Mon., Nov. 10 – English 10-A WOTD: entice STARTER Explain how your assigned short story demonstrates the theme of OURSELVES AND OTHERS. (2-3 sentences, please) HOMEWORK Work on Qs for story = due Wed. AGENDA Take Quiz (Absent Fri.? – Show me your story!) Arrange Make Ups – Benchmark Test #1 Discuss “Plan” for Groups & Work on Qs. IMPORTANT NOTE: BRING YOUR COMMON CORE WORKBOOK on Wed. & Thur.
Mon., Nov. 10 – English 10 WOTD: entice STARTER Short Story Quiz & Check stories “Masque of the Red Death” HOMEWORK Re-read story & highlight/label Gothic Characteristics AGENDA Take Quiz Notes on Gothic Characteristics Begin working on homework
Literature Circles Explanation Each group is going to… Work on questions/discuss story Role Sheets due later this week Plan presentation using role sheets & highlighted items Plan an activity to involve class as well Present story on assigned day
Tues., Nov. 11 – English 10-A WOTD: harrowing STARTER Discuss the main CONFLICT of your story and how it was resolved. HOMEWORK Work on Qs for story = due Wed. AGENDA Arrange Make Ups – Short Story Quiz & Benchmark Test #1 Discuss Story w/ group & complete Qs. IMPORTANT NOTE: BRING YOUR COMMON CORE WORKBOOK on Wed. & Thur.
Tues., Nov. 11 – English 10 WOTD: harrowing STARTER Discuss the main of the CONFLICT of “Masque of the Red Death” and how it was resolved. HOMEWORK Finish identifying Gothic Characteristics throughout story AGENDA Make Ups – yesterday’s quiz over “Masque…Death” Arrange Benchmark Test #1 Make Ups Notes on Gothic Characteristics
Today’s Group Checklist Appoint a group leader Choose ROLES & complete the top of the “Group Planning Sheet” Make sure that students take the correct role sheets – due Friday Discuss the story a)Review story elements b)Review Gothic Characteristics c)Discuss & Complete Qs on your own paper – due by tomorrow, if you do NOT finish! Place folder in CLASS BIN before leaving!
Wed., Nov. 12 – English 10-A WOTD: morose STARTER Directions for In-Class Argumentative Writing Collect Questions for Short Stories HOMEWORK Role Sheets for short story due Friday AGENDA Leaders – Be sure to see absent group members & give them their role sheets Complete Tasks for Day One of In-Class Essay (p. 100)
Wed., Nov. 12 – English 10 WOTD: morose STARTER Complete Comprehension Qs #1-5 on Discussion Guide HOMEWORK Finish discussion Qs by tomorrow, if needed AGENDA Check stories AGAIN for highlights/labels Finish NOTES (pd. 8 ONLY) Video “Masque of the Red Death” Work on Discussion Qs during & after movie #6-12
Stephen King’s House
Thur., Nov. 13 – English 10-A WOTD: impede STARTER Collect late Questions for Short Stories HOMEWORK Role Sheets for short story due TOMORROW (or you WILL be given a ZERO for group work!) AGENDA Complete Tasks for Day Two of In-Class Essay (Brainstorm) Work on your ROLE SHEETs when you are done!
Thur., Nov. 13 – English 10 WOTD: impede STARTER Take out your copy of “Masque of the Red Death” & your study guide HOMEWORK -- None AGENDA Video “Masque of the Red Death” Work on Discussion Qs & Allegory Chart Submit STUDY GUIDE before you leave
Fri., Nov. 14 – English 10-A WOTD: meticulous STARTER Check ROLE SHEETs HOMEWORK Argumentative Essay due next week Bonus = Tues.Rough Draft = Thur. AGENDA Group Meeting #2 (Checklist on next slide)
Fri., Nov. 14 – English 10 WOTD: meticulous STARTER Respond to the QUICKWRITE on the front of your packet for “Sorry, Right Number” HOMEWORK -- None AGENDA Choose parts for teleplay Review the elements of drama Begin reading “Sorry, Right Number”