1: After resuming vocabulary, we divided into small groups to analyze and identify the tone of the stanzas in "Ode to a Nightingale." Then, you received the tone prompt for our "birdie" poems. The tone prompt essay deadline is 7:30 a.m. on Friday - whether you are in class or absent. If in class, you are expected to turn in a hard copy by this deadline; if you are absent, you are expected to turn in a digital copy by this time. The essay may be handwritten or typed, depending on the writer's preference and situation.
We then began our return to multiple rhetorical strategies by reading the opening passage of Wuthering Heights in which we met Mr. Heathcliff and his abode. Through an opening discussion, we ascertained basic ideas of the character and setting. Then, in new groups, you analyzed one of the suggested prompt strategies to share with the class. Thus far, first hour has completed diction and imagery.
Friday's class will be 1 hour and 15 minutes due to scheduling. As this is an awkward amount of time, our exact agenda will depend on completion of certain steps for the Wuthering Heights prompt. I know that we will resume our group analysis for syntax, structure, and tone. We will also do more pre-work on this prompt. After that, we shall let the clock tell us how to proceed. Make sure you bring back your Wuthering Heights passage -- you do not want to lose any of your valuable notes for Friday's class.
7: Yes, I am the wicked witch making you complete 2 prompts in a 48 hour period.
After we finished Unit 15 vocabulary, we competed in last person standing, which Erica won! We will review on Friday and your quiz will be Monday.
Then, we returned to the Wuthering Heights passage in order to finish group analysis of syntax, structure, and tone. Following that analysis, you were regrouped into partnerships for the last pre-writing activity for this prompt. I am purposefully not writing that specific step down for the blog. Following this step, you gnashed your teeth, gave me the evil eye, and picked up your pen or pencil to compose the prompt, which was a 40 minute timed writing.
If you were absent, you will need to make up this writing in school --- as it is a timed writing prompt. However, you can definitely prep the passage via close reading to prepare for the prompt itself. Any absentees will need to set up an appointment to complete the prompt, which will need to be done by November 2. I will be giving this prompt in other hours this week as well if you would like to use study hall time for completion of the prompt.
For Friday's class, we will be spending quality time with the three musketeers -- logos, ethos, and pathos. We may be on the floor again!
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