3.26.14

Objectives:
I can preview our new unit.
I can take notes to prepare me for concepts and vocabulary in our new unit.

1.  Launch -- Preview the Text
     1a.  The Arrival
2.  Unit 4 Powerpoint
     2a.  Assessment Calendar
     2b.  Notes
3.  Unit 4 Poster Creation
4.  Exit Ticket

3.25.14

Objectives:
I can watch and demonstrate my critical thinking, in response to the movie Fruitvale Station.

I can identify structural and systemic reasons for the cycle of poverty, crime, addiction, etc.

I can vocalize my opinion about what should be done to ameliorate these issues of justice.

1.  Launch
2.  Finish watching Fruitvale Station
3.  Exit ticket -- Reflection

3.19.14

Objective:
I can review literary criticism and apply it to a cold reading.
I can review literary criticisms and their assumptions for our benchmark.

Choose one of our critical lenses, to apply to this photograph.

1.  Launch -- Look at the photograph above, and write your response in the Google Form.  Make sure to explicitly reference the assumptions found in whatever criticism you chose.
2.  Vocabulary for Benchmark:
     2a.  Genre:  the type of literary work
     2b.  Poetry:  the structure including rhyme scheme and line breaks
     2c.  Fiction: the characterization of the protagonist and antagonist
     2d.  Drama: an emotional, unexpected, and exciting series of events including violence and tragedy
     2e.  Expository: the use of facts and the explanation and description of real events
3.  Ms. G's Best Practices for the Benchmark
     3a.  Check out rubric for written responses
     3b.  Check the Benchmark Prep Answer Key
4.  Benchmark Practice -- Steve Earle
     4a.  Context
     4b.  Modeling best practices
     4c.  Complete Practice
5.  Exit ticket -- submit Benchmark Practice

Things to study for Benchmark:

• Criticisms Review
• Criticisms Review Homework (from February Break)
• Benchmark Prep
• Applying Lenses and Assumptions

BENCHMARK  is TOMORROW!!!

3.18.14

Objective:
I can prepare for Benchmark 3

Choose one of our critical lenses, to apply to this photograph.

1.  Launch -- Look at the photograph above, and write your response in the Google Form.
2.  Vocabulary for Benchmark:
     2a.  Genre:  the type of literary work
     2b.  Poetry:  the structure including rhyme scheme and line breaks
     2c.  Fiction: the characterization of the protagonist and antagonist
     2d.  Drama: an emotional, unexpected, and exciting series of events including violence and tragedy
     2e.  Expository: the use of facts and the explanation and description of real events
3.  Self-differentiated work time
     3a.  Group 1:  You are working on Criticisms Review Homework; when you are finished, submit it here: Presidents' Week Homework Submission form
     3b.  Group 2:  You are finishing your Benchmark Prep (due WEDNESDAY)
4.  Exit ticket -- Performance Task Submission Form

Things to study for Benchmark:

• Criticisms Review
• Criticisms Review Homework (from February Break)
• Benchmark Prep
• Applying Lenses and Assumptions

BENCHMARK PREP is due TOMORROW, IN CLASS

Resource Bank:

• Ms. G's Word Bank of Awesomeness
• Thesis Statement HELP
• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Formatting and Citation Presentation
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview

3.17.14

Objective:
I can prepare for Benchmark 3
I can finish my Performance Task.

Choose one of our critical lenses, to apply to this photograph.

1.  Launch -- Look at the photograph above, and write your response in the Google Form.
2.  Group 1:  You are working on Criticisms Review Homework; when you are finished, submit it here: Presidents' Week Homework Submission form
3.  Group 2:  You are finishing your Performance Task
     3a.  Grade check-ins with Ms. G
     3b.  Finished?  work on your Benchmark Prep (due WEDNESDAY)
4.  Exit ticket -- Performance Task Submission Form

Things to study for Benchmark:

• Criticisms Review
• Criticisms Review Homework (from February Break)
• Benchmark Prep
• Applying Lenses and Assumptions

Paper is DUE TODAY BY MIDNIGHT
All Late Work is DUE TODAY BY MIDNIGHT

BENCHMARK PREP is due WEDNESDAY, IN CLASS

Potential Expository Articles for Evidence:

• A Cultural Context for Othello
• Othello's Jealousy: From Textual Crux to Critical Conundrum
• Race and Othello on Film
• Gender and Race in Othello
• The Role of Women in Othello -- A Feminist Reading
• Shakespeare's Othello and the Insidious Creation of an Unwilling Villain
• Shakespeare, Literary History, and Marxism

Resource Bank:

• Ms. G's Word Bank of Awesomeness
• Thesis Statement HELP
• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Formatting and Citation Presentation
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview

3.13.14

Objective:
I can revise and edit my literary analysis essay.
I can use correct MLA formatting and citation.

Choose one of our critical lenses, to apply to this photograph.

1.  Launch -- Look at the photograph above, and write your response in the Google Form.
2.  Benchmark Prep
    2a.  Reminder: you MUST complete the February Break Criticisms Review (see below)
3.  Performance Task -- Literary Analysis Essay
     3a.  Reminder -- check out the rubric!
     3b.  Reference your Peer Editing Checklist
     3c.  Check-in with Ms. G (writing conferences)
4.  Exit Ticket

Feeling stuck? Look at this funny thing! (At least you aren't that stuck!)

