Senior Survey

 Please take this quick survey to help provide lesson guidance for the last two weeks of school, especially since we have extended periods and finals schedule. Senior Survey 

Questions for Discussion and writing. Period 5 and 6

 1. Does the queen commit suicide because she mated with her son and had his children? Or does the Queen commit suicide because everyone knows she mated with her son and had his children?

2.  How does Oedipus exert control in the play? Although he had no control over the prophesy, in what specific ways does HE exert control? 

3. What does Creon promise Oedipus at the end of the play? 

Honors World Literature period 5: Guest Lesson Tues. 03/29/22

1. Check Schoology for a warm-up about a culturally sensitive topic. Upload your response today by 02:20 pm/. 2. Continue viewing Oedipus. Alessandra may start and stop the video at key parts.  We began at 53:00 minutes. 3. Homework: You know that 4 journals are due weekly. I will collect those four journals this THURSDAY since I am in the library working with teachers. 

2022 Young Mens Conference Registration Link

 Young Men: Don't forget to register TODAY for the Young Mens Leadership Conference! We will meet at King/Drew Saturday, April 2nd at 08:30 am for breakfast and log on to the conference! Here is the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcYcXpxvEsOqubn7YSp4v2rn5DIqryUNuulf4v6wJKf0iPPA/viewform

Agenda periods 4, 5, 6

 Remember our Friday Routine: Journal Writing, followed by Lit Circle Group Meetings and then Silent Novel Reading. 

Period 4, answer exercise #2 on Subjective versus Objective Writing Packet.  All classes: dont forget 4 new journal entries due Monday from your novel. Period 6, you will have a total of 12 entries due (this includes previous ones).  

Period 5-Dont forget your model of poem, "Girl in Doorway" due Tuesday. 

Rice by Jhumpa Lahirir pdf here: https://pintzlanguageblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/rice-full-text.pdf

Literary Analysis: understanding Irony

 Objectives:  Students will review what it means to analyze a piece of literature. Students will understand and identify irony in Oedipus. Student will understand symbolism in the poem "Girl in Doorway" 

Close Reading Questions Oedipus

 Here is the Lin for Close Reading Questions Assignment #1  Be sure to complete questions 2,3,5,6, 6a and 8

Honors World Literature period 5

Today after silent reading of your novel, and 13 minutes to meet with your Literature Circle Group, you will have a silent/independent work session.  During this time, you may: 1. Re-read the Opening of Oedipus Red 2. Complete the Google Form, "How Much Do I Know About Greek Tragedy?" 3. Prepare for your independent reading quiz on the basics of your World Lit Independent Reading Novel 4. Upload your Role Sheet 5. Continue to Read 6. Work on something silently for another class. 

Expository Comp period 4; Honors World Lit period 5 and 6

 Today, I will be on campus but working on a school wide project. Please follow the lesson plan, upload what you need to in Schoology and be respectful to our guest teacher, Mrs. Morris. 

Period 4: SSR (10 minutes). 2. Then, meet in your literature circle groups as planned. Your meeting should last no longer than 15 minutes. Following, upload your Literature Circle Roll Sheet in Schoology. It will lock after the first 40 minutes of class. 3. Then use the handout on Okefenokee Swamp that we read yesterday.  Working with a partner, FIRST discuss ALL the differences in the two passages. Then discuss the similarities. Finally, write/type a paragraph in which you identify the differences and similarities between the two passages. 

Period 5: First, we will finish our short video on Greek Theatre.  Then, I will explain your padlet on your Independent Reading World Literature Author. Then, you will work independently on it.  

Period 6: SSR of Independent Reading Novel (10 minutes).  Then, I will lecture and introduce Greek Theatre. After that you will have Independent work time to read Sophocles Biography and do reflective journal. 

Introduction to Greek Theatre/Drama & Oedipus Rex

First, Who is a tragic figure to you? Discuss: period 6:https://padlet.com/lguy2/h367ptg5fd6d7h0w

https://padlet.com/lguy2/vrp48y9icveax707

Today, we will begin our reading Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, as translated by Paul Roche. Before we begin reading, or as we read, we will learn about the Origins of Greek Drama/Western Theatre/Tragedy (Development)through lecture, short videos, and old school PowerPoints.  The objectives are historical: to understand the historical background and the foundations of modern theatre; literal--to understand the literary archetypes found in Oedipus; to learn the literary techniques found in all tragedies: irony, catharsis.  Lets start with a great background video: An Introduction to Greek Tragedy.  

Questions to understand: How did Greek drama develop? What were some of the stylistic developments of Greek tragedies/plays? What are some of the components or what makes Greek tragedy effective? Who were the giants of Greek Tragedy? Why are Greek tragedies so alluring/fascinating? 

