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HW due: see class 25 HW 1. sentence pattern 2. TFA Discussion #2 (ch 7-13) 3. Independent World Literature Book check 4. World Literature Circle book selection HW: 1. TFA, ch 14-18 (33)
 * Class 26**
 * reminder: Literature Circle Discussion Skills
 * Characterization Analyst (3-5min)
 * Cultural Consultant (3-5min)
 * Cultural Evaluator (3-5min)
 * Discussion Director (10min)
 * reflection 5 minutes
 * World Literature Independent Reading Project Semester 2
 * C block: four groups (2x4; 2x3)
 * E block: five groups (4x4; 1x3)
 * list your top three choices
 * you must form a group that has no more than one person from your current group
 * World Literature Circles
 * physical copy of book due May 11th, 2010
 * quiz possible

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern 2. TFA 3. World Literature Circles 4. time to work: reading and blogging HW: 1. TFA, ch 19-22 (29) 2. blog posts - one (total) for last week and this week 3. read your Independent World Lit. book during KIS reads 4. purchase your World Lit. Circle book - physical copy due May 11, 2010
 * Class 27**
 * review pre-colonial, colonial, post-colonial
 * pre-writing for writing comparative paper
 * [|Things Fall Apart Comparative Essay.pdf]
 * assign roles for discussion #3
 * you need to purchase your book - due May 11, 2010
 * see you class wiki page for your book assignment
 * prep for discussion #3

HW due: see above 1. quiz + sentence patterns 2. Things Fall Apart HW: 1. TFA, ch. 23-25 2. blog posts - one (total) for last week and this week 3. read your Independent World Lit. book during KIS reads 4. purchase your World Lit. Circle book - physical copy due May 11, 2010
 * Class 28**
 * see Literature Circle Discussion Skills
 * literature circle discussion #3
 * Characterization Analyst (3-5min)
 * Cultural Consultant (3-5min)
 * Cultural Evaluator (3-5min)
 * Discussion Director (10min)
 * reflection
 * determine role for literature circle discussion #4 - next class!
 * prep for discussion #4

HW due: Things Fall Apart ch. 23-25; preparation for discussion #4 1. sentence patterns - SKIP 2. Things Fall Apart 3. Things Fall Apart - comparative essay 4. Blogging HW: 1. submit a ROUGH DRAFT of your short (four paragraph) comparative essay to Turnitin by the beginning of the next class 2. read your Independent World Lit. book during KIS reads 3. purchase your World Lit. Circle book - physical copy due May 11, 2010 1. write a rough draft of the first three paragraphs of the comparative short essay [|Things Fall Apart Comparative Essay.doc] 2. read your Independent World Lit. book during KIS reads 3. purchase your World Lit. Circle book - physical copy due May 11, 2010
 * Class 29**
 * C Block Special Note: Mr. Stephens is absent for class 29; please be cooperative with the substitute. Thank you!**
 * discussion #4 - about 20-25 minutes
 * form groups as usual
 * you will be evaluating you performance today, so please use your discussion skills
 * follow the same order as previous classes
 * Characterization Analyst (3-5min)
 * Cultural Consultant (3-5min)
 * Cultural Evaluator (3-5min)
 * Discussion Director (10min)
 * discussion reflection #4 - on your block's wiki page - 5-10 minutes
 * TURN IN YOUR FINAL ROLE SHEET TO THE SUBSTITUTE - thank you
 * 1) You will recall that a few classes ago you compared a cultural element in Things Fall Apart to a culture with which you are familiar. A hard-copy of the following was distributed: [|Things Fall Apart Comparative Essay.doc]
 * 2) Please find your hard-copy of the assignment.
 * 3) Now you need to complete the pre-writing on the handout and begin a rough draft of the short essay. It only needs to be four paragraphs as indicated in the outline.
 * 4) You may be wondering, "Does this paper need a thesis?" The answer is "yes," but the only thesis for this short essay is your statement of the comparison in the opening paragraph - see the handout. Also, the introductory paragraph needs to be more than one sentence - begin with an interesting lead (aka - hook).
 * 5) Please begin working on a draft of this short essay now. You have the remainder of the class to work on it, and a rough draft is due next class. Please keep in mind - this is a rough draft. Focus on getting the key information and ideas down on paper without obsessing about sentence fluency. But you do need to include at least one sentence pattern in the essay.
 * if you happen to complete your draft, please work on your blog
 * we are up to a total of ten blog posts (3rd + 4th quarters); I have already checked the eight required for the third quarter
 * one of your new blog posts needs to be about your Independent World Literature Book - you could discuss the setting, what you think about it, why you selected it, etc. - use your imagination.
 * C Block**
 * E Block**
 * you simply need to have the draft on your computer

