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3rd & 6th Period Fun Filled Agenda
Date: 4-10-13
Standard Targeted:
Class: American Literature, Grade 11
PS1—Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
PS2--Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including
how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account or provide a complex analysis; provide an objective
summary of the text.
PS3—Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings;
analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is
particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. Info: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the
course of a text.
PS4—Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
PS7—Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and
content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.
PS10—Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
PS 12—Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking,
and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Goals for the day:
Continue reading and analyzing the short story, “Sweat” by Zora Hurston.
DO NOW: Read the following quote from Justice William O.
Douglas then write a paragraph of at least five sentences in
which you write your interpretation of his idea about power:
“Those in power only want to perpetuate it.”
Activities:
Guided reading of the short story, “Sweat.” Mark your text and complete activity 4.4 as
directed by your teacher. Attach your writing to the back of the packet. Keep your work in a
safe place. We will continue work on this packet next time.
Homework/Practice:
Catch up on any missing or incomplete work.
4th Period Fun Filled Agenda
Date: 4-10-13
Standard Targeted:
Class: American Literature, Grade 11
PS1—Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
PS2--Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including
how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account or provide a complex analysis; provide an objective
summary of the text.
PS3—Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings;
analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is
particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. Info: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the
course of a text.
PS4—Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
PS6--Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether
the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
PS7—Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and
content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.
PS10—Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
PS 12—Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking,
and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Goals for the day:
1. Finish reading the short story, “Sweat.”
2. Review “Foreshadowing,” “Allusions,” “Symbols,” “Tone,” “Theme,” “Imagery,” and
“Figurative Language.”
3. Begin drafting the writing prompt at the conclusion of Activity 4.4.
DO NOW: Locate Activity 4.4 from last class period. In your
table group, discuss and summarize our reading from last
class period of the short story, “Sweat.”
Activities:
See goals for the day.
Keep your work in a safe place, we will complete it next class period and turn it in at that
time.
Homework/Practice:
Catch up on any practice that may be incomplete.