Week of December 2, 2013 Unit: Drama
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| Objective(s): | Pre:AP: TLW write an in-depth research paper on a short story. 20-Research/Research plan; 21-Gathering sources; 21.C- paraphrase, summarize, etc. researched information 22-Synthesizing information, 23-organizing and presenting researched ideas TLW answer analysis questions on a drama. |
| TEKS: | 2.A-theme; 2.B-archetypes/tragic flaw 2.C- figurative language/historical setting;10.A persuasive text RC-10.A-reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension; 4-Drama; 10.A-explain shifts in argument; 16.A-clear thesis based on logical support; 16.B-whole range of information; 16.F-range of appeals; 19.A/19.B-reading comprehension skills. |
| ELPS/CCRS: | C.2.C-learn new language; C.2.D-monitor spoken language during class; C.3.E-share information in cooperative learning interactions; C.4.C-develop basic sight vocabulary/CCRS: II.C. Reading-analyze information within literary texts from a variety of cultures and historical periods. |
| Materials: | Student lit books; handouts; lit vocab test (reg); vocab exercise |
| Instructional Strategies for the week: | |
| Monday | Pre-AP: Read “The Soldier’s Dilemma” and answer discussion questions. Take notes on “Caesar.” Begin reading Act I, Sc. i. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Begin reading “Antigone” –background information. Complete Greek theatre charts and notes using Powerpoint. Students will read “Antigone,” Act I. | |
| Tuesday | Pre-AP: Read “Caesar” Act I. Complete note-taking page, turn in for grade. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7-Continue reading “Antigone.” Complete study guide questions for Act I. |
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| Wednesday | Pre-AP: “Caesar” Act II; students will complete note-taking guide. Homework: Begin Act II questions. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Continue reading “Antigone.” Complete student questions. | |
| Thursday | Pre-AP: “Caesar”-Continue reading. Take Vocabulary Quiz #5. Check packets and take quiz. Homework: Read play to point of death of Caesar in Act III. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Test on “Antigone” (what have read so far). | |
| Friday | Pre-AP: “Caesar”-continue reading play. “Notorious Backstabs” exercise. Students will read about famous “back stabbing moments” in history and compare/contrast these with “Caesar.” Working in groups of two, students write a dramatic dialogue between Shakespeare’s Brutus and another “notorious backstabber” from the article. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Continue with “Antigone.” Complete Greek words in today’s word assignment. Ledbetter assignment–write a vignette. | |
| Assessment/Evaluation: | Graphic organizers; tests; analysis questions; oral questioning; written responses; vocabulary quiz; unit test |
