Thursday

Quarter 2, Week 8 of 10

Important Reminder:
American Literature is a semester course, which means that the grade you earn by the end of THIS SEMESTER is the grade for the course.  Third quarter begins a new course called Expository Writing.
Monday, December 2
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
  2. Then: Vocabulary Unit 7, Quiz B (new component)
  3. After: Create Word Wall Cards for Vocabulary Unit 8
  4. Next: Present Word Wall Cards
Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Independent reading due by Friday @ 2:15
  • Create Draft 2 of the Shakespeare Essay:
    • Copy the essay portion only from the Draft 1 planning guide
    • Create another document and give it the file name 'Shakespeare Essay Draft 2'
    • Type your last name and insert page numbers at the top-right in the header
    • Type your name, my name, period, and date at the top-left of the paper
    • Center the title on the page 'Argumentative Essay: Shakespeare's Macbeth in American Literature'
    • Copy and paste your essay from the other document
    • Copy and past your Works Cited (without the box) from the other document
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3 and 4
Classwork
Learning Objective: W.11-12.5, Develop and strengthen writing as needed through planning, revision, editing, and rewriting.
  1. Do Now: Copy the Learning Objective and Target Practice.
  2. After: Copy the following prompt in your journal and respond in constructed response format: Create a list of questions/issues that you would like addressed in your individual meeting with the teacher. Be specific in your answer.
  3. Then: Individual student conferences, class-time to work on Draft 2 revision of the essay
  4. Next: Peer editing of Draft 2 using the checklist provided
Target Practice: I can improve my essay through the editing and revision process.+/0/-

 Homework
Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.6, Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text. RL.11-12.3, Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
  1. Do Now: Read "Macbeth as King" on p. 399 of the green textbook.
  2. Then: In your journal, copy and respond to the following prompts: What question does the author use to frame his essay? In your own words, restate the author's answer to this question.
  3. After: Discuss responses and impact on the play.
  4. Next: Read/Listen to Act IV of Macbeth (beginning at sc.ii). Copy and respond to the following prompts as you listen to the play: 
      • How does Malcolm describe himself to Macduff? 
      • What response by Macduff convinces Malcolm that Macduff is being honest? 
      • What report from Scotland does Ross bring? 
      • Does Macduff take the news about his family 'like a man'? Why or Why not?
Target Practice: I can determine the the author's purpose in writing about Shakespeare's Macbeth and analyze the impact of Shakespeare's own language in Macbeth. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Independent reading due by Friday @ 2:15
  • Submit Draft 2 of the Shakespeare Essay by midnight on Friday (resolve any comments and give me 'commenting' rights ONLY when you share and submit)
  • Study for Vocabulary Unit 8, Quiz B (last one of the quarter)
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Saturday

Quarter 2, Week 7 of 10

Monday, November 25
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Write the Learning Objective and Target Practice
  2. Then: Vocabulary Unit 7, Quiz A
  3. After: Create word-wall cards.  Each student will be assigned a word.
  4. Next: share-out cards in 30 second presentations.
Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

 Homework
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 26 and 27
Classwork
Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis and prediction after reading. RL.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text, as well as figurative and connotative meanings.
  1. Do Now: In your journal, write and respond to the following prompt: How far do you think Macbeth will go to follow the predictions of the witches?
  2. After: Discuss responses.
  3. Then: Look at the pictures of the witches on pages 324 and 380.  In your journal, create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the look of each.
  4. Next: Read/listen to Act III/IV of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Respond to the prompts as you listen to the play. While reading/listening Act IV, copy and answer the following question in your journal: What predictions to the witches make in their second and third appearance to Macbeth? Why does he so readily accept them? (Q1 on p.396)
Target Practice: I can analyze and explain Shakespeare's language in a written response. +/0/-

Homework
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Sunday

Quarter 2, Week 6 of 10

Monday, November 18
Classwork

 Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Vocabulary Unit 6, Quiz B
  2. Then: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
  3. After: Read and annotate weekly sheet
  4. Next: Finish listening Macbeth up to Act II, Sc. ii or review Major Project essay planing guide
Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Continue writing Major Project essay using the electronic planning guide provided (drafts must be submitted electronically by November 27)
  • Continue independent reading; written assignment due Dec. 6 (see options on the right)
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19 and 20
Classwork

Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis and prediction after reading. RL.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text, as well as figurative and connotative meanings.
  1. Do Now: In your journal, respond to prompts 1, 2, 5, & 6 on page 355.  fold your journal page to make four columns, and use them to address each prompt separately.
  2. After: Discuss responses.
  3. Then: Copy prompts 2 and 3 from page 375 in the textbook into your journal.  You will respond to them while you listen to the play. 
  4. Next: Read/listen to Acts II/III of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Respond to the prompts as you listen to the play.
Target Practice: I can analyze and explain Shakespeare's language in a written response. +/0/-

