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October 31, 2017

10/31/2017

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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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October 26, 2017

10/26/2017

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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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