Lit Lessons Week 19 Semester 2 May 31—June 3, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011—Wednesday June 1, 2011
O: TSWBAT present a world premier of a self-created film short. 12.3—8
A: Senior Project presentations
Thursday June 2, 2011
O: TSWBAT read a parody. 12.3
A: parody of Macbeth
Friday—Senior Awards Assembly
Literature Plans Week 18 Sem 2 May 23—27, 2011
Monday—Wednesday May 23—25, 2011
O: TSWBAT argue a position about a book. 12.1-3
A: JF AP Lit Reads competition
Winner = honor of your book selected as the quintessential book for AP Lit students to read 100+ extra credit test grade
2nd runner up= B extra credit test grade
3rd runner up=C extra credit test grade (if quality arguments are maintained til the end)
4th and 5th places= extra credit dependent upon involvement in arguments throughout the competition
Thursday May 26, 2011
O: TSWBAT identify trivia relating to language arts. 12. 1 —4
A: club trivia game using ipods—compete for XCRED
Friday May 27, 2011
O: TSWBAT compete in word games. 12.1—3
A: a variety of word games—competitions for XCRED using ipads
Lit Lessons Week 17 Semester 2 May 16—20
Monday—Thursday May 16, 2011—May 19, 2011
O: TSWBAT create and design a multimedia presentation using a thematic element. 12.3—8
A: work on Senior Project (handout already given)
Due May 20
Mrs. Elliott: technology troubleshooter
Friday May 20, 2011
O: TSWBAT argue the merits of a selected book. 12.1—3
A: 1—Watch selections of book discussion clips
2—Groups/Books selected & prepare for debate
Monday: JF AP: Lit Reads begins
AP Lit Week 16 Semester 2 May 9—13, 2011
Monday –Friday May 9—13, 2011
O: TSWBAT design and create a thematic project using technology. 12.3—4
A: Mrs. Hays: moviemaker tutorial
Mrs. Elliott: troubleshoot moviemaker
Senior Project Handout
Due May 20, 2011
Lang Lesson Plans Week 15 Semester 2 May 9—13, 2011
Monday—Tuesday May 9-10, 2011
O: TSWBAT practice AP style questions and self evaluate writings. 11.7—8
A: 1—Scoring Mock Exam 3
2—Portfolio Self Assessment
HW: Portfolio Self Assessment due Tuesday 5PM
Wednesday May 11, 2011
O: TSWBAT take an AP Language exam. 11.3—8
A: AP Lang Exam
Thursday May 12, 2011
O: TSWBAT celebrate the completion of AP exam.
A: CELEBRATE!!!!!!! Bring treats.
Friday May 13, 2011
O: TSWBAT evaluate the course’s offerings as relates to exam. 11.3—7
A: curriculum evaluation & redesign
Lit Lesson Plans Week 15 Semester 2 May 2—May 6, 2011
Monday—Wednesday May 2—4, 2011
O: TSWAT review test taking strategies for the AP Lit Exam. 12.3—8
A: test prep materials and activities
HW: complete Portfolio Self-Assessment 2 –DUE Wednesday May 4. If you are not in class, you are expected to turn it in or it is counted late
Thursday, May 5, 2011
O: TSWBAT take an AP Literature exam. 12.3—8
A: 2011 AP Literature & Composition Exam
HW: Bring snacks for celebration tomorrow
Friday, May 6, 2011
O: TSWBAT celebrate the successful completion of AP Lit Exam.
