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