2. Unit 2.2 The Glass Menagerie September 25 and September 26

3. Wednesday, September 25  Objective: I will deepen my understanding of the setting of The Glass Menagerie by reading scene 2 and analyzing sample soundtracks from various productions of the play.  Standards: RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.10, L.9-10.4a, L.9-10.5a  Journal: In a few sentences, summarize the first scene. Who are the characters so far ? What happened?

4. Unit 2 Summative Assessments  Summative Assessment #1: Unit Exam  Vocabulary (Matching)  Short answers (based on chapter questions)  Short essay (1 page based on characters and symbolism)  October 11 (Block 5) and October 14 (Block 2, 4, 8)  Summative Assessment #2: Characterization Project  Character study through a different medium: poetry, collage, music, video, etc.  Menagerie Showcase: October 17 (Block 5) and October 18 (Block 2, 4, 8)

5. Scene 2 Vocabulary  Match the word to its definition.  Use the word in a new sentence.

6. Scene 2 Reading  Readers: Read in a loud and clear voice.  Everyone else:  Listen.  Annotate (5 per scene.)  Answer scene questions.

7. Music For The Play  You will hear different pieces of music used for various productions of the play.  We will listen to each piece twice.  Answer the corresponding questions on your sheet.

8. Sample #1  First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to?Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.)  Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?

9. Sample #2  First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to? Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.)  Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?

10. Sample #3  First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to? Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.)  Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?

11. Sample #4  First listen: What is your first impression of this sample? What are you picturing in your head? What emotions can you connect this sample to? Draw a picture of what you “see” (optional.)  Second listen: What characters in the play can you connect this sample to? Which part (so far)?

12. Time to Finish Work  Scene questions  Annotations  Character analysis charts  Practice lines  Read ahead

13. Revisit Objective  Today’s Objective: I will deepen my understanding of the setting of The Glass Menagerie by reading scene 2 and analyzing sample soundtracks from various productions of the play.  Rate yourself and explain why.  Return your English binder to the shelf.