Objective: SWBAT compose an ending for a play based on their inferences about the play's characters.
Do-Now: What would you be willing to do to become famous? What would you NOT be willing to do? Would you be willing to change the way you look? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read "The Shampoo"
2) Complete questions #1-5.
3) Compose your own ending for "The Shampoo." It should be written in play format and should be approximately TWO pages long (one page front and back).
Exit Slip: If you were Jennifer, what would you do? Would you be willing to possibly risk losing your hair in order to become famous? Explain.
Homework: Continue working on your "Death of a Salesman" Project
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Monday, April 30
Objective: SWBAT compose an ending for a play based on their inferences about the play's characters.
Do-Now: We've all heard the expression, "Don't judge a book by its cover." Do you agree that you cannot judge someone based on how he/she looks? Why? Have you ever misjudged someone because of how he/she looked? Have you ever been misjudged based on your looks?
Today: 1) Class will read "The Skateboarder."
2) Complete questions #1-5 for "The Skateboarder."
3) Compose an ending for "The Skateboarder." Your ending should be TWO pages and follow play format.
Exit Slip: If you were the security guard, who would you be more likely to believe--the boy or the man? Why?
Homework: Continue working on your "Death of a Salesman" Project
Do-Now: We've all heard the expression, "Don't judge a book by its cover." Do you agree that you cannot judge someone based on how he/she looks? Why? Have you ever misjudged someone because of how he/she looked? Have you ever been misjudged based on your looks?
Today: 1) Class will read "The Skateboarder."
2) Complete questions #1-5 for "The Skateboarder."
3) Compose an ending for "The Skateboarder." Your ending should be TWO pages and follow play format.
Exit Slip: If you were the security guard, who would you be more likely to believe--the boy or the man? Why?
Homework: Continue working on your "Death of a Salesman" Project
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Friday, April 27
Objective: SWBAT
complete a project displaying their comprehension and understanding of “Death
of a Salesman.”
Do-Now: What are you reactions to the end of the play? Do you believe Willy made the right choice for himself? For his family? Did Willy have any other options?
Today: 1) "Death of a Salesman" Act 2 Quiz
2) Start working on "Death of a Salesman" Project
Exit Slip: Which project option did you choose? Why did you choose this option? How much progress have you made on your project so far?
Homework: Continue to work on "Death of a Salesman" Project
Do-Now: What are you reactions to the end of the play? Do you believe Willy made the right choice for himself? For his family? Did Willy have any other options?
Today: 1) "Death of a Salesman" Act 2 Quiz
2) Start working on "Death of a Salesman" Project
Exit Slip: Which project option did you choose? Why did you choose this option? How much progress have you made on your project so far?
Homework: Continue to work on "Death of a Salesman" Project
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thursday, April 26
Objective: SWBAT
evaluate the effectiveness of a requiem.
Do-Now: Describe the final falling out between Willy and Biff. Why does Biff claim he was never successful in life? How does Willy response to Biff's claims?
Today: 1) Class will read the "Requiem" for "Death of a Salesman"
2) Introduce "Death of a Salesman" Project
3) Requiem Re-Write: Compose your own requiem for “Death of a Salesman” showing what you believe happened to Willy's family and friends. This requiem should act to REPLACE the one written in the book, NOT add on to it. Your requiem should be written in play format and should be at least TWO pages long. You may use characters already in the book as well as any characters you choose to create. Keep in mind: The play ends with Willy dying and his family/friends attending his funeral. THIS MAY NOT CHANGE in your requiem. Your requiem should begin AFTER Willy is buried.
Exit Slip: If you were directed the play, would you include the “Requiem” or leave it out? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Act 2 of "Death of a Salesman" TOMORROW! Begin working on "Death of a Salesman" Project
Do-Now: Describe the final falling out between Willy and Biff. Why does Biff claim he was never successful in life? How does Willy response to Biff's claims?
