Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

Agenda and Homework for Wednesday, 1/23

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1.        Check:

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    1.  books are covered
    2. extra credit (for annotations)
    3. homework (15 review questions for notes)

2.      Review with a partner

3.      Tic-tac-toe game

4.      Notes- The Once and Future King Book I

5.      Distribute and discuss “Key Elements” for Book I and Tips to become a More Effective Reader

6.      Begin reading chapter one

HW:         Read Book I chapters 1-3

                                                              i.      Pay attention to (AND ANNOTATE):

1.      Character descriptions and personality traits

2.      White’s use of humor (example, type of humor, and why it is funny)

3.      Description of Merlyn’s house (inside and out)

4.      Merlyn and Arthur’s relationship

**Reading quiz next class

Agenda and Homework for Friday, 1/18

1.        Roll call

2.      Collect remaining signed syllabi. 

3.      Library to check out The Once and Future King

4.      Check extra credit

5.      Notes: The Arthurian Legend (an overview)

 

HW:         -Write 15 quality review/study questions and answers for the notes

        -Bring TO&FK to class next time COVERED

Agenda & Homework for Wednesday, 1/16

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1.        Roll call

2.      Collect signed syllabi. 

3.      W.A.S.C. student survey

4.      New K-W-L (stone, ink, pencil)

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    1. Topic: The Arthurian Legend
    2. Review & discuss

5.      Watch Ancient Mysteries: Camelot

-Students will complete the corresponding video questions.  Questions are due at the end of the period.

HW:  -Bring your ID card next class in order to check out The Once and Future King.

Agenda and Homework for Friday, 12/14

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1.        Work on Tennyson packet and Book IV questions

2.      Discuss the Final Exam

3.      Self Biopoem (extra credit if presented to the class)

4.      Scenes from Camelot

HW:  

1. Book IV Questions, Tennyson packet, and the self biopoem are due on the day of the final exam (12/18)

2. Read Book IV chap. 8-14 by Friday, 12/14

·         Pay attention to:

o   The love triangle

o   Mordred and Agravaine

o   Illusions

o   Fate of Guenever

o   **Arthur as a tragic hero (flaw and mistakes that stem from the flaw)

Agenda and Homework for Wednesday, 12/12

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1.        Notes: “The Passing of Arthur”

2.      Read Tennyson’s “The Passing of Arthur”

o   Work on review questions in small groups

3.      Scenes from Camelot

 

HW:  

1. Book IV Questions and the Tennyson packet are due on the day of the final exam (12/18)

2. Read Book IV chap. 8-14 by Friday, 12/14

·         Pay attention to:

o   The love triangle

o   Mordred and Agravaine

o   Illusions

o   Fate of Guenever

o   Arthur as a tragic hero (flaw and mistakes that stem from the flaw)

Agenda and Homeowrk for Monday, 12/10

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1.        Reading Check #11 (Book IV chap. 1-7)

o   Review and discuss

2.      Notes: “Guinevere”

3.      Read Tennyson’s “Guinevere”

o   Work on review questions in small groups

 HW:  

1. Book IV Questions and the Tennyson packet are due on the day of the final exam (12/18)

2. Read Book IV chap. 8-14 by Friday, 12/14

·         Pay attention to:

o   The love triangle

o   Mordred and Agravaine

o   Illusions

o   Fate of Guenever

o   **Arthur as a tragic hero (flaw and mistakes that stem from the flaw)

Agenda and Homework for Thursday, 12/6

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1.        Collect and check Lancelot Essay draft

2.      Notes: “The Holy Grail”

3.      Read Tennyson’s “The Holy Grail”

o   Work on review questions in small groups

4.      Lancelot Essay peer edit/revision

o   Final Draft needs to be uploaded via turnitin.com by 5 p.m. Saturday, 12/8

 

HW:  

