1. Dr. George’s 9th Lit. Agenda
8/12/2019 – 8/16/2019

2. Essential Questions for the week…
How does a writer’s use of language create a distinct voice?
How do we use textual evidence of voice to support inferences about a speaker?

3. *ALL WARM-UP RESPONSES MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH LONG.*
Learning Target - RL6
I can…
identify a unique point of view or cultural experience.
Monday 8/12/2019 Warm-up
How does the story Marigolds relate to the “Coming of Age” theme? In your answer, discuss the way the characters(or just once character) experienced a coming of age.
*ALL WARM-UP RESPONSES MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH LONG.*

4. identify a unique point of view or cultural experience.
Monday 8/12/2019
Learning Target - RL6
I can…
identify a unique point of view or cultural experience.
Marigold Questions: We will finish and review the questions from Friday’s reading. Be sure to update your answers if they were incorrect.
Narrative Writing practice #2: Write 1-2 paragraphs detailing the events that followed the story Marigolds (3rd person POV)
Independent reading: Today is an independent reading day. Take this time to start reading your independent reading book. Complete the IR reading journal as you read (next slide)

5. identify a unique point of view or cultural experience.
Monday 8/12/2019 cont’d
Learning Target - RL6
I can…
identify a unique point of view or cultural experience.
Independent reading – Today is an independent reading day. Take this time to start reading your independent reading book.
Independent reading journal – Answer each of the following IR questions in complete sentences.
Describe the setting (time and place).  Does it remind you of anywhere you are familiar with?
Describe the problem/conflict of this book.
Summarize the main events in this book so far.
Who is your favorite or least favorite character?  Why?

6. *ALL WARM-UP RESPONSES MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH LONG.*
Tuesday 8/13/2019 Warm-up
What are the different points-of-view? How do they each differ from one another? What are some examples of when to use each one (stories, biographies, etc.)?
Learning Target: RI4 I can…analyze the use of word choice including figurative words, words with strong connotation, and technical words and its effect on meaning and tone.

7. Tuesday 8/13/2019
Learning Targets: RI4 I can…analyze the use of word choice including figurative words, words with strong connotation, and technical words and its effect on meaning and tone.
W3 I can…organize a logical/natural event sequence.
Vocab. 1A Quiz: Silence and place all cell phones in your bookbag and place them in the front of the room. Clear off your desk. All you need is something to write with.
Narrative writing #3: In your writing packet, write 1-2 paragraphs detailing the events of Marigolds from Miss Lottie’s perspective (the story was originally told from Lizabeth’s perspective.
Point-of-view: We will discuss the different types of point-of-view as it relates to narrative writing. Follow along on your handout.
Independent Reading: Spend any remaining class time reading your IR book.

8. *ALL WARM-UP RESPONSES MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH LONG.*
Wednesday 8/14/2019 Warm-up
What are some of the elements of narrative writing? What purpose do they serve?
Learning Targets: W3 I can…organize a logical/natural event sequence. W6 I can use technology proficiently for production, publication, and production.

9. Wednesday 8/14/2019 Learning Target: W3
I can organize a logical/natural event sequence.
W6 I can use technology proficiently for production, publication, and production.
Narrative Writing review – Using the rubric you were given, read all 3 of your partner’s narratives and give them a score. Once you have finished, return the packet to your partner so they can choose which one to type.
Narrative writing final draft – Use this time to type your narrative final draft. When you have finished, share the document with me via Google drive to print.
Touchstones (if time) - Open the Irespond app on your computer and use the login information on the board to log in. Wait for further instructions.

10. *ALL WARM-UP RESPONSES MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH LONG.*
Learning Targets:
RL4 I can…figure out the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in context.
RL 4 I can…figure out the meaning of figurative words and phrases as they are used in the text.
RL4 I can…analyze the use of word choice including figurative words and words with strong connotation and its effect on meaning and tone.
Thursday 8/15/2019 Warm-up
How has transitioning to high school impacted your “coming of age”? What experiences have changed you or made you look at school or the world differently? *Note: This does not have to be about anything that’s too personal.
*ALL WARM-UP RESPONSES MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH LONG.*

11. Thursday 8/15/2019
Learning Targets:
RL4 I can…figure out the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in context.
RL 4 I can…figure out the meaning of figurative words and phrases as they are used in the text.
RL4 I can…analyze the use of word choice including figurative words and words with strong connotation and its effect on meaning and tone.
TED TALK THURSDAY!: Complete the TED Talk graphic organizer as you view the What Adults Can Learn From Kids TED Talk episode:
Lit. Terms: Finish defining the lit terms on your chart in preparation for your test tomorrow. Once you have finished, continue reading your IR (independent reading) book.
Unit Test Review/study guide: Using your notes and textbook, complete the study guide in preparation for your test tomorrow.
Independent Reading - Spend any remaining class time reading your IR book.

12. Friday 8/16/2019 – NO WARM UP
Learning Targets:
SL5 I can adapt speech delivery to audience and purpose.
SL5 I can understand the difference between formal and informal presentations.
Unit 1A test – Phones in the collector. Write your name, date, block, and subject on the blue side of the scantron. YOU WILL NEED A NUMBER 2 PENCIL!
Narrative feather circle –We will have a first feather circle discussing your narrative writing pieces. Be sure to review the group discussion instructions and expectations.
Independent Reading - Spend any remaining class time reading your IR book.

13. This week’s standards…
ELAGSE9-10RL1 (CCRS RI ): Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text
ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
ELAGSE9-10RL5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it and manipulate time create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
ELAGSE9-10W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
ELAGSE9-10W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCRS L : Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words.
CCRS L b: Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

14. Unit Assessments… Formative Speaker Chart Lit terms chart
Double entry journal
QHT
TED Talks
Summative
Vocab. quiz