--Please take out the following items:
- your copy of the "Literature Analysis Practice/NYS ELA Regents Preparation" document
- your copy of the corresponding multiple choice questions/prompts.
--Please SEE ME before leaving class today:
- Kori C.
- Emelia H.-S.
- Faith R.
S. the C. (10-12 mins.)
--list of students needing to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio shared:
--FYI: The UPDATED End-of-"Unit" Writing Assignment Prompt:
Write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two paragraphs. In your response, respond to the following question so as to reveal a theme statement (central idea) drawn from "The Masque of the Red Death": What seems to be Edgar Allan Poe's "thesis" about human nature/why people do what they do, say what they say, etc. as revealed in the story he tells? Then, analyze how Poe's use of symbolism of at least one important character, setting, object, etc. helps develop the theme statement that you crafted. Use strong and thorough textual evidence spanning the entire text, and make sure that you reason through your evidence by tying back to your claim(s) often. Good luck!
--agenda/HW
Instruction/Discussion -- The NYS ELA Regents Examination, Test-taking, and Literature Analysis (15-20 mins.)
--share correct letters for multiple choice questions/prompts #1-5
On the backburner:
--list of students needing to revise for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio shared:
- Would anyone like to schedule a meeting for a time slot during my office hours (posted on the front board)?
--FYI: The UPDATED End-of-"Unit" Writing Assignment Prompt:
Write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two paragraphs. In your response, respond to the following question so as to reveal a theme statement (central idea) drawn from "The Masque of the Red Death": What seems to be Edgar Allan Poe's "thesis" about human nature/why people do what they do, say what they say, etc. as revealed in the story he tells? Then, analyze how Poe's use of symbolism of at least one important character, setting, object, etc. helps develop the theme statement that you crafted. Use strong and thorough textual evidence spanning the entire text, and make sure that you reason through your evidence by tying back to your claim(s) often. Good luck!
--agenda/HW
Instruction/Discussion -- The NYS ELA Regents Examination, Test-taking, and Literature Analysis (15-20 mins.)
--share correct letters for multiple choice questions/prompts #1-5
- When we finish, place your multiple choice sheet facedown on the floor next to your desk.
- share mark ups/notes for purposeful reading questions/prompts #6-9 in order to draw conclusions--continue marking up the text and jotting down notes underneath each prompt
- When we finish, grab your multiple choice sheet again.
- draw logical conclusions together for prompts where our earlier conclusions do not match, too
- What did you take away from the experience in which we just engaged that you can apply to the "Reading Comprehension" section of the NYS ELA Regents Examination?
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please take out the following:
--Complete the following steps:
--Return your "'The Masque of the Red Death' Assessment" by placing it in the black basket on the front table.
--Re-column the desks.
Ticket-Out-the-Door -- Template Collection via a Drawing of Cards
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
*I WILL COME AROUND AND RETURN YOUR ASSESSMENTS FOR "THE MASQUE...", WHICH SHOULD COME IN HANDY WHEN STARTING THE WRITING ASSIGNMENT TODAY!*
Self-Reflection/Writing Workshop -- Theme Statement Analysis and "The Masque of the Red Death" Assessment (5-8 mins.)
--scan through your assessment and any feedback provided, making sure to closely re-read your theme statement in preparation for the rest of today's class block
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please keep out the following:Self-Reflection/Writing Workshop -- Theme Statement Analysis and "The Masque of the Red Death" Assessment (5-8 mins.)
--scan through your assessment and any feedback provided, making sure to closely re-read your theme statement in preparation for the rest of today's class block
Transition (1-2 mins.)
- your "'The Masque of the Red Death' Assessment"
- your annotated copy of "The Masque of the Red Death"
--Please pick up the following from the front table:
- two copies of the "Writing Paragraphs" document (notes and template)
- Reread the task:
- Write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two paragraphs. In your response, respond to the following question so as to reveal a theme statement (central idea) drawn from "The Masque of the Red Death": What seems to be Edgar Allan Poe's "thesis" about human nature/why people do what they do, say what they say, etc. as revealed in the story he tells? Then, analyze how Poe's use of symbolism of at least one important character, setting, object, etc. helps develop the theme statement that you crafted. Use strong and thorough textual evidence spanning the entire text, and make sure that you reason through your evidence by tying back to your claim(s) often. Good luck!
- Read a sample response from a past English 10 Honors student (central idea developed in a passage via symbolic setting).
- What is the purpose of the writer's first paragraph?
- What is the purpose of the writer's second paragraph?
- responses to these questions jotted down on the front board
- Get in groups (SEE THE WHITEBOARD FOR GROUPINGS).
- "Anchored in" to our "Compact for Group Work", ...
- share your theme statements with each other.
- draw consensus in order to either pick a theme statement about which to write or craft a new, "ultimate" theme statement about which to write.
- pick a character, setting, object, etc. (or any combination thereof) about which to write. Consider, of course, your responses on the "'The Masque of the Red Death' Assessment"!
- write the topic sentences for each of your paragraphs using the templates. Review the notes included within the document as necessary. (SEE THE FRONT BOARD FOR IDEAS ABOUT ORGANIZATION!)
- All group members must complete the template. As a ticket-out-the-door, I will ask for submission of a copy at random from one group member.
--Return your "'The Masque of the Red Death' Assessment" by placing it in the black basket on the front table.
Ticket-Out-the-Door -- Template Collection via a Drawing of Cards
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 11/29 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 12/6 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 12/6 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing
--Continue reviewing your notes for "The Masque…" in preparation for continuing the in-class writing assignment next class block.
--The due date for submitting a revised Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio is Wednesday, 12/12 (two weeks from today)--YOU MUST schedule a meeting with me to go over your revisions; simply handing in the revisions is unacceptable as per the protocol. When time permits, meetings can/will occur during class time.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Aim to read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. The "Course Component Fulfillment" assignment is due Wednesday, 12/5 or Thursday, 12/6 depending upon which option you select. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
--The due date for submitting a revised Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio is Wednesday, 12/12 (two weeks from today)--YOU MUST schedule a meeting with me to go over your revisions; simply handing in the revisions is unacceptable as per the protocol. When time permits, meetings can/will occur during class time.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Aim to read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. The "Course Component Fulfillment" assignment is due Wednesday, 12/5 or Thursday, 12/6 depending upon which option you select. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
On the backburner:
- INVITATIONS HANDED OUT FOR INCENTIVE PLAN
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
- tablet
- first Grammar Hammer
