Monday
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
Summarize what has happened so far in “The Little Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury. Highlight the main idea of the passage.
Go over Tone Word Sort.
Learning Target:
Analyze a story for archetypal structure and narrative techniques.
“The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1IhPIONkVk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMRYTaILXA4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q52_MU4W_uE
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.
Tuesday
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
Go over “Moco Limping” and “A Man.”
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
Independent Practice
Read 30 minutes.
Additional Resources for TPCASTT
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Wednesday
½ Day
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
Predict what you think the title October Sky means.
October Sky Assignment
Learning Target : Write a thesis statement about Homer's challenges and his reactions to those challenges.
You will view the following scenes:
Trying out for the football team
Building a rocket
First Flight
Change of career plans
He didn't start the fire
Trouble at the Science fair
Answer the following questions about each scene:
What challenges does Homer face?
What action does Homer take in response to the challenge(s)?
What's the end result?
How would a different choice have affected the outcome?
Make a list of characters that assisted or impeded Homer's progress. Describe what happens.
Start to think of theme statements you could make about this story.
Read 30 minutes.
Thursday
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
Summarize what happened so far in October Sky.
October Sky Assignment
Learning Target : Write a thesis statement about Homer's challenges and his reactions to those challenges.
You will view the following scenes:
Trying out for the football team
Building a rocket
First Flight
Change of career plans
He didn't start the fire
Trouble at the Science fair
Answer the following questions about each scene:
What challenges does Homer face?
What action does Homer take in response to the challenge(s)?
What's the end result?
How would a different choice have affected the outcome?
Make a list of characters that assisted or impeded Homer's progress. Describe what happens.
Start to think of theme statements you could make about this story.
Due tomorrow: On paper, write a thesis statement about Homer's challenges and his reactions to those challenges.
Also Tone Word Sort Worksheet.
Read 30 minutes.
Friday
Complete writing prompt. (Bellwork)
Identify a theme from October Sky. Be prepared to share and support your answer with examples from the movie.
Finish October Sky
Thesis Statements Due
Write a thesis statement about Homer's challenges and his reactions to those challenges.
Writing a theme statement activity.
Write a theme statement for the movie October Sky. How would you craft this into an introduction?
Word Root Review
New Word Roots
LIBRARY VISIT - Spooky Stories!
Read 30 minutes.