Standards of Learning to Be Covered This Week
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Standards of Learning to Be Covered This Week:
9.3 We will read and analyze a variety of literature.
9.5 We will read dramatic selections. Quiz on Romeo & Juliet Act V on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008!
2/25/08
Obj: We will review Act V of Romeo & Juliet in preparation for a quiz on Tuesday, February 26.
Do Now: Divide into preselected teams. 5-10 m.
In-Class Activities:
Review Game – Family Feud. 40-45 m.
Assessment: informal assessment based on class participation.
Homework: study for your Romeo & Juliet Act V quiz.
2/26/08
Obj: We will assess our knowledge of Act V of Romeo & Juliet.
Do Now: Review for your quiz on Act V of Romeo & Juliet. 5-10 m.
In-Class Activities:
Romeo & Juliet Act V quiz. 20-25 m. Mind teaser as time permits
Assessment: Romeo & Juliet Act V quiz.
Homework: N/A
2/27/08
Obj: We will begin to read and analyze poetry.
Do Now: Oral Anticipation Guide. 15-20 m.
In-Class Activities:
We will receive and record a loose definition of poetry. 10-15 m. Oral Recitation of “Sleight of Hand” by Eddie Vedder 5 m. Oral Recitation of “Different Names for the Same Thing” by Ben Gibbard. 5 m. Music Video of “Different Names for the Same Thing” performed by Death Cab for Cutie, directed by Autumn de Wilde 5-15 m.
Assessment: informal assessment based on class participation.
Homework: Choose a set of song lyrics, appropriate for school, and bring them in tomorrow prepared to share them with the class.
2/28/08
Obj: We will read and analyze poetry.
Do Now: We will be asked to prepare our song lyrics for recitation. 5 m.
In-Class Activities:
We will read our chosen song lyrics aloud as poetry noting the author. 30-35 m. We will be given two new vocabulary terms; rhyme and rhythm 5-10 m. We will prepare a two to three paragraph defense of our song lyrics and why they should be considered poetry for homework. 10-15 m.
Assessment: individual oral assessments
Homework: Song lyric defense.
2/29/08
Obj: We will read and analyze poetry.
Do Now: Collect song lyric defense. 5-10 m.
In-Class Activities:
We will study the different types of rhyme schemes and rhythmic feet. 20-30 m. Rhyme schemes and rhythmic feet worksheet for homework. 10-25 m.
Assessment: informal assessment based on class participation.
Homework: Rhyme schemes and rhythmic feet worksheet