4/25/12

4/16A-4/23

Exit 24-Ch 4-5 (8 pts): 1)Name one symbol from Ch 4 and explain what that symbol represents. 2)Name 3 ways Joe Starks improved Eatonville (3 pts) 3)What does Joe do at the store opening which makes Janie feel cold and unloved?(1 pt) 4)Name two reasons why the town starts resenting Starks. (2 pts) Class reads Chapters 4 and 5 audio played on 4/16 and 4/17. Also read in class on 4/18-4/19. After reading 4 students selected that day present Ra Ta Ta for their pages, turn in their book markings and Major works data sheet up to Ch 5. Everyone else is to make sure they have everything marked up until Chapter 5 and their Major works data sheet done up until 5. Students reminded not to cheat or let other students hold their exit slips or Major Works handout. Students complete the Quote, Characters and Summaries for Chapters 5-6. A11 TEWWG Ch 4-5 Quiz Turn in Exit 23 and 24.

4/17/12

4/11B -4/13 B 4/14-4/15 FCAT

Exit 23-Zora Neale Hurston-20 pts
1) How long did it take Hurston to write TEWWG? (1pt)
2) List 3 interesting facts about Hurston’s life.(3pts)
3) Even though her novel is fiction, name one event from Hurston’s life that she used as inspiration in the book. (1 pt)
4) Who brought Hurston out of obscurity, why did they and how did they (be specific)? (3pts)
5) What was the Harlem Renaissance? Explain in at least 2 sentences.(2pts)
6) Name one reason scholars had a problem with the name Harlem Renaissance?(1pt)
7) Name one person in Hurston's circle, their accomplishments and how they helped Hurston accomplish her dream. (3pts)
8) Why did Richard Wright criticize TEWWG? Give at least two reasons. (2pts)
9) Considering her accomplishments as a writer, what was unusual about Hurston’s death?(2pts)
10) How did Hurston’s books fight stereotypes for black women in fiction? (2pts)

Can print out exit 23 and attach to answers. If absent, ask Ms. Batten for Zora book to check out.

Ra Ta Ta Ch 2-3 finished. Student called on must present pages, show Ch 2-3 marked or turn in log and turn in the Major Works data sheet for Ch 1-3.

Zora jigsaws reveal answers to exit slip 23:
1) Intro to novel pg 3 and The Life and times of Zora-Timeline in green only pgs 4-6.
2)Zora, 1891-1960 pg 4-6. Top of pgs only.
3)Harlem Rennaisance pg 7-8
4)Hurston's circle pg 9
5)Hurston's death and resurrection pg 10-11
6)Hurston and other works pg 12-13.

Everyone warned to have Ch 2-3 marked and done on Major Works in case called on the next class for grading and Ra Ta Ta.

4/10/12

4/9 B-4/10 A

5th: Read and reviewed Ch 2-3 in class. Complete Major Works by next class for 2-3 for quotes, characters, and summary. 3 people drawn to check markings-to present next class for review. Exit 22 due next class.


1st: Exit 20 and 21 to be part of the new grading term grade. Both exit slips projected for all students and reviewed with class one more time.

4 students drawn to do Ch2-3 review and markings checked. Major Works due next class for those students-Anyone drawn next class.


All Classes Ra Ta Ta for Their Eyes Were Watching God explained in detail again to students and modeled. Student drawn will be given a range of pages to present from. They must choose 4 to 6 markings to share with the class. They will read excerpts and explain their markings. During this review, other students will also be called on to answer questions to make sure they are participating. Those 4 students will also have to turn in their markings that day to be graded. When called on, all ungraded markings will be checked. Major work data sheets also will be checked for the 4 drawn students. This means everyone needs to follow the timeline, as you don't know for sure when I will draw your name to check your markings, the log and to have you present.

Ch2-3 Major Works quote, characters and summary due next class.

Data Chats/Grade Recovery offered for 3rd grading term.

4/9/12

3/28 B-4/4 A English III

Copy Exit 22:TEWWG Ch 2-3-8 pts
1. Name one symbol from Ch 2 and what that symbol represents (2). 2. What tragic news does Janie learn about her real parents?(2pts). 3.Why does Nanny tell Janie she is a now a woman? 1pt 4.What is Janie's main concern about her marriage to Killicks? (1pt) 5)Name a symbol in Ch 3 and what that symbol represents (2pts).

Finish Ch 1 quote, character, summary for A10 Major Works. Think, pair, share quote.

Review "The Raven"-Group work correct your packet with colored pencil. Turn in if corrected.

Make sure
Ch 1 TEWWG marked/logged, Exit 20, 21, The Raven all turned in for this term. Batten reviews Ch 1 with class.

Read Ch 2-3 TEWWG and mark/log
. Discuss.

A9-Ch2-3 Quiz TEWWG.