Mr. Davis
2017-2018 Junior American Literature
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Week of 12/18-12/22
Finals Schedule
Monday - 1st and 4th hour
Tuesday - 2nd and 5th hour
Wednesday - 3rd and 6th hour
Thursday and Friday - Holiday Break!
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Week of 12/11-12/15
Monday
1. Work on final exam review today and tomorrow
2. Will do some hard review on Wednesday/Thursday (maybe some cold read practice as well)
Tuesday
1. Work on final exam review today: remember, review guide due day of final
2. Will do some hard review on Wednesday/Thursday (maybe some cold read practice as well)
Wednesday
1. Change of plan:
-Work with mock final exam - very similar to what final exam will be
-Answer sheet is here
-Answer key will be posted tomorrow
Thursday
1. Finish Mock Final Exam
-Check answers against the key - answer key here
-Discuss areas of difficulty
2. Tomorrow – independent review
Friday
1. Independent review
2. final exam review guide due on day of final!
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Week of 12/4-12/8
Monday
1. Finish RAP “The Fall of the House of Usher”
-Will finish tomorrow
2. Fishbowl discussions over Romanticism unit will begin on Thursday
-Will receive questions tomorrow to help guide
-Will take questions for extra credit on discussion
Tuesday
1. Finish RAP “The Fall of the House of Usher”
-RAP sheet due at end of fishbowls
2. Fishbowl discussions over Romanticism unit will begin on Thursday
-Questions to help guide discussion
-Also use RAP sheets and other work for discussion
-Will take questions for extra credit on discussion
Wednesday
1. Assign final review guide
2. Finish RAP “The Fall of the House of Usher”
-RAP sheet due at end of fishbowls
3. Fishbowl discussions over Romanticism unit will begin Tomorrow!
Thursday
1. Begin Fishbowls over Romanticism unit
-Discuss the fishbowl discussion questions… or not! (feel free to talk a lot about one piece, or the video version of “Fall of… Usher”
-Speak up!
-Have something to say
-If peer reviewing, LISTEN and then provide observations
2. Will finish fishbowls tomorrow
-Will collect rubrics and RAP sheets for “Fall of… Usher”
Friday
1. Finish Fishbowls over Romanticism unit
2. Collect rubric, RAP sheet for “Fall of… Usher”, and discussion questions for EC
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Week of 11/27-12/1
Monday
1. Turn-in for any outstanding research papers
2. Finish RAP “The Devil and Tom Walker”- read collectively
-Due tomorrow
3. Romantic poem (like unit) - Due Tuesday 11/28
-Look at “Thanatopsis” and “To A Waterfowl” as guides
-Consider writing “To a Roasted Turkey” or something of the like
Tuesday
1. Collect RAP “The Devil and Tom Walker”
2. Share Romantic poem in small groups
-Vote group best
-Vote class best
3. Two short Poe videos
-Video 1
Wednesday
1. Read and analyze “The Raven” - assignment here
-May complete one guide as a pair (2) or an individual
-Must explicate each stanza
-Must add image inspired by stanza
-Model first 2 stanzas as a class
-Will have time tomorrow as well before moving to "The Fall of the House of Usher"
2. Interactive version of the poem here
Thursday
1. Finish analysis of "The Raven"
2. Will move to "The Fall of the House of Usher" tomorrow
Friday
1. Collect “The Raven” analysis
2. RAP “The Fall of the House of Usher”
-Audiobook for "The Fall of the House of Usher" here
-Discuss pre-reading question
-Finish on Monday - Due Tuesday
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Week of 11/20-11/24
Monday
1. Research turn-in. The following is needed:
-Final Rubric – mark if you did a rewrite
-Paper + Works Cited + Appendix A (copy of poem)