A: celebration & puzzle competition
Lit Lessons Week 14 Semester 2 April 25—29, 2011
Monday April 25, 2011
O: TSWBAT interpret and analyze a Shakespearean play. 12.6
A: 1--Gridding completed
2--Act IV Macbeth activities
HW: TRIAL TOMORROW for selected seniors
1—Poetry explication due tomorrow (BE SURE DOCUMENTATION IS CORRECT)
2--Macbeth Act V due Wednesday (selected speech)
Tuesday April 26, 2011
O: TSWBAT review AP exam questions. 12.3—7
Turn in poetry explication
WU: Night poems handout
A: 1--discuss Night poems
2—practice thesis and support for above
HW: Macbeth Act V due Wednesday
Wednesday 27, 2011
O: TSWBAT interpret and analyze a Shakespearean play. 12.6
WU: passage paraphrase
A: Macbeth Act V –reading passages and film clips
HW: Macbeth essay---How to Read Lit Like a Prof--due Friday
Thursday April 28, 2011 (shortened periods)
O: TSWBAT analyze poetry. 12.5
A: poetry essay
HW: Macbeth essay---How to Read Lit Like a Prof--due Friday
Friday April 29, 2011
O: TSWBAT analyze AP English Lit exam. 12.3—7
Turn in Macbeth/How to Read Lit like a Prof essay
WU: finalize scoresheet of Mock Exam 3
A: discuss MC & FR of exam & strategies
MC
Poetry
Prose
Open Prompt
HW: Get rest & review novel(s) for open prompt
Lit Lessons Week
13 Sem. 2 April 11—15, 2011
Monday April 11, 2011
O: TSWBAT interpret
and analyze poetry. 12.5
A: Poetry tour 2
Selected poem
HW: 1--poetry test
Friday
2--Poetry
explication due 4/26
3--Macbeth Act IV due 4/25
XCRED
opportunity: TSL trial juror: 1st, 4th (first lunch),
or 5th
periods
Tuesday April 12,
2011
O: TSWBAT interpret
and analyze poetry. 12.5
A: Poetry tour 3
Selected poem
HW: 1--poetry test
Friday
2--Poetry
explication due 4/26
3--Macbeth Act IV due 4/25
XCRED opportunity: TSL trial
juror: 1st, 4th
(first lunch), or 5th
periods
Wednesday April 13,
2011
O: TSWBAT interpret
and analyze poetry. 12.5
A: Anne Spencer
House and Museum Field trip
HW: 1--poetry test
Friday
2--Poetry
explication due 4/26
3--Macbeth Act IV due 4/25
XCRED opportunity: TSL trial juror: 1st, 4th (first lunch),
or 5th periods
Thursday April 14,
2011
O: TSWBAT interpret
and analyze poetry. 12.5
Week 3 Semester 1 AP Lit Lessons 2010-2011
Tuesday September 7, 2010
O: TSWBAT practice close reading skills with a drama. 12.6
WU: 5 minute writing response to Friday’s story
A: 1--oral reading of one act play
2—style analysis of play
3—notes on plot & application to Friday’s story
HW: Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Wednesday September 8, 2010
O: TSWBAT practice close reading skills with a graphic story. 12.3
WU: read & annotate story
A: 1—style & structure analysis of story—pairs
2—group share
HW: 1-- read and annotate “Interpreter of Maladies” p. 141 & annotate for style and
Structure
2--: Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Thursday September 9, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3
WU: 1--get back in groups and discuss the effect of the structure of story
2--'quickie' presentation
A: Reading/Writing/Thinking period
HW: 1-- read and annotate “Interpreter of Maladies” p. 141 & annotate for style and
structure
2-- Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Friday September 10, 2010
O: TSWBAT analyze a short story. 12.3
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
WU: Quiz: Choose one response topic. Copy the topic on top of page and then answer.
A: 1—Discuss topics
2—Partner work—clothing & whole class discussion
3—Small Groups examine references to an item assigned
HW: 1--The full of significance of the title “Interpreter of Maladies” discloses itself throughout the story. Prepare a thesis statement and brief outline for this prompt: Examine the effectiveness of the title “Interpreter of Maladies” as it reflects such literary elements as point of view, narrative structure, and symbolism. Avoid a ‘laundry list’ in your thesis. I will accept typed double spaced assignments only.
