Weekly Agenda 9.29-10.3

Introduction to Poetry

MONDAY and TUESDAY
Sound and Sense
-pp 41-53
Define denotation and connotation; p42-43, 44
Read "Pathedy of Manners" on pp44-45, answer questions #1
On pp 46-47, complete exercises 1-6; Share out.

Read "Cross" on p49, record in Poetry Journal; answer question #1, AND complete TPS-FAST;
-use language from your glossary to describe figurative language and theme.
Read "One Art" on pp52-52, answer questions #1, 3
-practice new reading technique: RRR-Read, React, Reveal: use a high lighter while you read to trace patterns, identify 2-3 patterns, and connect them to poems meanings.

Assignment: write an original poem: Incorporate multiple words with different connotative and/or denotative meanings.  Minimum two stanzas, identifiable rhyme scheme, each line should be approximately the same amount of syllables, employ imagery, maybe employ a caesura, figurative language, antithesis.
Credit for completion, due FRIDAY.
HW Upload College Essays to turnitin.com this week!  Turn in journal for a grade if you haven't already!  And, bring Candide typed essay draft tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY
Peer Review Candide Essay.
-does thesis respond to prompt
-do examples support thesis
-where to go from here.
ESSAY DUE OCT 8th to turnitin.com.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY
Sound and Sense
-pp54, 59
Define imagery, p54
Read "I felt a Funeral, in my Brain" on p59, and answer question #1; read "The Forge" on pp59-60, record "The Forge" in your Poetry Journal, and answer questions #2,3.

Quaker Share original poem.

Read "Those Winter Sundays" on pp63-64 use highlighter to reveal patterns; answer #2.
Choose from #1, 9, or 11 on p66; read and complete a technique that will allow you to approach the poem in a comfortable manner.  Then answer the question that precedes them  with a thoughtful paragraph or two in your Poetry Journal.
HW Plan on submitting Candide essay to turnitin.com next Wed, Oct 8th.
AND, read pp67-87 and take notes (in your poetry journals) , on types of figurative language; choose one poem to answer questions and explain the use of figurative language to enhance meaning.
AND, start to think about a poet, whose poetry really resonates with you.  Haven't found one yet, look into http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
http://allpoetry.com/ PLAN on being tested on Recommended Terms

Weekly Agenda 9.22-9.24, 9.26

CANDIDE

MONDAY-TUESDAY
Conversation between Voltaire and Rousseau
Candide  Essay Assignment, Rough #1 due next WED, 10/1
HW College Essay rolling due date 9.22-10.3; please make sure you have your reading journal and essay draft for your lunch meeting.

WEDNESDAY
Get SOUND and SENSE
Intro to Poetry
-create Poetry Workbook section in journal
-general, pp4-5; "The Eagle" by Tennyson





UPDATE!!
FRIDAY
Continue POETRY
-TPS-FAST
-RRR
Glossary and essential terms
-"love poem"
Working with and identifying "sound" of poetry.
NO Vocab Quiz
HW Continue reading your independent book, Journals due next week.  Make sure you have 1-6, 40pts.

Weekly Agenda 9.8-9.12; 9.15-9.19

9.8-9.12

MONDAY-TUESDAY Finish Candide slides Introduce College Essay HW Format Journal Entry #5: Independent Reading Book (if you do not have your actual book yet, save the space for #4 and #5) SAVE for Later--Choose one philosophy and depict it in a 2-D or 3-D manner, no words allowed.  You may go digital.  Music, dialogue, monologue are appropriate --no written explanations.  Though, ultimately, you will have to present and share your depiction and convey your understanding of the philosophy. WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY Review essential symbols and connect to theme -s/m/t chart (gardens, etc) Align plot elements of Candide to Genesis’ Fall of Man; note parallel characteristics, as well. Define satire, examine Voltaire’s tone: identify language that indicates tone; does his tone and word choice indicate his philosophical intent? Answer and discuss: How, exactly does Voltaire make this list of horrors add up to comedy?  What kind of laughter does this comedy produce?  What are the good and bad things about being able to laugh at horror? Pair share and share out for whole group. FRIDAY Journal #6.1: Respond to provided prompt about comedy and Voltaire’s message. HW Work on college essay drafts.

9.15-9.19

MONDAY Journal #6.2: Read Rousseau excerpt, annotate.  Imagine a conversation between Voltaire and Rousseau, what topics might they discuss, what general philosophies would they agree on, and ultimately, where would they depart, why?  Embed evidence from Candide and the excerpt into your response. Prepare to share. HW Complete Journal #6 for tomorrow.  Bring independent title for Thursday. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY Review #6 Discussion -Candide Essay Assignment-due dates tbd. Return to college essay drafting -due dates tbd. THURSDAY-FRIDAY Quaker Share from selected independent title. Vocab assessment Working on the essays Released AP Prompt NEXT Intro to Poetry, student lesson pres. More satire by Twain, Swift Comedy and “play” time

Weekly Agenda 9.2-9.5

CANDIDE  by Voltaire

TUESDAY

Collect Creative Writing, Quaker Share

Share out Candide/Bible Connections

-review #2:thoughtful questions on the Bible

-make list

Vocab list

WEDNESDAY

3Qs Quiz on Text

Historical Context for Candide

-PPT Notes

--Renaissance, 16th Century (Reformation)

---expand

HW Have you narrowed down a few independent book choices? Come to class with three.

THURSDAY

Share reading choices and reasons for interest, find a reading buddy

Pass out Candide handout

cont' Historical Context

-17th Century, Enlightenment, Voltaire

--share Pope and Swift quotations

HW Format Journal Entry #3: Independent Reading Book (if you do not have your actual book yet, save the space)

FRIDAY

Consider Alexander Pope poem

-explicate for style, meaning, effect

Connect to Philosophies

-review Deism, Determinism, Optimism/Skepticism, Rationalism, Realism, Symbolism

HW  Choose one philosophy and depict it in a 2-D or 3-D manner, no words allowed.  You may go digital.  Music, dialogue, monologue are appropriate --no written explanations.  Though, ultimately, you will have to present and share your depiction and convey your understanding of the philosophy.