Due October 24 - Bucket List
Turning in your Bucket List items:
If you have electronic copies deposit them into the folder.
If you do not have electronic copies you may scan or photograph your proof and add to the folder.
Email the items in the folder along with your point total to sherry_hughes@pender.k12.nc.us. Subject Line: last name-first name – bucket list – points #
WHAT FOLDER?
You have been given access to a Bucket List folder for your class period. Create a folder with your last name first and first name after. Deposit your Bucket List items in that folder.
Monday
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
What makes people do things they know are bad for them? How do you get them to stop?
Word Root Quiz
Essay: Why it is important to live a drug free life. 250 words, 12 point font, double spaced
Extension: Write an anti drug poem. Incorporate our topic of challenge and heroism if possible.
Homework: Poetic Devices Crossword Puzzle – Due Thursday
Read 30 minutes.
Tuesday
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
How would you feel before a big fight or a battle?
Learning Target:
Analyze a story for archetypal structure and narrative techniques.
“The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury
Complete Activity 1.6 pages 20-27
We will complete this over a span of two days.
(Goal: Summarize the Departure Stage of The Hero’s Journey as it relates to Joby in “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury. Embed at least one direct quotation in your summary to strengthen your response.
Write a theme statement to express how Joby is now ready to start his journey. Provide textual evidence to support your statement.)
Read 30 minutes.
Wednesday
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
How does the dialogue in “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury move the plot forward and develop the characters? Give examples.
Learning Target:
Analyze a story for archetypal structure and narrative techniques.
“The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury
Finish Activity 1.6 pages 20-27.
In a Google Doc Submit the following:
Summarize the Departure Stage of The Hero’s Journey as it relates to Joby in “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury. Embed at least one direct quotation in your summary to strengthen your response.
Write a theme statement to express how Joby is now ready to start his journey. Provide textual evidence to support your statement.
Be sure you have finished the graphic organizers on pages 26 and 27.
Read 30 minutes.
Thursday
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
Why do you think the Hero's Journey is archetypal?
Learning Target:
Use the TPCASTT strategy to analyze poetry.
TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Strategy
See Notes/Handouts Section for more information on TPCASTT.
Springboard Activity 1.4 pages 10-13 in Old Springboard found on web page
(This is NOT from your red Springboard.)
“A Man” by Nina Cassian
“Moco Limping” by David Nava Monreal
Comparison of TPCASTT and SIFT Poetry Analysis Strategies
Poetic Devices Crossword Due
Read 30 minutes.
Additional Resources for TPCASTT
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BUCKET LIST DUE TOMORROW
LIBRARY VISIT TOMORROW
Friday
Check your power school.
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
What was the most challenging thing about completing your bucket list assignment?
LIBRARY VISIT
Word Root Quiz
Bucket Lists Due
Bucket List Share and Discuss
Homework: Tone Word Sort Review
Read 30 minutes.