Tuesday

English Binders, Reading books and Writers Notebook plus writing utensils ready to go.

Homework with headings: “Cask of Amontillado” and Tone Project in box.

Back Packs and large purses placed in blue area by door.

October 15, 2013

Reading Objective

Students will read a novel of choice, answering an SAR question using APE.

Writing Objective

Students will be able to write an 11 minute essay over “The Cask of Amontillado.”

AGENDA

Warm-Up: Reflection over testWriter’s Notebook: 11 Minute Essay (20-25)Read: Novel of ChoiceExit Ticket: SAR using APE for novel of choice.

HW: Plenty of Sleep for PSAT and District Assessment.

Test Answer Key• 1. B• 2. F• 3. D• 4.f• 5. B• 6. H• 7. B• 8. H• 9. A

*10. H

*11. A

*12. J

*13. A

*14. J

*15. B

*16. H

*17. B

*18. G

Writing Notebooks

October 15, 2013 page ? “The Cask of Amontillado”

12 Minute Essay

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO”

“ It hangs like moss upon the vaults. We are below the river’s bed. The drops of moisture trickle among the bones” (Poe 154).

•Title your 12 Minute Essay: “The Cask of Amontillado”

•Explain what the quote means or how the quote is important to the story as a whole. -3 Minutes

•Explain how this quote relates to something else you have read. -3 Minutes

•Explain how this quote relates to an event in history.-3 Minutes

•Explain how this quote relates to a movie you have seen. -3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO”

“ It hangs like moss upon the vaults. We are below the river’s bed. The drops of moisture trickle among the bones” (Poe 154).

Explain what the quote means or how the quote is important to the story as a whole. -3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO”

“ It hangs like moss upon the vaults. We are below the river’s bed. The drops of moisture trickle among the bones” (Poe 154).

Explain how this quote relates something else you have read. -3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO”

“ It hangs like moss upon the vaults. We are below the river’s bed. The drops of moisture trickle among the bones” (Poe 154).

Explain how this quote relates to an event in history.-3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO”

“ It hangs like moss upon the vaults. We are below the river’s bed. The drops of moisture trickle among the bones” (Poe 154).

Explain how this quote relates to a movie you have seen. -3 Minutes

SSR

Level I: Recall

The answer is in the text; explicit, fact (fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied)

What were Cinderella's slippers made out of?

How did Cinderella get to the ball?

Level II: Analysis/InferenceFind the evidence from the selection that shows “choose character” was “choose character trait”.

What does ________ symbolize?

Find examples of [a literary device] in your readings.

Analyze the ________ in ________ .

Classify these ________ according to ________ .

Separate the ________ from the ________ .

Translate ________ .

Analyze how ________ .

Explain how ________ works.

What was the author's point of view?

How did the author convey ________ ?

What words does the author use to paint an image of ________ in your mind?

How were ________ used to ________ ?

What kind of a ________ is this?

Which one doesn't belong in this group?

What is the function of ________ ?

What is the purpose of ________ ?

What is the relationship between ________and ________ ?

Level III: EvaluatingDo you agree with the actions…? With the outcome…?

What is your opinion of ….?

How would you prove…? Disprove…?

Can you assess the value or importance of…?

Would it be better if…?

Why did they (the character) choose….?

What would you recommend…?

How would you rate the…?

What would you cite to defend your actions….?

How could you determine…?

What choice would you have made….?

How would you prioritize…?

What judgment would you make about…?

Based on what you know, how would you explain…?

What information would you use to support he view….?

How would you justify….?

What data was used to make the conclusion….?

Why is it better that…?

How would you compare the ideas? People…?

WednesdayOctober 16

PSAT

SSR

October 17-18, 2013

Reading Objective

Students will read “The Raven” with help of media and analyze using TPCASTT, write an SAR using APE and compare with a Venn diagram to The Simpsons version of “The Raven”.

Writing Objective

Students will be able to write a 12 minute essay over “The Raven.”

Friday

English Binders, and Writers Notebook plus writing utensils ready to go.

Back Packs and large purses placed in blue area by door.

October 18, 2013

Reading Objective

Students will read “The Raven” with help of media and analyze using TPCASTT, write an SAR using APE and compare with a Venn diagram to The Simpsons version of “The Raven”.

Writing Objective

Students will be able to write a 12 minute essay over “The Raven.”

AGENDA

Warm-Up: Notes: TPCASTTRead and Pair Activity: TPCASTT “The Raven”Writers Notebook: Venn DiagramMedia: “The Raven” and The Simpsons “The Raven”Exit Ticket: SAR using APE modelWriters Notebook: 12 minute essay “The Raven”

HW: TPCASTT “The Witch”

TPCASTT Notes

“The Raven”

TPCASTT PARTNER ACTIVITY

“The Raven”

Writing Notebooks

October 18, 2013 page ?

Venn Diagram

Edgar Allen Poe “The Raven”

The Simpsons“The Raven”

“The Raven”

SAR APE

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE RAVEN”

“ Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering,fearing,” (Poe 25-26)

•Title your 12 Minute Essay: “The Raven”•Explain what the quote means or how the quote is important to the poem as a whole. -3 Minutes•Explain how this quote relates to something else you have read. -3 Minutes•Explain how this quote relates to an event in history.-3 Minutes•Explain how this quote relates to a movie you have seen. -3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE RAVEN”

“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering,fearing,” (Poe 25-26)

Explain what the quote means or how the quote is important to the story as a whole. -3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE RAVEN”

“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering,fearing,” (Poe 25-26)

Explain how this quote relates something else you have read. -3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE RAVEN”

“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering,fearing,” (Poe 25-26)

Explain how this quote relates to an event in history.-3 Minutes

12 MINUTE ESSAY-”THE RAVEN”

“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering,fearing,” (Poe 25-26)

Explain how this quote relates to a movie you have seen. -3 Minutes