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8.1: HOMS Outline Reflection Agenda: Wrap up HOMS/housekeeping/reflection; begin Haroun unit Homework: Finish reading+annotating Rushdie article; submit Group Input Form before 8am tomorrow (no grade penalty if you forget, but you won't be able to have your voice heard if you skip it) TUESDAY 8.2: New Table Group Introductions - Write the full name of each new table group member and 3 fun facts about each Agenda: Passed out and reviewed Haroun packet and calendar Homework: Read Chapter 1 and complete Chapter 1 Bookmark+Sticky Note WEDNESDAY 8.3: Based on your understanding of the context of Rushdie’s life, and your reading of Chapter 1, make predictions for the plot and message of Haroun. Agenda: Rushdie background info; Chapter 1 Discussion Homework: Refer to the Haroun Calendar for reading assignments (Read Ch 2 tonight + complete bookmark and sticky note) THURSDAY 8.4: What's the use of stories that aren't even true? Agenda: Chapter 2 Discussion; Homework: Continue referring to the Haroun Calendar for reading assignments; "Hero's Journey" worksheet due Monday at the start of class (link to right/below ) FRIDAY 8.5: Allusion in Haroun - Review the allusions covered today. What might be the purpose of these allusions in Haroun? OTHER THAN “To make it interesting” Agenda: Ch 3 discussion; Allusion lesson Homework: Continue referring to the Haroun Calendar for reading assignments; "Hero's Journey" worksheet due Monday at the start of class (link to right/below) |
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9.1: Princess Rescue Story Number _[you choose]_. Write your own story—make sure it has been polluted thanks to the efforts of Khattam-Shud! (Page 73) Agenda: Journals passed back; Allegory (see PPT if absent); Ch 4 Discussion Homework: Continue referring to the Haroun Calendar for reading assignments TUESDAY 9.2: In Haroun and the Sea of Stories, ____________ allegorically represents ____________. Fill in the blanks then explain in one or two sentences. Agenda: Ch 5 Discussion Homework: Continue referring to the Haroun Calendar for reading assignments WEDNESDAY 9.3: Communicating Differently - In Chapter 5 we learn that Floating Gardeners and Plentimaw fishes communicate differently. What is a real-world lesson that this allegory is trying to communicate? Agenda: Ch 6 Discussion; Turned in Ch 1-6 Bookmarks Homework: Continue referring to the Haroun Calendar for reading assignments - This would be a great time to get caught up on reading if you are behind! THURSDAY 9.4: Describe a character - Think of a character from a book, movie, or other medium. Describe them using adjectives and explain your reasoning. - Then, using our notes on Characterization (see PPT if absent), rephrase your initial description to use the word 'characterize' as a verb. Agenda: Characterization lesson (see PPT); Characterization activity on Classkick - code is SWK LNN Homework: Characterization activity will be due tomorrow in class--only 15 minutes of work time so collecting quotes tonight is a good idea. FRIDAY 9.5: Censorship in Haroun: 1. What is censorship? Give a definition in your own words. 2. How do we see the theme of censorship in Haroun? Give specific examples. Agenda: Finished up Characterization activity - finish over the weekend if you were unable to complete it Homework: Characterization activity due 8am Tuesday |
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Double SS today TUESDAY 12.1: Write a 5ish sentence paragraph to your family asking them to buy a new pet of your choice. 12.2: What type of rhetorical appeal is used in this ad? Explain your answer. Agenda: Lesson on Rhetoric and the Rhetorical Triangle (Ethos Logos Pathos) - see PPT Homework: Annotate this article on Rhetoric - due Monday Dec 2nd WEDNESDAY 12.3: In-Class Essay Practice Agenda: In-Class Essay Practice - if you were absent this is technically excused but it would be a good idea to make this up so you can get feedback before your real In Class Essay next week. Please email me as soon as possible to set that up. Homework: Rhetoric Article Annotation due Monday Dec 2nd - THURSDAY 11.4: Thanksgiving break! FRIDAY 11.5: Thanksgiving break! |
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13.1: With your table group, create a visual metaphor for the rhetorical triangle. Draw and label your metaphor with a one-sentence explanation for each of the 3 parts. Agenda: Review Rhetorical triangle; Rhetoric assignment on Teams; In-class essay feedback (see PPT for specifics) Homework: Rhetoric assignment due on Teams start of class tomorrow; In-class Haroun essay Wednesday TUESDAY 13.2: Preparation for in-class essay (Write down how you will prepare before tomorrow) Agenda: Preparation time for tomorrow's in-class essay Homework: Prepare for tomorrow's essay! WEDNESDAY 13.3: In-Class Essay Reflection - How do you think you did, and why? What helped you best to prepare? What skills do you need to keep working on? How did you feel during the essay? (If you did not do this essay today, leave a space and come back to it once you make up the essay. You will lose points if you skip it.) Agenda: In-Class Haroun Essay Homework: None THURSDAY 13.4: Connotation and Denotation - Write an example sentence that illustrates a the denotative similarities between “cheap” and “inexpensive” but also the connotative difference between the two. 13.5 "Immigrants" vs. "Refugees" - How have we seen the issue of immigration play out recently in the US? Agenda: Took notes on Diction (see right/below); Watched segment on refugees and filled out "Connotation and Denotation Worksheet" - Please see me for details if absent; Took notes on Propaganda Techniques (see right/below) Homework: None FRIDAY Agenda: All SS today! Homework: None |