English 9--2/2/2017 & 2/3/2017 DRAFT

Jump Off

--Pick up a copy of the "The Essential Questions" document from the front table.  At the start of today's class, you are gong to take an assessment about irony, but before doing so, I would like to discuss this document so that the directions for what to do after the assessment are clear.  Feel free to review your irony notes during the first few minutes of class as well.
--Please SEE ME today before leaving class--if you fail to do so, I will refer you to the main office for lack of following directions:

• Jared K.
• Hunter L.
• Taylor S.

S. the C.
--oral reading of the "The Essential Questions" document as well as directions given/modeling for how to use the document following today's assessment--Q & A

• FYI: Today's lesson relates to the questions about revenge and authorial purpose!

--agenda/HW

Transition
--Pick up a copy of the "Irony Quiz" from the front table.

Assessment -- Irony Quiz
--complete the assessment quietly and independently--good luck!

--When you finish taking the assessment, place your work in the black basket on the front table.  Then, re-read the Essential Questions for The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, freely writing any shareable thoughts/ideas you have about one or more of the questions.  You can write your thoughts/ideas on the back of the document.  Be prepared to share, as I will likely draw cards! :)

Share Out -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Essential Questions

--via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards, begin discussing the Essential Questions

Transition
--Pick up both of the following from the front table: 

• a copy of the "'The Cask of Amontillado'--Application/Discussion Questions" document
• a copy of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado"

Literature Analysis Activity -- Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" (remainder of class time)

--Today's focus with "The Cask of Amontillado":  

• working toward mastery of the Reading Literature standards (e.g., RL.4 [Diction])
• reviewing and applying irony
• reviewing and applying theme
• beginning to "nail down" how authors deliberately use literary techniques (such as irony) to develop literary elements (such as theme)
• discussing the revenge-related Essential Questions

--directions read aloud
--vote on method of reading
--engage in purposeful reading

--work to complete the questions, prompts, directives

--closure discussion (via a drawing of cards--time permitting)

• working toward mastery of the Reading Literature standards
• reviewing and applying irony
• reviewing and applying theme
• beginning to "nail down" how authors deliberately use literary techniques (such as irony) to develop literary elements (such as theme)
• discussing the revenge-related Essential Questions
  

Class Preparation
--You are strongly advised to finish your "'The Cask of Amontillado'--Application/Discussion Questions" prior to the middle of next week as preparation for an assessment that mirrors your work with this short story.
Writing
--Your typed, color-coded "to-do" list and your typed-in-MLA-Format, color-coded, revised writing assignment is due on Monday, 2/6 (BDF) or Tuesday, 2/7 (ACE).  See your "'St. Lucy's...' End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment/Writing Assignment Revisions Directions" document for additional information.

• Next class, we have the Computer Lab booked again.  During class, you will be working on finishing your writing (if necessary) and/or the next Article of the Week assignment.

Miscellaneous
--Read at least 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Work toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal?!
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em!