--Pick up a copy of the halfsheet titled "Theme Statement Comprehension Check" from the front shelf. Based on your knowledge and understanding from last class, respond to the questions/prompts to the best of your ability. IF POSSIBLE, DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES. Good luck!
--Please SEE ME before leaving class today:
- Brandon B.
- Lana B.
- Abigail C.
- Losha C.
- Abigail F.
- Rebecca L.
- Matthew S.
- Clayton V.
--You should leave class today with...
- a deeper understanding of theme in literature, as evidenced by your ability to respond to the four focus questions/prompts below:
- What is a theme statement?
- How does a mere theme differ from a theme statement?
- How can a reader turn a theme into a theme statement?
- Write a meaningful and complex theme statement for P.D. Eastman's "The Best Nest".
- a deeper understanding of what makes a theme statement meaningful and complex
- the ability to check the meaning and complexity of a theme statement and access to a resource to do so
- a clearer idea of how "St. Lucy's..." connects to real life, which might help you "zero in" on a meaningful and complex theme statement as we wrap up the story
- a refreshed outlook on your own life
--beginning with the end in mind--our ultimate purpose for re-reading the short story:
End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment Writing Prompt:
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you support a meaningful and complex theme statement for Karen Russell's "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves." Use at least three pieces of strong textual evidence spanning the entire text, and be sure to tie back to your theme statement often.
--agenda/HW
--pair share
Notetaking/Application Activity -- P.D. Eastman's "The Best Nest": Theme Statements/Theme Statement Analysis
--whole-class share-out via a drawing of cards in order to answer the three focus questions
--Transition
- Please pick up a copy of the "Theme Statements--The Do Nots/The Dos" sheet from the front shelf.
- The Do Nots
- share a row and "The Best Nest" example from whiteboard--check peer's theme statement
- repeat process for remaining rows/examples
- The Dos
- share a row and work together to improve "The Best Nest" example (if necessary/possible)
- repeat process for remaining rows/examples
--rationale/directions
- Today's clips relate most closely to the following themes:
- barbarism/savagery
- civilization/lack of civilization
- loss of identity
- fitting in
- family
- fear
- compassion/care
--view first clip
- The Role of Missionaries in the Colonization of Africa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=701ev5HywZ4)
--view second clip
- Shooting Hoops with Twenty One Pilots (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3N9IBrC480)
--view third clip
- Wonder Movie Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngiK1gQKgK8)
--view final clip
- Ellen Surprises Inspiring Baltimore Teacher Mr. O. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiGjxl3XKJQ)
--Transition
- Please pick up an index card from the front shelf and write your name at the top of the lined side.
--Activity Closure
- Pick one of the starred themes from the list on the front board. Then, based on your life experiences and any thoughts that crept into your mind while viewing today's clips (and maybe even your current understanding of "St. Lucy's..."!), in the form of a few sentences, write your current life philosophy regarding the theme you have selected. I HAVE WRITTEN AN EXAMPLE ON THE FRONT BOARD FOR THE THEME OF "REBELLION".
Lesson Closure -- Shuffle-Share
- draw index cards and discuss life philosophies (theme statements, really! ;) )
HW (Class Preparation)
--If you did not do your best work actively/purposefully reading Stage 3 of "St. Lucy's..." via the "Theme Tracking Document--Stage 3" sheet, improve your notes over the course of the next few days. Be prepared to share your work NEXT class (Monday, 11/20 [ACE] or Tuesday, 11/21 [BDF]). Please bear in mind that ultimately, you are working toward writing a "bang-up" End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment Writing Piece!
Miscellaneous
--Read your free reading book for at least 15 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS. You have up until early-December to finish your book.
Miscellaneous
--Read your free reading book for at least 15 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS. You have up until early-December to finish your book.
