Culture Projects

September 29, 2017

E.Q: Present your culture projects to small groups professionally and articulately.

Create a skit to summarize major events in Macbeth and demonstrate characterization.

Obj: I can present my culture project professionally and articulately.

I can can a skit to summarize the events and characterization in Macbeth.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday!!!

Write at least a half page, double spaced.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Culture

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe your culture in one sentence. 

Activity: 

1. Culture Project Presentations

The following elements are due today: 

Cornell Notes

Informative Product

In small groups, you are responsible for sharing the information about your country.  

We will have four rounds of presentations and you will pick who you see. 

Make sure that everyone has someone to present to.

2.  Macbeth Skits

At this point we have finished reading the first two acts.

In small groups, you will work together to create a short skit that represents the major plot points and characterization of the play. 

First, as a group, create a STEAL chart for:

Macbeth

Then, using the characterizations from above, create a 3-5 minute skit of the first two acts.

You will need to decide which parts of the text are crucial to the story and which lines can be eliminated. 

You will also need to decide how you will make this your own unique adaptation.

With your group, create a new script and decide on your actors.

Make sure that you hold all of your group members accountable and practice before you present to the class.

Closure: 

Reflect on your presentation.

What are you proud of and what would you change?

What did you learn and what questions do you still have?

Any recommendations for me?

Benchmark 9/28

September 28, 2017

E.Q: Demonstrate knowledge and application of skills for structure, textual evidence, and characterization.

Obj: I can demonstrate knowledge and application of skills for structure, textual evidence, and characterization.

Starter:

Write yourself a positive reminder for during the benchmark.

You can decorate an index card to keep for yourself!

Activity: 

1.  Gallery Walk

You will complete a gallery walk for your storyboards from yesterday.

Give at least FIVE people a plus and delta.

2.  Benchmark 9/28

usatestprep.com

Click on the link above.

The school ID is lee59.

Your username and password are both your student ID number.

You will then see the assignment labeled 1 benchmark 9/28.

Complete all the multiple choice questions and free response.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not receive this the first time, please take it again.

If you do not receive an 80% the second time, remediation will be offered the following week.

These attempts must be completed by 10/5 and need to be supervised.

Make sure that you schedule time during your lunch or after school if you do not finish today.

Due: October 5.  

Closure: 

How do you think you did on the benchmark?

Explain.

Act Two, Scenes Three-Four

September 27, 2017

E.Q: Connect the ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

Understand direct and indirect characterization.

Identify characteristics in the play. 

Obj: I can connect ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

I can understand direct and indirect characterization.

I can identify characteristics in the play.

Starter: 

Listen to the song Run the World by Beyonce. 

Connect this song to Macbeth in 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Porter

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railroad station, airport, or hotel.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find a picture of a porter. 

Activity: 

1.  Soliloquy Remix Presentations

Refer back to Macbeth's soliloquy in Act Two, Scene One.

Recreate this soliloquy  in modern language through a rap, poem, song, etc. 

Make sure that your version of the soliloquy still represents the major ideas and Macbeth's character.

You may work on this with a partner. 

2.  Macbeth Act Two, Scenes Three- Four

Characters 

porter

Macduff

Lennox

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Banquo

Donalbain

Malcolm

Old Man

Ross

Discussion Questions

What is the role and significance of the porter?

Characterize Macduff.

Compare him to Macbeth.

Characterize the old man.

3.     Macbeth Movie

Together we will watch the clip that coincides with what we read today in class.
Consider how it compares and contrasts to the original publication.

4.  Storyboardthat 

Create a 6 cell comic to represent scenes 3-4. 

3 should relate to scene 3 and 3 should relate to scene 4.

Make sure to focus on major events and characters.

For each, include a quote that supports the image. 

Closure: 

Predict what will have in act three.

Act Two, Scenes One- Two

September 26, 2017

E.Q: Connect the ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

Understand direct and indirect characterization.

Identify characteristics in the play. 

Obj: I can connect ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

I can understand direct and indirect characterization.

I can identify characteristics in the play.

Starter: 

Based off of the events in Act One, predict what will happen in Act Two.

