THIS WEEK

Driving Question: What Inspires Courage?
Subject: English 11 British Literature Prepared By: Desiree’ Fuller


Overview & Purpose

Through Class Discussions and Lecture, Students will embark on their individual journey’s through British Literature. Students will also participate in various class discussions that directly relate to the Canterbury Tales and The Illiad. Education Standards Addressed
CE.1.1.2
CE.1.4.2
CE.1.5.1
CE.2.1.1
CE.2.1.7
CE.2.2.1
CE.3.1.7
CE 1.3.1
CE 1.3.3
CE 1.5.4
CE 2.1.12
Standard 3.1 is covered




Date/ Day of Week Objectives and Procedures Homework
Monday

Today students will present their video presentations of the Canterbury Tales.
Blog Assignment due on Wednesday at 11:59pm

What Inspires courage?

400 WORDS Materials Needed
• Paper
• Pencil.
• Computer
• Online Blogs
• Text Books•
Tuesday
Objective: Students will continue to deliver their video presentations of the Canterbury Tale that they were assigned.

Students will take notes on the Tale.
Wednesday

Objective: Students will complete the Canterbury Tales unit with a quiz that is derived from the presentations that they gave.

Continuation: ACT strategies and preparation.
Blog Entry: What inspires courage?

250 words: To be completed By Sunday October 10, 2010 at 5:00pm
Thursday


Themes from Across Cultures.
Literary Analysis
-Explore the key idea of courage
- Identify and analyze similes and epic similes
- read an epic poem

Reading
-classify Characters
Vocabulary
Abstain
Defile
Felicity
Havoc
Ponderous
Rancor
Scourge
vulnerable
Friday Objective:

Writing Test: College Admission Test Questions.

To be Completed in class.
Advanced Topics Development of 2010 version of Taming of the Shrew.

Students will continue making their sonnets with their partners.
Advisory - Peer Mentoring Training
- Conflict Resolution amongst peers
- Evaluation of Progress Reports
Differentiated Instruction Various simplified questions and checks will be made pertaining to the reading a timeline skill lesson, note taking,
Students will interact with me while we are discussing critical lenses through the comparing them with lenses we use in the real world.
Accomodations

This Week

Driving Question: How do I demonstrate that I am open-minded enough to learn from my experiences?

Subject: English 11 British Literature Prepared By: Desiree’ Fuller


Overview & Purpose
Focus for 1st Quarter:
Big ideas:
xx The Power Of Language To Transform Lives
xx oral tradition/ storytelling
xx the power of language to transform lives
xx the journey
xx honor
xx truth
xx heroic codes
xx value systems
xx use of language
xx transformation/ transformational thinking
Themes
In the transformation from oral language to the written word, universal truths of human nature were formalized.

The evolution of language impacts life.

Sometimes the journey itself is more important than the destination Education Standards Addressed
CE.1.1.2
CE.1.4.2
CE.1.5.1
CE.2.1.1
CE.2.1.7
CE.2.2.1
CE.3.1.7




Date/ Day of Week Objectives and Procedures Homework
Monday

1. Introduction to the Canterbury Tales.
2. Students will be introduced to the Canterbury Tales Project.
3. Groups will be formed
4. Tales will be assigned. Answer Focus Question 2: Tell what you think it is that the opposite sex wants more than anything else. Answer Plan:
1 Restate the prompt as an intro to the answer.
2 Write several sentences giving examples. Use quotes if possible.
3 Conclude with a statement of your opinion.

DUE ON Thursday October 21, 2010 Materials Needed
• Paper
• Pencil.
• Computer
• Online Blogs
• Text Books
• Alternate Version of Canterbury Tales
• http://www.librarius.com/cantales.htm
•
Tuesday
Tues:

Students will work within their groups on the Canterbury Tales Project.
Wednesday

Students will work within their groups on the Canterbury Tales Project. Complete the Writing Assessments for the week. Due on Thursday
Thursday


Submit the Writing Prompt for this week.

