Lesson # 69 Monday, December 1, 2014
Grade: English 8
Title: Literary Analysis - 4th Paragraph
Desired Outcome:
Students will write topic sentence and supporting details of their fourth paragraph.
Homework for Independent Practice and Due Dates:
Literary Analysis is to be uploaded to turnitin.com by Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 11:59p.m.
5 minutes - Practice Prior Skills (Warm-up)
Introduce new word of the week.
Revise the sentences for the following: Correct spelling of plural noun, Correction of sentence fragment, Subject and verb agreement, Elimination of commas with restrictive clause
1. There were million’s of cattle to be moved. And few experienced cowboys.
2. Any man, who could ride and rope, were welcome on the trail.
Diagram the following:
John suggested a novel that was outstanding.
Classroom Instruction:
Determine the third reason to back up your thesis. This will be your topic sentence.
Determine how you will support this reason by citing facts or quotes from the book. This is the supporting detail sentences.
Remember, you need at least three sentences per paragraph.
See example outline below:
This is not a book report or summary. You are to analyze your favorite character, make a claim, and cite evidence from the book in the supporting details.
I. Introduction
A. Grabber
B. Transition
C. Thesis: Sharice propelled the plot in All of the Above because of her life circumstances.
II. 1st Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence: Sharice’s foster mom did not arrive home until 9:00 each night, so Sharice had to look for places to go after school.
B. Supporting Details Last sentence: This math club provided a place for her to hang out after school for a few hours.
III. 2nd Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence: While at the math club Sharice and Rhondell bonded while cutting out pieces for the tetrahedren each day.
B. Supporting Details: Last sentence: Rhondell’s Aunt and Sharice’s connection and situations drew them close, leading Aunt Asia to adopt Sharice.
IV. 3rd Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence: As winter came, Sharice needed to be inside longer than the usual two hours, so she began to make excuses to go back into the building.
B. Supporting Details: Last Sentence: Having the tetrahedron destroyed, caused the group’s bond to grow stronger as they rebuilt the tetrahedron.
V. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Summarize Key Points
C. Clincher - You may recommend reading the book.
Lesson # 70 Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Grade: English 8
Title: Literary Analysis - Conclusion - 5th paragraph
Desired Outcome:
Students will write topic sentence and supporting details of their fourth paragraph.
Homework for Independent Practice and Due Dates:
Literary Analysis is to be uploaded to turnitin.com by Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 11:59p.m.
5 minutes - Practice Prior Skills (Warm-up)
Review Words of the Week
Diagram the following: Quote by Anatoie France
When Jan went out for dinner, she accidentally left her wallet.
Classroom Instruction:
Restate the thesis statement. This will be your first sentence of your last paragraph.
Transition to the clincher by summing up your key points or reasons.
Determine the clincher. You could recommend that the reader read the book.
This is not a book report or summary. You are to analyze your favorite character, make a claim, and cite evidence from the book in the supporting details.
I. Introduction
A. Grabber
B. Transition
C. Thesis: Sharice propelled the plot in All of the Above because of her life circumstances.
II. 1st Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence: Sharice’s foster mom did not arrive home until 9:00 each night, so Sharice had to look for places to go after school.
B. Supporting Details Last sentence: This math club provided a place for her to hang out after school for a few hours.
III. 2nd Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence: While at the math club Sharice and Rhondell bonded while cutting out pieces for the tetrahedren each day.
B. Supporting Details: Last sentence: Rhondell’s Aunt and Sharice’s connection and situations drew them close, leading Aunt Asia to adopt Sharice.
IV. 3rd Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence: As winter came, Sharice needed to be inside longer than the usual two hours, so she began to make excuses to go back into the building.
B. Supporting Details: Last Sentence: Having the tetrahedron destroyed, caused the group’s bond to grow stronger as they rebuilt the tetrahedron.
V. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Summarize Key Points
C. Clincher - You may recommend reading the book.
Lesson # 71 Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Grade: English 8
Title: Literary Analysis - Revise and Edit
Desired Outcome:
Students will analyze and evaluate their literary analysis essay for the following:
Elements of Writing, Weak Words, Words to avoid, contractions, sentences that say “There are, there should, there is, etc.”
Homework for Independent Practice and Due Dates:
Literary Analysis is to be uploaded to turnitin.com by Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11:59p.m.
5 minutes - Practice Prior Skills (Warm-up)
Diagram the following: Quote by Albert Einstein
Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.
Classroom Instruction:
Evaluate your essay for development, organization, and textual evidence against the rubric.
Read essay in search of the Tens Words to Avoid by clicking on the tab under Resources.
Read essay in search of contractions and make sure not confuse its and it’s.
Remove any questions.
Remove statements such as I think, I believe, and in my opinion.
Remove any sentence written 1st or 2nd person (I, me, we, us, my our, you)
Do not start a sentence with a coordinating conjunction.
Do not end a sentence or clause with a preposition. Every preposition needs an object of the preposition when using proper grammar.
Check your essay against the 5 Weak Words tab at mrscaple.com.
Read sentences to make sure they are active sentences, meaning the subject does the action. Example: She ran. Active. The race was won by a girl. Passive.
Read sentences to make sure that no sentence has the two words “there is, there are, etc.”
