English 10 Honors--10/21/2019

Jump Off
--Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk in the circle.

Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags
--I hand a paper bag to a random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--owner of bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS FOR THE REMAINING BAGS

Transition
--Please re-column the desks.

S. the C.

--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind-the essential questions explored throughout the entirety of the course:

Why do people do what they do, say what they say, etc.?  What are human beings really like?  What is your "why?", and how is it related to your observations about/understanding of human nature?

--FYI: Continuing with the end in mind!--the ROUGH End-of-"Unit" Writing Assignment Prompt:

After closely reading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death," write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two paragraphs.  In your response, make it clear that characterization or symbolism (or...) exists/is being implemented within the short story.  Also, analyze/explain how Poe's use of the literary element or literary device helps develop a central idea of (convey a theme statement derived from) the short story: What seems to be Poe's "thesis" about human nature/why people do what they do, say what they say, etc. as revealed in this tale he spins?  Use strong and thorough evidence (3+ pieces per paragraph) from the short story to support your analysis, and be sure to tie back to each of your claims often.  Do not simply summarize the short story.    

--agenda/HW

Transition
--Please... 

• take out your "first-draft read" copy of "The Masque of the Red Death"
• pick up each of the following from the front table: 
• a copy of the "'Reading Literature Like a Champ!' Framework" sheet
• a copy of the "Title Analysis" halfsheet

Flex Block -- "Reading Literature Like a Champ!"; "The Masque of the Red Death" First-Draft Reading; Title Analysis; Membean Training; Free Reading; and Thematic Writing Assignment Conferencing

--oral reading of the "'Reading Literature Like a Champ!' Framework" sheet

• connect to NYS ELA Regents and incentive plan

--complete the following checklist:

• Item #1: Look through your "Short Story Analysis Sheet" and purposeful reading notes with this question in mind: 
• When reading "The Masque of the Red Death" for the first time, what resonated?
• Write an item on the whiteboard and put your initials next to your contribution.  I have written my example to get us started!
• Item #2: Obtain your Chromebook and login.  Complete #1-5 on the halfsheet quietly and independently as preparation for our continued work with Poe's short story.
• Item #3: Log in to Membean.  Set up and complete a 15-minute training session.
• Item #4: Engage in free reading.

*DURING THIS TIME, I WILL CONTINUE CALLING STUDENTS UP TO THE FRONT TABLE FOR CONFERENCING.*

Before You Leave
--Fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via a cord.

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday (10/24).  (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
Writing

--Continually improve your Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay.  Conferences will continue occurring through next week, and a score will be reported as part of your Marking Period 2 GPA.

--Continue outlining and/or drafting your short story.  The final draft of the assignment is due on Wednesday, 11/13, which is just over three weeks from today!  My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.

HW (Class Preparation)

--Strongly consider actively/purposefully rereading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."  Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT CLASS (Wednesday, 10/23)!
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class.  You have up until early December to finish your book.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!

On the backburner:

• NYS ELA Incentive Plan Party
• Style Activity
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
• tablet
• first Grammar Hammer
• officially begin creating an "Interest Inventory"