Literature Journal Spring 2015 Literature Journal Directions The

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Literature Journal Spring 2015

Literature Journal Spring 2015

Literature Journal Directions The Literature Journal contains daily written, short discussion assignments that are

Literature Journal Directions The Literature Journal contains daily written, short discussion assignments that are recorded in the Literature Binder on provided Journal paper. Completion of journal is mandatory—students are responsible for getting the entries missed due to absences. The following is the criteria for completing the journal. 1. 2. • • • 3. 4. 5. Use provided Journal paper to be stored in Literature Binder. Basic format is followed: Date Question (Q: ) Guess (G: ) Answer (A: ) Citing source of answer may also be included. Note: On some days not all labels will be used. There are some days that Journal entries are skipped, such as for a test. Then the date and “No Journal” and a brief description is written. Journals are graded by a quiz each grading period, asking questions which are to be answered using the journal. For example: On January 5, 2015: what label(s) were used. The quiz will be announced well in advance with the dates that will be tested from the journal.

1/7/15 No Journal: Confirmation Retreat

1/7/15 No Journal: Confirmation Retreat

1/12/15 Q: Define Reading Log. G/A:

1/12/15 Q: Define Reading Log. G/A:

1/14/15 Q: Pick up a copy of the Statement that follows: (Pic. ) Record

1/14/15 Q: Pick up a copy of the Statement that follows: (Pic. ) Record your answer on your copy, then one at time post under correct heading on wall in room. A: Results from classes: 8 H 8 H/8 W S. Disagree=0 S. Disagree=1 Disagree=5 Disagree=12 Agree=4 Agree=11 S. Agree=7 S. Agree=9

1/15/15 Q: Explain how the statement: “A man can handle a crisis better than

1/15/15 Q: Explain how the statement: “A man can handle a crisis better than a woman. ” is an example of a stereotype or bias. G: A: This statement is an example of a stereotype for it is an oversimplified belief. The statement is an example of a bias because it inhibits judgment and can lead to prejudices. (Bilyeu, 2015)

1/16/15 Q: No Journal; Dictionary Work/Test WL#1; WL#2 Dictionary Work/Test 1/30/15.

1/16/15 Q: No Journal; Dictionary Work/Test WL#1; WL#2 Dictionary Work/Test 1/30/15.

1/19/15 Q: No Journal-MLK Holiday.

1/19/15 Q: No Journal-MLK Holiday.

1/21/15 Q: Explain how the picture shows an example of a stereotype. G/A:

1/21/15 Q: Explain how the picture shows an example of a stereotype. G/A:

1/22/15 Q: No Journal-Early Dismissal.

1/22/15 Q: No Journal-Early Dismissal.

1/23/15 Q: Explain how the plot is important to a book, story, play or

1/23/15 Q: Explain how the plot is important to a book, story, play or film. Give an example. G: A: Plot is important to the different media for it is the sequence of events that occurs. (Bilyeu, 2015) Your example is correct answer.

1/26/15 Q: Describe how a planner is helpful in life. Give an example. G:

1/26/15 Q: Describe how a planner is helpful in life. Give an example. G: A: A planner is a place to formulate a scheme for achievement; a drawing or graphic representation of a scheme. (Bilyeu, 2015) Your example is correct answer.

1/28/15 Q: You will be given a handout: The Dinner Party. Copy the information

1/28/15 Q: You will be given a handout: The Dinner Party. Copy the information About Analyzing plot. A: Analyzing Plot: Plot is the sequence of events in a story, novel, play, or film. A plot includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. (Bilyeu, 2015)

1/29/15 Q: List the four Group Roles you will be using in group work.

1/29/15 Q: List the four Group Roles you will be using in group work. G/A: Leader, Checker, Runner Maintenance

1/30/15 Q: No Journal; Dictionary Work/Test WL #2; WL #3 Dictionary Work/Test 1/13/15

1/30/15 Q: No Journal; Dictionary Work/Test WL #2; WL #3 Dictionary Work/Test 1/13/15

2/2/15 Q: No Journal; Dictionary WL#2 Revisited.

2/2/15 Q: No Journal; Dictionary WL#2 Revisited.

2/4/15 Q: Define citation. G: Copy guesses from Smart board. (3 Total). A: To

2/4/15 Q: Define citation. G: Copy guesses from Smart board. (3 Total). A: To give credit for another’s work or ideas. (Bilyeu, 2015)

2/5/15 Q: Define “Eye of Beholder. ” G/A:

2/5/15 Q: Define “Eye of Beholder. ” G/A:

2/6/15 Q: Explain how the “Eye of the Beholder” is an example of an

2/6/15 Q: Explain how the “Eye of the Beholder” is an example of an idiom. G: A: “Eye of the Beholder” is an example of an idiom for the meaning is deduce by the group of words not by each individual word. (Bilyeu, 2015)

2/9/15 Q: Define pan, close up, long shot, and cut (in terms of film).

