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Friday, October 24, 2014
Literary Analysis Writing for ESL Students
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ESL English Content October 23 Claim writing
Name_________________________________________
Content
Objective:
Students will practice writing a paragraph about the theme of racism in Of Mice and Men
Language
Objective: Students will work in partners to put the
paragraph in the correct order.
Agenda:
1. Review
the Objectives
2. Work
with partners on putting the paragraph in the correct order.
3. Practice
writing claims with themes.
4. Choose
the theme that you will write about for your essay.
Exit
Ticket:
Finish the Analysis of all of the claims.
Choose which theme you will write your essay
about (friendship or loneliness)
SAMPLE
CLAIM PARAGRAPH ABOUT RACISM
In the novel Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck the theme of racism is presented though the actions of Crooks. The theme is the lesson learned by reader from the novel. There was racism on the ranch because Crooks was not allowed to live or spend time with anyone else on the ranch because he was African American, and he was isolated because of his race. One example from the novel that supports this idea is when Crooks is talking to Lennie about his room and how he can’t play cards with anyone because he is black. One quote that supports this idea is when he says to Lennie, “’Cause I’m black, they play cards in there” (page 69). This quote teaches the reader that Crooks is angry about being left out all of the time. Racism is present because Crooks was not allowed to be with his friends.
In the novel Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck the theme of racism is presented though the actions of Crooks. The theme is the lesson learned by reader from the novel. There was racism on the ranch because Crooks was not allowed to live or spend time with anyone else on the ranch because he was African American, and he was isolated because of his race. One example from the novel that supports this idea is when Crooks is talking to Lennie about his room and how he can’t play cards with anyone because he is black. One quote that supports this idea is when he says to Lennie, “’Cause I’m black, they play cards in there” (page 69). This quote teaches the reader that Crooks is angry about being left out all of the time. Racism is present because Crooks was not allowed to be with his friends.
Three
Different Basic Claims
Claim # 1: There was racism on the ranch because Crooks is
not allowed to live or spend time with anyone else on the ranch because of his
skin color
Evidence: What would one examples from the
book to support this idea be?
One example from the novel that supports this
idea is when Crooks is talking to Lennie about his room and how he can’t play
cards with anyone because he is black. One
quote that supports this idea is when he says to Lennie, “’Cause I’m black,
they play cards in there” (page 69).
Analysis:
This quote teaches the reader that Crooks is
angry about being left out all of the time. Racism is present because Crooks
was not allowed to be with his friends.
Claim # 2: Crooks,
Lennie and Candy are all alone
because of their physical and mental disability; Crooks has an injury on his
back and Lennie is mentally deficient and Candy is an older man
Evidence:
One example from the novel that supports this
idea is when Crooks is talking to Lennie and Candy about their dreams, they are all thinking about
life in another place. One quote that supports
this idea is when he says to Lennie, “
. . . if you guys would want a hand to work for notheting- just keep,
why I’d come an’ lend a hand. I aint so crippled I can’t work like a son-of-a
bittch if I want to.” (page 76)
Analysis:
This quote shows . . .
Claim # 3: George
and Lennie demonstrate a strong friendship
because George looks after and protects Lennie from conflicts.
Evidence: One example from the novel that supports this idea is when George lies about where Lennie ran to after everyone found out he killed Curley’s wife. One quote that supports this idea is when George lies and says, “‘He would of went south’ he said, ‘we come from the north so he would of went south’ ” (page 97).
Analysis:
This quote shows . . .
Version 1 Quinn ESL
ELA Essay Support Literary Analysis Essay
Name_____________________________________________
Introduction
In the novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the theme of
________________ (racism or Loneliness or friendship) appears to show
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(There was racism
on the ranch because Crooks is not allowed to live or spend time with anyone
else on the ranch because of his skin color OR Crooks,
Lennie and Candy are all alone
because of their physical and mental disability; Crooks has an injury on his
back and Lennie is mentally deficient and Candy is an older man OR George and Lennie demonstrate a
strong friendship because George
looks after and protects Lennie from conflicts)
A theme is the lesson that the reader learns
from an idea in the novel. Two examples in the novel that show this theme are
_____________________________________________________________________________________
and
____________________________________________________________________________________
The reader learns
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BODY
PARAGRAPH ONE
Claim: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Evidence:
One example from the book that supports this
idea is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One quote from the book that supports this idea
is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Analysis:
This quote teaches the reader that
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BODY
PARAGRAPH TWO
Claim:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Evidence:
Another example from the book that supports
this idea is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Another quote from the book that supports this
idea
is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Analysis:
This quote teaches the reader that
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Version 2 Quinn ESL
ELA Essay Support Literary Analysis Essay
Name_____________________________________________________
In the novel Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck the theme of ____________________
is presented though the actions of _______________. The theme is
the lesson learned by reader from the novel. There
was __________________________________
on the ranch because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________One example from the novel that supports this idea is
when _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
One quote that supports this idea is when _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Page
#______). This quote teaches the reader __________________________________________________________________
Friday, October 17, 2014
Captains of Industry Presentation ESL SS 8th Grade
Content Objective: Students will read about their captain of
industry and create a poster presentation about the most important ideas.
