1. English II Week of 29 September to 3 October

2. 29 September Warm Up: Parts of Speech Review Essential Question: How has Egyptian Literature survived and influenced culture in the modern era? Today’s Agenda: Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife – Common Core Coach Book Introduce Unit Major Assessment – Research – Create a Brochure – Due 3 October Tomorrow’s Agenda: Egyptian Short Stories

3. Warm Up – Parts of Speech Review Nouns – A person, place, thing, or idea Four types: Proper – names a specific person, place or thing Common – names any one of a class of people, places or things Concrete – something you can see, touch, taste, hear, or smell Abstract – names something you cannot perceive through your senses Singular Nouns – name one person, place or thing Plural Nouns – name two or more persons, places, or things Compound nouns – combine words (with or without a hyphen to create a single noun Collective nouns – name a group

4. Warm Up – Nouns Identifying type of nouns Write whether each noun (1) names a person, place, or thing (2) is concrete or abstract (3) is singular or plural (4) is collective (5) is compound, and (6) is common or proper 1.coat9. Ensign Alice Ross 2.wristwatches10. editor-in-chief 3.wisdom11. main-topsail 4.Dallas12. Lake Louise 5.Third Street 13. happiness 6.make-believe14. tablespoon 7.joy15. flock 8.velvet Example: dog (1) thing (2) concrete (3) singular (4) not collective (5) not compound (6) common

5. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Graphics – non-fiction articles often include graphics such as maps, diagrams, or graphs to visually convey information related to the text. What does the diagram (pg85) of the tomb’s layout help you understand about Carter’s discovery? Would the article be as effective without it? Why or why not? Text Evidence – includes specific facts that support an idea or assertion. What words or phrases in paragraphs 4 & 5 serve as evidence to support Carter’s claim that he found an intact royal tomb? Summary – a brief retelling of the important points of a text Summarize the process Carter used to reach the second doorway as described in paragraphs 4 & 5 Name Date English II Afterlife

6. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Connections – in order to help the reader, an author must make an explicit link between ideas that seem unconnected. In paragraph 7 the writer switches from the story of Howard Carter to historical background about Egypt. How does the author make a clear connection between Carter and the origins of Egyptology? What sentence specifically makes that connection? Central Idea – in non-fiction the author usually states the central idea directly and near the beginning of the selection so that readers will know what the following evidence and details support. The central idea is often expressed as a generalization about the subject. What sentence in paragraph 8 expresses an overarching idea about Egyptian civilization? Name Date English II Afterlife

7. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Inference – an educated guess based on the information in a text. Using the details in paragraph 9 what can you infer regarding ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife? Connections – What is the connection between Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt and a renewed interest in ancient Egypt? Details – specifics in the text that help explain what the author is saying or help make the author’s point Which details from paragraph 12 help explain the methods that changed archaeology? Text Features – photographs and their captions are examples of text features that can provide helpful information and facts not included in the main body of the text. What information in the caption of the picture of the Rosetta Stone help you understand the text better? Name Date English II Afterlife

8. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Check-in Reading Comprehension What advances were made in Egyptology? What were the results of those advances? Structure – authors structure their texts in several ways. Many authors use subheads to help the reader follow the text. Subheads signal a change of focus and often provide clues about the content of the section. The subhead “A Great Discovery” leads the reader to believe that the next section is about what? Inference – Read the actions described in paragraph 15 and the dialogue between Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in paragraphs 16 & 17. What inference can you draw about the emotions the two men are feeling? On which details do you base that inference? Write down the evidence in the text that supports Carter’s inference about where the sealed doorway led. Name Date English II Afterlife

9. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Text Features – a text feature that commonly appears in nonfiction is the sidebar or feature box. This feature usually contains interesting material that is related to the main subject but is not essential to the author’s central idea. Why do you think the story “The Mummy’s Curse” is set as a text feature (sidebar) rather than being discussed in the main article? Details – an author’s choice of details can support an idea or help disprove it. In “The Mummy’s Curse” what details support the idea of a mummy’s curse and what details seem to disprove it – construct a T-Chart like the one below to organize your thoughts Name Date English II Afterlife Provedisprove

10. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Check-in Reading Comprehension What did Carter find in the tomb? What was one effect of his discovery? Central Idea – though a central idea refers to the main point of an article, separate sections and paragraphs generally have their own central ideas What is the central idea of the section titled “A Great Discovery”? Connections – when authors make connections between events, they are often trying to show how one event contributed to another. According to paragraph 22, why did Egyptian styles become part of the Art Deco movement? Name Date English II Afterlife

11. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Details - What specific details does the author provide to support the claim that “many art deco buildings incorporate Egyptian motifs” – write the sentences that support that statement. Connections – writers make connections to help develop the central idea What connection does the author make between Egyptomania and the movies of the 1920s and 1930s? How does this help develop the central idea? Details – pay attention to specific pieces of information that enhance your understanding of the main topic. According to the author what other event besides the discovery of Tut’s tomb led to the manufacture of a great quantity of Egypt-themed household objects. Inference – some of the ideas an author implies may be subtle so the reader needs to pay attention to details in order to make appropriate inferences Based on the information in paragraph 27 what can you infer about Lord Carnarvon’s reasons for sponsoring Howard Carter’s expedition? Name Date English II Afterlife

12. Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife Summary – summarizing a text as you read helps identify what you have learned and what you need to read more closely to understand. How would you summarize the section entitled “The Spread of Egyptomania”? Structure – Look back at the subheads of the article. What do they suggest about the article’s overarching organizational structure? Central Idea Restate the central idea of the article in your own words What facts and details from the article best support and develop the central idea Name Date English II Afterlife

