Welcome to English Class

English Class Rules Do Not DISRESPECT me, yourself, or others. No Cell phones – if the rule is broken constantly then everybody cell phones will be collected until the end of the class. DO NOT charge your I pod, cell phone, etc in class. Do not bring drinks to class unless it has a lid. Do not stand at the door waiting on the bell to ring. Do not forget to bring your materials to class. Remember you have only THREE bathroom passes, and you can not leave out the first ten minutes of class or the last ten minutes of class. When working in groups please remember to keep your noise under control!!! Talk about things that matter to this class!! Do Not DISRESPECT me, yourself, or others.

August 27, 2012 Interactive Notebook Skip first three pages so we can use them for the table of content. Attach the syllabus to the inside of the front cover Attach index card to the inside of the back cover Date each page Tape all handouts to the pages in chronological order (no loose papers should be inside your notebook)

Interactive Notebook Left Side Starter Student Created – pictures, diagrams, answers to assignments, etc Quick writes, opinions, reflections Right Side Date, Essential Question and Learning Targets Notes given by the teacher or copied from the book Assignments and due dates

Interactive Notebook If you are absent a day skip two pages so that you can add your makeup work to your notebook. You will receive a grade on your notebook once a week. You will also have notebook quizzes periodically.

Coat of Arms Activity Right Side *** Assignment: Use the handout provided and design your own coat of arms. A coat of arms is a unique design on a shield on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armor and to identify the wearer. Presentation: I will randomly select students to stand before the class and present their design. Grading Criteria: Design should be neat, colorful and meaning. You should have something on your design that depicts something from your past, the present, and your future. It may also contain information about your culture, your family and your birth place or current residence.

A time to reflect: 2nd period Left side How does my actions affect my chances of graduating from high school? Identify the changes you will need to make in your life to help you reach your goal of graduating from high school. Right side August 28, 2012 Essential question: Why is reading important to my life? Learning Targets: I can read and understand a short story.

A time to reflect 3rd and 4th period August 28, 2012 Essential question: How does literature affect and reflect our lives? Learning target: I can learn about the Anglo-Saxon period. I can add information to my interactive notebook. Copy the vocabulary and literary terms on page 20 Starter/Engage Answer the following questions: What is your plan after graduation? If you are planning on going to a college, then identify which one and why? What is your main goal that you hope to achieve this year? Identify one goal that you can set and accomplish this week.

Discovery Streaming: THE DARK AGES: EUROPE AFTER THE FALL OF ROME (410-1066A.D.)  1. True or False: Cities were very important during the Roman Empire, but were much less important during the Dark Ages. ___________ 2. The Latin word _______ was used by Romans to describe the foreigners-non-Roman citizens-who formed tribes that conducted raids on the Roman Empire over many centuries. 3. When the Romans conquered Britain, it was inhabited by the Britons. The Britons spoke the ______ language. Variations of this ancient tongue are still spoken in Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the region of France called Brittany. 4. The three major Germanic tribes that settled in Britain after the Romans pulled out were the ______, the ______, and the _________.

5. True or False: The tribes that invaded Britain in the fifth century had converted to Christianity during the fourth century as a result of their contact with the Romans. ____________ 6. True or False: By the mid 600s, most of Arabia, Palestine, Egypt and North Africa were devout Christian areas.._____________ 7. True or False: The new Germanic inhabitants of Britain during the early part of the Dark Ages made many improvements on the system of paved roads built by the Romans. ___________ 8. The English word civilization is derived from the Latin word "civitas" which means ___________? 9. Under the feudal system, inheritable lands called ______ could be made up of one or many manors. 10. On a feudal manor, the farm laborers, or ________, lived in villages whereas the lord lived in the manor house.

Group Work: Anglo – Saxon Intro Group #1 The British Legacy; The Spirit of the Cells Group #2 The Celtic Heroes; The Romans: The Great Administrators Group #3 The Anglo-Saxons Sweep Ashore; Unifying forces Group #4 Anglo Saxon Life Group#5 Anglo Saxon religion; The Bards Group #6 A light from Ireland; The Christian Monasteries; The Rise of the English Language

Grading Criteria: Relevancy – 50% Presentation – 30% Second groups must have a recorder who will write the information down (neatly). You must have one presenter from the group who will present the information to the class. (clearly) You must have one person who will serve as an editor who can verify facts and edit statements. You must have one person who serves as a timer and ensures that the work is completed on time. Record the name and job of each person in your group. Step 1: Pull a number In pairs of two: write down what you feel is the key information from the selected passages. Step 2: Join a second group that has the same number as you. Review the information from both groups. Discuss relevance of all information. Step 3: Present information. Grading Criteria: Relevancy – 50% Presentation – 30% Final Product – 20 %

English I 2nd period August 29, 2012 Identify one positive thing that you accomplished last year. How did you feel once you accomplished it? Identify one positive thing you hope to accomplish this semester and explain why. August 29, 2012 Essential question: Why is reading important to my life? Learning Targets: I can read and understand a short story.

