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British Literature Entry Task: Reading journals/character charts on desk to be checked Next class you will be taking the novel test/essay for the novel Into Thin Air. Do you have any questions about the novel or the cause/effect essay? You will be allowed to use your graphic organizer, character chart and journals for the written assessment. You will be turning them in with the essay.

Learning Goals Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea

Learning Targets: Renaissance and Renaissance Theatre -Students will be able to identify and comprehend the themes of Love, Death, and Time -Students will recognize the renewed interest in the classics on Renaissance art and poetry -Students will recognize the impact of the monarchy on the arts -Students will understand the impact of the printing press on culture and literature -Students will be able to identify the format and components of Shakespearean sonnets: iambic pentameter -Students will understand the factors which influenced Shakespeare’s writing and the overall production of drama

Cause and Effect Format Cause/Effect Outline: Introduction: Attention Grabber Background Central/Controlling Idea Thesis Body(X2) Topic Sentence/Claim: Causes Major 1: First Cause Minor 1: Evidence Minor 2: Evidence Commentary: The evidence clearly shows that… Major 2: Second Cause Minor 1: Evidence Minor 2: Evidence Commentary: The evidence clearly shows that… Major 3: Second Cause Minor 1: Evidence Minor 2: Evidence Commentary: The evidence clearly shows that… Body #2: Effects (same format as above but with effects Conclusion: Restate your thesis Thought provoking comment (Your voice)

MACBETH Literature Books: The Tragedy of Shakespeare [368] Act IV Study Guide 1.Paragraph Summary 2.After reading [417] Respond to Can you ever be too Ambitious [417] Act V Study Guide 1.Paragraph Summary 2.After reading [432] 1- 5, 8, 9 3.Respond to Can you ever be too Ambitious [432] Questions *Turn in at end of class

Exit task Reflect on the learning targets for today. Do you feel you met the targets? Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea 1. What is one thing that you completed or learned today that you found interesting? 2. What is one thing that you feel you can improve in future classes?