Eng 12 Agenda
| MONDAY | Martin Luther King Jr. Day--No School |
| TUESDAY | Introduction to Second Semester topics |
| WEDNESDAY | Introductory activity for Animal Farm; survey for reading group creation |
| THURSDAY | Prezi on historical context of Animal Farm, including information on the Russian Revolution, Tsar Nicholas, Leon Trotsky, and Josef Stalin (see Eng 12 Links); HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 1 of Animal Farm |
| FRIDAY | Discuss Chapter 1 of Animal Farm with a focus on characterization of main animals and setting; HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 2 and 3 of Animal Farm |
| MONDAY | Macbeth final essays due; class time to review for Macbeth Vocabulary Test; HOMEWORK: Study for Macbeth Vocabulary Test (all acts) |
| TUESDAY | Macbeth Vocabulary Test |
| WEDNESDAY | Begin film adaptation of Macbeth |
| THURSDAY | Continue film adaptation of Macbeth |
| FRIDAY | Finish film adaptation of Macbeth; HOMEWORK: Study for Jeopardy review |
| MONDAY | Quiz on Acts 4 & 5 of Macbeth; class time to work on literary analysis essay with a focus on thesis statement and rough draft (handwritten); HOMEWORK: Complete hand-written rough draft |
| TUESDAY | Class time to work on rough draft; focus on analytical elements and using evidence; HOMEWORK: Complete hand-written rough draft |
| WEDNESDAY | Class time to work on rough draft; focus on MLA format, citations, and editing; HOMEWORK: Complete typed 2nd draft for peer edit (to be checked in for a grade) |
| THURSDAY | Peer edit of rough draft; class time to work on 2nd draft; HOMEWORK over BREAK: Complete final draft of literary analysis essay (email by Dec. 27 for bonus points or turn in on Jan. 06); study for Macbeth Vocabulary test (Jan 07) |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day: Class time to work on draft of literary analysis essay |
| MONDAY | Read and discuss Act 4, scene 1 with a focus on the illusions presented to Macbeth (symbolism, message, interpretation); complete chart in summary (See Eng 12 Handouts for chart and guide); HOMEWORK: Complete reading Act 4, scenes 2 & 3; see Eng 12 Handouts and Eng 12 Links for helpful aides; complete Vocab lesson for Act 4 (See Eng 12 Handouts) |
| TUESDAY | Discuss Act 4, scenes 2 & 3 with a focus on Macbeth's deterioration, the comedic effects of scene 2, Malcolm's reasoning in scene 3; HOMEWORK: Complete Act 5 Vocabulary |
| WEDNESDAY | Read and discuss Act 5, scenes 1-4 with a focus on the significant changes in both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and on the significant themes |
| THURSDAY | Read and discuss Act 5, scenes 5-8 with a focus on Macbeth's return, new motifs, final discussions of themes and character; HOMEWORK: Complete Mask and write up; prepare for essay work tomorrow |
| FRIDAY | Masks due today; class time to work on essays; begin conference scheduling; HOMEWORK: Study for Quiz on Acts 4 & 5 (Monday); have working thesis prepared for review during quiz |
| MONDAY | Continue reading Macbeth (2.4-3.1) with a focus on motifs, themes, and significant character development; HOMEWORK: Complete Act 3 Vocabulary lesson (due Tuesday) |
| TUESDAY | Continue reading Macbeth (3.1-3.3) with a focus on Macbeth's disintegrating character, changes in the Macbeths' relationship, and plot development |
| WEDNESDAY | Continue reading and discussing Macbeth (3.4-3.6) with a continued focus on Macbeth's character and plot development; HOMEWORK: Study for Test on Acts 1-3 and terms |
| THURSDAY | Test on Acts 1-3 of Macbeth plus literary terms |
| FRIDAY | Puzzle Activity to introduce assessment (see English 12 Handouts tab for file); HOMEWORK: Read Act 4, scene 1 and be prepared to answer discussion questions (see English 12 Handouts for questions) |
| MONDAY | Continue audio of Macbeth (1.3-1.4); discuss scenes with a focus on atmosphere, characterization, motif, and plot development |
| TUESDAY | "Convince Me" activity; Continue audio of Macbeth (1.5) with a focus on Lady Macbeth's persuasive techniques; HOMEWORK: Complete Macbeth Vocab 2 (due Thursday...see Eng 12 Handouts) |