Today: 1) Class will read the "Requiem" for "Death of a Salesman"
2) Introduce "Death of a Salesman" Project
3) Requiem Re-Write: Compose your own requiem for “Death of a Salesman” showing what you believe happened to Willy's family and friends. This requiem should act to REPLACE the one written in the book, NOT add on to it. Your requiem should be written in play format and should be at least TWO pages long. You may use characters already in the book as well as any characters you choose to create. Keep in mind: The play ends with Willy dying and his family/friends attending his funeral. THIS MAY NOT CHANGE in your requiem. Your requiem should begin AFTER Willy is buried.
Exit Slip: If you were directed the play, would you include the “Requiem” or leave it out? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Act 2 of "Death of a Salesman" TOMORROW! Begin working on "Death of a Salesman" Project
Monday, April 23, 2012
Wednesday, April 25
Objective: SWBAT
describe what a character’s hallucinations can reveal about him. SWBAT evaluate the climax of a play and
explain how the events in the play have begun to shift direction.
Do-Now: Recall the instances in the play where Uncle Ben has appeared. What has been his purpose in this play? Why does he keep appearing? What does this show you about Willy?
Today: 1) In groups, students will read pp. 125-127. How is Uncle Ben used in this scene? What caused Willy’s imagination to bring him back?
2) Class will read ppg. 127-133. What occurs during the final falling out between Willy and Biff.
3) In groups, go back in the play and find every instance where Uncle Ben appears. List each of these instances and explain Ben's purpose in each instance.
4) Writing: Compose a suicide note in which Willy explains to his family why he has decided to end his life. Give reasons that were alluded to in the play and well as any reasons you can infer from your reading. You may also wish to appologize to certain characters in this letter and address the letter to whichever character(s) you want. This letter should be at least TWENTY lines long.
Homework: Finish suicide note.
Do-Now: Recall the instances in the play where Uncle Ben has appeared. What has been his purpose in this play? Why does he keep appearing? What does this show you about Willy?
Today: 1) In groups, students will read pp. 125-127. How is Uncle Ben used in this scene? What caused Willy’s imagination to bring him back?
2) Class will read ppg. 127-133. What occurs during the final falling out between Willy and Biff.
3) In groups, go back in the play and find every instance where Uncle Ben appears. List each of these instances and explain Ben's purpose in each instance.
4) Writing: Compose a suicide note in which Willy explains to his family why he has decided to end his life. Give reasons that were alluded to in the play and well as any reasons you can infer from your reading. You may also wish to appologize to certain characters in this letter and address the letter to whichever character(s) you want. This letter should be at least TWENTY lines long.
Homework: Finish suicide note.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Monday, April 23
Objective: SWBAT
explain how a flashback scene is used to parallel a present scene from a
play.
Do-Now: Why do family members keep secrets from one another? Has a family member ever kept a secret from you? Have you ever kept a secret from a family member? Explain.
Today: 1) Independently, students will read pp. 114-116. What is the significance of this minor scene?
2) Class will read pp. 116-121. What does this flashback scene reveal about Willy’s past? How does this explain his current relationship with Biff?
3) In groups, students will read pp. 121-122 and answer the following questions: Where do you see foreshadowing in this scene? What might happen next in the play based on this foreshadowing?
4) Writing: Write a letter from Willy to Linda in which he confesses to his affair. Explain his reasons for having the affair as well as his reasons for ending it. Explain how his affair has affected his relationship with Biff and the rest of his family. Offer any appologies you feel Willy would offer to his wife and family. Your letter should be at least TEN complete sentences.
Homework (from FRIDAY): Write 2-3 paragraphs describing a time in your life where you have overexaggerated something about yourself or lied about yourself in order to make someone think better about you.Why did you choose to lie?What did you feel you had to prove?
Exit Slip: What do you think caused Willy to have an affair? How might this have led to the destruction of the relationship between him and his son? His wife?
Homework: Finish writing assignments
Do-Now: Why do family members keep secrets from one another? Has a family member ever kept a secret from you? Have you ever kept a secret from a family member? Explain.
Today: 1) Independently, students will read pp. 114-116. What is the significance of this minor scene?
2) Class will read pp. 116-121. What does this flashback scene reveal about Willy’s past? How does this explain his current relationship with Biff?
