October 3 - 7, 2018

How will the students learn?

Detail of activities / strategies used to engaged students:

·       Monday:

o   Opening:  Ethos, Pathos and Logos Review

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will introduce Unit 2 to the students (Springboard)

§  Guided Practice (We do): As a class, we will finish watching “John Q”; Students should be completing their Ethos, Pathos & Logos Chart while watching

§  Independent Practice (You do): Vocabulary Chart (QHT – Unit 2)

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door – Check EPL Chart

·       Tuesday:

o   Opening:  Power of Persuasion (What does it mean to “persuade” someone?)

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will discuss the importance of knowing the historical context of a play, before reading it. (Comparison to the historical context of “Raisin in the Sun”)

§  Guided Practice (We do): As a class, we will read “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” & “The Trial of Martha Carrier” – (Springboard - 110-113)

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students will complete the Second Read Questions (pg. 111 & 114)

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Wednesday:

o   Opening:  Review Second Read Questions from yesterday

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Introduction to “The Crucible”

§  Guided Practice (We do): Anticipation Guide: “The Crucible”

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students read independently read “How to Spot a Witch”, and answers the comprehension questions

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Thursday:

o   Opening:  Review Drama Elements that tie into “The Crucible”

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do): Character Analysis for “The Crucible

§  Guided Practice (We do): We will begin reading “The Crucible” (as a whole group)

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door – Teacher will explain literature circles; students will be using this strategy to read “The Crucible”

·       Friday: 

o   Opening: 

o   Work Session -

§  Guided Practice (We do): Continue reading “The Crucible” as a whole group.

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students take Unit 2 Pre-Test

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

September 17 - 21, 2018

Detail of activities / strategies used to engaged students:

·       Monday:

o   Opening:  Money & the American Dream (Younger Family)

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will have students think about how the Younger family each had their own “American Dream”; What did it look like? Did they achieve it? What were the pros and cons? How did the play tie into Unit 1.

§  Guided Practice (We do): Second read: “A Dream Deferred” – Langston Hughes (Breakdown); Students will finish watching “A Raisin in the Sun” (2008 Version)

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Tuesday:

o   Opening:  Power of Persuasion (What does it mean to “persuade” someone?)

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will introduce Unit 2 to the students (Springboard)

§  Guided Practice (We do): Vocabulary Chart (QHT -UNIT 2);

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students will create Frayer Models for the word: Persuasion to go on our class Word Wall; Students will take Unit 2 Pre-Test

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door – Notebook Update (Notebook Check)

·       Wednesday:

o   Opening: 

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will discuss the importance of knowing the historical context of a play, before reading it. (Comparison to the historical context of “Raisin in the Sun”)

§  Guided Practice (We do): As a class, we will read “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” & “The Trial of Martha Carrier” – (Springboard - 110-113)

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students will complete the Second Read Questions (pg. 111 & 114)

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Thursday:

o   Opening:  Review Second Read Questions from yesterday

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Introduction to “The Crucible”

§  Guided Practice (We do): Anticipation Guide: “The Crucible”

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students read independently read “How to Spot a Witch”, and answers the comprehension questions

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Friday: 

o   Opening:  Review Drama Elements that tie into “The Crucible”

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do): Character Analysis for “The Crucible

§  Guided Practice (We do): We will begin reading “The Crucible” as a whole group

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

Raisin in the Sun Mini Project

RAISIN IN THE SUN MINI PROJECT

1.     Decide on a THEME for the entire play. Remember the theme should be a complete sentence. Next, explain how your theme and the play itself, ties into Unit 1: The American Dream. This should be a Constructed Response, which means 1-2 paragraphs. You must use the R.A.C.E Strategy. (Refer to page 7 in your notebook=

2.     Choose 2 different characters from A Raisin in the Sun and decide on a symbol that represents each character. You must illustrate your symbol. In ONE sentence explain how that symbol is the best representation of your character using evidence from the text.

3.     Fine a quote in the play that DIRECTLY and INDIRECTLY describes each character from number 2. You must write the Act & Scene that your quote comes from. Then tell what this quote is INDIRECTLY and DIRECTLY saying about your character.

4.     Your poster must be colored, organized, accurate and neat! You may choose to do this alone or with a partner. Friendly Reminder: Neatness will play a vital part in your overall grade!

September 10 - 14, 2018

·       Monday:

o   Opening:  Review Drama Elements

o   Work Session -

§  Guided Practice (We do): Raisin in the Sun – Finish Act II; Character Analysis

§  Independent Practice (You do): Comprehension Questions/Open Discussions

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Tuesday:

o   Opening:  Review Act II

o   Work Session -

§  Guided Practice (We do): Raisin in the Sun – Begin Act III; Character Anaylsis

§  Independent Practice (You do): Comprehension Questions/Open Discussions

·       Wednesday:

o   Opening: Quote & Constructed Response (Money & the American Dream)

Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will have students think about a life without money. How different would that be? Would America still function the same or no?

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students will watch the 2000 Version of “A Raisin in the Sun”, students will complete film Analysis Questions

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Thursday:

o   Opening:  Money & the American Dream (Younger Family)

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will have students think about how the Younger family each had their own “American Dream”; What did it look like? Did they achieve it? What were the pros and cons? How did the play tie into our Unit

§  Guided Practice (We do): Second read: “A Dream Deferred” – Langston Hughes (Breakdown)

§  Independent Practice (You do):  In groups, students will complete a mini-project on “A Raisin in the Sun.”

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Friday: 

o   Opening:  Power of Persuasion (What does it mean to “persuade” someone?)

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will introduce Unit 2 to the students (Springboard)

§  Guided Practice (We do): Vocabulary Chart (QHT -UNIT 2)

§  Independent Practice (You do): Review Embedded Assessment for unit 2

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

Sept 3 - 7, 2018

Detail of activities / strategies used to engaged students:

·       Monday: LABOR DAY

·      Tuesday:

o   Opening: Irony Review

Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will have students think about a life without money. How different would that be? Would America still function the same or no?

§  Guided Practice (We do): Money and the American Dream (Springboard pg. 81)

§  Independent Practice (You do): Students will read “Money” and complete the Second Read questions.

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Wednesday:

o   Opening:  The American Dream (Gen Edge)

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will review Elements of Drama Notes (Cornell Style)

§  Guided Practice (We do): Raisin in the Sun – Act I

§  Independent Practice (You do): Comprehension Questions/Open Discussions

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Thursday:

o   Opening:  How does “Money” connect to the Dream that Walter’s family wants to live? (Constructed Response)

o   Work Session -

§  Instruction (I do):  Teacher will review Elements of Drama Notes (Cornell Style)

§  Guided Practice (We do): Raisin in the Sun – Act II

§  Independent Practice (You do): Comprehension Questions/Open Discussions

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door

·       Friday: 

o   Opening:  Review Drama Elements

o   Work Session -

§  Guided Practice (We do): Raisin in the Sun – Continue Act II; Begin Act II

§  Independent Practice (You do): Comprehension Questions/Open Discussions

o   Closing:  Ticket Out the Door