Monday
DAY 1 Mar. 3rd Introduction Icebreakers Overview/Calendar Literary Techniques (Direct/Indirect Characterization)
Tuesday
DAY 2 Mar. 4th Reading Short Story Elements (Plot, Conflict, Foreshadow, Flashback, Suspense) Literary Devices (Simile & Metaphor) Narrative Essay Student Sample
Wednesday
DAY 3 Mar. 5th Reading OMTS Discussion Short Answers #3 Literary Devices (Symbolism, Dialogue, Monologue) Narrative Essay (Outline, draft, revise, edit) Editing Practice Newspaper Articles (5 Ws) Writing Summaries DAY 8 Mar. 12th
Thursday
DAY 4 Mar. 6th Reading Narrative Essay Draft 2 Due (Peer Editing, Self-Editing, Revise) Discuss Literary Devices
Friday
DAY 5 Mar. 7th Reading
OMTS Discussion Short Answers #4 Theme Presentation (PowerPoint Presentation, find quotes and examples, explain)
Intro to Old Man and the Sea (OMTS) Hemmingway Bio Short Answers #1
DAY 7 Mar. 11th Reading Narrative Essay Final Due Literary Technique Test
DAY 9 Mar. 13th Reading Current Events Reading Aloud - Act 2 Discuss Theme & Connections Literary Devices (Symbolism, Irony) Passage Analysis
DAY 10 Mar. 14th Reading Current Events Reading Aloud - Act 3 Discuss Theme & Connections Literary Devices (Contrast Light/Dark Imagery) Passage Analysis
Listening and Speaking Assessment Writing about theme Film: OMTS Discussion: Conflicts Discussion: Comparison
DAY 11 Mar. 17th Reading Current Event Reading Aloud Act 4 Passage Analysis Short Answers #4 Research Essay Outline DUE MLA format Work Cited DAY 16 Mar. 24th Working on Media Assignment
DAY 14 Mar. 20th Reading Current Event Media Text: Advertisements and Features - Examples - Create advertisement / promote Canada (poster, flyer, video)
DAY 15 Mar. 21st Reading Current Event Research Essay Writing: DUE TODAY
DAY 17 Mar. 25th Media Presentation Essay comments, feedback Exam Review and Questions Speaking and Listening Assessment