Check your sentences to make sure they are clear and concise by clicking on the Tips to Avoid Wordy Sentences tab under Resources at mrscaple.com.
Finally check your convention errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization).
This is not a book report or summary. You are to analyze your favorite character, make a claim, and cite evidence from the book in the supporting details.
Lesson # 72 Thursday, December 4, 2014
Grade: English 8
Title: Literary Analysis - Revise and Edit
Desired Outcome:
Students will analyze and evaluate their literary analysis essay for the following:
Elements of Writing, Weak Words, Words to avoid, contractions, sentences that say “There are, there should, there is, etc.”
Standard:
W.8.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
Procedures:
Open In Prayer
5 minutes - Practice Prior Skills (Warm-up)
Diagram the following:
Who the new captain will be has not been announced.
Classroom Instruction:
Evaluate your essay for development, organization, and textual evidence against the rubric.
Read essay in search of the Tens Words to Avoid by clicking on the tab under Resources.
Read essay in search of contractions and make sure not confuse its and it’s.
Remove any questions.
Remove statements such as I think, I believe, and in my opinion.
Remove any sentence written 1st or 2nd person (I, me, we, us, my our, you)
Do not start a sentence with a coordinating conjunction.
Do not end a sentence or clause with a preposition. Every preposition needs an object of the preposition when using proper grammar.
Check your essay against the 5 Weak Words tab at mrscaple.com.
Read sentences to make sure they are active sentences, meaning the subject does the action. Example: She ran. Active. The race was won by a girl. Passive.
Read sentences to make sure that no sentence has the two words “there is, there are, etc.”
Check your sentences to make sure they are clear and concise by clicking on the Tips to Avoid Wordy Sentences tab under Resources at mrscaple.com.
Finally check your convention errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization).
This is not a book report or summary. You are to analyze your favorite character, make a claim, and cite evidence from the book in the supporting details.
Lesson: # 73 Friday, December 5, 2014
Grade: English 7
Title: Summary and Book Talk.
Technology/Materials:
Digital Device
junoed.com
mrs.caple.com
Desired Outcome:
Students will write a summary of their book using a narrative frame and model provided.
Homework for Independent Practice and Due Dates:
Clause Review - Monday, December 8, 2014, during class.
Clause exam - Tuesday, December 9, 2014.
Summary is to be uploaded to turnitin.com by Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at 11:59p.m.
5 minutes - Practice Prior Skills (Warm-up)
Review Words of the Week
Diagram the following: (That sits about the subject of the clause like a direct address)
Everyone agreed that the price was reasonable.
Review Word of the Week at mrscaple.com.
10 Minutes: Classroom Instruction:
Book Talk
Book Talk
For the summary use this narrative frame by answers to the following questions in your summary. DO NOT GIVE AWAY THE ENDING.
The Narrative Frame
1. Who are the main characters and what distinguishes them from others?
2. When and where did the story take place? What were the circumstances?
3. What prompted the action in the story?
4. How did the characters express their feeling?
5. What did the main characters decide to do? Did they set a goal, and, if so, what
was it?
6. How did the main characters try to accomplish their goals?
7. What were the consequences?
For the grabber, you may use all the ones provided at mrscaple.com, but you may also open with a question. You may want to consider using the grabber from your literary analysis essay.
The hook is similar to a clincher. It is how you will hook the audience into wanting to read your book.
The following is an example of a book talk:
John Quincy Adams once said, “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish,” that proves to be true metaphorically speaking in this book. A Single Shard, by Linda Sue Park is a historical fiction novel that takes place in 12th century Korea. An orphan, named Tree-ear is taken-in and taught important honorable life lessons by Crane-man, who is somewhat homeless himself because he lives under a bridge. Crane-man demonstrates perseverance as he provides for Tree-ear in creative ways since he only has one leg and not employable. Tree-ear becomes obsessed with watching Min craft his pottery because his pottery is the finest of all in his village. Tree-ear desperately wants to work under Min and finally has the opportunity when he accidentally breaks a piece of his pottery. Min hires him to pay off the damage. However, Tree-ear learns patience as he continues to work for free although Min’s wife gives Tree-ear meals in return. Representatives of the Royal Emissary come to the village looking for the best potter to commission pottery for the Royal family. In order for them to approve Min’s work, Tree-ear must persevere and travel a long and treacherous journey to the city of Songdo with two of Min’s vases. He encounters thieves and vicious events along the way. To find out if Tree-ear completes his journey to the city and to see if Min’s work is approved then read this book, A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park.
The grading rubric is on the following page.
/ Book Talk Rubric /4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Presentation / Frequent Glances at audience / Several Glances at audience / Attempts a glance at the audience / Does not glance at the audience
Thoroughly engaged the audience with reading skills. / Somewhat engaged the audience with reading skills. / Attempts to engage the audience with reading skills. / Does not engage the audience with reading skills.
Content / Opens with an effective grabber / Opens with a somewhat effective grabber / Opens with a grabber / Does not open with a grabber
Provides a thorough summary of book. / Provides a somewhat thorough summary of book. / Attempts to Provide a summary of book. / Does not Provide a summary of book.
Closes with an effective hook. / Closes with a somewhat effect hook. / Attempts to close with a hook. / Does not close with a hook.
30 minutes - classroom practice:
Write summary for book talk using the model above.