CATALYSTS

ENGLISH IV HN

Welcome to English IV Honors!Each day, when you enter my classroom,

you will take out your journal and record the following:

DateObjective (written on right-side of board)Catalyst #Response to the catalyst questions

CATALYST #1 1.25.12What is your all-time favorite book? What

do you love about this book? Provide as much detail as possible. Which character(s) resonate(s) with you the most?

Why? What event was most memorable in this book?

Why?What did this book teach you? In what ways did

you relate to it?What genre does this book fall into and why do

you enjoy this genre?

Food for thought: Why is it important to write down your thoughts, rather than just talking about them or keeping them in your head?

CATALYST #2 1.26.12Please have out your syllabus and pass up your

parent contact sheet!Today we will begin discussing the expectations for

the Graduation Project this semester.Therefore, answer the following:What, currently, are your concerns about the GP?What have you heard from others that you must

complete?What did you write about in your junior research

paper?Jot down any possible ideas you have for the

product.What do you need from me to aid you in being

successful with this project?

What is a product?A product can be manifested in many

different waysHowever, it must:

Be an extension of your topic Have potential for a broader application than

just this projectBe applicable to or usable by an audience

other than the GP judgesBe student-generatedReflect ample time and effort (15 hrs or more)Be well-documented (if experience based)

Product FormatsVideo (4-6 minutes in length)

Commercial for a product, event, or organization

Public service announcement seriesDocumentary filmWrite and direct a short (fictional) filmInstructional or “how-to” video

Product FormatsWebsite

InteractiveMultimedia FormatThorough Professional

Model/DesignCreate a scale replica modelCreate a functioning modelDevelop blueprints

Product FormatsCreative Representation

a work of art composed songa performance a publication

Educational Event/Programteach a classdesign a thorough program with all aspects

taken into account

Product FormatsVolunteer/Work Experience

Thoroughly documentedMust be reflected upon

Draft Legislation/Policy/Legal Document: Thoroughly researched In an accurate format

CATALYST #3 1.27.12Pass up your drafts of your TIB essays.Create a graphic of a family tree, going as

far back in your family as possible. Your goal should be to trace back at least two generations.

If this is not something that you feel you can do, create a friend tree. How are you connected to each of your friends?

Use and first and last name as much as possible.

Be sure to include yourself in the graphic!

CATALYST #4 1.30.12How do you remember things or keep track of

what you need to do on a daily/weekly basis?What do you do when you REALLY need to

remember something?

What are your first impressions of the story of Beowulf?

What questions or confusions do you have about the plot so far?

What are you hoping to find out as you continue to read?

LITERARY DEVICES REVIEWWORK WITH A PARTNER TO DEFINE/GIVE EXAMPLES OF

AS MANY OF THE FOLLOWING AS POSSIBLE:at          Alliteration as          Allusionac         Archetype c          

Characterizationeh         Epic Hero f           

Foreshadowingim         Imagery i           Ironyk            Kenning mp        Metaphormo        Motif pa          Parallelismpe         Personification si            Similesy         Symbolismth         Themeto         Tone

ANNOTATION WORKSHOPFor the remainder of the prologue and Chapter

1, work on annotating together with a partner. Start to develop a more specific system of

annotating that works for you.As you annotate with your partner, attend to

the following:Passages that you have questions about or think

are importantInstances of the use of literary devicesExamples of Anglo-Saxon culture as established

in the class notes on Friday

Class DiscussionWhat questions or important passages did

you note in your annotations?What literary devices did you notice and

why might they have been important?Questions about understanding: Whose

history is this? What kind of leaders were Hrothgar’s ancestors? What kind of leader should he be? What kind is he? What kind of place is Denmark at this time?

Exit TicketWrite a summative passage that reflects on

qualities, anecdotes, and accomplishments of your relatives noted on the family tree. Link these elements to who you are or what they demonstrate about your family history. Use the Prologue and Chapter 1 of Beowulf as a model of the summary of Hrothgar’s family history.

