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I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS & “A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY” Day 1 • Analysis Reflection • Bellringer: Vocab #1 • Intro to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings • Brainstorm/Unit Agenda
GATSBY ANALYSIS REFLECTION • How did your analysis turn out? • Are you pleased with the product? • What effect do you hope to have on your reader? • What techniques did you utilize to evoke this intended response?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings VOCABULARY #1 1. Calamitous: disastrous 2. Rancor: resentment (bitter and long-lasting) 3. Tedious: wearisome; boring 4. Heinous: wicked 5. Disenchanted: stripped of false beliefs; disillusioned 6. Impudent: rude; disrespectful 7. Detest: to dislike strongly; hate
MEET MAYA ANGELOU
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Alliteration Imagery Onomatopoeia Personification Symbolism Hyperbole Repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together Use of language to evoke a picture or concrete sensation of a person, thing, place, or experience Use of a word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning Figure of speech in which an object is given human feelings, thoughts, attitudes, etc. Person, place, thing, or event that has meaning in itself but also stands for something more than itself Figure of speech that uses incredible exaggeration, or overstatement, for effect
Freewrite: Best-Loved Books
“Reading” Narrative Write about a moment related to reading or books that is/was important to you. (In this class, we share a common culture of literacy, but you may choose another element of your culture/self-identity if you prefer. ) Choose an incident (or a series of events, a person who influenced you, etc. ) that captures your own perception of yourself as a reader (or another aspect of your identity). Then, make sense of the experience —what is the significance? Write a story with vivid descriptions based on your memory. Remember to use “showing” language that enables your reader to feel as if they were there with you—paint a picture with your words. Be sure to refer to all of the things that happen in your memory in the same tense, whether that’s present tense (I look at the chalkboard) or past tense (I looked at the chalkboard). As always, this assignment must be typed, double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 font, with one-inch margins. The narrative will be graded according to the writing traits: ideas/content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions. Workshop Draft DUE: ______ INSTRUCTOR SUBMISSION DUE: ______
• Reminder: Finish Chapter 1 -5
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS & “A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY” Day 2 • Bellringer: Caged Bird Vocab #2 • Assess Understanding: Intro-Ch. 5 • Chapter 6 Close Reading
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings VOCABULARY #2 8. Ominous: threatening; menacing 9. Admonish: reprimand 10. Vex: to annoy or bother; baffle 11. Insolent: disrespectfully arrogant 12. Vocation: profession 13. Apprehensive: fearful; anxious 14. Quandary: a perplexing situation
• Assess Understanding— I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Intro through Chapter 5
• Reminder: Finish Chapter 6 -14
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS & “A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY” Day 3 • Bellringer: Caged Bird Vocab #3 • Chapter 15 Close Reading • Alexie: “Superman & Me”
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings VOCABULARY #3 15. Morose: sullen; gloomy 16. Inequity: injustice; unfairness 17. Aristocrat: member of the upper-class 18. Incessant: continuous 19. Exemplary: worthy of imitation; commendable 20. Affluent: wealthy 21. Pariah: an outcast
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Alliteration Imagery Repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together Use of language to evoke a picture or concrete sensation of a person, thing, place, or experience Onomatopoeia Use of a word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning Personification Figure of speech in which an object is given human feelings, thoughts, attitudes, etc. Symbolism Hyperbole Person, place, thing, or event that has meaning in itself but also stands for something more than itself Figure of speech that uses incredible exaggeration, or overstatement, for effect
• Reminder: Finish Chapter 10 -14
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS & “A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY” Day 4 • Bellringer: Caged Bird Vocab #4 • Assess Understanding • “Reading: A Love Story” • Close Read Chapter 15
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings VOCABULARY #4 22. Treacherous: dangerous 23. Placate: appease 24. Excruciating: intensely painful; agonizing 25. Pretentious: extravagantly showy 26. Invincible: unconquerable 27. Elaborate (adj. ): very complex; intricate 28. Triumphant: victorious
• Reminder: Finish Chapter 1617 (18 optional)
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS & “A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY” Day 5 • Bellringer: Caged Bird Vocab #5 • Close Read Chapter 19 • Writing Adventure: Synthesis
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings VOCABULARY #5 29. Aspirations: goals 30. Audible: able to be heard 31. Serenity: peacefulness 32. Zeal: enthusiasm 33. Assurance: certainty; guarantee 34. Anticipate: to expect; to look forward to 35. Abruptly: suddenly
WRITING ADVENTURE #2: BOXING SYNTHESIS
• Reminder: Finish Chapter 2023 • Workshop Narratives & Vocab Quiz Next Class
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS & “A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY” Day 6 • Bellringer: Brainstorm • Caged Bird Vocab Quiz • Workshop Narratives • Assessment Preview/Style Analysis
BRAINSTORM • Please respond: We should not write so that it is possible for the reader to understand us, but so that it is impossible for him to misunderstand us. -- Marcus Fabius Quintilianus
Review Vocab Calamitous Rancor Tedious Heinous Disenchanted Impudent Detest Ominous Admonish Vex Insolent Vocation Apprehensive Quandary Morose Inequity Aristocrat Incessant Exemplary Affluent Pariah Treacherous Placate Excruciating Pretentious Invincible Elaborate Triumphant Aspirations Audible Serenity Zeal Assurance Anticipate Abruptly
VOCAB QUIZ
NARRATIVE WORKSHOP • Go through your own writing and ask questions (for your reader to answer)in the margins– one per paragraph or so. • Read aloud to your partner, stopping at each paragraph to get feedback from your question.
