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9 th English 1/27 C, 1/28 E

9 th English 1/27 C, 1/28 E. Poetry Pod-Cast : Assignment Overview + Rubric (15 minutes) Mr. Cook’s Example Poetry Podcast Script + Audio (15 minutes) Poetry Podcast Work-time (40 minutes): Find a minimum of 2 poems using Poetry Magazine Website

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  1. 9th English 1/27 C, 1/28 E • Poetry Pod-Cast: • Assignment Overview + Rubric (15 minutes) • Mr. Cook’s Example Poetry Podcast Script + Audio (15 minutes) • Poetry Podcast Work-time (40 minutes): • Find a minimum of 2poems using Poetry Magazine Website • Identify the following: Speaker/Subject, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Rhythm/Rhyme, Theme/Message • Chose one poem to do your own Poetry PodCast on: Computer Literacy Class Grade, too!!! • 2/31 and 2/2: In Class Work Time!!! • Final Script DUE to Mr. Cook: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4 • Need to save a copy on your flash-drive • Need to email me a word OR gmail copy at: mrcookism@gmail.com • Put your name and section (9C or 9E) in the subject heading • Need to email me the link to your podcast: mrcookism@gmail.com

  2. 9th English 1/26 (C&E) • Poetry Commentary Peer Grading (20 minutes) • Review Rubric Criteria • Circle the box that best describes the commentary • Underline the key descriptors in the box • Add a few bullet points under “grader’s comments” • Cultural Poetry Packet (50 minutes) • Read and Analyze • Explicate (notes on each section [line by line, sentence by sentence]) • Annotate(Subject/Speaker, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Theme/Message) • Discuss each poem as a class…

  3. 9th English 1/24 (C&E) • Sonnets DUE!!! • Rubric stapled ON TOP of your Rough Draft • Make sure you name is on the top of the rubric • Place the final draft on top and turn in!!! • Commentary: Medium Assessment • Chose one of the poems • Use your own loose-leaf binder paper • Due at the end of class…

  4. 9th English 1/20 C, 1/21 E • Sonnet Workshop: Final Draft DUE MONDAY • WS #1: Structure / Rhyme Scheme: Bracket the quatrains, label each argument AND label the end rhymes using the letter scheme • WS #2: Metrical Pattern: Count the syllables of each line and write the total number to the left. Do SCANSION of 2 lines marking the stressed (igtus) and unstressed (brev) syllables • WS #3: Tropes / Vivid Imagery: Underline all the metaphors, similes, personification, and striking language. • RUBRIC: Fill out the Criteria… • Poetry Commentary Writing • Review the process overview • Read: “The Glass”, Analyze, Explicate

  5. 9th English 1/19 (C&E) • Sonnets • Shakespeare’s Sonnet Cycle (15 minutes) • Structure (15 minutes) • Rhyme (15 minutes) • Rhythm/Meter (15 minutes) • Homework: Write A Sonnet (Rough Draft!!) • A look ahead… • 1/20-21: Sonnet Workshop / “The Glass” & “Burning the Cat” • 1/24: Commentary Writing: “The Glass” & “Burning the Cat” Continued… • 1/26: Commentary Workshop / Cultural Poems • 1/27-28: Cultural Poems continued… & Mr. Cook’s Poetry Podcast Script • 2/31, and 2/2: Poetry Podcast Work-time • Find a minimum of three poems using Poetry Magazine Website • Mark the poems (literary elements, key words, imagery, etc.) • Identify the following: Speaker/Subject, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Rhythm/Rhyme, Theme/Message • Chose one poem to do your own Poetry PodCast on: Computer Literacy Class Grade, too!!! • Final Script DUE to Mr. Cook: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4

  6. 9th English 1/17 (C&E) • Poetry Exam: Follow Directions Closely!!! • Quote and Explain = quote a passage and explain it’s significance • Significance = the deeper meaning (be detailed!!!) • Section = 9C or 9E • Write small and neat (raise your hand if you run out of room) • A look ahead… • 1/19: Sonnets (Sonnet Cyle, Structure, Rhyme, Rhythm/Meter) • 1/20-21: Sonnet Workshop • 1/24: Commentary Writing: “The Glass” & “Burning the Cat” (Choose 1) • 1/26: Commentary Workshop • 1/27-28: Cultural Poems & Mr. Cook’s Poetry Podcast Script • 2/31, and 2/2: Poetry Podcast Work-time • Find a minimum of three poems using Poetry Magazine Website • Mark the poems (literary elements, key words, imagery, etc.) • Identify the following: Speaker/Subject, Diction/Tone, Structure/Syntax, Rhythm/Rhyme, Theme/Message • Chose one poem to do your own Poetry PodCast on: Computer Literacy Class Grade, too!!! • Final Script DUE to Mr. Cook: 9C – 2/3, 9E – 2/4

