12 th Standards 1. Oral Expression and Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness 2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies 2. Interpreting and evaluating complex informational texts require the understanding of rhetoric, critical reading, and analysis skills 3. Writing and Composition 1. Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose 2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes 3. Standard English conventions effectively communicate to targeted audiences and purposes 4. Research and Reasoning 1. Independent research designs articulate and defend information, conclusions, and solutions that address specific contexts and purposes 2. Logical arguments distinguish facts from opinions; and evidence defines reasoned judgment

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday Fire Drill Today at the End of Class! Truth is stranger than fiction: 2 Truths, 1 Lie Which one is the lie about Maria? 1.I rode a sheep when I was young. 2.I went to Pie Town, New Mexico for a riding competition. 3.I was born in Italy. Homework: Lab tomorrow

Past, Present, Future Monday Journal Entry & StudySync Prompt Response for Short Story “The Lottery” Creative imitation writing time & discussion prep Creative imitation writing time - lab Fishbowl analysis of “The Lottery”

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Monday Standard 2 Reading for All Purposes Objective: to prepare for your creative imitation and discussion of “The Lottery” Homework: Creative imitation

Activities: Develop & Apply You Do Monday QUIZ! Lab Tasks: Make sure you have read the story and completed journal entries Use the additional 10 questions to respond to the story and prepare for the discussion Begin your creative imitation

Activities: Develop & Apply You Do Monday 1.Were you surprised by the ending of the story? If not, at what point did you know what was going to happen? 2.How does Jackson foreshadow the ending? Conversely, how does Jackson lull us into thinking that this is just an ordinary story with an ordinary town? In what way does the setting affect the story? Does it make you more or less likely to anticipate the ending? 3.In what ways are the characters differentiated from one another? Looking back at the story, can you see why Tessie Hutchinson is singled out as a "winner"? 4.This is a different sort of story when you read it for the second time. What elements (such as Mrs. Hutchinson's attempt to have her daughter, Eva, draw with the family) take on a different meaning the second time through? 5.What are some symbols and how do they function? (e.g. Why is the "black box" battered, for example?) 6.Describe the point of view of the story. How does the point of view affect what we know about the situation? How does it preserve the story's suspense? 7.This story was published in Are there any cultural or historical events that Jackson might be commenting on here? Is this JUST a story about this particular time and place, or is she trying to say something important about human nature? 8.What characteristics of Modern Fiction are represented in the story? 9.What common themes of Modern Fiction are conveyed in the story? What is the theme (central, universal message)? 10.How is this story similar and different than “A Country Doctor”?

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Monday Standard 2 Reading for All Purposes Objective: to prepare for your creative imitation and discussion of “The Lottery” Homework: Creative Imitation Assignment

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday Which one is the lie about Tania? 1.I’ve written a book that’s two notebooks long so far. 2.I have a dog named Oreo that chewed a pair of my socks once. 3.This one time we were playing a game in P.E. I tripped over nothing but thin air. Reminder: for everyday an assignment is late it is docked 10%, stopping at 5 days Homework: If you have not already done so, finish your modern fiction creative imitation for Friday

Past, Present, Future Tuesday Creative imitation writing time & discussion prep Creative imitation writing time Lab 257 Fishbowl analysis of “The Lottery” Peer feedback

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Tuesday Standard 3 Writing and Composition Objective: you will be able to Develop a clear and coherent story that imitates the characteristics of modern fiction Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is modern fiction? How does my own writing mimic the characteristics of modern literature?

Instruction: Obtain Tuesday Purpose/Objective: to understand the criteria and options for the creative imitation Tasks: Write an original work of fiction that imitates the style used in the story “A country Doctor” OR “The Lottery” Read and provide feedback to a peer based on the elements of modern fiction and Standard Modern English Outcome/DOL: A draft of an original piece for a peer to evaluate

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Tuesday Standard 3 Writing and Composition Objective: you will be able to Develop clear and coherent story that imitates the characteristics of modern fiction Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is modern fiction? How does my own writing mimic the characteristics of modern literature? Homework: If you have not already done so, finish your modern fiction creative imitation for Friday

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Thursday What is one lie about Sally? 1.I’m the second oldest in my family; I have an older brother and two younger sisters. 2.I was signed to a producer for my music but turned down the opportunity because I’m planning to go to college. 3.I broke my arm in half when I was six when I ran into a tree on my bike. Homework: If you have not already done so, finish your modern fiction creative imitation for Monday

Past, Present, Future Thursday Creative imitation writing time & discussion prep Fishbowl discussion Peer feedback

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Thursday Oral Expression and Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness 2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals Objective: In a large group, you will be able to listen actively, pose thoughtful questions, and contribute findings & supporting information about “The Lottery.” Essential Question(s): What is Modern Fiction? Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.

