Night Chapter Four

November 1, 2017

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

On a sticky note, write a comparison between Maus and Night.

On a separate sticky note, write a contrast of Maus and Night based on the reading yesterday.

Vocabulary: 

Word; Holocaust

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Activity: 

1.  Chalk Talk

In your groups from yesterday, you will be assigned one of the big ideas.

Read through all of the quotes that the class identified, and select one that you think best represents the big idea so far. 

Write that quote on a sheet of paper and post it somewhere in the room.

Individually, rotate to each poster reacting to the quote. 

Make sure that you are demonstrating critical thinking.

Finally, return to your poster and reflect on the reactions.

You will summarize the reactions with your group members and share why you chose that quote to the class. 

2..  Night Chapter Four

With a partner, read through chapter four.

3.  Discussion Questions

Using the higher order thinking question stems, create at least ONE HOT question to be used for our discussion.

Closure:

How confident would you feel identifying main ideas independently?
Use the learning target and explain your reasoning. 

Maus Part Two

October 31, 2017

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

Write an objective summary of chapter three from yesterday.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Family

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: 

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Definition of family

plural families

1:a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head :household

2a :a group of persons of common ancestry :clan

b :a people or group of peoples regarded as deriving from a common stock :race

3a :a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation :fellowship

:the staff of a high official (such as the President)

:a group of things related by common characteristics: such as:a closely related series of elements or chemical compounds

b :a group of soils with similar chemical and physical properties (such as texture, pH, and mineral content) that comprise a category ranking above the series and below the subgroup in soil classification

:a group of related languages descended from a single ancestral language

5a :the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children;also :any of various social units differing from but regarded as equivalent to the traditional family 

• a single-parent family

b :spouse and children 

• want to spend more time with my family

:a group of related plants or animals forming a category ranking above a genus and below an order and usually comprising several to many genera

b in livestock breeding

(1) :the descendants or line of a particular individual especially of some outstanding female 

(2) :an identifiable strain within a breed

:a set of curves or surfaces whose equations differ only in parameters

:a unit of a crime syndicate (such as the Mafia) operating within a geographical area

Your Definition: 

Activity: What definition do you associate with family the most and why?

Activity: 

1. Collaborative Annotation

We will have three groups of five.

I will assign you to your groups.

Follow the steps below:  

1.  Write 3-4 sentences to share with your group based on the reading.

What did you find interesting?

How does this relate to the major ideas?

2.  Sit in a circle with your group, so you can all see each other. 

3.  Pass your writing to the person on the left. 

4.  Read the writing from your peer and respond to the writing on the same piece of paper, expanding on what previous students wrote.

6. Repeat until you have your original piece of writing.

7. Read through the comments.

8.  Answer the question: What did I learn about the big idea through collaboration?

9.  Share ideas with the class. 

2.  Maus

Read Part Two the Honeymoon.

As you read, identify at least one quote that relates to each of our big ideas.

3.  Compare and Contrast

From your big ideas, find at least one similarity and one difference.

Post these on the appropriate poster. 

Closure: 

How did the collaborative annotation help with your understanding of the text?

Night Chapters Two and Three

October 30, 2017

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

Reflect on the first chapter of Night and Maus.

Identify at least one similarity and one difference between the two memoirs.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Conflict 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definiton: a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of conflict. 

Activity: 

1. Class Read Chapter Two of Night 

As a class. we will read through chapter two.

Consider how this chapter relates to the big idea of conflict.

What specific examples could you identify in the text?

2.  Partner Read

With a partner read through chapter three. 

Once again focus on the ideas of conflict, family, and freedom. 

3.  Collaborative Annotation

We will have three groups of five.

I will assign you to your groups.

Follow the steps below:  

1.  Write 3-4 sentences to share with your group based on the reading.

What did you find interesting?

How does this relate to the major ideas?

2.  Sit in a circle with your group, so you can all see each other. 

3.  Pass your writing to the person on the left. 

4.  Read the writing from your peer and respond to the writing on the same piece of paper, expanding on what previous students wrote.

6. Repeat until you have your original piece of writing.

7. Read through the comments.

8.  Answer the question: What did I learn about the big idea through collaboration?

9.  Share ideas with the class. 

Closure: 

How did the collaborative annotation help with your understanding of the text?

Maus Part One

October 27, 2017

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday

This should be a half page, double spaced. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Freedom

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What does freedom mean to you?

Activity: 

1.  Family, Freedom, Conflict Mind Map

Create a mind map that has three branches coming off the center for your big ideas.

Find at least two quotes that relate to each big idea.

For each quote, explain how it connects to your big idea.