CATALYST #5 2.1.12Have your answers to the reading questions on your

desk to be checked. Fill out the textbook inventory sheet as it comes around.

Looking back at your notes on literary devices from Monday and referring back to Beowulf Chap. 1-12:

Record at least one example of each of the following: alliteration, allusion, archetype, characterization, and foreshadowing that you have found in your reading so far.

Use specific line numbers for each example you find.Explain why this is an example of the literary device

and why the author might have used it in that place.Be ready to share!

CATALYST #6 2.3.12Have your answers to the reading questions on your

desk to be checked. Looking back at your notes on literary devices from

Monday and referring back to Beowulf Chap. 2-18:Record at least one example of each of the

following: Imagery, tone, parallelism, simile, motif (repeated elements)

Use specific line numbers for each example you find.Explain why this is an example of the literary device

and why the author might have used it in that place.Be ready to share!We will also go over devices from yesterday

Beowulf Ch. 13-18 DiscussionIn your book circle groups, discuss the questions

from Ch. 13-18. Back up what you say with quotes from the

text!!Take notes on your discussion:Record the page number/ lines numbers of the

passage discussed.Write down the responses of at least two group

members.Then, with your group, select 1 passage that you

found to be most significant in Ch. 13-18. Be ready to share!

CATALYST #7 2.6.12We began talking about the stories of Finn and

Siegemund on Friday.Go back and re-read their stories now.How do the stories of these two men compare?How do their stories contrast?Who do you think Beowulf most closely

resembles?Therefore, what fate do you believe Beowulf

will endure?How, if at all, is this different from what

you believed about Beowulf earlier?

Seminar QuestionsOn Thursday, you wrote several discussion

questions.Add two more discussion questions that

reflect events in Chapters 13-19.Now, star your three best questions.These will serve as discussion starters for

our seminar; you must have these questions ready to read to gain admission into the seminar.

Fishbowl Seminar GuidelinesYou will need a partner to participate in this seminar.There will be two circles for this seminar, an inner

and an outer circle.The inner circle will be engaged in the discussion;

the outer circle will be observing and taking notes on the discussion.

You and your partner will take turns participating.One of you will start in the inner circle; the other

person will sit directly behind him/her in the outer circle.

After the partner in the inner circle speaks twice, you will trade places.

Each time that you speak will be tracked, and the quality of what you say will be noted, using the guidelines on your handout.

CATALYST #8 2.7.12Please have out your questions to be checked.In the section of Beowulf that you read for

today’s class, Beowulf speaks up even more about what he believes in and what influences both his actions and the actions of others.

What are the underlying principles of Beowulf’s belief system?

Record at least 3.Then, cite line numbers to back up each of

your statements.Be ready to share!

Discuss…With a partner, discuss the following:1- Do Beowulf’s beliefs contradict one

another?2- Do they differ from other characters’

beliefs?3- Specifically who and why?

GP Product ProposalsIs it feasible?Who is it for?Is it something that has already been

done?Can you take it another step further?

Sample AbstractAs you read the sample abstract, answer

the following:1- What did you learn about this person’s

product from her abstract?2- How is her abstract organized?3- What questions do you have about

constructing this document?

CATALYST #9 2.8.12A foil is a character that is similar in many ways

to the protagonist of the story, but serves as a contrast to an important quality in the protagonist.

What character serves as a foil to Beowulf? (Excluding Finn and Siegemund)

In what ways is this character a foil to our hero? Have you seen any changes in this character so

far? What are they?What happens or has happened to this

character? How might this help us determine what will happen to Beowulf?

Discuss…With a partner, discuss the following,

adding what your partner says to your own notes:

1- What character did you choose as a foil and why?

2- What themes (or messages) are surfacing as you compare Beowulf to these characters?

GP ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS1-2 page abstract that answers the

following questions:What are you doing for your product?What is the topic of your research?What role does your product play in relation

to your topic/thesis?What knowledge, information, and skills are

required to create this product?

GP ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTSThe information in your abstract must be

backed by research, with at least one citation from each resource used.

