Plot Structure

October 31, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.5
Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.

E.Q: Define each component of a texts structure and identify each part in Cinderella.

Starter: 

Reflect back on yesterdays seminar.

Seminar Script

How did it improve?

What can we continue to work on?

This should be approximately five sentences.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Structure

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word structure in a sentence.

Activity: 

1.  Plot Structure 

Use the link above to take notes on plot structure.

(Focus on exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

If you have extra time you can add examples to your notes.

2.  Cinderella by The Brothers Grimm

As a class, we will read through the short story.  

While we are reading, reflect on why the story is structured the way it is. 

With your tables, complete a plot diagram.

3.  Creative Writing

Find a picture that inspires you.

Use the picture to help you write a piece of flash fiction (approximately 300 words).

Purposefully craft your story to have a strong foundation/structure. 

(Painting by DELA)

Eventually, you will swap stories to identify the parts of the plot.

Closure: 

How did having a picture help you create your story?

Seminar Reflection

October 30, 2017

Standard

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

E.Q: Prepare for initiating and participating in a Socratic seminar on equality, freedom, and individuality.

Starter: 

Read through the script from the Socratic seminar on Friday.

Then, write a 5 sentence reflection on the quality of the seminar.

Equality and Freedoms Impact on Identity

Vocabulary: 

Word: Socratic Seminar

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: The Socratic seminar is a formal discussion, based on a text, in which the leader asks open-ended questions. Within the context of the discussion, students listen closely to the comments of others, thinking critically for themselves, and articulate their own thoughts and their responses to the thoughts of others.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Answer the question: Why are Socratic seminars important?

Activity: 

1.  Socratic Seminar Videos

As a class, we will watch the last two videos.

After you watch the first video answer the question: Why do we use Socratic seminars?

After you watch the second video answer the question: How can we use Socratic seminars more beneficially?

2.  Higher Order Thinking Questions

Question Stems Template

Use the stems to create at least TWO HOT questions that relate to the seminar's topic. 

3.  Textual Evidence

Find at least two quotes that you think are important to the ideas of equality, freedom, and identity from Harrison Bergeron and Anthem.

Harrison Bergeron PDF

4. Seminar Revised 

Topic

How do the ideas of freedom and equality shape our identity?

Evaluate this question, looking at the United States and other countries.

Points to Consider: 

The relationship between freedom and equality.

Connections to equity and its impact on identity.

Factors that impact identity.

Connections to Anthem and Harrison Bergeron. 

Closure: 

How does this seminar compare to the one on Friday?

Equality/Individuality Socratic Seminar

October 27, 2017

Standard

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

E.Q: Prepare for initiating and participating in a Socratic seminar on equality, freedom, and individuality.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday

This should be a half page, double spaced. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Freedom

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What does freedom mean to you?

Activity: 

1.  Socratic Seminar

Check to make sure that you have textual evidence and HOT questions. 

Topic

How do the ideas of freedom and equality shape our identity?

Evaluate this question, looking at the United States and other countries.

Points to Consider: 

The relationship between freedom and equality.

Connections to equity and its impact on identity.

Factors that impact identity.

Connections to Anthem and Harrison Bergeron. 

Peer Evaluation

Socratic Seminar Rubric and Peer Evaluation

Closure:

Reflect on the quality of the seminar.

What went well and what could be improved on for next time?

Evaluate your performance and the group as a whole.

This should be about five sentences. 

Socratic Seminar Prep

October 26, 2017

Standard

Writing 5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

E.Q: How can I strengthen writing through revising, editing, and rewriting?

Prepare for initiating and participating in a Socratic seminar on equality, freedom, and individuality.

Starter: 

You will get 30 minutes to make revisions and finalize your draft.

Create a SMART goal for what you would like to accomplish in that time frame.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Freedom

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What does freedom mean to you?

Activity: 

1.  Compare/ Contrast Essay 

Use the time today to finalize your draft and ask questions before it is due tomorrow!

This is due: Friday, October 27.

2.  Socratic Seminar Prep 

Topic

How do the ideas of freedom and equality shape our identity?

Evaluate this question, looking at the United States and other countries.

Points to Consider: 

The relationship between freedom and equality.

Connections to equity and its impact on identity.

Factors that impact identity.

Connections to Anthem and Harrison Bergeron. 

Remember that you must have notes and HOT questions. 

Find textual evidence in the books and through your own research. 

Closure: 

What is one idea that you want to share int he seminar tomorrow?

Remediation and Revisions

October 25, 2017

Standard

Writing 5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 

E.Q: How can I strengthen writing through revising, editing, and rewriting?

Starter: 

Create a DWC (Daily Writing Concern) for your partner to give you feedback on your compare and contrast essay. 