3) In groups, students will read pp. 121-122 and answer the following questions: Where do you see foreshadowing in this scene? What might happen next in the play based on this foreshadowing?
4) Writing: Write a letter from Willy to Linda in which he confesses to his affair. Explain his reasons for having the affair as well as his reasons for ending it. Explain how his affair has affected his relationship with Biff and the rest of his family. Offer any appologies you feel Willy would offer to his wife and family. Your letter should be at least TEN complete sentences.
Homework (from FRIDAY): Write 2-3 paragraphs describing a time in your life where you have overexaggerated something about yourself or lied about yourself in order to make someone think better about you.Why did you choose to lie?What did you feel you had to prove?
Exit Slip: What do you think caused Willy to have an affair? How might this have led to the destruction of the relationship between him and his son? His wife?
Homework: Finish writing assignments
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Friday, April 19
Objective: SWBAT find an instance of foreshadowing in a play and describe what event it might be predicting. SWBAT find three examples of dramatic irony in a play and explain how effectively it is being used.
Do-Now: Would you be willing to lie to someone in order to make them happy, even though there is a chance they might discover the truth one day? Explain why or why not.
Today: 1) What instances of foreshadowing have we seen so far in the play?
2) In groups, students will read pp. 90-94. What is the purpose of Bernard’s re-appearance in the play? How has Bernard succeeded where Biff has failed? How does Willy over exaggerate Biff’s success?
3) Class will read from pg. 95-98, looking for an instance of foreshadowing. What might happen later on in the play based on the hint that has been given?
4) In groups, students will read pp. 98-105 looking for instances of dramatic irony. How are Happy’s lies a form of dramatic irony?
5) Class will read pp. 105- 114. How are Willy’s flashbacks mixed in with the present scene? How is the author trying to show that this is not the first time Biff has disappointed his father?
Exit Slip: What is starting to happen to Willy? What do you believe is causing this to happen to him?
Homework: Write 2-3 paragraphs describing a time in your life where you have overexaggerated something about yourself or lied about yourself in order to make someone think better about you. Why did you choose to lie? What did you feel you had to prove?
Do-Now: Would you be willing to lie to someone in order to make them happy, even though there is a chance they might discover the truth one day? Explain why or why not.
Today: 1) What instances of foreshadowing have we seen so far in the play?
2) In groups, students will read pp. 90-94. What is the purpose of Bernard’s re-appearance in the play? How has Bernard succeeded where Biff has failed? How does Willy over exaggerate Biff’s success?
3) Class will read from pg. 95-98, looking for an instance of foreshadowing. What might happen later on in the play based on the hint that has been given?
4) In groups, students will read pp. 98-105 looking for instances of dramatic irony. How are Happy’s lies a form of dramatic irony?
5) Class will read pp. 105- 114. How are Willy’s flashbacks mixed in with the present scene? How is the author trying to show that this is not the first time Biff has disappointed his father?
Exit Slip: What is starting to happen to Willy? What do you believe is causing this to happen to him?
Homework: Write 2-3 paragraphs describing a time in your life where you have overexaggerated something about yourself or lied about yourself in order to make someone think better about you. Why did you choose to lie? What did you feel you had to prove?
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Wednesday, April 18
Objective: SWBAT describe how an instance of flashback is used to contrast with an accompanying scene.
Do-Now: Do you believe it’s not what you know, but who you know that’s important for determining how successful you are? Can you be successful based on the fact that you are well-known and well-liked? Can you be successful without anyone liking you? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read pp. 76-84. How have Willy’s dreams been shot down, once again? What might now happen to Willy? How does this scene represent situational irony?
2) Class will read pp. 84-90. How is flashback being used to contrast the scene that came before? What opportunities did Willy give up in the past? What hopes did the family have for Biff?
3) Write 2-3 paragraphs describing a time in your life where you were let down. A time where you expected something great and, instead, were disappointed. Compare your story to Willy’s.
Exit Slip: Willy expected to get a better job and now, instead, has lost the job he had. If you were Willy, what might you be feeling/thinking now? What would you be worried about?
