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6/13-6/14 |
Review for final exam FINAL SHORT ANSWERS RUBRIC: Final 2018 Rubric.docx |
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6/11-6/12 |
Review for final exam: FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2018.pdf KITES & MOTIF CHART ARE DUE: Kite Runner Motif Chart.docx |
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6/7-6/8 |
Goal: SWBAT exercise their understanding of major themes and plot from The Kite Runner by taking quiz on final chapters. Continue kite projects |
Finish working on Kite Projects |
6/5-6/6 |
Goal: SWBAT exercise their understanding of major themes and plot from The Kite Runner by taking quiz on final chapters. Finish KR movie Continue kite projects |
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6/1-6/4 |
Goal: SWBAT exercise their understanding of major themes and plot from The Kite Runner by reviewing the novel. Discuss final chapters of novel Quiz on chp 21-25 Watch KR movie Begin Kite Projects: Kite Runner Project.docx Kite Project Template: Kite Project Template.pdf |
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5/30-5/31 |
Goal: SWBAT identify major scenes and quotes in the novel and complete the final chapter. COMPLETE MOTIF CHART FOR KITE PROJECT! Theme Analysis: Theme Analysis Organizers PDF.pdf Symbol Analysis: Symbol Analysis Organizers PDF.pdf Chapter 25 Analysis: Chapter 25 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 25! QUIZ ON CHAPTERS 21-25 NEXT CLASS!!! |
5/25-5/29 |
Goal: SWBAT identify major scenes and quotes in the novel and show their understanding by answering discussion questions. Vocab Unit 3 quiz "Evaluating the Characters": The Kite Runner Evaluating the Characters.pdf Chapter 24 Analysis: Chapter 24 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 24! |
5/23-5/24 |
Goal: SWBAT identify major themes in the novel and show their understanding by answering discussion questions. Vocab Unit 3 review Chapter 21-22 Analysis Questions: KR Chapter 21-22 Analysis.pdf Chapter 23 Analysis: Chapter 23 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 23! Vocab unit 3 quiz next class! |
5/21-5/22 |
Goal: SWBAT identify major themes in the novel and show their understanding by answering discussion questions. Vocab Unit 3:Kite Runner Vocab 3.docx Analyzing Quotes:Analyzing Quotes 2.pdf Plot Map: Kite Runner Plot Map.pdf Study guide: The Kite Runner Study Questions Ch. 21-25.docx Chapters 21-22 Analysis: Chapters 21-22 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 21-22! |
5/17-5/18 |
Goal: SWBAT identify major themes in the novel and show their understanding by answering discussion questions. Vocab Quiz Unit 2 Chapters 18-20 Analysis: Chapters 18-20 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 18-20! |
5/15-5/16 |
Goal: SWBAT identify major themes in the novel and show their understanding by answering discussion questions. Review Vocab Unit 2 "Father-Son Bond": The Father Son Bond- KR.pdf Study Guide:The Kite Runner Study Questions Ch. 15-20.docx Chapters 14-17 Analysis: Chapters 14-17 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 14-17! Vocab unit 2 quiz next class! |
5/11-5/14 |
Goal: SWBAT identify major themes in the novel and show their understanding by answering discussion questions. Vocab Unit 2: Kite Runner Vocab 2.docx Chapter 10 & 11 Close Reading: 1. Close Reading Organizer Chapter 10.docx 1. Close Reading Organizer Chapter 11.docx Chapters 12 & 13 Analysis: Chapters 12-13 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 12-13! |
5/9-5/10 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze major scenes and quotes from the novel to show evidence for themes and motifs present so far. Quiz on Vocab Unit 1 Study Guide:The Kite Runner Study Questions Ch. 10-14.docx Chapters 10 & 11 Analysis: Chapters 10-11 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 10-11! |
5/3-5/8 |
Goal: SWBAT exercise knowledge of new vocabulary and analyze major scenes and quotes from the novel so far. "Amir & Hassan":The Kite Runner Amir_Hassan Drawing.docx KR Study Guide Chapters 6-9":The Kite Runner Study Questions Ch. 6-9 .docx Chapters 6 & 7 Analysis: Chapters 6-7 Analysis.pptx Chapters 8 & 9 Analysis: Chapters 8-9 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 6-9! Vocab unit 1 quiz next class! |
5/1-5/2 |
Goal: SWBAT identify how geography, events, and change in culture has influenced the history and people of Afghanistan. KR Vocab Unit 1: Kite Runner Vocab 1 .docx KR Study Guide Chp 1-5: The Kite Runner Study Questions Ch.1-5.docx Chapter 1 Analysis:Chapter 1 Analysis.pptx Chapters 2-5 Analysis: Chapters 2-5 Analysis.pptx |
READ CHAPTERS 1-5! |
4/27-4/30 |
Goal: SWBAT identify how geography, events, and change in culture has influenced the history and people of Afghanistan. Present group projects |