  7. 9th English 1/12, 1/13-14 (C&E) • Poetry Jigsaw (TEACHER Groups) -20 minutes per Teacher!!! • Read your poem and discuss • Explicate– Line by line analysis and vocabulary • Annotate– Notes in the margins • Themes (larger ideas being communicated) • Worksheet– Students fill out worksheet and discuss their own poems • Mr. Cook’s Help • Call me over in an emergency :0) • Remaining Schedule for the Poetry Elements Unit: • 1/17: Poetry Exam (Open Note)

  8. 9th English 1/10 (C&E) • HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! • Student Comments (20 minutes) • 5-8 Sentences • Email: DUE TO ME BY 10:00 PM TONIGHT (1/10) • Poetry Unit Continued- Schedule below (50 minutes): • 1/10: Finish the worksheet, practice teaching the poem • Need 5 copies for each student in the group • Write down emails and make sure everybody has worksheets for next class!!! • 1/12: Get into Teacher Groups: Jigsaw Begins • 1/13-14: Finish teaching groups (get all notes onto poetry packet) • 1/17: Poetry Exam (Open Note)

  9. 9th English 12/13 – 1/17 (C&E) • Poetry Jigsaw (Expert Groups) • Read your poem and discuss • Explicate– Line by line analysis • Annotate– Notes in the margins • Themes (larger ideas being communicated) • Mr. Cook’s Help • Will read and Explicate with each group • Students must take notes in the margins and ask questions • Begin Designing your Hand Out!! • Schedule for the Poetry Unit: • 12/15: Continue drafting the worksheet • 1/10: Finish the worksheet, practice teaching the poem • 1/12: Get into Teacher Groups: Jigsaw Begins • 1/13-14: Finish teaching groups (get all notes onto poetry packet) • 1/17: Poetry Exam (Open Note)

  10. 9th English 12/6 (C&E) • Poetry Jigsaw Assignment (Turn in Portfolios!!) • Group Work: • Read your poem and discuss • Explicate– Line by line analysis • Annotate– Notes in the margins • Themes (larger ideas being communicated) • Homework: • Read all poems and do the following • Circle all unknown words • Ask level 2, 3, and 4 questions • Mr. Cook’s Example: “Silos” • Read through the poem and help students mark the text • Answer any questions / define key vocabulary words • Use worksheet to explain key concepts

  11. 9th English (Guest Teacher) 12/2 C & 12/3 E ** 12/2: 1st Floor laptop cart ** ** 12/3: 4th Floor laptop cart ** • Final Writing Portfolio Work-Time • Work Quietly: Headphones are allowed • Finish Writing your reflection • Remember What you’ll be graded on: • Refer to the Assignment Overview • Refer to the RUBRIC! • Final Portfolio DUE Monday, 12/6(ICARE MONDAY)

  12. 9th English 12/1 (C&E) • Final “13 Views” poems Due!! • Completed, Self-graded Rubric on top of your Workshopped RD • Final Draft- NOT STAPLED TO ANYTHING!! • Final Writing Portfolio Work-Time • Select your final pieces • Begin Writing your reflection • Remember What you’ll be graded on: • Refer to the Assignment Overview • Refer to the RUBRIC! • Final Portfolio DUE Monday, 12/6 (ICARE MONDAY)

  13. 9th English 11/22 (C&E) • Self-poems Workshop (4 workshops, 10 minutes each) • Read the whole poem and circle the stanzas you like the best. Write in the margins why you like these stanzas the best. • Read the whole poem and box the stanzas you are confused by. Explain what in particular confuses you. • Read stanza 1-6: • Underline vivid imagery (5 senses) • [Bracket] figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification) • Read stanza 7-13: • Underline vivid imagery (5 senses) • [Bracket] figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification) • Review Portfolio Requirements (15% of semester Grade) • Work Time (Laptop Carts, etc.) • Wednesday, Dec 1 AND Thursday/Friday, December 2/3– Substitute Teacher!!

  14. 9th English 11/18 C, 11/19 E • “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” • Explication- line-by-line analysis (25 minutes) • Self-Poems • Assignment Overview (15 minutes) • Mr. Cook’s Example (25 minutes) • Homework • Write a Rough-Draft of your own poem • Typed, Two columns, Creative Title, Your Name, 1 page!!