13. Major Assessment – Due 3 October Basic Requirements Designed and developed on a computer Includes graphics (at least 4 – at least 2 different types) Picture Graph Map List Be printed out in color Be double sided (you can print 2 separate sheets but it needs to be 2 complete pages)

14. Major Assessment – Due 3 October Museum Brochure Assessment You will create a museum brochure for a new exhibit on Egypt You will choose one of the following themes for your brochure: Art Literature Society Culture Literature Heiroglyphics Egyptian mythology The text of your brochure must be your original words – Do not plagiarize The back page of your brochure will include the following information A map of the exhibit You must include at least 5 of the following: Exhibition amenities Exhibition Location Exhibition Hours Ticketing Information Tour/Event Information Membership Information

15. Major Assessment Rubric MUSEUM BROCHURE ASSESSMENT Requirement Points PossiblePoints Earned Meets minimum requirements and focuses on a single theme which is developed throughout20 Appropriate font for headings and body is used10 Turned in on time10 Includes the correct number of graphics which are artfully incorporated10 Information is not plagiarized, makes sense, and communications all appropriate information.15 Information is presented in a logical and attractive way15 Includes at least 5 of the required informational requirements (2 Points Each)10 Spelling and grammar10 Comments: You must include the following: NAME DATE ENGLISH II ASSESSMENT 2 In the header of the front page Totals100

16. 30 September Warm Up – Parts of Speech Review Essential Question: How do stories from various cultures reflect similar themes? Today’s Agenda: Ancient Egypt Finds an Afterlife – Common Core Coach Book - Complete Egyptian Short Stories – Myth and Folklore The Shipwrecked Sailor Tomorrow’s Agenda: Vocabulary Unit 3 Egyptian Poetry and Hymns

17. Warm Up – Parts of Speech Review - Nouns Identify each of the following nouns as concrete or abstract by writing “Concrete” or “abstract” 1.Dictionary 2.Willingness 3.Sailboat 4.Statue 5.Preparation 6.Field 7.Thermometer 8.Arena 9.Desperation 10.photocopy 11.Democracy 12.Hope 13.Handbook 14.Perfume 15.Jealousy 16.Witness 17.Mortality 18.Computer 19.Conscience 20.Orphanage

18. 1 October Warm Up: Writing Prompt #7 Essential Question: How does poetry reflect a culture’s values? Today’s Agenda: Vocabulary Unit 3 Egyptian Poetry Illustration of Poetry Tomorrow’s Agenda: USA Test Prep Brochure Development – Major Assessment

19. Writing Prompt #7 Please choose one of the following prompts to respond to. Your response must be a minimum of one complete page. You will have 30 minutes to complete this prompt and you will turn it in upon completion. Please indicate which prompt you chose and center that title on the top line of your paper Kids in the Shade “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade” – Chinese Proverb This proverb, which uses a simple metaphor to express a big idea, applies to all generations. Write about how you think this proverb relates to a current social or political situation in the United States. Quirky Traditions A tradition is a special ritual shared by a group of people. Families and groups of friends practice traditions throughout the year. These traditions might have to do with holidays, celebrations, food, the season, or quirky family practices that have been passed down from generations to generation. Describe a tradition that you share with your family or friends. Name Date English II WP7

20. 2 October Warm Up: Parts of Speech Review Essential Question: How do different types of non-fiction texts help us more clearly understand information? Today’s Agenda: USA Test Prep Major Assessment Research and Development Tomorrow’s Agenda: Introduction to Middle Eastern Literature Notebook Quiz 6 Assignment Reminder: Brochure due on 3 October

21. Warm Up – Parts of Speech Review - Nouns Write whether each noun (1) names a person, place, or thing (2) is concrete or abstract (3) is singular or plural (4) is collective (5) is compound, and (6) is common or proper 1. coat9. Ensign Alice Ross 2. wristwatches10. editor-in-chief 3. wisdom11. main-topsail 4. Dallas12. Lake Louise 5, Third Street 13. happiness 6. make-believe14. tablespoon 7. joy15. flock 8. velvet Example: dog (1) thing (2) concrete (3) singular (4) not collective (5) singular (6) common

22. 3 October Warm Up: Parts of Speech Review Essential Question: What are the origins and meaning of Middle Eastern Literature? Today’s Agenda: Notebook Quiz 6 Introduction to Middle Eastern Literature and Stories 1000 Arabian Nights Monday’s Agenda: Middle Eastern Literature – Short Stories

23. Warm Up – Parts of Speech Review Write a sentence that utilizes the type of noun indicated Example: (abstract, singular) – Love is a powerful emotion 1.(concrete, singular) 2.(proper, plural) 3.(abstract, singular) 4.(collective, singular) 5.(common, plural) 6.(compound, plural) 7.(concrete, plural) 8.(proper, singular) 9.(abstract, plural) 10.(common, singular)

24. Notebook Quiz 6 1.Write an example of an abstract noun. 2.Write an example of a concrete noun. 3.Write an example of a plural noun. 4.Write an example of a singular noun. 5.What is the purpose of graphics in a text? 6.What is a subhead? 7.What is the purpose of using connections in a text? 8.What is the purpose of using details in a text? 9.List two examples of text features. 10.What is the central idea of a text? Name Date English II NBQ6

25. Sundiata Read in the text book pages 132-140 Answer questions 1-7 on page 140 Heading: Name Date English II Sundiata

26. Identity Please write a one to two paragraph response indicating the importance of identity and how you identify yourself. You may consider your culture, race, religious preference, family or any other factor that influences the individual you are becoming Please use the following heading: Name Date English II Identity