Day 20

Objective:  The students will read a pretty cool story that is perfect to teach characterization.

ROLL QUIZ

1.  Characterization Notes:

 

What is characterization?  Characterization is how a character is revealed to readers.  Writers reveal character traits to the reader two ways:

 

a)      Direct Characterization:  The writer simply tells readers what the character is like.  STRAIGHT OUT.  Joe is a nice boy who cares about others.

 

b)      Indirect Characterization:  The writer presents the character in a more subtle way, and the reader has to figure out what type of character he/she is.  There are three different methods:

 

1)      Physical description:  The author describes the appearance of the character.

2)      TWA of the character:  Thoughts, words and actions of the character reveal himself.

TWA of other characters:  Thoughts, words and actions of other characters toward the character reveal the character

2.  Read the story "Everyday Use":  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/164GefPxWqfnJCq5_oNRtbDwEYVo0yBws/view?usp=sharing

3.  You can listen and follow along to this link:  It is 24 minutes, so finish it after class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFTgRPJSceU

4.  Take the day off from Lord of the Flies.

Day 19

 Objective:  The students will read the next story for the class:  "Everyday Use."

1.  LOTF Chapter 2 Quiz

2.  Chapter 2 Lit Notes on Character

3.  LOTF Chapter 2 Dialectic Journal in GC 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLJf6fz3n8sI-oYGfkhefPkWUI3uxiYhgxXUOOV63A0/edit?usp=sharing

4.  Read Chapter 3 of LOTF

5.  Essay Rewrites

6.  Outside Book

Chapter 2 Notes:  Character and Characterization

 

 

What is a character?  A character is a person or thing with action in a story.

 

What is a protagonist?  A protagonist is the main character in the plot

 

What is an antagonist?  The antagonist is the character that causes the conflict.

 

What is a round character?  A round character is a fully developed character that has the qualities of real people.  They have many different personality traits.

 

What is a flat character?  A flat character is not fully developed.  They are two-dimensional characters with only one or two personality traits.

 

What is a stock character?  A flat character that is a stereotype.  A character that fits our preconceived ideas about their “type.”  Like a dumb blonde or a mad scientist.

 

What is a dynamic character?  A dynamic character is one that changes in an important way at some point in the story.  By the end of the story a dynamic character has gained some new understanding, made an important decision or taken a crucial action.

 

What is a static character?  A character that does not change.  These are usually subordinate characters. 

 

Day 18

 Objective:  The students will discuss LOTF Chapter 1 reading and complete a dialectical journal.

1.  LOTF Chapter 1 Quiz for points

2.  LOTF Chapter 1 Dialectical Journal

3.  Read Chapter 2...  As you read, think about what would be important to put on a Dialectical Journal if we were going to do one...  Hint.

Day 17

Objective:  The students will read the first chapter of Lord of the Flies after teacher introduction.

ROLL QUIZ

1.  Aeries Note:  Watch your grade.  Sometimes the "import" function of GC doesn't seem to work properly.

2.  Essays:  I am working on grading them now.  I should be done by Thursday night.

3.  Vocabulary Grades from yesterday:  I can't mark which ones that you got incorrect (well I guess I could, but that will take forever), so just know that I was fair.  If you want me to mark it for you, then I will, but I will probably find more errors and your original grade may go down.

4.  LOTF Intro:  You take notes.

5.  Read Chapter 1:  There will be a real quiz for points tomorrow.

Day 16

 Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary for this weeks story.

We will start Lord of the Flies on Wednesday

1.  Turn in Essay to GC

2.  Roll Quiz

3.  Everyday Use Vocabulary

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gqn4sia3vqKqaPHf9ndINBFUldZa6Ipxbw-hg2ZWwlk/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GvLGBeHMwdQJ-CcvExjE6tXfZAYtlWwG/view?usp=sharing

1.  Sidle (v)

2.  Furtive (adj.)

3.  Doctrines (n)

4.  Cowering (v)

5.  Rifling (v)

6.  Oppress (v)

7.  Doleful (adj.)

8.  Ignominiously (adv.)  ig no min ee ous ly

9.  Contempt (n)

10. Irreverent (adj. )

Day 15

 Objective:  The students will share some of their paragraphs from this essay and take note of the good, the bad and the ugly!😁

Note:  I have moved up Summer Work Extra Credit to October 1, 2020.   Remember...  THIS IS NOT MANDATORY!!  IF YOU DIDN'T DO IT, IT DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR GRADE!!!!!

ROLL QUIZ:

1.  WP Everyday Use

2.  Look at some essays.  I will hold an individual conference with each student and look at your paper.

3.  Complete essay.  What you think is your best writing is due on Monday (period 1,3,5) and Tuesday (Periods 2,4).  If it is not turned in on time, I will not read it twice!  Just once.

4.  It should be kinda smoky this week in Riverside.  Good idea to stay inside... And Read! 

Day 14

 Objective:  The students will write the first two paragraphs of Essay Number 2.

1.  Roll Quiz

2.  Discuss Essay Prompt:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l_NVblMfK6iJUlnM1cBJS4aUUC3DIUvd/view?usp=sharing

3.  How to set it up.  Start in GC.  I left a blank doc there titled Essay Number 2.  Use MLA format, and share it with me.  I want to see progress on this one and I will be checking in on them as you work.

4.  Write Inverted Triangle Intro 

5.  Write your first body paragraph on one of the stories.

This is due tomorrow.

Day 13

Objective:  The students will complete a college information worksheet in order to get a better idea of the costs involved in their education.  This will help them plan starting right now.

1.  Roll vocally.  Unmute and say hello when called.

2.  College Information Worksheet.  This is EXTRA CREDIT (25 points).  Due today at the end of Assync. time.  It is in GC.

You do not do this if you did not turn in and complete the stories chart.  That is now late and will not get full credit.

Back to School Night

 Here is my video:

https://www.loom.com/share/4582671aaf4f436f99ee69885bed150a

Day 12

Objective:  The students will discuss "Long Way Home" and then complete a brainstorming chart to use in preparation for the next essay.

Don't forget to buy Lord of the Flies if you plan to close read it for 100 points of Extra Credit (not a class requirement... only if you want EC).

1.  Roll Quiz

2.  WP #6:  Denotation and Connotation Review

3.  Discuss "Long Way Home"  Assignment Questions and Answers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZdDvDu_zaAjx9YebKA-kz0VzqtuJpSth-rfX-fl0cwk/edit?usp=sharing

4.  Complete "The Pedestrian" vs "Long Way Home" Brainstorming Chart in GC

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EoLOLVVsmcvCgM6doHdYoYi0S1byntfA/view?usp=sharing

5.  Essay Prompt:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l_NVblMfK6iJUlnM1cBJS4aUUC3DIUvd/view?usp=sharing

6.  Assync:  Finish Chart and turn in for points.  This is due before next class!!!

Day 11

Objective:  The students will discuss their choice of outside books and then complete the assignment for yesterday's awesome story.

1.  Roll Quiz.

2.  What book did you choose for the Outside Reading Requirement?  I will tell you what I think of it...  I promise I will be honest.  Also, I added one or two to the list.  One great for boys... One great for girls (although I loved it!!)

3. Assync:   "Long Way Home" assignment in GC.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZdDvDu_zaAjx9YebKA-kz0VzqtuJpSth-rfX-fl0cwk/edit?usp=sharing

Have a great day!