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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Monday, October 30, 2017

American Literature
30 October 2017
  
Objective: To prove your knowledge of the grammatical concepts taught in Grammar Notes #1-7. (STANDARD L.1, L.2)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by using their Grammar Notes #1-7 and past quizzes to earn at least an 80% on the Grammar Midterm Quiz.

Agenda:
1.    SSR – 20 min
2.    Popsicle Stick Activity – 25 min
3.    Pop Quiz: Open Notes Grammar “Midterm” – 45 min
4.    Remaining time - Continue Choice Novel readings or brainstorm/draft Creative Piece #3

Assessment: Grammar “Midterm” Quiz

Homework: Choice Novel Reading; Creative Piece #3 due Wednesday, end of the block

AP English Literature and Composition
30 October 2017

Vocabulary Word-of-the-Day: chalice (noun): a large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine

“When the first bird sings and the first bud opes, / And the faint perfume from its chalice steals - / I know what the caged bird feels!” (from “Sympathy” by Paul Laurence Dunbar)

Student Learning Objective: To identify the metaphors in the poem and make comparisons between the themes of the poem and Celie from the novel.  (STANDARD RL.4, W.3)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by identifying one metaphor in the poem and making one connection to Celie.
  
Agenda:
  1. Read and discuss the poem “Sympathy” by Paul Laurence Dunbar – 15 min
  2. EXIT SLIP: Janie Crawford seemed to free herself from her “cage.”  How does Janie Crawford compare or contrast to Celie?  Analyze their similarities and differences.  – 10 min
  3. Discuss The Color Purple p. 54-87 – 25 min
  4. Continue reading The Color Purple or drafting the personal narrative


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