Catalyst 1/21
•Find your seat, arranged alphabetically.
•Pick up one copy of each item on the front
table, including a folder. Put your first and last
name on the tab of the folder IN PENCIL.
•Begin working on the student survey and
reading over the syllabus.
Objectives:
1. Identify the elements of the classroom culture.
2. Determine the central idea or purpose of a critical
text.
Catalyst 1/22
•Have student survey/signed syllabus
agreement sheet out on your desk
•Pick up sheets from the front of the room
•Copy objectives in Catalyst section of binder
•Look over archetypes PowerPoint slides from
last night
Objectives:
1. Identify archetypes and apply them to specific texts.
2. Evaluate source reliability and gather preliminary
research sources.
1st Block Groups:
1. Ori, Shanice, Isabelle, Nieza
2. Jake, Karin, Hector, Lovejit
3. Cameron B., Deaunte, Thomas, Brad
4. Brittany, Nick, Simone, Rhett
5. Jasper, Elliott, Robert, Kenzie
6. Timothy, Cameron H., Mateo, Jenna
7. Logan, Jayla, Marconi, Alexander
2nd Block Groups:
1. Elijah, Morgan C., Tage, Lex
2. Ariana, Lexi, Jin
3. Jake, Jordan, Morgan I., Maddie
4. Baylee, Destiny, Nyasia
5. Matthew, Mya, Hayley, Srujana
6. Ariel, Hunter, Billy, Jaylun
7. Carlos, Laila, Akyra, Anthony
Catalyst 1/26
•Turn in topic/evaluation sheet at the front.
•Pick up copies from the front.
•Copy objectives/homework.
•Read and annotate (to the best of your ability)
the article on Troy.
Objectives:
1. Identify and apply archetypes to specific stories
(fairy tales).
2. Use textual support to justify archetype
classification.
3. Evaluate peer research sources list for credibility
and usefulness.
Catalyst 1/28
•Copy down today’s objectives in your notebook
and homework in your agenda.
•Study (alone or in pairs) for 5 MINUTES
before the Archetypes Quiz.
Objectives:
1. Identify themes and archetypes in a mythical fairy
tale.
2. Analyze how figurative language, point-of-view, and
characterization help develop a theme in a poem.
3. Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a
modern audience.
When you finish with the quiz:
1. Turn it in at the front
2. Grab a Mythology book from the front
shelf
3. Continue reading “Cupid & Psyche”
and working on the organizer from
yesterday.
Catalyst 1/29
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Turn in homework at the front and
copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
3.
Article of the Week: Write the vocabulary
in context FIRST (what do you think the
word means?) then raise your hand so I can
check before you find the actual definitions
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Analyze how figurative language, point-of-view, and
characterization help to develop a theme in a poem.
Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a
modern audience.
Gather and organize information from various academic
research sources.
Catalyst 1/30
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2.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
3.
Article of the Week: Constructed
response – provide textual evidence and why
that evidence is important to support the
given topic sentence and conclusion
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Compare and contrast depictions of the abduction of
Helen in different artistic mediums.
Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a
modern audience.
Gather and organize information from various academic
research sources.
Catalyst 2/2
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Grab copies from the front table.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Choosing the
Right Word”)
Objectives:
Compare and contrast depictions of the
abduction of Helen in different artistic mediums.
Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a
modern audience.
Catalyst 2/3
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Grab copies from the front table.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Synonyms” and
“Antonyms”)
Objective:
Trace the development of a character to analyze
his/her role in an epic.
Catalyst 2/4
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2.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Completing the
Sentence” 1-10)
Objective:
•Trace the development of a character to analyze
his/her role in an epic.
•Determine how to best organize research
information into an outline.
Catalyst 2/5
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2.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Completing the
Sentence” 11-20)
Objective:
•Trace the development of a character to analyze
his/her role in an epic.
•Determine how to best organize research
information into an outline.
Catalyst 2/6
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2.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
STUDY
You may buddy-study for FIVE MINUTES
Objectives:
•Trace the development of a character to analyze
his/her role in an epic.
•Determine methods for brainstorming and
creating a thesis and topic sentences.
When you finish
with the quiz:
• Keep reading Iliad, Book 3 and
annotating.
• Look over topic sentence handout
and highlight important details.
