CAN ANIMALS THINK? ENGLISH I

                                                                    SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

                                                                             ENGLISH 1

                                                              “CAN ANIMAL THINK?”

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class today SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis

                        To the short story “Can Animals think?” by Eugene Linden

HOMEWORK: Research the term ANIMAL INTELLIGENGE.  Explain thoroughly

                          what has to be said on behalf of Animal Intelligence.

DO NOW:   Silently read pages 27 to 29.  Then prepare for your Meta cognitive Free

                     Write exercise by expanding and discussing in writing this topic:

                     “Deception.” On page 29 it states that “…Countless creatures draw on their

                     abilities not only to secure food and compete with their peers, but also to

                     deal with, deceive and beguile the humans they encounter.  Do you think

                      this is true?  Explain you answer thoroughly and in paragraph form.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) Identify, analyze and discuss in writing the problem with                              

                                                  Fu Manchu and explain your answer. (2) What was the

                                                  The break through involving R. Allen and Beatrice

                                                   Gardner. (3) Read and then analyze the section on

                                                  “Lending a Helping Trail.”  How does Gail Laule

                                                   encourages an animal to do something? (4) Describe what

                                                   Orky did in order to help out the situation mentioned

                                                   on pages 28 & 29. (5) Examine the vocabulary and create

                                                   one sentence of each of the 5 words (page 26).

GUIDED PRACTICE: On page 29 the writer says “… A sad fact of life is that it is easier

                                       To spot evidence of intelligence in devious behavior than it acts

                                        of cooperation and love.   Think about this and then discuss the

                                        truth and significance of this statement.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:  Discuss a situation in which with your neighbor in which

                                                   able to actually witness the intelligence of animals.  Write

                                                   down your neighbor’s thoughts.  Report out by groups

                                                    and discuss it.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING:  Students will be given the opportunity to ask

                                                               to ask clarifying questions.  Students must raise

                                                               their hands showing that there is an need for

                                                               clarification.

EXIT TICKET : Students must be able to cite their position on animals and intelligence.

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

                                                                      ENGLISH 1

                                                         A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

                                                                      9-27-12

**Direct Teaching From Pages 42 to 49**

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class today SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis

                        To the short story “A CHRISTMAS MEMORY” by TRUMAN CAPOTE

HOMEWORK: In your opinion how are friendships created?  Are friendships earned? 

                          Explain your thoughts in writing and give examples.

DO NOW:   What do friends give each other?  Think about your oldest friendship.  In

                     Your opinion why do some friendships last while other friendships do not?

                     Explain your point of view.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) Read “Literary Focus” on page 50.  Thinks about the word

                                             MOOD.  What does this word convey or mean? (2) Read the

                                             Section on “Reading for Details”.  Know and understand

                                             what  is meant by sensory details.

GUIDED PRACTICE: (1) Review Vocabulary Development  (2) Review Phonetic

                                      Spelling  (3) review part of speech

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Fill In The Blanks With The Correct Vocabulary Word

1)      Three peer reviewers were _______________ on their support, but provided many substantive comments and questions.

2)      They will fix it, they say, by ______________ a new age of austerity in taxes and spending.

3)      Olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato and green peppers round out the flavors that _______ the chicken.

4)      The blood and fury of combat _____________ some people and mentally scare others, for reasons no one understands.

5)      His _____________ caused others to dislike him.

6)      In the day-to-day world of shuttle operations and processing, space shuttles go by a more _______ designation.

7)      He pointed out an old _________ wrought iron bench that had belonged to his parents.

8)      He sped to the scene of the crash where he saw the ______________.

9)      He showed his _______________ behavior when he spoke badly of Hinduism.

10)  The ______________ that the U.S. Air Force uses are usually stored at the air fields.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING:  Review mood.

EXIT TICKET : Write the meaning for Derivation or Etymology

ENGLISH 1 A CHRISTMAS MEMORY 9-26-12

                                                                      ENGLISH 1

                                                         A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

                                                                      9-26-12

**Direct Teaching From Pages 42 to 49**

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class today SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis

                        To the short story “A CHRISTMAS MEMORY” by TRUMAN CAPOTE

HOMEWORK: In your opinion how are friendships created?  Are friendships earned? 

                          Explain your thoughts in writing and give examples.

DO NOW:   What do friends give each other?  Think about your oldest friendship.  In

                     Your opinion why do some friendships last while other friendships do not?

                     Explain your point of view.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) Read “Literary Focus” on page 50.  Thinks about the word

                                             MOOD.  What does this word convey or mean? (2) Read the

                                             Section on “Reading for Details”.  Know and understand

                                             what  is meant by sensory details.

GUIDED PRACTICE: (1) Review Vocabulary Development  (2) Review Phonetic

                                      Spelling  (3) review part of speech

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Fill In The Blanks With The Correct Vocabulary Word

1)      Three peer reviewers were _______________ on their support, but provided many substantive comments and questions.

