3/16/12

3/15B-3/16A

Copy Exit 21-The Ravin in depth-12 points
1.What end rhyme pattern continues throughout the poem?(2pts) 2. What shift in internal rhyme occurs in lines 1-24.(2pts) 3)Why do you think Poe chose to alliterate the "f" sound in line 64?(2pts) 4)Give one example of an allusion in the poem and explain its importance(2pts)5)Name two symbols and what they most likely represent in this poem.(4pts)

Turn in Exit 20 or hold until review. Copy Exit 21 above.
Take out "The Raven" packets/returned/reminders
"The Raven"-Ms. Batten models how to mark the text, starting with alliteration. You should mark one device at a time, throughout the whole poem and look for patterns. Don't forget to summarize each stanza and fill out each page in the packet. At least one example should be present on each chart.

a)metaphors, similes, personification and meaning in text (1-Pat 2-Breanna)
b)internal/external rhyme and alliteration and its meaning in poem (1-Amy
2-Latavia/Kamal)
c)Allusions and importance (1-Kyrell 2-Joel)
d)Symbols and importance (1-Zach 2-Kayla)
e)Vocabulary replaced with proper word in context (1-no one 2-Vonte_
e)Onomatopoeia/Repetition patterns and importance (1-Time, 2-Chrissy)

To present the next class. To continue TEWWG the next class.

Remember-
Poe short story or poem-Due after Spring Break 3/26 B-3/27 A-100 pts/80%-MUST TURN IN WITH CHECKLIST AND RUBRIC. If you lose one, this site has a link to the document on the right of this site.

The Raven-packet-marked and revised-Due 3/26 B-3/27 A-50 points/80%-Be prepared for my questions about the packet and why you marked things as you did.

TEWWG-marking/log due 3/26 B-3/27 A

3/9-3/14A

Copy Exit 20TEWWG-Ch1-8pts 1. Give an example of a metaphor used in Ch 1 and explain what the author really means (2pts)2.Give me an example of personification used in Ch1 and explain its meaning(2pgs) 3. According to the narrator, how are men and women different? (2pts)4.At the beginning it says "she had come back from burying the dead. Explain what the author means. (2pts)
Due-3/15B, 3/16A

Each class 25 minutes used to work on Poe Short Story or anything you are behind on.

Poe checklist and rubric reviewed in detail.


TEWWG marking modeled for class in book or on paper.

KEY

*Words you don't know
H-Historical/reflects time period
m.s.p with a squiggly line for metaphors, similes, personification
Ha-humor/sarcasm
f-feminine gender roles
m-male gender roles
box-symbols
c-cultural references
:( tragedy
underline important details
? next to important quotes/quotes that stand out
circle names the first time you see them

TEWWG Ch1- read in class and marked

A6-TEWWG Ch1-Quiz


TEWWG Ch 1 marking/exit slip/Major Works to be reviewed on 3/26B-3/27A

3/8/12

3/7B-3/8A

Take out all sub lesson plans, Raven packet, Poe checklist/rubric.

Do math equation on board: 5th to do 3/9
Answer:
If you only read in class, a minimum of 5 classes, you would have to read 6 pages per class to complete entries on time.
If you only read in class, a minimum of 5 classes, you would have 3.3 minutes to read each page.
If you read every day, instead of just in class, a minimum of 14 days, you would only have to read 2.3 pages per day.

Verbal Irony: Ms. Batten's class is so difficult because she makes us turn in reading entries where we have to read 30 pages in two weeks. That means we have to read a whopping 2 pgs per day. That is so hard to do. She expects way too much.

Turn in R37-39 Multiple-If holding due to sub
Turn in Exit 19-If holding due to sub

Ms. Batten checks Raven markings-Packet due today for 1st and 2nd. B Day due 3/9.

5th block-Be sure to turn in Metaphor, simile, personification sub lesson for a quiz grade. Its part of the 80% grade.

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston-bring in for extra credit.
By 3/9 for 50 pts
By 3/13 for 40 pts
*TEWWG check*-1st and 2nd, still need to do 5th.

Poe Checklist-reviewed in detail in 1st block only-Still need to do in 2nd and 5th.
By 3/15 for 20 pts. 5th block also needs inside packet lesson plan explained to them.

Poe Story-Performance Task-100 pts Poe short story with checklist and rubrick Due by 3/16 Both Classes.

