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:
- Read
and discuss the poem “Sympathy” by Paul Laurence Dunbar – 15 min
- 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
- Discuss The
Color Purple p. 54-87 – 25 min
- Continue
reading The Color Purple or drafting the personal narrative
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