“ONE WRITER’S BEGINNINGS” • Exemplars • Read and K A FF D brainstorm: K how you would 2 tackle this? 4 6
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Assessment Preview • In her autobiography, Maya Angelou has many people who serve as role models for her Discuss how these individuals contribute to Maya’s growth. • What can I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings teach us about overcoming adversity? • What does the book’s title mean? Why do you think Angelou chose it? • Discuss the major themes found in this autobiography. • How do the various settings contribute to the overall effect of the piece? • Does this book belong among the classic works read by young adults? Why or why not? • How does Angelou use figurative language and other stylistic devices to achieve her purpose? Give specific examples. • What is your favorite quote/descriptive phrase in the text? Why?
• Reminder: Finish Chapter 24 (end of book optional)
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS & “A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY” Day 7 • Narrative Reflection • Caged Bird Unit Assessment • Intro to Things They Carried • Princeton Vocab #1
NARRATIVE REFLECTION • What did you hope to accomplish in your “reading” narrative? • Did you try anything new? Did you use another piece of writing as a model? • What should your reader look for?
Princeton Vocab #1 1. Acquiesce: to give in; to agree 2. Affable: friendly; agreeable 3. Assuage: to reduce pain 4. Astute: clever; ready-witted 5. Augment: to add to; to increase 6. Complacent: smug; self-satisfied 7. Denounce: to speak against publicly 8. Depravity: corruption 9. Desecrate(d): to show disrespect; to deface 10. Didactic: intending to teach
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Assessemt • In her autobiography, Maya Angelou has many people who serve as role models for her Discuss how these individuals contribute to Maya’s growth. • What can I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings teach us about overcoming adversity? • What does the book’s title mean? Why do you think Angelou chose it? • Discuss the major themes found in this autobiography. • How do the various settings contribute to the overall effect of the piece? • Does this book belong among the classic works read by young adults? Why or why not? • How does Angelou use figurative language and other stylistic devices to achieve her purpose? Give specific examples. • What is your favorite quote/descriptive phrase in the text? Why?
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS UNIT ASSESSMENT • Each team will be given a focus question and time in the limelight to develop their discussion. • Other teams will be cultivating listening skills by summarizing discussion. • Feedback for each team will also be provided with a quantitative score 1 through 10 and qualitative explanation. Score of 1= Team sat and stared silently 7= Basic, surface-level discussion 10= Team was insightful & specific
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 1 1. In her autobiography, Maya Angelou has many people who serve as role models for her. Discuss how these individuals contribute to Maya’s growth.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 2 2. What can I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings teach us about overcoming adversity?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 3 3. What does the book’s title mean? Why do you think Angelou chose it?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 4 4. How do the various settings contribute to the overall effect of the piece?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 5 5. Discuss the major themes found in this autobiography.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 6 6. Does this book belong among the classic works read by young adults? Why or why not?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 7 7. How does Angelou use figurative language and other stylistic devices to achieve her purpose? Give specific examples.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Unit Assessment: Team 8 8. What is your favorite quote/descriptive phrase in the text? Why?
THE END!
RESPONSE TO WRITING ADVENTURE #8: DOUGLASS RHETORICAL ANALYSIS • On the bottom back of your paper, give yourself some quantitative or qualitative feedback • If you participated in the rhetorical immersion before writing this analysis, how did the experience of being in the AP readers’ shoes affect your intent as a writer? • Would you have tackled this analysis differently after participating in the rhetorical immersion activity and putting yourself in the shoes of an AP reader?
SYNTHESIS PREVIEW: HONOR CODE • Read annotate prompt and sources. • Your reader should have a clear idea of your initial thoughts/focus for development from reading your annotations/notes directly on the synthesis.
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