Bellwork #1: SW respond to a writing impromptu essay during class time. SW discuss current norms we will use and apply in our classroom.

• What rules (norms) should our class follow during class time and when we are in groups, during SSR/AoW time, and during testing. Use a Tree Map to outline your ideas (4 columns).

• When you are done, share your ideas with the person next to you.

Bellwork #2:SW discuss and set up SSR Goals, charts, and begin their SSR journals.SW discuss the syllabus, rules, and expectations for this semester.

• What are your goals for school this semester? What do you want to accomplish by the end of the school year before graduation?

• Create a circle map of your goals.

Bellwork #3:SW work in pairs on academic vocabulary for the our first unit.SW share out with the rest of the class.

• Define academic vocabulary.

• List at least 3 examples we use in Language Arts.

Bellwork #4:SW apply their current knowledge to a pre-test in LA 8.SW SSR+ for 15-20 mins and respond to a prompt. Your Name:

Novel:

Page number you began on:

Page number you ended on:

Highlights (2-3):

Lowlights (2-3):

Questions (2):

Rating:

Bellwork #5:SW discuss and present academic vocabulary.SW discuss what satire is and how they see it used within A Modest Proposal.SW begin reading and discussing A Modest Proposal and the use of the three appeals.

• In your own words, define Satire (Hint: think of Shrek).

• List some examples you have seen in stories, poems, or movies you have seen (At least 3).

Bellwork #6:SW finish reading and discussing A Modest Proposal and the use of the three appeals.SW read, interpret, and T2T based upon an article and what they know about Frankenstein.

• Which appeal has influenced you the most so far, when reading A Modest Proposal? Why?

Bellwork #7:SW T2T on an article provided to them on the topic of FrankensteinSW begin group work on expert folders for Frankenstein.

• Create a bubble map on Frankenstein. Remember use only adjectives to describe the story/novel.

Bellwork # 8:SW Gallery Walk for notes on Frankenstein and take guided notes.SW apply their knowledge to a background quiz on Frankenstein.

• Write Gallery walk for Frankenstein in your bellwork.

• Then Label Gallery Walk in your unit notes and take notes as you walk around to the different circle maps.

Bellwork #9:SW listen and interpret meaning behind letters 1 &2 of Frankenstein.SW identify themes within the letters in groups and share their findings with the class.

• List the three characteristics of Romanticism.

Bellwork #10:SW critically read and interpret Letters 3 & 4 and interpret meaning behind them.SW continue group work on the letters and background on Robert Walton.

• List 5 details you have learned about Robert Walton from the letters we have read so far.

• HW: Read Chapter 1.

Bellwork #11:SW recap chapter 1 of Frankenstein.SW read and interpret Chapter 2 of Frankenstein.

Use a bubble map to define each of the following word: You may use a dictionary or your phones for assistance:

1.Indefatigable

2.Intimate

3.Rankling

4.Plaited

5.Pittance HW: Read Chapter 3

Bellwork #12:SW read and discuss concepts in Chapter 4 of Frankenstein.SW apply a visualization technique to the reading.

• What does Victor want to accomplish in life? What does Victor’s mother want to happen between him and Elizabeth? Why?

• HW: Read Chapters 5-8, discussion questions, and a Flow map based upon the sequence of plot in these chapters.

Bellwork #13:SW recap and review chapters 5-8 of Frankenstein.SW work in groups to create a debate based upon whose fault lies the death of William and Justine’s.

Put the following events in the order they happened in chapters 5-8:•Justine Moritz was convicted and hung for the murder of William Frankenstein.•Victor creates a beautiful and disdainful creature.•Victor goes home to Geneva, Switzerland to console his family of their recent loss.•Victor contracted a fever for several months and was confined to bed.•The monster is no where to be found in Victor’s apartment.•Henry Clerval came to school to be educated with Victor.

Bellwork #14:SW read, interpret, and analyze Chapter 9 of Frankenstein.SW work in Literature groups while reading and discussing chapter 9.

• Fill in the Family Tree based upon the Frankenstein Family.

______ + Alphonse Frankenstein

l

Victor F. – Ernest F.- ________- ________

(deceased) (adopted)

_____ is a servant of the Frankenstein family and was convicted of Williams murder.

_____ is a close personal friend and companion of Victor’s.

_____ + _____ are Victor’s teachers.

Bellwork #15: SW use their knowledge based upon the novel to take a quiz on chapters 1-9.SW read chapter 10 and discuss/interpret meaning in their literature groups.

How can you relate the following section of the poem “Ancient Mariner” to Victor’s life, as he repeated these lines in chapter 5:

“Like one who, on a lonely road,

Doth walk in fear and dread,

And, having once turned around, walks on,

And turns no more his head;

Because he knows a frightful fiend

Doth close behind him tread.”

Bellwork #16:SW read chapter 11 and work in literature groups to discuss and interpret the meaning.SW apply their knowledge to some discussion questions.

• Describe what the creature is experiencing out their on his own.

• HW: Read Chapter 12

Bellwork #17:SW SSR + chapters 13 of Frankenstein and respond to a prompt.SW listen and interpret chapter 14 of Frankenstein in their literature groups.

After reading chapter 13:

What has the creature learned from the cottagers? What have the creature and Safie learned together? List and describe what the creature observes from the cottagers.

Bellwork #18SW view the 1st part of Frankenstein and compare/contrast the Novel to the film.

• Create a double-bubble comparing/contrasting Frankenstein, the movie to the novel. 5 similarities and 5 differences on each side. Don’t forget the FOR and the question.

Bellwork #19:SW view the 1st part of Frankenstein and compare/contrast the Novel to the film.SW read, interpret, and analyze Chapter 15.

• Predict what you think will happen with the creature and the cottagers. Will he reveal himself? How will they react? Could the old man’s(Delacy’s) blindness aid him? Explain.

Bellwork #20:SW SSR + with Chapter 16 of Frankenstein and respond to a prompt.SW listen and interpret chapter 17 of Frankenstein.