Homework: Finish writing assignment
Do-Now: Do you believe it’s not what you know, but who you know that’s important for determining how successful you are? Can you be successful based on the fact that you are well-known and well-liked? Can you be successful without anyone liking you? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will read pp. 76-84. How have Willy’s dreams been shot down, once again? What might now happen to Willy? How does this scene represent situational irony?
2) Class will read pp. 84-90. How is flashback being used to contrast the scene that came before? What opportunities did Willy give up in the past? What hopes did the family have for Biff?
3) Write 2-3 paragraphs describing a time in your life where you were let down. A time where you expected something great and, instead, were disappointed. Compare your story to Willy’s.
Exit Slip: Willy expected to get a better job and now, instead, has lost the job he had. If you were Willy, what might you be feeling/thinking now? What would you be worried about?
Homework: Finish writing assignment
Wednesday, April 18
Objective: SWBAT identify symbols in two different poems written by the same author and explain what each of those symbols represents. SWBAT create their own symbolic poems.
Do-Now: What do a tiger and a lamb have in common? What differences do they have? (Focus on what the animals look like, how they act, what each of them eats, and how humans view each of them).
Today: 1) VENN Diagram: Lions vs. Lambs
2) Review symbolism
3) Class will read “The Tyger” on pg. 721 and “The Lamb” on pg. 723. Class will discuss what each animal symbolizes to the author.
4) Students will compose their own poems inspired by “The Tyger” and “The Lamb.” Each student will select an animal and compose a poem using the animal as a symbol to represent an idea.
Exit Slip: Complete “Extending and Evaluating” question #724.
Homework: Finish your poem
Do-Now: What do a tiger and a lamb have in common? What differences do they have? (Focus on what the animals look like, how they act, what each of them eats, and how humans view each of them).
Today: 1) VENN Diagram: Lions vs. Lambs
2) Review symbolism
3) Class will read “The Tyger” on pg. 721 and “The Lamb” on pg. 723. Class will discuss what each animal symbolizes to the author.
4) Students will compose their own poems inspired by “The Tyger” and “The Lamb.” Each student will select an animal and compose a poem using the animal as a symbol to represent an idea.
Exit Slip: Complete “Extending and Evaluating” question #724.
Homework: Finish your poem
Friday, April 13, 2012
Tuesday, April 17
Objective: SWBAT describe how the mood in the Loman household has changed based on two potential, future events. SWBAT compare this change in mood to the changes seen in other plays they have read.
Do-Now: What “big plans” did Happy and Biff discuss at the end of Act 1? What are they planning on doing? How are they going to do this?
Today: 1) Act 1 Quiz
2) Class will read pp. 72-76 examining how the mood in the Loman household has changed based on potential events that may occur in the future.
Exit Slip: Describe how the mood in the Loman household has changed since Act 1. What are Willy's hopes for himself? What are Willy's hopes for his sons? What plans does Willy have for himself and his sons?
Do-Now: What “big plans” did Happy and Biff discuss at the end of Act 1? What are they planning on doing? How are they going to do this?
Today: 1) Act 1 Quiz
2) Class will read pp. 72-76 examining how the mood in the Loman household has changed based on potential events that may occur in the future.
Exit Slip: Describe how the mood in the Loman household has changed since Act 1. What are Willy's hopes for himself? What are Willy's hopes for his sons? What plans does Willy have for himself and his sons?
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Friday, April 13
Objective: SWBAT describe how three different characters view Willy and make inferences about each of the three characters based on their view of Willy.
Do-Now: How do you think your friends/family would describe you if they were talking about you behind your back? What would they say about you? What opinions would they have about the type of person you are?
Today: 1) Review inferences and characterization
2) Class will read pp. 52-56, focusing on Linda, Biff, and Happy’s views on Willy. How does each character feel about Willy? What clues are you given in the text that suggest this? What do these feelings reveal about each character?
3) In groups, students will read pp. 57-61. How does Linda view her sons? What new conflict is introduced to the reader through Linda? Continue filling out Conflict Chart.
