2.28.14

Objective:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can practice applying the lenses of literary criticism to a cold reading of a text.
I can write a critical analysis using cultural or historical criticism on a scene from Othello.

1.  Launch
2.  Historical/Cultural Criticism Submission Form -- only ONE person from each group needs to submit!
3.  Timed Write
     3a.  Make a copy, change privacy settings, allow me to comment
4.  Resources for Planned Language Production
     4a.  Language for Academic Argument
     4b.  Commentary Moves Overview
5.  Exit Ticket -- Timed Write Submission Form

2.27.14

Objective:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can practice applying the lenses of literary criticism to a cold reading of a text.
I can write a critical analysis using cultural or historical criticism on a scene from Othello.

1.  Launch -- Act IV Submission Form
2.  Reviewing the difference between cultural and historical criticism
     2a.  Historical/Cultural Criticism Review
3.  Resources for Planned Language Production
     3a.  Language for Academic Argument
     3b.  Commentary Moves Overview
4.  Timed Write
     4a.  Make a copy, change privacy settings, allow me to comment
5.  Exit Ticket

Resource Bank:


Make sure you have completed Criticisms Review Homework by TOMORROW!
Submit it here: Presidents' Week Homework Submission form

2.26.14

Objective:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can practice applying the lenses of literary criticism to a cold reading of a text.

1.  Launch
2.  Review Act IV, scene i and ii
    2a.  what happened?
    2b.  what criticisms can we apply?
    2c.  use language of defend/challenge/qualify
3.  Preview Act IV, scene iii summary
4.  Read Othello Act IV, scene iii
     4a.  Notes
     4b.  Examples of themes
5.  Reviewing the difference between cultural and historical criticism
     5a.  Historical/Cultural Criticism Review
6.  Exit ticket

Don't forget, your ACT IV READING JOURNAL IS DUE TOMORROW!

Resource Bank:

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

2.25.14

Objective:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can practice applying the lenses of literary criticism to a cold reading of a text.

1.  Launch
2.  Review Act IV, scene i
    2a.  what happened?
    2b.  what criticisms can we apply?
    2c.  use language of defend/challenge/qualify
3.  Preview Act IV, scene ii summary
4.  Read Othello Act IV, scene ii
     4a.  Notes
     4b.  Examples of themes
5.  Exit ticket -- scene 2 reading journal

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

Resource Bank:

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

2.24.14

Objective:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can practice applying the lenses of literary criticism to a cold reading of a text.

1.  Launch:  Presidents' Week Homework Submission form
2.  Discuss Criticisms Review Homework from break
3.  Situate ourselves -- prepping for Act IV
    3a.  vocabulary: insinuation, epilepsy
4.  Read Othello Act IV, scene i
     4a.  Notes
5.  Exit ticket

2.14.14

Objective:
I can participate in an academic discussion using the lens of Feminist Criticism, Historical Criticism, Cultural Criticism, Marxist Criticism, or Readers Response Criticism.

1.  Launch:  Review your materials for our Socratic Seminar!
2.  Set focus areas for Self Assessment Rubric
3.  Find peer for collaborative review
4.  Socratic Seminar!  Rounds 1 and 2
5.  Exit Ticket -- Process Check

Homework:  President's Week Assignment

2.13.14

Objective:
I can understand characters' issues, and ideas associated with historical criticism, feminist criticism, and themes from Othello.

1.  Launch:  Applying Critical Lenses Submission Form
2.  Socratic Seminar Expectations and Prep -- due TOMORROW
3.  Review Self Assessment Rubric
4.  Socratic Questions
5.  Exit Ticket

Need a refresher on Reader Response Criticism?  See the powerpoint here!

Cool and relevant stuff:  Watch this film of Toni Morrison, speaking on race (she's one of my favorite authors!)

2.12.14

Objective:
I can understand characters' issues, and ideas associated with historical criticism, feminist criticism, and themes from Othello.

1.  Launch
2.  Socratic Seminar Expectations and Prep -- due FRIDAY
3.  Review Self Assessment Rubric
4.  Socratic Questions
5.  Exit Ticket

Don't forget, your homework is due TOMORROW!

Ms. G, when she was a baby!

2.11.14

Objectives:

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

This is an albino turtle. He is differently colored, but very beautiful -- just like the Moor!

