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English 9 & 10 Girls/ Boys M. Thomas Mon. Oct. 1 - Tue. Oct. 2

English 9 & 10 Girls M. Thomas Mon. Oct 1 Theme & author’s choice

From which standard is today’s learning taken? • Type the standard in below: • 9 -10. RI. KID. 1 Analyze what the text says explicitly and draw inferences; cite the strongest, most compelling textual evidence to support conclusions. • 9 -10. RI. KID. 2 Determine theme of a text and analyze its development; provide an objective or critical summary. • 9 -10. RL. CS. 5 Analyze how an author's choices concerning text structure, plot structure, and/or time manipulation create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise. • TODAY’S TASK: Find theme in the text, “Lamb to the Slaughter. ” Analyze the plot and its effect on mystery in a graphic organizer. Then, Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims.

Questions (be sure to read the definitions for each level to make sure your question causes students to perform at the intended level – T 3, T 4, T 5, and T 6 are addressed with questions) Question Level Write the question(s) you will ask from this level of Bloom’s? Knowledge Comprehension How does Mary Maloney's status as a housewife affect her feelings towards her husband, both before and after learning of his betrayal? Application What part of the lesson will this happen? What questioning strategy will you use when you ask this question? Bellwork Rapid Fire Bellwork Rapid fire Analysis Mary Maloney only decides to cover up the murder after thinking of her unborn baby. In the context of this short story, how does fear drive action? Frontloading Cold call Analysis In your opinion, what is another way Mary Maloney could have resolved her conflict with her husband? Reading Hot seat Synthesis In the text, Mary Maloney takes many different actions and experiences many different emotions. Overall, what kind of person would you say she is? How is she complex? Frontloading Cold call Synthesis In the context of this short story, what drives Reading Hot seat

Bellwork 1. You can always tell what theme of a story is by a. researching where the author wrote the story b. Reading carefully until you find where the author states it c. Putting the main ideas together d. Examing the words and actions of the characters 2. What is the difference between the main idea and theme of a story? a. There is no difference. Theme and Main Idea are the same thing. b. A story has one main idea and has three themes c. The main idea is what the story is mostly about. The theme is a universal message you take away from the story d. The author will tell you theme. You have to guess what the main idea is. 3. What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views? a. entertainment b. point of view c. climax d. mystery

Bellwork 1. You can always tell what theme of a story is by a. b. c. d. 2. What is the difference between the main idea and theme of a story? a. There is no difference. Theme researching where and Main Idea are the same the author wrote thing. story b. A story has one main idea and Reading carefully has three themes until you find where c. The main idea is what the story the author states it is mostly about. The theme is a Putting the main universal message you take ideas together away from the story Examining the d. The author will tell you the words and actions of theme. You have to guess what the characters the main idea is. 3. What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views? a. entertainment b. point of view c. climax d. mystery 1. D 2. C 3. B

Connection • Today, you will learn: How to identify theme and analyze the author’s choice in a text • Today’s Text: “Romeo and Juliet, Act 1” and “Lamb to the Slaughter” • Today’s Task: Find theme in the text, “Lamb to the Slaughter. ” Analyze the plot and its effect on mystery in a graphic organizer. Then, Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims.

Frontloading: How to identify theme 1. Note the plot of the work: • Write down the main literary elements: plot, characterization, setting, tone, language style, etc. • What were the conflicts in the work? • What was the most important moment in the work? • Does the author resolve the conflict? • How did the work end?

Frontloading: How to identify theme 2. Identify the subject of the work: • If you were to tell a friend what the work of literature was about, how would you describe that? • What would you say is the topic?

Frontloading: How to identify theme 3. Who is the protagonist (the main character)? • How does he or she change? • Does the protagonist affect other characters? • How does this character relate to others?

Frontloading: How to identify theme 4. Assess the author's point of view: • Determine the author's view toward the characters and the choices they make. • What might be the author's attitude toward the resolution of the main conflict? • What message might the author be sending us? • This message is theme. You may find clues in the language used, in quotes from main characters, or in the final resolution of the conflicts.

