Yellow Wallpaper Continued

February 27 & 28, 2017

E.Q: Identify point of view in the Yellow Wallpaper.

Identify the purpose of illusions in literature.

Analyze yourself based on your own and others perspectives.

Obj: I can identify point of view in the Yellow Wallpaper.

I can identify the purpose of illusions in literature.

I can analyze myself based on my own and others perspectives.

Starter:

Summarize the reading of the Yellow Wallpaper. 

Then, determine your overall opinion of the narrator. 

Explain your opinion.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Perception

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a :  a result of perceiving :  observation

b :  a mental image :  conceptYour Definition: Activity: Share what you see in the pic below.

Activity:

1.  Finish The Yellow Wall Paper 

Discussion Questions

Analyze the setting. Explain the mood it creates. 

Characterize the main character. What is your opinion of her?

Evaluate how the woman feels due to her surroundings. 

Characterize her husband.  What is your opinion of him.

What is significant about her description of the wall paper?

Analyze the point of view of the narrator.

2.  Illusion vs. Reality
Complete the chart based on the stories read this week. You should be adding two more examples.Make sure at least ONE is from Midsummer Night's Dream
Copy of Midsummer Night's Dream
3.  Perspective and Point of View Project
Review the requirements in the Google Doc.This will be due Thursday, March 2. 
Closure:
How confident do you feel understanding point of view at the end of this week?Use the learning target to evaluate yourself. 

The Yellow Wallpaper

February 24, 2017

E.Q: Identify point of view in the Yellow Wallpaper.

Identify the purpose of illusions in literature.

Analyze yourself based on your own and others perspectives.

Obj: I can identify point of view in the Yellow Wallpaper.

I can identify the purpose of illusions in literature.

I can analyze myself based on my own and others perspectives.

Starter:

Complete your free write.

Reminder you goal is to have a half-page, double spaced.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Perception

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a :  a result of perceiving :  observation

b :  a mental image :  conceptYour Definition: Activity: Share what you see in the pic below.

Activity:

1.  The Yellow Wall Paper 

Discussion Questions

Analyze the setting. Explain the mood it creates. 

Characterize the main character. What is your opinion of her?

Evaluate how the woman feels due to her surroundings. 

Characterize her husband.  What is your opinion of him.

What is significant about her description of the wall paper?

Analyze the point of view of the narrator.

2.  Illusion vs. Reality
Complete the chart based on the stories read this week. 
Closure:
How confident do you feel understanding point of view at the end of this week?Use the learning target to evaluate yourself. 

Yellow Wallpaper Introduction

February 23, 2017

E.Q: Analyze how perspective impacts outlook.

Research background information of the Yellow Wallpaper

Obj: I can analyze how perspective impacts outlook.

I can research background information of the Yellow Wallpaper.

Starter: 

We will watch 3 short YouTube videos.

Then answer the questions:

How does perspective impact a person's outlook?

Determine whether or not we can trust our own eye. Why?

Illusion

Michael Murphy

The Yellow Wallpaper

Vocabulary:

Word: Delusion

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  psychology :  a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Activity

1. Building Background Knowledge

In small groups, research The Yellow Wall Paper.

You will be responsible for teaching your classmates this information.

You may put the information either on a poster, slide show, or a prezi.

The questions below the topics are suggested questions to start with.

You need to cover the topic thoroughly so you should include as much information as possible.

Topics

Naturalism and Realism

What is naturalism in literature?

What is realism in literature?

When did these periods occur?

What are major themes of this writing?

Identity

How do we create our identities?

What is private identity?

What is public identity?

How does society influence how we define ourselves?

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

What are key facts about her life?

How did her life inspire her stories?

Hysteria in Women

What is hysteria?

How did society view hysterical women in the 19th century?

Consider researching mental illness diagnosis and treatment.
What is the rest cure?

2.  Presentations

With your group, present the information to the class.

As each group presents, take Cornell notes on the information. 

3.  The Yellow Wall Paper 

Discussion Questions

Analyze the setting. Explain the mood it creates. 

Characterize the main character. What is your opinion of her?

Evaluate how the woman feels due to her surroundings. 

Characterize her husband.  What is your opinion of him.

What is significant about her description of the wall paper?

Analyze the point of view of the narrator.

Closure:

What are 3 things you learned today.

What are 2 things you want to learn.

What is 1 question that you have.

Illusion vs. Reality Socratic Seminar

February 22, 2017

E.Q: Analyze and articulate ideas on illusions and reality in the Socratic seminar.

Obj: I can analyze and articulate ideas on illusion and reality in the Socratic seminar.

Starter: 

Take out your Cornell notes from homework. 

Create 3 HOT questions based on your notes and personal beliefs.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Reality

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Analyze the ideas of reality. 

Word: Illusions

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  the state or fact of being intellectually deceived or misled

Your Definition: 

Activity: Analyze the ideas of illusions.

Activity: 

1.  Socratic Seminar 

Topic: 

Analyze how reality impacts illusions and how illusions impact reality.

Use the articles below to gather notes for your discussion.

Try to find ONE article of your own that supports your opinion on this topic.

Huffington Post

Look Within You

Science Daily

Peer Evaluation

Find a partner to evaluate during the seminar.

