Week 9: October 3-6
Unit 4: Rhetoric and Revolution
Objectives:
Students will:
- Define and understand rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices
- Analyze texts for author's purpose, theme, and tone
- Analyze texts for author's use of rhetorical appeals and devices to communicate a message
- Construct a rhetorical precis
Essential Questions:
- What is rhetoric?
- What are rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices?
- How can an author use rhetorical strategies to communicate a message?
- How did authors and speakers during the American Revolution use rhetoric in their works?
Tuesday 10/3
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze word choice, sentence structure and tone for rhetorical effect by reading "Speech at the Virginia Convention" by Patrick Henry. Agenda: 1. Journals 7.1 2. Unit 4 pre-test (Illuminate) 3. "Speech at the Virginia Convention" by Patrick Henry (guided reading) 4. SOAPStone notes |
Wednesday 10/4
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze word choice, sentence structure and tone for rhetorical effect by reading "Speech at the Virginia Convention" by Patrick Henry. Agenda: 1. Finish SOAPStone notes (if necessary) 2. Discuss rhetorical devices/strategies used for rhetorical effect (large group discussion) |
Thursday 10/5
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze word choice, sentence structure and tone for rhetorical effect by reading "Letter to Reverend Samson Occum" by Phyllis Wheatley. Agenda: 1. Journals 7.2 2. "Letter to Reverend Samson Occum" by Phyllis Wheatley (partner/small group reading) 3. SOAPStone notes |
Friday 10/6
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze word choice, sentence structure and tone for rhetorical effect by reading "Letter to Reverend Samson Occum" by Phyllys Wheatley. Agenda: 1. Finish SOAPStone notes (if needed) 2. Discuss rhetorical devices/strategies used for rhetorical effect (partner/small group discussion) |
Week 8: September 26-29
Unit 4: Rhetoric and Revolution
Objectives:
Students will:
- Define and understand rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices
- Analyze texts for author's purpose, theme, and tone
- Analyze texts for author's use of rhetorical appeals and devices to communicate a message
- Construct a rhetorical precis
Essential Questions:
- What is rhetoric?
- What are rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices?
- How can an author use rhetorical strategies to communicate a message?
- How did authors and speakers during the American Revolution use rhetoric in their works?
Tuesday 9/26
Lesson Objective: Students will understand background information regarding the American Revolution, it's causes, and it's lasting impact on history Agenda: 1. SAT: do it 2. American Revolution lecture 3. Cornell notes |
Wednesday 9/27
Lesson Objective: Students will review the definitions and uses of the 3 common rhetorical appeals: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos Agenda: 1. SAT: correct it 2. Ethos, Logos, Pathos review 3. "Triangle" notes |
Thursday 9/28
Lesson Objective: Students will take notes on common examples of rhetorical devices in texts, and will analyze examples. Agenda: 1. SAT: rationales 2. Rhetorical device lecture 3. Cornell notes |
Friday 9/29
HOMECOMING- No Classes |
Week 7: September 18-22
Unit 3: The Puritan Tradition
Objectives:
Students will:
- Analyze text for tone
- Analyze word choice for connotation
- Analyze a text using the SOAPStone strategy
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Apply vocabulary to writing
Essential Questions:
- How does an author use language to convey a specific attitude toward a subject (tone)?
- How can analyzing Puritan texts teach readers about cultural values?
- How is analyzing poetry different than analyzing prose texts?
Monday 8/18
Lesson Objective: Students will be introduced to the TPCASTT poetry analysis. Agenda: 1. Journals 6.1 2. TPCASTT notes 3. "Mystery Poem" analysis |
Tuesday 9/19
Lesson Objective: Students will utilize the TPCASTT analysis to examine poetry by Anne Bradstreet in a jigsaw structure. Agenda: 1. Intro to jigsaw assignment 2. Assign poems 3. Complete TPCASTT analysis |
Wednesday 9/20
Lesson Objective: Students will discuss TPCASTT analysis and contribute to a group presentation. Agenda: 1. Journals 6.2 2. Expert groups/presentation |
Thursday 9/21
Lesson Objective: Students will discuss TPCASTT analysis and contribute to a group presentation. Agenda: 1. Jigsaw notes/ slideshow |
Friday 9/22
Lesson Objective: Students will present in jigsaw groups. Agenda: 1. Journals 6.3 2. Jigsaw presentations |
Week 6: September 11-15
Unit 3: The Puritan Tradition
Objectives:
Students will:
- Analyze text for tone
- Analyze word choice for connotation
- Analyze a text using the SOAPStone strategy
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Apply vocabulary to writing
Essential Questions:
- How does an author use language to convey a specific attitude toward a subject (tone)?
