UNIT 2

TOPICS/THEMES

Topic/Theme Intro
Theme/Topic Practice

Thematic Collage

Theme and Topic Rubric
Wife with The Velvet Ribbon Topic/Theme Activity

OTHELLO
Othello Intro Activities

Summaries

Othello Topic Tracker / Theme Activity

Othello: Full Text
Othello Soliloquies + Soliloquy Analysis

Movie Permission Form

INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT

Independent Reading Book Analysis Worksheet
Common Topics

Book Selection Presentation + Book Selection Brochure
Dates
 Book selected: 11/4-5;
Three (3) Topics picked/ 1/2 book finished: 11/15
3/4 book finished: 11/22
Whole novel completed: 12/6 [assessment]

SHORT STORIES and NON-FICTION ARTICLE

Topic-Theme Organizer
Theme Rubric

African American Experience [non-fiction]

Growing Up Black in a White Suburb by Brian Crooks
Growing Up Black in a White Suburb Analysis
Growing Up Black Discussion Reflection\

African Folk Tales
Why People Do Not Live Again After Death
The Night Beauty
The Man Who Took a Water Mother for a Bride
The Story of the Cannibal Mother and Her Children
The Oranges
The Filial Son
Anansi Takes a Ride
Anansi and the Turtle
Anansi Falls into a Trap
How Wisdom Came Into the World
Adzanumee and Her Mother
Things Fall Apart -- The Final Chapter + Things Fall Apart Context

Modern African Stories 

Apollo by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  + Apollo Analysis

How Do You Feel About It by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichei 

Legal Alien by Rutangye Crystal Butungi + Legal Alien Analysis

PROJECT GREENLIGHT
Activity Packet
Green, Yellow, and Red Lights

ESSAY
Essay Organizer
Rubric
Style Rules
Non-Fiction Article Evidence Sheet
Sample Theme Statements
Topics - Similarities and Differences
Synthesis Essay Discussion

REVISION
REQUIRED: STEP ONE
REQUIRED: STEP TWO

LANGUAGE
Mini-Lessons
Cheat Sheet
Practice
Murder Mystery Practice
Relay Race
More Practice

Language

Lessons

HELPFUL STUFF
Verbs + Two Words Verbs
Sentence Fragments
Run On Sentences and Comma Splices
Nouns
Independent and Dependent Clauses


Unit 1 Pre-Test Scores

Tech Time

Log-In Info
Office 365 Instructions + Allow Editing
Google Drive Instructions
Remind (sign-up instructions)

The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner FULL TEXT
Kite Runner Packet and Reading Schedule

Anticipation Guide

Character Traits  More Character Traits
Character Development Packet 

Character List
Background Context
Chapter Summaries
Kite Runner Audio Book [Chapters 1-25]

SIGNPOSTS
Intro Powerpoint
Signpost Guided Notes

DEBATE
Redemption Definition and Criteria
Debate Graphic Organizer -- FILL OUT THIS ONE!
Debate Rules
Debate Rubric -- Blank
Debate Outline
Debate Organizers
Is Vader Redeemed?
Murderer Redeemed? Tedtalk and Your Worst Actions Don't Define You

ARGUMENT PAPER
Articles
I left Westboro – and Now I’m Fighting for Gay Equality
Armed Robbery
Animal Testing
Executioner
Racist Skinhead
Warlord
Research
Redemption Article Graphic Organizer
Article Jigsaw

Paper
Essay Outline
Argument Rubric

MINI-LESSONS

PAPER

Formatting
Write Using the "LITERARY PRESENT TENSE"

Claim

Context w/Examples + Background Context 

Evidence
Explanation
Embedding Evidence

More Than One Piece of Evidence Per Body Paragraph
Transitions

Counter-argument/Rebuttals

Counter-argument/Rebuttal Worksheet

Counter-argument/Rebuttal Powerpoint

Intro Example + Introductions

Conclusions + Conclusion Example

*Works Cited: In-text AND Page

Works Cited Examples

Afghanistan Webquest

Prompt/Instructions

Rubric

Peer Review

HANDOUTS
Sample Handout
Word Doc in Office 365. Share to ascott@d131.org
Possibilities: fill in the blank, true or false, multiple choice, written response, graphic organizer.
Due Tuesday by 3 PM

PERIOD 2
Groups
Period 2 Group 1
Period 2 Group 2
Period 2 Group 3
Period 2 Group 4
Period 2 Group 5
Handouts

Period 2 Group 1

Period 2 Group 2
Period 2 Group 3
Period 2 Group 4
Period 2 Group 5

PERIOD 4
Groups
Period 4 Group 1
Period 4 Group 2
Period 4 Group 3
Period 4 Group 4
Period 4 Group 5
Handouts

Period 4 Group 1

Period 4 Group 2
Period 4 Group 3
Period 4 Group 4
Period 4 Group 5

PERIOD 6
Groups
Period 6 Group 1
Period 6 Group 2
Period 6 Group 3
Period 6 Group 4
Period 6 Group 5
Handouts

Period 6 Group 1

Period 6 Group 2
Period 6 Group 3
Period 6 Group 4
Period 6 Group 5

Self Presentation Project

What to Include
Sample Project

Standards

Speaking and Listening Rubric

Step 1: Grab your ASSIGNED computer number

Step 2: Log into Office 365

Step 3: Create "New Powerpoint"

Step 4: Share document

Title it period.Intro.First and Last Name

Share to ascott@d131.org

Step 5: GO! Tell us about yourself and be creative!!

[1] Name

[2] Background: Places you have lived, culture/traditions, and/or family-friends.
[3] Interests: Jobs, clubs, sports, community service, hobbies, favorite movies/shows/music? 

[4] Three Things That May Surprise People About You
NOTE: Include pictures on each slide 

World Literature Syllabus 2019-20

Syllabus

Electronic Device Policy

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