11th and 12th Gr. Week 22 Agenda & Obj.
2/3-2/7
Monday & Tuesday: Review
• 11.4.10.10 By the end of Gr.12, read and comprehend literature…
• 11.4.4.4 Determine the meaning of words… as they are used in the text…
• 11.4.3.3 Analyze how complex characters… develop…
• 11.4.2.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its
development…
Wednesday: Creative Writing
• 11.7.3.3 Write..creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences…
• 11.7.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing…
• 11.7.5.5 Use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing…
Thursday & Friday: Theme Presentations
• 11.9.1.1 Initiate and participate in a range of collaborative discussions…
• 11.9.4.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly,
concisely…
• 11.4.2.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail
its development…
Daily Writing: Stress
2/3/14
Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:
•As a teenager, what stresses you out? How do
you do to cope with your stress?
•“Adopting the right attitude can convert a
negative stress into a positive one.” ~Hans Selye
Planner
• Study for final test (crossword vocab, irony,
pun & questions on all acts) on Monday.
Monday: Review
1. Show me ?s Act V.
2. We’ll be done with Othello by the
end of next week. After that, we’ll
be starting a research project.
VOTE on next piece of classic
literature:
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Something in the closet?
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora
Neale Hurston
My Antonia by Willa Cather
Monday: Review
1. Think.Pair.Share. Journal title: Othello Discussion
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All of the characters in the play seem to like Iago
through most of the play. Why?
Which minor character is the most important to the
play? Explain why.
Do you think the relationship between Othello and
Desdemona is realistic? Explain why or why not.
Why do you think Othello killed Desdemona?
Suppose Emilia had told Desdemona about the
handkerchief. What effect could that have had on
future events in the play?
Crossword vocab – these are the only words that
will be on the final test!
Notebook title: Othello All Vocab
Write the word and definition for each word.
Daily Writing: Learn
2/4/14
Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:
•“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if
you were to live forever.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
•“A wise man can learn more from a foolish
question than a fool can learn from a wise
answer.” Bruce Lee
Planner
• Study for final test (crossword vocab, irony,
pun & questions on all acts) on Monday.
Tuesday: Othello
1. Review Act IV quiz and irony &
puns.
2. Jeopardy!
3. Create skits using at least 3 of the
words in the crossword.
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The skit with the most used words,
the most creative/understandable, will
receive 5 points.
Don’t forget No Fear Shakespeare!
Daily Writing: Failure
2/5/14
Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:
•“I can accept failure, everyone fails at
something. But I can't accept not trying.”
~Michael Jordan
•“Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure.
Continue to reach out.” ~Benjamin Franklin
Planner
• Study for final test (crossword vocab, irony,
pun & questions on all acts) on Monday.
• Draft of Act V rewrite due Tuesday
Wednesday: Act V
1. Rewrite Act V! Go over directions and
rubric.
• Note: If you’re not comfortable
mimicking Shakespearean language,
that’s OK! Made it a modern version. 
2. Today focus on pre-writing and
planning.
3. 1st draft (at least 4 pages) due by
Tuesday.
4. Review frequently used vocabulary.
Also, try and use as many vocabulary
words from this unit as you can!
Daily Writing: Success
2/6/14
Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:
•“Try not to become a man of success, but…a
man of value.” ~Albert Einstein
•“Success consists of going from failure to failure
without loss of enthusiasm.” ~Winston Churchill
Planner
• Prepare for presentation tomorrow
• Study for final test (crossword vocab, irony,
pun & questions on all acts) on Monday.
• Draft of Act V rewrite due Tuesday
Thursday: Themes in Groups
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For your assigned theme, go through
each act and select lines or passages
to illuminate its issue. Write the page
number, the quote and an explanation
on how the quote relates to the issue.
Create a presentation with images
(poster** OR images found online)
and at least 1 quote per Act with
explanation that illustrates your
theme.
Be prepared to present tomorrow!
**Late HW passes for the group(s) that create a wellthought out and neat poster for my room besides their
PPT/Prezi. 
Thursday: Themes in Groups
You’ll be graded on:
• Time on task & group
participation
• Creativity & Visuals
• Subject Knowledge & Analysis
• Enthusiam and Presentation
Skills
Thursday: Themes in Groups
Asho, Tume & Muna:
• The pathology (set of features,
characteristics, impact on others,
etc.) of the evil person
Saadiyo, Ruweida & Yusuf
• Building and destroying
reputations in the play
Sammy, Siham, Sahro & Faisa:
• The role of racism and sexism
throughout the play
Happy Friday!
2/7/14
Planner
Due Monday:
• Study for final test (crossword vocab,
irony, pun & questions on all acts) on
Monday.
• Journal title: Reflection on Themes
Due Tuesday: Draft of Act V rewrite
Friday: Theme Presentations
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Any questions about the test on
Monday? Questions on the rewrite
of Act V due Tuesday?
Present! Take notes on
presentations.
Journal title: Reflection on Themes
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How did the theme work help you
understand the play better?
2. What new information or insight did
you get from researching and hearing
about the different themes?
Hot Seat
• Designated “hot seat” in front of the room. 2 minutes to
ask the seated person any question in a rapid-fire
succession. The hot seat member is allowed to say “pass”
for any too personal questions — avoid asking anything too
personal, as it can ruin the fun.
Sample questions:
• “What would you do if you won the lottery?”
• “If you could meet and have dinner with any person who
ever lived, who would it be and why? What would you ask
that person?”
• “What three words would you use to describe yourself?”
• Questions can be funny, too, such as:
• “What was your most embarrassing moment?”
• “What was your proudest moment?”
• “What was the silliest thing you’ve ever done?”