3/7/12

3/2 A-3/6 B

This lesson is to help you with today’s assignment, so read it. When I return next week, I expect to see all of this done. No excuses will be accepted. If you didn’t finish the plan from the last class, do it at home and bring back Tuesday. -Ms. B

Do not forget to bring in your own copy of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston by next week. You will regret not bringing your own copy in as it will require more work. Also you get extra credit for bringing in your own book to mark. Also please continue to take care of group duties.

First 20 minutes-work on independent reading entries if behind. If already done with all reading entries, you’re awesome. Now take this time to work on your Poe story. Get a Poe checklist if you do not yet have one from Ms. Robinson. Only take one if you are serious about starting the story. Make sure you read through the checklist and rubric thoroughly.


Do the following as a group or by yourself. Be prepared to answer my questions about things in the packet. Do not work with anyone who will not be able to answer my questions. Open the packet and answer every question and fill out every chart. Use the information provided below to help.


Point of view:
First person: Story is told by a main character about themselves. Everything is through their perspective and readers can see the thoughts in their head only. Typically uses: I, me, my, mine
Second person: Story is told by an author speaking directly to the reader. This point-of-view is extremely rare as authors typically would not speak to readers. Second point of view is used in recipes and advice columns. Uses: you, your
Third person: An outsider tells the story about characters, but isn’t a part of the story at all. Typically uses: he, she, they. MORD was told in third person because the narrator wasn’t a character.

Tone: How the author feels about what they have written. Mood: How the author wants the reader to feel while reading. Remember tone and mood are not always the same. For example: In Southpark and The Simpsons, the writers use a lot of sarcasm and parody in which they make political statements or make fun of other shows or celebrities. Their tone could be viewed as: Sarcastic, Political But they simply want the audience to laugh, so the mood would be: humorous. Read the background to the Raven to help you find tone and mood. Also look at your diction words, as they help reveal mood.

For the definition portion,
look up each word and put it in words that you understand.

For Alliteration and how it relates to poem meaning
Ex: In lines 25-30, An abundance of words that use the sound d produces an alliteration that suggests the strong, rhythmical heartbeat of an excited person
For Rhyme
Ex: Throughout the poem Poe uses Lenore and nevermore. He probably used nevermore on purpose to rhyme with Lenore’s name because he would see her nevermore as the Raven states.
For Repetition
Ex: In line 4, rapping is repeated probably to emphasize that the speaker hears the sound over and over.
For Onomatopoeia
Ex: Muttered is used a couple of times to show the speaker is depressed and therefore doesn’t speak with confidence or excitement.

Complete the Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Allusion, Symbol and question portion-Each of you should have this packet finished as much as you can by Tuesday. Skip the Simpsons part for now.

2/29/12

2/24A-3/1B

2/24 A-2/27B
Work on independent reading and The Raven packet marking.

English III-2/29/12

Do not forget
to bring in our own copy of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston by next week. You will regret not bringing your own copy in as it will require more work. Also you get extra credit for bringing in your own book to mark. Also please continue to take care of group duties.

What to do today-Please do not waste any time.
First 20 minutes-work on independent reading entries. If already done with R37-39, make sure you do not have another set you haven’t yet turned in. If done with all reading entries, work on brainstorming and writing you short story-see sub for Poe rubric and DO NOT LOSE if you take one.

Turn in R37-39 today to sub or if more comfortable, hold onto this assignment until I return. Make sure you have it when I ask for it if you choose this option.

Take out exit 19-10 minutes
If you haven’t turned it in, answer all questions AND proofread the answers. Make sure you have actually answered the questions completely. Turn in or if more comfortable hold onto this assignment until I return.

Take out the Raven packet
-which I asked you not to lose and to make sure you had daily. 30 min. If your class hasn’t read the whole poem, finish reading silently to yourself. This poem has made a huge impact as there are allusions to the poem still today in band names, famous songs, in TV and in Literature. Try to figure out why this poem has impacted readers so greatly.
At the top or the poem packet it tells you how to mark the text. It is probably best to start with one device at a time and look throughout the whole poem for that device before you move on to another one. Look back at your notes if you struggle. You can ask your group members if you don’t understand a term, but do not work together on marking the packet. Remember you need to know how to use each of these devices and you should be able to mark them in this poem. Also other students will make mistakes, so do not copy them. Mark each device as directed. Do not kill yourself looking for similes.

