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.