You will take notes.  Look for answers to the following: Why are Greek tragedies so popular? With what issues do the tragedies grapple? What questions do the plays deal with? 

Modes of Learning: Warm-up/lecture; videos and biographies, time lines & Reflective Journals. 

Independent Reading Check In

 Please click the link for the Google Form: https://forms.gle/EUa1ZhDva6nmwBbs6

Independent Reading in World Literature periods 5 and 6

Consider the following list of curated book titles for you to: Agree that you and a group of no more than three other students will read and discuss in a. Literature Circle.  2. Agree on a title that you would like to read from the following:    World Literature that Students Actually Want to Read: Link here: https://thereadingzone.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/world-literature-that-high-school-students-actually-want-to-read-share-a-story-shape-a-future-2012/ Other links here:  The Big List of International Books for Secondary ELA: https://www.mudandinkteaching.org/news/biglistinternationalbooks

https://www.weareteachers.com/international-books-high-school/

The Best of World Literature 2021 International Booker Shortlist

Your group must have your book by next week Thursday. Purchasing-- although suggested is not mandatory. Many books may be found din the King Drew or LA Public Library and some titles I may have.  Your book should be at least two hundred pages, be by EITHER an author or color and/or an author who was born outside of the United States or the setting takes place outside of the United States. You have the entire world to choose! 

Accountability link: World Literature Book Tasting Link

Archetype Listing Google Form: https://forms.gle/99FLaq8ZLGYbpTz96

Agenda for Expository Composition period 4

 1. Continue to browse for about 10-12 minutes to settle on a book length NON-FICTION text.  I have the following in the class: Fast Food Nation, Nickeled and Dimed; Why We Love; Misadventures of Akward Black Girl; A Boy Should Know How To Tie a Tie; and The Kapernick Effect.  You may choose another text from your list and with the first round, we will be reading as a GROUP! That means, you will work with a group. 

2. Article of The Week: This week's article of the week is a whole class article: The Ways We Lie by Stephanie Ericcson. The article is an example of Exemplification.  After reading, upload your SOAPS Analysis in Schoology.  Remember, assignments lock close after the period ends to ensure you are using your class time to work on the assignment and not work for another class or subject!  We will continue presentations on Wednesday! 

Agenda for Monday 2/7/22 period 5

 1. Use the period to write, and re-read your Archetype Mini-Research Paper. Remember, even though the essay is largely summary--it should be written/summarized in your own words. You give credit to your sources by using an attributive tags, According to ..........,"..............".  If you quote, you must use quotation marks and attributes or acknowledge the source.  Don't forget your screenshots of images of your archetype in a film or show or literature.  This assignment counts for TWO grades: one written, and one oral participation as we will present our research TOMORROW in class! 

Period 4: Expository Composition

1. Work on Class Lessons and Presentations: The Domains of Expository Writing 2. Selecting Book Length Non-Fiction to Read 

Use this reflective journal to take notes on EACH groups Expository Domain. You will then upload into Schoology. Link here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiYzrWgEVpOCIgAz-OHR-44xCh4jpm9oUu64tFp6gRo/edit?usp=sharing

Period 6 Honors World Literature

 1. We read "The Monsters Lair" and "Beowulf Fights Wit Grendels Mother". Be sure to finish that section.  Also, your Archetype Mini Research Essay is due Wednesday. 

Extra Credit Opportunity: An Epic Boast

 In I'm Bad, L.L. Cool J states that "no rapper can rap quite like I can"......what can you do? What do you wish you could do? Create an epic boast that is either a poem with rhyme or rap with rhyme in which you use the conventions of an epic boast (genealogy, comparison, the personal pronoun "I"; superlatives--good, better, best, etc). 

Oral Reading "Beowulf" Reflection period 5 and 6

 Honors World Literature Reflection

 1. Write a reflection in which you respond to the following: Which passage of the epic poem Beowulf did you choose to read aloud? Discuss why you choose this passage, what happens in the passage, and the overall language of the passage: was there imagery? What kind? What stands out to you as the author’s objective or goal? What aspects of language, specifically poetic language of repetition, rhyme, comparisons are present.  How did reading out loud impact or effect you?  

American Literary Time Period PPT

Use the powerpoint here to take notes on the American Literary Time Periods. Focus on slides 2 and 3 as well as the Realism, Modern and Post Modern elements of the Time Line. Link here: https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/cms/lib08/GA01000549/Centricity/Domain/10322/VESSELL%20American%20Literature%20Literary%20Movements.pptx.pdf 

This weeks article of the week is an entire class read: The Kobe I Know Became A Champion For Others by James Hill.  We will all read the same article, and complete our SOAPS and summary.