1. sentence pattern review 2. cultural comparison essay C block: E block: 3. Things Fall Apart 4. any time remaining: edit paper and/or blog HW: 1. edit your short essay 2. read your Independent World Lit. book during KIS reads, etc. 3. purchase your World Lit. Circle book - physical copy due May 11, 2010 4. bring Animal Farm to the next class!! 1. revise and edit your short essay, submitting a DRAFT to Turnitin.com 2. read your Independent World Lit. book during KIS reads, etc. 3. purchase your World Lit. Circle book - physical copy due May 11, 2010 4. bring Animal Farm to the next class!!
 * Class 30**
 * consider transitional words
 * read example and identify transitions in second example (in class handouts)
 * read your paper, looking for transition words
 * revise for transitions: end and beginning of paragraphs, etc.
 * revise topic (thesis) sentence
 * revise conclusion - "So What?" factor
 * Did you use a sentence pattern?
 * What do we learn by comparing cultures?
 * consider conclusion and "so what" factor
 * time to write
 * Did you use a sentence pattern?
 * What do we learn by comparing cultures?
 * What do we learn by comparing cultures?
 * Why did Okonkwo kill himself?
 * Is the arrival of the Christian missionaries (and British colonial law) in Umuofia a positive or negative development?
 * C block**:
 * give your essay a title that reflects a key concept in the paper
 * use the present tense of verbs for this paper
 * read each sentence aloud on it's own - does it have any DOL type problems?
 * look for any missing articles (a, an, the) - check each noun to see if it might need one
 * submit another DRAFT of this paper to Turnitin.com
 * one of your new blog posts needs to be about your Independent World Literature Book - you could discuss the setting, what you think about it, why you selected it, etc. - use your imagination.
 * E block**:
 * give your essay a title that reflects a key concept in the paper
 * use the present tense of verbs for this paper
 * read each sentence aloud on it's own - does it have any DOL type problems?
 * look for any missing articles (a, an, the) - check each noun to see if it might need one
 * submit another DRAFT of this paper to Turnitin.com
 * one of your new blog posts needs to be about your Independent World Literature Book - you could discuss the setting, what you think about it, why you selected it, etc. - use your imagination.

HW due: draft submitted to Turnitin; have required texts: Animal Farm, Sentence Patterns, independent world lit. book 1. sentence patterns 2. Have you ordered your World Literature book? It's due May 11th. 3. Animal Farm 4. read your independent world lit book HW: 1. Animal Farm 2. continue reading your Independent World Lit book 3. blogs - ten total (quarter 3+4) required so far 4. PRINT THREE COPIES OF YOUR COMPARATIVE PAPER - bring them to class
 * Class 31**
 * discuss key terms
 * propaganda handout
 * introduce discussion leaders project
 * read chapter 1 - share example analysis
 * what do you think so far?
 * World Literature Independent Reading Project Semester 2
 * how many weeks remaining?
 * complete reading ch 1
 * begin reading ch 2-4 - not due until class 33
 * discussion leaders for ch 2-4 begin preparing
 * 2-4 post-it responses per chapter, beginning with ch 2
 * one of your new blog posts needs to be about your Independent World Literature Book - you could discuss the setting, what you think about it, why you selected it, etc. - use your imagination.

