Monday, 08th Learning Goal: I will understand the functions of the parts of speech and establish prior knowledge of writing skills while reflecting on the “big ideas” Minds On: Word sort Action: Parts of Speech. Formative writing task on the "big ideas" - What do you believe in? What would you fight for? Consolidation: Write three/3 sentences and label the parts of speech! (this is also your exit card! Stretch this Sentence... "The dog sat on the step" On Friday we will see what we have! Points will be given for the most ambitious and grammatically correct sentence! Tuesday, 09th - Components of a Short Story Learning Goal: I will examine the components of a short story and begin to apply my understanding Minds On: NOUNS! (and verbs....) You must write 5 sentences and trade with a partner. Your partner needs to highlight, circle, underline the four parts of speech we studied yesterday! Be prepared to share! Action: A bit more grammar. Components of a short story poster challenge... A very short story...Apply what you now know about the parts of a short story to plot your own plot graph for the film "For the Birds" Consolidation: Write a very short story! Homework for Thursday! Look up Myopic/Myopia and Myopathy Wednesday, 10th - IB Info Session - Course Selection **Bring your questions!!! Thursday, 11th - "The Flowers" by Alice Walker Learning Goal: I will apply my understanding of the elements of short stories by reading "The Flowers" Minds On: Poster sharing. A very short story...Plotting "For the Birds" Action: Read "The Flowers" by Alice Walker Consolidation: Can you write a very short story? Friday, 12th - "The Flowers Learning Goal: I will continue to examine "The Flowers" Minds On: Grammar!!!! Some videos and homophones Action: "The Flowers" discussion and analysis - let's look at some new vocab... Consolidation: Share you very short story! Monday, 15th - Family Day Tuesday, 16th - "The Flowers" Learning Goal: I will continue to examine plot structure and character development while developing my annotation skills Minds On: Grammar! Those pesky homophones! Action: Annotation walk through and complete questions Consolidation: Discussion Wednesday, 17th - "The Flowers" Learning Goal: I will continue to examine plot structure and character development while developing my annotation skills. Minds On: Why annotate? Let's make a plan! Action: "The Flowers" annotation and questions Myopic - Nearsightedness. Lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight Consolidation: One challenge with annotating?
Thursday, 18th - "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl Learning Goal: I will examine the use of symbols, character development, and how authors create suspense. Minds On: Commas and semi-colons Pick a character, any character... Action: Finish annotating "TF". Look for symbols. WE DID NOT GET TO THIS TODAY... Read "LTTS" and complete annotation independently. How do authors develop characters. Group character chart analysis. Consolidation: Challenges with developing characters? Friday, 19th - "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl Learning Goal: I will examine the use of symbols, character development, and how authors create suspense. Minds On: Finish annotating "TF". Look for symbols. Action: Read "LTTS" and complete. How do authors develop characters. Group character chart analysis. Consolidation: Challenges with developing characters? HOMEWORK: Complete ALL "The Flowers" questions for MONDAY!!! Monday, 22nd - "Lamb to the Slaughter" Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the elements of a short story by examining character development and literary devices. Minds On: Homework check! Miss Crowe will come around and mark whether or not you have completed all questions. Take up "The Flowers" questions Recap "LTTS" - Divide a piece of chart paper into four/4 sections. Illustrate the 1)Exposition, 2)Rising Action, 3)Climax, and 4)Falling Action without using any words! Action: Review how authors develop characters and complete chart. Complete "LTTS" questions. Consolidation: Challenges with developing characters? Tuesday, 23rd - "The Lady or the Tiger" Learning Goal: I will continue to develop my understanding of the elements of a short story. Minds On: Literary Devices posters! (apply to "LTTS") Action: Using your strategies for reading and annotating increasingly difficult texts read "The Lady or the Tiger" independently and complete the questions. Keep quiet once you have finished reading. Consolidation: Which door? What directions would you give?
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Sharecropper: A farmer that pays rent by giving up some of his crops.
Noose: loop of rope used to hang a person. Plow-line: piece of rope used when ploughing Lynching: To execute without due process of law, especially to hang, as by a mob GRAMMAR!
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Wednesday, 24th - "The Lady or the Tiger"
On we missed...
Alliteration:The use of the same beginning sounds in a series of words. This poetic device is used to add a melodious effect. Ex: Sleepy students snore while testy teachers teach.
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the elements of a short story by examining literary devices
Minds On: Quick recap of homework
Action: You get to read our last short story "The Lady or the Tiger"
This is an independent reading task and to be completed by yourself! DO NOT spoil the ending for your classmates!
Complete questions attached to the story.
Consolidation: Choose 5 literary devices and find an example for each from "TLOTT" - Be prepared to share with the class!
Get your test review!!!
Thursday, 25th - Test Review and ISU intro
Friday, 26th - Short Story Test!!!
On we missed...
Alliteration:The use of the same beginning sounds in a series of words. This poetic device is used to add a melodious effect. Ex: Sleepy students snore while testy teachers teach.
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the elements of a short story by examining literary devices
Minds On: Quick recap of homework
Action: You get to read our last short story "The Lady or the Tiger"
This is an independent reading task and to be completed by yourself! DO NOT spoil the ending for your classmates!
Complete questions attached to the story.
Consolidation: Choose 5 literary devices and find an example for each from "TLOTT" - Be prepared to share with the class!
Get your test review!!!
Thursday, 25th - Test Review and ISU intro
Friday, 26th - Short Story Test!!!
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