A copy of Unit 1 Springboard is now in the Notes/Handouts section.
Please put the current day's writing prompt at the top of your bellwork document.
The 2nd 9 weeks Bucket List will be assigned in December and due January 8.
Extra Credit Opportunity
Write a 300-400 word essay discussing the narrative techniques used in “The Odyssey” excerpt we read in Springboard. This essay should be typed and submitted electronically with the following subject line: Extra Credit Essay Narrative Techniques – Period # - Your Name. This extra credit assignment is due by Wednesday, November 26th. If you have extended time then the essay is due by Monday, December 1st. Late submissions cannot be accepted since this is an optional extra credit opportunity.
Monday
Complete writing prompt.
Which four steps define The Return in The Hero’s Journey?
What is the purpose of the final stage?
What might keep a hero from returning home?
“A Wrinkle in Time” pages 43-47
Diffuse the text.
Read aloud – also panel summaries.
1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-32, 33-41, 42-54, 55-60, 61-65, 66-68, 69-73
For each section we read, write down one or two words that describe what is happening, and create a quick illustration.
Complete page 48, 5-8.
Read 30 minutes.
Tuesday
Complete writing prompt.
Discuss the narrative techniques used in “A Wrinkle in Time.”
http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/10277/narrative-technique
http://classroom.synonym.com/narrative-techniques-identify-novel-analysis-2032.html
Continue “A Wrinkle in Time” pages 43-47.
Panel Summaries Due -
1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-32, 33-41, 42-54, 55-60, 61-65, 66-68, 69-73
Discuss 5-8.
Read 30 minutes.
Wednesday
Complete writing prompt.
What steps in the Return stage of The Hero's Journey are illustrated in the section of "A Wrinkle in Time"?
Magic Flight? Rescue from Without? The Crossing?
In what ways does the text show a resolution of conflict?
What does Meg learn during her attempt to conquer the challenge?
Panel Summaries Due -
Using just your panel pictures and words, write a summary of the selection we read. When finished highlight the main idea of your summary.
Activity: Revisit your hero narrative. What might your hero learn by the end of the Return Stage in his or her journey? Draft an ending to your narrative using your understanding of the Crossing/Return Threshold to guide your development. Add at least two frames for visuals to support your narrative.
Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, and description to
Use connotative diction and imagery for effect.
Sequence the event logically and naturally (with the beginning and middle).
Visualize the theme or major idea of your journey story. Use visual techniques for effect.
Challenge yourself to use two frames to communicate one theme.
Think-Pair-Share How would transitions strengthen the organization of your narrative? How can you show relationships among experiences and events?
Read 30 minutes.
Thursday
Complete writing prompt.
Think about all the heroes you have encountered in fiction and real life. What type of hero appeals to you? Use the Hero’s Journey archetype to develop and structure your ideas.
Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative
Review the scoring guide. (page 50 of your Springboard. You have a copy of your Springboard in the Notes/Handouts section.)
Planning and Prewriting – Using a graphic organizer and selecting a writing strategy.
What characteristics will your hero possess and what setting will you choose?
http://learn.lexiconic.net/characters.htm
http://fictionwriting.about.com/od/crafttechnique/tp/createcharacter.htm
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/06/10-traits-of-great-protagonist.html
What are the essential elements of a narrative that you will need to include?
http://lmc.gatech.edu/~dpiano/Narrative%20Elements.htm
http://www.slideshare.net/smitka/narrative-elements
What prewriting strategies will you use to plan the organization?
Look in the GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS folder.
http://www2.ivcc.edu/rambo/eng1001/prewriting.htm
http://www.adlit.org/article/36070/
http://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/writing_center/wc_files/handout_masters/Prewriting%20Strategies.pdf
Drafting: Create a draft that includes the elements of an effective narrative.
How will you introduce characters, context, and setting and establish a point of view?
How will you use dialogue, details, and description to create an original, believable hero?
How will you sequence events logically and naturally using steps of the Hero’s Journey archetype?
How will you provide a conclusion or resolution that follows from and reflects on the events of the narrative?
How will you find or create illustrations to capture key imagery, emphasize ideas, or add interest?
Drafting First Draft DUE TOMORROW at the START of class.
Homework: Complete Narrative Techniques Worksheets - Due Monday!
