Sunday, February 23, 2014

Quarter 3, Week 8 of 10

Video Production Activities are due in three weeks...
Senior Project Presentations are in three weeks...
Get the VPA done first, so you can focus on your Project Presentation.
Monday, February 24
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, learn and accurately use new academic and domain specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 11, Quiz B
  2. After: In-class essay response to the following prompt: Do you feel that there is any room for pity for Macbeth?  This is an argumentative essay, and you may use any information from the play, the informational essays you've read, and your own understanding of the character.
  3. Then: Score your essay using this rubric
  4. Next: Read and review the weekly classwork and homework sheet
Target Practice: I can effectively use new vocabulary my writing about Shakespeare's Macbeth. +/0/-

 Homework
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25 and 26
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.7, analyze multiple interpretations of a drama, evaluating how each source interprets the source text.
  1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice. Then, copy and respond to the following question: How will your group interpret your chosen scene?  What changes will you make in time, dress, characters, language, props and setting, or any other part of the play?  Why?  What is the significance of your interpretation?
  2. After: View an alternate scene from Shakespeare's Macbeth
  3. Then: Discuss the differences from the one viewed earlier
  4. Next: Groups work together to continue script writing, storyboarding, or filming their scene from the play 
Target Practice: I can use my analysis of different interpretations of Shakespeare's Macbeth to enrich and enhance my own. +/0/-

 Homework
Thursday and Friday, February 27 and 28
Classwork
Learning Objective: RL.11-12.7, analyze multiple interpretations of a drama, evaluating how each source interprets the source text.
  1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice. Then, copy and respond to the following question: Will your group be able to complete the video production activity? if so, why?  If not, why not?
  2. After: View an alternate scene from Shakespeare's Macbeth
  3. Then: Discuss the differences from the one viewed earlier
  4. Next: Groups work together to continue script writing, storyboarding, or filming their scene from the play 
Target Practice: I can use my analysis of different interpretations of Shakespeare's Macbeth to enrich and enhance my own. +/0/-

 Homework
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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Quarter 3, Week 7 of 10

Fewer than three weeks to Senior Project Presentations!

Attention:
Video Production Activity is due by Thursday, March 13! This accounts for 50% of your Quarter 3 grade!

Tuesday and Wednesday, February 18 and 19
Classwork (Journals are NOT needed for the beginning of class)
Learning Objective: L.11.12.6, Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. W.11-12.4, Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. CCR.AS.3, Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
  1. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 11, Quiz A
  2. After: Read Ian Johnston's Critical Commentary on p.399 of the green textbook, entitled "Macbeth as King."
  3. Then: respond to the prompt on the back of the quiz: Was Macbeth a good king? Make sure to read ALL of the directions and use the RELATED QUESTIONS to help guide your response.
  4. Next: Self-score your essay with this rubric
  5. Time-permitting: Read/watch the final act, Act V, of Macbeth.
Target Practice: I can use new words and phrases in my essay response about the reading. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Continue working in groups to complete writing the script the Macbeth video production activity (click here to see one possible format for the script)
  • Independent Reading due by Friday, March 7 @ 2:15
Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.3, Apply knowledge of language to understand how it functions in different contexts.
  1. Do Now: Copy the learning objective and target practice. Then, write the following prompt in your journal: What is the most significant challenge in completing the video production activity? How will you overcome this obstacle? Write your response in paragraph format.
  2. After: Discuss the challenges and strategies to deal with them
  3. Then: Groups work together on completing their scripts (sample script format)
  4. Next: If necessary, finish Act V of Macbeth
Target Practice: I can translate Shakespeare's language into a more modern format to enhance my own and my audiences understanding. +/0/-

 Homework
  • Continue working in groups to complete writing the script the Macbeth video production activity (click here to see one possible format for the script)
  • Independent Reading due by Friday, March 7 @ 2:15
Reminder:
Video Production Activity is due by Thursday, March 13! This accounts for 50% of your Quarter 3 grade!
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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Quarter 3, Week 6 of 10