When finished marking everything you can in the packet do the following
with your group
-until end of class:
Understanding Poe’s allusions will help you make meaning of this poem. Remember an allusion is a reference to something well known in literature, the Bible, or History. These will probably be things you do not recognize and haven’t really heard of before. Lookup all allusions and take notes in the margin on each of your poems. Examples of some allusions are: books of lore, Pallas Athena, Plutonian’s shore, nepenthe, Aidenn, and more

If finished looking up all allusions, for each stanza (looks like a paragraph) summarize what you think is happening in the poem in one sentence or less. For example, look at the first stanza, I would say: While dozing off reading, the narrator gets a visitor. Keep your Raven packet for me to check when I return. Remember to have it in class daily. You can keep it in your workbook if needed.

2/21/12

2/21A-2/22 B

Exit 19-sound devices and figurative language (10 points) 1. Describe something you own using alliteration (2 pts). 2. Give 2 examples of onomatopoeia (2 pts) 3. Use personification to bring an object in this room to life in one sentence. 4. What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile (1pt). 5. Give 2 examples of similes (2pts) 6. Describe someone you know using a metaphor (2pts). -80 percent assessment

Take notes if it will help you on Sound devices

The Raven Packet
-distributed to those who haven't yet received one. Student told to put name on this handout and have it every day in class. Class the reads through the poem with audio first and discusses the following: Who is the speaker mourning over? If there is a tapping and an echo of what he says, what can you infer at this point in the poem? 3)What does a Raven symbolize? 4)Why would it be wrong to mark the Raven talking as personification? 5)Why does the Raven keep repeating Nevermore?

Independent Reading-10-20 minutes depending on time in class left.

Students reminded to bring in Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston as extra credit.

Student teaches Ra Ta Ta, other students answer questions.

2/15B-2/17B

Independent Reading-20 minutes R34-36 multiple Due 2/14 A-2/15 or R 37-39 multiple-80% Due 2/29A-3/1B

Student selected to teach Ra Ta Ta and given time to prepare and present with group if desired.

Ms. Batten shows the class Battensclasses.blogspot.com website and how to navigate using control+f to find words. She also reviews exit 17 and/or 18 and points out what she was looking for in each for full credit. Students called on for comprehension checks.

Take out exit 18

Take notes on the following or be able to tell me all of the below:

Theme, Stated, Implied,Universal. (2nd block finished presentations from Masque of Red Death and didn't get to theme or irony notes with other classes)

Irony-Situational, Verbal, Dramatic

If absent-see Ms. Batten or get notes from a group member.

Class discusses the theme of Masque of the Red Death and irony in Masque of the Red Death.

Turn in Exit 18.

2/14/12

2/13 B-2/14 A

Group Duty review with all groups. Each group asked about what their duty is and reminded to do it. It is part of the 20% grade.

Ms. Batten conferences with every student present about: wkbk check pg 53-59 marked text with key and could explain marking, Portfolio check- organized with all returned assignments in 4 dividers reading, writing, exit slips, assessments (Both of these assignments count toward the 20% assessment grade.)
Also each student was told all assignment they are missing, if any and given back assignment they could redo for more credit. All student encouraged to focus on the 80% assessment grade first.

While Ms. Batten is conferencing with students, groups were to:
Make a list of at least 10 obstacles a child in a 3rd world country might face that could stand in the way of their dreams. Groups were asked to elaborate the list so that it was clear what about each list item could prevent someone from achieving their dream. After finished with the first list, students were asked to make another list for an American child with the same dream. Again, they should list any obstacle that might stand in the way of an American achieving their dream. This list doesn't have to be as long.
1st block-Presented list
2nd block-Turn lists into basket-to review the next class.
5th block-Haven't started this yet.

Once finished with the group work, work independently at your desk on anything you are missing. Students asked to use the time to catch up if they are behind.

2/9 B-2/12 A

Exit 18-80%
1)Explain the difference between stated, implied and universal theme (4 pts). 2)What is the theme of Masque of the Red Death (2 pts) 3)Define irony in your own words and give an example from M.O.R.D. (2 pts)

Finish presentations MORD if needed/Review Exit 17

Independent Reading-20 min R34-36 Multiple-Due 2/14 A-2/15 B

Student taught Ra Ta Ta-chosen/ presented at end of class
1st and 2nd-Ms. Batten teaches 2nd class in a row how to present Ra Ta Ta-in detail. All students will have to do this. Student encouraged to listen and told they will be asked questions after Ra Ta Ta is taught by student/group to make sure they listened.

2/9/12

2/1B-2/8A

Exit 17-MORD1.What was Poe's purpose for writing MORD?(2)2.Name 3 Gothic elements present in this story.(Be specific)3.Name two symbols and what they might represent(4 pts) 4. Explain the significance of the 7 rooms. Be sure to mention each room in your response. (17pts)-now an assessment

Ra Ta Ta taught each day demonstrating how to do a complete reading entry with A Prayer for Owen Meany. Students also taught how to present their own Ra Ta Ta.

