--Pick up a copy of the "Poetry Explication" document from the Writing Studio at Duke University from the front table. Purposefully read the document and look at the sample explication quietly and independently in order to respond to the following question:
- In order to read poetry like a "champ", what should I be looking for/writing down when I mark up poems?
Be prepared to share your responses to this question with your peers as we "gear up" to engage in explication of Mark Twain's "Genius".
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind!--the Essential Question that overarches our course:
--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind!--the Essential Question that overarches our course:
Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.? What are human beings really like? By nature, are human beings inherently evil or good or...?
--agenda/HW
Instruction/Modeling -- Poetry Explication (10-12-ish mins. total)
Instruction/Modeling -- Poetry Explication (10-12-ish mins. total)
--"PAIR" (3 mins.)
- talk to a partner about your responses to the question above prior to sharing out with the entire class
--"SHARE" (8-10 mins.)
- engage in a whole-class share-out in order to populate a list on the front board underneath the heading "Reading Poetry Like a Champ!"
- If you feel it is necessary to do so, capture this list in your notebook.
Transition (2 mins.)
--Pick up a copy of the "Explication of a Realist Poem" document, which pertains to the poem "Genius".
--Turn to the section of your notebook that contains your Short Story/Poetry "Unit" notes (or begin a new page--whatever!). Date the page (1/16/2018 [ACE] or 1/17/2018 [BDF]), and label this section of your notes "Realism as a Literary Movement".
--Turn to the section of your notebook that contains your Short Story/Poetry "Unit" notes (or begin a new page--whatever!). Date the page (1/16/2018 [ACE] or 1/17/2018 [BDF]), and label this section of your notes "Realism as a Literary Movement".
Notetaking -- Realism as a Literary Movement (3-5 mins.)
Literacy Activity -- Explication of a Realist Poem--Mark Twain's "Genius" (flex time)
--MODELING--poetry explication of the first stanza of the poem as per the list that we created
--quiet and independent explication conducted until 8-10 minutes remaining in class
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
Literacy Activity -- Explication of a Realist Poem--Mark Twain's "Genius" (flex time)
--MODELING--poetry explication of the first stanza of the poem as per the list that we created
--quiet and independent explication conducted until 8-10 minutes remaining in class
- consider consulting both your copy of the "Poetry 'Unit' Notes -- English 10 Honors" page and your "cheat sheet" while you work
- A COPY OF THE "POETRY ANALYSIS SHEET"
- YOUR PARTIALLY ANNOTATED SHORT STORY.*
--briefly discuss/annotate Mark Twain's "Genius"
--consider the following question:
--consider the following question:
- How might you change, improve, add to, etc. your current answer to the Essential Question based on your understanding of/our brief discussion of Mark Twain's "Genius"?
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training as directed before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 1/18. If you fail to appropriately train between now and the administration of Vocabulary Quiz #4 (which will occur after Midterm Week), you will not be permitted to take the quiz until you catch up (see the "Membean Routine" document).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Come to next class block (Thursday, 1/18 [ACE]/Friday, 1/19 [BDF]) prepared to take a multiple choice assessment with prompts/questions about new poetry that mirror those that we have dealt with on the recent in-class practices.
--Complete the "Poetry Analysis Sheet" and finish explicating Mark Twain's "Genius" prior to next class block (Thursday, 1/18 [ACE]/Friday, 1/19 [BDF]). Review your materials/annotations as some of the prompts/questions on the aforementioned assessment will be about Realism, Mark Twain, and the poem itself.
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
HW (Class Preparation)
--Come to next class block (Thursday, 1/18 [ACE]/Friday, 1/19 [BDF]) prepared to take a multiple choice assessment with prompts/questions about new poetry that mirror those that we have dealt with on the recent in-class practices.
--Complete the "Poetry Analysis Sheet" and finish explicating Mark Twain's "Genius" prior to next class block (Thursday, 1/18 [ACE]/Friday, 1/19 [BDF]). Review your materials/annotations as some of the prompts/questions on the aforementioned assessment will be about Realism, Mark Twain, and the poem itself.
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
- "Reading is important because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything" (Tomie dePaolo).
Writing
--Continue working on the "Poetry Writing Assignment #1", which is due at the beginning of class on Monday, 1/29 (ACE)/Tuesday, 1/30 (BDF). Make sure that your work aligns with the scoring parameters. My classroom is available after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
--Consider doing the following:
--Continue working on the "Poetry Writing Assignment #1", which is due at the beginning of class on Monday, 1/29 (ACE)/Tuesday, 1/30 (BDF). Make sure that your work aligns with the scoring parameters. My classroom is available after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
--Consider doing the following:
- Reread your short story with "fresh eyes", taking note of any annotations that I have included on your draft.
- Access the electronic version of your short story and begin revising it.
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Do something great this year!
