Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Dec. 2

Journal 17: Create a story using 7 of your vocabulary words.

Agenda:
- Character map: With the characters we have been introduced to so far, write a short description and use two quotes to reflect two of their characteristics (see indirect and direct characterization)
- Continue reading Act III (read through Act III, Scene 4)



Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Dec. 1

Journal: Finish voc. words

Agenda:
- Review words from tues-thurs
- Finish Act II and answer questions with partner
- Begin Act III (read through Scene 2)

Nov. 30

Journal: Copy 7 voc. words through imagery

Agenda:
  • Voc. game
  • Review yesterday's voc.
  • Go over questions in class from Act I
  • Begin Act II

Monday, November 28, 2011

Nov. 29

Journal 14: Write down literary terms

Agenda:
- Vocabulary game- draw a picture and create a hand motion with a partner for your word

- Read rest of Act I
- Answer questions in book about Act I with a partner

HW: finish questions 

Nov. 28

Journal 13:
See slideshow for writing assignment


Agenda:
- Finish editing rough drafts
- Introduction to Macbeth (background)
- Begin reading Act I Scenes 1-4

HW: Scene 4, translate lines 48-53 in your own words.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Nov. 22

Finally, the rough draft is here! We will spend the entire block peer editing one another's papers. Please take this time seriously. You will be graded on your editing skills!

No Journal today!

Have a great Thanksgiving break and see you next week!

Nov.21

No Journal

- Overview of the conclusion paragraph. Be sure to include the reworded thesis, summation of your body paragraphs and a final thought


HW: Rough draft due tomorrow!