1. Common Core Standards:
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Common Core Standards:
RL , RL , and SL
Aim: How can we analyze the symbolism of fences and the theme of the pursuit of the American Dream in Act 1, Scene 1 of August Wilson’s play, Fences?
Do Now: Answer one of the following questions. 1.) What is one quote from Act 1, Scene 1 to support the symbolism of fences (divisions/barriers)? Analyze (explain) the reason you chose that quote. 2.) What is one quote from Act 1, Scene 1 to support a character’s pursuit of the American Dream? Analyze (explain) the reason you chose that quote. *Show any owed HW.
Objective: Students will be able to analyze symbolism of fences and the theme of the American Dream in Wilson’s play, Fences.

2. Common Core Standards: RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.5, and SL.11-12.1
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Aim: How can we analyze the symbolism of fences and the theme of the pursuit of the American Dream in Act 1, Scene 1 of August Wilson’s play, Fences?
Objective:: Students will be able to analyze symbolism of fences and the theme of the pursuit of the American Dream in Wilson’s play, Fences.
Agenda
A.) Do Now: Turn and talk with your tablemates. Captains will prepare to share their tablemates’ answers with the whole class.
B.) Discuss/Share:
-Captains will share Do Now answers.
C.) Work Period: You will compose a T-Chart for Act 1, Scene 1. A T-Chart must contain FOUR quotes (1-2 sentences each). TWO quotes to support the symbolism of fences (divisions; barriers) in the scene and TWO quotes to support the characters’ pursuit of the American Dream. Each quote must be have SPA (Statement introduced, Proof, and Analysis). Here’s an example of SPA: Troy questions why there’s a division between the whites and people of color in the work place. “How come you got all the whites driving and the colored lifting?” (p. 2). This evidence proves that Troy has the courage to break down barriers.
D.) Reflections: What were your first impressions of Act 1, Scene 1? What can you predict will happen next?
E.) SAT Preparation: Use the resources on msconn.net to prepare for tomorrow’s SAT.

3. Word of the Week 10 Keyword: TBD Information: TBD Memory Clues:
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4. Comprehension Check:
How well you understand the tasks today:
Analysis of evidence of symbolism and theme in Act 1, Scene 1 in Wilson’s play, Fences
SELF-ASSESS: How easy/ difficult was that task?