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October 31, 2017

10/31/2017

Objective: I know what makes up science fiction vs. dystopia, and I can identify how the author uses symbolism, attitude, and mood to impact the story in his own style.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Organize your note pages into your notebook before we begin. Be prepared to share the definitions of the terms in the objective.
Be introduced to the components of science fiction and dystopia in the prezi
Follow along to There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury
- In the handout answer:
  - Which genre do you think the story better fits?
Review symbolism, tone/attitude, and mood
Brainstorm ideas for your own science fiction or dystopia
Exit Task: Share you idea with an elbow partner. Consider whether or not you are invested in this story. If so, fold the page over in your notebook.

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October 30, 2017

10/30/2017

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Objective: I know what makes up a sports story, and I can identify how the author uses plot and device to impact the story in his own style.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Organize your note pages into your notebook before we begin. Be prepared to share the definitions of the terms in the objective.
Be introduced to the components of a sports story in the prezi
Follow along to The Thrill of the Grass by W.P. Kinsella
- In the handout answer:
  - Review plot structure
  - How do the devices impact the style?
Brainstorm ideas for your own sports story
- Choose a sport that you are knowledgeable about (this can be anything—it does not have to be the stereotypical, baseball, football, basketball; think snowboarding, scuba-diving, gymnastics, etc.—the possibilities are endless)
- Use the chart in your handout to generate ideas for your sports story.
Exit Task: Share your idea with an elbow partner. Consider whether or not you are invested in this story. If so, fold the page over in your notebook.

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October 27, 2017

10/27/2017

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Objective: I can utilize this time to enjoy reading my book and keep caught up on my reading contract.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your book folder and book and find a quiet place to read.
Story Time! Which of our poetic or short story devices are present?
25-30 min. sustained silent reading
Replay Kahoot!
Exit Task: Highlight which devices you still need to review to be prepared for our next review of the devices. Don't forget you can practice on Quizlet!

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Objective: I can review the historical fiction, vignette, and tragedy I brainstormed this week, and I can type a draft of at least 2 paragraphs (or I can add 2 additional paragraphs to the fairy tale or mystery I began last week) for one story following the expectations outlined in the directions and the rubric.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your Chromebook, sit where you are comfortable to write with your notebook out.
- Review the short stories we wrote this week and their directions
  - Review the short story rubric
- Select which of your stories you like best thus far
- Type AT LEAST two paragraphs of this story and submit to Short Story Draft 2 Assignment.
  - Remember, you will only complete one story fully for your website, but you must turn in a draft each Thursday.
  - If you were invested in your story from last week, open it in Draft 1 and add two more paragraphs. You will have to add it to Draft 2 to submit it today.
  - If you do not think you will have enough time to invest in your story, I would encourage you to come in at access time
Exit Task: "Turn in" your second draft.

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October 25, 2017

10/25/2017

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Objective: I know what makes up a tragedy, and I can identify how the author uses conflict and irony to impact the story in his own style.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Organize your note pages into your notebook before we begin. Be prepared to share the definitions of the terms in the objective.
Be introduced to the components of a tragedy in the prezi
Follow along to The Interlopers by Saki
- In the handout answer:
  - How does The Interlopers fit in this genre?
  - What is the tragic flaw?
  - What is fate's role?
Review conflict and irony and add to your short story notes.
Brainstorm ideas for your own tragedy
- What will the catastrophe be?
- Use the chart in your handout to generate ideas for your tragedy.
Exit Task: Share you idea with an elbow partner. Consider whether or not you are invested in this story. If so, fold the page over in your notebook.

