November 3 to November 7, 2008

1.                   The Crucible by Arthur Miller

a.       Objective:

                                                               i.      Compare (and contrast) original text to a summary for accuracy of the main ideas, inclusion of critical details, and the extent to which it conveys the underlying meaning of the original text.

                                                             ii.      Organize information from both primary and secondary sources by taking notes

b.       Watch the end of the video

 i.                    Objective: Evaluate the author’s use of literary elements:  theme and characterization

ii.          Complete story map and movie response sheet.

2.   Benchmark Writing Test

Tuesday

1. Benchmark Writing Test
2. Begin writing The Crucible essay in lab
1. What is the theme?  How can you support it?
2. Evaluation a protagonist and an antagonist

Wednesday

1.        The Crucible

a.       Objectives:

                                                               i.      Evaluate the author’s use of literary elements: plot, characterization, setting, point of view, and theme.

3. Take a test on The Crucible
4. Write on the draft of essays: introduction (lead, background information, and thesis statement)

Thursday

Rip Van Winkle:

1.                   Copy down the Words to Own terms and definitions

2.                   Review the notes about the author: Washington Irving

3.                   Review elements of romanticism

4.                  Read and discuss the Before You Read activities (p. 153)

5.                  Read Irving’s Knickerbocker introduction

 

Friday

Rip Van Winkle

1.                   Listen to the story on CD

2.                  Complete the story map

3.                  Turn in story map at the end of the period.