Language Objective: Students will read and annotate their packet
of information, and select the key ideas for the poster.
Agenda:
1. Review the objectives (day 1)
2. Review assignment and rubric
(day 1)
3. Group annotations and
reading (everybody reads something, everybody annotates something) (day 1)
4. Poster creations (everybody
writes something, everybody says something) (days 2-3)
5. Presentations and Feedback
Forms (days 3-4)
Poster Requirements
Name of Captain of Industry
Years alive
3 Key vocabulary words
3 key facts
2
images
Name: ______________________
QUINN
ENGLISH
@quinnenglish200
|
Captains of the Industry
Presentation
Project Rubric
|
25
|
20-15
|
15-10
|
9
& below
|
Knowledge
of Topic
|
Student
demonstrated an excellent understanding of their Captain of the industry Was detailed, thorough and able to answer
questions with full explanations.
|
Student
demonstrated a good understanding of their
Captain of the industry Was fairly detailed and was reasonably able to
field questions on the topic.
|
Student
was uncomfortable with topic and not fully prepared. Was able to answer only
basic questions.
|
Student
does not have grasp of topic, is unable to answer questions due to poor
research
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Poster
Guide Graphics / Design
|
Text was minimal,
used as talking points only. Guided presenter through presentation
easily while maintaining good eye contact with audience. Pictures/images supported text & content
very well. Very visually appealing!
|
Little
heavy in text, but was still a good guide for presenter without much distraction.
Maintained eye contact with audience most of the time. Pictures and graphics
used to support content.
Was
visually appealing.
|
Somewhat
heavy in text, creating a temptation to read too often, and minimizing eye
contact with audience Pictures and graphics were occasionally used.
|
Very
heavy in text. Information was read
instead of presented. Little effort made.
|
Presentation
Skills
|
Student
projected voice, spoke clearly and confidently.
Body
language, posture, facial expressions and smile all projected a professional,
energetic and very confident presenter. Presenter held audience attention
very well
|
Student
projected voice, spoke clearly and confidently.
Body
language, posture, facial expressions and smile all projected a professional,
energetic and confident presenter. Presenter held audience attention most of
the time
|
Some
speaking skills were used, but need to practice all to keep audience engaged
throughout the presentation.
|
Need
to work on use of voice control, projection, tone to keep audience interested
and engaged.
Personal
presentation lacked in projecting any confidence or professionalism.
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Conventions
of Grammar
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· Control of grammar
is evident.
· Correct verb tense
is used
· Control of sentence
structure and punctuation is evident.
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· Control of grammar
is somewhat evident.
· Correct verb tense
is used most of the time
· Control of sentence
structure and punctuation is somewhat evident.
|
· Minimal control of
grammar.
· Verb tense is
rarely correct
· Minimal control of
sentence structure and punctuation
|
· Verb tense is not
correct
· No control of sentence structure and punctuation
|
Feedback Form
Name______________________________________________________________
Name of
Presenter________________________________________________
- In the area of knowledge of the Captain of the Industry ________________________________ (name)should receive ___________________
points because . . . .
- Something the student did well was . . .
- Something the student needs to improve on . . .
- In the area of knowledge of presentation skills ________________________________ (name) should
receive ___________________ points because . . .
i.
Something
the student did well was . . .
ii.
Something
the student needs to improve on . . .
- Questions ideas for the presenter
(Choose one
question to ask):
- What did you find most interesting about the captain
of the industry?
- If you had more time, what would you add?
