Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Wednesday

Welcome Back! How was your winter break?

Take some time to review the play Death of a Salesman because you are about to have a quiz!

Homework: Come prepared with notes and materials to create your group’s Character Analysis poster!

Past, Present, Future Wednesday

• Hamlet• Death of a Salesman

• Death of a Salesman• Quiz• HMWK: Characterization

• Death of a Salesman• Review of tragedy – Greek, Shakespeare, Modern• Poetry and next novel

Modern DramaWednesday

Standard 2 Reading for All Purposes1.Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: • To analyze the purpose and effect of characterization and symbols on the meaning of the

work as a whole• To review the elements of tragedy and apply them to various plays through time

Essential Unit Questions:• How does character development effect meaning?• How does symbolism effect meaning?• What is tragedy? To the Greeks? To the Elizabethans? To the modern day playwright?

Activity: Develop You DO Wednesday

Purpose: to show what you know about the characters and events in the play Death of a Salesman.Tasks: 1. Clear your desk accept for a pen or pencil2. You may use your student ID number in place of your name3. Complete the quiz4. Turn it in5. Grab a Character Analysis sheet off the front table & read through itOutcome: • Grade quiz • Form groups & assign character for Character Analysis

Homework: Come prepared with notes and materials to create your group’s Character Analysis poster!

*Possible Task Roles*

• Character’s Voice: Look for examples of the character’s speech that reveal important information about him or her. Record at least two direct quotes. Beneath each quote, record what you think the character’s words say about him or her.

• Character’s Deeds: Search for passages that show something the character does. Write at least two examples of the character’s actions. Use direct quotes, or state what the character does in your own words. Beneath each statement, record what you think the character’s actions reveal about him or her.

• Character’s Looks: Find passages that describe the character’s appearance. If you cannot find a direct quote, write what you think the character looks like and why you picture the character this way. Include information about the character’s hair color, eye color, age, height, and distinguishing features. Draw a sketch of the character.

• Character’s Thoughts and Feelings: Find descriptions of the character’s thoughts and feelings. Record at least two sage directions that show what’s inside the character’s mind and heart and/or that you can infer feelings. Beneath each quote, record what you learn about the character by examining his or her thoughts or feelings.

• Other Character’s: Look for ways in which other characters react and interact with your character. Record at least two passages that show what this interaction is and what it reveals about the character and his/her relationships with others.

• Continue to work on writing• Poetry analysis• Things Fall Apart• The Stranger• Choice Novel

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Thursday

Grab a Symbolic Values sheet off the front table.Read through it.

Where you here yesterday? If not, see me for a group.

The rest of you, have out your notes and materials to create your group’s Character Analysis poster!

Homework: Complete your Symbolic Value assignment for tomorrow! (I will assign you a letter)Did you finish your group’s Character Analysis poster? You report out on Monday!

Past, Present, Future Thursday

• Death of a Salesman• Quiz• Characterization

• Death of a Salesman• Create your poster• HMWK: Symbolism

• Death of a Salesman• Symbolism• Complete your poster - Share your poster

• Review of tragedy – Greek, Shakespeare, Modern• Poetry and next novel

Modern DramaThursday

Standard 2 Reading for All Purposes1.Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: • To analyze the purpose and effect of characterization and symbols on the meaning of

the work as a whole• To review the elements of tragedy and apply them to various plays through time

Essential Unit Questions:• How does character development effect meaning?• How does symbolism effect meaning?• What is tragedy? To the Greeks? To the Elizabethans? To the modern day playwright?

Activity: Develop You DO Thursday

Purpose: to show what you know about the characters and events in the play Death of a Salesman.

Tasks: • See handout from yesterday (and next slide)• Any questions?

Outcome/Homework: Come prepared with notes and materials to create your group’s Character Analysis poster!

Don’t forget to complete your Symbolic Values assignment, too!

Be prepared to share… 1. Character name 2. Accurate physical representation 3. Quotes supporting accurate details & inferences about character traits (2-4) 4. Dreams/goals 5. Important symbolic values (consider handout)6. Purpose and effect of character on meaning of the work as a whole • What is the purpose of this character in this play? (Think about what it would be like if he/she

wasn’t there or was represented differently)• What is this characters effect on the meaning of the work as a whole?

MAKE SURE EVERYONE SHARES EQUALLY

Be prepared to consider:• After seeing and hearing about each character in the play, what is each of their roles or purpose in the play?

Homework & Reminders• Symbolic Value

*Possible Task Roles*• Character’s Voice: Look for examples of the character’s speech that reveal important information about him or her.

Record at least two direct quotes. Beneath each quote, record what you think the character’s words say about him or her.• Character’s Deeds: Search for passages that show something the character does. Write at least two examples of the

character’s actions. Use direct quotes, or state what the character does in your own words. Beneath each statement, record what you think the character’s actions reveal about him or her.

• Character’s Looks: Find passages that describe the character’s appearance. If you cannot find a direct quote, write what you think the character looks like and why you picture the character this way. Include information about the character’s hair color, eye color, age, height, and distinguishing features. Draw a sketch of the character.