1.  Launch
2.  Read Othello Act III, scene iv
     2a.  Page 151 in book
     2b.  1:22:25 in Recording
     2c.  Comprehension Questions
3.  Discussion/Share out
4.  Watch clip from film version
5.  Review expectations for HW
6.  Timeline posters
7.  Exit Ticket -- Hang up posters

Homework:  Applying Critical Lenses DUE THURSDAY

2.10.14

Objectives:

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

Meme is courtesy of Victor :)

1.  Launch
2.  Read Othello Act III, scene iii (second half)
     2a.  Page 137 in book
     2b.  1:08 in Recording
     2c.  Comprehension Questions
3.  Discussion/Share out
4.  Watch clip from film version
5.  Exit Ticket

I know it seems really hard to read the original text, but don't worry, I'll guide you through it!

Homework:  Applying Critical Lenses DUE THURSDAY

2.7.14

Objectives:

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

1.  Launch
2.  Template for Synthesis Essay
    2a.  Take ten minutes, with group, to correctly format your document
    2b.  Synthesis Essay Submission Form (only ONE person from each group should submit)
3.  Watch clip from film version
4.  Read Othello Act III, scene iii (second half)
     4a.  page 137
5.  Exit Ticket

Go jump in puddles! YOLO

Homework:  Applying Critical Lenses

2.6.14

Objectives:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can write an argument to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

1.  Launch
2.  Vocabulary:
     2a.  disingenuous 
3.  Read Othello Act III, scene iii
      3a.  Comprehension Questions (Part 1)
      3b.  page 5, page 9, page 12
4.  Template for Synthesis Essay
5.  Work time for various assignments
      5a.  Start Act III Reading Journal
      5b.  Synthesis Essay Assignment due TOMORROW
6.  Exit Ticket Submission Form

Assignment:

• Writing Prompt
• Article: A Historical Look at the Moor

Resource Bank:

• Character Map
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Textual Evidence: A Step-by-step Guide
• Language for Academic Argument: Defend, Challenge, Qualify
• MLA Formatting
• Act I Reading Journal Exemplar

REMINDER:  Progress reports are going home on FRIDAY!  Many of you have missing work; please come to homework center to get caught up.

2.5.13

Objectives:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can write an argument to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

1.  Launch
2.  Vocabulary:
     2a.  disingenuous 
3.  Read Othello Act III, scene iii
      3a.  Comprehension Questions (Part 1)
      3b.  page 5, page 9, page 12, page 15
4.  Work time for various assignments
      4a.  Act II Reading Journal due TOMORROW
      4B.  Synthesis Essay Assignment due FRIDAY -- make sure everyone's sections are in ONE document
5.  Exit Ticket


Assignment:

• Writing Prompt
• Article: A Historical Look at the Moor

Resource Bank:

• Character Map
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Textual Evidence: A Step-by-step Guide
• Language for Academic Argument: Defend, Challenge, Qualify
• MLA Formatting

REMINDER:  Progress reports are going home on FRIDAY!  Many of you have missing work; please come to homework center to get caught up.

Act I Reading Journal Exemplar
Act II Reading Journal is due TOMORROW

2.4.14

Objectives:
I can make inferences, evaluate evidence and conclusions, detect underlying assumptions, and see relationships within a text.
I can write an argument to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

1.  Launch:  Submission Form
2.  Vocabulary:
     2a.  Soliloquy
     2b.  Characterization
3.  Read Othello Act III, scene i and ii
      3b.  Comprehension Questions
4.  Review expectations of Synthesis Essay
    4a.  Check out the rubric: you are held accountable for your own work, but will not suffer for the work ethics of others.
    4b.  You must all write your OWN body paragraph
    4c.  Group must write intro/conclusion together.
5.  Exit Ticket


Assignment:
Writing Prompt
Article: A Historical Look at the Moor
Resource Bank:

• Character Map
• Commentary Moves Overview
• Textual Evidence: A Step-by-step Guide
• Language for Academic Argument: Defend, Challenge, Qualify
• MLA Formatting

REMINDER:  Progress reports are going home on FRIDAY!  Many of you have missing work; please come to homework center to get caught up.

Act I Reading Journal Exemplar
Act II Reading Journal is due THURSDAY

2.3.14

Hey guys -- I'm out with a migraine :(
I love you all dearly, and I'm sorry I've let you down by not being there...

Today, I'm giving you time to work on your Writing Prompt, with your groups.  Remember, you need to figure out what exactly d'Amici's assertions are, before you can defend/challenge/qualify about them.

Refer back to previous days on the blog to find the language to "defend, challenge, qualify," and feel free to help one another! You are each other's best resources.

You must all write your OWN body paragraph, and then you will write the introduction and conclusion together.
Check out the rubric to see how you will be held accountable for your own work, but will not suffer for the work ethics of others.