Week of Sept. 30 Unit: Actions, Decisions & Consequences
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| Objective(s): | TLW read a non-fiction op-ed article. TLW analyze a non-fiction article for writer’s craft. TLW write an analytical essay on symbolism. TLW create a theme presentation using technology. TLW complete a six weeks test. |
| TEKS: | Reading 2.C-figurative language of a literary work/relate to historical and cultural setting; 6.A-evaluate syntax, diction, etc. RC-10.A-reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension; Writing/Expository Texts-15.A; Interpretive response to a literary text-15.C; Teamwork-26.A |
| 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 novels; iPads, vocab exercises, yellow tablet paper for essays |
| Instructional Strategies for the week: | |
| Monday | Pre-AP: TOTC Quiz #5; Complete editorial exercises–foldable/letter to editors instructions Homework: Begin brainstorming for TOTC AP Essay rough draft; Finish reading TOTC by Tuesday, Oct. 8th/Take-home six weeks test; Bring questions for class discussion on Tues. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: MUG #4–turn in. Read Silas Marner. Complete cause/effect foldable.Homework: Read novel to end. Complete handout on Pros-Cons of Eppie’s decision. | |
| Tuesday | Pre-AP: Leveled question discussion; Homework: take-home six weeks test; TOTC essay. Complete reading of novel. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Work on Symbolism essays. Students will “map” their essays and reconstruction the introduction, summary, thesis. Construct clear topic sentences. Homework: Complete essays, turn in on Thurs. | |
| Wednesday | Pre-AP: Theme project. Using Haiku Deck on the Ipad, students will create a “stack” that expresses a theme of TOTC. Homework: Take home six weeks test. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Themes from Silas Marner. Characters as Archetypes. Complete both handouts. Homework: Complete “Themes” and “Archetypes” handouts. Due on Thursday. | |
| Thursday | Pre-AP: Haiku Deck projects for theme. Homework: Take-home six weeks test. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Begin second set of open response questions for Silas Marner. Students will complete evidence sheets/open responses and turn in for a test grade. Homework: Short answer response questions. Due next Tuesday. | |
| Friday | Pre-AP: Present Theme projects. Watch TOTC video on Bastille revolt. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Six Weeks test: Silas Marner questions; conflict as applied to Silas Marner; vocab from Silas Marner; symbols in Silas Marner | |
| Assessment/Evaluation: | Graphic organizers; tests; analysis questions; oral questioning; written responses; unit test |