  15. 9th English 11/17 (C&E) Student Observer Today (Anthropology) • Student Surveys (5 minutes): Write comments!! • Introduction to Poetry • Brainstorm Notes: Likes / Dislikes (15 minutes) • Poems on Poetry (50 minutes) • “How to Eat a Poem” • 4 levels of questioning • Notes on poetry… • “Unfolding Bud” • 4 levels of questioning • Notes on poetry… • Homework: Read “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” and ask 1 question about each stanza (L1, L2, L3, L4) AND do vocab!

  16. 9th English 11/15 (C&E) Guest Teacher: Miss Saulo • Final Draft Day: ONLY outline, rough draft, book, rubric • NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • Write final draft on lined loose-leaf binder paper (PROVIDE YOUR OWN PAPER) • No talking to your peers. • Use entire block to polish your final draft: • Are all your key terms defined in the introduction? • Did you provide adequate background knowledge? • Are your quotes well-incorporated? • Are your arguments clear, distinct, and well-supported? • Does your conclusion expand on the theme and highlight the message? • Are all your verbs in Academic Present Tense? • Do you vary your syntax (simple, compound, compound-complex sentences)? • Turn in ALL WORK to Miss Saulo • Create two piles: • Staple outline on top of your rough draft (Make sure your name is on it!!!) • Staple your final draft together (Make sure there is a title and your name is on it!!!)

  17. 9th English 11/11 C, 11/12 E • Drafting Day 2: Can only have outline, RD, book, and rubric • NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • Write draft on lined loose-leaf binder paper • No talking to your peers. • Feel free to come ask me questions. • Keep the following in mind: • Define key terms in the introduction. • Provide adequate background knowledge. • Incorporate quotes. • Make clear, distinct, and well-supported arguments (in support of your THESIS). • In your conclusion expand on the theme(s) and highlight the message(s). • Write in Academic Present Tense (APT). • Vary your syntax (simple, compound, compound-complex sentences). • Rough Draft Due at End of Class!!! • 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  18. 9th English 11/9 (C&E) • Drafting Day 1: Can only have outline, book, and rubric • NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • Write draft on lined loose-leaf binder paper • No talking to your peers. • Save questions for when I come by your table to glance over your outlines. • Keep the following in mind: • Define key terms in the introduction. • Provide adequate background knowledge. • Incorporate quotes. • Make clear, distinct, and well-supported arguments (in support of your THESIS). • In your conclusion expand on the theme(s) and highlight the message(s). • Write in Academic Present Tense (APT). • Vary your syntax (simple, compound, compound-complex sentences). • 11/11(C) – 11/12(E): RD DUE, 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  19. 9th English 11/7 (C&E) • Lord of the Flies: Brain Pop (30 minutes) • Discussion (outlines, etc.) (20 minutes) • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • Reminders: • Must bring a completed outline and novel next class • No notes or drafted sentences allowed • Be ready to spend TWO BLOCKS drafting your essays!

  20. 9th English 11/4 C, 11/5 E Lord of the Flies: Cornerstone Assessment • Assignment Overview (15 minutes) • Outline Work-Time… (55 minutes) • Take home over weekend to work OR • Turn in to me for written feedback • Outline Structure (1 page front/back) • Bullet Form only (except thesis) • Select quotes with page numbers • 5 headings: Intro, Body 1-3, Conclusion • Next Class: Can only have outline AND book, NO STICKY NOTES or WRITTEN NOTES!! • 11/8: GEO FT, 11/10: Cornerstone Drafting Time, 11/11-12: RD DUE, 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  21. 9th English 11/3 (C&E) • Journal (15 minutes): Quote a favorite passage (1-3 sentences) from your Commentary and explain why you like it. • Turn in Commentaries- Self Graded! • Self Grade sheet, Final draft, Workshop rubric, Rough Draft • Brainstorm (20 minutes): What are the major themes in Lord of the Flies? (Need 5!) • (35 minutes) Go through notes and find 3 quotes that support each theme. Record them, w/ page #’s, on loose-leaf paper. • Dates leading up to Cornerstone! • 11/4-5: Cornerstone Overview / Begin Outline, 11/8: GEO FT, 11/10: Cornerstone Drafting Time, 11/11-12: RD DUE, 11/15: SUBSTITUTE: Final Essay Drafting Day!

