In-Class:
- Journal: In a T-chart, write all the good characteristics of the narrator and all the negative characteristics of the narrator. Write page numbers where you found the info.
- We compiled lists as a class.
- We did an outline for a "mock" timed writing prompt.
Homework:
In-Class:
- Journal: Write a five bullet point summary of the plot; then, answer the following question: Did the narrator do the right thing?
- We worked on a character sketch of the narrator. We discussed it as a class afterwards.
Homework:
In-Class:
- Journal: We re-did our Mother's Day satire assignment (people did not capture the vision of satire) but only came up with three satirical gift ideas this time.
- I read student examples out loud.
- We read and annotated, "Shooting an Elephant." Students needed 10 annotations per page (questions, comments, unfamiliar words, interesting literary devices used, etc.)
Homework:
- Finish, "Shooting and Elephant" and the annotation. Due next time.
In-Class:
- Journal: write the top ten things you should get your mom for Mother's Day, but make the list satirical.
- We passed around our lists and selected our favorite one with a tally mark.
- We did an "art gallery" and had everyone walk around the room and look at students' satirical comics that were taped on the walls around the room.
- We presented our satire projects to the class.
Homework:
In-Class:
- Journal: Students wrote about a teacher who had a positive impact on their lives.
- Students worked on their satire projects. If they were done, they worked on annotating the essay "Shooting an Elephant."
Homework:
- Satire projects due on Thursday.
