together - First vignette - HOMS
Compare in detail Esperenza's family dream house to the house on mango street. At least 5-7 sentences.
Describe your dream house in 5-7 sentences. What makes it special to you ?
read together - HAIRS
Although this is a very short vignette, the hairstyles of each family member say a lot about their personality. From these descriptions alone, provide three character traits of each member.
Exit Pass
Is life better if you accept and make the best of what you have or if you dream of what you want and constantly strive without ever been certain that you will get what you want?
DO NOW
Contagion is a noun and Contagious is the adjective form of the word. They are the same word in a different form. Both mean the spreading of disease. Use each in a sentence. Remember a noun is a THING and an adjective is a word that describes a noun. You can HAVE a noun, but BE an adjective.
(assign books to students)
Direct Instruction
Background on Sandra Cisneros - video on inspiration to write HOMS.
Read introduction - what's in a name?
Quick write - where does your name come from? Does it have a a meaning? Were you named after a relative? Do you like your name? Would you choose another name if you could? Do people call you by your given name or do you have a nickname? Do you prefer your nickname? Why or why not?
Read together - First vignette - HOMS
Compare in detail Esperenza's family dream house to the house on mango street. At least 5-7 sentences.
Describe your dream house in 5-7 sentences. What makes it special to you ?
read together - HAIRS
Although this is a very short vignette, the hairstyles of each family member say a lot about their personality. From these descriptions alone, provide three character traits of each member.
Exit Pass
Is life better if you accept and make the best of what you have or if you dream of what you want and constantly strive without ever been certain that you will get what you want?
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, Odyssey QUIZ
Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of The Odyssey and create visual or verbal collage of pertinent words/ images that reflect character traits.
DO NOW
Chivalry and Chivalrous. The first is a noun.. The second is an adjective. They both mean, to be noble, honest , respectable, have manners, etc. Use each in a sentence using contenxt clues.
Direct Instruction
Jeapordy Game for Odyssey - extra credit points
Independent
Choose one :
1-Research one of the themes from the Odyssey from the handout provided. How does this theme relate to your life and the reality around you? 5-7 sentences - paragraph format.
2. Create a visual collage of the odyssey and include the themes. Use powerpoint slide. Minimum of 6 pics.
3. Create a verbal collage of the Odyssey and include the themes. Use wordle. Minimum 15 words.
Share with me on google docs or email before end of class.
Exit Pass
What was yor favorite thing about the Odyssey? Why?
DO NOW
Chivalry and Chivalrous. The first is a noun.. The second is an adjective. They both mean, to be noble, honest , respectable, have manners, etc. Use each in a sentence using contenxt clues.
Direct Instruction
Jeapordy Game for Odyssey - extra credit points
Independent
Choose one :
1-Research one of the themes from the Odyssey from the handout provided. How does this theme relate to your life and the reality around you? 5-7 sentences - paragraph format.
2. Create a visual collage of the odyssey and include the themes. Use powerpoint slide. Minimum of 6 pics.
3. Create a verbal collage of the Odyssey and include the themes. Use wordle. Minimum 15 words.
Share with me on google docs or email before end of class.
Exit Pass
What was yor favorite thing about the Odyssey? Why?
Monday, November 19, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, Themes of the Odyssey
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze and evaluate themes and symbols in the Odyssey by reading and idscussing scenerios and answering questions that make real life connections.
DO NOW
Was Odysseus just in murdering the suitors for "trying to steal his world"? Why or why not? Do you think Odysseus ever tells Penelope about Calypso and Circe? If so, what is her reaction? If not, would this act of deceit be understandable?
Direct Instruction
Discuss DO NOW answers.
HANDOUT THEME / SYMBOL questions.
Guided
Together, list some of the ways, characters were:
1. Deceitful /liars
2. PROUD
3. Tradition / Customs
4. Loyal
Independent
Read and answer corresponding questions on the handout provided. Write in complete sentences and use your best grammar.
Closure
Review answers and review for final quiz tomorrow.
Exit Pass
Do you admire Odysseus as a hero? Why or why not?
DO NOW
Was Odysseus just in murdering the suitors for "trying to steal his world"? Why or why not? Do you think Odysseus ever tells Penelope about Calypso and Circe? If so, what is her reaction? If not, would this act of deceit be understandable?
Direct Instruction
Discuss DO NOW answers.
HANDOUT THEME / SYMBOL questions.
Guided
Together, list some of the ways, characters were:
1. Deceitful /liars
2. PROUD
3. Tradition / Customs
4. Loyal
Independent
Read and answer corresponding questions on the handout provided. Write in complete sentences and use your best grammar.
Closure
Review answers and review for final quiz tomorrow.
Exit Pass
Do you admire Odysseus as a hero? Why or why not?
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