Friday, February 2, 2018

American Literature

2 February 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: (1) To compare and contrast the view of immigrants in the 1700s with those of today. (2) To identify and be able to discuss Huck's numerous conflicts in the first one-third of the novel. (STANDARD RL.3, RL.4)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by compiling a list of at least 10 conflicts Huck encounters.  (Preferably, two of each type of conflict, but not a requirement). 

AGENDA:

1.     SSR - 20 min

2.     Discuss Annotated Bibliography Assignment (rubric and sample) – 10 min

3.     Go over answers to Grammar Quiz #2 (re-quiz, if necessary) - 10 min

4.     Read individually from textbook: "What is an American?" p. 66 - 10 min

5.     EXIT SLIP: p. 69 #8 - How much of a person's first culture can or should be retained after he or she immigrates to the United States?  Are there situations in which immigrants should expect this country to adopt aspects of their native culture?  Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of retaining a certain amount of one's heritage and culture. - 10 min TURN IN TODAY!

6.     With a table partner, locate MVP's to Chapters 1-12 on graphic organizers, as well as a visual representation of each chapter. - 15 min CAN TURN IN MONDAY!

7.     With a table partner, discuss Huck’s 10 biggest conflicts from Chapters 1-15.  Make a bulleted list of those conflicts.  Sort conflicts into man vs man, man vs society, man vs self, man vs nature or man vs fate. - 15 min CAN TURN IN MONDAY!

8.     Individually, begin reading HF p. 86-104 - remaining time

ASSESSMENT: EXIT SLIP: p. 69 #8, MVP’s from Chapters 1-12, Partner conflict sort 

  

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 16-17 p. 86-104

Thursday, February 1, 2018

American Literature

1 February 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: To review the main ideas of the first 12 chapters of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. (STANDARD RL.1, RL.2

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by completing graphic organizers on chapters 1-12 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

  

AGENDA:

1.    Notebook: “Current” Event - 17 min

2.    Review Grammar Notes #2 (3rd block, clicker quiz) - 10 min

3.    OPEN NOTES Grammar Quiz #2 - 10 min

4.     3^rd ONLY: “The Starving Time” (and from history book) – 10 min

5.     Turn in HF discussion questions on Chapters 1-5 and 6-8

6.    Discuss HF Chapters 1-12 p. 1-70 – 30 min

7.    Begin reading HF Chapters 13-15 p. 70-86 – 15 min

ASSESSMENT: Grammar Quiz #2

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 13-15 p. 70-86

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

American Literature

31 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: (1) 3^rd Block Writing Pretest: To demonstrate a careful reading of the passage, present a clear and logical analysis, and use language precisely. (2) 4^th and 5^th Blocks: To read closely to determine what the text says. (STANDARD RL.1)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by (1) using evidence from the passage to support a claim, and (2) Students will show mastery of comprehension by citing specific textual evidence from the novel when speaking to a table partner about the main events from 23-47.

  

AGENDA:

1.     3^rd Block ONLY: Writing Pre-test – 50 min

2.     4^th and 5^th ONLY: Review "Of Plymouth Plantation" - 5 min

3.     4^th and 5^th ONLY: Read “The Starving Time” (and from history textbook) – 10 min

4.     Grammar Notes #2: Verbs - 20 min (3^rd block needs to do clicker quiz Thursday)

5.     Begin HF p. 47-70 - remaining time

ASSESSMENT: Table partner discussions/question and answer sessions

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 9-12 p. 47-70

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 *Teacher Absent*

American Literature

30 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: To read closely to determine what the text says. (STANDARD RL.1)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: The student will show mastery by working with a table partner to discuss the textbook and novel readings.

MATERIAL: Textbook, Huck Finn, Choice Novel, Huck Finn Discussion Questions

AGENDA:

1.   Sustained Silent Reading (Choice Novel) - 20 min

2.   Review Puritan Literary Period Notes with a table partner - 5 min

3.   Individually, read from textbook (in cupboard): "Of Plymouth Plantation" p. 59-62 - 15 min

4.   Answer Question #1 on page 63 and Questions 2-3 on page 64 – 15 min (Turn in today!)

5.   Answer Huck Finn Discussion Questions over Chapters 1-5 (Turn in tomorrow!) – 15 min

6.   Begin reading HF Chapters 6-8, answering Discussion Questions as you go, to be discussed tomorrow – 20 min

ASSESSMENT: p. 63 #1, p. 64 #2-3 (turn in today)/Huck Finn Discussion Questions

Chapters 1-5 (turn in tomorrow)

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 23-47 (Chapters 5-8)

Monday, January 29, 2018

American Literature

29 January 2018

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/olivetstudent.org/odell/home

Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

OBJECTIVE: (1) To review the characteristics of the Puritan Literary Period. (2) To be introduced to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  (STANDARD RL.1, RI.9, RL.9)

                 

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by taking notes from pages 1-22 and summarizing the main points to a table partner. 

MATERIAL: American Literature Notes Packet, novel, graphic organizers, sticky notes, reading schedule

AGENDA:

1.     SSR - 20 minutes
2.     Notebook entry #1: Write about what you read -5 min
3.     Give points for a decorated notebook!
4.     Review Prezi: Puritan Literary Period Notes - 5 min
5.     Introduction to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Read aloud chapter 1 (https://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/adventures-huckleberry-finn)

ASSESSMENT: Table partner convo

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 1-22