May 16, 2018

Objective:  I can determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text through analyzing their development over the course of the text utilizing either the New Historicism or Formalism Lens, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account (RL2).
​Agenda:

• Entry Task:  Get out your copy of Of Mice and Men, lens questions, and sit with your group.
  • DW:  What do you think of the book so far?
• Review the lens questions you have left so you know what you are looking for as you read.  Remember this functions as your reading test, so be sure to include quotations and page numbers in your answers to show a thorough and thoughtful reading.
  • Follow along to Audible reading Ch. 10-13 (approx. 30 min.) and answer 2 lens questions.
  • Have out your poster rough draft in case any quotes come up!
• Review the Activity One directions for Formalism (p. 17) and New Historicism (p. 25) from the Prestwick House Sample and in your groups go back through today’s reading to add to rough draft of poster.
• Add to your poster by either answering any questions you can OR adding illustrations.  
  
• ​Review the Rubric for the poster
  
  • Use the claim, cite, clarify model for your responses on the posters. Divide number of responses necessary evenly among your group members.
  • You will also need a relevant images which you may draw or print out depending on the artistic capabilities of your group.

Exit Task:  Share your progress on your poster with me before you put it away today.