| WEDNESDAY | Continue audio of Macbeth (1.6-1.7) with a continued focus on characterization, motif, and plot development; HOMEWORK: Complete Act 2 Vocab |
| THURSDAY | Continue audio of Macbeth (2.1-2.3) with a focus on motifs, themes, changes in character, and comic relief |
| FRIDAY | Continue audio of Macbeth (2.3-2.4) with a focus on motifs, themes, and character development; HOMEWORK: Complete Act 3 Vocab (See Eng 12 Handouts) |
| MONDAY | Finish Macbeth Thought Bubble Discussion; Macbeth Quote Activity |
| TUESDAY | Begin audio of Macbeth (1.1-1.3); discuss scenes with a focus on atmosphere, characterization, motif, and plot development |
| WEDNESDAY | Continue audio of Macbeth (1.3-1.4); discuss scenes with a focus on atmosphere, characterization, motif, and plot development |
| THURSDAY | "Convince Me" activity |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day--Class time to complete study guide questions |
| MONDAY | Finish discussion of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" with a focus on Sir Gawain's character, the plot twist, and the Green Knight's test of chivalry; HOMEWORK: Study for quiz on "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" |
| TUESDAY | No School--Election Day |
| WEDNESDAY | Quiz on "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"; class time to work on Vocabulary for Macbeth Act 1 (due Monday) and Macbeth Thought Bubbles (due Friday) |
| THURSDAY | Prezi on the background of William Shakespeare; HOMEWORK: Complete Macbeth Thought Bubbles handout (see Eng 12 Handouts tab) |
| FRIDAY | Macbeth Introductory Activity and discussion of handout; HOMEWORK: Complete Macbeth Act 1 Vocabulary (See Eng 12 Handouts) |
| MONDAY | Final Test on The Canterbury Tales |
| TUESDAY | Finish watching A Knight's Tale with a focus on the reflection of the Middle Ages and aspects of The Canterbury Tales |
| WEDNESDAY | Introduce new Literary Terms; Begin reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" with a focus on chivalry, poetic device, and the romantic hero; complete reading of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and be prepared for discussion |
| THURSDAY | Continue discussion of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" with a continued focus on chivalry and characterization |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day--SSR; time to study for Monday's quiz on "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"; HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's quiz |
| MONDAY | Class time to assemble "Teach Back" poster on assigned character; begin presentations; HOMEWORK: Study for Middle Ages Quiz |
| TUESDAY | Quiz on Middle Ages background presentation (See Eng 12 Handouts for pdf); Continue presentations of prologue characters; HOMEWORK: Read "The Pardoner's Tale" and analyze the message and aspects of irony (due Thursday) |
| WEDNESDAY | Complete Prologue of The Canterbury Tales with a focus on Harry Bailey and the plan for the tales contest; class time to read and analyze "The Pardoner's Tale" |
| THURSDAY | Discuss "The Pardoner's Tale" with a focus on the moral and the ironies found within the tale; HOMEWORK: Study for final test on The Canterbury Tales Prologue, "The Pardoner's Tale," and assigned literary terms (Monday). |
| FRIDAY | Kahoot review game to prepare for Monday's final test on The Canterbury Tales |
| MONDAY | Senior Setup with Oakland University--bring SSN and FSA ID |
| TUESDAY | Begin reading "The Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales with a focus on characterization, Chaucer's opinion, and reflection of Middle Ages time period; HOMEWORK: Continue reading the Prologue and complete the chart (see Eng 12 Handouts for copy); assigned pilgrims: Monk, Friar, Merchant, Oxford Cleric |
| WEDNESDAY | Continue discussion of pilgrims with a continued focus on characterization, Chaucer's opinion, and reflection of Middle Ages time period; HOMEWORK: Read and analyze characteristics of assigned characters (Cook, Skipper, Doctor) |