Soaps Analysis on a Song or Podcast

 Today, I will demonstrate how to do a SOAPS analysis on another type of text: A Song.  I will then walk you through a SOAPS Analysis Exemplar; and an academic summary. Then we will also practice scoring, applying the rubric. Lastly, we will have the chance to complete our own SOAPS analysis on a Song or Podcast and share with the class. 

Oral Reading Performance Beowulf period 6

  Annotating and Reading Beowulf.  First, be sure to join our Flipgrid Class. The class link can be found here:  https://flipgrid.com/6730aa50 Then, read the assignment for Oral Reading Beowulf. The assignment link is found here: https://flipgrid.com/bdd4994c You will need to select a passage of Beowulf to read. First you will need to print your selected passage. You may copy and paste as a word document and then print out. You will underline alliteration, and any rhyme or other repetition of sound.  You may put a box around kennings, identify any imagery or details that are important or help you see or understand the passage.  After your recording you will submit your annotation, and will write an in-class reflection. We will spend some time sharing our videos. Assignment is due Monday., with sharing taking place for part of class on Monday and Wednesday. 

Oral Reading Performance: Beowulf (period 5)

 Annotating and Reading Beowulf.  First, be sure to join our Flipgrid Class. The class link can be found here:   https://flipgrid.com/eeccbe95 Then, read the assignment for Oral Reading Beowulf. The assignment link is found here: https://flipgrid.com/65c1a6d6 . You will need to select a passage of Beowulf to read. First you will need to print your selected passage. You may copy and paste as a word document and then print out. You will underline alliteration, and any rhyme or other repetition of sound.  You may put a box around kennings, identify any imagery or details that are important or help you see or understand the passage.  After your recording you will submit your annotation, and will write an in-class reflection. We will spend some time sharing our videos. Assignment is due Monday., with sharing taking place for part of class on Tuesday. 

Reading Beowulf period 6

1. Continue to research your chosen archetype for the Archetype project. 2. Be sure to re-read Beowulf lines 174-283 on pages 26-27 of the text. 

Archetype Mini-Research Project

 Link to todays slideshow with the directions for your mini research assignment on archetypes: 

Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MT5QAawSnOiedVf4aFZ8LLNo8x73UJx7eHqBmoLmfys/edit?usp=sharing 

Link to a possible template. Note this template is only for guidance and does not need to be followed exactly. Feel free to demonstrate additional knowledge of your archetype.  Link here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZpGmGXp-vRZGw1Rg4dE8dmJg3eSIXXaLbwVNLIKYulI/edit?usp=sharing

Week 3: Expository Composition

Objectives: To learn more & identify 6-8 domains of Expository Reading & Writing. To explore our online text: Patterns For College Writing (hyperlinked under Classroom Handouts).  To gain exposure to the rubric used to score reading and writing (see qr scan code) & score student SOAPS Analysis. To explore sources for our own Independent Reading and Writing Routines and SOAPS Analysis. To learn to write an academic summary & to identify expository paragraphs.  To identify issues and concerns of social justice that can be a springboard for our reading and writing. 

Homework: Period 4

 Review the Blog, Classroom Rules, Syllabus, and Routines that are hyperlinked.  Create on paper five questions or a combination or questions and suggestions that you have about the rules, syllabus, routines. I will stamp upon entrance to class so please have done before the period begins. 

Welcome to Expository Composition 2022 period 4

Good Afternoon! We have many goals for today and this week. I will do most of the talking today, and you will do some writing.  Our goals are for me to create a seating chart; obtain a writing and reading thumbprint through our Opening Day Assessment; review our Class Rules and Class Routines; learn more about the course through exploration of the syllabus, and the LAUSD Standards as well as to begin getting to know each other and the tools that I use for the class--including the text, Patterns For College Reading and Writing. Here is our First Assignment-- The Opening Day Assessment. It should take us all 20-35 minutes.  

Opening Day Writing Prompt: Carefully read the following Opinion Piece: Why Making Friends in MidLife Is So Hard by Katharine Smyth.  Then, after reading the essay featured in the Atlantic, write a one or more page response that answers the question-- Why is Making Friends in Midlife So Hard? using evidence from the essay. Your response should demonstrate that you understand and can summarize the authors claim, point of view as well as add your own. 

Monsters: An Ugly Truth

Exploring World Literature, Heroes, Monsters and Literary Archetypes 

Agenda

Sit & Get: Archetypes are patterns in literature, that become a sort of short hand. Let's learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvYM4GIbYKg

Warm-up: Select one of the following to respond: 

1. Monsters/Hero Warm-up: What are monsters? What metaphoric monsters scare you? What are your monsters? In other words, what traits plague you or scare you?  Padlet period 6

2. Heroes: Do you think it is easier to fulfil the role of a hero when one is young, energetic and fearless/rebellious or when one is older and wiser? Why? Discuss.

