TKAM essay, day 1: prompt, brainstorming

Today I will:

~Dissect writing prompt, identifying writing tasks in a “do/what” chart

~Generate possible text evidence to be used in essay via a brainstorming activity

~Select best evidence and develop appropriate analysis on evidence collector

Agenda:
Warm-up: 7-minute quick write: Look at the image above. Reflect on your experience with To Kill a Mockingbird. Over a month ago, we looked at those images, discussed them, and made predictions. How did the novel compare to your guesses and expectations? How has it changed how you see life, America, people, yourself?

~Hand out essay topic & break down prompt using the do/what chart
(CP prompt here: LINK / HON prompt here: LINK)

~Go over synonyms & check the ones you know

~Explain organization for essay

~Brainstorm characters and perseverance, including page numbers where quotes are found ('jigsaw' this in table groups)

Homework:
~Make sure you have filled out your evidence collector by paying attention and taking notes while your classmates share... if absent, that's all homework

Looking Ahead:
~CP: We will write a paragraph on Scout together tomorrow
~Essay rough (but complete) drafts due next Monday
~We will be taking a journey into The Odyssey after spring break while reflecting on our own hero's journey

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Mon., 30 April: Vocab test & Odyssey studying

Today I will: ~Define vocabulary terms as used in the context of The Odyssey by completing a test ~Summarize key plot elements and identify characters from The Odyssey by playing a review Kahoot Agenda: ~5-7 minutes to study vocab. Use your flashcards, quizlet, etc. ~Vocabulary test via Illuminate ~When you finish the test, show Ms. Wright your completed review sheet (20 pts) ~Kahoot! Homework: ~Be ready to rock the test tomorrow. ~ Kahoot challenge posted to Classroom! ~Click for a link to some question-type practice: STUDY! ~Want to re-read "Siren Song" by Margaret Atwood? Click here ~Missing the "Where I'm From" poem/blog post? Here are the directions again: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13sLBpF1t4Uctli5qiwwYivySyfjchYwZUtB1EiRJmWo/edit?usp=sharing

Thurs., 3 May: Hero's Journey storytelling, lit circle selections, Odyssey-watching

Today I will: ~Apply the hero's journey to my own life by telling a story to a partner. ~Understand the options for lit circles and list my top book choices. Agenda: Warm-up: Partner story-telling: You will have two minutes to tell a story from your own life that you can connect to the hero's journey cycle. ~Mr. Gideon will pitch lit circle books ~ CLICK HERE to make your lit circle selections. ~Continue watching The Odyssey Homework: EVERYONE: Ponder your hero's journey tonight. Come to class tomorrow with 3 ideas. You will be pitching your 3 story ideas for an in-class Flipgrid tomorrow (15 points). HONORS: Be prepared for a timed writing tomorrow on motif in your novel.

Odyssey: "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph"

Today I will: ~Synthesize knowledge of imagery to create a short story with vivid imagery (7-min quickwrite) ~Analyze the text of The Odyssey with a focus on imagery Agenda: Warm-up: Title: "Battle" Focus on imagery. What are the sights, sounds, smells, physical sensations of the battle? (Also use the vocab! Quiz on Tuesday, 4/17.) Literary Focus for the Day : Imagery ~ Close-reading handout: "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph" ~We will read the text silently first, focusing upon imagery; be prepared to share one powerful example of imagery in the text ~Then, table groups will close-read a section of the text with a particular focus: Visual Imagery, lines 33-74: Ethan Auditory Imagery, lines 33-74: Rebekah Olfactory Imagery, lines 33-74: Brad Visual Imagery, lines 75-125: Makayla Auditory Imagery, lines 75-125: Lauryn Olfactory Imagery, lines 75-125: Olivia Tactile Imagery, whole text: Sebastian Homework: ~Complete ...

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