You must turn in an MLA formatted works cited page with at least three new sources and your original works cited page from your 11th grade graduation project paper.

Your new sources may not also be present on your works cited page from last year.

WHY RESEARCH AGAIN?To be as up to date and as knowledgeable as

possible on your topicNew information may have been released or other

events may have occurred that have changed what is known about your topic

To research the skills you will need to successfully complete your product:Watching documentaries and/or their creationA course in website designDigital editingPhotography and/or moviemakingConstruction

RESEARCH TERMINOLOGYDATABASE: organized and searchable collections of

materials that have been filtered and evaluated by publishers, editors, authors

FREE WEB: the part of a web page that is accessible by searching standard search engines.

INVISIBLE WEB: also known as the deep web. This is a large area of the internet that is inaccessible to search engines.

QUERY: a formal information request that is used with search tools to locate web sites that match an information need.

RELEVANCE: this term refers to how closely a site matches search criteria. Some search engines use special technologies to move the most relevant sites to the top of the result list.

CATALYST #102.9.12Have out your questions to be checked.Take out your vocabulary book and open up to the

first unit.Take a couple minutes to familiarize yourself with

each word by reading its definition and recording the word on the line provided beneath the definition.

Then, select 5 of these words and do one of the following:A- Use each word in a sentence of your ownB- Illustrate each word in some wayC- Generate a list of words associated with this word*You can vary what you choose to do for each of your 5

words.

Red: Beowulf; Green: Grendel; Blue: Hrothgar

Jekyll/Hyde & Frankenstein:Alex MarburyShelby SantosElla PoundersDeonne YoungGiselle Palladino

A Tale of Two Cities:Emily GourdPooja PatelCameron McPhersonRachel FaulkCaroline ZybalaAman Shah

Pride & Prejudice:Abby BrooksSamantha

CuretonRyan EganAnn Marie

PichirailloIan Sullivan

1984:John BeallThomasson

BurgessDanny KimRaleigh KnoxAida MartinezThurman Hill

CHARACTERIZATION Include an explanation and line numbers in each box. As your group examines one of these characters, USE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO

SUPPORT EACH TRAIT IDENTIFIEDCharacter Appearance Attitude Words Deeds Other

Characters’ Reactions

OverallAnalysis

BEOWULFLines 194-195Lines 322-325Possibly mythical son of Edgetho

Line-636 Line 1655-1675

-Line 416-Line 1645-1650-Line 1565-1569-Line 2540

Line 507-525Line 623

Epic Hero dies in glory;Good character

GRENDELLine 101-110Line 163

Line 144-160Line105-110

Line 72587

Lines 159-167136-143105-110

Lines 148-150Line 126-144Fiend

AntagonistDies alone in a lakeEvil & demonic

HROTHGARLine 372 Line 172 Line 167 Line 305 Line 365

Mournful;Well-loved

Old wise king, who allows others to take care of his thrones problems. Well respected as well

CATALYST #112.10.12In your vocabulary books, complete the

“Completing the Sentence” activity by choosing the word that best fits in the context of the sentence.

Be ready to be called on for an answer!If, for some reason, you do not have a

vocab book with you (or you finish early), look through the final chapters of Beowulf and identify 10 kennings in the text.

Then, explain the meaning of these kennings.

UnferthWe are going to add another character to

our character charts: UNFERTH

In your group, go back and find examples of his characterization as well

Test Review QuestionsPART I: ReviewGenerate 3-5 questions that you feel might be

on Tuesday’s test. Record either the answer to these questions, or

questions about how to answer these questions.PART II: Seminar PrepGenerate 3 questions to use in Monday’s

seminar.These questions must relate to the themes,

cultural aspects of, or significance of occurrences in Beowulf.

CATALYST #122.13.12Journals will be collected tomorrow! Complete the next activity for Unit 1 Vocab

by determining the synonyms or antonyms for each vocabulary word.

Then, choose 3 more words and repeat the activity you completed on Thursday with these words:Apply the meaning of the word in a new way

by illustrating it, using it in a new sentence or generating a list of related terms of phrases

Battle Compare/ContrastCreate a triple Venn diagram to compare

and contrast the three battles Beowulf undergoes throughout the story.

