Perspective Work Day

March 1, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).

EQ: Analyze how point of view and perspective impacts the meaning of a story.

Starter: 

Identify multiple public identities that you represent.This will be helpful for the project you will work on later today. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Narration

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: the act or process or an instance of narrating

Your Definition: 

Activity: Think of your favorite book. Describe how it is narrated in one sentence. 

Activity

1.   Sharing the Graffiti Poster

You will get 10 minutes to collaborate with your table on a graffiti poster.

You will work on it at the same time, describing and illustrating ideas in the short story.

You may want to consider including symbols, ideas about the characters, point of view, etc. 

2.    The Yellow Wall Paper 

The Yellow Wall Paper Audio Book 

Discussion Questions

Analyze how the setting has changed from the beginning.

Analyze the evolution of the main character. 

Draw conclusions about the husband John's behaviors. 

Determine what is real and what is an illusion.

Analyze her behavior at the end of the story.

Connect the ideas in the story to the topics you presented earlier in the week.

3.  Perspective and Point of View Project
Review the requirements in the Google Doc.This will be due Friday, March 2.
You have the remaining class time to work on this. 

Closure

How does point of view impact the story?

Finishing the Yellow Wall Paper

February 28, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).

EQ: Analyze how point of view and perspective impacts the meaning of a story.

Starter: 

Try the activity below.

How does this relate to the Yellow Wall Paper?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Narration

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: the act or process or an instance of narrating

Your Definition: 

Activity: Think of your favorite book. Describe how it is narrated in one sentence. 

Activity

1.   Sharing the Graffiti Poster

You will get 10 minutes to collaborate with your table on a graffiti poster.

You will work on it at the same time, describing and illustrating ideas in the short story.

You may want to consider including symbols, ideas about the characters, point of view, etc. 

2.    The Yellow Wall Paper 

The Yellow Wall Paper Audio Book 

Discussion Questions

Analyze how the setting has changed from the beginning.

Analyze the evolution of the main character. 

Draw conclusions about the husband John's behaviors. 

Determine what is real and what is an illusion.

Analyze her behavior at the end of the story.

Connect the ideas in the story to the topics you presented earlier in the week.

3.  Perspective and Point of View Project
Review the requirements in the Google Doc.This will be due Friday, March 2.
You have the remaining class time to work on this. 

Closure

How does point of view impact the story?

Identity Socratic Seminar Alternate Assignment

February 26, 2018

You must complete both parts of the alternate assignment to receive full credit!

Part A

In a TPEQEA paragraph answer the question: 

How does environment impact identity?

Part B

Reflection

In 5-7 sentences connect this topic to your life.

How does YOUR environment impact YOUR identity?

Due Date: Tuesday, March 6

The Yellow Wall Paper Part II

February 27, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).

EQ: Analyze how point of view and perspective impacts the meaning of a story.

Starter: 

Summarize the first part of The Yellow Wall Paper from Friday.

This should be 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Narration

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: the act or process or an instance of narrating

Your Definition: 

Activity: Think of your favorite book. Describe how it is narrated in one sentence. 

Activity

1.  Double Entry Journal Discussion

At your table, individually share a quote from your double entry journal.

Then, select one to write on a large sheet of paper and post it in the room.

The class will respond to these quotes thought a chalk talk.

2.  .  The Yellow Wall Paper 

The Yellow Wall Paper Audio Book 

Discussion Questions

Analyze how the setting has changed from the beginning.

Analyze the evolution of the main character. 

Draw conclusions about the husband John's behaviors. 

Determine what is real and what is an illusion.

Predict what will happen to her at the end.

3.  Graffiti Poster

You will get 10 minutes to collaborate with your table on a graffiti poster.

You will work on it at the same time, describing and illustrating ideas in the short story.

You may want to consider including symbols, ideas about the characters, point of view, etc. 

The Yellow Wall Paper Audio Book 

Closure

How does point of view impact the story?

Benchmark 2/26

February 26, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6

Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.B

Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.

Starter:

Write yourself a positive reminder for during the benchmark.

You can decorate an index card to keep for yourself!

Activity: 

1.  Benchmark 2/26

usatestprep.com

Click on the link above.

