Week 9 February 25-29 English 9

Common Core Focus this week: W.9-10-3 I can define narrative and describe the basic parts of plot.

CCR Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well chosen details, and well

structured event sequences.RL.9-10.1 Read closely to determine what the text says and make

logical references when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from text.

RL.9-10.3Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and

interact over the course of a text.RL. 9-10.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to

structure a text,, order events with it manipulate time, create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.

I can use graphic organizers and take organized notes.

The Plan…for this unit…

• Students will expand and enrich vocabulary to strengthen reading and writing skills.

• We will build our understanding of sentence structure in order to discuss our writing. Diagramming as our tool

• We will examine a professional writer and explore the skills and techniques used by John Steinbeck, possibly apply some techniques to our writing. The Pearl

• Writing Assignment #1• Each student will demonstrate knowledge of basic parts of a

plot and narrative by application in writing an original parable.

• Writing Assignment #2• Students will write a literary analysis demonstrating

knowledge of symbolism, characterization, and theme.

Bigger Plan… taking us to the end of the semester and being able to write an essay in an hour.

• Students will be expanding and applying all skills learned

• by reading a second book and comparing and contrasting the theme of tolerance/intolerance and the human experience.

• Students will be researching culture, time, setting, and historical significance and how these elements impact individuals.

Monday 2-25-13• 1. Hand out Vocabulary 20: due Tuesday • 2. Review Lesson 19 5-10 minutes• Read each word for correct pronunciation: Use white boards

for quick fun review (quiz tomorrow start of the hour!) • 3. Diagramming sentences: BEGIN: (5-10) In partners discuss

& define…• Sentence Subject• Predicate• Adjectives• Adverbs • Prepositional phrases• Participles• Gerunds• Infinitives

Define:

• Subject• Predicate• Adjectives• Adverbs • Prepositional phrases• Participles• Gerunds• Infinitives

Monday…Define Parable: cite source (10 minutes)

• A quick story of the Passerby By, from the Power of NOW, by author the Eckhart Tolle. A man, a beggar, was sitting in the same spot… ( I finish orally )

• Research using technology, key word searches, cite sources

• Make a list a parables you know of or found by researching.

Tuesday 2-26-13 Quick review of Unit and week…

• 1. Correct Vocabulary 20 • 2. Give Quiz 19 5-10 minutes (silent read when

done can scan The Pearl ) • • The Pearl…

• Time to read and take notes• *Plan to use your notes you take today to write to compliments as

your ticket out the door:

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Time to read…

• Hand out books: Use In Class Set.• Take good notes today!!

• Chapter One…. The pearl

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Tuesday: 2-26-13 Note taking… review…

• How to do Cornell notes…• Go to Insert- • Click on Table- • Select at least 4 across & all the way

down

The Pearl Notes continuedCharacter/literary term/ symbolism/Words I don’t know

Quote from text/or definition

Connection/ significance/ question

Page # and orsource

Parable “If this story is a parable perhaps everyone takes their own meaning from it…”

What will the message be? Prologue no page #

Parable…

A parable is… Examples from prior experience. HW research….

List authors:

Kino (symbolism song )

“Kino heard the little splash of the morning waves on the beach. It was very good- he closed his eyes again and listened to the music“

Kino heard the chickens, pigs, birds, saw his wife, and felt calm and good, the music of his heart.

(1-2).

Tuesday 2-26-13 The Pearl Cornell Notes

Character/literary term/ symbolism/Words I don’t know

Quote from text/or definition Connection/ significance/ question Page # and orsource

Parable “If this story is a parable perhaps everyone takes their own meaning from it…”

What will the message be? Prologue no page #

Parable…

A parable is… Examples from prior experience. HW research…. List authors:

Kino (symbolism song )

“Kino heard the little splash of the morning waves on the beach. It was very good- he closed his eyes again and listened to the music“

Kino heard the chickens, pigs, birds, saw his wife, and felt calm and good, the music of his heart.

(1-2).

Song

“his people had once been great makers of songs…so that everything became a song”

A literary tool Steinbeck uses this expression to help stage his parable.

(2).

Kino’s song “a song now clear and soft…the song of the family”

Pride, happiness, content (2).

dank “His blanket was over his nose to protect him from the dank air” Damp musty cold

(2). & dictionary.com

CCR SL.9-10.1 …Participate in a range of conversations & collaborations…

• Turn to partner take three minutes to discuss who Kino and Juana are. How would you describe them? What is their situation at this point?

• Keep in mind you will need to write a note to each character.

• You will write one compliment / encouragement to Juana and one to Kino.

• See next slide for more direction…

RAFT Writing Approach…

• Role of the Writer: Who are you as the writer? A movie star? The President? A plant?

• Audience: To whom are you writing? A senator? Yourself? A company?

• Format: In what format are you writing? A diary entry? A newspaper? A love letter?

• Topic: What are you writing about?

Compliment Directions RAFT Lesson

• R Role : neighbor, or personify an object and become a grain of sand, …• A Audience: Kino/ Juana• F Format: Note• T Topic/Strong Verb : Compliments

Encouragement

• Examples next slide…

Of course as a good writer demonstrate your skills:

• Write complete sentences and reference the text directly. • Use quotes from the text to

for focus and to give credibility to your compliment.

• Examples next slide…

RAFT Compliment out the door ticket :Role Audience Format Topic

The Pearl RAFT Example

• Kino, I sit quietly on the floor of your hut each day. I have a perspective like no other. I can see you love your family deeply. I see “the song of the family”(1)., and you as you go through your day. Though you may not speak it you know “the rhythm of the family song” (3). Simply by watching Juana “work the corn for the morning cakes.”(3). Treasure these moments, these quiet times and take every opportunity to show your love for your family. You are a wonderful father and husband, humble and proud.

Role Audience Format Topic

Grain of sand Kino Note Compliment and encouragement

READY to Discover More?

• Lets read chapter 2 The Pearl

Character/literary term/ symbolism/Words I don’t know

Quote from text/or definition

Connection/ significance/ question

Page # and orsource

Wednesday 2-27-13• 1. Writing/ Journal: Persuasion /Argument W9-1-.10• Write routinely…for a range of tasks..• Imagine you are a educated time traveler who visits La Paz, during the

time which the story takes place. Assess the problems so far; and from a outsider’s point of view write a letter to someone who might be able to help persuading them to take action.

• Plan It first:• List the problems • Create a list of adjectives that describe key people• Give a call to action

• Begin with a strong grabber! Get the reader’s attention!• Proper letter format: use business letter form• Use proper

• Continue guided note taking

Thursday 2-28-13 • 1. Reminder vocabulary quiz tomorrow: Go

over words quick review…• 2. Quiz Chapters One and Two The Pearl• 3. Diagram sentence practice…• 4. Read Chapter 3: • Discuss symbolism & tolerance• Cite examples

Thoughts from discussion…

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The Pearl Notes continuedCharacter/literary term/ symbolism/Words I don’t know

Quote from text/or definition

Connection/ significance/ question /meaning

Page # and orsource

animals

the pearl

hope

the boat

evil

Friday 2-29-13

• Quiz Chapters 1-3 The Pearl• Vocabulary Quiz 20• Check on final progress of buddy books for

deliver to second grade buddies. • Second Grade Buddy Mentor Time

• If everyone has a book HW is reading Chapter 4 The Pearl taking notes independently prepared for a quiz Monday.