Focus your study on the following: 1- Beowulf’s demeanor, 2- the reactions of others in response to the battle 3- what influences/items allowed Beowulf to be victorious (or prevented victory).

At least 2 pieces of text evidence per category should be used as support on the chart.

Fishbowl SeminarFishbowl seminar guidelines will be used just

like last time: You will track your partner’s progress in the

seminar and record reflections on your seminar sheet.

Remember that ample notes and reflections on the seminar sheet can enhance your grade if you do not get to speak in the seminar as much as you like.

Questions should be focused on themes, cultural influences and elements of epic poetry in the text.

Book Circle GroupsJekyll/Hyde &

Frankenstein:Thurman Hill Shelby SantosElla PoundersDeonne YoungGiselle Palladino

A Tale of Two Cities:Emily GourdPooja PatelCameron McPhersonRachel FaulkCaroline ZybalaAman Shah

Pride & Prejudice:Abby BrooksSamantha CuretonRyan EganAnn Marie

PichirailloIan Sullivan

1984:John BeallThomasson

BurgessDanny KimRaleigh KnoxAida MartinezAlex Marbury

Journal #1In your warm up journals, we will frequently use

journal entries to record thoughts on our reading/ provide a space to individually synthesize a class discussion

Answer the following for your first journal entry:

Now that we have examined several key characters in Beowulf, what traits stand out to you the most?

In what ways did the writer of Beowulf create the strongest portraits of these characters?

Which character do you know understand far better than before? Explain why.

CATALYST #132.14.12Happy Valentine’s Day! <3 After completing the catalyst, pass up your

seminar sheets and epic hero sheets from class yesterday and Friday, respectively, as well as your journals.

To review before the test, what makes Beowulf a distinctly Anglo-Saxon text? Consider all of your notes on the A-S’s as well as your notes on Beowulf and other characters in the text.

You can use your book on the essay portion of the test only. Keep books away until you have turned in your Scantron.

Test ProceduresYou can use your book on the essay portion of the

test only. Keep books away until you have turned in your Scantron.

The test should take you most of the block, and you have as much time as needed.

When you are done with the essay as well, place all materials on my front table in the appropriate pile.

Then, complete the following:Choosing the Right Word for Vocab Unit 1.Select 5 more words to illustrate, use in a sentence

or generate a list of related phrases/terms in your notes.

CATALYST #142.15.12Listen to “Ballad of Billy the Kid” by Billy Joel and

“Ballad of Love and Hate” by The Avett Brothers.As you listen to each song, record as many

characteristics of the song as possible.Consider the following:What particular lines stand out to you in the song?

Why?What subject matter or overarching ideas does the

poem address?What characters are involved in the song? What

are they like?Do you notice any changes in tone or plot at some

point in the song? What are these?WHAT DO THESE SONGS HAVE IN COMMON?

HISTORY OF BALLADSOriginated with the troubadours (French

oral poets)These French writers challenged one

another to write the greatest storiesThe style influenced poetry writing in other

areas of Europe as wellAfter the Battle of Hastings, ballads

became popular in Britain in particular.Ballads were often written as songs, much

like Beowulf

QUALITIES OF BALLADSAlternating rhymesTragic or sensational subject materialStrong narrative quality (tells a story)Often includes a dialogue between

charactersRepetition of certain lines/events or a

refrainA twist (shift in tone or a surprise ending)

Medieval Ballads Turn to p. 220 in your textbook to “Robin

Hood and the Three Squires”:1-Provide a summary of what happens to

Robin Hood from the beginning to the end of his journey.

2-Find and provide at least 2 examples of each trait of ballads in this poem

3- What is the effect of the repeated dialogue in moving the plot forward?

4- What is the twist at the end of the story? 5- Based on the ending, what archetype does

Robin Hood represent? How does this impact the meaning of the ballad’s tale?

VOCAB BINGO!

