Objectives: Students will: Read critically. Understand the "Dialectical Notebook" (or dej) and how it can improve reading and writing skills

Mrs. Giamoni

1. 
   Read critically.
   
2. 
   Understand the “Dialectical Notebook” (or DEJ) and how it can improve reading and writing skills.
   
3. 
   Explicate “Araby” and “Eveline”.
   
4. 
   Work cooperatively.
   

DO NOW: Swap DEJs with a partner and comment on their comments.

2. Form Explication groups and create responses to “Araby” and “Eveline”

3. Discuss chart. Collect DEJs.

4. Assign homework:

Timed essay on Araby or Eveline on 9/19.

Choose a nonfiction selection with 3-4 classmates. 9/23

Final draft of Major Assertion Essay #1 due September 30.

Literary Terms Presentation due 9/23.

Book Presentations due 9/24.
MATERIALS NEEDED: Handouts: Araby and Eveline; lined paper; pen/pencil; homework (DEJs)

A.P, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION – WEEK 3

Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
OBJECTIVES: Students will:

1. 
   Read critically.
   
2. 
   Understand what reading critically means.
   
3. 
   Work cooperatively.
   

DO NOW: Silently read THE BEDFORD READER Chapter 1 “Reading Critically” and complete worksheet. Be prepared to share insights in a class discussion.

2. AP Multiple Choice practice. Discuss responses.

3. Workshop: Book presentations/ Literary terms

3. Homework:

Timed essay on Araby or Eveline on 9/19.

Choose a nonfiction selection with 3-4 classmates. 9/23

Final draft of Major Assertion Essay #1 due September 30.

Literary Terms Presentation due 9/23.

Book Presentations due 9/24.

AP Multiple Choice Test 9/27.

A.P, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION – WEEK 3

Mrs. Giamoni
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
OBJECTIVES: Students will read and write critically.
DO NOW: Silently read the prompts for “Araby” or “Eveline”. Reflect on the prompt; list ideas that you want to include in your essay.
AGENDA: 1. DO NOW activity. Any questions?

2. Timed essay on “Araby” or “Eveline”: 40 minutes. Place essay and notes in portfolios when finished.

3. Homework:

Choose a nonfiction selection with 3-4 classmates. 9/23

Final draft of Major Assertion Essay #1 due September 30.

Literary Terms Presentation due 9/23.

Book Presentations due 9/24.

AP Multiple Choice Test 9/27.