There are TWO sheets front and back to do. They are located on the Chrome Book cart. Complete them by Monday at the start of class. Literary Terms Crossword 1 *** Characters, Setting, Plot *** Elements of Fiction and Nonfiction *** Elements of Fiction
Go over the new word roots....test tomorrow!
https://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/sherry_hughes/home/independent-reading-requirements
Read 30 minutes.
Friday
Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative
Review the scoring guide. (page 50 of your Springboard. You have a copy of your Springboard in the Notes/Handouts section.)
Planning and Prewriting – Using a graphic organizer and selecting a writing strategy.
What characteristics will your hero possess and what setting will you choose?
http://learn.lexiconic.net/characters.htm
http://fictionwriting.about.com/od/crafttechnique/tp/createcharacter.htm
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/06/10-traits-of-great-protagonist.html
What are the essential elements of a narrative that you will need to include?
http://lmc.gatech.edu/~dpiano/Narrative%20Elements.htm
http://www.slideshare.net/smitka/narrative-elements
What prewriting strategies will you use to plan the organization?
Look in the GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS folder.
http://www2.ivcc.edu/rambo/eng1001/prewriting.htm
http://www.adlit.org/article/36070/
http://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/writing_center/wc_files/handout_masters/Prewriting%20Strategies.pdf
Drafting: Create a draft that includes the elements of an effective narrative.
How will you introduce characters, context, and setting and establish a point of view?
http://www.grossmont.net/karl.sherlock/English126/Resources/NarrativePOV.pdf
http://www.ohio.edu/people/hartleyg/ref/fiction/pov.html
http://www.altereddreams.net/writing/notesoninteractivenarrative/
How will you use dialogue, details, and description to create an original, believable hero?
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/writingrules/a/Writing-Story-Dialogue.htm
http://www.time4writing.com/uncategorized/dialogue-in-narrative-essays/
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/wt03/rolenarrative.shtml
http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/describe.html
http://www.lebanon.k12.mo.us/lhs/faculty/croden/The%20Descriptive%20Narrative.html
How will you sequence events logically and naturally using steps of the Hero’s Journey archetype?
http://www.holmdel.k12.nj.us/schools/satz/eng_dept/Elements%20of%20Literature/sequence.htm
http://www.lec.ie/media/docs/Narrative%20Writing.pdf
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-each-stage-of-a-hero-s-journey.html
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/herosjourney/
http://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/education/literature/heroic-journey
How will you provide a conclusion or resolution that follows from and reflects on the events of the narrative?
http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/sixtrait/organization/conclusions.html
http://msmcclure.com/?page_id=992
http://aelowans.webs.com/Documents/Transition_Words.pdf
How will you find or create illustrations to capture key imagery, emphasize ideas, or add interest? (Do you have powerful written imagery you can support?)
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/create-powerful-imagery-in-your-writing
http://classroom.synonym.com/create-vivid-imagery-short-story-3786.html
Drafting First Draft DUE MONDAY at the START of class.
Homework: Complete Narrative Techniques Worksheets - Due Monday!
There are TWO sheets front and back to do. They are located on the Chrome Book cart. Complete them by Monday at the start of class. Literary Terms Crossword 1 *** Characters, Setting, Plot *** Elements of Fiction and Nonfiction *** Elements of Fiction
Go over the new word roots....test Monday!
https://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/sherry_hughes/home/independent-reading-requirements
Read 30 minutes.
Complete writing prompt.
What narrative techniques have you included in your story?
Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative
Review the scoring guide. (page 50 of your Springboard. You have a copy of your Springboard in the Notes/Handouts section.)
Think-Pair-Share – Evaluating and Revising, Checking and Editing
Rewrite and make corrections. FINAL DRAFT DUE MONDAY AT THE START OF CLASS.
Extension – Which words would you use to describe the protagonist of the story you are writing? Which words would be appropriate to define a hero?
Read 30 minutes.
Next week....
Define the following words: connotation, tone, diction, denotation, synonym, antonym. Give an example.
The Nuance of Tone
Springboard page 53
Complete questions 1-3.
Identifying Nuances in Diction
You will be given groups of synonyms. Use a dictionary to clarify each word’s precise meaning. Rank the words from most intense to least intense.
“A Man” revisited – Physical and Emotional Challenges
Springboard page 55
Complete the Before Reading section.
During Reading
Use highlighters or different marks to differentiate the narration and the speaker.
Revisit your TPCASTT of this poem. Complete the graphic organizer on pages 55-56.
What is the metaphorical meaning of the wing in the last stanza?
Review your notes. Write a brief paragraph to summarize the poem and state the meaning.