Jigsaw story, prepare a visual and present-1)Gothic Elements 2)Symbols 3)7 rooms 4)Vocabulary

Bring in Their Eyes Were Watching God for extra credit.

20 minutes a day given to students for independent reading. R34-36 Multiple
Due 2/14A-2/15B


Class reviews Exit 17-turn in.

Group duties given-to be completed daily.

SAT/ACT/FCAT and data conferences with all students.

1/27/12

1/26B-1/27A

Get workbooks down, find new groups, take out exit 17.

Review Exit slip and expectations

Masque of the Red Death finished.
Marking the text key, symbolism and diction reviewed.
Students continue to mark the text through the end of the story. In depth discussion to come the next class. The following discussion points came up in class:
1)Why should Prince Prospero have stood out to you as a possible symbol?
2)Why did they lock themselves in permanently-without a chance for "ingress or egress"?
3)What is the significance of the rooms? Why do they go from east to west?
4)What are two things that stop when the clock chimes? Why do you think they stop? What might that reveal about the clock
5)Why are they wearing masks? Think about this in a figurative way.

R31-33-80% Multiple Due-Independent Reading-20 min-Due 1/31 A-2/1 B

1/23A-1/25A

Get workbooks, label with name.

Copy Exit 17:MORD (Masque of the Red Death)-17 points 1)What was Poe's purpose for writing M.O.R.D? 2)Name 3 Gothic elements present in this story.(Be specific) 3)Name two symbols and what they might represent (4 pts). 4)Explain the significance of the 7 rooms. Be sure to mention each room in your response. (7 points)

Is safety an illusion?-p50 wkbk Groups discuss and share with class.

On page 53 of workbook, record the marking the text key:

Put a box around symbols, circle character names, underline important details/plot details, *unknown/unsure vocab words, put a squiggly line under diction.

Symbolism defined and explained to the class. Symbol is something that represents something larger than itself. Symbols can be revealed in stories through repetition, unusual placement or naming, words that don't look like they belong together, patterns in diction, long, drawn out or wordy descriptions of anything or anyone

Diction defined and explained to the class. Diction: author's choice of words used for an intended meaning,effect or atmosphere. These are words used on purpose. Students told to focus on words that the author uses which not just anyone would use here. For example in the first two lines, it says the pestilence was fatal and hideous. If fatal were substituted for harmful and hideous for unattractive, the sentence would lose meaning and change the atmosphere at the beginning of the story.

Another example,not in the story is: Shack and cabin are the same thing, if looked up in a dictionary. But shack would be the better choice to use in a scary story, whereas cabin would be wiser to use if telling about a family vacation.

Pg 53-Ms. Batten models how to mark and reviews with class.
Pg 54-Ms. Batten goes back and asks students what they marked on this page, after audio.

Exit slip not due until the end of the story. Story to be finished the next class.

W6-vocab 2 foldable due. Finish and turn in by today.

1/18A-1/19 B

Exit 16:multiple reading entries(13 pts)
1)Explain how the multiple reading entries differ from previous entries?(2pts) 2)Why is it vital to turn in reading entries on time?(1pt) 3)Explain in vivid detail how to complete a set of multiple reading entries (10pts)


Ra Ta Ta-Multiple Reading entries done with A Prayer for Owen Meany pgs 100-110. A set of reading entries explained in detail, such as:
-Title and Author are always on the first entry of the set
-You must read 10 pages per entry, or 30 per set
-You find five strategies per entry, 15 per set
-There are always four columns, pg/quote/multiple-strategy used/extra
-Use extra in a complex way and more often for these multiple reading entries. For inferences you can tell me whether you were right, wrong, or why you made this inference. For visualization you can identify if it is also a metaphor, simile etc and why it is. For connections to can elaborate the connection or explain in more detail. For Asking Questions, you can put the answer, your speculation about what the answer might be
-Always use key words to indicate which strategy you are using.
-Always end each entry with a sentence main idea in one sentence. Three per set.
-Must use all strategies during reading and do not overuse one. Possible strategies to use: Asking Questions, Connections, Visualizing, Inferences

Class members asked questions about how to do the reading entries, to make sure everyone is listening and understands

Independent Reading R27A-29B Multiple-80% due today.30 minutes.