2/9/15 Q: Define pan, close up, long shot, and cut (in terms of film). G: A: Pan is to move the camera to follow a person or object. Close up is to move the camera up close as to a person’s face. Zoom is to bring the camera in or out of focus. Long shot is to film a subject from a long distance. Cut is to switch from one scene to another. (Bilyeu, 2015)

2/11/15 Q: List the characters of “Eye of the Beholder. ” G: A: The

2/11/15 Q: List the characters of “Eye of the Beholder. ” G: A: The main characters are Janet Tyler, Doctor, Nurse, Leader, and Walter Smith. Other characters include nursing staff. (Bilyeu, 2015)

2/12/15 Q: Define teleplay. G: A: A teleplay is a play written for television.

2/12/15 Q: Define teleplay. G: A: A teleplay is a play written for television. (Bilyeu, 2015)

2/13/15 Q: No Journal; WL # 3 Work/ Test; WL #4 Work/Test 2/27/15

2/13/15 Q: No Journal; WL # 3 Work/ Test; WL #4 Work/Test 2/27/15

2/17/15 Q: No Journal: President’s Day; Snow Day

2/17/15 Q: No Journal: President’s Day; Snow Day

2/18/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

2/18/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

2/19/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

2/19/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

2/20/15 Q: No Journal: Prayer Service

2/20/15 Q: No Journal: Prayer Service

2/23/15 Q: No Journal: Journal Practice Test

2/23/15 Q: No Journal: Journal Practice Test

2/25/15 Q: No Journal: Correct your Practice Journal Test

2/25/15 Q: No Journal: Correct your Practice Journal Test

2/26/15 Q: Read through your copy of Stereotype Notes (Bilyeu, 2007): Circle answers to

2/26/15 Q: Read through your copy of Stereotype Notes (Bilyeu, 2007): Circle answers to these question on your Notes and write as G: • What it is? • How can stereotypes be positive and negative? • G: • A: Highlight or underline the correct answers from document Stereotypes. ssm located on school’s website. (Purple is positive. Red is negative).

2/27/15 Q: No Journal: WL #4 Work/Test; WL #5 Work ONLY-3/11/15

2/27/15 Q: No Journal: WL #4 Work/Test; WL #5 Work ONLY-3/11/15

3/2/15 Q: No Journal: Literature Test # 1: Stereotype Notes Corrections DUE

3/2/15 Q: No Journal: Literature Test # 1: Stereotype Notes Corrections DUE

3/4/15 Q: No Journal: Early Dismissal

3/4/15 Q: No Journal: Early Dismissal

3/9/15 Q: No Journal: Journal Test

3/9/15 Q: No Journal: Journal Test

3/5/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

3/5/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

3/6/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

3/6/15 Q: No Journal: Snow Day

3/11/15 Q: Read the Study for Vocabulary Test Notes (Bilyeu, 2015). Answer these questions

3/11/15 Q: Read the Study for Vocabulary Test Notes (Bilyeu, 2015). Answer these questions What are three study methods listed? Why is drawing a picture helpful? G: Circle the answers in your notes. A: The three study methods are flash cards, visual imaging, and association. Drawing a picture is helpful because it will help you remember the word and the meaning. (Bilyeu, 2015)

3/12/15 Q: No Journal: PTS Conferences

3/12/15 Q: No Journal: PTS Conferences

3/13/15 Q: No Journal: No School

3/13/15 Q: No Journal: No School

3/16/15 Q: Explain what dialogue is. G: A: Dialogue is the words the characters

3/16/15 Q: Explain what dialogue is. G: A: Dialogue is the words the characters speak. (PHLSL, 241)

3/18/15 Q: Explain how the one-act play is similar to a short story. G:

3/18/15 Q: Explain how the one-act play is similar to a short story. G: A: The short length of the one-act play is similar to a short story. They both use few characters, and the plot develops quickly with a single theme. (PHLSL, 261)

3/19/15 Q: Define Parody G: A: Parody is a humorous mimicking of a serious

3/19/15 Q: Define Parody G: A: Parody is a humorous mimicking of a serious piece of literature or film. (PHLSL, 261)

3/20/15 Q: Explain how The Ugly Duckling is an example of a parody. G/A:

3/20/15 Q: Explain how The Ugly Duckling is an example of a parody. G/A: Refer to Parody Notes

3/23/15 Q: Work on Proofreading #2. . Due Today

3/23/15 Q: Work on Proofreading #2. . Due Today

3/25/15 Q: 1. Work on Proofreading #2. . LATE. 2. Proofreading #2 Corrections. .

3/25/15 Q: 1. Work on Proofreading #2. . LATE. 2. Proofreading #2 Corrections. . . DUE TODAY 3. Late: Novel Borrowing Form; Novel issued. 4. Beginning a Novel WS. . . DUE THURSDAY. (Restate Question, Complete sentences, Avoid starting with pronouns) 5. Begin Reading The Devil's Arithmetic.

3/26/15 Q: Define symbolism. G: A: Symbolism is any object, person, place, or experience

3/26/15 Q: Define symbolism. G: A: Symbolism is any object, person, place, or experience that means more than what it is. (Bilyeu, 2015) The Devil's Arithmetic is full of symbolism which is introduced early in Chapter 3.

