First Chapters

October 1, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 

RL.9-10.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise

RL.9-10.6 Analyze a particular perspective or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.

Obj: I can use objective summaries to identify themes and analyze their development.

I can analyze author's choices in text structure to create mystery, tension, or suspense.

I can analyze a cultural experience through literature. 

Starter

Create an objective summary for chapter one of Night.

Then, pick a topic word that fits the summary.

Vocabulary: 

Word:Objective summary 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:a short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include irrelevant details or your opinions

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is the difference between a summary and an objective summary?

Activity: 

1.  One Pager Requirements for Night

Summary of Chapter

Topic Word with Explanation

Quote to Support with Explanation

Personal Connection to Chapter 

Create one HOT question.

Two Visuals to Support Ideas 

Neat and Colorful

2.  How To Read a Graphic Novel

Read through the power point and take notes.

This will help with reading Maus. 

3.  Maus

Read chapter one, The Shiek of the graphic novel.

As you read, reflect on how it presents ideas of family, freedom, and conflict. 

4.    One Pager Requirements for Maus

Summary of Chapter

Topic Word with Explanation

Quote to Support with Explanation

Personal Connection to Chapter 

Create one HOT question.

Two Visuals to Support Ideas 

Neat and Colorful

5.  Gallery Walk

For three people, compare their Night one pager to Maus.

What were similarities and differences?

We will use these ideas for a class discussion. 

Closure:

Create a chapter title for the section we read in Night.

Night Chapter One

September 30, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 

RL.9-10.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise

RL.9-10.6 Analyze a particular perspective or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.

Obj: I can use objective summaries to identify themes and analyze their development.

I can analyze author's choices in text structure to create mystery, tension, or suspense.

I can analyze a cultural experience through literature. 

Starter

read the quote by Elie Wiesel: “[T]he world did know [about the suffering of the Jews during WWII] and remained silent. And that is why I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Whenever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must—at that moment—become the center of the universe.”  - Elie Wiesel

What does this quote mean?

What does it reveal about the author Elie Wiesel?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Holocaust 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Have you read books on the Holocaust?  If yes, list which books. 

Activity: 

1. Personal Connections

Our big idea for this unit is conflict.

Consider how conflict can lead to change.

Create a comic that depicts a conflict you have personally experienced.

You may draw it or use storyboardthat.

The comic should be between 3-6 cells long.

2. Understanding Main Ideas 

Read through the How to Find the Main Idea link and take Cornell notes on identifying the main idea.

Your notes should be on slides 1-14. 

3.  Night Chapter One

With a partner, read through chapter one of Night.

As you are reading, identify textual evidence that relates to our big ideas.

Our big ideas are FAMILY, FREEDOM, and CONFLICT.

One Pager Requirements

Summary of Chapter

Topic Word with Explanation

Quote to Support with Explanation

Personal Connection to Chapter 

Create one HOT question.

Two Visuals to Support Ideas 

Neat and Colorful

Closure:

Create a chapter title for the section we read in Night.

Peer Edit and Intro to Next Unit

September 27, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Obj: I can cite evidence for research on the Holocaust.

Starter

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Holocaust 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Have you read books on the Holocaust?  If yes, list which books. 

Activity: 

1.  Caesar Final Project 

Create a DWC to receive feedback on.

Then complete a peer edit for one person. 

This is all due on Monday, September 30. 

2.   Introduction to Night and Maus

Our next unit will focus on Maus by Art Spiegelman and Night by Elie Wiesel.

Both novels focus on two families during the holocaust.

What have you learned about the Holocaust so far?

Read through the links below and complete the 3-2-1

• Overview
• Timeline
• Topics
• 
  
• Complete a 3-2-1
• 3 Write three summaries.  You should write one summary per link.
• 2 questions that you have about this information 
• 1 Fact that you found interesting.

3. Personal Connections

Our big idea for this unit is conflict.

Consider how conflict can lead to change.

Create a comic that depicts a conflict you have personally experienced.

You may draw it or use storyboardthat.

The comic should be between 3-6 cells long.

Closure:

Have you read a graphic novel before?

Explain what you liked or disliked about it.

Project Continue

September 26, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters in Caesar.

I can participate in persuasive discussions and build on others ideas. 

Starter:  

Create a meme based on the character you chose. 

Meme Generator

We will have a gallery walk to see what you came up with. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Information Writing 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: inform or explain something to the reading audience

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give one fact about a character of your choice. 

Activity: 

1.  Caesar Final Project 

As a class, we will go over the requirements. 

Final Project due Monday, September 30.

Today you should work on the TPEQEQEA and BioPoem.

You need a rough draft for tomorrow. 

Closure

Which character did you choose to base your project on?

Caesar Project

September 25, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters in Caesar.

I can participate in persuasive discussions and build on others ideas. 

Starter:  

What was your favorite character from Caesar and why?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Information Writing 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: inform or explain something to the reading audience

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give one fact about a character of your choice. 

Activity: 

1.  Caesar Final Project 

As a class, we will go over the requirements. 

Final Project due Monday, September 30.

Today you should work on the point sentences and TPEQEQEA.

Closure

Which character did you choose to base your project on?

Skits and Philosophical Chairs

September 24, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters in Caesar.

I can participate in persuasive discussions and build on others ideas. 