2.  How to Read a Graphic Novel 

Read through the link above for tips on how to read Maus. 

3.  Maus

Read chapter one, The Shiek of the graphic novel.

As you read, reflect on how it presents ideas of family, freedom, and conflict. 

4.  Class Discussion

How does Art introduce ideas in comparison to Elie?

What major differences exist between the stories?

How do both stories relate to the big ideas of family, freedom, and conflict?

5.  Summary

Write an objective summary paragraph of Maus. 

Closure: 

Based on your personal preference, do you enjoy Maus or Night more?/

Why?

Night Chapter One

October 26, 2017

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

Complete the Google Form based on your current knowledge of theme.

Be as honest as possible. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Theme 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a theme. 

Activity: 

1.  Understanding Theme 

Read through the ReadWriteThink link and take Cornell notes on identifying the theme. 

When you finish, write down a couple examples of common themes from Literary Devices. 

2.  Night Chapter One

With a partner, read through chapter one of Night.

As you are reading, identify textual evidence that relates to our big ideas.

Our big ideas are FAMILY, FREEDOM, and CONFLICT.

Create a mind map that has three branches coming off the center for your big ideas.

Find at least two quotes that relate to each big idea.

For each quote, explain how it connects to your big idea.

Closure: 

Write a 5 sentence summary of chapter one. 

Night and Maus Part One

October 25, 2017

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

Reflect on the articles you read yesterday in class.

What was your reaction to the information?

What did you learn?

Predict the focus of Maus and Night based on what you learned.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Memoir

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a memoir. 

Word: Theme 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a theme. 

Activity: 

1.  Bio Poem Presentation

You will present your Bio Poems to the class.

Individually share you poem, and for at least THREE people create a plus and delta. 

2.  Understanding Theme 

Read through the ReadWriteThink link and take Cornell notes on identifying the theme. 

When you finish, write down a couple examples of common themes from Literary Devices. 

3.  Night Chapter One

With a partner, read through chapter one of Night.

As you are reading, identify textual evidence that relates to our big ideas.

Our big ideas are FAMILY, FREEDOM, and CONFLICT.

Create a mind map that has three branches coming off the center for your big ideas.

Find at least two quotes that relate to each big idea.

For each quote, explain how it connects to your big idea.

Closure: 

Based on what you have learned in previous classes and today, how well do you understand themes?

Use the learning target to evaluate yourself. 

Introduction to Night and Maus

October 24, 2017

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

Reflect on your Macbeth final project.

Write five sentences, including what you are proud of and what you would have done differently.

Consider all three different components from the project. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Memoir

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a memoir. 

Activity: 

1. Introduction to Night and Maus

Our next unit will focus on Maus by Art Spiegelman and Night by Elie Wiesel.

Both novels focus on two families during the holocaust.

What have you learned about the Holocaust so far?

Read through the links below and complete the 3-2-1

• Overview
• Timeline
• Topics
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• Complete a 3-2-1
• 3 Write three summaries.  You should write one summary per link.
• 2 questions that you have about this information 
• 1 Fact that you found interesting. 

Then, read the quote by Elie Wiesel: “[T]he world did know [about the suffering of the Jews during WWII] and remained silent. And that is why I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Whenever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must—at that moment—become the center of the universe.”  - Elie Wiesel

Below your 3-2-1 infer what that quote reveals about the author.

What can we learn and take away from this quote?

3. Personal Memoir

Think about a specific time in your life that was significant and impacting to your character.

Write a one page memoir describing this event of your life in detail.

You may use the image below as an example.

Closure:

Predict what will happen in these two books.

Peer editing

October 23, 2017

Standard

Writing 5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 

E.Q: How can I strengthen writing through revising, editing, and rewriting?

Starter: 

Create a DWC for your partner to give you feedback on in your TPEQEA paragraphs. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Peer Edit

Part of Speech: verb

Dictionary Definition: Editing means making suggestions, comments, compliments, and changes to writing and peer means a classmate. 

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one characteristic of effective peer editing?

Activity: 

1.  Peer Edit TPEQEA

I will have handouts for you to complete your peer edits on.

Here is a link to the document. 

TPEQEA Feedback 

2.  Reflect

Read through the peer feedback and make revisions based on their comments. 

3. Finish the Project 

Macbeth Final Project 

4.  Benchmark Remediation

As a class, we will go over THREE questions from the 10/13 benchmark that proved difficult.
We will discuss strategies, skills, and answers.

The remediation is posted as Benchmark Remediation 10/13.
Complete the three multiple choice questions and one free response.
This is due Friday, October 27.

Closure: 

How did the peer editing help improve your writing?