3/27/15 Q: No Journal: 1. WL #6 Work/Test 2. WL #7 Work/Test 4/17/15 ---WL

3/27/15 Q: No Journal: 1. WL #6 Work/Test 2. WL #7 Work/Test 4/17/15 ---WL Planner page 6: Know the Difference. First 20 words. 3. Continue reading The Devil's Arithmetic.

3/30/15 Q: No Journal: 1. TDA-Vocabulary WS 2. Proofreading #3 -DUE TODAY 3. Continue

3/30/15 Q: No Journal: 1. TDA-Vocabulary WS 2. Proofreading #3 -DUE TODAY 3. Continue reading The Devil's Arithmetic (Novel Study)

4/1/15 Q: No Journal: 1. TDA-Vocabulary WS 2. Proofreading #3 -DUE TODAY 3. Continue

4/1/15 Q: No Journal: 1. TDA-Vocabulary WS 2. Proofreading #3 -DUE TODAY 3. Continue reading The Devil's Arithmetic (Novel Study)

4/2/15 Q: No Journal: 1. Proofreading #3 Corrections-DUE TODAY 2. Literature Work on Ipad

4/2/15 Q: No Journal: 1. Proofreading #3 Corrections-DUE TODAY 2. Literature Work on Ipad if Make up work Completed 3. Continue reading The Devil's Arithmetic (Novel Study)

4/3/15 Q: No Journal: Early Dismissal: Good Friday

4/3/15 Q: No Journal: Early Dismissal: Good Friday

4/13/15 Q: List examples of symbolism by listing objects or symbols that means more

4/13/15 Q: List examples of symbolism by listing objects or symbols that means more than what it is. Example: Smiley face = happiness G: A: Your guess is your answer. Religious symbols and Emoticons come to mind as examples of symbolism. (Bilyeu, 2015)

4/15/15 Q: Explain the symbolism of the ritual of "Opening the door to Elijah'

4/15/15 Q: Explain the symbolism of the ritual of "Opening the door to Elijah' G: A: "We open our door to remind ourselves of the time Jews were forced to keep their doors open to show the Christians we were not practicing blood rituals. . . " Grandpa Will: (Yolen, 19 -20).

4/16/15 Q: No Journal: Computer Lab: Google Classroom TDA Assignments

4/16/15 Q: No Journal: Computer Lab: Google Classroom TDA Assignments

4/17/15 Q: No Journal: 1. WL #7 Work/Test 2. WL #8 Work Only-4/27/15 Student

4/17/15 Q: No Journal: 1. WL #7 Work/Test 2. WL #8 Work Only-4/27/15 Student choice of 20 words from novel follow Dictionary Rubric 3. Continue The Devil's Arithmetic Novel Study Work. 8 W: Test moved to Monday 4/20/15 due to Talent Show

4/20/15 Q: Why do authors use forshadowing? G: A: Authors use foreshadowing to add

4/20/15 Q: Why do authors use forshadowing? G: A: Authors use foreshadowing to add suspense and effect the tone of their work. (Bilyeu, 2015)

https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Bav. Rr. RNvz 8 g 4/22/15 Q: You will listen

https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Bav. Rr. RNvz 8 g 4/22/15 Q: You will listen to Spike Jones' William Tell's Overture. After listening, write your thoughts about the clip. (Be detailed). Class will share at later date. G/A:

4/23/15 Q: No Journal: Early Dismissal

4/23/15 Q: No Journal: Early Dismissal

4/24/15 Q: Explain the difference between a comic strip and comic book. G: A:

4/24/15 Q: Explain the difference between a comic strip and comic book. G: A: A comic strip is an often serialized interrelated panels, displaying brief humor through text balloons and captions. Comic books were compilation of comic strips of humorous tones; however, the practice was replaced to include all genres of stories. (Bilyeu, 2015)

4/29/15 Q: No Journal: Google Classroom Assignments. Tentative Dates: 4/29/15, 5/4/15, & 5/11/15. Work

4/29/15 Q: No Journal: Google Classroom Assignments. Tentative Dates: 4/29/15, 5/4/15, & 5/11/15. Work on these at home as well. Due: 5/15/15

4/30/15 Q: No Journal: No Class: SSM Derby Activities

4/30/15 Q: No Journal: No Class: SSM Derby Activities

5/1/15 Q: No Journal: No School: Oakes Day

5/1/15 Q: No Journal: No School: Oakes Day

5/4/15 Q: No Journal: Google Classroom Assignments. Tentative Dates: Left are: 5/4/15, & 5/11/15.

5/4/15 Q: No Journal: Google Classroom Assignments. Tentative Dates: Left are: 5/4/15, & 5/11/15. Work on these at home as well. Due: 5/15/15

5/6/15 Q: No Journal: 8 th Grade Washington Trip

5/6/15 Q: No Journal: 8 th Grade Washington Trip

5/7/15 Q: No Journal: 8 th Grade Washington Trip

5/7/15 Q: No Journal: 8 th Grade Washington Trip

5/8/15 Q: No Journal: 8 th Grade Washington Trip

5/8/15 Q: No Journal: 8 th Grade Washington Trip