1. Monday, October 26, 2015 Objective: Agenda: Notebook: Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.”
Arthur C. Clarke
Objective:
Use close reading to understand a text that uses difficult language
Provide textual support for your examples of foreshadowing and characterization
Locate examples of suspense building techniques
Make predictions about a piece of fiction
Agenda:
Finish Birds Interactive Reading Guide
Read:
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe
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Mr. McGregor
POE AND FORESHADOWING/SUSPENSE
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2. Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“The thing under my bed waiting to grab my ankle isn’t real. I know that, and I also know that if I’m careful to keep my foot under the covers, it will never be able to grab my ankle.”
Stephan King
Objective:
Locate examples of foreshadowing
Use close reading to understand a text that uses difficult language
Consider visualization and prediction
Describe the use of images and sounds to elicit the reader’s emotion
Agenda:
Finish “The Cask of Amontillado”
Review plot, character, point of view, setting, character, etc.
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Mr. McGregor
QUARTERLY REVIEW IN “THE CASK…”
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3. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Notebook: Daily Quote: Objective: Agenda:
English 9
Notebook:
Your Monster
Daily Quote:
“There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.”
George Carlin
Objective:
Read “The Secret Life…”
Discuss comprehension techniques/reading strats
Consider author’s purpose
Review plot, characterization, conflict, foreshadowing, etc.
Agenda:
Notebook:
Your Monster
Read Aloud:
A Monster Calls
Read:
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” pg. 127
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Mr. McGregor
QUARTERLY REVIEW W/ “THE SECRET LIFE”
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5. Thursday, October 29, 2015 Notebook: The Birds Attack Flushing
English 9
Notebook:
The Birds Attack Flushing
Daily Quote:
“We may achieve climate, but weather is thrust upon us.”
O. Henry
Objective:
Consider film as a “text”
Using techniques of argument, determine if you think this a good film or a bad film
Agenda:
“The Secret Life” Short Story discussion
What comedic elements were present?
How would you plot the narrative?
How does this story differ from MDG?
Begin “The Secret Life” Film
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Mr. McGregor
“THE SECRET LIFE” FILM AND CRITIQUE AS ARGUMENT
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6. Friday, October 30, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“There is nothing in the dark that isn’t there when the lights are on.”
Rod Serling
Objective:
Find a “just right” book
Continue to discuss the importance of reading and finding books you enjoy
Remember, if you do not like a book, do not read it!
Focus on identifying critical passages and explaining why they are important
Agenda:
Critical consideration:
Many critiques have critiqued this film negatively.
Using elements of argumentation, argue your review of the film
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Mr. McGregor
“THE SECRET LIFE” FILM AND CRITIQUE AS ARGUMENT
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