2)      They will fix it, they say, by ______________ a new age of austerity in taxes and spending.

3)      Olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato and green peppers round out the flavors that _______ the chicken.

4)      The blood and fury of combat _____________ some people and mentally scare others, for reasons no one understands.

5)      His _____________ caused others to dislike him.

6)      In the day-to-day world of shuttle operations and processing, space shuttles go by a more _______ designation.

7)      He pointed out an old _________ wrought iron bench that had belonged to his parents.

8)      He sped to the scene of the crash where he saw the ______________.

9)      He showed his _______________ behavior when he spoke badly of Hinduism.

10)  The ______________ that the U.S. Air Force uses are usually stored at the air fields.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING:  Review mood.

EXIT TICKET : Write the meaning for Derivation or Etymology

CAN ANIMALS THINK? GRADE 9 9-25-12

                                                                    SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

                                                                             ENGLISH 1

                                                              “CAN ANIMAL THINK?”

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class today SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis

                        To the short story “Can Animals think?” by Eugene Linden

HOMEWORK: Research the term ANIMAL INTELLIGENGE.  Explain thoroughly

                          what has to be said on behalf of Animal Intelligence.

DO NOW:   Silently read pages 27 to 29.  Then prepare for your Meta cognitive Free

                     Write exercise by expanding and discussing in writing this topic:

                     “Deception.” On page 29 it sates that “…Countless creatures draw on their

                     abilities not only to secure food and compete with their peers, but also to

                     deal with, deceive and beguile the humans they encounter.  Do you think

                      this is true?  Explain you answer thoroughly and in paragraph form.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) Identify, analyze and discuss in writing the problem with                              

                                                  Fu Manchu and explain your answer. (2) What was the

                                                  The break through involving R. Allen and Beatrice

                                                   Gardner. (3) Read and then analyze the section on

                                                  “Lending a Helping Trail.”  How does Gail Laule

                                                   encourages an animal to do something? (4) Describe what

                                                   Orky did in order to help out the situation mentioned

                                                   on pages 28 & 29.

GUIDED PRACTICE: On page 29 the writer says “… A sad fact of life is that it is easier

                                       To spot evidence of intelligence in devious behavior than it acts

                                        of cooperation and love.   Think about this and then discuss the

                                        truth and significance of this statement.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:  Discuss a situation in which with your neighbor in which

                                                   able to actually witness the intelligence of animals.  Write

                                                   down your neighbor’s thoughts.  Report out by groups

                                                    and discuss it.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING:  Students will be given the opportunity to ask

                                                               to ask clarifying questions.  Students must raise

                                                               their hands showing that there is an need for

                                                               clarification.

EXIT TICKET : Students must be able to cite their position on animals and intelligence.

Literary Analysis Applied To "DOG STAR" 9-24-12

                                                      ENGLISH I

                                                       GRADE 9

                                           SEPTEMBER 24, 2012                                              

OBJECTIVE: To apply the skill of Literary Analysis to Short Story “Dog Star”

HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words from “The Most Dangerous Game” and “Dog

                          Star” for test on Friday.

DO NOW: (Meta Cognitive Free Write):  Often something that we see, hear, or smell will trigger a memory and suddenly in our memory we find ourselves flashing back to the past.  Write a short AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE about a past event in yourm own life.  Discuss in writing how the present event caused your memory to be sparked by something in the past.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) SILENT READING EXERCISE: Silently read “DOG STAR” (2) Make a list of all the scientific concerns and themes that this story seems to deal with (3) Think about the point that the writer, Arthur C. Clarke is trying to make about these certain subjects, concerns or themes (4) Develop a well written composition on the author’s intended purpose concerning these theme, concern or subject matters.

GUIDED PRACTICE: Look at your footnotes in “The Most Dangerous Game” and “Dog Star.”  Based on the definitions given create 1 sentence for each of these words:

1)      Van Allen Belts

2)      Alsatian

3)      Physicist

4)      Geophysicist

5)      Consciousness

6)      Aspire

7)      Behaviorist

8)      Malacca

9)      Precariously

10)  Solicitously

                                                                                                                               

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Using your vocabulary lists from “The Most Dangerous

                                                   Game” and “Dog Star” fill in the blanks with the correct

                                                    Words:

1)      There follows a series of ________________ plot twists, leading to a corpse strewn denouement.

2)      Their cruel and _______________ tribal wars, which were rapidly destroying the population, appears to be at an end.

3)      Granted a few scholars look at singlehood, not as a default status, but as a status unto itself.

4)      Even after half a century of unraveling the structure and evolution of galaxies, _____________ still had much to learn about them.

5)      No predator _____________ or marine, is used to having its prey swim or walk towards it.

6)      Her _________ performance caused her to get a contract with Motown Records.