-Updated Outline
-Cornell Notes
2. Thanksgiving gone wrong roulette writing: in-class writing - 20 points for participation!
3. Will finish RAP “The Devil and Tom Walker”- read collectively on Monday 11/27
4. Romantic poem (like unit) - Due Tuesday 11/28
-Look at “Thanatopsis” and “To A Waterfowl” as guides
P/T Conferences 5:30-8:30
Tuesday
No School - Thanksgiving Break
P/T Conferences 1:00-7:30
Wednesday
No School - Thanksgiving Break
P/T Conferences 8:00-12:00
Thursday
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Friday
No School - Thanksgiving Break
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Week of 11/13-17
Monday
1. Collect materials for early turn-in individuals
2. Talk about final rubric briefly
-Regular turn-in is Friday
3. Freewrite about Romanticism
What do you think of when you hear “romance”? Why do you think of that? What sort of connection do you think humans have with nature? Explain.
4. Assign poem for Romanticism Unit
-Due Tuesday 11/28
Tuesday
1. RAP “Thanatopsis” today
-“To A Waterfowl” tomorrow
2. Romantic poem (like unit) - Due Tuesday 11/28
Wednesday
1. Compare notes on “Thanatopsis”
2. RAP “To A Waterfowl” – Both RAPs will be checked tomorrow!
3. Romantic poem (like unit) - Due Tuesday 11/28
Thursday
1. Check RAP sheet for “Thanatopsis” and “To A Waterfowl”
2. Introduce RAP “The Devil and Tom Walker”
-Will read collectively tomorrow
3. Trading priorities activity-
4. Romantic poem (like unit) - Due Tuesday 11/28
Friday
1. Research: Monday 11/20 is final turn-in
-I will take papers and materials today if ready to turn-in
2. Discuss trading activity
3. RAP “The Devil and Tom Walker”- read collectively
-Due Monday 11/27
4. Romantic poem (like unit) - Due Tuesday 11/28
-Look at “Thanatopsis” and “To A Waterfowl” as guides
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Week of 11/6-11/10
Monday
1. Finish reworking section III and submit via google drive tomorrow
2. Begin writing the introduction and conclusion
Tuesday
1. Submit section III via google drive
2. Begin writing the introduction and conclusion
3. Early turn-in is Sunday night 11:59
-digital submission of whole paper, works cited, and appendix
-materials needed Monday for early turn-in: paper, updated outline, cornell notes
4. Final turn-in is next Thursday!
Wednesday
1. Continue wrapping up paper and materials
Thursday
1. Last day in computer lab
2. Continue wrapping up paper and materials
Friday
NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
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Week of 10/30-11/3
Monday
1. Finish reworking section II and submit via google drive
2. Find poem and print! - will be checked tomorrow
Tuesday
1. Model Poem Analysis with “Valentine For Ernest Mann”
-Directions for Poem Analysis
-Organization
-Explication
-Literary Devices
-Theme(s)
2. Time to begin work with your own poem
-Remember you will have to include sourced information in this section too! You have to pick a poem that will lend itself well to that!
Wednesday
1. Research and draft section III (Poem Analysis)
2. Peer reviews on Friday!
Thursday
1. Research and draft section III (Poem Analysis)
2. Peer reviews on Friday!
-Have printed copy tomorrow!
Friday
1. Peer reviews of section III in class
2. Checking facts for section III Monday in class
3. Monday - either revise section III, or begin to draft intro and conclusion
-start putting your paper together!
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Week of 10/23-10/27
Monday
1. Continue researching and drafting section II
Tuesday
1. Continue researching and drafting section II
Wednesday
1. Continue researching and drafting section II
-printed draft due tomorrow for peer reviews
Thursday
1. Peer reviews of section II in class
2. Checking facts for section II tomorrow in class
3. Tomorrow - either revise section II, or begin to look at section III
Friday
1. Revise/rework section II - due Monday via google drive
2. Find poem, print poem - due Monday!
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Week of 10/16-10/20
Monday
1. Working on researching and drafting Early life (section 1)
-printed copy of section due Wednesday for peer reviews
Tuesday
1. Continue drafting section 1
-printed copy of section due tomorrow for peer reviews
Wednesday
1. Peer Edits today in groups
-Check for printed draft
-Groups of 4 or more
-Must peer review 3 papers
Thursday
1. MC Cafe to revise section 1
-Section 1 due via google drive tomorrow!