  22. 9th English 10/21 C, 10/22 E Today’s Workshop!! • Knowledge and Understanding: [Background, Theme, Context, Message] • Do they provide clear backgroundand contextfor the passage? • Do they examine a theme revealed by the passage? Do they examine the message? • Interpretation and Personal Response: Underline explanations of quotes • Are the arguments convincing? • Are the quotes well incorporated? • Do they flow with the writing and are they well explained? • Appreciation of Literary Features: ** literary elements ** • Do they analyze the diction and imagery? • Do they explain the tone and mood? • Presentation: Box Thesis and Effective Transitions • Does the introduction have a clear thesis? • Are there solid transitions between ideas and paragraphs? • Is it all building towards a meaningful conclusion? • Formal Use of Language: (Compound / Complex Sentences & Active Verbs) • Varied Syntax • Clear Voice • Active Verbs • Academic Present Tense • No personal pronouns • Literary vocabulary (imagery, tone, mood, diction, structure, etc.)

  23. 9th English 10/20 (C&E) • Pre-Writing: Basic Outline • Introduction Writing [Theme, Plot, Context] • Hook, Background, Transition, Thesis • Body Paragraphs [Support your thesis] • Arguments supported by quotes • Vary the way you INCORPORATE QUOTES • Always explain your quote (“This shows” etc.) • Make sure the quote actually supports your argument! • Use Transition Word List / Active Verbs • Conclusion [Expand on Theme, focus on MESSAGE] • HOMEWORK: Handwrite Essay (1.5 Hours)

  24. 9th English 10/18 (C&E) • Commentary Writing • Basic IB literary elements (5 minutes) • Tone & Mood: Key words! • Transitions & Active Verbs (5 minutes) • The Writing Process: Overview (5 minutes) • Marking Text, or Annotation(30 minutes) • Homework: Finish marking text, review IB literary elements, and research thesis writing.

  25. 9th English 10/14 C, 10/15 E • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 12 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!! • Class Discussion: (20 minutes)What is mankind’s essential illness? • Homework:This goes without saying, but REVIEW YOUR NOTES, and THINK ABOUT OUR DISCUSSIONS, and perhaps even REVISE YOUR OLD RESPONSE PARAGRAPHS FOR PRACTICE

  26. 9th English 10/13 (C&E) • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 11 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!! • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • REMINDERS: 20 vocab (9-12) and Responses due next class!!!

  27. 9th English 10/11 (C&E) • Example Responses (30 minutes) • What’s the difference between a summary and a response? • How should I INCORPORATE QUOTES? • Why is it important to READ MY RESPONSE OUTLOUD? • Table Discussions (15 minutes):Chapter 10 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (25 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

  28. 9th English 10/7 C, 10/8 E • Journal (15 minutes): Analyze the narrative techniques used to create one of the 2 vivid scenes in Chapter 8 (Killing the Sow, LOTF). • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 9 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (50 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

  29. 9th English 10/6 (C&E) • New Seating Arrangment :0) • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 8 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Responses 5-8 DUE (circle best) • Mr. Cook’s Notes (50 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

  30. 9th English 9/30 C, 10/1 E • Table Discussions (20 minutes):Chapter 7 • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (50 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for the Essay!!

  31. 9th English 9/29 (C&E) • Vocabulary Due!!! • Journal(15 minutes): What do you think Simon wanted to say about “mankind’s essential illness”? What do you think personally? • Table Discussions:Chapter 6 (15 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Review Our Speeches (10 minutes) • Things to consider for next time…

  32. 9th English 9/27 (C&E) • Vocabulary (Chapt. 1-6) DUE NEXT CLASS • Staple and turn in on table BEFORE BELL RINGS! • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • Mr. Cook’s Notes: (40 minutes) Chapt. 5 • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Review Our Speeches (10 minutes) • Things to consider for next time…

  33. 9th English 9/23-24 (C&E) • Speeches!!! • Random Order: Turn in your speech with the grade-sheet stapled to the top • Stand in front of the room • DO NOT READ YOUR SPEECH • Be animated; Be passionate! • Chapter 5 & 6 & Vocabulary Due Wednesday, 9/29!!! (LAB on MONDAY!)

