• Find your seat, arranged alphabetically.• Pick up one copy of each item on the front table, including a folder. Put your first and last name on the tab of the folder IN PENCIL.

• Begin working on the student survey and reading over the syllabus.

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Catalyst 1/21

Objectives:1. Identify the elements of the classroom culture.2. Determine the central idea or purpose of a critical

text.

• Have student survey/signed syllabus agreement sheet out on your desk

• Pick up sheets from the front of the room• Copy objectives in Catalyst section of binder

• Look over archetypes PowerPoint slides from last night

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Catalyst 1/22

Objectives:1. Identify archetypes and apply them to specific

texts.2. Evaluate source reliability and gather preliminary

research sources.

1st Block Groups:1. Ori, Shanice, Isabelle, Nieza2. Jake, Karin, Hector, Lovejit3. Cameron B., Deaunte, Thomas, Brad4. Brittany, Nick, Simone, Rhett5. Jasper, Elliott, Robert, Kenzie6. Timothy, Cameron H., Mateo, Jenna7. Logan, Jayla, Marconi, Alexander

2nd Block Groups:1. Elijah, Morgan C., Tage, Lex2. Ariana, Lexi, Jin3. Jake, Jordan, Morgan I., Maddie4. Baylee, Destiny, Nyasia5. Matthew, Mya, Hayley, Srujana6. Ariel, Hunter, Billy, Jaylun7. Carlos, Laila, Akyra, Anthony

• Turn in topic/evaluation sheet at the front.• Pick up copies from the front.• Copy objectives/homework.• Read and annotate (to the best of your ability) the article on Troy.

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Catalyst 1/26

Objectives:1. Identify and apply archetypes to specific stories

(fairy tales).2. Use textual support to justify archetype

classification.3. Evaluate peer research sources list for credibility

and usefulness.

• Copy down today’s objectives in your notebook and homework in your agenda.

• Study (alone or in pairs) for 5 MINUTES before the Archetypes Quiz.

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Catalyst 1/28

Objectives:1. Identify themes and archetypes in a mythical fairy

tale.2. Analyze how figurative language, point-of-view,

and characterization help develop a theme in a poem.

3. Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a modern audience.

When you finish with the quiz:1. Turn it in at the front2. Grab a Mythology book from the front

shelf3. Continue reading “Cupid & Psyche”

and working on the organizer from yesterday.

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Catalyst 1/29

1. Turn in homework at the front and copy objectives into notebook.

2. Write down homework in agenda.

3. Article of the Week: Write the vocabulary in context FIRST (what do you think the word means?) then raise your hand so I can check before you find the actual definitions• Analyze how figurative language, point-of-view, and

characterization help to develop a theme in a poem.• Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a

modern audience.• Gather and organize information from various

academic research sources.

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Catalyst 1/30

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.

3. Article of the Week: Constructed response – provide textual evidence and why that evidence is important to support the given topic sentence and conclusion

• Compare and contrast depictions of the abduction of Helen in different artistic mediums.

• Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a modern audience.

• Gather and organize information from various academic research sources.

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1. Grab copies from the front table.2. Copy objectives into notebook.3. Write down homework in agenda.4. Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Choosing the

Right Word”)

Objectives:• Compare and contrast depictions of the

abduction of Helen in different artistic mediums.

• Examine how a poet transforms ancient text for a modern audience.

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1. Grab copies from the front table.2. Copy objectives into notebook.3. Write down homework in agenda.4. Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Synonyms” and

“Antonyms”)

Objective:Trace the development of a character to analyze

his/her role in an epic.

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1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.

Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Completing the Sentence” 1-10)

Objective:•Trace the development of a character to analyze

his/her role in an epic.•Determine how to best organize research

information into an outline.

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1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.

Vocabulary, Unit 1 (“Completing the Sentence” 11-20)

Objective:•Trace the development of a character to analyze

his/her role in an epic.•Determine how to best organize research

information into an outline.

Catalyst 2/6Catalyst 2/61. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.

STUDYYou may buddy-study for FIVE MINUTES

Objectives:•Trace the development of a character to analyze

his/her role in an epic.•Determine methods for brainstorming and

creating a thesis and topic sentences.

When you finish with the quiz:

When you finish with the quiz:

• Keep reading Iliad, Book 3 and annotating.

• Look over topic sentence handout and highlight important details.

• Keep reading Iliad, Book 3 and annotating.

• Look over topic sentence handout and highlight important details.