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Monday, February 10
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, acquire and use accurately new academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
  1. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 10, Quiz B
  2. After: In-Class Essay #4: (Choice) Think about a time when you obsessed over something many would consider a minor detail. OR What is the essence of Shakespeare's Macbeth as you see it so far (up to and including Act III)?
  3. Then: Self-score essay with rubric
  4. Next: Score Quiz
Target Practice: I can accurately use new words and phrases to enhance my writing addressing the prompt. +/0/-
Homework
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 11 and 12
Classwork
Learning Objective: 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: Copy learning objective and target practice. Please take a green textbook from the shelf. Then, create the following graphic organizer in your journal:
    • Create a space big enough for you to draw in.
    • Leave room at the top for the Act and Scene #
    • Draw what you see during the scene.
    • Below, write the line or lines that you think are the most critical in the scene
    • Below, summarize what you think happened in the scene you've depicted. Write why you think the lines above are the most significant.
  1. After: Finish viewing Macbeth, Act III (only one of the graphic organizers above is required) 
  2. During: Complete the graphic organizer for each scene.  You may choose to complete one of the organizers  provided above for each scene, or two of the ones that have been provided for the previous scenes (passage/text feature/analysis)
  3. Next: (time-permitting) begin viewing Macbeth, Act IV (complete graphic organizer for each scene)
Target Practice: I can read/listen/watch Shakespeare's writing and show my understanding through analyzing with a graphic organizer. +/0/-
Homework
Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14
Classwork
Learning Objective: 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: Copy learning objective and target practice. Please take a green textbook from the shelf. Then, create the following graphic organizer in your journal:
    • Create a space big enough for you to draw in.
    • Leave room at the top for the Act and Scene #
    • Draw what you see during the scene.
    • Below, write the line or lines that you think are the most critical in the scene
    • Below, summarize what you think happened in the scene you've depicted. Write why you think the lines above are the most significant.
  1. After: Finish viewing Macbeth, Act IV (only one of the graphic organizers above is required) 
  2. During: Complete the graphic organizer for each scene.  You may choose to complete one of the organizers  provided above for each scene, or two of the ones that have been provided for the previous scenes (passage/text feature/analysis)
  3. Next: (time-permitting) begin viewing Macbeth, Act V (complete graphic organizer for each scene)
Target Practice: I can read/listen/watch Shakespeare's writing and show my understanding through analyzing with a graphic organizer. +/0/-
Homework.
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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Quarter 3, Week 5 of 10

Monday, February 3
Classwork
Learning Objective: L.11-12.6, acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases. W.11-12.3, write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique and well-chosen details.
  1. Do Now: G Level Vocabulary Unit 10, Quiz A 
  2. After: In-class essay #4: As Macbeth, write a speech introducing the visiting King Duncan to your household. Include details you would use in a real-life introduction of an honored guest to your home.
  3. Then: Prewrite the speech: list facts about Duncan, such as his title, accomplishments, and the traits that make him a good king.
  4. Next: Draft the speech: Begin with a flattering anecdote (a few lines about a time together). Then, use your prewriting list to craft an interesting and engaging story about the King.
  5. Revise and Score: Add colorful, specific words and phrases to points that have overused or general terms. Try also to suggest your plans, as Macbeth, to do-away with the King, but not so much that others would know what you are suggesting. Score using this rubric.
Target Practice: I can plan, write, revise, and score a one-minute introductory speech with newly acquired words and phrases from a character's perspective.+/0/-

 Homework
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 4 and 5
Classwork
Learning Objective: 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: Copy learning objective and target practice.  Please take a green textbook from the shelf. Then, setup journals for the next literary analysis graphic organizer (see earlier ones in your journal, or p. 321 in the green textbook).
  2. After: Continue viewing Macbeth, Act II, Scs. i-ii (complete at least two graphic organizers for each scene)
  3. Then: Looking at the faces on p. 347 in the green textbook, list what emotion each one expresses in your journal (8 total). answer the following question in your journal: Does this poster capture the essence of The Tragedy of Macbeth?
  4. Next: (time-permitting) view Macbeth, Act II, Sc. iii (complete at lest two graphic organizers for the scene)
Target Practice: I can read/listen/watch Shakespeare's writing and show my understanding through analyzing with a graphic organizer. +/0/-

 Homework
Thursday and Friday, February 6 and 7
Classwork
Learning Objective: 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: Copy learning objective and target practice.  Please take a green textbook from the shelf. Then, setup journals for the next literary analysis graphic organizer (see earlier ones in your journal, or p. 321 in the green textbook).
  2. After: Finish viewing Macbeth, Act II (complete at least two graphic organizers for each scene)
  3. Then: Read the Critical Commentary on p.356-7 of the textbook. Copy and answer the Key Ideas and Details questions in your journal.
  4. Next: (time-permitting) begin viewing Macbeth, Act III (complete at lest two graphic organizers for the scene)
Target Practice: I can read/listen/watch Shakespeare's writing and show my understanding through analyzing with a graphic organizer. +/0/-

 Homework
Mid-quarter grade reports will be mailed next week.  As always, check Edline often for the most accurate and up-to-date grades!
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