American Literature
19 September 2017
Objective: To
interpret words and phrases as they are used in Bradstreet’s poems, including
poetic devices. (STANDARD RL.4)
Success Criteria: Students
will show mastery by orally dissecting a poem in groups and presenting their
findings to the class.
Agenda:
1.
SSR – 20 min
2. Go
over answers to Grammar Quiz #3 – re-quiz if necessary
3. Finish
Anne Bradstreet poem dissection and presentations –
20 min
4. Discuss
HF p. 117-135 with a table partner (graphic organizer) – 10 min
5. Read
from textbook, “Poor Richard’s Almanack” p. 117 – 10 min
6.
EXIT SLIP: p.
119 Writing Options #3 – Write three or four aphorisms that express the advice
you would give to a freshman. Imitate Franklin’s style by using crisp,
witty language. – 10 min
Assessment: EXIT
SLIP: p. 119 Writing Options #3
Homework: HF p. 195-218
AP
English Literature and Composition
19
September 2017
Vocabulary Word-of-the-day: machination (noun): an act or instance of plotting,
especially artfully or with evil purpose
“I am the assassin of those most
innocent victims; they died by my machinations” (Shelley 176).
Student Learning Objective: To
brainstorm potential paper topics, practice writing claims, and locate textual
evidence to support those claims. (STANDARDS RL.1, RL.2, W.2)
Success Criteria: Students
will show mastery by writing three potential claims and citing textual evidence
to support those claims.
Agenda:
1. Go over
“Suggested Essay Topics” for Frankenstein Essay in Syllabus – 10
min
2. Review how to
write a claim (It starts with a question) – 10 min
3. They
Say/I Say “The Art of Quoting” – 20 min
4. EXIT SLIP – 10
min
5. Review MLA format
– 5 min
6. Discuss Frankenstein Chapters
18-20 – 20 min
7. Continue Frankenstein Chapters
21-22
Assessment: EXIT SLIP – Side #1: Write three potential
claims for the upcoming Frankenstein essay. Side
#2: Locate one quotation to support each of the three potential claims.
Homework: Frankenstein,
Chapters 21-22, p. 165-184
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