  34. 9th English 9/16 (C DATES!!) Macs-3rd 9/17 (E) Macs-4th • Quick Map Testing PowerPoint (5 min) • Lab 1086 on Monday!!!!! • The Four Types of Questions (10 min) • Speech Composition Day!! • Key Rhetorical Strategies (15 minutes): • Rhetorical Questions, Euphemism, Anaphora, Epistrophe, Antithesis, Hyperbole • Write your Speech (40 minutes) • Chose your character • Script, Actions, Rationales, Character Notes • Speeches DUE 9/23-24

  35. 9th English 9/15 (C&E) • Change Due-Dates Around… (5 minutes) • Thinking Symbolically: Key DICTION (10 minutes) • Table Discussions: Chapter 4 (15 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (20 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Responses Due: Chapter 1-4 (Circle Best One) • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes)

  36. 9th English 9/13 (C&E) • Vocabulary Quiz: (10 minutes) • Table Discussions: Chapter 3 (20 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Silent Reading Time (10 minutes) **** 9E: FAT at 2:15!!! **** • Reminders • Responses 1-4: 9/15

  37. 9th English 9/8 (C&E) • Table Discussions: Chapter 2 (20 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • Reminders • Vocabulary Quiz: 9/13 • Responses 1-4: 9/15

  38. 9th English 9/6 (C&E) • Table Discussions: Chapter 1 (20 minutes) • Each member reads their response • Each member asks their question • Generate 5 minute discussion in response to the question • Mr. Cook’s Notes (30 minutes) • REMEMBER: Notes will be helpful for Speech & Essay!! • Silent Reading Time (20 minutes) • Reminders • Vocabulary Quiz: 9/13 • Responses 1-4: 9/15

  39. 9th English 9/2 (C) 9/3 (E) • Pastiche Final Draft DUE!!! TURN IN ON FRONT TABLE • (STAPLE ORDER– Rationale Rubric, Rationale, Self-Marked Rubric, Final Draft, Peer-Marked Rubric, Rough Draft) • The Return of the ball game! (10 minutes) NEED JOURNAL • Observe the group dynamics!!! • JOURNAL (10 minutes): Describe the different types of participants: leaders, tyrants, clowns, outsiders, followers, loud-mouths, and others you can think of, but DO NOT name names :0) • Discussion • Lord of The Flies Overview (20 minutes) • Due Dates, etc. • Active Reading Sheet Review (10 minutes) • Silent Reading Time!! (20 minutes) • Get comfortable (Floor, Pillow, I-pod, etc.)

  40. 9th English 9/1 (C&E) • Workshop Day! (10 minutes each!) • Main Ideas / Understanding / Insight: • UNDERLINE examples of vivid writing that is imaginative, perceptive, and mature. In the margins write comments and/or suggestions. Then, WRITE YOUR NAME in the peer grader’s box, assign the essay a number grade, and justify that grade using the language of the rubric. • Organization • #NUMBER the main ideas and write comments and/or suggestions about: Clarity, Effectiveness, and Ordering. Also comment on the introduction & conclusion in the margins. Then, WRITE YOUR NAME in the peer grader’s box, assign the essay a number grade, and justify that grade using the language of the rubric. • Use of Language/Voice • *ASTRIX MARK* figurative language and examples of VOICE / TONE that catch your attention. Then, WRITE YOUR NAME in the peer grader’s box, assign the essay a number grade, and justify that grade using the language of the rubric. • Sentence Structure • [BRACKET] Compound, Complex sentences and comment in the margins about their effectiveness. Then, WRITE YOUR NAME in the peer grader’s box, assign the essay a number grade, and justify that grade using the language of the rubric. • Mechanics / Appearance • Comment on the following: Heading, Title, Formatting (12 pnt, 1 ½ spacing, Times New Roman). Proofread the text and correct punctuation and grammar errors (especially subject/verb agreement). Then, WRITE YOUR NAME in the peer grader’s box, assign the essay a number grade, and justify that grade using the language of the rubric.

  41. 9th English 8/26 (C) 8/27 (E) • Brochures DUE: 1. Self-graded Rubric stapled to Workshopped Rough Draft 2. Final Draft. • Laptop work-time (Drafting your Pastiche) • Mr. Cook’s Example Pastiche • Heading, Title, 1-1/2 spacing, 12 point, Times New Roman, 750 Words (Plus 250 Word Rationale) • Rough Draft Workshop: DUE 9/1 (Need BOTH Pastiche and Rationale) • Final Draft: Due 9/2 (C) 9/3 (E) (STAPLE ORDER– Rationale Rubric, Rationale, Self-Marked Rubric, Final Draft, Peer-Marked Rubric, Rough Draft) • Check-out Lord of the Flies by: Wednesday, 9/1

