Monday
Compare and contrast a modern anonymous poem with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130. Complete the activities assigned for Sonnet 130 and bring them to class tomorrow for a discussion.
Tuesday
Take notes on the following poetic terms:
Sonnet
Couplet
Rhyme Scheme
Meter
Iamb
Iambic Pentameter
Then we will have a class discussion about Sonnet 130.
Wednesday
After a kinesthetic activity in which we distinguish stressed and unstressed syllables in iambs, we will use accent marks / and breves ⌣ to show iambs in sonnets.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
November 17, 2008 -- November 21, 2008
Monday
Today we will compare and contrast modern oral expressions with those of the Elizabethan period. I will distribute a cooperative assignment with numerous words and expressions of the Elizabethan dialect on the back. tonight you must write a paragraph using at least 25 words from this list.
Tuesday
Today you will begin the cooperative skit assignment with your group members. First, discuss your scenario and come up with a character for each person in your group. Then take the time to individually brainstorm ideas for the basic sequence of events. Remember that you will need to convey these events primarily through dialogue.
Wednesday
Today you will listen to each other's ideas and write a script for your skit. Follow the model I provide for you in class. Remember, each person in in your group must have several lines, and each line must contain at least one Elizabethan word or expression.
Thursday
Rehearse your skits. Make changes and/or props as needed. Be prepared to perform your skit in class tomorrow.
Friday
Elizabethan skit
Today we will compare and contrast modern oral expressions with those of the Elizabethan period. I will distribute a cooperative assignment with numerous words and expressions of the Elizabethan dialect on the back. tonight you must write a paragraph using at least 25 words from this list.
Tuesday
Today you will begin the cooperative skit assignment with your group members. First, discuss your scenario and come up with a character for each person in your group. Then take the time to individually brainstorm ideas for the basic sequence of events. Remember that you will need to convey these events primarily through dialogue.
Wednesday
Today you will listen to each other's ideas and write a script for your skit. Follow the model I provide for you in class. Remember, each person in in your group must have several lines, and each line must contain at least one Elizabethan word or expression.
Thursday
Rehearse your skits. Make changes and/or props as needed. Be prepared to perform your skit in class tomorrow.
Friday
Elizabethan skit
Monday, November 10, 2008
November 10, 2008 -- November 14, 2008
Monday
Today the students will inform me which analytical question they have chosen for their All Quiet on the Western Front essay. Then we will critique strong and weak thesis statements and the students will write their own thesis statements. For homework, revise your thesis statement and make a list of ideas and details form the book that you can use to support your ideas.
Tuesday
Today you will organize all of your relevant ideas and create an outline for your essay. Bring your completed outline and all of your notes to class tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today you will learn how to work literary quotations into your own writing and begin composing your rough draft. Finish your rough draft tonight for homework.
Thursday and Friday
You will read and comment on the first drafts of your classmates. Naturally, your classmates will also read and comment on the development of your essay so far. So make sure you come prepared both days.
Today the students will inform me which analytical question they have chosen for their All Quiet on the Western Front essay. Then we will critique strong and weak thesis statements and the students will write their own thesis statements. For homework, revise your thesis statement and make a list of ideas and details form the book that you can use to support your ideas.
Tuesday
Today you will organize all of your relevant ideas and create an outline for your essay. Bring your completed outline and all of your notes to class tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today you will learn how to work literary quotations into your own writing and begin composing your rough draft. Finish your rough draft tonight for homework.
Thursday and Friday
You will read and comment on the first drafts of your classmates. Naturally, your classmates will also read and comment on the development of your essay so far. So make sure you come prepared both days.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
November 3, 2008 -- November 5, 2008
Monday
Today we will discuss "Carpe Diem" and other theme ideas present in All Quiet on the Western Front. Read chapter 10 by tomorrow. Note passages that support your theme ideas in your journal as you read and write at least one dialectical response.
Tuesday
Today we will share journal responses and begin reading chapter 11 in class. You must finish reading chapters 11 and 12 (end of book) by tomorrow. The final journal assignment is also due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today we will have our final discussion on All Quiet on the Western Front and go over the typed essay assignment. I am proposing four essay topics. You must select one by Monday 11/10.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Today we will discuss "Carpe Diem" and other theme ideas present in All Quiet on the Western Front. Read chapter 10 by tomorrow. Note passages that support your theme ideas in your journal as you read and write at least one dialectical response.
Tuesday
Today we will share journal responses and begin reading chapter 11 in class. You must finish reading chapters 11 and 12 (end of book) by tomorrow. The final journal assignment is also due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today we will have our final discussion on All Quiet on the Western Front and go over the typed essay assignment. I am proposing four essay topics. You must select one by Monday 11/10.
Enjoy your long weekend!
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