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Mitchell - Literature & Composition 3

Instructor
Ms. Carrie Mitchell
Department
Language Arts
Terms
2019-2020 School Year


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Course Description

 

Class Title:

Literature & Composition 3

Code:

HLA370

Text:

See Literature Scope & Sequence

Rating:

5

Prerequisite:

Lit/Comp 1 and 2 highly recommended

Grade:

10­-12

Fees:

None

Max:

15

Can be repeated? Yes

Description: This class is designed to integrate literature and writing for the upper high school student and prepare students for college writing. With whole book studies as the starting point, students in this class will explore the key components of literature, as well as investigate the historical and cultural context of each core work. Students will develop and refine their reading comprehension strategies and their ability to think critically about literature. In addition, reading selections will also provide a springboard for writing exercises and the development of formal essays through which students will explore writing techniques, sentence structure, and grammar. Literature selections will be determined at the beginning of the year, selected from our Literature Scope and Sequence found at the back of this catalog. Note: This class is designed so that students can take it two years in a row, with alternating book lists each year. We recommend students take Lit/Comp 3 as a sophomore if they plan to take AP Lang and AP Lit their junior and senior years.

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Homework Due Thursday, March 12, 2020

1. Please read Chapters 1-5 of The Grapes of Wrath  and add informal notes to your Big Idea as things come up. You may not get a lot, but you should get some!  These can be in the form of cited direct quotes and paraphrases or summaries (just note the chapter # for those).
 
2. Look at these items about Steinbeck's "new method" of fictional technique:
3. Complete this: GoW Activity #1.

Agenda for Thursday, February 27, 2020

Macbeth

        Test

        If time, work on Essay. Rough Drafts due Tuesday, March 3, for editing (if desired).

Homework Due Th, Feb. 27, 2020

Macbeth
        Essay Information Due Thursday, March 5, 2020.
            If you want me to edit it prior to your turning it in, share a COMPLETE MLA-
            FORMATTED DRAFT with me by Tuesday, March 3, at 9 a.m.
        Test
            Know/Understand
                    Characters and Motivations
                    Main Plot Points
                    Conflicts & Resolutions
                    Symbols & Themes
                    Shakespeare's Style & Techniques

Agenda for Thurs, Feb 20, 2020

Macbeth

        Share thesis statements and brainstorm ideas for evidence

        Act IV Quiz. Go to kahoo.it.com and sign in with PIN on big screen

        Act V

                Let's finish this happy play: Roles!

Homework Due Thurs, Feb 20, 2020

Macbeth
    Please review Act IV so that you understand its important plot points and character
        reveals. There will be a short quiz. :)
    Begin thinking of a topic for an analytical paper on this play that might use this as a
        thesis sentence: Of the many strong contrasts in Shakespeare's classic tragedy Macbeth            the one that presents the most _______ is that between ______ and ______.
        Write a thesis for your potential paper and be prepared to share that with the class.
 

Agenda for Thurs, Feb 13, 2020

Macbeth

        Act III

            Share HW writing

        Act IV

            In trios, study an assigned scene.  Decide what to summarize, what to act out, and how             to show it all on a graphic organizer. Present to class.

Homework Due Thursday, February 13, 2020

Macbeth Midway Writing Assignment
        Choice 1: Doctor, Doctor
            Chose any major character and write up a visit he/she might have had recently with a
            doctor of some kind. Why did s/he go in? What did the doctor discover? What does the
            doctor recommend? Attempt to make this look like an authentic modern medical                    report.
        Choice 2: Pay Me, Please
            Complete an expense report for one of the murderers that he would submit to     
            Macbeth. This should include purchases necessary for the job, such as parking, meals,
            lodging, equipment, etc., and explanations for each item. Attempt to make this look
            like an authentic modern expense report.
        Choice 3: Dear Husband
            Write a letter to one of the play's dearly departeds from his wife, assuming that
            the wife hasn't heard what has befallen her husband. Establish and maintain an
            appropriate tone of concern, anger, nonchalance, etc., and make it look authentic
            to the time.

Homework due Thursday, January 30, 2020

Please finish Act I of Macbeth and answer the question for each scene on your copy of this: Act I: Questions.
 
Yes, Shakespeare is hard to read, but even so, I would recommend that you not use the 'no fear' side unless you absolutely are lost and need a booster.  Don't rely on it too much!
 
And, if you want to watch the act, here is a video: Macbeth Video: Act I.  Please note: Often directors choose to  omit lines for various reasons as is the case here...but still, kind of interesting to follow along with the actors as they deliver their lines.

Homework Due Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

Please read about the characters in Macbeth on pages ix, x and xi of your No Fear copy,
And read the part of this that discusses four influences on this play (pages 11-13: Macbeth Study Guide.  Look through the whole document and read other parts as desired. The pictures are great and so is that title font!

Agenda for Th, Jan 16, 2020

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce

        Make sure your three answers are shared with me (from: Owl Creek Bridge Questions)

          Discussion 

                1.  Did the story's ending surprise you?

                2.  Who/what is the story's protagonist and antagonist?

                3.  How do the flashbacks add to /detract from the effectiveness of the story?

                4.  When, if ever, did you feel sympathy for Farquhar?  

Shakespeare Review - Trios Teach Us:

                1.   Structure of a Shakespearean Tragedy (CE/KH/MK)

                2.   Iambic Pentameter (JC/BM/RF)

                3.   Blank Verse/Rhymed Iambic Pentameter/Prose (EE/MG/AG)

MacBeth!

                Check out play and check out play

                Make a copy of this: Macbeth Contrasts

Agenda for Th, Dec 12, 2019

Thursday, December 12, 2019
The Scarlet Letter
    Please make sure that your essay is shared with me by 11:59 p.m.  Late essays won't be             scored.
    Turn in books
    LIT COMP 3 F19  Scarlet Letter Final Test: No books, no notes, no collaboration, no googling!