4) Independently, students will finish reading Act 1.
Exit Slip: Describe Willy Loman. Use his actions, dialogue and opinions other characters have given about him.
Homework: Quiz on Act 1 on MONDAY!!!
Do-Now: How do you think your friends/family would describe you if they were talking about you behind your back? What would they say about you? What opinions would they have about the type of person you are?
Today: 1) Review inferences and characterization
2) Class will read pp. 52-56, focusing on Linda, Biff, and Happy’s views on Willy. How does each character feel about Willy? What clues are you given in the text that suggest this? What do these feelings reveal about each character?
3) In groups, students will read pp. 57-61. How does Linda view her sons? What new conflict is introduced to the reader through Linda? Continue filling out Conflict Chart.
4) Independently, students will finish reading Act 1.
Exit Slip: Describe Willy Loman. Use his actions, dialogue and opinions other characters have given about him.
Homework: Quiz on Act 1 on MONDAY!!!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, April 12
Objective: SWBAT evaluate one instance of flashback in “Death of a Salesman” and explain the author’s purpose for the flashback.
Do-Now: What is one thing in your life that you regret never doing? This could be an opportunity that was offered to you that you passed up or something you’ve always wanted to do, but were never able to. Why do you regret not doing this? If you had another chance, would you take it?
Today: 1) Teacher will review flashback and the class will discuss the flashback scenes from the previous day’s reading. Based on the flashbacks, what does it appear Willy has missed out on in his life? What do you believe are his biggest regrets?
2) Class will read pp. 41-47, examining Willy’s interchange with his imaginary uncle, Ben. Why might Willy be remembering his uncle at this point in the play?
3) In groups, class will read pp. 47-52, examining the flashback scene with Willy’s uncle, Ben. How does the play transition from Willy seeing an imaginary Ben to a flashback scene? What is the purpose of this flashback scene?
4) Letter to Your Past Self: Think of the opportunity you passed up that you wrote about for your Do-Now. Compose a letter from your present self to your past self, explaining what the opportunity was and why you feel your past self should have taken it. You may want to explain to yourself everything you missed and how your life is different because of this missed opportunity. Your letter should be a MINIMUM of TWENTY complete sentences.
Exit Slip: What do you believe is the author’s purpose for including the flashback scene with Willy’s uncle, Ben? What do you feel the author is trying to show us about Willy and his life?
Do-Now: What is one thing in your life that you regret never doing? This could be an opportunity that was offered to you that you passed up or something you’ve always wanted to do, but were never able to. Why do you regret not doing this? If you had another chance, would you take it?
Today: 1) Teacher will review flashback and the class will discuss the flashback scenes from the previous day’s reading. Based on the flashbacks, what does it appear Willy has missed out on in his life? What do you believe are his biggest regrets?
2) Class will read pp. 41-47, examining Willy’s interchange with his imaginary uncle, Ben. Why might Willy be remembering his uncle at this point in the play?
3) In groups, class will read pp. 47-52, examining the flashback scene with Willy’s uncle, Ben. How does the play transition from Willy seeing an imaginary Ben to a flashback scene? What is the purpose of this flashback scene?
4) Letter to Your Past Self: Think of the opportunity you passed up that you wrote about for your Do-Now. Compose a letter from your present self to your past self, explaining what the opportunity was and why you feel your past self should have taken it. You may want to explain to yourself everything you missed and how your life is different because of this missed opportunity. Your letter should be a MINIMUM of TWENTY complete sentences.
Exit Slip: What do you believe is the author’s purpose for including the flashback scene with Willy’s uncle, Ben? What do you feel the author is trying to show us about Willy and his life?
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Wednesday, April 11
Objective: SWBAT describe how two instances of flashback are used in “Death of a Salesman” to reveal more about Willy’s past.
Do-Now: Recall a book you’ve read or a movie you’ve seen that used flashback (showing a scene that occurred in the past). What occurred during this flashback? How was the flashback used effectively to reveal more about the characters in the movie/play?
