Peer Edit

February 1, 2018

Standard:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

Starter:

Diagnostic Writing/Creative Concern

Create a concern so your peers can provide you with feedback.

This may be about the product or paragraphs.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a theme from your favorite book.

Activity: 

1.  Beowulf Theme Project Instructions

Use the time today to complete the project proposal!

Once you submit it, I will review your information and let you know if it is accepted.

Then, begin working on the project creation or TPEQEA!

Presentation Form

2.  Peer Edit 

Closure: 

What were you able to accomplish today?

Theme Work Day

January 30 & 31, 2018

Standard:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

Starter:

Daily Writing/Creative Concern

Create a concern so I can provide you with feedback.

This may be about the product or paragraphs.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a theme from your favorite book.

Activity: 

1.  Beowulf Theme Project Instructions

Use the time today to complete the project proposal!

Once you submit it, I will review your information and let you know if it is accepted.

Then, begin working on the project creation or TPEQEA!

Presentation Form

Closure: 

What were you able to accomplish today?

Theme Work Day

January 29, 2018

Standard:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

Starter:

SMART goal

Create a goal for what you want to accomplish during class time today.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a theme from your favorite book.

Activity: 

1.  Beowulf Theme Project Instructions

Use the time today to complete the project proposal!

Once you submit it, I will review your information and let you know if it is accepted.

Then, begin working on the project creation or TPEQEA!

Closure: 

What were you able to accomplish today?

Beowulf Theme Project

January 26, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

EQ: Express your own ideas and respond to others regarding the themes of Beowulf.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a theme from your favorite book.

Activity: 

1.  Beowulf Theme Project Instructions

Use the time today to complete the project proposal!

Once you submit it, I will review your information and let you know if it is accepted.

Then, begin working on the project creation or TPEQEA!

Closure: 

What were you able to accomplish today?

Socratic Seminar

January 25, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

EQ: Express your own ideas and respond to others regarding the themes of Beowulf.

Starter: 

Find a partner and provide feedback on the questions, making sure they are open-ended.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Hero

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a modern day hero.

Activity: 

1.  Socratic Seminar

Topics:

Analyze the themes of Beowulf and connect them to life today.

AND

Identify and analyze the traits that make up a hero.

Socratic Seminar Question Writing

Socratic Seminar Rubric and Peer Evaluation

Today's Meet

2.  Beowulf Theme Project Instructions

Closure: 

Reflection

Write a five sentence reflection based on the seminar.

Consider your overall participation, level of questioning, focus, connection, quality, etc.

Beowulf Book Three

January 24, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q:  Identify and analyze central ideas to determine the theme.

Starter:

Complete this from yesterday: 

 One Pager 

Individually, create a neat and colorful one pager.

Include: 

Short objective summary.

Identification of a main idea.

A quote to support this main idea. 

Explanation of quote. 

An image to support ideas.

THREE adjectives to describe the mood. 

Potential theme and explanation.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a theme from your favorite book.

Activity:

1.  Gallery Walk

Give at least FIVE people a plus and delta based on their one pager. 

2.  Beowulf Graphic Novel

In groups of 2-3 people read through Book Three of Beowulf.

Pay attention to the images and how they tell a story.

3.  Socratic Seminar Prep

Tomorrow we have a Socratic seminar based on the ideas and themes of Beowulf.

Topics:

Analyze the themes of Beowulf and connect them to life today.

AND

Identify and analyze the traits that make up a hero.

Socratic Seminar Question Writing

Review the document above.

You must create ONE question for each type.

(Five questions altogether.)

Closure: 

How does the graphic novel compare to the traditional poem?

Beowulf Book Two

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q:  Identify and analyze central ideas to determine the theme.

Starter:

Watch and listen to I Can Go the Distance. 

Connect this song to the ideas in Beowulf.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a theme from your favorite book.

Activity: 

1.  Finishing Graphic Organizer

Main Topic

Book One

Branches

Summary

(3-5 sentences)

Topic (3)

(Written as a point sentence)

Main Idea (1)

(Quote to support idea)

Theme
(Quote and Elaboration)

2.  Beowulf Graphic Novel

In groups of 2-3 people read through Book Two of Beowulf.

Pay attention to the images and how they tell a story.

3.  One Pager 

Individually, create a neat and colorful one pager.

Include: 

Short objective summary.

Identification of a main idea.

A quote to support this main idea. 

Explanation of quote. 

An image to support ideas.

