1. In this PowerPoint… Speed Write
Research and Development Pre-Assessment
Matrix Time
Quarter 2 Derivative Activity
Change and Force Generalizations and Characterization
Book Club (Discuss Assigned Journal 1 and dynamic characters.)

2. Advanced English 6 December 6-7
6.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
a) Listen actively and speak using appropriate discussion rules with awareness of verbal and nonverbal cues.
b) Participate as a facilitator and a contributor in a group.
c) Participate in collaborative discussions with partners building on others’ ideas.
d) Ask questions to clarify the speaker’s purpose and perspective.
e) Summarize the main points a speaker makes.
f) Summarize and evaluate group activities.
g) Analyze the effectiveness of participant interactions.
h) Evaluate own contributions to discussions.
i) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
j) Work respectfully with others and show value for individual contributions.
6.4 The student will read and determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
a) Identify word origins and derivations.
b) Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary.
c) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.
d) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of figurative language.
e) Use word-reference materials.
f) Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, and poetry.
a) Identify the elements of narrative structure, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme.
b) Describe cause-and-effect relationships and their impact on plot.
c) Explain how an author uses character development to drive conflict and resolution.
d) Differentiate between first and third person point of view.
e) Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text.
f) Draw conclusions and make inferences using the text for support.
g) Identify the characteristics of a variety of genres.
h) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language.
i) Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts.
j) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern.
k) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
6.7 The student will write in a variety of forms, to include narrative, expository, persuasive, and reflective, with an emphasis on narrative and reflective writing.
a) Engage in writing as a recursive process.
b) Choose audience and purpose.
c) Use a variety of prewriting strategies to generate and organize ideas.
d) Organize writing to fit mode or topic.
e) Write narratives to include characters, plot, setting, and point of view.
f) Establish a central idea, incorporating evidence and maintaining an organized structure.
g) Compose a thesis statement for expository and persuasive writing.
h) Write multiparagraph compositions with elaboration and unity.
i) Use transition words and phrases.
j) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice.
k) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences.
l) Revise writing for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information.
6.8 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English.
a) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses.
b) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite pronouns.
c) Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs.
d) Eliminate double negatives.
e) Use quotation marks with dialogue.
f) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words.
h) Use subordinating and coordinating conjunctions.

3. To Do Today: You need: Do a speed write.
Discuss the derivatives activity and Assigned Journal 1.
Take the Research and Development Pre-Assessment.
Have matrix time.
Discuss characterization.
Have Book Club.
You need:
a pencil,
your planner,
your journal,
your classic novel,
your purple portfolio, and
your Chromebook.

4. SPEED WRITE:
The strange man moved stealthily toward me. He took out a thick yellowed envelope and whispered, “In 5 days you will need this. Take it to the courthouse and use it to get me out. Don’t be afraid. I am…well, you will find out soon enough.” His familiar face smiled crookedly. He reached out; the envelope was in view. I nervously accepted the package.

5. Vocabulary.com activities
Derivatives Activity
Vocabulary.com activities

6. Research and Development Pre-Assessment
Go to the Advanced English Schoology Course.
Take the Research and Development Pre-Assessment, and submit it when you are finished.
When you are finished, you may have matrix time.

7. Derivatives Activity on vocabulary.com
Matrix
Turn in any work that is not completed ASAP!
Short Story Journal
Personal Narrative Final
Quarter 2 Greek and Latin roots
Read your classic novel according to your group’s schedule. Be ready for book club discussion NEXT CLASS!
Digital Portfolio
“Where I’m From” poem-6th grade page
“Where I’m From” reflection-6th grade page
Reader paragraph-Home page
Writer paragraph-Home page
Creative Journal 1 (due no later than Tuesday, December 12-A Day or Wednesday, December 13-B Day)
Derivatives Activity on vocabulary.com
ONLY if you finish everything else, you may
Record your “Where I’m From” poem on Seesaw.

8. WHAT MAKES A GOOD CHARACTER IN A STORY?

10. Two types of characters
Dynamic (round)
Change
Static (flat)
Stay same

12. Change: Generalizations
Change generates additional change.
Change can be either positive or negative.
Change is inevitable.
Change is necessary for growth.
Change can be evolutionary or revolutionary.
Change is linked to time.
Change is everywhere.
Change may be perceived as orderly or random.
Change may happen naturally or be caused by people.