Frontloading: How to identify author’s choice • The author's word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and sentence arrangement all work together to establish mood, images, and meaning in the text. • Wording and phrasing can tell us about emotions in the scene, the setting, and characters. ****Consider the differences between the following sentences: He's passed away. He's sleeping with the fishes. He died. He's gone to meet his Maker. He kicked the bucket.

Reading “Romeo and Juliet, Act 1” and “Lamb to the Slaughter” 9 minutes 7 minutes 8 minutes 3 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes 4 minutes TIME IS UP! 2 minutes 1 minute

Tiered Tasks Tier TIME IS UP! 3 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute Allotted Time Who will begin with this task? Task Tier #1 7 minutes Missed all of bellwork Define theme and its purpose using the 75 Common Themes handout Tier #2 8 minutes Missed 1 -2 of bellwork Locate one possible theme in the text by doing a scavenger hunt of themes posted around the room and explain your choice Today’s Task 15 minutes Everyone Find theme in the text, “Lamb to the Slaughter. ” Analyze the plot and its effect on mystery in a graphic organizer. Then, Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims. Writing Assignment 20 minutes Everyone Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims

Tiered Tasks Tier 6 minutes 7 minutes TIME IS UP! 5 minutes 4 minutes 3 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute Allotted Time Who will begin with this task? Task Tier #1 7 minutes Missed all of bellwork Define theme and its purpose Tier #2 8 minutes Missed 1 -2 of bellwork Locate one possible theme in the text by doing a scavenger hunt of themes posted around the room and explain your choice Today’s Task 15 minutes Everyone Find theme in the text, “Lamb to the Slaughter. ” Analyze the plot and its effect on mystery in a graphic organizer. Then, Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims. Writing Assignment 20 minutes Everyone Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims

Tiered Tasks Tier #2 Allotted Time Who will begin with this task? 8 minutes Missed 1 -2 of bellwork 8 minutes 6 minutes 7 minutes TIME IS UP! 5 minutes 4 minutes 3 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute Task Locate one possible theme in the text by doing a scavenger hunt of themes posted around the room and explain your choice Today’s Task 15 minutes Everyone Find theme in the text, “Lamb to the Slaughter. ” Analyze the plot and its effect on mystery in a graphic organizer. Writing Assignment Find theme in the text, “Lamb to the Slaughter. ” Analyze the plot and its effect on mystery in a graphic organizer. Then, Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims. Enrichment 20 minutes Everyone Until the bell sounds Early Finishers Achieve 3000, Nitrotype, or No Red Ink You must show teacher your score or completion to receive credit. .

Tiered Tasks Tier Allotted Time Who will begin with this task? 9 minutes 12 minutes 8 minutes 14 minutes 6 minutes 11 minutes 10 minutes 7 minutes TIME IS UP! 5 minutes 4 minutes 3 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute 15 minutes Task Today’s Task 15 minutes Everyone Find theme in the text, “Lamb to the Slaughter. ” Analyze the plot and its effect on mystery in a graphic organizer. Then, Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims. Writing Assignment Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims Enrichment 20 minutes Everyone Until the bell sounds Early Finishers Achieve 3000, Nitrotype, or No Red Ink You must show teacher your score or completion to receive credit. .

Tiered Tasks Tier Writing Assignment Enrichment Allotted Time Who will begin with this task? 20 minutes Everyone Until the bell sounds Early Finishers 9 minutes 12 minutes 13 minutes 17 minutes 8 minutes 14 minutes 6 minutes 11 minutes 10 minutes 16 minutes 18 minutes 7 minutes TIME IS UP! 5 minutes 20 minutes 4 minutes 3 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute 15 minutes Task Write a summary based on your inferences of theme of love and death in this text with “Romeo and Juliet” using textual evidence to support your claims Achieve 3000, Nitrotype, or No Red Ink You must show teacher your score or completion to receive credit. .

Why is this important? 3 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute TIME IS UP! Understanding the key points the writer of any document (i. e. contracts, applications) is attempting to express is important to comprehending what you are reading.