Create a bingo board that looks like the following: 5 x5 on a half sheet of paper

Write each vocabulary word once in any box you choose; repeat 4 words.

FREE SPACE

CATALYST #152.16.12Clear your desk for the quiz when you are done.Be sure to review my comments about catalysts

—record the objectives on the side board!!To review for today’s vocabulary quiz, choose 5

more words and complete the same activity for each word as we did last week:

Illustrate itUsing it in a new sentence Generating a list of related terms or phrases

Bring SGGK tomorrow; questions are due Wednesday!

Incorrect because:A: Cannot determine meaning of the word

(context)B: Word is used as a verb, but it is a noun

(form)

Place completed quizzes on my stool.Begin reading “Get up and Bar the Door”

on p. 224 in textbooks.

Medieval Ballads Pt. 2 Turn to p. 224 in your textbook to

“Get up and Bar the Door.”Use the notes to aid you in understanding

the dialect of the poem as you read it with your partner.

Questions Answer in COMPLETE sentences for each. Be sure all questions from yesterday are

complete as well.

1-Provide a summary of the conflict between the couple and how it develops and is resolved.

2-Find and provide at least 2 examples (quotes demonstrating) of EACH trait of ballads in this poem (There are 6 traits all together.)

3- What is the effect of the repeated dialogue in moving the plot forward?

4- What is the twist at the end of the story? 5- What does this ballad suggest to you about everyday life in the

medieval period? How does it compare and contrast to everyday life today?

6- How does this ballad compare and contrast to the Robin Hood ballad. Create a Venn diagram!

Exit TicketConstruct an outline for a modern-day

ballad of your own.Keep in mind the qualities of a ballad:Alternating rhymesTragic or sensational subject materialStrong narrative quality (tells a story)Often includes a dialogue between charactersRepetition of certain lines/events or a refrainA twist (shift in tone or a surprise ending)

CATALYST #162.17.12Look back at Part I of SGGK.We talked extensively about

characterization during Beowulf– how is the green knight characterized?

What makes this knight stand out when he appears at King Arthur’s court (other than the fact that he is green)?

Find lines to support each statement that you make.

How would you sum up his personality in one or two words?

Who is the Green Knight??Words to describe him:

PRODUCT PEER CONFERENCESQuestions to ask/record responses to:1- What is your product?2- What is the purpose of your product?3- What audience does your product serve

and how will they benefit?4- What frustrations or concerns do you

have regarding your product at this point?Record all responses from your partner and

be ready to share!!

CATALYST #172.22.12Have out your Part I questions to be

checked.Look back at the first part of SGGK.What is the relationship between Arthur and

Gawain?How is each character described in the text?How does their relationship connect to

Gawain’s actions?How is their relationship a product of the

Middle Ages? Refer back to your notes from Friday to answer this question.

Significant PassagesLocate at least 3 significant passages that

you have found in the text so far.These passages should deal with one of the

following:Influence of the Middle Ages on the textThematic progressionInsight into a character’s mindsets or

personalityFor each passage, note the page and line

numbers and explain its significance in your journals.

Passage DiscussionWith a partner, discuss the passages that you

selected.Work to clarify any misunderstandings about

the passage first.Then, share your comments on the

significance of the passage.Ask your partner if he/she agrees, or if he/she

disagrees or would add to the analysisWrite down any additional notes/questions as

you discuss.Be prepared to come back together and share.

Literary Device TrackingReferring to SGGK Part One:Record at least three examples of

Imagery found in SGGK Parts I-III.Add to your annotations as you find each

example.Keep track of where each example is, as

you will need to reference it shortly.Be ready to share!

Imagery ParagraphsWe will be working on writing about the significance of literary

devices in texts in SGGK; attempt this process now!Frame your paragraph with the following structure:Topic Sent: Significance of the use of imagery in SGGKExample 1: set-up and quote from the textElaboration: explain the significance of this particular use of imageryTransition/Example 2: set-up and quote from the textElaboration: explain the significance of this particular use of imageryTransition/Example 3: set-up and quote from the textElaboration: explain the significance of this particular use of imageryConcluding Sent: Comment on the overall significance of imagery in

SGGK, perhaps suggesting another step in analysis

CATALYST #192.23.12Have out your Part II questions for SGGK to be

checked.From your reading through today, write down the

line numbers for 2 examples of each of the following: Irony, metaphor, and symbolism.Note why each of your examples is an instance of

that device.Note what the significance of this example might be.Add this to your annotations in your book!