The school ID is lee59.

If you need help with your username and password please let me know.

You will then see the assignment labeled benchmark 2/26

Complete all the multiple choice questions and free response.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%.

If you do not receive this the first time, please take it again.

If you do not receive an 80% the second time, remediation will be offered the following week.

These attempts must be completed by 3/8 and need to be supervised.

Make sure that you schedule time during your lunch or after school if you do not finish today.

Closure: 

What is your biggest strength and weakness in based off the benchmark?

The Yellow Wall Paper

February 23, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).

EQ: Analyze how point of view and perspective impacts the meaning of a story.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday

Vocabulary

Word: Perception

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a :  a result of perceiving :  observation

b :  a mental image :  conceptYour Definition: Activity: Share what you see in the pic below.

Activity

1.  Videos

Illusion

Michael Murphy

The Yellow Wallpaper

    2.  The Yellow Wall Paper 

Discussion Questions

Analyze the setting. Explain the mood it creates. 

Characterize the main character. What is your opinion of her?

Evaluate how the woman feels due to her surroundings. 

Characterize her husband.  What is your opinion of him.

What is significant about her description of the wall paper?

Analyze the point of view of the narrator.

The Yellow Wall Paper Audio Book 

3.  Double Entry Journal 

Complete the double entry journal by making a copy of it and putting it in your assignment folder. 

Then, find 4 quotes that are particularly powerful in regards to the point of view. 

We will discuss these quotes as a whole group. 

Closure

How does point of view impact the story?

Point of View and Perspective

February 22, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).

EQ: Analyze how point of view and perspective impacts the meaning of a story.

Starter: 

Literary Analysis Reflection 

What are you most proud of?  What do you wish you had more time to work on?

What is something you learned during the process?

What feedback do you have for me on the assignment?

Vocabulary:

Word: Perspective

part of speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Word: Point of View

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: (in fictional literature) the narrator's position in relation to the story being told.

Your Definition: 

Activity:What is one fact you already know about point of view. 

Activity:

1. Understanding Point of View

Read through the link above and take Cornell notes on the different points of view.

2. Perspective and Point of View Practice 

Select an image from a magazine or online.

Then, create an example for each of the point of views and perspectives listed below: 

Perspective

First Person

Second Person

Third Person Limited

Third Person Omniscent

3.    .  The Yellow Wall Paper 

Discussion Questions

Analyze the setting. Explain the mood it creates. 

Characterize the main character. What is your opinion of her?

Evaluate how the woman feels due to her surroundings. 

Characterize her husband.  What is your opinion of him.

What is significant about her description of the wall paper?

Analyze the point of view of the narrator.

The Yellow Wall Paper Audio Book 

4.  Double Entry Journal 

Complete the double entry journal by making a copy of it and putting it in your assignment folder. 

Then, find 4 quotes that are particularly powerful in regards to the point of view. 

We will discuss these quotes as a whole group. 

Closure:

How confident do you feel identifying the different types of point of view?

Use the learning target to assess yourself.

Lit Analysis/ Intro to Yellow Wall Paper

February 21, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

EQ: Write arguments to support claims in the form of a literary analysis.

Starter: 

Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern for you and me to discuss during brief one-on-one meetings. 

Vocabulary:

Word: Perspective

part of speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Word: Point of View

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: (in fictional literature) the narrator's position in relation to the story being told.

Your Definition: 

Activity:What is one fact you already know about point of view. 

Activity:

1. Transcendental Literary Analysis

As a class we will review the requirements and rubric for your next writing assignment.

This is due Wednesday, February 21

You will the class period to continue working on pre-writing and drafting stages.

2.  MLA Formatting

Works Cited Page Basics

MLA Formatting and Style Guide 

In- Text Citations Basics

3.  Thesis Writing

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center Guide 

4.  Guide to Writing a Literary Analysis 

5.  Peer Edit

6. Perspective and Point of View Practice 

Select an image from a magazine or online.

Then, create an example for each of the point of views and perspectives listed below: 

Perspective

First Person

Second Person

Third Person Limited

Third Person Omniscent

Closure:

How confident do you feel identifying the different types of point of view?

Use the learning target to assess yourself.