Weekly Schedule 3/28 - 4/1

Monday: 3/28
IC: I will distribute copies of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, and collect any copies of Lord of the Flies that are still checked out. We'll take a look at the reading schedule together, and then I'll pass out copies of the reading guide for the first reading selection. We'll talk about quotation identification expectations. Finally, you will take some introductory notes about the novel.
Materials: Bring your copy of Lord of the Flies to turn in (unless you already did), and class notes.
HW: Complete the Part One Reading Guide by Friday, 4/1.

Tuesday: 3/29 - Happy birthday, Megan!
IC: We'll go over an introduction to Lessons Nine and Ten Vocabulary - test on Wednesday, 4/6.
Materials: Bring your vocabulary book, class notes, Part One Reading Guide, and copy of Great Expectations.
HW: Complete the Part One Reading Guide by Friday, 4/1.

Wednesday: 3/30
IC: You'll complete Writer's Notebook Entry #9. Then you'll have some class time to read and work on the Part One Reading Guide.
Materials: Bring your class notes, copy of Great Expectations, Part One Reading Guide, and Writer's Notebook Entries.
HW: Complete the Part One Reading Guide by Friday, 4/1.

Thursday: 3/31
IC: You'll work together to complete a Lesson Nine Vocabulary Review Exercise, then we'll review Lessons Nine and Ten together. We'll finish by going over a parts of speech exercise from the text of Great Expectations. Hopefully, you'll have some extra time in class to work on your Reading Guide.
Materials: Bring your vocabulary book, copy of Great Expectations, and Part One Reading Guide.
HW: Complete the Part One Reading Guide by Friday, 4/1.

Friday: 4/1
IC: You will complete a quote identification reading quiz over pages 3-53 of Great Expectations. After you complete the quiz, we'll discuss the reading, using the Part One Reading Guide. Finally, I will distribute the Part Two Reading Guide.
Materials: Bring your class notes, completed Part One Reading Guide, and copy of Great Expecations.
HW: Complete the Part Two Reading Guide by Tuesday, 4/5.

Saturday: 4/2 - Happy birthday, Madison!

Great Expectations Reading Schedule

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Reading Schedule: Be sure to read the following selections by the dates listed below. Remember to expect a brief reading quiz over each selection on the date listed. **Since this is an ongoing assignment, you are responsible for keeping up with the reading schedule regardless of absences. This means that even if you are absent on a day before reading is due, you are still responsible for the reading quiz on the day you return. Be prepared so that you can learn as much as possible in class each day.

Volume One
Friday, 4/1 - pages 3-53
Tuesday, 4/5 - pages 53-93
Friday, 4/8 - pages 93-133
Tuesday, 4/12 - pages 133-160

Volume Two
Friday, 4/15 - pages 163-196
Tuesday, 4/19 - pages 196-253
Friday, 4/22 - pages 253-285
Tuesday, 4/26 - pages 285-324

Volume Three
Tuesday, 5/3 - pages 327-366
Friday, 5/6 - pages 366-403
Tuesday, 5/10 - pages 404-447
Friday, 5/13 - pages 448-484

Special Assembly Schedule for Thursday, 3/17

6:40 - 7:30 Zero Hour
7:35 - 8:20 1st Period
8:25 - 9:10 2nd Period
9:15 - 10:00 3rd Period
10:05 - 10:40 Assembly
10:45 - 11:30 4th Period
11:35 - 12:25 5a/1st Lunch
12:30 - 1:20 5b/2nd Lunch
1:25 - 2:10 6th Period
2:15 - 3:00 7th Period

Weekly Schedule 3/14 - 3/17

**This week, we'll look at three different critical perspectives on William Golding's Lord of the Flies. As we study each school of literary theory, I'll provide you with essential questions for the application of the theories. You'll be responsible for applying the information to the text of Lord of the Flies.**

Monday: 3/14
IC: We'll begin with a brief review of the concept of literary critical practices. Then we'll revisit psychoanalytic literary theory. You'll take some notes on the theory as we discuss its elements. I'll provide you with essential questions for the application of psychoanalytic theory to a text.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
HW: Apply the essential questions to the text of Lord of the Flies, adding ideas to your notes.

Tuesday: 3/15
IC: I will present archetypal literary theory. You'll take some notes on the theory as we discuss its elements and guiding ideas. Finally, I will challenge you with essential questions for the application of archetypal theory.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
HW: Apply the essential questions to the text of Lord of the Flies, adding ideas to your notes.

Wednesday: 3/16
IC: I will present Marxist literary theory. You'll take some notes on the theory as we discuss its elements and guiding ideas. I will present you with essential questions for the application of the theory.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
HW: Apply the essential questions to the text of Lord of the Flies, adding ideas to your notes.

Thursday: 3/17 - Special Assembly Schedule for Spring Sports Kick-Off
IC: Today we'll bring all of your work and information together! I will place you in a group and assign one of the three critical theories we've looked at this week. Your task will include conducting a group review of the theory and discussing the application of the theory to Lord of the Flies. You will share ideas with the class about the application of your assigned critical perspective. You must work together to craft a meaningful thesis statement that reflects your application of your assigned critical theory to the text. This thesis statement is due at the end of class.
Materials: Bring your class notes and copy of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.


Friday: 3/18 - No school: teacher work day! - Happy birthday, Alyssa!

CSAP Schedule

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