English 9B Syllabus 2/8-2/23
English 9B
Jane Belton
Syllabus – Trimester II
Monday 2/8
In Class: Close reading quiz. Discuss Act V, scenes 4-6.
Homework: 1) Read and annotate Act V, scenes 7-8. Optional: go to the blog to view some Act 5 scenes from Roman Polanski’s film, Macbeth (10 minute clip). 2) Begin a draft of your book review. Make sure you look at the feedback you received on your last book review. 3) Select your next RWR book for Wednesday 2/10.
Tuesday 2/9
In Class: Discuss Macbeth Act V, scenes 7-8. Wrap up discussion of the play.
Homework: 1) Write a first draft of your book review and bring in a printed out copy to class on Wednesday. 2) Select your next RWR book. You will write down your choice tomorrow.
Wednesday 2/10
In Class: Write down RWR book # 3. Workshop Book Reviews.
Homework: Revise Book Reviews. Make sure to show me a draft if you would like extra feedback from me. Book reviews must be posted to goodreads by Thursday 2/18 at 9am.
Thursday 2/11 – No Class
Friday 2/12
In Class: Book Talks!
Homework: 1) Complete Reflection 8: Macbeth is a character whose attempts to take fate into his own hands and his greed for power drive him to commit immoral acts. While he is at first manipulated/encouraged by his wife (and the three witches), later his own desire to secure his power fuels him. Along the way, he loses close relationships, trust, and respect. At the very end, his downfall seems to serve a lesson for Scotland and for us as readers. For this reflection, you will write about a modern day Macbeth. Who would Macbeth be in our time and what would he do to gain/secure power? Who and what would fuel his actions? What would be the consequences of his actions? In other words, what would he stand to gain/lose? Finally, what do you think we can learn from this “modern Macbeth” character? (at least 2 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 point font). 2) Begin your next RWR book. 3) Revise your book review and post it to goodreads by Thursday 2/18 at 9 am.
Monday 2/15 – Tuesday 2/16 – No Class
Wednesday 2/17
In Class: Reflection 8 due. Introduce final project of trimester. Gather in groups for initial discussion of assigned act.
Homework: Complete Macbeth Project Worksheet # 1. Revise your book review and post it to goodreads by Thursday 2/18 at 9 am.
Thursday 2/18 – No Class — Book reviews due to goodreads by 9am.
Friday 2/19
In Class: Macbeth Project Worksheet # 1 due. Group work: Discuss your assigned act, important shifts, character developments, and significant themes. Select one scene from the assigned act that your group will perform and that you will write about for your essay.
Homework: 1) Review your scene, re-annotate, and complete Macbeth Project Worksheet # 2.
2) Read your next RWR book 3) Review for vocabulary quiz on Friday 2/26.
Monday 2/22
In Class: Macbeth Project Worksheet # 2 due. Close Reading Workshop—thesis statements and organization of ideas.
Homework: 1) Draft the introduction of your essay. The introduction should establish the context for your ideas, include the three main points you plan to make, and have a “working” thesis statement at the very end. Use your ideas from Worksheet # 2, our discussion and rough outline in class, and your group’s discussions as guidance. Bring in a printed version of this introduction and first body paragraph to turn in tomorrow. Set up a meeting with me to discuss your work/ideas further. 2) Read your RWR book # 3 3) Study for vocabulary quiz on Friday 2/26.
Tuesday 2/23
In Class: Typed introductions due. Close reading workshop: Body paragraphs and incorporation and analysis of evidence, citations review.
Homework: 1) Work on writing one of your essay’s body paragraphs. Set up a meeting with me to discuss your work/ideas further. 2) Read your RWR book # 3. 3) Study vocabulary for a quiz on Friday 2/26.