Clear your desk when you are done with your catalyst response! ;)

POP QUIZ!Record your answers on the quiz itself.You may use your responses to the

questions for Parts I and II but you may not use your book or the question sheets.

If you have been answering the homework questions thoroughly, you should have a good aid for the quiz. If not, lesson learned!

Monday…I have jury duty We will pick up with SGGK on Tuesday.On Monday, you will be reading Le Morte

d’Arthur in your textbooks, which will be a piece we will discuss in connection with SGGK on Wednesday/Thursday

Please let me know if you would like to sign up for Knight Time with me starting on Monday!

CATALYST #202.28.12Please have out your SGGK Part III/IV questions

to be checked.In the last part of SGGK, the role of women is

amplified.What role do women play in the plot of the

story? What archetypes do they fulfill?What do the men say about the women and

their importance?How does this reflect the codes of knights and

other aspects of the culture of the Middle Ages?Do you agree with this portrayal of women?

Why/why not?

Literary Device Analysis Passages

Discuss these together; have one person present each component:

A: Note the use of literary devices (as many as you can find—refer to notes!) as well as the prevalent themes and motifs (including elements of culture) that are present in this passage.

B: What is the effect of the literary devices on the development of themes, motifs, etc?

C: How do these elements contribute to your understanding of the passage AND the greater work as a whole (significance)? (Based on a close reading of the passage you should discuss how this passage is important within the work.)

ALL: Make predictions for the rest of the work as a result of the conclusions of the analysis of this passage. (Share one each.)

Literary Device Analysis Passages

Alex M., Shelby S., Ella P. , Ann Marie P. (619-665)

Deonne Y.,Giselle, Ian S. (709-775a)Emily G, Rachel F, Cameron M.(813-870)Pooja P, Caroline Z, Aman S.(1036-1078)Abby B, Samantha C, Ryan E (1221-1286)John B, Thomasson B, Danny K(1815-1869)Raleigh K, Aida M, Thurman H(1931b-1974)

CATALYST #212.29.12The final presentation group should be ready to

present after the warmup!As we discussed yesterday, there are immediate

clues that Gawain’s time with the host is “off” and a “set-up.”

Why does the GK put Gawain in this position? Why must he spend time here before facing the GK? What is the goal?

Select one event that happens between Gawain and the host or the host’s wife.Cite the lines where this event occurs.Comment on why this particular scene becomes

significant once Gawain actually faces the GK.

PresentationsI will set 5 minutes max on my timer for each

group; you must present for at least 3 minutes.Be sure you are aware of what you are

presenting for your group.Give classmates a chance to turn to the correct

page in their books before beginning:619-665; 709-775a; 813-870; 1036-1078; 1221-1286; 1931b-1974 1815-1869

Audience members: Participate! Part of your grade will include your questions, comments or responses to each group.I will be checking these off (similar to a seminar.)

Gawain’s exchange & GK/Host’s exchange & Significance Symbolic Mng Symbolic Mng (Or his reaction) (How he earns the animal)

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Encounter w/ GK:

Attack 1

Attack 2

Seminar PrepTo model strong seminar-style questions,

we will talk more about the role of women in SGGK now.

Tomorrow we will have a seminar on all of SGGK.

Creative Project ChoicesChoice 1: BalladsWrite a modern-day ballad that follows the

formatting of a medieval ballad, like the ones we read in class.

Your ballad must contain at least 12 stanzas.Choice 2: ShieldsCreate a personal shield that displays symbolic

colors, symbols or images in your life, like those in SGGK.

On the back of the shield, explain at least 4 of your shield’s symbolic elements.

