Today we:
- Analyzed Understanding Violence and responded to questions - Fishbowl discussion to review Magical Realism, Understanding Violence, and Theme - Examined sample introduction for Synthesis Essay - Worked on Synthesis Essay Homework: - Synthesis Essay due TOMORROW - Bring A Thousand Splendid Suns to class 9/6
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Today we:
- Reviewed Magical Realism - Completed Writer's Notebook from last night - Brainstormed themes from Chronicle - Read Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Understanding Violence Homework - Submit to turnitin.com - Work on Synthesis Essay Today we:
- Completed Writer's Notebook: After Tonight (Gary Soto) - Conducted theme analysis of After Tonight & compared to themes in Chronicle - Finished categorizing major conflicts from Unit 1 using graphic organizer - Began working on Synthesis Essay with groups Homework: - Write your claim! - Watch this Ted Talk: Why I'm Done Trying to Be Man Enough https://www.ted.com/talks/justin_baldoni_why_i_m_done_trying_to_be_man_enough?language=en Today we:
- Completed Written portion of Unit 1 Exam - Reviewed Synthesis Essay requirements - Formed groups - Reviewed structure of a Synthesis Essay - Began to discuss conflicts in each story from Unit 1 Homework: - Complete graphic organizer identifying conflicts in each story Today we:
- Completed Unit 1 Exam - Received Assignment Sheet for Synthesis Essay Homework: - Prepare for Writing Portion of Exam tomorrow Today we:
- Completed 2 Ways Quiz - Reviewed Quiz - Discussed Ted Talk video - Read Indian Father's Plea - Analyzed structure of story / connection to Cultural Identity - Prepared for Unit 1 Test tomorrow Homework: - Study Lit Terms for Test tomorrow! cultural_conversations_unit_test_-_study_guide_19-20.docx Today we:
- Writer's Notebook: Reviewed Where World's Collide - Revisited Everyday Use - Shared & revised theme statements - Analyzed structure of claim statements - Based on Word Splash, made predictions about Two Ways to Belong in America - Read Two Ways to Belong in America - Discussed importance of final quote - Watched Fresh Off the Boat cultural clip Homework: - Watch Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMSyBmQt7iY - Respond to the following prompt in Writer's Notebook:
Today we:
- Read My Mother Pieced Quilts and responded in writer's notebook - Analyzed Everyday Use using 3 Circles method: - Read on the lines (word/main idea/denotation) - Read between the lines (connotation/inference) - Read beyond the lines (theme) Homework: - Read Where World's Collide (pg 63) & respond to the prompt in your writer's notebook: Write about a time when you experienced a collision of worlds. - If you did not finish in class, complete your 2 theme statements for Everyday Use. Tomorrow we will review the theme statements and claims for Everyday Use. ** Unit 1 Exam Study Guide here: Unit 1 Exam Study Guide Today we:
- Completed Vocab Unit 6 Quiz - Practiced SAT #2 - Read Everyday Use - Completed SIFT strategy for Everyday Use Homework: - Write 2 claims responding to the prompt & highlight evidence within the story: To what extent does ones culture influence the way one views others and the world? |
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