ENGLISH II
Dec 13, 2015
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January 5
Target: I can identify literary terms in a text.
Agenda: Introduce new terms and take notes Tangerine activity and worksheet Prediction activity and worksheet Read flashback and add in the examples
from the book.
FLIP TO THE LAST PAGE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK TO RECORD ALL OF OUR LIT. TERMS
Title it: Literary Terms
Write down the terms from the next slide. Leave a space for the example from the
book.
TERMS TO KNOW
A simile is a comparison between two unlike things, using like or as.
Example:
A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things, in which one thing is said to be another.
Example:
Imagery is the use of descriptive or figurative language to create word pictures.
Example:
TERMS
Flashback: When a story refers back to scene that happened in the past.
Example:
Inference: An educated guess. Example:
Prediction: A guess about what will happen next based on the information.
Example:
JANUARY 12
Target: I can identify literary terms in a text.
Agenda: Grammar Practice with nouns Read prologue and find terms Flashback questions Term Practice Term Foreshadow Read and explain the foreshadow in an ACE
prompt.
YOU WILL READ AND DISCUSS THE PROLOGUE TOGETHER AS A CLASS.
WRITE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS OR POINTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF YOUR DOUBLE-ENTRY JOURNAL.
ON THE RIGHT SIDE, WRITE ANSWERS OR DESCRIPTIONS AS YOUR CLASS READS THE TEXT.
Who are the characters and their relationships?
What happens in the plot?
What is the setting? Flashback (a sudden and vivid memory of an event in the
past)
From what point of view is the novel written?1st, 2nd, 3rd
JANUARY 14
Target: I can identifying foreshadowing.
Agenda: Quiz Warm-up questions Foreshadowing in “Lion King” Read and identify foreshadowing.
JOURNAL
In the last paragraph on page 4, Paul says, “The zombie was locked out.” In your double-entry journal make some predictions about who or what the zombie might be.
In your double-entry journal, summarize what you know about the novel based on your reading and discussion of the prologue.
FORESHADOW
the use of clues to hint at what is going to happen later in the plot
In your notebook write down three uses of foreshadow in the text.
ACE
Analyze how the text uses foreshadowing to help the reader predict what will happen in the story.
Answer:
Cite:
Explain:
FEBRUARY 10
Target: I can write a memo using point of view
Agenda: Review literary terms on Quizlet Review August 21 Write a memo using point of view Double Entry Journal • Falshback activity using movie
FEBRUARY 13
Target: I can identify foreshadowing in a text.
Agenda:
Reread chapter 28 and complete journal
Foreshadowing activity
Quiz over literary terms next Friday.
DOUBLE ENTRY JOURANL
Reread Paul’s entry for Monday, August 28. Write the following four topics on the left side of your journal. Then, using complete sentences, write what you believe to be the five most important pieces of information on the right side of the double-entry journal, focusing on these topics:
• The main events of the entry • Joey • Erik’s nature
2/24/15
Target: I can identify characterization and foreshadowing in a text.
Agenda: Bell Ringer- Grammar Read next passage and track Paul’s character
and foreshadowing. Add foreshadowing and characterization to the
packet. Exit Activity: Create your own character using
the characterization techniques and draw a picture or use character generator.
Share
2/26/15
Target: I can identify literary elements in a text.
Agenda: Bell Ringer: Contractions Study literary terms on quizlet (15 min.)
Race! Read passage and practice finding literary
terms. Model and practice Watch video (work on any work you are
missing.)
3/4/15
Target: I can identify literary elements in a text.
Agenda: Finish Quiz 15 min. silent reading September 1-5 Movie analysis
3/16/15
Target: I can write a compare and contrast essay.
Agenda: Grammar: singular and plural
Go over questions form last class. Review questions first 10 Begin outline
3/18/15
I can write a compare and contrast essay
Agenda: Grammar Essay writing Reading next pages with sticky notebook
4/7/15
Target: I can identify parts of speech.
Agenda: Read pages silently (15 min) complete two
sticky notes Parts of speech notes (conjunctions) Webquest
4/20/15 I can identify Paul’s feelings in the reading.
Agenda: Bell Ringer Read pages 133-144 Explain Paul’s feelings from pages 133-144.
Track with evidence Write paragraph
Read passage*Cause and effectHighlight causes and effectsExit Slip:What are the causes of Paul’s feelings on pages 133-144.
4/22/15
Bell Ringer (10 min) Read passage about Water Cycle *Summary Highlight Main point and details (10 min. ) Complete the summary organizer (5 min.)
Read your section of Tangerine and complete the summary graphic organizer. (20 min)
Write a summary paragraph using your organizer. (7 min)
Watch documentary and complete a summary organizer.
SUMMARY PAGES
Alejandro Page 145-150 Gervacio Page 151-155 Sunmeng 155-160 Anahi 160-168 Abial 168-170 Jim 170-176 Gustavo 176-182 Marin 182-186
4/24/15
Target: I can finish a novel and discuss it with a group.
Agenda: Bell Ringer EOC prep/ Tangerine Summary of novel Discussion groups
LITERATURE CIRCLES
1. Read the pages 2. Complete the first two pages as you read.
Be able to answer the questions you write. 3. Complete page 3 when you are finished. 4. Put everything on a PowerPoint
presentation. 5. Create an image to go along with the most
important event of your chapter.
Present next Tuesday. Project is worth 100 points.