1. Revise the Lancelot Essay.  The final draft needs to be uploaded via turnitin.com by 5 p.m. Saturday, 12/8

2. Book IV Questions and the Tennyson packet are due on the day of the final exam (12/18)

2. Read Book IV chap 1-7 by Monday, 12/10

·         Pay attention to:

o   The love triangle

o   Description of Mordred (physical and personality)

o   Why Mordred hates his father

o   What Arthur confesses to Lancelot (chap. 4)

o   What Agravaine and Mordred tell Arthur

o   What happens to Lancelot (chap. 7)

o   **Arthur as a tragic hero (flaw and mistakes that stem from the flaw)

o   Reading Check #12 (Book IV chap. 1-7) in class on Mon. 12/10

Agenda & Homework for Tuesday, 12/4

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1.        Check Lancelot shaping sheet and address questions and concerns about the paper

2.      Review essay due dates:

o   First Draft (typed and 100% complete) due Thursday, 12/6

o   Final Draft uploaded via turnitin.com by 9 p.m. Friday, 12/7

3.      Notes- Introduction to Tennyson

4.      Notes- “Merlyn and Vivien”

5.      Read Tennyson’s “Merlyn and Vivien” and answer the review questions.

 

HW:  

1. Completed essay is due next class.

2.  Book IV Questions and the Tennyson packet are due on the day of the final exam (12/18)

2. Read Book IV chap 1-7 by Monday, 12/10

·         Pay attention to:

o   The love triangle

o   Description of Mordred (physical and personality)

o   Why Mordred hates his father

o   What Arthur confesses to Lancelot (chap. 4)

o   What Agravaine and Mordred tell Arthur

o   What happens to Lancelot (chap. 7)

o   **Arthur as a tragic hero (flaw and mistakes that stem from the flaw)

Agenda and Homework for Wednesday, 11/28

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1.        Collect discussion question for chapters 32-40

2.      Present Character Biopoems

3.      Assign Lancelot Essay

o   Review prompt, requirements, and expectations

o   Review due dates

                                                              i.      First Draft (typed and 100% complete) due Thursday, 12/6

                                                            ii.      Final Draft uploaded via turnitin.com by 9 p.m. Friday, 12/7

o   Begin drafting thesis statements

o   Sample “chunk”

o   Distribute essay shaping sheet and begin working

HW:  

1. Revise thesis statement and bring your progress on the shaping sheet next class

2. Read chap. 41-end of Book III (Book III questions due Friday, 11/30)

·         Pay attention to:

o   Lancelot’s complexity as a character

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          • Lancelot and Guenever’s relationship
          • What Arthur knows about Lancelot and Guenever’s relationship
          • How Camelot has changed since Arthur has been King
          • Which knights are successful in finding the grail
          • What is Guenever accused of in chapter 36?  Is she guilty?  Explain. 
          • The fate of Elaine (who’s to blame)
          • The issue with Sir Meliagrance and Guenever
          • Lancelot’s escape
          • The battle between Meliagrance and Lancelot (is it fair?)
          • The miracle in chapter 45 and Lancelot’s emotional reaction (VERY important)

**Reading check next class on Book III chap. 32-45

Reading Schedule for Book IV:

Read chap. 1-7 by Monday, 12/10 (there will be a reading check on these chapters)

Read chap. 8-14 by Friday, 12/14

Agenda and Homework for Monday, 11/26

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1.        Reading Check #9 (Book III chap. 21-29)

2.      Character Biopoem

o   Present next class for extra credit

3.      Read and annotate

HW:  

  • character biopoem
  • Write one quality discussion question for chap. 32-40
  • Read chap. 32-40
    • Pay attention to:
      • Lancelot’s complexity as a character
      • Lancelot and Guenever’s developing relationship
      • What Arthur knows about Lancelot and Guenever’s relationship
      • Lancelot’s relationship with Elaine
      • Truth and untruths/ promises and broken promises
      • How Camelot has changed since Arthur has been King
      • Which knights are successful in finding the grail
      • What is Guenever accused of in chapter 36?  Is she guilty?  Explain. 
      • The fate of Elaine (and who’s to blame)