- How can analyzing Puritan texts teach readers about cultural values?
- How is analyzing poetry different than analyzing prose texts?
Monday 9/11
Lesson Objective: Students will understand Puritan traditions by taking Cornell Notes on a lecture. Agenda: 1. SAT: do it 2. Puritan Traditions lecture (Classroom) 3. Cornell notes |
Tuesday 9/12
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze for tone by reading "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford and complete a SOAPStone analysis. Agenda: 1. Read "Of Plymouth Plantation" 2. Analyze for TONE 3. SOAPStone analysis |
Wednesday 9/13
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze for purpose by reading "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards and complete a SOAPStone analysis. Agenda: 1. SAT: correct it 2. Read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" (imagery) 3. Analyze for PURPOSE 4. SOAPStone analysis |
Thursday 9/14
Lesson Objective: Students will take a test on Illuminate to demonstrate mastery on analysis for tone and purpose. Agenda: 1. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" test (text-dependent questions) (Illuminate) 2. "Sinners" visual representation -pick ONE pice of imagery from the text -represent this textual evidence in a VISUAL depiction -must fill the page -must be in color |
Friday 9/15
Lesson Objective: Students will take a diagnostic test using Khan Academy. Agenda: 1. SAT: Writing (all class) |
Week 5: September 5-8
Unit 2: Exploration and Exploitation
Objectives:
Students will...
- Analyze text for tone
- Analyze word choice for connotation
- Analyze a text using the SOAPStone strategy
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Apply vocabulary to writing
Essential Questions:
- Why did early explorers come to the new world?
- Why did the early explorers write?
- How does an author use language to convey a specific attitude toward a subject (tone)?
Tuesday 9/5
Lesson Objective: Students will take a post-test to demonstrate mastery of unit skills. Agenda: 1. Journals 5.1 2. Early Explorers Post-Test (Illuminate) 3. Set up Khan Academy accounts |
Wednesday 9/6
Lesson Objective: Students will write an analysis paragraph examining tone and author's purpose. Students will complete test corrections. Agenda: 1. Post-test data discussion 2. Test Corrections 3. Early Explorers prompt (Classroom) 4. Khan Academy material |
Thursday 9/7
Lesson Objective: Students will sign up for Khan Academy and College Board accounts. Agenda: Junior Seminar |
Friday 9/8
Lesson Objective: Students will complete an SAT preparation assignment, grade it, and make corrections. Agenda: 1. Journals 5.2 2. SAT 2.7 -do it -correct it -rationales |
Week 4: August 28-September 1
Unit 2: Exploration and Exploitation
Objectives:
Students will...
- Analyze text for tone
- Analyze word choice for connotation
- Analyze a text using the SOAPStone strategy
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Apply vocabulary to writing
Essential Questions:
- Why did early explorers come to the new world?
- Why did the early explorers write?
- How does an author use language to convey a specific attitude toward a subject (tone)?
Monday 8/28
Lesson Objective: Students will take a pre-test to activate prior knowledge. Agenda: 1. Journal 4.1 2. Unit 2 pre-test (Illuminate) |
Tuesday 8/29
Lesson Objective: Students will understand motivations for coming to the New World and the trials the early explorers faced by completing a DBQ. Agenda: 1. Journals 4.2 2. Cabeza de Vaca DBQ HW: Khan Academy permission slip |
Wednesday 8/30
Lesson Objective: Students will annotate for diction (word choice), examining how connotation influences an author's tone. Agenda: 1. Discuss DBQ 2. Vocabulary -tone -diction -connotation 3. Read/annotate Cabeza de Vaca's "La Relacion" HW: Khan Academy permission slip |
Thursday 8/31
Lesson Objective: Students will annotate for diction (word choice), examining how connotation influences an author's tone. Agenda: 1. Journals 4.3 2. Finish Cabeza de Vaca (if necessary) 3. Finish SOAPStone 4. Identify tone (general tone on Classroom) HW: Khan Academy permission slip |
Friday 9/1
Lesson Objective: Students will annotate for diction (word choice), examining how connotation influences an author's tone. Agenda: 1. Slave ship presentation 2. Read/annotate "Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano' 3. Annotate for diction HW: Khan Academy permission slip |
Week 3: August 21-25
Unit 1: The Power of Storytelling
Objectives:
Students Will:
- Analyze theme development over the course of a text
- Tell a story using effective public speaking techniques and props
- Analyze a text using the SOAPSTone strategy
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Apply vocabulary to writing
Essential Questions:
- Why do we tell stories?