Continue working within groups on the Canterbury Tales Project.
Friday Reading for Information

Textbook: Pages 70 and 71
Advanced Topics Development of 2010 version of Taming of the Shrew.
Impromptu Speeches

Continuation of the Sonnets lessons.
Advisory - Peer Mentoring Training
- College Searchers
- The importance of Tutoring.
Differentiated Instruction Various simplified questions and checks will be made pertaining to the reading a timeline skill lesson, note taking,
Students will interact with me while we are discussing critical lenses through the comparing them with lenses we use in the real world.
Accomodations

Weekend Homework

Read The Wife of Bath's Tale and Complete the Take Home Quiz. This is due on Monday in class.


Those of you who have lost your books, I suggest that you visit a library or check your email for the story.

Good Luck!





Video's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZqHeJivX3M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDdaEQTqvsI

Homework Assignment Due Dates

Monday Night Reading- The Pardoner's Tale Pages 500-543

Tuesday Night Writing Assignment:
Read "The Prologue" and answer Focus Question 1: Describe the character of the Pardoner as it is presented in "The Prologue".

Answer Plan: 400 Words
* Handwritten with the word count at the bottom of the paper!
1 Restate the prompt as an intro to the answer.
2 Write several sentences giving examples. Use at least TWO quotes!
Citation- Chaucer(1964)
3 Conclude with a statement of your opinion.

Wednesday Night Homework- Begin writing the paper due on Friday IN CLASS- Handwritten in class. PRINT ONLY NO CURSIVE!

Wed-Thurs: Writing for this Week: CHOOSE ONE! 500 WORDS
Option 1: Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale" is based on the theme, "Money is the root of all evil." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

Option 2: Write on the theme of hypocrisy. Analyze how Chaucer uses this tale to critique human behavior. What message is Chaucer attempting to portray by these pilgrims' experiences? How are they applicable to today's society?


Resources to help:


1. Online Version: http://www.umm.maine.edu/faculty/necastro/chaucer/translation/ct/15pardt.html
2. Animated Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVLLQna1-c

What to Expect 11TH GRADE WEEK OF OCTOBER 11TH

Driving Question: What evidence do I have that I am committed to learning?

Subject:

English 11 British Literature

Prepared By:

Desiree’ Fuller

Overview & Purpose Focus for 1st Quarter: Big ideas: xx The Power Of Language To Transform Lives xx oral tradition/ storytelling xx the power of language to transform lives xx the journey xx honor xx truth xx heroic codes xx value systems xx use of language xx transformation/ transformational thinking Themes In the transformation from oral language to the written word, universal truths of human nature were formalized. The evolution of language impacts life. Sometimes the journey itself is more important than the destination

Education Standards Addressed CE.1.1.2 CE.1.4.2 CE.1.5.1 CE.2.1.1 CE.2.1.7 CE.2.2.1 CE.3.1.7