Starter:  

Caesar in Five Minutes or Less

In small groups, you will create a skit based on the entire play.

The goal is to represent the characters based on the traits we've identified throughout the play. 

For each act, create a one sentence summary.

Then, determine how you want to recreate the play based on those ideas. 

You will perform these for the class. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: justify

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Justify your position on the philosophical chairs discussion.

Activity: 

1.   Philosophical Chairs Prep

Question: 

Determine whether or not murder is ever justifiable.

You should find a source to support your side so it is not dependent on opinion alone.

You may use either of the articles posted below or find a source on your own. 

What Makes Self Defense Justifiable?

Stand Your Ground Laws

2.  Caesar Final Project 

As a class, we will go over the requirements. 

Final Project due Monday, September 30.

Closure

What is your position on the question prior to the discussion?

Benchmark 9/23

September 23, 2019

Standards

RL 9-10.1-3

RI 9-10.6

W 9-10.2

Starter

“Cute” pictures of baby animals, including puppies and kittens, can have powerful effects on attention and concentration, psychological scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan have found (psychologicalscience.org).

Find a cute picture to help improve focus for your benchmark. 

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark 9/23

usatestprep.com

Click on the link above.

The school ID is lee59.

If you need help with your username and password please let me know.

You will then see the assignment labeled benchmark 9/23.

Complete all the multiple choice questions and free response.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not receive this score, you will be required to complete remediation.

Remediation will be assigned after the free response is graded and will be posted a week after. 

You have the entire class period to take the benchmark.

If you finish early, remain silent and work on something else. 

Closure: 

How confident do you feel identifying characterization at the end of this unit?

End of Caesar

September 20, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters and their development throughout Julius Caesar. 

Starter

Free Write

Vocabulary 

Word: Static Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: one who doesn't undergo any significant change in character, personality or perspective over the course of a story

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of a static character and explain why they are dynamic.

Activity

1.  End of Caesar

Characters

Narrator

Brutus

Young Cato

Lucilius

First Soldier

Second Soldier

Antony

Clitus

Dardanius

Volumnius

Strato

Octavius

Messala

2.  Caesar in Five Minutes or Less

In small groups, you will create a skit based on the entire play.

The goal is to represent the characters based on the traits we've identified throughout the play. 

For each act, create a one sentence summary.

Then, determine how you want to recreate the play based on those ideas. 

You will perform these for the class. 

Closure

What understandings did you gain from acting out the play?

5.1-5.3

September 19, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters and their development throughout Julius Caesar. 

Starter;

Bloodbath of the Triumverate by Antoine Caron.

Which elements- words, color, texture, or mixed media- does the author or artist use to emphasize some aspect of the story or character portrayed?  What is not included?

Vocabulary 

Word: Dynamic Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of a dynamic character and explain why they are dynamic.

Activity

1.  Julius Caesar 5.1-5.3

Audio Play: Start at 19:30

Characters

Narrator

Octavius

Antony

Messenger

Brutus

Cassius

Lucilius

Messala

Titinius

Pindarus

Young Cato

Discussion Questions

How have the characters changed from the beginning of the play?

Why initiate the battle scene with Brutus?

Is revenge justifiable?

What happens to Cassius?

2. Philosophical Chairs Prep

Question: 

Determine whether or not murder is ever justifiable.

You should find a source to support your side so it is not dependent on opinion alone.

You may use either of the articles posted below or find a source on your own. 

What Makes Self Defense Justifiable?

Stand Your Ground Laws

Closure

What is your position on the question prior to the discussion?

End of 4.3

September 18, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters and their development throughout Julius Caesar. 

Starter;

Cry Me A River- Justin Timberlake

Connect this song to the big idea of betrayal.

How does it relate to Caesar?

Vocabulary 

Word:Round Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of a flat character and explain why they are flat.

Activity:

1. Finishing Act Four

Characters

Narrator

Poet

Lucilius

Cassius

Brutus

Messala

Lucius

Varro

Ghost

Claudius

Discussion Questions

What news does Brutus share?

What does this reveal about their character?

Which is wiser: wanting to approach the enemy or waiting?  Explain.

Interpret the meaning of Brutus' dreams.

2.  Julius Caesar

As a class, we will watch act four.

Continue adding to your Venn Diagram from last week.

1:19:00-1:33:00

3.  STEAL Indirect Characterization 

Individually, complete a STEAL chart for any character in Caesar.

Closure

Predict what will happen in act five. 

Julius Caesar Act Four

September 17, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters and their development throughout Julius Caesar. 

Starter;

  Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern to receive feedback for your character TPEQEA.

Vocabulary 

Word:Round Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: complex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of round character and explain why they are round.

Activity

1.  Peer Edit

Complete the peer edit for a partner.

When you finish, revise your paragraphs based on the feedback.

These are due tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18.

2.  Caesar Act Four

Characters

Narrator

Antony

Octavius

Lepidus

Brutus

Lucilius

Pindarus

Cassius

First Soldier

Second Soldier

Third Soldier

Discussion Questions

What are Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus doing at the beginning of the scene?

What is their role in the play?  What does this reveal about their character?
How does Brutus feel about Cassius?

How would you describe the relationship between Brutus and Cassius in scene three?

How does betrayal exist in friendship?

Closure

Create a real life connection between yourself and Brutus.