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4/25-4/26 | Goal: SWBAT identify how geography, events, and change in culture has influenced the history and people of Afghanistan. Continue working in groups on introductory research due next class |
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4/23-4/24 | Goal: SWBAT identify how geography, events, and change in culture has influenced the history and people of Afghanistan. Group anticipatory research: Kite Runner Introductory Research.pdf The Kite Runner PDF:The Kite Runner PDF.pdf
KITE RUNNER RESOURCES: Character list:The Kite Runner Characters.pdf Glossary of Foreign Terms:Farsi Word Guide.pdf |
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4/19-4/20 | Goal: SWBAT analyze and understand the themes in their chosen memoir. Students will also be able to write a personal narrative that uses a variety of descriptive and storytelling techniques. Begin rough draft of personal memoir Pair/share to edit Complete cover art- print if time |
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4/17-4/18 | Goal: SWBAT analyze and understand the themes in their chosen memoir. Students will also be able to write a personal narrative that uses a variety of descriptive and storytelling techniques. Use brainstorming sheets to complete "seed of watermelon" Begin plotting memoir |
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4/13-4/16 |
Goal: SWBAT identify and select an important social issue exhibited in their chosen memoir and create a persuasive campaign for presentation. Present "Taking a Stand Projects" Complete Peer Feedback forms |
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4/11-4/12 | Goal: SWBAT identify and select an important social issue exhibited in their chosen memoir and create a persuasive campaign for presentation. Continue working in groups to complete "Taking a Stand" on Google Classroom Complete PSA, print media, and social media campaign |
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4/9-4/10 | Goal: SWBAT identify and select an important social issue exhibited in their chosen memoir and create a persuasive campaign for presentation. Work in groups to complete "Taking a Stand" on Google Classroom Begin researching |
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Spring Break 4/5-4/6 half days | ||
3/28-3/29 | Goal: SWBAT analyze and understand the themes in their chosen memoir. Students will also be able to write a personal narrative that uses a variety of descriptive and storytelling techniques. Complete journals Finish reading |
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3/26-3/27 | Goal: SWBAT analyze and understand the themes in their chosen memoir. Students will also be able to write a personal narrative that uses a variety of descriptive and storytelling techniques. Complete journals Finish reading |
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3/20-3/23 |
Snow days 3/21-3/22 Goal: SWBAT analyze and understand the themes in their chosen memoir. Students will also be able to write a personal narrative that uses a variety of descriptive and storytelling techniques.Complete Memoir News Article on Google Classroom Preview personal narrative assignment Begin brainstorming sheet |
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3/16-3/19 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and understand the concept of “show not tell” and write their own short description for a picture memoir. Reading time Review "show not tell" strategies Begin Picture Memoir |
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3/14-3/15 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and understand the concept of “six word memoirs” and write their own. Six Word Memoir Article:Six Word Memoir Article.docx TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8zY0oAdQrs Brainstorming Sheet: Writing Micro Memoirs.pdf |
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3/12-3/13 |
Goal: SWBAT comprehend and analyze nonfiction memoirs/vignettes in reading stations with groups Reading stations activity (see Google Classroom for excerpts)-Reading a Short Memoir Reading Stations.pdf Reading q's for choice memoir (see Google Classroom) |
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3/6-3/9 |
3/7-3/8 snow days Goal: SWBAT consult credible sources to gather information regarding a unit on memoirs. Select 1 memoir to read for this unit: Memoir Unit.pdf See Google Classroom for pdfs of books Setup personal journals to keep throughout the unit:Journal Assignment.pdf Complete Memoir Webquest Take Memoir notes:Intro to Memoir Notes.pdf Memoir Notes: Intro to Memoir Presentation.pptx |
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3/2-3/5 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and evaluate their understanding of Macbeth by completing a unit project. Present Macbeth projects |