2. Begin researching and drafting section 2 - adult life and career
Friday
1. MC Cafe to work on section 2
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Week of 10/9-10/13
Monday
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
Tuesday
1. Take poet requests
-Must have poet by tomorrow!
2. Get a gmail account or google drive account by tomorrow
-Link to create an account here
3. Working thesis statement handout (page 6 of EHS research packet - posted Friday 10/6, and resources page)
4. Assign working outline: due Thursday VIA GOOGLE DRIVE
-working outline template here
5. Cover cornell notes and fact cards (more explanation in research packet)
-Mr. Davis' cornell notes for research template here
6. Time to look at authors and/or poems by authors
7. Other resources (also posted on research resources page):
Wednesday
1. Research Goals today:
-Must have poet today
-Get a gmail account or google drive account
-working outline: due Thursday VIA GOOGLE DRIVE.
2. Time to start finding sources
-15 facts total (from 3 sources) on Early Life due Friday
3. Other resources:
-Video lessons (on research resources page)
Thursday
1. Submit/share working outline
2. Continue finding facts: 15 facts on early life section due tomorrow
Friday (1/2 day)
1. Share/submit 15 facts
2. Start drafting early life section
3. Research Calendar of the deadlines and due dates
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Week of 10/2-10/6
Monday
1. Watch "Middle Passage" documentary
2. Complete the accompanying questions
-due tomorrow
3. Quiz over unit will be moved to Wednesday
Tuesday
1. Collect questions for "Middle Passage" documentary
2. Discuss “Interesting Narrative…”
3. Review for Quiz over Rev. Unit - due tomorrow
4. Will collect “Interesting Narrative…” questions tomorrow
Wednesday
1. Collect "Interesting Narrative..." questions
2. Quiz over the Revolutionary Unit
Thursday
**5th hour is shortened due to afternoon assembly
1. Introduce research unit
-EHS research packet here (page 2 has grade level requirements)
-List of some famous poets
-Poet must be on this page, or otherwise approved by Mr. Davis
-Pick a poet by Wednesday, 10/11
2. Will have more information on Tuesday
Friday
NO SCHOOL - Institute Day
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Week of 9/25-9/29
Monday
1. Finish “To His Excellency, General Washington”
-Collectively come to understanding
2. Assign RAP “Letters from An American Farmer”
-Due tomorrow
Tuesday
1. Discuss questions for RAP “Letters from An American Farmer”
-Check for completion
2. Assign fishbowl questions for Revolutionary Lit Unit – due for discussion tomorrow
3. Fishbowl discussions will begin tomorrow over the unit
-Use any notes from any piece we read
-Discuss the questions I gave… or don’t… it’s up to you
-Fishbowl Commandments hand-out
Wednesday
1. Begin fishbowls over Revolutionary unit
Thursday
1. Finish fishbowl discussions
2. Quiz over Rev. Unit being moved to Tuesday of next week
Friday
1. Read “The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano”
Complete questions and be ready to discuss on Monday
2. Quiz over Rev. Unit Tuesday of next week
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Week of 9/19-9/22
Monday
1. Make-up Quiz over “Common Sense”, “Speech to Virginia Convention”, “Declaration of Independence” (for those who need it)
2. Work on “Writing Your Own Declaration of Independence”
-With a partner, in a group, or by yo’ self
-Due TOMORROW! Each person is expected to contribute in presentation
-Make sure it’s prom ready!
