Objective: SWBAT analyze Avery's dream in "The Piano Lesson" by summarizing the dream, explaining the significance behind THREE of the symbols in the dream, and, ultimately, determining the meaning of the dream as it relates to Avery.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want) or Describe a dream you've had recently.
Today: 1) Go over Exit Slips
2) What do our dreams mean?
3) Finish reading Act 1, Scene 1 pp. 19-28.
4) Watch Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Piano Lesson."
MEGA Exit Slip: Look back at Avery's monologue on pp. 24-25. Summarize what Avery saw in his dream. Next, explain the meaning behind THREE of the symbols in his dream. Finally, explain what you believe to be the meaning of this dream and how it relates to Avery's claim that he's meant to be a pastor.
Homework: Legacy Project Due Friday, November 15.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Thursday, October 31
Objective: SWBAT identify and describe the main conflict in "The Piano Lesson." SWBAT analyze the piano as a symbol by describing its importance to Boy Willie. SWBAT
evaluate the significance of Sutter’s ghost by describing its impact on the
characters in the play.
Do-Now: Recall Troy’s monologue’s in “Fences.” What was the purpose of these monologues? How did they impact the play? What did we learn about Troy through his monologues?
Today: 1) Review monologue and metaphor.
2) Class will continue to read Act 1, Scene 1. Class will begin to fill out the chart for the characters' reactions to Sutter's ghost.
3) In groups, students will read Act 1, pp. 15-19 (where Maretha enters) and finish filling out the chart.
Exit Slip: Describe the meaning behind Doaker’s train metaphor that he gives during his monologue. Relate this metaphor to your own life. Do you feel you are one of the people who Doaker claims gets on the train and expects it to head where he/she wants to go? Explain.
Homework: Legacy Project Due Friday, November 15.
Do-Now: Recall Troy’s monologue’s in “Fences.” What was the purpose of these monologues? How did they impact the play? What did we learn about Troy through his monologues?
Today: 1) Review monologue and metaphor.
2) Class will continue to read Act 1, Scene 1. Class will begin to fill out the chart for the characters' reactions to Sutter's ghost.
3) In groups, students will read Act 1, pp. 15-19 (where Maretha enters) and finish filling out the chart.
Exit Slip: Describe the meaning behind Doaker’s train metaphor that he gives during his monologue. Relate this metaphor to your own life. Do you feel you are one of the people who Doaker claims gets on the train and expects it to head where he/she wants to go? Explain.
Homework: Legacy Project Due Friday, November 15.
Monday, October 28
Objective: SWBAT
identify and describe the main conflict in “The Piano Lesson.” SWBAT analyze the piano as a symbol by
describing its importance to Boy Willie.
Do-Now:
Today: 1) What is a legacy? Introduce Legacy Project
2) Anticipation Guide for "The Piano Lesson:"
Agree or Disagree: The wrong you do in your life will always come back to haunt you.
Agree or Disagree: It is important to respect the wishes of your elders, even if they have been dead for many years.
Agree or Disagree: Every woman needs a man to help take care of her, but not every man needs a woman.
Agree or Disagree: Once someone becomes a criminal, he/she will most likely remain a criminal for the rest of his/her life.
Agree or Disagree: There is such a thing as luck and certain things you do can cause good or bad luck for you.
3) Review symbolism and conflict. How was Desdemona's handkerchief a symbol in "Othello?"
4) Class will read Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Piano Lesson" pp. 1-12.
Exit Slip: What appears to be the main conflict in the play? What does Boy Willie plan on doing with the piano? What do you believe the piano symbolizes to Boy Willie?
Homework: Begin working on Legacy Project
Do-Now:
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(Before starting your Do-Now, please take out your project for "Othello" and make sure your name is written clearly on it so that Ms. Winberg can collect it before class begins.)
What do you hope to
leave as your legacy? That is, what do
you want to leave behind that people will remember you for when you’re gone? Why is it important for someone to be
remembered after he/she is gone?
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Today: 1) What is a legacy? Introduce Legacy Project
2) Anticipation Guide for "The Piano Lesson:"
Agree or Disagree: The wrong you do in your life will always come back to haunt you.
Agree or Disagree: It is important to respect the wishes of your elders, even if they have been dead for many years.
Agree or Disagree: Every woman needs a man to help take care of her, but not every man needs a woman.
Agree or Disagree: Once someone becomes a criminal, he/she will most likely remain a criminal for the rest of his/her life.
Agree or Disagree: There is such a thing as luck and certain things you do can cause good or bad luck for you.
3) Review symbolism and conflict. How was Desdemona's handkerchief a symbol in "Othello?"
4) Class will read Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Piano Lesson" pp. 1-12.
Exit Slip: What appears to be the main conflict in the play? What does Boy Willie plan on doing with the piano? What do you believe the piano symbolizes to Boy Willie?
Homework: Begin working on Legacy Project
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