British Literature
Entry Task: Reading journals/character charts on desk to be
checked
Next class you will be taking the novel test/essay for the novel
Into Thin Air.
Do you have any questions about the novel or the cause/effect
essay?
You will be allowed to use your graphic organizer, character
chart and journals for the written assessment. You will be turning
them in with the essay.
Learning Goals
• Students will be exposed to other cultures and time
periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing
styles
• Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced
and developed literature
• Students will write effectively in expository mode to
examine/analysis a complex idea
- Students will be able to identify and comprehend the
themes of Love, Death, and Time
- Students will recognize the renewed interest in the
classics on Renaissance art and poetry
- Students will recognize the impact of the monarchy on
the arts
- Students will understand the impact of the printing
press on culture and literature
- Students will be able to identify the format and
components of Shakespearean sonnets: iambic
pentameter
- Students will understand the factors which influenced
Shakespeare’s writing and the overall production of
drama
Learning
Targets:
Renaissance
and
Renaissance
Theatre
Cause/Effect Outline:
Introduction:
Attention Grabber
Background
Central/Controlling Idea
Thesis
Body(X2)
Topic Sentence/Claim: Causes
Major 1: First Cause
Minor 1: Evidence
Minor 2: Evidence
Commentary: The evidence clearly shows that…
Major 2: Second Cause
Minor 1: Evidence
Minor 2: Evidence
Commentary: The evidence clearly shows that…
Major 3: Second Cause
Minor 1: Evidence
Minor 2: Evidence
Commentary: The evidence clearly shows that…
Body #2: Effects (same format as above but with effects
Conclusion:
Restate your thesis
Thought provoking comment (Your voice)
Cause and Effect Format
Literature Books: The Tragedy of Shakespeare [368]
Act IV Study Guide
1. Paragraph Summary
2. After reading [417] 1-8
3. Respond to Can you ever be too Ambitious [417]
Act V Study Guide
1. Paragraph Summary
2. After reading [432] 1- 5, 8, 9
3. Respond to Can you ever be too Ambitious [432]
Questions *Turn in at end of class
MACBETH
Exit task
Reflect on the learning targets for today. Do you feel
you met the targets?
• Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality
literature and effective/varied writing styles
• Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed
literature
• Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a
complex idea
1. What is one thing that you completed or learned
today that you found interesting?
2. What is one thing that you feel you can improve in
future classes?