Today: 1) Review flashback
2) Class will begin reading pp. 28-33 of “Death of a Salesman,” examining the first instance of flashback. How does this flashback show a sharp contrast between past and present? What was Willy’s life like before? What is his life like now?
3) In groups, class will read pp. 33-40, focusing on the remaining part of the first flashback and the second flashback. Students will write descriptions of each flashback.
4) Class will use a VENN diagram to compare/contrast Willy’s life in the past with Willy’s life in the present, based on the scenes presented in the first part of Act 1.
5) Write your own flashback. Choose an event from your childhood and write a two-page scene re-enacting that event. Use both stage direction and dialogue as you pretend this scene from your past will be acted out.
Exit Slip: What did these flashbacks reveal about Willy’s true character? What have you now learned about Willy that you did not know before the flashbacks? How do you think the play’s author wants you to feel about Willy?
Homework: Finish writing your flashback
Do-Now: Recall a book you’ve read or a movie you’ve seen that used flashback (showing a scene that occurred in the past). What occurred during this flashback? How was the flashback used effectively to reveal more about the characters in the movie/play?
Today: 1) Review flashback
2) Class will begin reading pp. 28-33 of “Death of a Salesman,” examining the first instance of flashback. How does this flashback show a sharp contrast between past and present? What was Willy’s life like before? What is his life like now?
3) In groups, class will read pp. 33-40, focusing on the remaining part of the first flashback and the second flashback. Students will write descriptions of each flashback.
4) Class will use a VENN diagram to compare/contrast Willy’s life in the past with Willy’s life in the present, based on the scenes presented in the first part of Act 1.
5) Write your own flashback. Choose an event from your childhood and write a two-page scene re-enacting that event. Use both stage direction and dialogue as you pretend this scene from your past will be acted out.
Exit Slip: What did these flashbacks reveal about Willy’s true character? What have you now learned about Willy that you did not know before the flashbacks? How do you think the play’s author wants you to feel about Willy?
Homework: Finish writing your flashback
Monday, April 9, 2012
Tuesday, April 10
Objective: SWBAT describe the internal and external conflicts of THREE characters from “Death of a Salesman.”
Do-Now: What conflicts have been established so far in Act 1 of “Death of a Salesman?” What problems does Willy face? What problems do other members of his family face?
Today: 1) Review Internal vs. External Conflict. What conflicts is Willy faced with so far in the play? Students will create a conflict chart and add Willy as the first entry.
2) Class will continue reading “Death of a Salesman” pp. 19-21. What appear to be Biff’s internal and external conflicts? What CLUES are given to us in the story that suggest these conflicts? Students will add Biff to their conflict charts.
3) In pairs, students will read pp. 22-27, focusing on Biff and Happy’s internal and external conflicts. Students will add Happy to their conflict charts.
4) Using the description of the setting given at the beginning of Act 1, draw a diagram of the stage, labeling each of the important pieces. Pretend that a stage crew will be using this diagram to set-up the stage for a production of the play.
Exit Slip: Out of all the characters in the play who have been introduced so far, whose conflict can you relate to the most? Explain.
Homework: Finish drawing stage diagram
Do-Now: What conflicts have been established so far in Act 1 of “Death of a Salesman?” What problems does Willy face? What problems do other members of his family face?
Today: 1) Review Internal vs. External Conflict. What conflicts is Willy faced with so far in the play? Students will create a conflict chart and add Willy as the first entry.
2) Class will continue reading “Death of a Salesman” pp. 19-21. What appear to be Biff’s internal and external conflicts? What CLUES are given to us in the story that suggest these conflicts? Students will add Biff to their conflict charts.
3) In pairs, students will read pp. 22-27, focusing on Biff and Happy’s internal and external conflicts. Students will add Happy to their conflict charts.
4) Using the description of the setting given at the beginning of Act 1, draw a diagram of the stage, labeling each of the important pieces. Pretend that a stage crew will be using this diagram to set-up the stage for a production of the play.
Exit Slip: Out of all the characters in the play who have been introduced so far, whose conflict can you relate to the most? Explain.
Homework: Finish drawing stage diagram
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