Thursday, December 11, 2014

English 4 CP: Wednesday/Thursday: 12/10,11/14

Standards
*LAFS.4.RI.2.5: Structure in information
*LAFS.1112.L.3.4a: Understanding through context

Essential Questions
*How do you trouble shoot complex text while note taking?
* How does the context of history impact literature
*How do I set up and complete a complex project?

Bell Ringer
*Spend 15 to 20 minutes in silent work covering the following:
a. Handout "The five stages of writing and prewriting forms"
b. Student are to write a responsive analytical essay, explaining how this handout helps or or does not help the understanding of the writing process

Agenda

1. Go over the handout, giving examples, and answering all questions.
2. Continue to give examples, updates, and answer questions regarding the class project.
3. Call out and take up late work that is overdue to long overdue. Encourage students to contact the missing class members and help them get caught up. All assignments are listed on the presenter pad in the front of the room.
4. Read Macbeth in class
a. Give explanations and answer questions as we go along.
b. Point out figurative language, symbols, foreshadowing and other elements as we go along
c. Identify words for the vocabulary list (any word that is outside a student's confident vocabulary)
d. Give time and suggestions for plot notes and documentation
5. Hand out list of depth of knowledge terms
a. Students must define these words and turn in the defined words by the end of the semester.
b. Students must be easily able to use these words in the correct academic context.
6. The 9 parts of the complete Macbeth cause and effect project are as follows:
a. Refer to the class handout

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