Catalyst 2/9Catalyst 2/91. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.

Article of the Week:Just read and annotate article

Objectives:•Trace the development of a character to analyze

his/her role in an epic.•Determine methods for brainstorming and

creating a thesis and topic sentences.

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Catalyst 2/10

1. Turn in Outline at the front.2. Copy objectives into notebook.3. Write down homework in agenda.

Article of the Week:Vocabulary in Context (write what you

THINK it means then look up actual definition; put number you

got correct on Data sheet

Objectives:•Examine the use of characterization and different

perspectives in the aftermath of the Trojan War.•Analyze the role of mood and tone in developing theme.

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Catalyst 2/11

1. Take out all three Iliad excerpts for me to check annotations.

2. Copy objectives into notebook.3. Write down homework in agenda.

Article of the Week:EOC Multiple Choice Questions

Objectives:•Examine the use of characterization and different

perspectives in the aftermath of the Trojan War.•Analyze the role of mood and tone in developing theme.

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Catalyst 2/12

1. Turn in Archetypes scrapbook in white bin below.

2. Copy objectives into notebook.3. Write down homework in agenda.4. Fill out individual group evaluations (on back of

Archetypes scrapbook directions) and turn it in.5. Then begin working on AoW Constructed

Response. I’ve given you the evidence and elaboration. YOU write the thesis and conclusion sentences. Then turn THAT in.

Objectives:• Read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for meaning.• Compare and contrast use of literary devices in

achieving author’s purpose.

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Catalyst 2/19

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.3. Have rough draft on desk for me to check.

If you do not have an attached WC page, you automatically lose 3 points.

4. Copy my notes from your Article of the Week into your data sheet (CR score and actual notes).

5. Review rules/structure of Constructed Responses.

Objectives:• Evaluate peer writing and make suggestions for

improvement.• Determine the central argument of a text and how it’s

supported with evidence.• Analyze the use of literary devices in developing poetic

themes.

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Catalyst 2/20

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.3. Read the “Daedalus” myth in the

Mythology book on page 186 and answer first two questions from handout

Objectives:• Read fiction and poetry for meaning.• Compare and contrast the use of literary devices in

achieving author’s purpose.• Examine the development of theme across literary and

artistic mediums.

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Catalyst 2/23

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.3. Put all belongings (including cell

phones) at the back of the classroom.

4. You have 5 minutes to study. You will need a #2 pencil.

Objectives:• Evaluate prose, poetry, and nonfiction

using literary terms and concepts.

When you finish with the test:1. Bring both parts to me.2. Pick up and work on

Socrates’ Apology.

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Catalyst 2/24

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in agenda.3. Vocabulary, Unit 2 (Choosing the

Right Word)

Objectives:• Determine theme and author’s purpose.• Evaluate the impact of repetition,

imagery, onomatopoeia, and musical/rhythmic devices in developing a text’s message.

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Catalyst 2/25

1. Take your student folder and keep it at your desk. Put all research materials inside.

2. Turn in final draft with rubric stapled to the top.

3. Copy objectives into notebook.4. Write down homework in agenda.5. Vocabulary, Unit 2 (Synonyms AND

Antonyms) Objectives:• Evaluate the impact of literary devices in

developing the message of a text.• Analyze characterization and use of archetypes in

an African epic.

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Catalyst 2/27

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in

agenda.3. Vocabulary, Unit 2 (Completing

the Sentence)

Objective:• Analyze characterization and use of

archetypes in an African epic.

Homework: Modernized African tale Due: Wednesday, March 4Directions: Consider the African folk tales we read this week (trickster, dilemma, chain, and poem). Create your own modernized version of one of those tales. Look back at the organization of each and make sure you have included the traits required for your chosen method. (For example, your modern dilemma tale must include a question at the end that invites the reader to ponder the moral or lesson. Or your poem should be written with the intention of pumping people up!)

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Catalyst 3/2

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in

agenda.3. STUDY for Vocabulary, Unit 2

quiz (5 MINUTES).Objectives:

• Analyze characterization and use of archetypes in an African epic.

• Determine themes and cultural messages derived from a text.

When you finish with the quiz:Continue reading Things Fall Apart.

Dialectical journal is due TOMORROW.

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Catalyst 3/3

1. Copy objectives into notebook.2. Write down homework in

agenda.3. Turn in Things Fall Apart

dialectical journal at the front.Objectives:

• Examine literary devices and cultural messages in an African epic.

• Analyze student data and determine methods for improvement.