English I HonorsNovember 2, 2015

Bell Work: Pick up textbook from the bookshelfAgenda:

Find a partner and sit by him/herWrite a fairy tale (refer to informational handout for specific requirements and guidelines)

You will perform your fairy tale next class period, so come prepared!

English I HonorsNovember 3, 2015

Bell Work: Sit in groups of 6 (3 pairs)Agenda:

Share Fairy Tale with groupRefer to the taped paper on your desk to answer the given questions for each fairy tale presented within your group (up to 3 fairy tales per group including yours)

Is the story setting described in detail?Are the main characters clearly described? Do they develop throughout the story? Do their actions and motivations help the audience better understand them?Is the theme supported by details and symbols?Does the plot or conflict progress logically? Is it resolved at the end? Does it allow the audience to figure out the “lesson” or “moral” of the fairy tale?

English I HonorsNovember 4, 2015

Bell Work: Sit in groups of 6 (3 pairs)Agenda:

Share Fairy Tale with groupRefer to the taped paper on your desk to answer the given questions for each fairy tale presented within your group (up to 3 fairy tales per group including yours)

Is the story setting described in detail?Are the main characters clearly described? Do they develop throughout the story? Do their actions and motivations help the audience better understand them?Is the theme supported by details and symbols?Does the plot or conflict progress logically? Is it resolved at the end? Does it allow the audience to figure out the “lesson” or “moral” of the fairy tale?

English I HonorsNovember 5, 2015

Bell Work: Get textbook from the bookshelfAgenda:

Collection 1 – Finding Common Ground“Rituals of Memory” – Essay by Kimberly M. Blaeser p. 21-24Do word/concept maps for critical vocabulary words (5) – 1. innate p. 21; 2. foremost p. 22; 3. immerse p. 23; 4. nullified p. 23; 5. tangibles p. 24Set up Reading Guide for “Rituals of Memory” and complete as we read essay p. 21-24Complete Analyzing the Text questions #1-4 p. 25 (complete sentences)Performance Task – go over, discuss, assign and be prepared to share next class session (rescheduled to later date)

English I HonorsNovember 6, 2015

Bell Work: Get textbook from the bookshelfAgenda:

Collection 1 – Finding Common Ground“Rituals of Memory” – Essay by Kimberly M. Blaeser p. 21-24Do word/concept maps for critical vocabulary words (5) – 1. innate p. 21; 2. foremost p. 22; 3. immerse p. 23; 4. nullified p. 23; 5. tangibles p. 24Set up Reading Guide for “Rituals of Memory” and complete as we read essay p. 21-24Complete Analyzing the Text questions #1-4 p. 25 (complete sentences)Performance Task – go over, discuss, assign and be prepared to share next class session (rescheduled to later date)