Poem: https://www.wattpad.com/740696006-original-short-stories-dark-poems-a-true-monster

What do you think is the big idea about monsters? Why? Discuss in a paragraph. 

3. Learning more about Beowulf. Watch Beowulf Summary and Analysis Read: historical Background of the poem on page 12-19 in online Unit 1 Forging Heroes. Complete a Reflective Journal for the task Poetry: New Terms to know

4. Guide for Reading Epic Poetry

Friday, January 14th Friday Freewrite/Journal Response and Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. periods 4, 5, and 6

Good Morning! You made it through what will hopefully be the last rough week this semester.  I am crossing my fingers to see you all on Tuesday after we return from the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.  Our lesson revolves around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. First, you will do your Friday Freewrite using prompts from the 550 prompts for personal and narrative writing.  This time, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR JOURNAL for Points. Remember, once you pick your prompt, your response must be one page! 

Here is the link to the prompts: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/04/learning/550-prompts-for-narrative-and-personal-writing.html 

After uploading your journal response, the remainder of the class time/homework will be to consult any 4 of the following resources on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of the resources may be audio resources.  Once you have visited the resources, you will complete a Reflective Journal detailing what you learned, surprises you encountered, questions you have, vocabulary, and how it connects with what you already know about King. You will also upload a one page summary/reflection.  This assignment will lock on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 10pm. 

Here is the Reflective Journal Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/189hzVdzJkukt8NZzPS3fn1Pfe9vxU00rum78VRIDV2A/copy

Treat Yourself Thursday-- Free Read/Listen All Classes Periods 4, 5, 6 PEriod 4 do the best on the SOAPS

 Today is Treat Yourself Thursday! Rather than give you additional assignments that have little context, I decided to allow YOU to select an article, series of poems, a podcast, or short story to read.  Yes, you must do a SOAPS Analysis but the text is your choice.  If you have a novel you would like to read, you may read and do the analysis on the portion you read! You must complete during class time however! The assignments will all lock today near the end of class to promote the joy of in-class reading.  Here are some of my favorite sites to pick a commentary to read:

18 New York Times Articles to Read Before Eighteen 
Radio Rookies: Youth Radio from New York
Latino USA: Radio Journal of News and Culture from A Latino Perspective
Very Smart Brothas
The Huffington Post: communities Black Voices; Queer Voices; Women's Voices; Latino Voices
The Root: Black News, Culture, Opinion

50 Best Podcasts for High School Students 

The Grio- News and Entertainment of Black America

Sports illustrated for Kids and Teens--the best in sports news and young athlete achievements

National Public Radio Podcast Directory. Browse here for some amazing podcasts. One of my favorites is Code Switch.  Link: https://www.npr.org/podcasts-and-shows/

Agenda Periods 5 & 6: Honors World Literature

Objective: To ponder why we should read literature from different places in the world. To ask students which countries they would like to read literature from

Agenda

Warm-up #1: Watch the video from the beloved ride, "It's A Small World After All" Links here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f3UXHfMH30 and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jiaU0xbOKs (second link has lyrics). If the videos do not load, simply read and refer to the lyrics of the song. Then complete the response in Schoology.

Padlet Warm-up#2: What places in the world would you like to visit or read literature from and why? 

Period 5 Padlet Link: https://padlet.com/lguy2/bo4gkhyue2ztwf93

Period 6 Padlet Link: https://padlet.com/lguy2/3cr3fquenpja2jd6

Read short article:  Read Literature From Around The World https://www.thecuriousreader.in/features/read-literature-from-around-the-world/

Instead of a SOAPS, will write a summary of the article, including a rationale for reading literature from places outside of the United States. 

Good Day King Drew Scholars: Periods 4, 5, and 6 Monday, January 11, 2022

Dear Students, please click or scan to watch a short video from me. Link is here: https://watch.screencastify.com/v/SS3Rd7HdbURtJE6s93s2

2. Once you finished, you will complete a brief Warm-up on GOALS using Padlet.  Here is the padlet link for period 4:  https://padlet.com/lguy2/8l3vrtglfoag398w 

Here is the link for period 5: https://padlet.com/lguy2/1t7ii6me9qnzzwy8 and 

Period 6 Padlet Link:  6: https://padlet.com/lguy2/y90zt4rmtrp8ib07

Once finished, read today's article, "How To Make (and Keep) A New Year's Resolution"  Link here: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/resolution-ideas.  3. Lastly, complete a SOAPS Analysis on the article, and upload into Schoology on the Article.