Today I will be able to:
1.Explore one of the most influential movements in American literature
2.Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful
3.Read, comprehend, analyze poetry using the TPCASTT strategy.
4.Make strategic use of digital media …to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
AGENDA
1. No Journal Today!
2. Review the Things to Know for Friday's Transcendentalism Test (this can be found on CTLS Week 11 Resources) AND
Transcendentalism Summarizing Task (the assignment sheet and an example of Blackout Poetry can be found on CTLS Week 11 Resources) --This is due by Monday March 12th (We highly suggest getting this in early, so you can enjoy your spring break!) You will submit to CTLS Assignments.
3.Review, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost (TPCASTT)
4. Introduce "O Captain My Captain" this will be on your test. We will not go over in class, but if you have questions please ask them Thursday.
5.Con't with DPS Film Study. Be sure to complete the Viewing Guide (Week 10 Resources). There will be questions from the film on CTLS.
This afternoon,
Work on any of the following:
1. USA Test Prep #9
2. Transcendentalism Activity (summarizing task)
3. Study for Transcendentalism Test
Announcements:
Instructional Support Day is TOMORROW
Spring Break is next week!!!