• Character’s Thoughts and Feelings: Find descriptions of the character’s thoughts and feelings. Record at least two sage directions that show what’s inside the character’s mind and heart and/or that you can infer feelings. Beneath each quote, record what you learn about the character by examining his or her thoughts or feelings.

• Other Character’s: Look for ways in which other characters react and interact with your character. Record at least two passages that show what this interaction is and what it reveals about the character and his/her relationships with others.

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Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Friday

Did you complete your Symbolic Value assignment? Be prepared to share!Grab the tragedy review sheets off the front table. – Homework!

Homework: Complete tragedy review sheets AND be prepared to your Character Analysis poster!

Past, Present, Future Friday

• Death of a Salesman• Quiz• Characterization

• Death of a Salesman• Finish your poster• HMWK: Tragedy review

• Death of a Salesman• Share your poster

• Review of tragedy – Greek, Shakespeare, Modern• Poetry and next novel

Modern DramaFriday

Standard 2 Reading for All Purposes1.Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies

Objective: • To analyze the purpose and effect of characterization and symbols on the meaning of

the work as a whole• To review the elements of tragedy and apply them to various plays through time

Essential Unit Questions:• How does character development effect meaning?• How does symbolism effect meaning?• What is tragedy? To the Greeks? To the Elizabethans? To the modern day playwright?

Activity: Develop You DO Friday

Purpose: to show what you know about the symbols in the play Death of a Salesman.

Tasks: • Get into groups based on your letters; Share out your responses of Symbolic Values• Number off • Get into groups based on your numbers; Share out your responses of Symbolic Values (if you are missing

a letter, as a group, figure it out)• Get into your character groups• Complete the Outcome Questions; Consider how these apply to your Character Analysis• Work on your poster• You will be allowed 5 minutes to report out on Monday (see next 2 slides)

Outcome/Homework: Create your group’s Character Analysis poster!

Homework: Don’t forget to complete your tragedy review assignment, too!

Oral Communication & Listening 10 ptsPeer Feedback

Aesthetics• Clear• Easy to read & see• Error free• Creative, thoughtful

Details• Character name• Accurate physical characteristics represented• (2-)4 Quotes (with pages)• Other appropriate pictures, symbols, and words to

represent character• Type/traits/personality• Dreams/goals• Symbolic values• Purpose/effect

Participation• Orderly and organized

• clear beginning, middle, and end• Speaks for (3-) 5 minutes to address topic• Shares and participates equally

Communication• Speaks clearly with appropriate rate, volume,

and inflection• Stands erect, facing audience with appropriate

body language and eye contact• Uses precise, grammatically correct, varied

language• No halting or clogging filler words (“uhm,” “ah,”

“like,” etc.)

Reading For All Purposes 20 points

Characterization

1. Directa. Quotes (2-4 with pages) from playb. Character Type/Traits/Personality (Dynamic or Static) c. Dreams/Goals

2. Indirecta. Quotes (2-4 with pages) from playb. Character Type/Traits/Personality (Dynamic or Static) c. Dreams/Goals

3. Important symbolic values4. Purpose of character on meaning of the work as a whole5. Effect of character on meaning of the work as a whole

Homework & Reminders• Character Analysis Posters• Tragedy Review

1. Character name 2. Accurate physical representation 3. Quotes supporting accurate details & inferences about character traits (2-4) 4. Dreams/goals 5. Important symbolic values (consider handout)6. Purpose and effect of character on meaning of the work as a whole • What is the purpose of this character in this play? (Think about what it would be like if he/she wasn’t there or was

represented differently)• What is this characters effect on the meaning of the work as a whole?

MAKE SURE EVERYONE SHARES EQUALLY

Be prepared to consider:• After seeing and hearing about each character in the play, what is each of their roles or purpose in the play?

Coming Soon…Monday• Character Analysis – report out to other small groups• Character name• Accurate physical representation• Quotes supporting accurate details & inferences about character traits (2-4)• Dreams/goals• Important symbolic values• Purpose and effect of character of meaning of a work as a whole• Purpose & effect of characters & symbols - meaning of the work as a whole

• HMWK – Read AC Bradley with Questions• Review Greeks & Apply to DOAS (finish as hmwk)Tuesday

• Wednesday• Thursday• Friday

Coming Soon…

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

AP =

Ambiguity PossibleAddress the Prompt

Analysis, PleaseAlways Poetry

Also ProseApplied Practice

“Anything’s” Possible?Absolute Paradise

Colorado Academic StandardsOral Expression and Listening 1.Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness2.Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals

Reading for All Purposes1.Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies2.Interpreting and evaluating complex informational texts require the understanding of rhetoric, critical reading, and analysis skills

Writing and Composition1.Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose2.Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes3.Standard English conventions effectively communicate to targeted audiences and purposes

Research and Reasoning1.Independent research designs articulate and defend information, conclusions, and solutions that address specific contexts and purposes2.Logical arguments distinguish facts from opinions; and evidence defines reasoned judgment