Paper is DUE MARCH 17TH.  
All Late Work is DUE MARCH 17TH

Make sure you have completed Criticisms Review Homework by FRIDAY (no exceptions!)
Submit it here: Presidents' Week Homework Submission form

Potential Expository Articles for Evidence:

• A Cultural Context for Othello
• Othello's Jealousy: From Textual Crux to Critical Conundrum
• Race and Othello on Film
• Gender and Race in Othello
• The Role of Women in Othello -- A Feminist Reading
• Shakespeare's Othello and the Insidious Creation of an Unwilling Villain
• Shakespeare, Literary History, and Marxism

Resource Bank:

• Ms. G's Word Bank of Awesomeness
• Thesis Statement HELP
• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Formatting and Citation Presentation
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Criticisms Review

3.11.14

Objective:
I can revise and edit my literary analysis essay.
I can use correct MLA formatting and citation.

1.  Launch:  Apply Cultural Criticism to the poem "My Dream of Being White"
     1a.  Be prepared to share out
2.  Performance Task -- Literary Analysis Essay
3.  MLA Formatting and Citation Presentation
4.  MLA Formatting and Citation Revision
     4a.  Make sure you have parallel construction in your sentences!
5.  Exit ticket -- First Draft Submission Form

Paper is DUE MARCH 17TH.  
All Late Work is DUE MARCH 17TH

If you don't do your Criticisms Review...

Make sure you have completed Criticisms Review Homework by FRIDAY (no exceptions!)
Submit it here: Presidents' Week Homework Submission form

Potential Expository Articles for Evidence:

• A Cultural Context for Othello
• Othello's Jealousy: From Textual Crux to Critical Conundrum
• Race and Othello on Film
• Gender and Race in Othello
• The Role of Women in Othello -- A Feminist Reading
• Shakespeare's Othello and the Insidious Creation of an Unwilling Villain
• Shakespeare, Literary History, and Marxism

Resource Bank:

• Ms. G's Word Bank of Awesomeness
• Thesis Statement HELP
• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Criticisms Review

3.10.14

Objective:
I can complete my first draft and begin the revision process.

1.  Launch:  Apply Historical Criticism Criticism to In the Event of a Moon Disaster
     1a.  Be prepared to share out
2.  Performance Task -- Literary Analysis Essay
3.  Selecting Evidence
     3a.  What factors determine what is important?
     3b.  Evidence Collection Template
     3c.  Breaking the fourth wall
4.  Finish your rough draft!
5.  Exit ticket -- First Draft Submission Form

If you don't do your Criticisms Review...

Make sure you have completed Criticisms Review Homework by FRIDAY (no exceptions!)
Submit it here: Presidents' Week Homework Submission form



Potential Expository Articles for Evidence:

• A Cultural Context for Othello
• Othello's Jealousy: From Textual Crux to Critical Conundrum
• Race and Othello on Film
• Gender and Race in Othello
• The Role of Women in Othello -- A Feminist Reading
• Shakespeare's Othello and the Insidious Creation of an Unwilling Villain
• Shakespeare, Literary History, and Marxism

Resource Bank:

• Ms. G's Word Bank of Awesomeness
• Thesis Statement HELP
• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Criticisms Review

3.7.14

Objective:
I can draft and develop my literary analysis essay (historical and cultural criticism + one more lens).

1.  Launch:  Apply Marxist Criticism to the poem Po' Boy, by Langston Hughes
     1a.  Be prepared to share out
2.  Performance Task -- Literary Analysis Essay
3.  Selecting Evidence
     3a.  What factors determine what is important?
     3b.  Evidence Collection Template
     3c.  Breaking the fourth wall
4.  Exit ticket

Potential Expository Articles for Evidence:

• A Cultural Context for Othello
• Othello's Jealousy: From Textual Crux to Critical Conundrum
• Race and Othello on Film
• Gender and Race in Othello
• The Role of Women in Othello -- A Feminist Reading
• Shakespeare's Othello and the Insidious Creation of an Unwilling Villain
• Shakespeare, Literary History, and Marxism

Resource Bank:

• Ms. G's Word Bank of Awesomeness
• Thesis Statement HELP
• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Criticisms Review

3.6.14

Objective:
I can write my thesis statement.
I can draft my essay and create an outline.

1.  Launch
2.  Performance Task -- Literary Analysis Essay
     2a.  essay examples
     2b.  creating an outline
3.  Thesis statements
     3a.  Thesis Statement HELP -- arguable, grounded in the text
     3b.  If you finish EARLY -- peruse expository articles for evidence (see below)
4.  Exit Ticket

Potential Expository Articles for Evidence:

• A Cultural Context for Othello
• Othello's Jealousy: From Textual Crux to Critical Conundrum
• Race and Othello on Film
• Gender and Race in Othello
• The Role of Women in Othello -- A Feminist Reading
• Shakespeare's Othello and the Insidious Creation of an Unwilling Villain
• Shakespeare, Literary History, and Marxism

Resource Bank:

• Ms. G's Word Bank of Awesomeness
• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Criticisms Review

3.5.14

Objective:
I can annotate and break down an essay prompt.
I can brainstorm ideas for my essay.

1.  Launch (review of Cultural Criticism)
2.  Performance Task -- Literary Analysis Essay
     2a.  Read essay prompts
     2b.  Read and review materials and requirements
     2c.  Annotate and break down essay prompt
3.  Brainstorming ideas
4.  Exit Ticket

Resource Bank:

• Literary Analysis Help
• Essay Examples
• MLA Literary Analysis Essay Example
• Crafting an Academic Argument:  Defend/Challenge/Qualify
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Criticisms Review

3.4.14

Objective:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.

1.  Launch
2.  Preview Act V, scene ii summary
3.  Read Othello Act V, scene ii
     3a.  Notes
4.  Looking ahead -- Unit 3 Performance Task
5.  Exit Ticket

Resource Bank:
Criticisms Review

3.3.14

Objective:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.

1.  Launch
2.  Othello Quick Review
3.  Preview Act V, scene i summary
4.  Read Othello Act V, scene i
     4a.  Notes
5.  Criticisms Review
     5a.  Criticisms Review Notes
6.  Exit ticket