"Eleven"

Today we did some work with the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros.

More Figurative Language

Today we wrapped up the first part of our figurative language review by filling out our charts and playing a quick bingo game. Prizes Monday!

A Figurative Language Review

Today we split time between reviewing figurative language and talking a bit more about the first half of The Awakening.

The First Reading Quiz

We started with our first reading quiz today, and then we circled up and talked about the first half of the book.

Ticking a Few Boxes

Today, we began with a short look at the discussion rubric, writing a quick goal for the quarter in the writer's notebook. After that, we talked a bit about the CRA paragraphs at TurnItIn and the question/forum at Google Classroom. We rounded out the day with the last two critical schools presentations.

The Awakening & Some Critical Lenses

We spent the first part of the period discussing chapter one of The Awakening and then had a short introduction to Chopin and the novel. The reading/posting schedule is below.

In the second half of the period, we took a brief look at some critical theory in small groups. Groups will share their discoveries on Monday.

Kate Chopin

Today we began our look at Chopin's The Awakening by reading one of her short stories, "The Story of an Hour." We'll discuss chapter one of the novel tomorrow.

What is Lit? Literature!

Today we discussed the definition of literature and read a couple of examples to prove the point. For homework, students should get their draft CRAs typed at Google Classroom.

Solo CRA Time

Today we discussed the Alexie short story "This is What it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona," and students had a few moments to look at their The Three Lilies" paragraphs in their groups. Students should draft a CRA paragraph for "Phoenix" in their writer's notebooks for homework.

CRA Focus

Today we reviewed some topic sentences and then wrote a group CRA. Students should read and annotate Alexie's "This is What it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona" for class tomorrow.

Another Story

Today we explored "The White Bedspread" just like we explored "The Handsomest Drowned Man" yesterday. More Monday.

Perrine's Rules and a Final Draft Paragraph

After reviewing the writing rules students read for homework, groups finished up their paragraphs at Google Classroom. For homework, students should read and annotate Marquez's "The Handsomest Drowned Man..." which is available at Google Classroom under the summer assignment.

CRA #1

Today, after getting new seats, we looked at a model paragraph, and then got into groups and started writing about "The Three Lilies."

For homework, students should peruse and annotate this handout.

Absences, Pictures, and a Teeny Bit of Work

So between the absences and the pictures, not too much happened today. We did share our thoughts about the meaning of Neruda's short story and moved towards, but didn't get to, writing our first CRA paragraph.

Analyzing & Focusing on "The Three Lilies"

Course Descriptions & "The Three Lilies"

After a relatively quick quiz on the course description, we spent the period reading and annotating Neruda's "The Three Lilies."

Reading Goals

Today we finished our discussion of "How to Mark a Book" and wrote some reading goals.

"How to Mark a Book"

Today we read and annotated Adler's "How to Mark a Book."

A Quiz & Some Discussion

Today we began with what became a long quiz and discussion of Foster's text. After that, we did the reading self-evaluation, but we didn't get to the article.

Name Tags & Some Business

We began the day by making name tags and sharing a bit about ourselves. We then talked a bit about picture day (8/31/17) and went over the syllabus briefly. Students should read the syllabus and then find, print, sign, and turn in the AP Honor statement by 8/30/17.
We ended the day by wrapping up the discussion of Blake's Newton which we began yesterday.