  42. 9th English 8/25 (C&E) • Brochure Rough Draft Workshop! • 10 Points for having 3 PEER WORKSHOPS • Showing vs.Telling (10 min): Underlinethree examples of telling sentences and make suggestions for how to make the writing more VIVID. • Word Choice (10 min): Circle four “bland” words, especially common nouns, and suggest more precise words to replace them with. • Literal vs. Figurative (10 min): [Bracket] three examples of descriptive language that is literal and suggest a figurative alternative. • DUE NEXT CLASS: 1. Self-graded Rubric stapled to Workshopped Rough Draft, 2. Final Draft. • NEXT CLASS: Laptop work-time (Drafting your Pastiche) • Mr. Cook’s Example Pastiche

  43. 9th English 8/24 (C&E) • Example Brochure (10 minutes) • JOURNAL: Guided Visualization (40 minutes) • See, hear, smell, feel, taste • Begin Drafting your Brochure… (20 minutes)

  44. 9th English 8/19 (C) 8/29 (E) • “Des Moines” Group Discussions (20 minutes) • Each person at the table share their Reading Guides and discuss them • What makes Bryson a good essayist? • Class Discussion (30 minutes) • PLEASE TAKE NOTES!!!! • Brochure Assignment [MEDIUM] • Overview / Due Dates • Step 1 and 2 DUE next time (Tuesday, 8/24) • Rough Draft DUE 8/25, Final Draft Due 8/26-27 • Lap-top cart checked out for 8/26-27 to DRAFT CREATIVE ESSAY

  45. 9th English 8/18/10 • Work-Time: “Des Moines” (Entire Block!) • Reading Guide DUE Thursday (C) Friday (E) • Vocabulary • #arguments • [thesis] • Capital “T” next to examples of TONE • Underline key elements of the conclusion • Compound Complex Sentences • Break-up your time for yourself… Reading/Analyzing, Vocab, Sentence Imitation…

  46. 9th English 8/16/10 • “Marrakech” Group Discussions (20 minutes) • Each person at the table share their Reading Guides and discuss them • What makes Orwell a good essayist? • Class Discussion (30 minutes) • PLEASE TAKE NOTES!!!! • Quiet Work Time (20 minutes) • “Des Moines” Reading Guide (Due 8/19 C, 8/20 E)

  47. 9th English (8/12 C) & (8/13 E) • Work-Time: “Marrakech” (50 minutes) • Reading Guide DUE Monday 8/16 • #arguments • [thesis] • Capital “T” next to examples of TONE • Underline key elements of the conclusion • Silent Reading Time • You may continue working on Marrakech if you do not have your personal reading text yet! Be sure to bring this next Friday [Minor Assessment = 10 points!] vocab Compound/complex sentences

  48. 9th English 8/11/10 (C & E) • “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” (20 minutes) • Read Aloud Continued… (Mark Text / Discuss) • JOURNAL (15 minutes): How would you describe Zora’sVOICE throughout the essay? What techniques did you find particularly effective? • The Reading Guide Overview (15 minutes) • Assignment Due Dates, etc. • Begin “Marrakech”

  49. 9th English 8/9 (C & E) • Seating Chart (C only) • JOURNAL (15 minutes): Describe the ball-game from last class. (What did it look and sound like?) Analyze the various dynamics involved. (What worked? What didn’t?) Explain why we played the ball game (What did we discuss before, during, and after?) Evaluate the overall effect (Based on the purpose, was it effective?) • 6+1 Traits: Journal Grades (5 minutes) • Supplies Check (MINOR ASSESSMENT) • “How It Feels to be Colored Me” (35 minutes) • Read, Mark Text, Discuss • Review Reading Guide • Structure, Vocabulary, Sentence Imitation (Syntax) • Begin “Marrakech” at table Groups (15 minutes)

  50. 9th English 8/5 (C) 8/6 (E) • Introduction: Instructor (cookj@ismanila.org) / Course • Pretzi Slide Show (10 minutes) • Course Outline / Rules (20 minutes) • Supplies (DUE Monday 8/9- MINOR ASSESSMENT) • 1” 3 ring binder • 5 dividers [Assignment Sheets, Handouts, Texts, Graded Work, Notes] • 50 pages lined loose-leaf binder paper • Journal [179mm X 252mm] • package of sticky notes • Name Game- Journal on Monday (30 minutes) Seating Chart • HOMEWORK • VARK: Visual, Aural, Read/write, Kinesthetic • Email me a 5 sentence paragraph REFLECTING on your results • “How It Feels to be Colored Me” (Read, Mark, Ask Questions)

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