Instruction: Obtain I Do Thursday What criteria could be used to measure the effectiveness of a group? What criteria could be used to measure the effectiveness of a group? Everyone contributes Nothing to contribute, ask a question Respect each other, no bashing Stay on topic Let others finish thought No side tracks, side conversations Academic vocabulary Prepared – novel, notes, paper etc Know what you’re talking about

Activities: Develop & Apply We Do Thursday Purpose: to come to a better understanding of the short story “The Lottery” and practice our large group discussion skills Tasks: 1.Form into a fishbowl discussion group – sit where you can see and hear your partner (typically across the bowl from him/her) 2.Make sure you have appropriate materials out (short story, writing utensil, other notes, Observation Form) 3.Observer – use the Observation Form to document how often your partner is on or off task with the discussion and record reflection notes 4.Speaker – participate in the conversation by posing and responding (with supporting evidence) to questions that analyze the components of the story (characters, setting, point of view, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and theme) - REFER TO THE TEXT WHEN RESPONDING 5.Switch! 6.Turn in the completed Observation Form at the end of the discussions Outcome: a better understanding of the story and of the expectations for large group discussions

Activities: Develop & Apply We Do Thursday 1.Were you surprised by the ending of the story? If not, at what point did you know what was going to happen? 2.How does Jackson foreshadow the ending? Conversely, how does Jackson lull us into thinking that this is just an ordinary story with an ordinary town? In what way does the setting affect the story? Does it make you more or less likely to anticipate the ending? 3.In what ways are the characters differentiated from one another? Looking back at the story, can you see why Tessie Hutchinson is singled out as a "winner"? 4.This is a different sort of story when you read it for the second time. What elements (such as Mrs. Hutchinson's attempt to have her daughter, Eva, draw with the family) take on a different meaning the second time through? 5.What are some symbols and how do they function? (e.g. Why is the "black box" battered, for example?) 6.Describe the point of view of the story. How does the point of view affect what we know about the situation? How does it preserve the story's suspense? 7.This story was published in Are there any cultural or historical events that Jackson might be commenting on here? Is this JUST a story about this particular time and place, or is she trying to say something important about human nature? 8.What characteristics of Modern Fiction are represented in the story? 9.What common themes of Modern Fiction are conveyed in the story? What is the theme (central, universal message)? 10.How is this story similar and different than “A Country Doctor”?

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Thursday Oral Expression and Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness 2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals Objective: In a large group, you will be able to listen actively, pose thoughtful questions, and contribute findings & supporting information about “The Lottery.” Essential Question(s): What is Modern Fiction? Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. DOL Reflection How would you rate your participation today (based on the criteria your classmates discussed)? (4-1) Why do you rate yourself this way? What new learning or knowledge did you gain today (concerning the novel’s literary components)? What will you do differently for the next discussion?

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Friday Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction Which is the lie about Cody? 1.I started to ride motocross at 5. 2.I started to play football when I was I wrestled varsity all 4 years of high school. Reminder: for everyday an assignment is late it is docked 10%, stopping at 5 days Homework: If you have not already done so, re-work your creative imitation based on the peer feedback

Past, Present, Future Friday Fishbowl discussion Peer feedback Prepare for the end of the quarter!

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Friday Standard(s) 3. Writing and Composition 1. Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose Objective: you will be able to critique your writing and the writing of others for revision Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is modern fiction? How does your short story reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction?

Instruction: Obtain We Do Friday Purpose/Objective: to read another student’s work and provide feedback as well as receive feedback on your own work Tasks: Read and provide written feedback to a peer based on the following: 1.the elements of modern fiction 2.the assessment criteria 3.as well as Standard Modern English (capitalization, punctuation, spelling, etc.) Outcome/DOL: Ideas for how to improve upon your modernist writing

Activities: Develop & Apply You Do- We Do Friday Purpose/Objective: to read another student’s work and provide feedback as well as receive feedback on your own work Tasks: After reading a peer’s writing and providing written feedback, meet with your peer Share and discuss ideas for revision, questions, concerns; see Ms. D for additional advice If time allows, begin making adjustments to writing Outcome/DOL: Ideas for how to improve upon your modernist writing

What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Friday Standard(s) 3. Writing and Composition 1. Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose Objective: you will be able to critique your writing and the writing of others for revision Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is modern fiction? How does your short story reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction? DOL Reflection: What did you learn today from your peer about your own writing? What was helpful about looking at another peer’s assignment and speaking with a peer? Homework: Re-work creative modern fiction assignment based on peer feedback; turn it in the next school day!