HW due: three hard-copies of your comparative paper; required texts: Sentence Patterns, Animal Farm, Independent World Lit. book 1. sentence patterns (**time: 10 minutes**) 2. peer revising comparative essay - (**time: as long as work is productive**) Part I - group revising Part II - silent editing 3. silent work time (**time: remainder of class**) HW: 1. submit a final draft of your cultural comparison to Turnitin.com 2. Reminder: purchase your World Lit. Circle book - physical copy due May 11, 2010 3. Reminder: continue reading your Independent World Lit book in KIS Reads
 * Class 32**
 * C Block Special Note: Mr. Stephens is absent for class 32; please be cooperative with the substitute. Thank you!**
 * work for ten minutes on the sentence pattern study sheet with your partner
 * Mini-Lessons, DOL, and Sentence Patterns Quarter 4
 * make sure you have identified the essential features for all patterns 7-10a
 * please save the document on your computer to review next class
 * YOU WILL SUBMIT ALL THREE COPIES OF THE ESSAY FOR A PARTICIPATION GRADE
 * begin by underlining and labeling your sentence pattern on each copy of your essay
 * please follow the steps outlined below:
 * form groups of three, moving three desks into a circle
 * follow the directions at the top of the following handout: (**hard copies distributed by teacher**)
 * [|Revising and Editing using the 6 Traits with Sentence Patterns.pdf]
 * make sure each author selects one of the traits for the other two group members to discuss
 * the author should not read his/her own paper aloud
 * the author must take notes on his/her copy of the paper while listening to the discussion
 * repeat this process for all three papers
 * now you will silently edit both of your partners' papers
 * silently read one partner's paper, using the following as a guide: (**hard copies distributed by teacher)**
 * make helpful suggestions and comments
 * repeat the process for your second partner's paper
 * please return desks to their regular position
 * please select one of the following to work on silently for any remaining time:
 * revise your comparative paper
 * read your independent world literature book
 * work on your blog - (we still have ten total blog posts assigned)
 * read Animal Farm chapter 2

HW due: see above; check revisions for a participation grade 1. sentence patterns - review for quiz 2. Animal Farm 3. clarify discussion leader assignments and requirements HW: 1. Animal Farm ch 3-4
 * Class 33**
 * examine the example analysis for chapter one
 * read chapter 2
 * whole class analysis of chapter 2
 * Discussion Leaders:
 * C block (Katie, Carol) see the C block wiki page for your specific assignment
 * E block (John, PeterL, Joanna, Eric, Alex, Susie) see the E block wiki page for your specific assignment

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns review 7-10a 2. AF discussion ch 3-4 3. time to read HW: Animal Farm 5-6 - see your block's page for assignments
 * Class 34**

1. quiz on patterns 7-10a 2. AF discussion ch 5-6 3. time to read HW: Animal Farm 7-8 - see your block's page for assignments
 * Class 35**

1. no sentence pattern today 2. AF discussion ch 7-8 postponed until class 37 **C block only** 2. AF discussion ch 7-8 i**s due for E block** 3. **silent work time for C block only (50 minutes)** HW: Animal Farm 9-10 - see your block's page for assignments
 * Class 36**
 * C Block Only Special Note: Mr. Stephens is absent for class 32; please be cooperative with the substitute. Thank you!**
 * for the first 50 minutes of class, you need to work silently on one of the following:
 * read your independent world literature book
 * read Animal Farm ch 9-10 (presenters for 9-10 could work on their wiki page)
 * work on your blog (the total is now 11)
 * for the final **25 minutes**, you may continue silently working on one of the above OR you may:
 * quietly read aloud with a partner
 * help edit your partner's Animal Farm wiki page if you are presenting on chapters 7, 8, 9, or 10
 * read and comment on other students' blog

HW due: world literature circle book; presentations for ch 7-10 1. sentence pattern - skip 2. discussion AF ch 7-10 for both C and E blocks 3. blog - 11 total so far HW: bring world lit circle book AND you independent world lit book
 * Class 37**

HW due: bring world lit circle book AND you independent world lit book 1. sentence pattern - return quiz 2. complete Animal Farm presentations 3. World Lit. Circle Introduction HW: 1. read + annotate your world lit. book for discussion #1 2. discussion preparation #1 [|World Lit Circle Discussion Prep Revised 2010.doc]
 * Class 38**
 * go to your block's wiki page - complete the Reading Assignments and Preview
 * time to read
 * note: you do not need heavy textual annotations, but you do need some sort of annotations (every few pages on average)
 * review the Post-it Response Strategies for ways to annotate