- What is the most important thing to remember about
this captain of the industry?
- (Create your own . . .
.)
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Macbeth Lesson Close Read and Claim Writing
NAME________________________________________________
DO NOW: Let’s review Scene III (p. 28)
1.
What
words of caution does Banquo speak to Macbeth about the witches prophecies?
(iii, 120-127)
2.
Despite the good fortune foretold to him by the
witches, why is Macbeth not feeling so good? (iii, 130-142)
3.
A:CLAIM:
LEADERSHIP: Under
the influence of unchecked power, Macbeth takes actions that have serious and
devastating consequences for himself and for other characters in the play. http://www.paperstarter.com/macbeth.htm
Scene IV (p. 40)
CLOSE READ (Read multiple times, annotate, Connect to literary elements or
themes, create discussion questions)
“The
Prince of Cumberland! Tha tis a step
on
which I must fall dow, or else o’er-leap
For
in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires!
Let
not light see my black and deep desires:
The
eye wink at the hand; yet let that be
Which
they eye fears, when it is done, to see.
(I.iv.49-54).
Scene V (p. 44)
12. After
reading Macbeth’s letter, summarize what Lady Macbeth worries will keep her
husband from achieving the honors the witches predicted for him? (v, 14-29)
13. After
the messenger leaves, summarize what Lady Macbeth wishes for in her soliloquy?
(v, 40-53)
14. Upon
Macbeth’s arrival and announcement that Duncan will arrive tonight, what does
Lady Macbeth declare must be done to the King? (v, 59-68)
B: CLAIM:
LEADERSHIP: Lady Macbeth becomes even more bloodthirsty than her husband,
and she encourages him to use his power to perpetrate violence against others.
http://www.paperstarter.com/macbeth.htm
CLOSE READ (Read
multiple times, annotate, Connect to literary elements or themes, create
discussion questions)
Lady Macbeth: The
raven himself is hoarse
That croaks the fatal
entrance of Duncan
Under my battlements.
Come, you spirits
That tend on mortal
thoughts, unsex me here,
And fill me from the crown
to the toe top-full
Of direst
cruelty! Make think my blood
Stop up th’ access
and passage to remorse,
That no compunctious visiting
of nature
Shake my fell
purpose, nor keep peace between
the effect and it! Come to my woman’s breasts,
And take my milk for
gall, you murdering ministers
Wherever in your sightless
substances
You wait on nature’s
mischief! Come, thick night,
And oak the in the
dunnest smoke of hell,
That my keen knife
see not the would it makes
Nor heaven peep
through the blanket of the dark,
To cry “Hold, hold!’
(I.v.38-53)
View it: http://youtu.be/4x0T_1tLpi4
HW: MY BIG CAMPUS
DISCUSSION # 31
Write a paragraph using Claim A or Claim B as
your first sentence analyzing Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. Use a quote from the
text to support your thinking.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Cutting Edge Education Using Ipads as a Literacy tool at the HS level: Transcendentalist Ipad Activity
NAME___________
Ford Quinn English 11
Transcendentalist iPad Project
Use
1. The ideas from the transcendentalist video, http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/transcendentalism-impact-on-american-literature.html#lesson
2. Class notes, class discussion, the readings from 3/5/16 http://media.collegeboard.com/sbo/pdf/cb_sb_ela_miu_L6_U5_activity2_SE_v2.pdf?__gda__=1394121614_4860edfd548b53dfb30bbc5640078d4e
3. The Excerpted works of Whitman, Emerson and Thoreau, and
the chart that was filled out in class 3/6/15 http://www.mybigcampus.com/groups/quinn-english-11---1147758/group_wallposts
To CREATE
1.
Create a Prezi- visual and text
analysis of one of the selected works and make a connection to Chris.
OR
2.
Create an original 20-30 line poem
emulating one of the writers studied (Emerson, Thoreau, or Whitman) present a
poetry slam and capture it in video format.
OR
3. Create a 1 minute "confessional"
video analysis of one of the writers and make a connection to Chris.
EXTENSION
ACTIVITIES
1.
Create a
school appropriate Twitter account and follow @quinnenglish200, good reads, nytimes,
satword of the day, grammargirl, retweet one of my posts and read one of my
retweeted articles
2.
Open 3d
timeline app and begin to create a timeline of events in Chris’ life based on
the events revealed in Into the Wild
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