1. Monday, September 28, 2015 Objective: Agenda: Notebook: Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
Literature…is it worth it?
Daily Quote:
“There can be as much value in the blink of an eye as in months of rational analysis.”
Malcolm Gladwell
Objective:
Understand and discuss why we read literature
Locate examples of exposition, simile, metaphor, rising action, etc.
Consider why authors choose to use figurative language, and how it might help your writing
Agenda:
Google Classroom Integration
How and Why We Read Literature
“The Wallet” by Alan Woodman
MDG Word Web
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HOW AND WHY WE READ LITERATURE
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2. Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Notebook: MDG Word Web Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
MDG Word Web
Daily Quote:
“An escalator can never break – it can only become stairs. You would never see an “Escalator Temporarily Out of Order” sign, just “Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience.””
Mitch Hedberg
Objective:
Locate examples of exposition, simile, metaphor, rising action, etc.
Use reading strategies to understand the narrative
Agenda:
Begin Reading:
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell
Begin locating examples of literary terms
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MOST DANGEROUS GAME INTRODUCTION
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3. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Notebook: Daily Quote: Objective:
English 9
Notebook:
Survival Story
Daily Quote:
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
George R.R. Martin
Objective:
Discuss elements of exposition
Continue to locate examples of simile, metaphor, allusion, etc.
Begin mapping the plot of MDG
Agenda:
Continue Reading:
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell
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Mr. McGregor
MOST DANGEROUS GAME DAY 2
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5. Thursday, October 1, 2015 Notebook: None Today Daily Quote: Objective:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today
Daily Quote:
“All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.”
Thomas Jefferson
Objective:
Understand elements of plot including, exposition, rising actions, climax, falling action, resolution
Understand and locate examples of allusion
Agenda:
Finish reading:
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell
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Mr. McGregor
MOST DANGEROUS GAME DAY 3
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6. Friday, October 2, 2015 Notebook: Baseball Selfies Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
Baseball Selfies
Daily Quote:
“Well, I sort of don’t trust anybody who doesn’t like Led Zeppelin.”
Jack White
Objective:
Identify elements of exposition
Use claim, evidence, and reasons to practice argumentative writing
Agenda:
Review the plot of MDG
Argue the following:
Were the commentators in the right to make comments about the people taking selfies?
Was it wrong for them to pass judgment on these people?
Locate examples of lit terms
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INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE DOCS/BEGIN FINAL DRAFT
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