THREE adjectives to describe the mood. 

Potential theme and explanation.

Closure: 

How does the graphic novel compare to the traditional poem?

Beowulf Graphic Novel

January 17, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q:  Identify and analyze central ideas to determine the theme.

Starter:

Create a Daily Writing Concern for the TPEQEA paragraph from yesterday.

Write this on the TPEQEA feedback rubric.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a theme from your favorite book.

Activity: 

1.  Peer Edit 

Find a partner and complete the TPEQEA rubric. 

Make sure to complete the comment box and provide feedback on the DWC.

2.  Beowulf Graphic Novel

In groups of 2-3 people read through Book One of Beowulf.

Pay attention to the images and how they tell a story.

3.  Graphic Organizer

Main Topic

Book One

Branches

Summary

(3-5 sentences)

Topic (3)

(Written as a point sentence)

Main Idea (1)

(Quote to support idea)

Theme
(Quote and Elaboration)

Closure: 

How does the graphic novel compare to the traditional poem?

Introduction to Beowulf

January 16, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q:  Identify and analyze central ideas to determine the theme.

Starter: 

Anglo Saxons Introduction

Watch the video, and then answer the question: 

How does time and place impact writing?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Anglo-Saxon

Part of Speech: Adjective

Dictionary Definition: relating to or denoting the Germanic inhabitants of England from their arrival in the 5th century up to the Norman Conquest.

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Find image that depicts Anglo-Saxons.

Activity: 

1.  What is Theme?

We will watch the video together as a quick refresher.

2.  Beowulf Excerpt

As a class, we will read through pages 5-8 in our StudySync books.

Discussion Questions

What is the main idea of each section XX and XXI?

What is  a potential theme?

Where does history end and legend begin?

3.  TPEQEA

How does the combination of character, plot, and setting help you understand Anglo-Saxon views and culture?  

4.  TPEQEA Peer Edit 

Find a partner to peer edit with and complete the rubric for them.

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned about Anglo-Saxon culture?

Library Visit

January 12, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10

By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11-CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.

E.Q: What books interest you?

Starter: 

Free Write Friday

This should be a half page, double spaced.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Research

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Research different authors from the time period of your choice.

Activity:

1.  Library Visit

  Independent Reading Project 

At the library continue researching different books and authors for your independent reading project.

Don't forget to grab a project proposal form.

Closure:

Turn in the proposal!

Independent Reading Projects

January 11, 2018

Standard:

 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

E.Q: What does it mean to be human?

Starter:

Writing Assignment

Select a prompt and respond to in a half page (double spaced) answer.

In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?

Or

What does it mean to be human?

Vocabulary: 

Word: human condition

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality"

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image you associate with this term.

Activity: 

1.   Independent Reading Project 

As a class we will review the requirements for this project. 

2.  Time Period Jigsaw 

Each person will randomly select a time period from British Literature. 

Time Periods

Old English

Middle English/Medieval

Renaissance

Restoration

18th Century

Romantic/Victorian

20th and 21st Century

Encyclopedia Britannica 

British Library 

Using the sidebar tool, click on the time period that matches your topic.

In small expert groups, research the topic.
Consider what were major themes, topics, authors, etc. 

Take Cornell notes to present the information others.

3.  Project Research

Using the remaining class time, look up authors and books from the time period that interested you the most. 

Closure:

What time period did you find the most fascinating and why?

The Human Condition

January 9, 2018

Standard:

 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

E.Q: What does it mean to be human?

Starter:

In 2-3 sentences describe what it means to be human.

Vocabulary: 

Word: human condition

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality"

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image you associate with this term.

Activity: 

1.  Presentations

Individually, state your name and explain your shirt design to the class.

2.  Google Folder Set Up

In your Google Drive, create a folder labeled Eng. IV.

Then, create subfolders labeled:

Starters

Closures

Free Writes

Assignments

Vocabulary

You will complete 90% of your work within these folders.

Make sure that you share the entire folder with me at:

kregan.lec@lee.k12.nc.us

3.  Class Contract

Brainstorm at your table what a great classroom looks, sounds, and feels like.

We will use your ideas to collaboratively create a class contract for the semester.

4.  The Human Condition

The Human Condition  

As a class we will watch the video together.

Individually, read and annotate the excerpts from Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.

Writing Assignment

In a 1/2 page, double spaced format, respond to the following question: 

What does it mean to be human?

Closure: 

How do the passages read in class today relate to your ideas?