English I, 1st 9 weeks, week 4

English I, 1st 9 weeks, week 4Monday September 14th, 2015

Diligence

I will work until I finishAny job that I may start;And instead of being lazy,I will work with all my heart.I will concentrate on what I do,And keep my goal in sight;I will follow the instructionsSo the job will be done right.Before me lies an open map,The choice is mine to make.Ill live a life of character,And thats the road Ill take!

Academic VocabularyWhat is your favorite subject? What words are specific to that subject?For example, history class words would be: Renaissance, imperialism, and rights.Make a list of words specific to your favorite subject.Academic VocabularyWhat words did you write?Math: geometry, subtraction, variablesScience: biology, symbiotic English: onomatopoeia, metaphor, simileHistory: presidents, geographyPage 54-55 in the textbook gives a list of academic vocabulary.For each word, write the definition in your own words, draw a picture that represents that word to you, and use the word in an original sentence.Academic VocabularyExample:Analyze: carefully examining all parts and facets of an issue.Picture:

Sentence: When the data from the experiment came back different from the previous results, the science team began to analyze the conditions of the experiment. Unit I VocabularyNonlinear Plot a plot becomes non-linear through the use of literary techniques; may be hard to follow and seem somewhat disorganizedIronya literary technique used to create meaning that seems to contradict the literal meaning or eventsSarcasmbitter form a of irony, intended to taunt or hurtParadoxa seemingly contradictory statement that on closer scrutiny reveals a deeper truth (e.g.,life is but a dream)Rhetorical purposethe authors primary aim in a piece of writing. The rhetorical purpose could be to narrate, to argue, to review, to explain, or to examineTheme the central or universal idea of a piece of fiction or the main idea of a nonfiction essay

Flashback - an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point the story has reached.

Foreshadowing - the use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest what action is to comeSubplot - a secondary or minor plot in a literary work which may contrast with the main plot, highlight it, or be completely unrelatedParallel plot structure - two or more major plots that occur within a story and usually intersectNon-linear plot - a plot becomes non-linear through the use of literary techniques; may be hard to follow and seem somewhat disorganizedThematic concept a general term that encompasses a universal experience, e.g., love, loss, youth, nature. Themes or thematic statements may be developed from thematic concepts.

Suggested Duration: 50-60 min.Content Objective: Students identify literary elements used in nonlinear plots and analyze their effects on the text. Mini Lesson 1. Writing Appetizer

Review linear plot structure by drawing a plot line. Explain to students that many authors choose to use a nonlinear plot to tell their stories. These authors use literary techniques in order to make this possible without being confusing to the reader.3. Instruct students to draw a chart with the following labels: Literary Elements, Examples from Books/Film, and Authors Purpose and Examples from the Text. Define and discuss the following literary elements: foreshadowing, flashback, sub-plots, and parallel plot structure as students record the information in the Readers Notebook. Think Aloud as you identify examples and encourage students to add their own examples from either text theyve read or from films theyve seen. Literary TechniqueLiterary ExamplesExamples from Books/FilmAuthors PurposeExamples from the TextForeshadowingFlashbackSubplotParallel Plot Structure4. Discuss why an author might choose this type of plot structure and record information in the third column of your chart. What type of story would lend itself to a nonlinear plot?

Do you think an author makes a conscious decision about the plot before they ever begin writing?

What type of story would you write if it had to be in a nonlinear plot format?

Common MisconceptionStudents often confuse topic and theme. It is important for students to know that a theme may be expressed as a complete sentence and a topic can be one word. Love is not a theme; it is closer to a topic. Love has its ups and downs is a theme involving the topic of love.

Quick Write: What type of story would lend itself to a nonlinear plot?

Do you think an author makes a conscious decision about the plot before they ever begin writing?

What type of story would you write if it had to be in a nonlinear plot format?

Tuesday September 15th, 2015

Academic VocabularyContinue working with the vocabulary words from yesterday until you have them finished.When all are finished we will start the pretest. If you do not finish, the rest is homework. PretestingGrammar and usage pretest.Do your best.This will take several days; take your time. When you are finished, read your library book and work on your independent reading project. Sacred Writing TimeDid you come to class with an idea to write about?As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!

Its September 15. Today is International Day of Democracy. What will you vote for?Trivial Fact of the Day: There are four U.S. presidents who never held any other elective office: Ulysses Grant, William Taft, Herbert Hoover, and Dwight Eisenhower.

Interesting Quote of the Day: Its never too late to be what you might have been. --George Eliot (pseudonym for Mary Anne Evans, British author of Silas Marner)

Vocabulary Word of the Day: ominous (adjective) This word suggests that something evil or harmful is about to come true. Storm clouds can be ominous. What are two or three other things that might be described this way?

Wednesday September 16th, 2015

PretestingGrammar and usage pretest.Do your best.This will take several days; take your time. When you are finished, read your library book and work on your independent reading project. Homework Read To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 9-11. Sacred Writing TimeDid you come to class with an idea to write about?As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!

Its September 16. Today is both National Mayflower Day and Trail of Tears Commemoration Day. Any connections between the two?Trivial Fact of the Day: S.O.S. became the international signal of distress in 1912, and the Titanic was the first ship to ever use it before sinking in April of that same year.

Interesting Quote of the Day: Even if youre on the right track, youll just get run over if you sit there. --Will Rogers (American humorist)

Vocabulary Word of the Day: invigorate (verb) this action word means to fill with life and energy. What are some ways you can invigorate your writing?

Thursday September 17th, 2015

PretestingGrammar and usage pretest.Do your best.This will take several days; take your time. When you are finished, read your library book and work on your independent reading project. Sacred Writing TimeDid you come to class with an idea to write about?As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!

Its September 17. Today begins National Constitution Week. How is your constitution?Trivial Fact of the Day: In both England and the U.S., the year 1752 only had 354 days because the calendar type was changed that year, and 11 days were lost.

Interesting Quote of the Day: You make a living by what you earn; you make a life by what you give. --Winston Churchill (British politician)

Vocabulary Word of the Day: constitution (noun) In addition to a famous American document, this word also means a physical state relating to strength or health. What do you need to do in order to have a strong or healthy constitution?

Friday September 18th, 2015

HomeworkRead To Kill a Mockingbird Ch 12-15.Sacred Writing TimeDid you come to class with an idea to write about?As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!

Its September 18. Today is National Respect Day. Which adult in your life shows you the most respect? How might you thank that person?Trivial Fact of the Day: In M & M candies, the letters stand for Mars and Murrie, the last names of the two developers of the snack.

Interesting Quote of the Day: Learning does not consist only of knowingwhat we must or can do, but also knowing what we could do and perhaps should not do. --Umberto Eco (Italian essayist and author)

Vocabulary Word of the Day: forte (noun) This word means a most highly developed characteristic or talent. Can you name three things that are your forte?

LibraryBe respectful in the library.Objectives: check out a book if you need a new one for your independent reading.Pre AP: first independent reading project is due September 25th, Friday.English I: first independent reading project is due October 21st, Wednesday.