I will also try to meet with each of you individually to give you feedback.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Peer Edit

Part of Speech: verb

Dictionary Definition: Editing means making suggestions, comments, compliments, and changes to writing and peer means a classmate. 

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one characteristic of effective peer editing?

Activity: 

1.  4 Benchmark Remediation 10/13

As a class we will go over the three questions that scored the lowest. 

The remediation is posted as 4 Benchmark Remediation 10/13.
Complete the four multiple choice questions and one free response.
This is due Friday, October 27.

2.  Peer Editing

Find one peer to swap papers with and peer edit.

Complete the peer edit handout, providing thorough feedback.

Make sure you are using complete sentences and elaborating on your ideas. 

Peer Edit Handout 

3.  Revisions

Use the remaining time to make revisions and work on your essay.

Closure:

What was the most helpful part of the peer edit?

What was the least helpful?

Explain. 

Peer Editing

October 24, 2017

Standard

Writing 5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 

E.Q: How can I strengthen writing through revising, editing, and rewriting?

Starter: 

Create a DWC (Daily Writing Concern) for your partner to give you feedback on your compare and contrast essay. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Peer Edit

Part of Speech: verb

Dictionary Definition: Editing means making suggestions, comments, compliments, and changes to writing and peer means a classmate. 

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one characteristic of effective peer editing?

Activity: 

1.  Peer Editing

Find one peer to swap papers with and peer edit.

Complete the peer edit handout, providing thorough feedback.

Make sure you are using complete sentences and elaborating on your ideas. 

Peer Edit Handout 

2.  Revisions

Use the remaining time to make revisions and work on your essay.

Closure:

What was the most helpful part of the peer edit?

What was the least helpful?

Explain. 

Drafting Continued

October 20, 2017

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

E.Q: Compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Obj: I can compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Starter: 

Create a SMART goal for today's class. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Compare

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences:

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read through the comparison words at ELD strategies.

Word: Contrast

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: to set off in contrast :compare or appraise in respect to differences 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read through the contrast words at ELD strategies.

Activity: 

1.  Compare/ Contrast Essay 

We will review the instructions together. 

This is due: Friday, October 27.

Use the class time today to create a draft, using the ideas from your outline. 

2.  4 Benchmark Remediation 10/13
The remediation is posted as 4 Benchmark Remediation 10/13.
Complete the four multiple choice questions and one free response.
This is due Friday, October 27.

Closure: 

What were you able to accomplish during today's class time?

Drafting

October 20, 2017

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

E.Q: Compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Obj: I can compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday!!!

This should be a half page, double spaced. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Compare

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences:

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read through the comparison words at ELD strategies.

Word: Contrast

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: to set off in contrast :compare or appraise in respect to differences 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read through the contrast words at ELD strategies.

Activity: 

1.  Compare/ Contrast Essay 

We will review the instructions together. 

This is due: Friday, October 27.

Use the class time today to create a draft, using the ideas from your outline. 

Closure: 

What were you able to accomplish during today's class time?

Thesis Writing

October 19, 2017

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

E.Q: Compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Obj: I can compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Starter: 

Based on what you know., what is a thesis statement?

Explain it to me to the best of your knowledge.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Thesis

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Take notes on thesis statements. 

Activity: 

1.  Compare/ Contrast Essay 

We will review the instructions together. 

This is due: Friday, October 27.

2.  Finish  Outlining

Select either the point-by-point or method blocking outline.

Begin to construct your points. 

3.  Thesis Statements

Take Cornell notes on the tips and tools of thesis statements using the link below

UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center

We will practice identifying broad, narrow, and strong statements.

Additionally, you will have time to practice writing examples.

Closure: 

Write down one fact that you learned about thesis statements.

Pre- Writing

October 18, 2017

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

E.Q: Compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Obj: I can compare and contrast Harrison Bergeron to Anthem using textual evidence.

Starter: 

Today you will be working on your outline.

Create a SMART goal, stating specifically what you want to accomplish with it. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Compare

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences:

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read through the comparison words at ELD strategies.

Word: Contrast

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: to set off in contrast :compare or appraise in respect to differences 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read through the contrast words at ELD strategies.

Activity: 

1.  Compare/ Contrast Essay 

We will review the instructions together. 

This is due: Friday, October 27.

2.  Venn Diagram

Complete the Venn Diagram for Harrison Bergeron and Anthem.

(Link for Harrison Bergeron.)

Your goal is to come up with between 7-10 points.

Then, from that list select the best THREE points.

3.  Outlining

Select either the point-by-point or method blocking outline.

Begin to construct your points. 

Closure: 

Evaluate the progress of your SMART goal.