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October 24, 2017

10/24/2017

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Objective: I know what makes up a vignette, and I can identify how the author uses mood and theme to impact the story in her own style.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Organize your note pages into your notebook before we begin. Be prepared to share definitions of the terms we will review today.
Be introduced to the components of a vignette in the prezi
Follow along to Salvador Late or Early and add to your part of the group picture images that come to mind for you.
Answer in your Vignette handout
- How is the picture drawn like an Impressionist painting in representing the descriptive scene?
- Review mood
- What feelings do the words and descriptions evoke in you? Why? Are they different or the same than your neighbor? Why might your moods be similar or different?
- Understand how to identify theme
Try It: Select a character, an idea, a theme, a setting, or an object and illustrate it on the right; describe it using imagery (five senses)
Exit Task: Share your idea with an elbow partner. Consider whether or not you are invested in this story. If so, fold the page over in your notebook.

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Oct. 23, 2017

10/23/2017

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Objective: I know what makes up a historical fiction, and I can identify how the author uses setting, irony, and point of view to impact the story in his own style.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Organize your note pages into your notebook before we begin. Be prepared to share definitions of the terms we will review today.
Be introduced to the components of a historical fiction the prezi
Follow along to The Sniper by Liam O' Flaherty
Answer in your Historical Fiction handout
- What is historically accurate? What is fictional?
- How is the setting important?
- How does the story use irony? What type?
- Which type of 3rd POV is used?
Look through the list of historical figures and select one (or two) who interest you.
- Take the time to answer the 5Ws about him or her, using your phone or a Chromebook to research.
- Then use on of the sentence starters to get started on your historical fiction writing from the 1st person as the person you selected.
Exit Task: Share your idea with an elbow partner. Consider whether or not you are invested in this story. If so, fold the page over in your notebook.

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October 20, 2017

10/20/2017

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Objective: I can utilize this time to enjoy reading my book and keep caught up on my reading contract.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your book folder and book and find a quiet place to read.
Story Time! Which of our poetic devices are present?
25-30 min. sustained silent reading
Book Review returned
- If not done last week, complete (detailed description and color images) and show me to make up your missed points.
Exit Task: Once you have your Book Review checked off, put your reading folder back in the filing cabinet in alphabetic order.

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October 19, 2017

10/19/2017

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Objective: I can review the mystery and fairy tale story I brainstormed this week, and I can type a draft of at least 2 paragraphs for this story following the expectations outlined in the directions and the rubric.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your Chromebook, sit where you are comfortable to write with your notebook out.
- Review the short stories we wrote this week and their directions
  - See the short story rubric
- Select which of your stories you like best thus far
- Type AT LEAST two paragraphs of this story and submit to Short Story Draft 1 Assignment.
  - Remember, you will only complete one story fully for your website, but you must turn in a draft each Thursday. If you do not think you will have enough time to invest in your story, I would encourage you to come in at access time
Exit Task: "Turn in" your first draft

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October 18, 2017

10/18/2017

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Objective: I know what makes up a fairy tale, and I can identify how the Grimm's represented characterization, point of view, and symbolism to impact the story in their own style.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Organize your note pages into your notebook before we begin.
Be introduced to the components of a fairy tale the prezi
Select one of Grimm's Fairy Tales to read; 15 min. silent reading please
- On the handout provided:
  - Name the protagonist and the antagonist and copy a quote that supports their role in the story
  - Highlight which P.O.V. is used in the story. Copy a quote that uses the appropriate pronoun to support your selection.
  - Identify a symbol in the story and draw a color image of it; explain what abstract idea it represents.
Review the components of a fairy tale and show how they appear in the story you selected on the handout.
- From the fairy tale you read, identify the characteristics listed above from that story.
- Highlight the aspects of the story that you want to keep the same (at least 3).
- Put a line through those aspects that you want to change (at least 3).
- For the 3 you are going to change, make note of your ideas of what you want to be different.
  - For example, if you change the P.O.V. of the story, what would be different?
  - Could the protagonist become the antagonist?
  - What if this story took place in a different place or time?
Exit Task: Share your idea with an elbow partner. Consider whether or not you are invested in this story. If so, fold the page over in your notebook.

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