Date/ Day of Week	Objectives and Procedures	Homework
Monday	1. Introduction to the Canterbury Tales. 2. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary to this week and use the time to record the words into their notebooks. Notebook checks will be conducted prior to the end of class. 3. Vocabulary: abominable absolution blasphemy avarice carouse covetous pallor superfluity sauntered transcend 4. Students will receive a copy of the Canterbury Tales.		Materials Needed · Paper · Pencil. · Computer · Online Blogs · Text Books · Alternate Version of Canterbury Tales · http://www.librarius.com/cantales.htm ·
Tuesday	Tues: Read "The Prologue" and answer Focus Question 1: Describe the character of the Pardoner as it is presented in "The Prologue". Answer Plan: 1 Restate the prompt as an intro to the answer. 2 Write several sentences giving examples. Use quotes if possible. 3 Conclude with a statement of your opinion. 1. Online Version: http://www.umm.maine.edu/faculty/necastro/chaucer/translation/ct/15pardt.html 2. Animated Version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVLLQna1-c
Wednesday	Quiz on the Pardoner’s Tale Wed-Thurs: Writing for this Week: Option 1: Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale" is based on the theme, "Money is the root of all evil." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Option 2: Write on the theme of hypocrisy. Analyze how Chaucer uses this tale to critique human behavior. What message is Chaucer attempting to portray by these pilgrims' experiences? How are they applicable to today's society?	Complete the Writing Assessments for the week. Due on Friday
Thursday	Re-teaching and review of the key concepts from the reading selection.
Friday	Test: On the Content discussed the previous 2 week.
Advanced Topics	Development of 2010 version of Taming of the Shrew. Continuation of the Sonnets lessons.
Advisory	- Peer Mentoring Training - Credit Recovery - The importance of Tutoring.
Differentiated Instruction	Various simplified questions and checks will be made pertaining to the reading a timeline skill lesson, note taking, Students will interact with me while we are discussing critical lenses through the comparing them with lenses we use in the real world.

Accomodations

What to expect the week of October 4, 2010

Driving Question: • What is evil and does it exist in today’s society?

Subject:

English 11 British Literature

Prepared By:

Desiree’ Fuller

Overview & Purpose Through Class Discussions and Lecture, Students will embark on their individual journey’s through British Literature. Students will also participate in various class discussions that directly relate to the Epic story Beowulf.

Education Standards Addressed CE.1.1.2 CE.1.4.2 CE.1.5.1 CE.2.1.1 CE.2.1.7 CE.2.2.1 CE.3.1.7 CE 1.3.1 CE 1.3.3 CE 1.5.4 CE 2.1.12 Standard 3.1 is covered

Date/ Day of Week	Objectives and Procedures	Homework
Monday	Class Discussion: Cracking College Admissions. Majors and preparing for the ACT. In order to accommodate for the numerous amount of students who would be absent from my first hour class, I decided to use this opportunity to talk to the students about planning for college. ACT scores and how to present themselves before a College Admission Rep.		Materials Needed · Paper · Pencil. · Computer · Online Blogs · Text Books ·
Tuesday	a. In class reading of the epic story Beowulf. Pages 51- 58 Students will read this narrative aloud and answer an series of questions pertaining to text. Students will also continue to take notes while reading in an effort to strengthen the skills learned during this unit.	Writing Assignment Write an Analysis: Write a 3-5 paragraph ( 7 sentences per paragraph) of Beowulf, explaining what elements of the poem bring it to life for you. You might focus on its characters, its vivid descriptions, or the elements characteristic of Old English Poetry. A successful Analysis will: * discuss why Beowulf is a distinctive and powerful work of literature. · use details from the poem to support your opinion. This assignment should be TYPED and EMAILED to Ms. Fuller by 5:00pm Sunday October 10, 2010
Wednesday	The Conclusion of Beowulf In Class Reading: Pages 58-66 a. Students will read the passage aloud during class and answer pivotal questions that will assist them in understanding the text.	Blog Entry: What is evil? 250 words: To be completed By Sunday October 10, 2010 at 5:00pm
Thursday	Students will complete in pairs the After Reading Comprehension, Literary Analysis, and Literary Criticism sections on page 67. I will work with the students who have accommodations.
Friday	Review: Beowulf Jeopardy During class, the students will be divided into two teams and they will answer questions pertaining to the text in the Jeopardy game show form!
Advanced Topics	Development of 2010 version of Taming of the Shrew. Introduction of Sonnets. Iambic Pentameter
Advisory	- Peer Mentoring Training - Conflict Resolution amongst peers - Weekly Writing Prompt
Differentiated Instruction	Various simplified questions and checks will be made pertaining to the reading a timeline skill lesson, note taking, Students will interact with me while we are discussing critical lenses through the comparing them with lenses we use in the real world.

Accomodations