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2/28-3/1 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and evaluate their understanding of Macbeth by completing a unit project. Continue Macbeth projects |
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2/26-2/27 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and evaluate their understanding of Macbeth by completing a unit project. Choose 1 project to complete: Macbeth End of Unit Assessment Options.pdf |
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2/22-2/23 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and evaluate their understanding of Macbeth by viewing the movie. View parts of Macbeth movie & answer discussion questions |
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2/20-2/21 |
Goal: SWBAT illustrate their understanding of Macbeth by taking the unit exam. Macbeth Test! 2B- test next class due to assembly. |
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2/15-2/16 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and evaluate their understanding of Macbeth by reviewing the play and vocabulary words to prepare for the unit test. Finish reading Act V, complete study guide, and Anticipation guide Finish Plot Map Review for test next class |
Macbeth test next class! |
2/13-2/14 |
Goal: SWBAT compare and contrast the development of Macbeth as a character before and after the three witches tell him his prophecy. Act V Anticipation Guide: Macbeth Anticipation Guide V.docx Act V Vocab: Macbeth Act V Vocabulary Crossword.pdf |
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2/9-2/12 |
Goal: SWBAT compare and contrast the development of Macbeth as a character before and after the three witches tell him his prophecy. Finish reading Act IV and complete study guide Complete Plot Map: Plot Map.docx Plot Structure of a Tragedy.pdf Complete Act IV Wrap-Up: Act Wrap Up(1).pdf |
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2/7-2/8 |
Goal: SWBAT compare and contrast the development of Macbeth as a character before and after the three witches tell him his prophecy. Act IV Vocab: Act IV Vocab.pdf Act IV & V Study Guide:Macbeth Act IV & V Study Guide.pdf Begin reading Act IV Complete Apparition Pamphlet: Macbeth Apparition Pamphlet.docx Macbeth Apparition Pamphlet 2.docx |
Finish Apparition Pamphlet for HW if not complete in class |
2/5-2/6 |
Goal: SWBAT examine the downfall of Macbeth throughout Act III, as well as the development of other main characters. SWBAT compare and contrast the development of Macbeth as a character before and after the three witches tell him his prophecy. Finish reading Act III and study guide Complete Anticipation Guide Complete Act III Wrap-up: Act Wrap Up(1).pdf |
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2/1-2/2 |
Goal: SWBAT examine the downfall of Macbeth throughout Act III as the turning point to the play, as well as the development of other characters that surround him at his banquet. Begin reading Act III and complete study guide View Banquet scene from movie |
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1/30-1/31 |
GOAL: SWBAT examine the downfall of Macbeth throughout Act III, as well as the development of other main characters. Quiz on Act I and Act II reading Act III Vocab: Macbeth Act III Vocab.pdf Act III Anticipation Guide: Act III Anticipation Guide.pdf |
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1/26-1/29 |
GOAL: SWBAT understand the character development and setting of Act II in Macbeth by completing study guide questions. Act II Wrap-Up:Act Wrap Up(1).pdf Review Act I & Act II for quiz next class |
Quiz next class on Act I & II reading |
1/24-1/25 |
GOAL: SWBAT understand the character development and setting of Act II in Macbeth by completing study guide questions. Quiz on Act I & II Vocab Read Act II of Macbeth and complete study questions Act II & III Study Guide: Macbeth Act II & III Study Guide.pdf |
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1/22-1/23 |
GOAL: SWBAT understand the character development and setting of Act II in Macbeth by completing study guide questions. Finish reading Act I Complete Act I Wrap-Up:Act Wrap Up.pdf Act II vocab activity: Macbeth Act II Vocab.pdf |
Quiz next class on Act I & Act II vocab |
1/18-1/19 |
GOAL: SWBAT understand the character development and setting of Act I in Macbeth by completing study guide questions. Begin reading Act 1 of Macbeth and complete study questions Character Chart, Plot Diagram, & Map: Main Characters in Macbeth.pdf Plot Structure of a Tragedy.pdf Macbeth Map.pdf Act I Study Questions: Macbeth Act I Study Guide.pdf MACBETH PDF: macbeth_no_fear_script.pdf |
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1/16-1/17 |
GOAL: SWBAT understand the character development and setting of Act I in Macbeth by completing study guide questions. Continue Intro to Macbeth notes from previous class Macbeth Anticipation Guide: Macbeth Anticipation Guide Act I.pdf Macbeth Act I Vocab: Act I Vocabulary Chart.pdf |