2-- Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
Week 2 Semester 1 2010
Monday August 30, 2010
O: TSWBAT select strategies to analyze literature. 12.3--6
WU: Read "Out, Out--" p. 779 and write a reader response
A: 1-- Discuss the above poem and then extend to analysis and historical reference
2--Read a prose piece and apply the above strategies: think, pair, share
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Tuesday August 31, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3-6
A: read/think period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Wednesday September 1, 2010
O: TSWBAT apply close reading techniques to text. 12. 3--6
WU: excerpt p. 196 & first impression questions
Complete discussion about "Snow" using Response/Analysis/Extension
A: 1--group practice of above with poem
2--Notes on Elements of Style with above poem
3--Reread poem and answer Style questions--partners
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Thursday September 2, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3-6
A: read/think period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Friday September 3, 2010
O: TSWBAT convey how style impacts meaning. 12.3
WU: Close reading & style analysis practice--"Old Mr. Marblehall" passage
complete group discussion about "Athlete" with style questions handout
A: 1- discuss warm up
2-- interrupted reading: "Curlews" with close reading & analysis practice
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
AP Lit Lessons Week 1 Semester 1 August 23--27, 2010
Monday August 23, 2010 First Day of School!
O: TSWBAT will be able to reflect on elements that make a ‘good’ story. 12.3
Turn in optional summer assignment & syllabus forms
A: 1—reading reflection cards & share
2— Time Flies pp. 1063—1072 or TED video
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Binder
Tuesday August 24, 2010
O: TSWBAT read and annotate a Shakespearean play or analysis. 12.6
A: 1-- read and annotate The Taming of the Shrew/ Francine Prose's "Close Reading"
2—Binder set up: Tab 1: Writer’s Workshop
Tab 2: Verse/ Poetry
Tab 3: Prose/Analysis
Tab 4: Open prompt
Tab 5: Drama
Tab 6: Literary Periods
Tab 7: Multiple Choice
Tab 8: Free Response
Tab 9: Vocabulary
Tab 10: Working Drafts
3—Tuesday and Thursday are also conference days for your writing, college essays,
or your concerns about understanding the material we are discussing.
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Binder set up
Wednesday August 25, 2010
O: TSWBAT discern the ‘truth’ authors attempt to reveal. 12.5
WU: poem reading and reaction--need Perrine
A: Truth in Literature: 3 poem activity
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Thursday August 26, 2010
O: TSWBAT read and annotate a Shakespearean play or analysis. 12.6
A: Reading period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Friday August 27, 2010
O: TSWBAT discern reasons to study literature. 12.3
Be sure all syllabus forms are in!
WU: Inauguration poet reading (clip) & reader response
A: 1--What makes an Effective Reader?
Poetry 180
Group activity—2 poems about readers need Perrine
2—Effective Reader Qualities List
3—Two views on Being a Reader—Partner Share
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
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Week 3 Semester 1 AP Lit Lessons 2010-2011
Tuesday September 7, 2010
O: TSWBAT practice close reading skills with a drama. 12.6
WU: 5 minute writing response to Friday’s story
A: 1--oral reading of one act play
2—style analysis of play
3—notes on plot & application to Friday’s story
HW: Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Wednesday September 8, 2010
O: TSWBAT practice close reading skills with a graphic story. 12.3
WU: read & annotate story
A: 1—style & structure analysis of story—pairs
2—group share
HW: 1-- read and annotate “Interpreter of Maladies” p. 141 & annotate for style and
Structure
2--: Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Thursday September 9, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3
WU: 1--get back in groups and discuss the effect of the structure of story
2--'quickie' presentation
A: Reading/Writing/Thinking period
HW: 1-- read and annotate “Interpreter of Maladies” p. 141 & annotate for style and
structure
2-- Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Friday September 10, 2010
O: TSWBAT analyze a short story. 12.3
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
WU: Quiz: Choose one response topic. Copy the topic on top of page and then answer.