Explain your rationale. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Soliloquy

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

Your Definition 

Activity:  Identify the purpose of a soliloquy.

Activity: 

1.  Act Two, Scenes One-Two

Characters 

Banquo

Fleance

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Discussion Questions

Infer why Banquo might have dreamed about the Weird sisters.

Analyze the significance of Macbeth's soliloquy.

Evaluate your prediction from the starter.

Characterize Macbeth in scene two.

2.   Macbeth Movie

Together we will watch the clip that coincides with what we read today in class.
Consider how it compares and contrasts to the original publication.

3.  Soliloquy Remix

Refer back to Macbeth's soliloquy in Act Two, Scene One.

Recreate this soliloquy  in modern language through a rap, poem, song, etc. 

Make sure that your version of the soliloquy still represents the major ideas and Macbeth's character.

You may work on this with a partner. 

How to Turn Poetry Into Lyrics

Closure: 

What is one similarity and difference between the play and the movie?

Act One, Scenes Four- Seven

September 25, 2017

E.Q: Connect the ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

Understand direct and indirect characterization.

Identify characteristics in the play. 

Obj: I can connect ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

I can understand direct and indirect characerization.

I can identify characteristics in the play.

Starter: 

Summarize the events that happened in Macbeth Act One, Scenes One-Three.

If you need to skim through the play go for it!

This should be about three sentences.

(One sentence per scene.)

Vocabulary: 

Word: Indirect Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions and appearance.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Characterize Macbeth.

Activity:

1.  Double Entry Journal Discussion

At your tables, take turns sharing the quotes that you included in your double entry journal.

Include your reaction to the quote. 

Then, pick one quote from the quotes shared to discuss with the whole class.

2.  Macbeth Act One, Scenes Four- Seven

Characters

Duncan

Malcolm

Macbeth

Banquo

Lady Macbeth

Messenger

Discussion Questions

Characterize the relationship between Duncan, Macbeth, and Banquo.

Characterize Lady Macbeth.

Evaluate how the ideas of fate and destiny are present in the scenes.

Characterize the marriage of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Evaluate Macbeth through his soliloquy.

Predict what will happen in act two.

3.   Macbeth Movie

Together we will watch the clip that coincides with what we read today in class.
Consider how it compares and contrasts to the original publication.

4.  STEAL Chart

Make a copy of the STEAL chart and move it to your assignment folder.

You may chose any character to analyze.

Complete the steal chart for that character.

Closure: 

How confident do you feel identifying indirect characterization.

Explain. 

Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 1-3

September 22, 2017

E.Q: Connect the ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

Understand direct and indirect characterization.

Identify characteristics in the play. 

Obj: I can connect ideas of destiny to Macbeth.

I can understand direct and indirect characerization.

I can identify characteristics in the play.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday!!!!

Reminder, this is a half page, double spaced.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Characterization

Part of speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: he creation or construction of a fictional character.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe your favorite character from a book, movie, or tv show.

Activity: 

1.  Direct and Indirect Characterization 

Read through the article and take notes on the first page. 

We will use this STEAL chart frequently, so make sure you understand the components.

2.    Macbeth

Scenes 1-3

Characters

1st Witch

2nd Witch

3rd Witch 

Duncan

Malcolm 

Sergeant

Ross

Lennox

Banquo

Angus
Macbeth

What do the witches foretell?

Connect their prophesies to the idea of destiny.

What are the relationships between the characters?

What is the conflict that exists at the beginning of the story?

3.   Macbeth Movie

Together we will watch the clip that coincides with what we read today in class.
Consider how it compares and contrasts to the original publication.

4.  Character Double Entry Journal 

Create a copy of this template and move it to your assignments folder.
Find at least three quotes that relate to Macbeth's character.
Make sure that you also include your reaction,

Closure:

How well do you understand the STEAL chart?
Explain your reasoning.

Destiny

September 21, 2017

E.Q:  Define destiny?

Connect destiny to your life?

Obj: I can define destiny.

I can connect destiny to my life.

Starter: 

The Circle of Life by Elton John

Relate this song to the idea of destiny.

This should be about 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary

Word: Destiny

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is your destiny?

Activity: 

1.  Allegory Presentations

Finish the presentations from yesterday.

