OLD+Eng.+10+December


 * Dec. 3

Revisit Hughes’ poems and make connections.

5th-7th hours--Each group examines [|quotes on goals], dreams, equality, and the American Dream.

Finish [|webquest]to build background knowledge before beginning play. Group members will share the information found. Other members read and add to notes on the topics they didn't research.

Before reading, take notes:
 * The context of African American society in Chicago in the 1950s.
 * The structures of a play--acts, scenes, Exposition/Introduction, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Dénouement (comedy)/resolution/catastrophe(tragedy)
 * tragedy
 * characterization
 * setting & mood
 * conflict
 * theme
 * stage directions

Begin reading the stage notes..


 * Re-write the first line in your own words: “The Younger room would be a comfortable and well-ordered room if it were not for a number of indestructible contradictions to this state of being.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What can you infer about the family’s income based on the description in the setting?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Writing Reflection: How would my life be different if I were a teenager in the 1950s? || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 4

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Read pages 25-36 as a class.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What are the characteristics of Walter Lee Younger?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What are the characteristics of Ruth Younger?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Why do you think Walter give Travis the money? Why doesn’t Ruth?
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">In your opinion, what are the advantages and the disadvantages of giving children everything they want?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Vocabulary words] || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 5

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No school-due to power outage || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 6

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Finish Act I, scene one.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">How do Walter and Ruth react to the coming insurance money?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">How would you react if you were about to get a large sum of money?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Which character do you think is most entitled to part of the insurance money? Why?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Do you think Mama is a good parent? Why or why not?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Who is a better parent, Walter or Ruth? Why?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">How would you describe Walter Lee Younger and the dreams that motivate him?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">How does Walter think his dream will help himself and his family? How is this a dream that will help pull Walter up? Or will it bring him down? || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 7

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Complete [|Dream Chart] and [|Characterization Sheet] ||
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 10

Complete Act I, Scene Two [|vocabulary.]

Read p. 54- 60.

This week, we will read a part where Walter says that “Money is life.” Write a Letter to Walter Lee explaining whether you agree with him that “Money is life” and why. Review letter format.

Review subjects, predicates, and agreement, if time allows. || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 11

Discuss [|theme] and complete notes on theme.

Read p. 60-70.

Look at the characters of Mama and Beneatha and their cultures. Complete notes on [|culture.]

Review subject, predicates, and agreement. || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 12

Practice subjects, predicates, and agreement.

Read p. 70-95.

Respond to Walter Lee’s comments to his mother on. p. 95. Is he justified? || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec.13

Practice subjects, predicates, and agreement.

Read p. 96-109. || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 14

Grammar quiz.

Watch portion of movie based on play. Take notes to compare movie to play. || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Review Questions]
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 17

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Vocabulary]

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Read rest of Act II in groups || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 18 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Read Act III in groups.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Respond to...

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Complete theme sheet from last week. || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 19
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What do you think of Walter’s character? Evaluate his good and bad points.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Do you agree with Mama that Walter has “come into his manhood”? Why or why not?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Why do you think Walter changes his mind in regard to Lindner’s offer? Do you think this change is realistic? Why or why not?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Write [|biopoem.]

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Write diary entries:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pretend you are one of the characters. Write a diary entry from before Mama received the check, a diary entry from the day Mama receives the check, and a diary entry from the day after they move.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Watch movie version of play. || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 20

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Finish movie and review terms for test. || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dec. 21

<span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 160%;">Snow Day ||
 * Winter Break || Winter Break || Winter Break || Winter Break || Winter Break ||