Planning your week:
Monday, 8/16 - Technology sheet due today! (packet here)
Tuesday, 8/17 - “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” CEI constructed response (handout here), final due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Friday, 8/20 - Antigone Guided Reading questions due by the end of class (Question packet and rubric are in the Unit 1 folder on the Google drive: Antigone Reading Questions FA21 Lines.docx; Antigone Reading Question Example.docx).
Monday, August 16
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Apply knowledge of parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Agenda:
Tuesday, August 17
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Wednesday, August 18
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Thursday, August 19
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Friday, August 20
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
Monday, 8/16 - Technology sheet due today! (packet here)
Tuesday, 8/17 - “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” CEI constructed response (handout here), final due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Friday, 8/20 - Antigone Guided Reading questions due by the end of class (Question packet and rubric are in the Unit 1 folder on the Google drive: Antigone Reading Questions FA21 Lines.docx; Antigone Reading Question Example.docx).
Monday, August 16
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Apply knowledge of parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RI1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Agenda:
- Meet your new Greek families!
- Get out your tech packet so your teacher can check it while you label the Magic Lens practice sentence for level 1.
- Review the CEI assignment requirements for “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” (handout here).
- Introduction to classical Greek Theatre:
- Complete the KIQ chart, then discuss your charts in small groups.
- View TED video on Greek tragedies and John Green video on Oedipus
- Teacher draws Oedipus family tree on board; students copy down in IANs
- Ponder and Respond: Describe a time you had to stand up for someone or something when it wasn’t necessarily the easiest choice. Explain the situation and how you handled it.
- SB pg. 448: Read sections “Greek Theater” and “Sophocles”; highlight key information (highlight in one color information that you have already learned, and new information in a different color). Participate in a class discussion on important background knowledge before beginning the reading of Antigone.
- SB. 449: As a class, read sections entitled “Tragedy and the Tragic Hero” and “Antigone and Her Family Background.”
- SB. 450: Review the “Pronunciation Guide.”
- If time permits: Assign reading roles in your group and begin reading Antigone and answering guided reading questions together. (Question packet and rubric are in the Unit 1 folder on the Google drive: Antigone Reading Questions FA21 Lines.docx; Antigone Reading Question Example.docx).
- Revise your “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” CEI constructed response (handout here), final due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm, Tuesday, 8/17.
Tuesday, August 17
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
- Complete the Magic Lens level 1 practice sentence.
- In your Greek families, continue to read Antigone. As you read, answer the guided reading questions. Your group is responsible for answering all guided reading questions - SHARE THE WORK - this is not an individual effort. (Question packet and rubric are in the Unit 1 folder on the Google drive: Antigone Reading Questions FA21 Lines.docx; Antigone Reading Question Example.docx).
- Revise your “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” CEI constructed response (handout here), final due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm, TONIGHT.
Wednesday, August 18
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
- Complete the Magic Lens level 1 practice sentence.
- In your Greek families, continue to read Antigone. As you read, answer the guided reading questions. Your group is responsible for answering all guided reading questions - SHARE THE WORK - this is not an individual effort. (Question packet and rubric are in the Unit 1 folder on the Google drive: Antigone Reading Questions FA21 Lines.docx; Antigone Reading Question Example.docx).
Thursday, August 19
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
- Complete the Magic Lens level 1 practice sentence.
- In your Greek families, continue to read Antigone. As you read, answer the guided reading questions. Your group is responsible for answering all guided reading questions - SHARE THE WORK - this is not an individual effort. (Question packet and rubric are in the Unit 1 folder on the Google drive: Antigone Reading Questions FA21 Lines.docx; Antigone Reading Question Example.docx).
Friday, August 20
Learning Goal(s): Practice close reading for information, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Consider thematic concepts from The Oedipus Trilogy. Review parts of speech.
Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE9-10RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively
Agenda:
- Complete the Magic Lens level 1 practice sentence.
- In your Greek families, continue to read Antigone. As you read, answer the guided reading questions. Your group is responsible for answering all guided reading questions - SHARE THE WORK - this is not an individual effort. (Question packet and rubric are in the Unit 1 folder on the Google drive: Antigone Reading Questions FA21 Lines.docx; Antigone Reading Question Example.docx).
- YOUR QUESTIONS ARE DUE BY THE END OF CLASS TODAY!
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