9TH Lit/ Comp ~ Mrs. Minich

Daily Agendas

What am I learning today? 8-4-14

Student Verification Forms / Attendance Course Introductory Prezi:

o Course Objectiveso Important Skills in 9th Lito What is Annolighting? (Example)o Practice Annolighting with excerpt from Sherlock Holmes

Distribute Syllabus – your job: Annolight syllabus tonight!

Notecards: What are 1 or 2 things I need to know about you as a person, student, learner?

What am I learning today? 8-5-14

Writer’s Workshop: What is NARRATIVE? (2-3 minute quick write)o Overview of mini-narrative unit this week

Syllabus Overview – what did you annolight? Key Element of Narrative (Today’s Lesson): VOICE

o Pizza Quickwriteo Words to notice: Diction, Syntax, Imageryo Read Speaker 1’s description of pizza

What am I learning today? 8-6-14

Writer’s Workshop: In your own words, what are DICTION, SYNTAX, IMAGERY? Best guess.

Read pizza description by Speaker 1 as a class Work with a partner next to you to jot down ideas in

the chart on Inference, Diction, Syntax, Imagery, and Tone based on Speaker 1’s Pizza Descriptiono Share responses as a class

Personal Literary Narrative: Read the excerpt from Speak silently, annolighting as you read

I’ll read it this time – make notes in the margins on things you didn’t notice before

What am I learning today? 8-7-14

Writer’s Workshop: Do you know the terms “memoir” and/ or “prose”? Write the definitions (or your best guess) in your own words.

Read excerpt from Speak aloud (except 2nd period)– discuss observations Personal Nonfiction Narrative (Key terms: memoir, prose) As I read the excerpt “My Name” from The House on Mango Street,

annolight the text– pay attention to her voice as evidenced by her DICTION, SYNTAX, and IMAGERY

Narrative Experience Brainstorm: Think of 1-2 memorable events in your life (nothing too graphic). Make a chart and list key details of each experience – everything you can remember

Select one experience (whatever you have the most details for) Begin describing the event in writing, telling the story of the event

o Your task: Use a variety of sentences (long, short, complex, etc.) and SHOW me the experience, don’t just tell me (use lots of good adjectives and strong verbs – paint a picture with images)

Your HOMEWORK: Finish writing your narrative (1 lengthy paragraph, about 10-15 good sentences) – we’ll go to the Media Center to type tomorrow

What am I Learning today? 8-8-14

Writer’s Workshop: Copy this excerpt, then tell me what “works” about it. Is it good, compelling, descriptive? Why?o “Calpurnia was something else…She was all angles and

bones; she was nearsighted; she squinted; her hand was as wide as a bed slat and twice as hard…Our battles were epic and one-sided – Calpurnia always won. She had been with us ever since Jem was born, and I had felt her tyrannical presence as long as I could remember.”

o – from To Kill a Mockingbird, p. 6 MLA format and USA Test Prep Info Cards Media Center – type narrative paragraphs (print

when finished)

What am I learning today? 8-11-14

Writer’s Workshop: Carefully read this sentence from Sherlock Holmes. Make an observation about 1) Diction 2) Syntax 3) Imagery and 4) Toneo Watson's response to Holmes's reasoning is like that of a man who's just

had a magician's trick explained to him: it all seems so clear after an explanation… though otherwise you'd never be able to guess how it's done. Conan Doyle repeats this formula many times to remind the reader that Holmes is always many steps ahead of everyone around him.

If you need to buy a vocab book, please bring $13 tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest

Sherlock Holmes article analysis: “The Logical Sherlock of our Time”o Read the article together as a class, annolighting as we reado When we finish, write a short summary paragraph (5 sentences or so)

Bring narrative paragraph, Sherlock Holmes book, and vocab $ or vocab book tomorrow!

What am I learning today? 8-12-14

Writer’s Workshop: o P. 1 Share article summaries from yesterday/ steps to

an effective summary• http://www.clarion.edu/70739.pdf

o P. 2 What is involved in the exposition of a story? What are different types of Point of View?

Sell Vocab Books / Turn in Narrative Paragraphs Begin reading “The Speckled Band” (Story VIII) Organizer: Expo and POV

What am I learning today? 8-13-14

Writer’s Workshop: What are clues in stories to help us figure out

who a character is? What types of characters exist in literature? What else to you know about characterization?

Take a look at this passage from “The Speckled Band” – what do you notice? What is the EFFECT of the passage? What is your reaction? How do you think Conan Doyle achieves this?o “I should be very much obliged if you would slip

your revolver into your pocket. An Eley’s No. 2 is an excellent argument with gentlemen who can twist steel pokers into knots. That and a toothbrush are, I think, all that we need.”

