Monday, October 19, 2015

Today in Class: October 19, 2015

A1 and A3
  • DGP 14
  • Learning Goals
    • DGPs: Master the rules of standardized English (L1)
    • Lit Circles: Read and comprehend complex literary texts independently (RL10); Analyze literature (RL1-9); Draw evidence from the text in written responses (W9); Participate effectively in collaborative discussions (SL1)
    • "Invisible Me" poems: Write narrative texts (W3)
    • EQ video and discussion: Participate effectively in large-group discussions (SL1)
  • Lit Circle Meeting 2 (30 minutes)
  • Volunteers share "Invisible Me" poems
  • Unit 2 Essential Question intro video and small and whole-class discussion: Can progress be made without conflict?
  • Homework: Prepare for next Lit Circle Meeting
A2
  • DGP 14
  • Learning Goals
    • DGPs: Master the rules  of standardized English (L1)
    • Reading and discussion of “The Minister’s Black Veil”: Comprehend and analyze complex literary texts (RL1-6)
    • Vocabulary Builder: Build vocabulary and develop skills to use new words correctly in context (L1, 3, 5, 6)
    • Literary Analysis: Parable and Symbol: Identify and analyze parable and symbol in literary texts;  What impact does Hawthorne’s use of these literary techniques have on this text? (RL5, 6)
  •  Finish reading and discussing "The Minister's Black Veil"
  • Responding to "The Minister's Black Veil": Work with your group members to complete
    • Vocabulary Builder worksheet
    • Literary Analysis: Parable and Symbol worksheet
  • Homework: Finish "The Minister's Black Veil" worksheets if you did not finish in class today