Please exchange e-mails and fill out the form when the circle is complete.

Closure: 

Reflection

Write 5 sentences reflecting on what you learned.

Also, evaluate the overall quality of the seminar.

Midsummer Night's Dream

February 21, 2017

E.Q: Define illusion and reality.

Research the two concepts.

Analyze the point of view and perspective of Midsummer Night's Dream.

Obj: I can define illusion and reality.

I can research the two concepts.

I can analyze the point of view and perspective of Midsummer Night's Dream.

Starter: 

Which one is more important, illusion or reality?

Justify your answer.

Vocabulary:

Word: Perspective

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the ability to understand what is important and what isn't <I know you're disappointed, but keep your perspective.>

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Activity: 

1.  Reflection

Pick one question to respond to in a half page.

We will discuss our ideas as a class later.

• To what extent can one believe one’s own eyes? 
• What is the nature of reality?
•  In what ways is illusion important? 
• What part does imagination play in romance? 
• Why do we need illusions in our lives? 

2.  Midsummer Night's Dream

As a class we will read Act One, Scene One.

Characters

Theseus

Hippolyta

Theseus

Egeus

Hermia

Demetrius

Lysander

Helena

Discussion Questions

Identify some of the characters perspective on love.

How does illusion and reality impact the characters?

Analyze how imagination impacts romance.

3.  Socratic seminar Prep

Tomorrow we will conduct a seminar based on the following Topic

Analyze how reality impacts illusions and how illusions impact reality.

Use the articles below to gather notes for your discussion.

Try to find ONE article of your own that supports your opinion on this topic.

You will have time tomorrow to create questions.

Huffington Post

Look Within You

Science Daily

Closure: 

What is one thing you found interesting from one of the articles?

Why did you select that?

Point of View

February 20. 2017

E.Q: Reflect on product and give self-critique.

Provide feedback to your peers.

Organize ideas on point of view through Cornell Notes.

Create a piece of writing based on point of view.

Obj: I can reflect on product and give self-critique.

I can provide feedback to my peers.

I can organize ideas on point of view through Cornell Notes.

I can create a piece of writing based on point of view.

Starter: 

Take out your propaganda project that is due today.

Create a five sentence reflection on the product.

Include what you are proud of, what you would do differently, how it is convincing, etc.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Point of View

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: (in fictional literature) the narrator's position in relation to the story being told.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create a story based on assigned point of view. 

Activity: 

1.  Gallery Walk 

Make sure your product is clearly displayed on your table.

Include a space to get feedback.

We will be writing pluses and deltas.  

You must do this for a minimum of 5 people.

2.  Cornell Notes on Point of View

Literary Devices

Make sure to take notes on the examples as well.

3.  Point of View Creative Writing

You will be assigned a topic to create a half to one page narrative on.

Make sure that you are writing the piece on the assigned topic and point of view.

This will go in your assignment folder.

Closure:

At this moment how well do you understand point of view using the learning target? Explain.

Benchmark 2/17

February 17, 2017

E.Q: Demonstrate knowledge and application of textual evidence and author's purpose through usatestprep.

Obj: I can demonstrate knowledge and application of textual evidence and author's purpose through usatestprep.com.

Starter:

Free Write Friday

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark 2/17

You will complete all multiple choice and free response questions.

Remember you need to earn a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not succeed the first time try a second.

If not, remediation will be posted one week from today.

Due: February 24.

Log in to usatestprep and begin.

2.  Time Permitting

Work on your propaganda project.

Closure: 

What do you still need to finish for your project?

Crucible Essay Peer Edit Alternate Assignment

Expository Essay Peer Edit Alternate Assignment.

Read the following article:

Encouraging Peer Editing

You are responsible for constructing TWO TPEQEA paragraphs.

The first one should answer the questions: 

What are the benefits of peer editing?

The second paragraph should answer:

What are disadvantages of peer editing?

Please put this in your assignment folder and e-mail me when it is completed.

The due date is Tuesday, February 21.

Propaganda Day Two

February 16, 2017

E.Q: Research the issue of your choice and take notes. 

Organize ideas using your rhetorical triangle planning tool.

Draft ideas for your product.

Obj: I can research the issue of my choice and take notes.

I can organize ideas using the rhetorical triangle planning tool.

I can draft ideas for the product of my choice.

Starter: 

Please take out your expository essay instruction/rubric sheet.

On the front is a space designated for reflection.

Write a 5 sentence reflection on the project.

What do you believe worked well?

How could you improve it?

Share your understanding of the Crucible or ethos, pathos, and logos.

Additional comments that might be beneficial.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Propaganda

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an example of propaganda. 

Activity:

1.  Persuasive Propaganda Project

If you need to continue researching, keep researching.

If you have all the information you need, use the rhetorical planning tool to map out your ideas. 

Then, begin drafting your ideas.

Tomorrow you will receive feedback on what you have.

Remember, this is due on Monday.

2.  Feedback

As people complete the rough draft, find a partner to give feedback too.

Identify the use of ethos, pathos, and logos.

Then include a plus and delta. 

Closure:

Use the learning target to evaluate your understanding and application of rhetoric.

Explain your ranking.