Homework
  • Continue writing Major Project essay using the electronic planning guide provided (drafts must be submitted electronically by November 27)
  • Continue independent reading; written assignment due Dec. 6 (see options on the right)
Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22
Classwork

Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis and prediction after reading. RL.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text, as well as figurative and connotative meanings.
  1. Do Now: In your journal, write and respond to the following prompt: Has the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth changed since the beginning of the play? Explain. (Cause and Effect graphic organizer)
  2. After: Discuss responses.
  3. Then: Respond to prompts 2 and 3 from page 375 in the textbook into your journal as you listen to the play.
  4. Next: Read/listen to Act III of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Respond to the prompts as you listen to the play.
Target Practice: I can analyze and explain Shakespeare's language in a written response. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Study for Vocabulary Unit 7, Quiz A
  • Continue writing Major Project essay using the electronic planning guide provided (drafts must be submitted electronically by November 27)
  • Continue independent reading; written assignment due Dec. 6 (see options on the right)
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Saturday

Quarter 2, Week 5 of 10

Reminder:
Early submission deadline for independent reading is Friday @ 2:15!

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12 and 13
Classwork

 Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: Vocabulary Unit 6, Quiz A
  2. After: Review quiz and weekly sheet
  3. Then: In journals, write prompts from the end of Macbeth, Act I. Compare and contrast Macbeth's and Banquo's reactions to the witches. In his soliloquy at the beginning of Scene vii, what arguments against killing Duncan does Macbeth express? Which of these seems to influence him the most? (p.339)
  4. Next: Read/listen to Act I of Shakespeare's Macbeth and make notes in your journal as you listen that will help you address the prompts.  Then, answer each prompt.
Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-

 Homework
Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15
Classwork

 Learning Objective: RI.11-12.1, Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis and prediction after reading. RL.11-12.4, Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in the text, as well as figurative and connotative meanings.
  1. Do Now: In your journal, write the following prompt: If, in the course of the play, Macbeth is punished for killing the king, what message might this send to the audience in Shakespeare's day (p. 315)  After you read, respond to the prompt using evidence from your reading.
  2. After: Read the article about Shakespeare's Macbeth (p.314-15).
  3. Then: Copy the assigned prompts in your journal: p. 355- Prompts 1, 2, 5, & 6.  You will respond to them while you listen to the play. 
  4. Next: Read/listen to Act I/II of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Respond to the prompts as you listen to the play.
Target Practice: I can analyze and explain Shakespeare's language in a written response. +/0/-

 Homework
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Sunday

Quarter 2, Week 4 of 10

Reminder:
With the exception of 'Major Projects', NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED.  Students who are absent on an in-class due date must produce a signed note explaining where they were, why they missed, and contact information for teacher verification.

Monday, November 4
Classwork
  1. Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  2. Do Now: Vocabulary Unit 5, Quiz B
  3. Then: Write learning objective and target practice in journals
  4. After: Read and mark weekly sheet
  5. Next: Reminder that journals will be checked tomorrow night/Wednesday (8 entries needed in Quarter 2 for 'Satisfactory' grade)
  6. Target Practice: I can effectively use new words and phrases in my speaking and writing. +/0/-
Homework
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 5 & 6
Classwork
  1. Learning Objective: W.11-12.1/CCR.AS, Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. RI.11-12.1/CCR.AS, Read closely and cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions. RI.11-12.7/CCR.AS, Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in various formats.
  2. Do Now: NO JOURNAL today.  Introduce writing activity.
  3. Then: 60 minute writing activity (read, plan, and write sections only)
  4. After: Begin re-reading and self assessment
  5. Next: (time-permitting) begin editing checklist
  6. Target Practice: I can read source information about a topic, form my own ideas, make my own claim, recognize another's viewpoint, and support both with cited evidence in an extended written response.
Homework
Thursday and Friday, November 7 & 8
  1. Learning Objective: RI.11.12.2, Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text.
  2. Do Now: Complete the last two steps of your writing assignment from last class ('writing checklist' and 'post reflection')
  3. Then: Write the following prompt in your journal, then answer based on your reading in the 'after' step: What is Drama?
  4. After: Read the top of p. 308 in the green textbook.  Stop at 'Elements of Drama'.  Then, go back and answer the 'do now'  question in your journal. 
  5. Next: Create a T-chart for the rest of p. 308-9 in your journal. Read and annotated p. 308-9 using your T-chart and the method described in class
  6. Target Practice: I can read and comprehend the elements and kinds of drama using annotation strategies in my journal. +/0/-
Homework
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