English 10 Honors--2/1/2016

Jump Off
--Pick up a copy of the "The Grammar Hammer--Parallelism" document from the front table.
--After a ceremonial dropping of the grammar hammer by Alberto T. (Block 2)/Lauren T. (Block 4), we will purposefully read through the first page of the grammar hammer document together.

S. the C.
--agenda/HW

Instruction -- The Grammar Hammer--Parallelism
--purposeful reading
--mindful completion of the PRACTICE--go over the PRACTICE

*AS YOU WORK, I WILL BE AROUND TO RETURN YOUR LAST FEW GRAMMAR HAMMER ASSESSMENTS.  IF YOU DID NOT PERFORM EFFECTIVELY ON EITHER OF THE TWO OR BOTH, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER SEEING ME.*
--For HW, prepare for a quiz about parallelism, which will take place next class.  You might want to consider accessing the following link:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/niu/niu10.htm

Transition
--Pick up a copy of the reading titled "Interlude: One Story" (a section from Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor [2003]) and an index card from the front table.

Mini-Lesson/Notetaking/Novella Introduction -- Intertextuality
--purposeful oral reading of Foster's section:

• How does Foster define intertextuality?
• What is something Foster discusses in his piece that deepens your understanding of intertextuality?
• What section of Foster's piece stands out to you the most?  Why?

--continue responding to the questions above in your notebook (2/1/2016--Intertextuality)

Closure -- Parallelism and Intertextuality--Encapsulating Sentence
--First, process back through your notes about intertextuality.  Then, write an encapsulating sentence that includes a parallel list of three items.  This sentence will be shared with the class.  Good luck!
--share out and jot down additional notes

--discuss the implications of "intertextuality" with regard to The Old Man and the Sea: The Alchemist IS The Old Man and the Sea!

Transition

--Pick up a copy of Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea (TOMatS). Write your first and last name and "Mr. Martin" on the inside cover of the novella. Then, write your first and last name and book number on the sheet on the front table.
--While up at the front table, pick up approximately 6-8 Post-its.
--Take a look through TOMatS in order to get a feel for it.

HW Time
--take a look at the Post-it directions included within your copies of the novella--Q & A
--reading (oral? independent?)/discussion of first few pages?

HW (Class Preparation)
--Prepare for the grammar quiz about parallelism, which will take place next class (Wednesday, 2/3). 
--Don't forget about your free reading book.  Your book must be finished by mid-March.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS. See me if you have finished reading your book and need a one-pager.
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)

--Read pages 9-25 of TOMatS.  Demonstrate your best skill level in reading actively/purposefully via the Post-it Note strategy, and expect any or all of the following to occur next class (Wednesday, 2/3): 

• collection of your Post-its for assessment purposes
• a reading assessment--how well are you analyzing the text while reading?
• a discussion geared around your Post-its 

On the backburner:

• ACT nonfiction passages and multiple choice questions