8-13-14 Vocab Book Preview and 1st Assignment (due next

Wednesday/ Quiz) Continue reading “The Speckled Band” as a class through

the end of the exposition Pause and work with a partner for 10 minutes to complete

your exposition chart (complete with textual evidence) Continue reading the story, examining clues to help us

determine the unique qualities of the characters Jared Crawford Mrs. Minich 9th Lit/ Comp 1st Period 13 August 2014

What am I learning today? 8-14-14

Writer’s Workshop: Take a look at this word from Unit 1 in our vocab books: (we’ll read the intro story together in a minute)o RELINQUISH: To let go; give up; surrendero Read the original sentence on page 16 of your book, then write your

own original COMPOUND sentence using the word AND using a COLON – correctly

Reminders: Do you need to buy a vocab book? MLA heading on all assignment (yellow turkeys can’t dance), Land of no-name papers

Due Dates: Vocab unit 1 assignments (5 of them) on pages 17-21 in voc. book and QUIZ – Thursday, August 21

Take 10 minutes to complete the exposition chart for “The Speckled Band” / turn in or complete for HW

Continue reading the story, focusing on character development

What am I learning today? 8-15-14

Writer’s Workshop: Make 3 observations (any kind) about the following line from Sherlock Holmes: “To me at least there was a strange contrast between the sweet promise of the spring and this sinister quest upon which we were engaged.”

Turn in your Exposition charts (if you didn’t turn them in yesterday) / Has everyone turned in a Personal Narrative Paragraph?

Due Dates: Vocab unit 1 assignments (5 of them) on pages 17-21 in voc. book and QUIZ – Thursday, August 21

Continue reading “The Speckled Band” focusing on plot, characterization, vocabulary, and how writers build suspense

Audio: http://www.listentogenius.com/author.php/188

What am I learning today? 8-18-14

Writer’s Workshop: Choose 1 word from Unit 1 vocab and use it to tell this man’s story in 3 sentences.

What am I learning today? 8-18-14

Using your organizer, jot down important point about the three types of irony from the following videoso Situational:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqg6RO8c_W0o Dramatic: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZFYuX84n1Uo Verbal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiR-bnCHIYo

Class discussion / observations Continue reading “The Speckled Band” examining

characterization and looking for examples of irony Due Dates: Vocab unit 1 assignments (5 of

them) on pages 17-21 in voc. book and QUIZ – Thursday, August 21

What am I learning today? 8-19-14

Writer’s Workshop: Write this down: Parallel Structure is the repetition of the same pattern of words or phrases within a sentence or passage to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. Here’s an example from Sherlock Holmes:o “A ventilator is made, a cord is hung, and a lady who sleeps in

the bed dies.” o What is the PATTERN that makes this sentences parallel?o Now, try using parallel structure in a sentence of your own

describing the things you are going to do today. Finish “The Speckled Band”/ Class Discussion Reminder about vocab work and quiz Thursday/ time to

work on vocab

What am I learning today? 8-20-14

Writer’s Workshop: Take your writer’s workshop notebook to the Media Center and take notes on the orientation video to use afterwards on a quiz.

Media Center Orientation Video (15 minutes) Quiz (5-10 minutes) Sherlock Holmes characterization brainstorm

o Sherlock Characterization Brainstorm.docx Due Dates: Vocab unit 1 assignments (5 of

them) on pages 17-21 in voc. book and QUIZ – Thursday, August 21

What am I learning today? 8-21-14

No Writer’s Workshop today – review for 60 seconds for your vocab quiz

Turn in Vocab Books / Unit 1 Quiz When you are finished, turn in your quiz and

scantron on the front table and return pencils if you borrowed one

Work QUIETLY on your Sherlock characterization sheet you started yesterday

This is due, completed at the end of class! If you finish the characterization chart early, go

ahead and start unit 2 – I have notecards if you need them

What am I learning today? 8-22-14

Writer’s Workshop: Refresher – what are static and dynamic characters? What is indirect and direct characterization?

Hand back graded papers Body biography examples:

http://prezi.com/nre3uy8hoilh/body-biography-example/ Supplies: BB paper, markers, scissors, notecards, etc. Work in groups/ partners on body biographies You will have Monday in class also to work – due at the

end of class Monday Sherlock Holmes test next Thursday! Continue reading

the book to become as familiar as possible with the language.

What am I learning today? 8-25-14

Sit with your group today No Writer’s Workshop Today ~ Hand out study guide for SH

Test – THIS THURSDAY!! Continue working on Body Biographies – finish by the end

of the period today:o 5 symbols/ body parts and corresponding quotations (p# and story)o SHERLOCK name acrostico Example of direct and indirect characterization (p# and story)o Paragraph defending Sherlock as either static or dynamic

90-second presentations tomorrow Study guide for SH test is also on the blog if you would like

to type responses 4th and 7th Period: Narrative Rewrites due Wednesday

What am I learning today? 8-26-14

Writer’s Workshop: None today 90-second Body Bio presentations

o Group Evaluation: Write your name and period in the top left hand corner of your notecard. Then, write down the names of your group members and give each a score from 1-5 (5 is the best). For anything less than a 3, please provide a brief explanation.