-Use computers to type
-Practice presentation
Tuesday
1. Declare Indepedence!
2. Assign aphorisms from Ben Franklin
-be ready to discuss tomorrow
Wednesday
1. Finish declaring Independence! (4th hour)
-Each person is expected to contribute in presentation
-Collect documents
2. Work with Aphorisms from Poor Richard’s almanac
-compare with partner
3. Assign RAP “Crisis, Number 1”
-Will read aloud
4. Crash Course US history #7 if time allows
Thursday
1. Check work with Aphorisms from Poor Richard’s almanac
2. Work on RAP “Crisis, Number 1”
-Due tomorrow
3. Crash Course US history #7
4. Begin “To His Excellency, General Washington” analysis
-have first 8 lines explicated for tomorrow
Friday
1. Collect RAP “The Crisis, Number 1”
2. Finish “To His Excellency, General Washington”
-Work with partner
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Week of 9/11-9/15
Monday
1. Introduce Revolutionary lit: background in your text on pages p. 86-95
2. "Important Stuff" handout – probably 2nd most useful document you’ll get all year
3. Freewrite #2: What does it mean to you to be “American”? What are the American values? How do you define patriotism?
-Discuss with a partner
4. Crash-course US history #6: Taxes and Smuggling
-No notes required
Tuesday
1. Read excerpts from "Common Sense" with a partner or small groups
-"Common Sense" questions here
-due by end of the hour
Wednesday
1. Discuss "Common Sense"
2. Assign RAP “Speech to the Virginia Convention”
-Will be used to compare to the Declaration of Independence tomorrow
-Listen to Orson Welles reading the speech!
-Some reminders on RAP sheets: 1. Make sure depth is added to analysis and personal reflection 2. Theme is not 1 word
3. Quiz over “Common Sense”, “Speech to Virginia Convention”, “Declaration of Independence” on Friday
Thursday
1. Read “Declaration of Independence” - RAP sheet here, but IS NOT AN ASSIGNMENT (this time)
2. Analyze with partner or in small groups using handout
3. Quiz over “Common Sense”, “Speech to Virginia Convention”, “Declaration of Independence” Tomorrow!
4. Assign “Writing Your Own Declaration of Independence”
-With a partner, in a group, or by yo’ self
-Due Tuesday
-Will have time after quiz tomorrow to collaborate
Friday
1. Quiz over “Common Sense”, “Speech to Virginia Convention”, “Declaration of Independence”
2. Work on “Writing Your Own Declaration of Independence”
-With a partner, in a group, or by yo’ self
-Due Tuesday
-Time after quiz tomorrow to collaborate
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Week of 9/4-9/8
Monday
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday
1. Bradford and Smith Quiz make-up for those who need it
2. Graded Discussion over:
-“The General History of Virginia”, “Of Plymouth Plantation”, Anne Bradstreet’s Poems, “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God”, “The Wonders of the Invisible World”
-4 contributions expected (today’s class period, 15 mins tomorrow)
-All 5 RAP sheets collected at end of discussion tomorrow
-Make-up policy is same: 1 paragraph per contribution missed (max of 3 out of 4)
Wednesday
1. Finish Graded Discussion
- 4 contributions expected (from yesterday's class period and 15 mins today)
- All 5 RAP sheets collected at end of discussion today
- Make-up policy is same: 1 paragraph per contribution missed (max of 3 out of 4)
2. Assign End of Unit letter/essay: Due Friday.
- Will have tomorrow to draft or peer edit
Thursday
1. Work on End of Unit letter/essay - due tomorrow!
- work on completing a draft for tomorrow
- in-class peer reviews for 2.5 points EC each (max of 2) - must use a rubric and make comments on the piece
Friday
1. Share letters and essays in small groups
- choose group bests
- choose class best
- volunteers to read for 1 point of EC
- collect letters
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Week of 8/28-9/1
Monday
1. 5th hour only - FreeWrite (10 mins) – “What do you want to say about Native Americans and the unit so far?”
2. Begin “America’s Great Indian Nations” documentary
-Video here
-Accompanying questions here
Tuesday
1. Finish “America’s Great Indian Nations” documentary
- Follow along and take some notes
- spot-check for completion while students completed RAP sheets
2. Assign RAPs
- “The General History of Virginia” by John Smith
- “Of Plymouth Plantation”by William Bradford
Be ready for a short quiz over these pieces tomorrow
Wednesday
1. Short quiz over “The General History of Virginia” and “Of Plymouth Plantation”
2. Read “To My Dear and Loving Husband” by Anne Bradstreet
- Analyze collectively
- Read “Upon the Burning of our House” OYO
RAP: Anne Bradstreet's poems
3. Will assign RAP sheets for “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God” and “The Wonders of the Invisible World” tomorrow
- Graded discussion over 5 pieces starting Tuesday!
