Monday, January 2, 2017

Week of January 3rd to January 6th

Happy 2017 everyone! I hope you all had a happy and restful winter break.

Monday

No school

Tuesday

1st, 5th and 7th Periods:

Classwork: Read page 1 and paragraphs 1-6 on page 2 of "Genetics of Justice." Double Entry Notes: Unfolding of Central Ideas: Silence and Trauma.

Quickwrite: Analyze how Alvarez unfolds Trujillo’s impact on her mother in paragraphs 1–6.

Homework: 10 pages of Independent Reading, and write a response on one writing strategy from your book.

2nd and 6th Periods:

Classwork: Read paragraphs 1-3 of "Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit." Double Entry Notes: Structure of Introduction. Quickwrite: Analyze the effectiveness of the way Silko begins the text.

Homework: 10 pages of Independent Reading, and write a response on one writing strategy from your book.

Wednesday:

1st, 5th and 7th Periods:

Classwork: Read "Remembering to Never Forget" and paragraphs 7-8 of "Genetics of Justice."

Homework: 10 pages of Independent Reading, and write a response on one writing strategy from your book.

2nd and 6th Periods:

Classwork: Read paragraphs 4-10 of "Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit." Double Entry Notes: Character interactions and Central Ideas. Quickwrite: How do the author’s interactions with other individuals develop a central idea in paragraphs 4–10?

Homework: 10 pages of Independent Reading, and write a response on one writing strategy from your book.

Thursday:

1st, 5th and 7th Periods:

Classwork: Read paragraphs 9-15 of "Genetics of Justice."

Author's Toolbox: Imagery

Definition: Using sensory details (touch, taste, sight, sound, smell) to describe vivid scenes and reveal the tone.

Example: “Her feet were swollen and hurting. Her back was damp with sweat.”



Homework: Write ½ page: How does the imagery Alvarez uses in paragraphs 9-15 affect the text?

2nd and 6th Periods:

Classwork: Read paragraphs 11-16 of "Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit." Double Entry Notes: Central Ideas: Harmony, Beauty, Cultural Identity, etc.

Homework: Write ½ page: Determine two central ideas in paragraphs 11–16 and analyze how they interact and build on one another.

Friday

1st, 5th and 7th Periods:

Classwork: Pop Quiz on "Genetics of Justice" paragraphs 1-15.

Homework: 10 pages of Independent Reading, and write a response on one writing strategy from your book. Reading Logs due on Monday!

2nd and 6th Periods:

Classwork: Read "Yellow Woman..." par. 17-24. Double Entry Notes: Gender Identity and Femininity. Quickwrite: Determine two central ideas in paragraphs 11–16 and analyze how they interact and build on one another.

Homework: 10 pages of Independent Reading, and write a response on one writing strategy from your book. Reading Logs due on Monday!

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