| THURSDAY | Review three pilgrims from homework; continue discussion of pilgrims with a focus on characterization; HOMEWORK: group Teach Back assignment--read and analyze description of assigned characters and plan Teach Back chart to be presented on Tuesday after quiz |
| FRIDAY | Pep Rally Day--Crossword puzzle study guide (See Eng 12 Handouts); HOMEWORK: Begin preparing for next week's quiz on the Middle Ages (Tuesday) |
| MONDAY | Continue film study of "Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail" as an introduction to both life in the Middle Ages as well as satire |
| TUESDAY | Middle Ages PowerPoint presentation with a focus on living environment, social norms, status quo, health, and religion |
| WEDNESDAY | Complete Middle Ages PowerPoint; introduction to satire (definition, key elements, modern-day examples) in preparation for The Canterbury Tales |
| THURSDAY | Begin reading "The Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales with a focus on characterization and Chaucer's opinion; HOMEWORK: Continue reading Prologue and fill out characterization chart (See Eng 12 Handouts for copy); Assigned pilgrims: Monk, Friar, Merchant, Oxford Cleric (due Monday) |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day--class time to work on reading and chart |
| MONDAY | Continue reading and discussion of "The Battle with Grendel's Mother" with a focus on plot devices, the reflection of the time period, and Beowulf as an epic hero; introduction to Beowulf's resume assessment; 3-2-1 Exit Ticket:We've been discussing Beowulf as an epic hero, and how his words and deeds make him a hero of the Anglo-Saxon era. List 3 ways in which he proves himself to be an epic hero, 2 ways in which he reflects Anglo-Saxon society, and 1 person who is a hero in your life and why. HOMEWORK: Study for Wednesday's test on Beowulf |
| TUESDAY | Class time to work on Beowulf's resume; HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's test. |
| WEDNESDAY | Test on Beowulf, historical context, and 10 literary terms; HOMEWORK: Complete rough draft of resume to allow for peer edit on Thursday |
| THURSDAY | Class time to work on resume; complete peer edits |
| FRIDAY | Beowulf's Resume due; review of key grammar concepts (TBD) |
Week of 09/23-09/27
| MONDAY | Post-High School Project Presentations begin; class time to work on draft of College Entrance Essay |
| TUESDAY | Post-High School Project Presentations continue; class time to work on draft of College Entrance Essay |
| WEDNESDAY | Post-High School Project Presentations continue; class time to work on draft of College Entrance Essay; HOMEWORK: Complete typed draft (at least 2nd) of college entrance essay for peer edits |
| THURSDAY | Rough draft of college entrance essay due for check in and edit; HOMEWORK: Complete final draft of essay (due Monday) |
| FRIDAY | 1/2 Day: Class time to continue work on essay |
| MONDAY | Class time to conduct research on given topic for Post-High School group project; laptops will be provided (Projects due Monday, 09/16) |
| TUESDAY | Class time to conduct research on given topic for Post-High School group project; laptops will be provided; review Works Cited |
| WEDNESDAY | Class time to conduct research on given topic for Post-High School group project; laptops will be provided; Introduce College Entrance Essay topics and workbook (Essay due Monday, 09/23) |
| THURSDAY | Class time to conduct research on given topic for Post-High School group project; laptops will be provided; Grade-level meetings with Mr. Miller |
| FRIDAY | Class time to conduct research on given topic for Post-High School group project; laptops will be provided; Review Presentation Skills and requirements; Presentations begin Monday |
| Monday | No School--Labor Day |
| Tuesday | 1/2 Day--Index Cards, Introductions and Attendance; HOMEWORK: Complete Getting to Know You activities |
| Wednesday | Review syllabus, class policies, and expecations; textbook distribution |
| Thursday | Seating Chart; introduction to website; Getting to Know You Activity |
| Friday | Literary Terms Pre-test; introduction to Post-High School Project |