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns - skip 2. WLC Discussion #1 3. explore the setting of your novel - see the assignment on this page: World Literature Circles HW: 1. continue reading your book 2. complete the setting research for your novel
 * Class 39**
 * 25 minute meeting
 * use "Save the last word for me" while discussing passages
 * read your passage aloud while other members follow along
 * other members share what they think about the passage
 * finally, the member who read the passage shares why they think it is important
 * remember to ask follow-up questions
 * 'take it back to the book' - texts open, actively referring to the book
 * pursue your discussion topics in depth rather than jumping from topic to topic without getting everyone's input
 * pay close attention to what your members have to say because after the discussion you'll be writing about the best idea that was discussed
 * 10 minute reflection
 * share highlights with the whole class

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern search; look for the following: 2. share setting research 3. time to read world literature circle book 4. remember to complete you independent book by May 28 HW: 1. prepare for WLC discussion #2
 * Class 40**
 * semicolon
 * colon
 * series (balanced pairs)
 * dash
 * parentheses
 * appositives
 * dependent clauses (use of subordinating words)
 * repetition

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern search; look for the following: Now, create a sentence pattern section on your World Literature Reflection Page. Divide it from the other sections with one of those divider lines. Next, type your sentence pattern sentence, including the book title and the page number. Make sure you use quotation marks. Finally, EXPLAIN which pattern you found and WHY you think it is that particular pattern. 2. WLC Discussion #2 HW: 1. you need to be completed with your independent world literature book by this Friday. 2. make sure you bring your independent world lit book to class 3. if you have completed your book, please be prepared to tale with Mr. Stephens next class
 * Class 41**
 * semicolon
 * colon
 * series (balanced pairs)
 * dash
 * parentheses
 * appositives
 * dependent clauses (use of subordinating words)
 * repetition
 * 25 minute meeting
 * use "Save the last word for me" while discussing passages
 * read your passage aloud while other members follow along
 * other members share what they think about the passage
 * finally, the member who read the passage shares why they think it is important
 * remember to ask follow-up questions
 * 'take it back to the book' - texts open, actively referring to the book
 * pursue your discussion topics in depth rather than jumping from topic to topic without getting everyone's input
 * pay close attention to what your members have to say because after the discussion you'll be writing about the best idea that was discussed
 * 10 minute reflection
 * share highlights with the whole class

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern - WLC connection 2. WLC reading day OR independent book 3. begin IWLB conversations for people who are completed HW: 1. complete and bring your Independent World Lit. Book 2. prepare for WLC discussion #3 [|World Lit Circle Discussion Prep Revised 2010.doc] 3. **12** blogs due on the following dates (you will select two for a detailed grade)
 * Class 42**
 * short discussion with Mr. Stephens
 * C block: Wednesday, June 2
 * E block: Thursday, June 3

HW due: you must be completed with your independent world lit book 1. World Lit Circle Discussion #3 2. conversations with Mr. Stephens about your independent world lit book 3. distribute final study guide [|English 9 Final Study Guide Sem 2 2009-10 (Stephens).pdf] 4. distribute summer reading [|Summer Reading English 10 2010.pdf] HW: 1. prepare for WLC discussion #4 [|World Lit Circle Discussion Prep Revised 2010.doc]
 * Class 43**
 * reflection - focus on connections to other texts studied this year

HW due: see above 1. WLC Discussion #4 2. complete independent world lit book discussions with Mr. Stephens 3. discuss final HW: 1. 12 total blogs due - select two for detailed grading 2. You must bring all your texts to study for the test: The Metamorphosis; Things Fall Apart; Animal Farm; world lit. circle book
 * Class 44**
 * reflection - focus on connections to other texts studied this year
 * [|Blogging Rubric Revised (Stephens) 3.pdf]

HW due: blogs; The Metamorphosis; Things Fall Apart; Animal Farm; world lit. circle book 1. blog rubric 2. check discussion preparation homework from previous classes 3. finals prep
 * Class 45**
 * lit circle book connections
 * essay organization
 * study groups

study session You must bring all your texts to study for the test: The Metamorphosis; Things Fall Apart; Animal Farm; world lit. circle book
 * Class 46**


 * Final Times:**

Final E block: Monday, June 7th, 9:50am - 11:25am
 * For a Grade**: You must bring all your texts: The Metamorphosis; Things Fall Apart; Animal Farm; The Art of Styling Sentences

Final C block: Thursday, June 10th 8:00am - 9:35am
 * For a Grade**: You must bring all your texts: The Metamorphosis; Things Fall Apart; Animal Farm; The Art of Styling Sentences