A: 1—Discuss topics
2—Partner work—clothing & whole class discussion
3—Small Groups examine references to an item assigned
HW: 1--The full of significance of the title “Interpreter of Maladies” discloses itself throughout the story. Prepare a thesis statement and brief outline for this prompt: Examine the effectiveness of the title “Interpreter of Maladies” as it reflects such literary elements as point of view, narrative structure, and symbolism. Avoid a ‘laundry list’ in your thesis. I will accept typed double spaced assignments only.
2-- Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
Week 2 Semester 1 2010
Monday August 30, 2010
O: TSWBAT select strategies to analyze literature. 12.3--6
WU: Read "Out, Out--" p. 779 and write a reader response
A: 1-- Discuss the above poem and then extend to analysis and historical reference
2--Read a prose piece and apply the above strategies: think, pair, share
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Tuesday August 31, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3-6
A: read/think period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Wednesday September 1, 2010
O: TSWBAT apply close reading techniques to text. 12. 3--6
WU: excerpt p. 196 & first impression questions
Complete discussion about "Snow" using Response/Analysis/Extension
A: 1--group practice of above with poem
2--Notes on Elements of Style with above poem
3--Reread poem and answer Style questions--partners
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Thursday September 2, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3-6
A: read/think period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Friday September 3, 2010
O: TSWBAT convey how style impacts meaning. 12.3
WU: Close reading & style analysis practice--"Old Mr. Marblehall" passage
complete group discussion about "Athlete" with style questions handout
A: 1- discuss warm up
2-- interrupted reading: "Curlews" with close reading & analysis practice
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
AP Lit Lessons Week 1 Semester 1 August 23--27, 2010
Monday August 23, 2010 First Day of School!
O: TSWBAT will be able to reflect on elements that make a ‘good’ story. 12.3
Turn in optional summer assignment & syllabus forms
A: 1—reading reflection cards & share
2— Time Flies pp. 1063—1072 or TED video
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Binder
Tuesday August 24, 2010
O: TSWBAT read and annotate a Shakespearean play or analysis. 12.6
A: 1-- read and annotate The Taming of the Shrew/ Francine Prose's "Close Reading"
2—Binder set up: Tab 1: Writer’s Workshop
Tab 2: Verse/ Poetry
Tab 3: Prose/Analysis
Tab 4: Open prompt
Tab 5: Drama
Tab 6: Literary Periods
Tab 7: Multiple Choice
Tab 8: Free Response
Tab 9: Vocabulary
Tab 10: Working Drafts
3—Tuesday and Thursday are also conference days for your writing, college essays,
or your concerns about understanding the material we are discussing.
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Binder set up
Wednesday August 25, 2010
O: TSWBAT discern the ‘truth’ authors attempt to reveal. 12.5
WU: poem reading and reaction--need Perrine
A: Truth in Literature: 3 poem activity
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Thursday August 26, 2010
O: TSWBAT read and annotate a Shakespearean play or analysis. 12.6
A: Reading period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Friday August 27, 2010
O: TSWBAT discern reasons to study literature. 12.3
Be sure all syllabus forms are in!
WU: Inauguration poet reading (clip) & reader response
A: 1--What makes an Effective Reader?
Poetry 180
Group activity—2 poems about readers need Perrine
2—Effective Reader Qualities List
3—Two views on Being a Reader—Partner Share
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
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Tuesday September 7, 2010
O: TSWBAT practice close reading skills with a drama. 12.6
WU: 5 minute writing response to Friday’s story
A: 1--oral reading of one act play
2—style analysis of play
3—notes on plot & application to Friday’s story
HW: Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Wednesday September 8, 2010
O: TSWBAT practice close reading skills with a graphic story. 12.3
WU: read & annotate story
A: 1—style & structure analysis of story—pairs
2—group share
HW: 1-- read and annotate “Interpreter of Maladies” p. 141 & annotate for style and
Structure
2--: Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Thursday September 9, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3
WU: 1--get back in groups and discuss the effect of the structure of story
2--'quickie' presentation
A: Reading/Writing/Thinking period
HW: 1-- read and annotate “Interpreter of Maladies” p. 141 & annotate for style and
structure
2-- Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
Friday September 10, 2010
O: TSWBAT analyze a short story. 12.3
AP PREP DAY form due Friday
WU: Quiz: Choose one response topic. Copy the topic on top of page and then answer.