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1/11-1/12 |
Goal: SWBAT understand Shakespeare's background and the Globe Theatre by researching individual topics to teach to a small group. Present "Let's Talk Shakespeare" projects to class Intro to Macbeth Powerpoint:Intro to Macbeth .pptx Frame notes: Intro to Macbeth Frame Notes.pdf |
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1/9-1/10 |
Goal: SWBAT understand Shakespeare's background and the Globe Theatre by researching individual topics to teach to a small group. Continue working on projects |
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1/3-1/8 |
Snow days 1/4, 1/5 Goal: SWBAT understand Shakespeare's background and the Globe Theatre by researching individual topics to teach to a small group. Intro to Shakespeare: Let’s Talk Shakespeare .pdf |
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WINTER BREAK | |
12/7-12/20 | Independent reading continuation- see google classroom for all activities | |
12/5-12/6 |
Goal: SWBAT exemplify their understanding of types of setting and author's purpose and apply them to their independent reading novels. Journal Prompts due at end of class: Independent Reading Journal Prompts.pdf Reading conferences |
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11/30-12/4 |
Goal: SWBAT exemplify their understanding of types of setting and author's purpose and apply them to their independent reading novels. Setting & Author's Style ppt: Setting and Author's Style.pdf Practice: handout in class |
Setting & Author's Style due next class |
11/28-11/29 |
Goal: SWBAT exemplify their understanding of types of perspectives in point of view and apply them to their independent reading novels as well as evaluate effective perspectives in a text. Point of View ppt: Point of View Mini-Lesson.pptx Practice: handout in class |
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11/16-11/17 |
Goal: SWBAT exemplify their understanding of their independent reading novels by journaling their thoughts and questions. Journal prompts: Independent Reading Journal Prompts.pdf |
Journals due next class |
11/14-11/15 |
Goal: SWBAT exemplify their understanding of types of characters and apply them to their independent reading novels as well as evaluate opening lines of a text. Characters & Opening Lines ppt:Characterization & Opening Lines.pdf Practice: handout in class |
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11/8-11/13 |
Goal: SWBAT exemplify their understanding of reading strategies and apply them to their independent reading novels. Reading Strategies Readings for class: |
Use 2 reading strategies on independent reading book and record on a separate sheet of paper. FINAL DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE NEXT CLASS!! |
11/6-11/7 |
Goal: SWBAT understand the qualities behind a hero/villain while researching and writing their first essay. Peer-edit rough drafts Make final edits |
Final draft due: A day: 11/14 B day: 11/15 MUST BE PRINTED! |
11/2-11/3 |
INDEPENDENT READING BOOK & FORMS DUE TODAY Goal: SWBAT understand the qualities behind a hero/villain while researching and writing their first essay. Complete Rough Draft- INCLUDE ALL CRITERIA (MLA, QUOTES, WORKS CITED) |
Rough Draft due next class |
10/31-11/1 |
Goal: SWBAT understand the qualities behind a hero/villain while researching and writing their first essay. Complete "Thesis, Quotes, & Notes" on Google Classroom Expand to Outline |
Finish "Thesis, Quotes, & Notes" |
10/27-10/30 |
Goal: SWBAT understand the qualities behind a hero/villain while researching and writing their first essay. Complete Article Organizers for each source on Google Classroom |
Finish Article Organizers |
10/25-10/26 |
Goal: SWBAT evaluate their understanding of Beowulf by taking the Beowulf pt 2 quiz. Students will also understand the qualities behind a hero/villain while researching for their first essay. Complete quiz Begin research essay assignment:Hero:Villain Essay.pdf Complete "Research Topic & Thesis" on Google Classroom Find 3 sources to use for essay- ONE ARTICLE MUST BE FROM DATABASE |
Find 3 sources |
10/23-10/24 |
Goal: SWBAT evaluate their understanding of Beowulf by reviewing for the Beowulf pt 2 quiz. Commonlit.org reading & questions Review for Beowulf part 2 quiz Independent Reading Unit: |
STUDY FOR QUIZ!! |
10/18-10/20 |
Goal: SWBAT evaluate their understanding of Beowulf through class discussion and guided reading questions, as well as explore the details of each character. Complete commonlit.org reading Read and complete study guide for "The Death of Beowulf" and "Mourning Beowulf" |
