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Journal: Describe your first semester of high school in five adjectives. Agenda: Finals debrief; expectation re-setting; Intro to Magical Realism mini-unit (PPT uploaded tomorrow) Homework: None. Please make sure to return Things Fall Apart to the library. 21.2 Journal: Introduce yourself to your new group. Write down a new fact about each table group member. Agenda: Magical Realism - Definitions and examples (review PPT if absent) Homework: None 21.3 Journal: Write a new example of hyperbole the world has never heard before. Agenda: Reading + Notes on The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World (If absent: Email me for note format and/or to check out a textbook) - Finished in class Monday Homework: Make sure your notes on Drowned Man are thorough enough that you can finish reading and notes on Monday in class. Check out Bless Me Ultima from the library. 21.4 Journal: Draw something nice/a smiley face. Agenda: Time for ss/Hotel Rwanda Homework: None, though feel free to get started with Bless Me, Ultima! Reading schedule coming to you Monday. Have a great weekend :) |
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Journal: List the five common elements of Magical Realism. (Could you do this on a quiz? ;)) Agenda: Finish/debrief The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World (Notes checked tomorrow) Homework: Read Bless Me, Ultima - Uno 22.2 Journal: What are your typical strategies for doing your LA reading? Agenda: Magical Realism Quiz; reading strategies; Discuss Uno Homework: Consult the Unit Calendar (right) for the reading schedule. 22.3 Journal: What effect does the use of Spanish in dialogue have on your reading? Agenda: Discuss Dos Homework: Consult the Unit Calendar (right) for the reading schedule. 22.4 Journal: Re-read the discussion/argument between Maria and Gabriel (end of 30, top of 31.) Summarize the debate and explain the related worldview of each person. Agenda: Pop Kahoot quiz :) (not for credit...this time!) Discuss Tres Homework: Consult the Unit Calendar (right) for the reading schedule. Go see the Great Gatsby for extra credit! 22.5 Journal: Friday Free Write! (9 mins! You're amazing! You can do it!) Agenda: Our Lady of Guadalupe readings + Comic strip/Timeline (Email me for assignment if absent!) - Turned in end of class Homework: Reading! |
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Journal: •Re-read the first full paragraph on pg. 57. 1. What interesting literary technique does Anaya use in this paragraph? 2. What is the effect of that technique? Why does Anaya do this? 3. How does this connect to how Antonio sees school? Agenda: Symbolism (Full PPT uploaded tomorrow) Homework: Reading! 23.2 Journal: How is writing magical? (From Antonio's perspective? From your perspective?) Agenda: Begin Symbolic Figure poster group project (link on right); due Thursday Homework: READING ALL OF CH 1-8 HINT HINT; prepare for in-class poster work time 23.3 Journal: How has the war affected Antonio's brothers? Agenda: Ch 1-8 Quiz; Work time on poster group project Homework: Reading; Poster due tomorrow 23.4 Journal: What's up with the golden carp? Agenda: Poster presentations; reading time Homework: Reading! 23.5 Journal: Brainstorm a list of theme concepts and/or theme statements addressed in BMU. Agenda: Diez evidence gathering (worksheet on right; turned in in class); Juxtaposition mini-lesson (PPT on right) Homework: Reading! Nothing else! Have a great, restful break! |
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Journal: In what way(s) are symbols connected to culture? Agenda: Symbolism discussion; introduce Chapter Presentations project (on right; chapter assignments are in document) Homework: Reading 24.2 Journal: What is your favorite movie? Draw a symbol for the movie. Agenda: Motif lecture and activity (PPT to right) Homework: Reading 24.3 Journal: How’s the reading going? Agenda: Finishing motif activity; Reading check ins Homework: Reading~*~ 24.4 Journal: Symbols and/or Motifs in Catorce: Pull one out, connect to theme Agenda: Finishing reading check-ins; Essay Rubric Tracking + Goal Setting (to right) Homework: Catch up on that reading! Chapter presentations start Monday. Please also finish your Goal Setting by Monday. 24.5 Journal: What is “dangerous” about using resources like Sparknotes? Homework: Chapter presentations start Monday! |
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Journal: Introduce yourself to your new tablemates and write down a new fun fact about each. Agenda: Chapter presentations 17+18; Course Request Process information (please ask me or Myers if you have any questions about Humanities next year!) Homework: Reading + Chapter presentations 25.2 Journal: What types of characters do you like (to watch in movies or TV; to read about in books; etc)? Agenda: Chapter presentation 19; Archetype lesson Homework: Reading + Chapter presentations 25.3 Journal: What are the standard “high school archetypes”? Agenda: Archetypes (PPT to right) Homework: Reading + Chapter presentations 25.4 Journal: Reflect on the Chapter Presentations Project (2-3 sentences.) What worked well? What was easy or difficult? Agenda: Work time on Archetypes Poster (If absent please email me for a makeup assignment.) Homework: Finish reading BMU! 25.5 Journal: 1. How does Antonio’s summer in the fields and orchards change him? 2. How does Antonio’s final run mirror the events earlier in the book? 3. What has Antonio decided (or not decided) about his future? Agenda: Finishing Archetypes Worksheet; Adventure Time Archetypes Homework: BMU test Monday! Here's what's due: •Symbol Tracking Chart •Archetypes Worksheet •Adventure Time Archetypes Worksheet •Character Map (Names) All of these are available to the right (below on mobile)! |
Poetry Slam Extra Credit is on Turnitin.com, with instructions attached. Due 10am Monday 19 March.
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Journal: Test Day Agenda: BMU Test (please remember you have 1 week to make it up if absent) Homework: None; please bring Goal Setting Sheet tomorrow 26.2 Journal: Draft a thesis statement based on one of the prompts. Agenda: Begin Essay Writing unit; review calendar+prompts; review goal-setting sheets Homework: Final draft due Friday, 30 March at 8:00am. Follow the essay schedule for due dates. 26.3 Journal: 1.When is your Thesis due? Where? 2.How should you format that document? 3.If you finish your thesis and submit it, what’s your next step? Agenda: Thesis Drafting time + peer review Homework: Follow the essay schedule for due dates! 26.4 Journal: Reflect on yesterday's walk-out. What are your thoughts? Agenda: Thesis revision + evidence gathering Homework: Follow the essay schedule for due dates! Make sure you have reviewed my thesis statement feedback on Turnitin.com. 26.5 Journal: Write a heading in MLA style for an essay called “Characterization in BMU” in Ms. Gilpin’s class that is submitted on March 30th at Skyline High. Agenda: Check out this lesson powerpoint for the main points we covered today (especially if you were absent!) Homework: Outline due Monday 8:00am (IF YOU CHOOSE, you can submit the Thesis/Body thesis statements/quotes only, and then submit AGAIN before Tuesday 8am with the analysis added, IF you want the extra day to work on analysis. Otherwise, submit everything by Monday 8am.) Template on the right/below. |