Discuss Study Guide In-Class Review: Identifying SS elements in “The

Speckled Band” – groups of 2 or 3 (add “foreshadowing/ foreboding” to the bottom) Sherlock Holmes\Identifying Short Story Elements in the speckled band.docx

Due @ the end of the period on Wednesday

What am I learning today? 8-27-14

Writer’s Workshop: Use your judgment and close reading skills to determine a possible meaning for the underlined words below based on the context of the sentence:o “In his singular character the dual nature alternately asserted

itself, and his extreme exactness and astuteness represented, as I have often thought, the reaction against the poetic and contemplative mood which occasionally predominated in him.”

o http://testprep.about.com/od/readingtesttips/a/Con_Clue_Types.htm

Work with your group to complete the test review chart Due at the end of the period Tomorrow: Bring a pencil and your vocab book so you

can start unit 2 if you finish your test early

What am I learning today? 8-28-14

No Writer’s Workshop Today ~ Look at the assignment board and make a note of important upcoming due dates

Get out a pencil and your review chart from yesterday - turn in

On your scantron: o Your name, class period, Sherlock Holmes Test, date

When you finish the test, turn in on the table and work on vocab unit 2 (I have notecards for you to make flashcards on the table)

No talking or headphones after the test

What am I learning today? 8-29-14

Test Correction Infoo Dates and Times Next Week:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school from 3:30-4:15• Wednesday morning from 7:45-8:10

o I will give you the answers, then you’ll work in groups to JUSTIFY/ EXPLAIN why the right answer is right. This will earn you half credit back on each question.

Reminders for next weeko Writer’s Workshop NB Check Wednesday (major grade)o Vocab unit 2 exercises due Friday/ Quiz Friday

Writer’s Workshop: We’re watching a few scenes from the BBC series Sherlock today. As you watch, jot down observations in your notebook about similarities and differences from the book

What am I learning today? 9-2-14

Writer’s Workshop: From your observations on Friday during class, write a paragraph (3-5 sentences) comparing and contrasting the TV show’s interpretation of Sherlock to Arthur Conan Doyle’s character. Provide at least a few specific examples.

 Bring your student ID tomorrow so we can check out books

 Begin reading Hunting article / annolightingTest Correction Times:Wednesday and Thursday 7:45 AM / Tues-Thurs 3:30 PM

What am I learning today? 9-3-14

No WW – turn in WW NB for graded check (discuss rubric) Get individual lit books from bookroom (Julie / Kim) Finish annolighting Hunting article (turn in/ 25 pt. minor grade). You

may need to do some re-reading. Include the following in your highlights and margin notes: (you may also ask questions or make personal connections to your highlights)o In Each Section: Look for main ideas (1-2) as well as details (1-2) in each

section; in the margins label them appropriately and summarize themo Whole Article: Make sure to circle all unknown vocab and make a prediction

about what the word means in the margino Whole Article: Look for at least one example each of the persuasive techniques

ETHOS (appeal to ethics), PATHOS (appeal to emotion), and LOGOS (appeal to logic). Highlight them then label them appropriately in the margin

o Whole Article: Find 3 EUPHEMISMS (words that sugar-coat the truth) and write the actual meaning in the margin

Remember, 4-5 highlights and margin notes per page; turn in to your class box when finished and work on VOCAB UNIT 2

Writer’s Workshop 9-4-14

Use the words dissolute, feint, and terse to describe what you would do to survive a zombie apocalypse

Read the intro vocab story with Mrs. Minich

What am I learning today? 9-4-14

Handouts for Today: o Important Lit Terms Listo Reading Guide for “TMDG”

Begin “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (reading guide)

As we read, jot down responses to questions on the reading guide

What am I learning today? 9-5-14

No Writer’s Workshop today Have out a pencil and locate your scantron from the unit 1

quiz (we’ll be using the back this time) Turn in vocabulary books/ turn in extra credit Vocab Unit 2 Quiz – make sure to write your name on the

back of the scantron! After the quiz, continue reading “The Most Dangerous

Game.” Complete the reading guide through number 13 by Monday (the story is on the blog for you to download)

https://archive.org/stream/TheMostDangerousGame_129/danger.txt

The audio is available also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfp04WjOv9A

Writer’s Workshop 9-8-14

Writer’s Workshop:  Write down the following sentence. What do you notice about the SYNTAX? Make at least 2 observations:

Jumping in front of the frozen TV picture, he waves the remote in circles, like it’s a magic wand.

What’s jumping in front of the TV? What’s modifying what?  What happens if we do this? Jumping in front of the frozen TV

picture, like it’s a magic wand, he waves the remote in circles.

Now what about this one? Underestimating its value, breakfast is a meal many people skip? 

Who is doing the underestimating? How can we make the meaning of this sentence more clear?