- How can we use mythology to understand the values of a culture?
- How can I use public speaking technique to engage an audience?
Monday 8/21
Lesson Objective: Students will create a prop designed to engage an audience and align with their chosen myth. Agenda: 1. Journal 3.1 2. Prop design 3. Write script |
Tuesday 8/22
Lesson Objective: Students will rehearse their myth with their prop in front of peer groups to prepare for their presentation. Agenda: 1. Journal 3.2 2. Rehearsals |
Wednesday 8/23
Lesson Objective: Students will rehearse their myth with their prop in front of peer groups to prepare for their presentation. Agenda: 1. Journal 3.3 2. Rehearsals |
Thursday 8/24
Lesson Objective: Students will take a post-test to demonstrate mastery. Agenda: 1. Storytelling post-test |
Friday 8/25
Lesson Objective: Students will present a myth with a prop to effectively engage an audience. Agenda: 1. Myth Presentations |
Week 2: August 14-18
Unit 1: The Power of Storytelling
Objectives:
Students Will:
- Analyze theme development over the course of a text
- Tell a story using effective public speaking techniques and props
- Analyze a text using the SOAPSTone strategy
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Apply vocabulary to writing
Essential Questions:
- Why do we tell stories?
- How can we use mythology to understand the values of a culture?
- How can I use public speaking technique to engage an audience?
Monday 8/14
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze character development, symbolism and theme by reading "The World on a Turtle's Back", an Iroquois creation myth. Agenda: 1. Continue "The World on a Turtle's Back"--Identify TWO themes 2. "World On a Turtle's Back" SOAPStone |
Tuesday 8/15
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze theme by identifying: subject, audience, and purpose while reading "Coyote and Buffalo" in partner groups. Agenda: 1. SAT Journal 2.1 2. "Coyote and Buffalo" (partners) 3. SOAPStone notes + thematic statement |
Wednesday 8/16
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze theme by identifying subject, audience, and purpose while reading "The Way to Rainy Mountain" individually. Agenda: 1. Journal 2.2 2. "The Way to Rainy Mountain" (individual) 3. SOAPStone notes + thematic statement |
Thursday 8/17
Lesson Objective: Students will apply knowledge gained by taking a unit post-test. Agenda: 1. SAT Journal 2.3 2. Unit 1 post-test |
Friday 8/18
Lesson Objective: Students will tell a story using narrative techniques to engage an audience. Agenda: 1. Storytelling assignment sheet 2. Storytelling rubric 3. Story choice |
Week 1: August 7-11
Unit 1: The Power of Storytelling
Objectives:
Students Will:
- Analyze theme development over the course of a text
- Tell a story using effective public speaking techniques and props
- Analyze a text using the SOAPSTone strategy
- Write for a variety of purposes
- Apply vocabulary to writing
Essential Questions:
- Why do we tell stories?
- How can we use mythology to understand the values of a culture?
- How can I use public speaking technique to engage an audience?
Monday 8/7
Lesson Objective: Students will review syllabus/classroom expectations, receive the class seating chart, and sign up for Google Classroom. Agenda: 1. Welcome to Mr. Duncan's English 3 Classroom 2. Seating Chart 3. Google Classroom signup 4. Syllabus review |
Tuesday 8/8
Lesson Objective: Students will review essential concepts for SAT testing and in-class SAT prep, and will be introduced to in-class journal writing (online). Agenda: 1. Intro to SAT/SAT Prep 2. SAT Practice test 3. Online journal review 4. Journal vocab intro (Google Classroom) 5. Journal 1.1 |
Wednesday 8/9
Lesson Objective: Students will take the Unit 1: The Power of Storytelling pretest, and take notes on the SOAPSTone note-taking format. Agenda: 1. Journal 1.2 2. Unit 1 pretest 3. Intro to SOAPSTone |
Thursday 8/10
Lesson Objective: Students will activate prior knowledge by taking a pre-test. Agenda: 1. Unit 1 Pre-test (Google Classroom--> Illuminate) 2. Begin "The World on a Turtle's Back" |
Friday 8/11
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze character development, symbolism and theme by reading "The World on a Turtle's Back", an Iroquois creation myth. Agenda: 1. Journal 1.3 2. Continue "The World on a Turtle's Back"--Identify TWO themes |