Thursday
1. Quiz make-up for those who need it
2. Assign RAP sheets for
-“Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God” – focus on this for in-class writing tomorrow
-“The Wonders of the Invisible World” tomorrow
-Graded discussion over 5 pieces starting Tuesday!
Friday
1. Quiz make-up for those who need it
2. Faux-Edwards in-class writing
-Participation points for writing
3. RAP sheets due for graded discussion on Tuesday!
-“The General History of Virginia”, “Of Plymouth Plantation”, Anne Bradstreet’s Poems, “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God”, “The Wonders of the Invisible World”
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Week of 8/21-8/25
Monday
NO SCHOOL - ECLIPSE DAY
Tuesday
1. Share EYL (Exciting, Yet Legal)
2. Continue RAP from “The Walam Olum”, RAP “Navajo Origin Legend”, RAP “The Iroquois Constitution” – Due for graded whole-class discussion on Thursday 8/24 (originally Wednesday)
3. Crash-course history video: Native Americans and the English
- No notes required, but will be incorporated in timed free write on Friday
Wednesday
1. Finish RAPs - Due for graded whole-class discussion tomorrow!
RAP “The Walam Olum”
RAP “Navajo Origin Legend”
RAP “The Iroquois Constitution” (See Friday of last week for links to documents)
2. In-class analysis of Chief Seattle’s two letters!
Read “Chief Seattle’s Letter” first
Read “Chief Seattle’s 1854 Oration” second
Questions for letters
Compare/contrast the two – be ready to discuss tomorrow!
Thursday
1. Graded whole-class discussion over
“The Walam Olum”, “Navajo Origin Legend”, “Iroquois Constitution”
3 contributions per person expected (5 points each – 15 points total)
Don’t get all your contributions? You can make up 2 of the 3 contributions by writing 1 well-developed paragraph about a discussion point that can earn up to 5 points. 1 paragraph per contribution.
2. Chief Seattle questions are due tomorrow!
Friday
1. Collect any discussion make-up paragraphs
2. Collect RAP sheets (if not done yesterday)
3. Final thoughts on discussion – positives and room for improvement
4. Discuss Chief Seattle
- with a partner for 5 mins
- as a whole class- 5 mins
5. FreeWrite (10 mins) – “What do you want to say about Native Americans and the unit so far?”
6. Begin “America’s Great Indian Nations” documentary if time allows
-Video here
-Accompanying questions here
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Week of 8/14-8/18
Monday
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
1. Roll call
2. Assign seating chart
3. Classroom expectations document: signed and due Friday 8/18
4. Routines and procedures document
5. Assign iLetter/iPoem: due Thursday 8/17
Wednesday
1. Spend a few minutes responding to the following question:
"Take a minute to envision the year ahead of you; what are some goals that you have? (They can be personal, academic, athletic, or otherwise)"
2. Assign textbooks (walking field trip)
3. Assign pre-unit Native American questions: due for discussion on Friday 8/18
4. Introduce website
5. Finish iPoem/iLetter: due tomorrow!
6. Classroom expectations signed and due Friday 8/18!
Thursday
1. Share letters in small groups
-Vote on group bests
-Vote on a class best
2. Grade letters
3. Volunteers to read for +1 extra credit
4. Continue and finish pre-unit Native American questions – due tomorrow for discussion!
5. Classroom expectations sheet signed – due tomorrow!
Friday
1. Collect any remaining classroom expectations sheets – due today!
2. Discuss pre-unit Native American questions - Collect questions at completion of informal discussion – due today!
3. Introduce “how to complete a RAP sheet”
4. Assign RAP from “The Walam Olum”, RAP “Navajo Origin Legend”, RAP “The Iroquois Constitution” – Due for graded whole-class discussion on Wednesday 8/23
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