7)      The ______________ object gave off such an candescence we were able to read every word on the label/

8)      General Zaroff must have been a very ____________ man in order to hunt other human beings.

9)      With the guidance of her entourage, she invariably made the wrong decisions, and the result was humiliation and conviction.

10)  Because of his definitely stated religious _______________, the individual will not accept recommended medical treatment.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING:  During the lesson students will be verbally assessed periodically to ensure understanding of material and instruction.

EXIT TICKET : Students will have to define the Literary Term: FLASHBACK and how is it used.   

CAN ANIMALS THINK LESSON PLAN 9-20-12

                                                                    SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

                                                                             ENGLISH 1

                                                              “CAN ANIMAL THINK?”

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class today SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis

                        To the short story “Can Animals think?” by Eugene Linden

HOMEWORK: Research the term ANIMAL INTELLIGENGE.  Explain thoroughly

                          what has to be said on behalf of Animal Intelligence.

DO NOW:   Silently read pages 27 to 29.  Then prepare for your Meta cognitive Free

                     Write exercise by expanding and discussing in writing this topic:

                     “Deception.” On page 29 it sates that “…Countless creatures draw on their

                     abilities not only to secure food and compete with their peers, but also to

                     deal with, deceive and beguile the humans they encounter.  Do you think

                      this is true?  Explain you answer thoroughly and in paragraph form.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) Identify, analyze and discuss in writing the problem with                              

                                                  Fu Manchu and explain your answer. (2) What was the

                                                  The break through involving R. Allen and Beatrice

                                                   Gardner. (3) Read and then analyze the section on

                                                  “Lending a Helping Trail.”  How does Gail Laule

                                                   encourages an animal to do something? (4) Describe what

                                                   Orky did in order to help out the situation mentioned

                                                   on pages 28 & 29.

GUIDED PRACTICE: On page 29 the writer says “… A sad fact of life is that it is easier

                                       To spot evidence of intelligence in devious behavior than it acts

                                        of cooperation and love.   Think about this and then discuss the

                                        truth and significance of this statement.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:  Discuss a situation in which with your neighbor in which

                                                   able to actually witness the intelligence of animals.  Write

                                                   down your neighbor’s thoughts.  Report out by groups

                                                    and discuss it.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING:  Students will be given the opportunity to ask

                                                               to ask clarifying questions.  Students must raise

                                                               their hands showing that there is an need for

                                                               clarification.

EXIT TICKET : Students must be able to cite their position on animals and intelligence.

The Most Dangerous Game Lesson Assignments

                                                                    SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

                                                                             ENGLISH 1

                                                          “THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME”

OBJECTIVE: At the end of today’s lesson SWBAT apply the skill of Literary Analysis

                       short story “THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME”

HOMEWORK:  This is a two day project.  Students are to research the geographical           

                           possibility of where “Ship-Trap Island” might exist.  Students are

                           to get crayons and construction paper and draw this island.  Students

                           must then, based on their research tell what geographical location is

                           “Ship-Trap Island.

DO NOW: Students are to examine page 25 of their textbook focusing on the section

                   Vocabulary Development (Prefixes: Important Beginnings).  Students are

                    to create new words using the prefixes (1) bi, (2) di, dis (3) im, in (4) inter

                    (5) mis (6) pre (7) pro (8) re (9) sur (10) un

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) ORAL READING EXERCISE   “THE MOST

                                            DANGEROUS GAME”

                                            (2) SETTING tells us when and where a story takes place

                                                  setting also tells us the character’s customs, how they

                                                  live, dress, eat and behave.  Discuss in composition form

                                                  how this outside setting reflects how General Zaroff

                                                  behaves.

GUIDED PRACTICE: Move your analysis internally and move from the outside of

                                      the house to the inside of the house.  The writer, Richard

                                      Connell, tells us how General Zaroff  lives saying that he lives

                                      in a “Palatial Chateau.”  Identify other descriptions of the inside

                                      of General Zaroff’s house.  How does the description of the inside

                                      of the how tell us the type of character General Zaroff is.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Think about the internal description of General Zaroff’s

                                                   house.  Now examine the external architecture of the

                                                   house. What are the details that describe the outside of

                                                   the house which shows how evil General Zaroff is.  List

                                                   these details and discuss in writing how this setting high

                                                   lights General Zaroff’s evil nature.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING: Students will explain the differences between

                                                              moving macrocosmically in the description of

                                                              setting and moving microcosmically in the

                                                              analysis, discussion and description of setting.

EXIT TICKET : It has been said that evil is sometimes masked by polished

                            manners, hidden from view by deceptive appearances explain

                            in writing how this point is absolutely true and use “The Most

                            Dangerous Game” as an example of this statement.

The Most Dangerous Game

                                                                 September 19, 2012
                                                     THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME   

Objective