Turn in exit slip 16

1/13 A-1/17 B

1/13-final deadline for turning in any grading term 2 work late.

A4-Mid-term Exam-Poe

Before midterm,
Exit 15 and R30-Poe notes reviews with class. Teacher explains what some student left out of their notes or were confused about.

R27-29 Multiple-Independent Reading-80%/W6-Vocab 3 foldable-time given to complete.

W6-vocab 3 foldable: 1)dissolution (n.), 2)eccentric(adj.) 3.contagion(n.) 4.emanate(v.) 5.reverie(n.) 6.disapprobation(n.)

1/11/12

1/11-1/12 English III

Take out R30-Poe Notes-Review with your group in detail p287, 317-319
1-Gothic Lit/short story-high 2-Strategies for understanding, 3-Dark Beginnings, 4-Breaking Away,5-Exploring the Depth 6-Triumphs and Tragedy

Batten asks questions of everyone in class about notes and these pages. Review.

Turn back in R30-Poe Notes to basket

Turn in Exit 15

Grade chats with some of class-to continue next class.

1/5A-1/10B English III-2 classes

Copy Exit 15: 1)What are 3 characteristics of Gothic Literature? 2)Name at least one influence that may have made Poe a dark writer. Explain how this influence may have effected his writing.

Jigsaw Holt book (online at my.hrw.com login: tparker806 pw: braves
With group study the section I assigned and present it to the class without reading it from a book. You are allowed to look up extra information to present to the class using the internet. If absent read Holt p287, 317-319


R30-Poe Notes
During the presentations take notes on the following. If absent, while reading take notes on the following.
1)Gothic Lit/Short Story
2)Strategies for Understanding Poe
3)Dark Beginnings
4)Breaking Away
5)Exploring the Depth
6)Triumphs and Tragedy


Ms. Batten teaches how to do multiple reading entries again with the Ra Ta Ta.

R27-29-Multiple-Due 1/17 A-1/18 B (see student model if you do not know how to do this yet)

Turn in Exit 15 and R30 Notes

1/3-1/4 English III Makeup

Time given to makeup all assignments for grading term 2. Deadline January 13 for all grading term 2 assignments to be in basket.

1/6/12

12/13-12/16 English III

A3-Persuasive Presentations delivered in class-100 points/80%

Turn in your rubric and presentation on usb drive to Ms. Batten


While groups are presenting take notes on the following 1)what your opinion was about this topic at the beginning of the presentation 2) anything you learn 3) Your opinion now and why it stayed the same or changed. Evaluate whether the group was persuasive and explain using words from the rubric.

All late work due Jan. 13.

Progress Reports Issued/FCAT Scores given

12/7/11

12/5-12/8 English III

Copy Exit 14
1)What is your speech topic and date/time presenting? 2)What 8 areas will you be graded on and elaborate how to get a high score in each category

Ra Ta Ta-1st and 2nd block only. 5th block has already done this.
R24-26-Multiple-Due 12/9 A-12/12 B. Class given 30 minutes to read and warned that they wouldn't be getting a lot of class time to work on these entries, so that they could be given speech preparation time instead.

Take notes, both days, on how to prepare for your speech and complete exit 14.
If absent, go to youtube and search for expertvillage or how to give a persuasive speech. Watch videos on the following: 1)Understanding your audience 2)How to write an introduction and introduction example 2)How to write a conclusion and conclusion example 3)Practice and Prepare for speech 3)Body Language 4)Eye Contact and Note Taking 5)Citing Sources/Credibilty 6)Voice

You will be graded on the following 8 categories: Organization/Time, Body Language, Eye Contact/Use of Notes, Credibility/Citing Sources, Voice Inflection, Logos/Logic, Pathos/Emotion, Connecting with Audience

Names drawn for presentation time slots
for speeches on 12/13-12/15 A and 12/14-12/16 B.

Finish Research in Library. Guidance coming the next class to speak with you the entire time.

12/2/11

11/29A-12/2 B English III

Ra Ta TA-R24-26 Multiple Due 12/9 A-12/12 B

Research logos/pathos-library/B100-2 class periodsA3-Presentations-Social Conflict-Due 12/13-12/15 A 12/14-12/16 B-100 pts/80%

Remember for logos-look for facts, statistics, convincing evidence
for pathos- look for images, video clips, audio, word choice or present stories or personal experiences meant to trigger your audience's emotions

3 sources min must documented in presentation.

If in a group, must prove equal effort.

A Day- 2nd day Benchmark testing keeps students out of class. Complete research
at home.