3rd and 4th English IV August 29, 2012 Starter/Engage In what way does your belief and value system influence your life? Give specific examples from your life. How does literature affect and reflect our lives? Learning target: I can learn about the Anglo-Saxon period. I can add information to my interactive notebook.

2nd period Sequence of Events August 29, 2012 Create a vocabulary maps for each of our vocabulary words. Complete the vocabulary assignment on page 37 Begin reading “The Most Dangerous Game”

Exit Slip 2nd period Write down ten words that have a prefix.

Exit Slip and Homework 3rd and 4th August 29, 2012 Identify five facts about the Anglo-Saxon Period. Write them in complete sentences. Homework: Choice #1 Using the internet and provide information for the following: Odin, Thor, Loki, Valkries, Valhalia, and Asgard. Please organize this information into a one page essay. Make sure you copy down the website were the information can be found. Choice #2 – Check out a textbook from class and review the Anglo-Saxon period. Think about what you would and would not have liked about living in the Anglo- Saxon period and develop your ideas into a short one page essay. Put this in your interactive notebook.

3rd and 4th August 30th Essential question: Describe your favorite monster that was created either in a book or a movie? In your opinion, what makes that thing or person a monster? Essential question: How does literature affect and reflect our lives? Learning target: I can learn about the Anglo-Saxon period. I can read and analyze Beowulf.

3rd and 4th August 30, 2012 Vocabulary Assignment On a separate piece of paper create a Frayer model for each of the vocabulary terms. (seven total) Exit Slip List three traits of an epic hero

Epic Hero Unusual circumstances of birth; sometimes in danger or born into royalty Leaves family or land and lives with others An event, sometimes traumatic, leads to adventure or quest Hero has a special weapon only he can wield Hero always has supernatural help The Hero must prove himself many times while on adventure The Journey and the Unhealable Wound Hero experiences atonement with the father When the hero dies, he is rewarded spiritually Using the following characteristic traits: Create a list of ten characters that would be considered an epic hero. Explain your decisions/reasoning.

2nd period August 31, 2012 What kind of animals can be hunted? Do you think people should be allowed to hunt any type of animal, why or why not. Write at least five sentences. Essential question: Why is reading important to my life? Learning Targets: I can read and understand a short story.

August 31st Archetypes are examples of specific themes or characters in literature. For example, the wicked witch is an archetype. Create a list of ten different archetypes found in books or movies. Essential question: How does literature affect and reflect our lives? Learning target: I can learn about the Anglo-Saxon period. I can read and analyze Beowulf.

August 31st English IV - H Follow up … epic heroes Read the following lyrics as you listen to the song.. By Bonnie Tyler. Divide your paper into two parts – identify what are the qualities of a hero mentioned in her song and the duties of a hero. “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”  Christopher Reeve

Archetypes Common Archetypes: Innocent character Villain Hero Motherly Figure Archetypes survive because they portray characters, conflicts, and events that are timeless.   Archetypes help the reader understand the theme of the work. Archetypes help the reader make connections among various works of literature. Archetypes help the reader become conscious of an author’s style.

How to organize your interactive notebook? Exit Slip 8/31/2012 How to organize your interactive notebook? Where do these following items go in your notebook? Homework Assignment Right side Essential Question Right Side Starter Left side Teacher Notes Learning Targets Date Table of Contents First Page Syllabus Taped to August 27th Coat of Arms Taped to August 28th Vocabulary Words

Writing Assignment #1 Write a story that involves the following: an epic hero and an archetype. Requirements: We will begin this in class today but the due date is September 7th. Must be at least three pages (IV-H) and one page and a half (IV); preferably typed or saved on a flash drive. Must have a clear setting, must have a plot that has a beginning, middle and an end. Characters must exhibit traits that are clear to the reader. You must be original and creative.