Tues. Sept. 17

BR:

What ideas are you passionate about? If you could fight for a cause, what would it be? (poverty, homelessness, unemployment, women in the media, etc.)

What helps you think outside your own box or world? Documentaries, literature, TV, conversation, etc.?

Agenda:

• Grammar: Pages 93-95 Ex. 6 – “Complements”

• In groups,  we will continue reading the Prologue, using reading strategies (direct and indirect characterization) and annotating. Students will also point out satirical elements throughout. Each group will be chosen to present a particular character, noting characterization and satirical elements.
• PRINT resumes

Thurs. August 12

BR: If you were to go on a road trip, where would you go and who would you take? Explain.

Agenda:

• Grammar: Pages

•  Introduction to the Canterbury Tales - Students will take notes on two different presentations. Students can view presentations on iPad through class blog or Edmodo.
• Resumes- Students will see bad, good, and better examples of resumes. Students will begin typing their own.

 

Chaucer & Canterbury Tales Intro Lesson from Carrielt1

Canterbury tales from monicaalejandro

Wed. Sept. 11

BR:  

Prepare for test

Agenda:

·         Beowulf Unit Test

·         AFTER TEST- Free Write:  Composition Notebook- How old were you during the 9/11 event? Do you remember your family’s reaction? What does it mean to you and what can we draw from this tragedy?

·         Students will view the rest of the Beowulf the movie.

·         Resumes in library