Jump Off
--Please find your name card in the circle and sit in the corresponding desk.
--Please spend the first few minutes of class preparing for today's discussion by doing the following:
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
Discussion (cont.) -- Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death"
--Next class, a multiple choice and short-ish answer assessment will take place. The assessment aims to measure the following:
--Please find your name card in the circle and sit in the corresponding desk.
--Please spend the first few minutes of class preparing for today's discussion by doing the following:
- review your halfsheet titled "Title Analysis"
- respond to one of the questions on the slide that I am about to project, making sure to refer specifically to the text
Good luck!
S. the C.
S. the C.
--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.
--agenda/HW
Discussion (cont.) -- Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death"
- your ability to hit the targets inherent within the "Reading Literature Like a Champ!" Framework
- For example, the framework notes that "English 10 Honors students...comprehend...[the] basic plot" of stories studied. A "fair game" multiple choice question, then, might ask the following (providing four options from which to choose):
- What happens when Prince Prospero confronts the masked figure?
- Additionally, the framework notes that "English 10 Honors students...notic[e] literary devices, techniques, concepts, etc. in action and draw...conclusions about potential authorial purpose(s)." The framework also notes that "English 10 Honors students...create truly complex theme statements (central ideas)." A "fair game" short answer question, then, might ask the following:
- How does Edgar Allan Poe use symbolism to develop a theme of the story?
- how well you closely read and re-read the story
- how well you engaged in our discussions of the story
--today's discussion protocol reviewed
--students share ideas from today's discussion preparation time ("Title Analysis" and questions from the "Final Countdown"), the discussion preparation block last time (ARCHITECTURE, BLOOD, etc.), and annotations from close reading as per protocol--I encourage a "deeper dig" via prompting, follow-up questions, etc.
--On your index card, ...
--students share ideas from today's discussion preparation time ("Title Analysis" and questions from the "Final Countdown"), the discussion preparation block last time (ARCHITECTURE, BLOOD, etc.), and annotations from close reading as per protocol--I encourage a "deeper dig" via prompting, follow-up questions, etc.
- I WILL CONTINUE ASSESSING CONTRIBUTIONS VIA THE "DISCUSSION CONTRIBUTION RATING SCALE".
Transition
--Re-column the desks and pick up each of the following from the front table:
--Re-column the desks and pick up each of the following from the front table:
- an index card
- your "Final Countdown" sheet
--On your index card, ...
- write your first and last name at the top of the lined side.
- craft a meaningful and complex theme statement for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" on the lines. The following questions might help you get started:
- What does Poe want readers to learn/understand about the "big ideas" that emerge in his story?
- What seems to be Poe's "thesis" about human nature/why people do what they do, say what they say,etc.?
- fill in the empty areas of the triangle to the best of your ability so that I can get a snapshot of how we did today and where we should head next.
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday (11/7). DUE TO RECENT ISSUES WITH GOOGLE ACCOUNT LOGINS, I AM ADDING TOGETHER THE "STATS" FROM LAST WEEK'S REPORT AND THIS WEEK'S REPORT. (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.
Writing
--Continually improve your Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay. Conferences will continue occurring until I have had a chance to meet with everyone, and a score will be reported as a 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 1.5 weeks from today! My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Review your notes for “The Masque…”. Be prepared for an assessment (SEE INFORMATION INCLUDED EARLIER IN BLOG POST) and/or more discussion about the reading NEXT class (Wednesday, 11/6).
--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:
--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
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
- tablet
- first Grammar Hammer
- continuing to add to "Interest Inventory"--selecting an initial research topic
- writing an initial claim for the essential question(s) and posting on the greenboard
