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MS. KOLLWITZ' CLASS PAGE
ENGLISH III AMERICAN LITERATURE
MONDAY
May 2, 2016
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FOCUS:
The student will analyze multiple interpretations of a text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Quiz on Ch. 7-8
2) Students will view the film version of Their Eyes Were Watching God, Ch. 1-5 while completing notes on their interpretations.
HOMEWORK:
1) Click here to read the entire novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God.As you read, complete the Notes on Their Eyes Were Watching God.
2) Read Ch. 9 before the next class meeting.
TUESDAY
May 3, 2016
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BLOCKS 1, 3 and 5
FOCUS:
The student will read to determine the exact meaning of the text.The student will cite strong and thorough textural evidence to support analysis as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
The student will read to
analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
The student will analyze multiple interpretations of a text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Read aloud and discuss excerpts of Ch.9 of novel:
Click here to read the entire novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God.
As you read, answer study guide questions
Close reading and analysis: Jody's funeral scene.
HOMEWORK:
1) Click here to read the entire novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God.As you read, complete the Notes on Their Eyes Were Watching God.
2) Complete Study Guide Ch. 7-9 as follows:
Per. 1,3 and 5 before Thursday, 5/5.
Per. 2 and 6 before Friday, 5/6.
3) Extra-credit for SAT or ACT test
WEDNESDAY
May 4, 2016
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BLOCKS 2 and 6
FOCUS:
The student will read to determine the exact meaning of the text.The student will cite strong and thorough textural evidence to support analysis as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
The student will read to
analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
The student will analyze multiple interpretations of a text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Read aloud and discuss excerpts of Ch.9 of novel:
Click here to read the entire novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God.
As you read, answer study guide questions
Close reading and analysis: Jody's funeral scene.
HOMEWORK:
1) Click here to read the entire novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God.As you read, complete the Notes on Their Eyes Were Watching God.
2) Complete Study Guide Ch. 7-9 as follows:
Per. 1,3 and 5 before Thursday, 5/5.
Per. 2 and 6 before Friday, 5/6.
3) Extra-credit for SAT or ACT test
THURSDAY
May 5, 2016
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EOC TESTING
limited schedule
BLOCK 1, three hours
BLOCK 3, 50 mins.
BLOCK 5, 100 mins.
FOCUS: Catch-up day
The student will read to determine the exact meaning of the text.
The student will cite strong and thorough textural evidence to support analysis as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
The student will read to
analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Check, discuss and collect Study Guide Ch. 7-9
2) Students will read Elements of Literature pages 734-735 and complete handout, "Harlem Renaissance" reading guide questions 1-6
3) Grammar Lesson 54: "Locating the Subject;" review, discuss, check and collect for a grade.
4) Bio-notes on Ernest Hemmingway; see below.
HOMEWORK:
1) Click here to complete the bio-notes on Ernest Hemmingway. They are due on Monday, 5/9.
2) Extra-credit for SAT or ACT test
FRIDAY
May 6, 2016
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EOC TESTING
limited schedule
BLOCK 2, three hours
BLOCK 4, 50 mins.
BLOCK 6, 100 mins.
FOCUS: Catch-up day
The student will read to determine the exact meaning of the text.
The student will cite strong and thorough textural evidence to support analysis as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
The student will read to
analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Check, discuss and collect Study Guide Ch. 7-9
2) Students will read Elements of Literature pages 734-735 and complete handout, "Harlem Renaissance" reading guide questions 1-6
3) Grammar Lesson 54: "Locating the Subject;" review, discuss, check and collect for a grade.
4) Bio-notes on Ernest Hemmingway; see below.
HOMEWORK:
1) Click here to complete the bio-notes on Ernest Hemmingway. They are due on Monday, 5/9.
2) Extra-credit for SAT or ACT test
Power Points and Guided Reading Notes
Weekly Agenda
Study Guides for Each Chapter:
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Grammar & Composition
The Harlem Renaissance and Zora Neale Hurston present
Quarter 4, 2016
Key Terms:
*frame story
*bildungsroman
*colloqial language
*dialect
*folklore
*intra-racial racism
*imagery
*figures of speech
Stages of a Quest Story:
* The Call
* Crossing of the Threshold
* The Test
* Reward or Treasure
* The Return
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Symbols:
the horizon
the mule
the pear tree
Janie's hair
the head rag