Week of Oct. 28, 2013 Unit: Truth vs. Reality
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| Objective(s): | TLW answer analysis questions on literary selections-fiction. TLW take a benchmark test. TLW evaluate short stories for theme and point of view. TLW plan/write a persuasive essay. TLW write short answer responses. |
| TEKS: | Reading 2.A-themes in different time periods; 2.C-figurative language/relate to historical and cultural setting; 5.A-analyze isolated scenes; 5.B-analysis of differences in moral dilemmas |
| 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: Writing, A.1; Reading 9.A-identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message of a persuasive text. |
| Materials: | Student lit books; workbook pages; appropriate handouts; supplies for graphics |
| Instructional Strategies for the week: | |
| Monday | Pre-AP: Benchmark |
| Periods 2-4-6-7:Benchmark/”The Monkey’s Paw” questions (can begin if complete benchmark) Some classes will need to complete the reading of the selection. | |
| Tues | Pre-AP: Complete Benchmark if needed. Work on Vocabulary Unit #4/”Masque” questions. Answer questions for “Analyzing a Setting.” Homework: “Masque” questions due tomorrow. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Complete benchmark/”The Monkey’s Paw” questions/vocabulary from packet. Writing Coach assignment for double negatives. | |
| Wednesday | Pre-AP: “Masque of the Red Death.” Exercises for compare/contrast rooms with Shakespeare’s “Age of Man” speech. Homework: Vocabulary Unit #4 |
| Periods 2-4-6-7-Exercise for POV; Re-write paragraph to change POV. Begin exercise on Tone/Mood-mini-lesson. Students will determine tone/mood in sentences. Homework: Complete Tone/Mood handout if need extra time. | |
| Thursday | Pre-AP: Continue with “Masque” exercise-discuss color symbolism/literary symbols/connections with Shakespeare. Homework: Poe connection exercise. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Warm-up on “Topic Sentences.” Tone/Mood for “Monkey’s Paw.” Short answer responses for “The Monkey’s Paw.” Students will plan responses and complete answers. Complete for homework. | |
| Friday | Pre-AP: Read “The Lottery.” Short response questions for story. Homework: Complete “Talking Across” reading handout. |
| Periods 2-4-6-7: Review how to write a conclusion. Return planning sheets. Students will plan conclusions and begin working on essays in class. Homework: draft of persuasive essay #1. Due on Tuesday. Band students will turn in on Wed. | |
| Assessment/Evaluation: | Tests; analysis questions;oral questioning; written responses; unit test; quizzes; papers |
