--Please take out your conventions of literature materials from the past few class blocks.
--Please pick up a square of index card from the front table. When we return from break, following a purposeful viewing of the film that we choose (majority rules!), you will write a two-three paragraph response in which you...
- show that one of the conventions of literature is being implemented within the film
- explain how the director uses the convention to develop an emergent theme of the story.
- The Croods
- Finding Nemo
- Inside Out
- The Lego Movie
- The Lion King
- Monsters, Inc.
- Shrek
--Reminder #1: The order of today's lessons (SEE THE SOUTHERN WHITEBOARD)
--Reminder #2: Following your group's lesson, your peers must understand the following about your convention:
- What it is
- How to identify it
- Why authors use it
"Gearing Up" for Lord of the Flies Activity (Phase 1) (cont.) -- Learning Conventions of Literature via Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor (until 5-ish mins. remaining in class)
--remaining lessons taught/notes taken as per established order
Looking Ahead -- Applying the Conventions of Literature to Animated Film
--When we return from break, following a purposeful viewing of the film that we choose (majority rules!), you will write a two-three paragraph response in which you...
- show that one of the conventions of literature is being implemented within the film
- explain how the director uses the convention to develop an emergent theme of the story.
- The Croods
- Finding Nemo
- Inside Out
- The Lego Movie
- The Lion King
- Monsters, Inc.
- Shrek
--Tell us something that you now know/understand that you did not know/understand/fully understand before class today.
HW Time (time permitting)
MATCH FORMS HANDED OUT BEFORE STUDENTS LEAVE!
--Consider doing the following if you have not already done so:
HW Time (time permitting)
MATCH FORMS HANDED OUT BEFORE STUDENTS LEAVE!
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--WE ARE TAKING A BREAK FROM MEMBEAN 2/15-2/21; HOWEVER, YOU CAN STILL TRAIN THESE NEXT 7 DAYS (AND ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO DO SO IF YOU HAVE FALLEN BEHIND)!
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM Thursday, 2/28 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing--Consider doing the following if you have not already done so:
- Reread your short story with "fresh eyes", taking note of the commentary (albeit quite brief!) that I have included on your draft.
- Access the electronic version of your short story and begin revising it.
Consider, too, the potential for including a convention of literature in your piece!
--I challenge you to read 10 (or more!) "steps" of free reading over February Break. A step equals 15 minutes, so 10 steps equals 150 minutes/2.5 hours. Remember that your free reading book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
- "Reading...a vacation for the mind..." (Dave Barry).
--If you complete the Valentine's Day match form, submit it to Mrs. D'Imperio ASAP.
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Your deadline is likely approaching!
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Your deadline is likely approaching!
On the Backburner
--"Poetry Assessment #1" back- complete "cheat sheet" while going over
--preparing to read LotF