13. WHAT FORCES CAUSE OUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS TO CHANGE?

14. A3-Forces that Cause Change:
Tragedy
Death
Adventure
Family
Happiness
Problem
Trauma
People
Peers
Mental health
Disease/illness
Friends
School
Physical traits
Extracurricular activities
Pain
Society
Government
Laws
Money
Relationships
Self
Actions
Abuse
Enemies

15. A7-Forces that Cause Change:
Evil
Family
Decisions
Choices
People
Nature
Mental health
Death
Pain
Regret
Misery
Conflict
Society
Situations
Self
Conscience
Competition
Money
Change
Age
Common sense
Mythology
God/gods
Religion
Fate
Beliefs
Time
Sacrifice
Physical damage
Self-revelation
Magic
Knowledge
Memories
Mistakes
Expectations
Promises
Science
Laws
Rules
Consequences
Self-reflection
Technology
Love
Experiences
Dares
Trying to be someone else
Past knowledge
Jealousy
Drama
Friends
Appeals
Pets
Happiness
Feelings
Emotions
Politics
Sickness
Economics
Rumors
Pressure
Peers
Envy
Creativity
Ethics
Sloth
Gluttony
Living entities
Lust
Life
Greed/power

16. B3-Forces that Cause Change:
Fear
Nature
Time
Pressure
Society
Change
Fate
Power
Decisions
Self
Family
Feelings
Authors
Pain
Anger
Issues
Actions
Government
Peers
Magic
Voice
Physical appearance
Mental health
New information
New ideas
Gifts
Goals
Death
Disease
Perspectives
Trends
Future
Wealth
Opinions
History
Present
Social media
Thoughts
Situations
Fame
Friends
Technology
Loss
Commercials
Habits of Mind
Memes
New occurrences
Obstacles
Motivations
Schedules
Celebrities
Models
Conflict
Status
Expectations
Trash
Locations
Idols
Jobs
Literature
Natural disasters
Medical issues
Food
Opportunities
Talents
Religion
Communication
School
Home
Music

17. B7-Forces that Cause Change:
Problems
Challenges
Conflicts
People
War
Words
Pain
Expectations
Death
Loss
Nature
Feelings
Being alone
Mental health
Depression
Disorders
Winning
Appearance
Society
Pressure
Torture
Standards
Thoughts
Bloodthirst
Technology
Life
Near-death experiences
Revenge
Self-doubt
Advertisements
Surgery
Time
Money
Sickness
Obsession
Sitcoms
Power
Drugs
Injuries
Braces
Alcohol
Characteristics
Quotes
Land
Religion
Fear
Friends
Superstitions
Bullying
Crime
Learning
Willpower
Compassion
Love
Confusion
Hope
Luck
Magic
Anger
Hatred
Greed
Change
Sadness
Family
Corruption
Music
Gluttony
Politics
Sleep
Jealousy
Homes
Force
Movies
Paintings
Moving
Jokes
Parents
Education
Choices
Pets
Grades
Envy
Energy
Schedules
Clothing
Dreams
Visions
Ideas
Regret
Ego
Decisions
Disciplines
Accidents
Disabilities
Race

18. HOW DOES THE AUTHOR CREATE CHARACTERS LIKE THAT?
IS IT ON PURPOSE?
DOES THE AUTHOR ACTUALLY HAVE A PURPOSE?

19. CHARACTERIZATION
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character
The way a writer makes a person in a story, book, play, movie, or television show seem like a real person
Characterization is a crucial part of making a story COMPELLING. In order to interest and move readers, characters need to seem real. Authors achieve this by providing details that make characters individual and particular. Good characterization gives readers a strong sense of characters' personalities and complexities; it makes characters vivid, alive and believable.

20. Vincent van Gogh’s artwork show us about the character
Portrait of Dr. Gachet
What does
Vincent van Gogh’s artwork show us about the character
Dr. Gachet?

21. IMPLICIT and EXPLICIT DETAILS
Explicit (direct)
Precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
Implicit (indirect)
Implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

24. TWO TYPES OF CHARACTERIZATION

25. Change
Force
Identity
Conflict

26. Chapters Read: Adventure Board: Tweet: Book Club
Discuss chapters read by adding notes with page numbers about the exposition, inciting incident, and rising action to your Adventure Board.
Make sure everyone is ready for Assigned Journal 1 next class.
Look for dynamic characters (ones who change).
Adventure Board:
Add notes with page numbers or chapter numbers about the exposition, inciting incident, and rising action to your Adventure Board.
Tweet:
Write a group Tweet summarizing what you read, using the notecard provided. Put your block and the date.

27. Derivatives Activity on vocabulary.com
Matrix
Turn in any work that is not completed ASAP!
Short Story Journal
Personal Narrative Final
Quarter 2 Greek and Latin roots
Read your classic novel according to your group’s schedule. Be ready for book club discussion NEXT CLASS!
Digital Portfolio
“Where I’m From” poem-6th grade page
“Where I’m From” reflection-6th grade page
Reader paragraph-Home page
Writer paragraph-Home page
Creative Journal 1 (due no later than Tuesday, December 12-A Day or Wednesday, December 13-B Day)
Derivatives Activity on vocabulary.com
ONLY if you finish everything else, you may
Record your “Where I’m From” poem on Seesaw.