Each person should read their full allegory to the class.

For each person that presents write a plus and delta. 

2.  Destiny

Respond to the question in a 1/2- full page response. 

How much of what happens in our lives do we control?

We will discuss this as a class. 

3.  Shakespeare's Bio

Watch the video to gain background knowledge of William Shakespeare.

Shakespeare's Insults

4.  MacBeth

Scenes 1-3

Characters

1st Witch

2nd Witch

3rd Witch 

Duncan

Malcolm 

Sergeant

Ross

Lennox

Banquo

Angus

What do the witches foretell?

Connect their prophesies to the idea of destiny.

What are the relationships between the characters?

What is the conflict that exists at the beginning of the story?

Closure: 

What is your general opinion of Shakespeare?

Allegory Presentations

September 19, 2017

E.Q: Present your allegory to the class in a professional manner. 

Obj: I can present my allegory to the class in a professional manner. 

Starter: 

Reflection on allegory.

What was the most important thing you learned?

What do you wish you had spent more time on?

What part of the project did you do your best work on?

What would you change about your project?

Answer each question in 2-3 sentences explaining your ideas.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Allegory

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image that shows allegory.

Activity: 

1.  Allegory Project  Presentation

You will present these to the class one at a time.

For at least five people give them a plus and delta.

You will have time later to hand out this feedback. 

Closure: 

What are 3 things you learned from the presentations?

What are two positive shoutouts you have for other people?

What is one positive statement about your presentation. 

Cultural Project

September 19, 2017

E.Q: Independently research a country of your choice and create a presentation.

Obj: I can independently research a country of my choice and create a presentation.

Starter: 

Create a SMART goal of what you want to accomplish in class today. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Culture

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe your culture in one sentence. 

Activity: 

1.  Culture Book Project 

This is the last day you will have in class to work on this. 

It is due on September 29.

Reminder

Your allegory project is due tomorrow. 

Closure: 

What are 3 things that you have learned about your country?

Peer Edit

September 18, 2017

E.Q: What is truth?

How does Plato use rhetoric in the Allegory of the Cave?

Understand symbols in the allegory.

Create an allegory that highlights a problem and potential solution.

Give peers critical feedback on their writing.

Obj: I  can decide what truth is.

I can evaluate how Plato uses rhetoric.

I can understand symbols in the allegory.

I can create an allegory that highlight a problem and potential solution.

I can provide critical feedback on a peers writing.

Starter:

Daily Writing Concern

Create a statement that expresses a concern regarding your allegory.

You will get feedback during the peer edit.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Allegory

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image that shows allegory.

Activity: 

1.  Allegory Project 

We will review the requirements as a class.

Really consider how you could make the world a better place.

Due Date: September 20.

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2.  Peer Edit

Complete the peer edit for at least one person.

Make sure to expand on your feedback.

Using the remaining time to make revisions.

We will have a story time on Wednesday.

Closure:

How did the peer edit help you?

What do you still have questions about?

Allegory Model TPEQEA

The message of the Allegory of the Cave can be different for everyone. The message  of the allegory is that some people are blinded by the truth because all they know are lies.  An example of this would be the people shackled in the cave.  Socrates states, “To them, I said, the truth would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images.” Some people only see shadows (lies) because of their perspective.  It is important to know the difference between the truth and a lie.

Writing Conferences

September 14, 2017

E.Q: What is truth?

How does Plato use rhetoric in the Allegory of the Cave?

Understand symbols in the allegory.

Create an allegory that highlights a problem and potential solution.

Obj: I  can decide what truth is.

I can evaluate how Plato uses rhetoric.

I can understand symbols in the allegory.

I can create an allegory that highlight a problem and potential solution.

Starter:

Daily Writing Concern

Create a statement that expresses a concern regarding your allegory.

We will discuss this concern during our one-on-one conferences.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Allegory

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image that shows allegory.

Activity: 

1.  Allegory Project 

We will review the requirements as a class.

Really consider how you could make the world a better place.

Due Date: September 20.

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2.  Writing Conferences

We will meet individually to discuss your DWC.

Closure:

How did the writing conference help you?

What do you still have questions about?