Jump Off
--Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk. These are the new assigned seats in Rm. 203 until further notice!
--At your new assigned seat, please take out each of the following:
--Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk. These are the new assigned seats in Rm. 203 until further notice!
--At your new assigned seat, please take out each of the following:
- your "first-draft read" copy of "The Masque of the Red Death"
- your (completed?) copy of the "Title Analysis" halfsheet
--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?
--Reminder: 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.
Flex Block #1 -- Membean Training and "The Masque of the Red Death" Title Analysis
--If you have not already done so, please finish completing #1-5 on the "Title Analysis" halfsheet quietly and independently as preparation for our continued work with Poe's short story.
*DURING THIS TIME, I WILL CONTINUE CALLING STUDENTS UP TO THE FRONT TABLE FOR CONFERENCING.*
Literary Analysis Activity (Phase 2) -- “The Masque of the Red Death”
--follow the directions in the blog post titled "Directions for Close Reading/Annotating of 'The Masque...'"
- Once you begin close reading/annotating your assigned section, I recommend first working independently and then touching base with your partner/group in order to compare/share.
- FYI: Using your Chromebooks is allowed--don't fall into the trap, though!--, and dictionaries are available on one of the back shelves.
*DURING THIS TIME, I WILL CONTINUE CALLING STUDENTS UP TO THE FRONT TABLE FOR CONFERENCING.*
*ONCE WE ARE A LITTLE WAYS INTO THIS CHUNK OF TIME, I WILL MODEL VIA A THINK-ALOUD.*
*ONCE WE ARE A LITTLE WAYS INTO THIS CHUNK OF TIME, I WILL MODEL VIA A THINK-ALOUD.*
--If time permits you to do so, engage in free reading.
Transition
--Please pick up a "Final Countdown" sheet from the front table.
Closure -- The Final Countdown (last 5 mins.)
--In the time permitted, complete the sheet to the best of your ability so that I can get a snapshot of how we did today and where we should head next.
Before You Leave
--Fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via a cord.
On the backburner:
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 this Thursday (10/24). Make sure to attend "Membean Monday" as per policy if you did not meet the requirements during this window of time. (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
--Complete another Membean training cycle until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM next Thursday (10/31). (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 three weeks from today! My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM this Thursday (10/24). Make sure to attend "Membean Monday" as per policy if you did not meet the requirements during this window of time. (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
--Complete another Membean training cycle until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM next Thursday (10/31). (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 three weeks from today! My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Finish close reading/annotating your assigned section of “The Masque…” (SEE DIRECTIONS IN BLOG POST TITLED "DIRECTIONS FOR CLOSE READING/ANNOTATING OF 'THE MASQUE...'") and otherwise continue working with the short story with understandings/ideas from today in mind. Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT CLASS (Friday, 10/25).
--Please 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!
--Please 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"
