Thursday

Quarter 4, Week 5 of 11

Monday, April 20 or Tuesday, April 21
Learning Objective/Standard: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning... W.11-12.1 Develop claim(s)...supplying the most relevant evidence...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal OPTIC analysis of a Movie Poster. Create the OPTIC graphic organizer in your journal, then complete it for this poster.
  2. After: Preparing to see a film (OPTIC analysis in journal of Teaser trailer)
  3. Then: Heroes' journey  during viewing
  4. Next: Distribute Lesson Plan Activity document
Target Practice: I can use evidence to support my written analysis of a 20th century foundational work of American fiction. +/0/-

Homework
  • Pages 2 & 3 of IR packet due Friday, April 24 by 3:00
  • Enrichment (complete by May 22): View any film that fits the Heroes' journey mold and complete another film analysis activity 
Tuesday, April 21 or Wednesday, April 22
Learning Objective/Standard: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. W.11-12.1 Develop claim(s)...supplying the most relevant evidence...
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Defining the Hero's Journey. Write a short single-paragraph description of the Hero's Journey described in this story. Use the the circled words from your film analysis worksheet.
  2. After: Continue viewing the film and completing the film analysis activity
  3. Then: OPTIC analysis with artwork inspired by the film (pairs)
  4. Next:  Narrative writing in journal inspired by picture
Target Practice: I can analyze a common theme in multiple media formats. +/0/-
Homework
Thursday, April 23 or Friday, April 24
Learning Objective/Standard: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. W.11-12.1 Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Title today's journal Fiction to Inspire. Then, use a paragraph or more to write your answer the following question: Why is it important to allow a fictional story to affect your decisions, your worldview?
  2. After: Finish viewing the film and review the film analysis activity
  3. Then: Narrative Picture Poem Activity (iambic pentameter required, at least 20 lines)
  4. Next: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Race Relations: Atlantic Monthly article
Target Practice: I can analyze and understand a theme in foundational American fiction using a variety of formats. +/0/-
Homework
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