A: 1—Discuss topics
2—Partner work—clothing & whole class discussion
3—Small Groups examine references to an item assigned
HW: 1--The full of significance of the title “Interpreter of Maladies” discloses itself throughout the story. Prepare a thesis statement and brief outline for this prompt: Examine the effectiveness of the title “Interpreter of Maladies” as it reflects such literary elements as point of view, narrative structure, and symbolism. Avoid a ‘laundry list’ in your thesis. I will accept typed double spaced assignments only.
2-- Professor due Sept 15
Shrew due Sept. 27
Week 2 Semester 1 2010
Monday August 30, 2010
O: TSWBAT select strategies to analyze literature. 12.3--6
WU: Read "Out, Out--" p. 779 and write a reader response
A: 1-- Discuss the above poem and then extend to analysis and historical reference
2--Read a prose piece and apply the above strategies: think, pair, share
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Tuesday August 31, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3-6
A: read/think period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Wednesday September 1, 2010
O: TSWBAT apply close reading techniques to text. 12. 3--6
WU: excerpt p. 196 & first impression questions
Complete discussion about "Snow" using Response/Analysis/Extension
A: 1--group practice of above with poem
2--Notes on Elements of Style with above poem
3--Reread poem and answer Style questions--partners
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Thursday September 2, 2010
O: TSWBAT interpret literature. 12.3-6
A: read/think period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Friday September 3, 2010
O: TSWBAT convey how style impacts meaning. 12.3
WU: Close reading & style analysis practice--"Old Mr. Marblehall" passage
complete group discussion about "Athlete" with style questions handout
A: 1- discuss warm up
2-- interrupted reading: "Curlews" with close reading & analysis practice
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
AP Lit Lessons Week 1 Semester 1 August 23--27, 2010
Monday August 23, 2010 First Day of School!
O: TSWBAT will be able to reflect on elements that make a ‘good’ story. 12.3
Turn in optional summer assignment & syllabus forms
A: 1—reading reflection cards & share
2— Time Flies pp. 1063—1072 or TED video
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Binder
Tuesday August 24, 2010
O: TSWBAT read and annotate a Shakespearean play or analysis. 12.6
A: 1-- read and annotate The Taming of the Shrew/ Francine Prose's "Close Reading"
2—Binder set up: Tab 1: Writer’s Workshop
Tab 2: Verse/ Poetry
Tab 3: Prose/Analysis
Tab 4: Open prompt
Tab 5: Drama
Tab 6: Literary Periods
Tab 7: Multiple Choice
Tab 8: Free Response
Tab 9: Vocabulary
Tab 10: Working Drafts
3—Tuesday and Thursday are also conference days for your writing, college essays,
or your concerns about understanding the material we are discussing.
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Binder set up
Wednesday August 25, 2010
O: TSWBAT discern the ‘truth’ authors attempt to reveal. 12.5
WU: poem reading and reaction--need Perrine
A: Truth in Literature: 3 poem activity
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Thursday August 26, 2010
O: TSWBAT read and annotate a Shakespearean play or analysis. 12.6
A: Reading period
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
Friday August 27, 2010
O: TSWBAT discern reasons to study literature. 12.3
Be sure all syllabus forms are in!
WU: Inauguration poet reading (clip) & reader response
A: 1--What makes an Effective Reader?
Poetry 180
Group activity—2 poems about readers need Perrine
2—Effective Reader Qualities List
3—Two views on Being a Reader—Partner Share
HW: How to Read Literature Like a Professor read and annotated 9/15
The Taming of the Shrew due 9/27 read and annotated
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