Today, quiz over 5-7.
Next, I want you to start making a plan for your theme project. You've decided WHAT you are doing, now it's time to start figure out HOW.
Go to Google Classroom and re-open that assignment from Tuesday, the Huck Finn Theme Tracker. If you turned it in, it has been "returned" to you. I made a comment next to #6, your project idea.
Work on page four--look at the five objectives, and figure out HOW your project will reach these objectives. You don't have to pick the themes yet. I just want you to start making a plan so when you have work time next week, you can get started.
This document is DUE end of the hour...I want to see the plans you have made. I will make comments and return to you.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, January 30, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Wednesday, 1.28: Huck Chapters 1-4
Today, read chapters 1-4. Whatever we don't get finished in class is homework! Here's the link to the audio.
Tomorrow, quiz over chapters 1-4.
Tomorrow, quiz over chapters 1-4.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Wednesday, 1.22: In-Class Essay
Today, you will write your essay on showing how Notorious Jumping Frog and your other short story fit the characteristics of realism/regionalism.
You can have on your desk:Several sheets of paper to write your essay and a pen/pencil
A textbook
Your copy of the short story given on Tuesday
Your notes on realism/regionalism
Notes you've made on the two short stories--if you haven't done this, do it tonight.
NO COMPUTERS OR PHONES
You ONLY have the class period to write.
You can have on your desk:Several sheets of paper to write your essay and a pen/pencil
A textbook
Your copy of the short story given on Tuesday
Your notes on realism/regionalism
Notes you've made on the two short stories--if you haven't done this, do it tonight.
NO COMPUTERS OR PHONES
You ONLY have the class period to write.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Wednesday, 1.21 Agenda: Slave Narratives
TOMORROW:, you will write your essay on showing how Notorious Jumping Frog and your other short story fit the characteristics of realism/regionalism. When you come to class, you need to be prepared with:
Several sheets of paper to write your essay and a pen/pencil
A textbook
Your copy of the short story given on Tuesday
Your notes on realism/regionalism--Link is here if you are missing the notes
Notes you've made on the two short stories--if you haven't done this, do it tonight.
NO COMPUTERS
We need to get started ASAP tomorrow, so I'll be hurrying you along when you come in. You ONLY have the class period tomorrow to write your essay. Be prepared when you come in.
TODAY: We are watching a slave narrative video in order to prepare us for reading Huck Finn, to get used to the dialect, and to see the first-hand effects of slavery. Reflection sheet due at end of hour. We won't get finished with the video, but will watch as much as we can.
Several sheets of paper to write your essay and a pen/pencil
A textbook
Your copy of the short story given on Tuesday
Your notes on realism/regionalism--Link is here if you are missing the notes
Notes you've made on the two short stories--if you haven't done this, do it tonight.
NO COMPUTERS
We need to get started ASAP tomorrow, so I'll be hurrying you along when you come in. You ONLY have the class period tomorrow to write your essay. Be prepared when you come in.
TODAY: We are watching a slave narrative video in order to prepare us for reading Huck Finn, to get used to the dialect, and to see the first-hand effects of slavery. Reflection sheet due at end of hour. We won't get finished with the video, but will watch as much as we can.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Tuesday, 1.20 Agenda--Mark Twain Short Story
Today you'll be given a copy of another Mark Twain short story. There are 4 different ones.
You need to:
1. Read the story
2. Highlight funny phrases/sentences.
3. Make notes on how your short story reflects the ideas of realism and regionalism.
Be ready for an essay test where you show how your short story and Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County fits the characteristics of realism and regionalism.
You need to:
1. Read the story
2. Highlight funny phrases/sentences.
3. Make notes on how your short story reflects the ideas of realism and regionalism.
Be ready for an essay test where you show how your short story and Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County fits the characteristics of realism and regionalism.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Friday, 1.16: Jumping Frog
Today we are going to read together Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, on page 659 of the textbook.
As we read, keep in mind the characteristics of realism and regionalism and keep a running list on a piece of paper to use when you write the essay next week. I would look for AT LEAST three different characteristic examples. You can use these notes next week.
As we read, keep in mind the characteristics of realism and regionalism and keep a running list on a piece of paper to use when you write the essay next week. I would look for AT LEAST three different characteristic examples. You can use these notes next week.
Thursday, 1.15: Mark Twain WebQuest!
Today you're working though a Mark Twain WebQuest! Directions sent through Google Classroom.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Friday, January 9, 2015
Friday, 1.9 Agenda: Modern Transcendentalism
Today you'll work in groups of 4 to find modern examples of transcendentalism.
First, decide on your groups
Second, open this presentation and MAKE A COPY.
Third, share the link with me HERE.
Fourth, finish presentation for class on Monday.
Have a great weekend!!
First, decide on your groups
Second, open this presentation and MAKE A COPY.
Third, share the link with me HERE.
Fourth, finish presentation for class on Monday.
Have a great weekend!!
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Happy Transcendentalist Thursday!
Wednesday: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thursday: Henry David Throeau
Friday/Monday: Transcendentalist project
Monday, January 5, 2015
Welcome back!
Hope you had a nice, relaxing break. Our plans for second semester include:
Transcendentalism--short unit starting today. Presentation here
Huckleberry Finn
Women's literature
Harlem Renaissance
Great Gatsby
Final research paper
Transcendentalism--short unit starting today. Presentation here
Huckleberry Finn
Women's literature
Harlem Renaissance
Great Gatsby
Final research paper
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