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10/16-10/17 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze and interpret the change in the characters in Beowulf and their motivations by reading “The Death of Beowulf” and “Beowulf’s Last Battle” and showing their comprehension. Complete commonlit.org assignment Continue "Monsters" assignment reality of monsters.pdfRead and complete study guide for "The Death of Beowulf" and "Mourning Beowulf" |
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10/12-10/13 |
Goal: SWBAT evaluate their understanding of Beowulf through class discussion and guided reading questions, as well as explore the details of each character. Read and complete study guide for "Beowulf's Last Battle" Beowulf- Beowulf's Last Battle.pdf |
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10/10-10/11 |
PSATs Goal: SWBAT evaluate their understanding of Beowulf through class discussion and guided reading questions, as well as explore the details of each character. Read and complete study guide for "The Battle with Grendel's Mother" Beowulf- The Battle with Grendel's Mother.pdf |
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10/6-10/9 |
Goal: SWBAT evaluate their understanding of Beowulf through class discussion and guided reading questions, as well as explore the details of each character. PSAT Pre-Admin View Interviews |
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10/4-10/5 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze the characters in Beowulf and their motivations by preparing a television interview with the characters. Complete reading and questions on Commonlit.org "If We Must Die" Continue Interview with Grendel's Mom Project (see above) |
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10/2-10/3 |
Goal: SWBAT analyze the characters in Beowulf and their motivations by preparing a television interview with the characters. Continue Interview with Grendel's Mom Project (see above) |
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9/28-9/29 |
Goal: SWBAT assess their comprehension after reading “Grendel’s Mother” and prepare a television interview with the character. Quiz on Beowulf Part 1 (vocabulary, reading so far, and characters) Interview with Grendel's Mom Project: Interview With Grendel’s Mother.docx |
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9/26-9/27 |
Goal: SWBAT understand and explore literary devices such as alliteration and caesura and assess their comprehension while reading “Grendel’s Mother” Read & complete study guide for "Grendel's Mother":Beowulf- Grendel's Mother.pdf Review for quiz on vocabulary, reading so far, and characters |
Review for quiz!!!!!! |
9/20-9/25 |
Goal:SWBAT understand and explore literary devices such as alliteration and caesura and assess their comprehension while reading “The Battle with Grendel” Review Anglo-Saxon literary devices:Beowulf Literary Devices.pdf Read & complete study guide for "The Battle with Grendel":Beowulf- The Battle with Grendel.pdf Creative writing assignment "Battle Poem": BeowulfCreativeWritingProject.pdf |
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9/18-9/19 |
GOAL:SWBAT understand the elements of an epic and recognize shared characteristics of a hero through different cultures throughout our reading. Continue reading "Beowulf" Beowulf- Beowulf.pdf Complete study guide Write your own heroic résumé |
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9/14-9/15 |
GOAL:SWBAT understand the elements of an epic and recognize shared characteristics of a hero through different cultures throughout our reading. Scop Activity/discussion Character Chart-Beowulf character chart.docx Beowulf vocabulary:Beowulf Vocabulary.pptx Vocab.docx Beowulf Study Guide- Beowulf Study Guide.docx Begin reading Beowulf "Grendel"-Beowulf- Grendel.pdf |
Complete vocab sentences |
9/12-9/13 |
GOAL: SWBAT understand the elements of an epic and explore the use of literary devices such as kennings. Understand background knowledge on The Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods Historical Background- The Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods.pdf Read pgs 28-29 "The Epic" The Epic (Text).pdf Characteristics of an epic hero.pdf Complete "The Epic" guide for pages 28-29 above:The Epic.pdf "What is a kenning?" Assignment:KENNINGS.pdf |
Finish Kenning web if not done in class |
9/8-9/11 |
GOAL: SWBAT illustrate their understanding of their chosen summer reading book by considering the presented sources to recognize the connecting themes. SUMMER READING! Read article, answer questions & discuss Complete summer reading presentations |
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9/6-9/7 A - B |
GOAL: SWBAT gain an understanding of the course requirements for the year and work cooperatively with their classmates to build a community. Introduction to English Language Arts III Syllabus: LA III Syllabus.pdf Get to know each other ice breakers :) Letter to yourself Discuss SUMMER READING! |
Signed syllabus Summer reading |