Catalyst 2/9
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2.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Article of the Week:
Just read and annotate article
Objectives:
•Trace the development of a character to analyze
his/her role in an epic.
•Determine methods for brainstorming and
creating a thesis and topic sentences.
Catalyst 2/10
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Turn in Outline at the front.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Article of the Week:
Vocabulary in Context (write what
you THINK it means then look up
actual definition; put number you
got correct on Data sheet
Objectives:
•Examine the use of characterization and different
perspectives in the aftermath of the Trojan War.
•Analyze the role of mood and tone in developing theme.
Catalyst 2/11
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Take out all three Iliad excerpts for me to
check annotations.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Article of the Week:
EOC Multiple Choice Questions
Objectives:
•Examine the use of characterization and different
perspectives in the aftermath of the Trojan War.
•Analyze the role of mood and tone in developing theme.
Catalyst 2/12
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Turn in Archetypes scrapbook in white bin below.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Fill out individual group evaluations (on back of
Archetypes scrapbook directions) and turn it in.
Then begin working on AoW Constructed
Response. I’ve given you the evidence and
elaboration. YOU write the thesis and conclusion
sentences. Then turn THAT in.
Objectives:
Read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for meaning.
Compare and contrast use of literary devices in achieving
author’s purpose.
Catalyst 2/19
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Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Have rough draft on desk for me to check.
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If you do not have an attached WC page, you
automatically lose 3 points.
4.
Copy my notes from your Article of the Week into
your data sheet (CR score and actual notes).
5.
Review rules/structure of Constructed
Responses.
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Objectives:
Evaluate peer writing and make suggestions for improvement.
Determine the central argument of a text and how it’s
supported with evidence.
Analyze the use of literary devices in developing poetic
themes.
Catalyst 2/20
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Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Read the “Daedalus” myth in the
Mythology book on page 186 and
answer first two questions from
handout
Objectives:
Read fiction and poetry for meaning.
Compare and contrast the use of literary devices in
achieving author’s purpose.
Examine the development of theme across literary and
artistic mediums.
Catalyst 2/23
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Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Put all belongings (including cell
phones) at the back of the classroom.
You have 5 minutes to study. You will
need a #2 pencil.
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Objectives:
Evaluate prose, poetry, and nonfiction
using literary terms and concepts.
When you finish with the test:
1. Bring both parts to me.
2. Pick up and work on
Socrates’ Apology.
Catalyst 2/24
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Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Vocabulary, Unit 2 (Choosing the
Right Word)
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Objectives:
Determine theme and author’s purpose.
Evaluate the impact of repetition, imagery,
onomatopoeia, and musical/rhythmic
devices in developing a text’s message.
Catalyst 2/25
1.
Take your student folder and keep it at your
desk. Put all research materials inside.
Turn in final draft with rubric stapled to the
top.
Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Vocabulary, Unit 2 (Synonyms AND
Antonyms)
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Objectives:
Evaluate the impact of literary devices in developing
the message of a text.
Analyze characterization and use of archetypes in
an African epic.
Catalyst 2/27
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Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in
agenda.
Vocabulary, Unit 2 (Completing
the Sentence)
Objective:
• Analyze characterization and use of
archetypes in an African epic.
Homework: Modernized African tale
Due: Wednesday, March 4
Directions: Consider the African folk tales we read
this week (trickster, dilemma, chain, and poem).
Create your own modernized version of one of those
tales. Look back at the organization of each and
make sure you have included the traits required for
your chosen method. (For example, your modern
dilemma tale must include a question at the end that
invites the reader to ponder the moral or lesson. Or
your poem should be written with the intention of
pumping people up!)
Catalyst 3/2
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Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
STUDY for Vocabulary, Unit 2 quiz
(5 MINUTES).
Objectives:
• Analyze characterization and use of
archetypes in an African epic.
• Determine themes and cultural messages
derived from a text.
When you finish with the quiz:
Continue reading Things Fall
Apart.
Dialectical journal is due
TOMORROW.
Catalyst 3/3
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Copy objectives into notebook.
Write down homework in agenda.
Turn in Things Fall Apart dialectical
journal at the front.
Objectives:
• Examine literary devices and cultural
messages in an African epic.
• Analyze student data and determine
methods for improvement.