These are due on Monday March 5th

CATALYST #223.1.12Have out your completed chart from class

yesterday for me to check.Prepare three seminar-level questions

regarding SGGK.Consider the following as you generate

questions:Thematic elementsInfluence of the Middle AgesPortrayal of gender rolesArchetypal significancesControversial interpretations

Then, respond to your questions! How would you answer this question??

Symbolic Events DiscussionHow do the happenings between the lady

and Gawain parallel the hunters’ pursuance of what they are hunting each day?

How is Gawain like each animal each day? Where do you see similarities in how each is described?

How do each of the GK’s three strikes at Gawain ALSO parallel the three days of the game?

Why would the author of SGGK set up the story in this way??

Paragraph PracticeLocate one example of a strong,

significant use of a literary device in SGGK.

Write a paragraph in which you provide: the context of the quotation (where in the

story does this take place?),the effect of the use of the literary device

(what does the use of the device do for you as a reader?),

the significance in the text (why is this passage, or the use of the device in this instance important to the work as a whole?).

Paragraph Peer EditTrade your paragraph with someone near you.Answer the following about his/her writing:

1- Does the paragraph provide context for the example provided? How so and how well?

2- Does the paragraph explain the effect of the example in the context of the passage? Does it explain why the author used this device in this particular instance and what purpose it served?

3- Does the paragraph explain why the use of this device has significance to a major element of the text overall?

4- Does the paragraph have a cohesive structure? Does it have strong topic and concluding sentences? Does the body of the paragraph sound coherent? Overall, it is convincing and compelling?

5- What suggestions or improvements would you provide to this person as they prepare for the test tonight?

When you finish…Staple all of your sheets together using the

stapler in the blue bin on my side table.Place your test on my stool. Complete the remaining vocabulary activity

(Choosing the Right Word) for Unit 2 on p. 33.

In your green textbook, begin reading the Prologue to the Canterbury Tales on p. 144

Answer the following question in your journal: How does Chaucer characterize two of the characters on the pilgrimage?

CATALYST #233.5.12Hand in your journals on the back table at the end

of class today.Pass up your ballads or shields to the front of your

row.Your vocab. quiz on Unit 2 will be on Wednesday.Open up your textbook to Le Morte d’Arthur on p.

248.Choose one character from the story whom you

found to be interesting in some way.Explain this character’s role in the story.What type of person was he/she? Did this change

over the course of the story?How did he/she influence the plot?What type of person might he/she be in modern

day life?

Plot TracingA lot happens throughout the course of this 10-page

tale.Work with a partner to create a cause and effect

chain that charts the major events of the story.

CAUSE EFFECT

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Compare and ContrastCreate two Venn diagrams that compare

the following characters in SGGK vs. in “Le Morte d’Arthur”:

King ArthurSir Gawain

Use text evidence! Be prepared to post and present your

findings to your classmates.

For Wednesday…Prepare for Vocab Unit 2 quiz.You will get back your abstracts and we will

discuss the next step for your GP: Board letters and resumes

We will finish discussing Le Morte d’Arthur.We will also start background material on

The Canterbury Tales, which are even more lewd and ridiculous than Le Morte d’Arthur!

CATALYST #243.7.12Journals will be returned to you tomorrow.Today’s ‘Catalyst’ is vocabulary bingo.Create a board with the following format:We will take the quiz after we play bingo!

FREE SPACE

Feedback on Abstracts:Be sure to read my notes on the content of your

product and see me if you have questions. USE EASYBIB.COM!!! It does the work for you!!Sources must be CITED when they appear on a

Works Cited pageExamples:I will keep the content of my website’s subpages

brief, as Website Design Guide suggests that an effective website should contain no more than 50 words of text per screen (Smith).

Website Design Guide states, “Activity-based pages on website need to contain HTML-coded links to operate successfully” (Smith).

Board Letters and ResumesYou will need to reference p. 44 in the Grad Project

Handbook (in soft copy on the website) to write your letter.

Your resume can take on a variety of formats, but should contain:Your name and contact infoAcademic accomplishments (honors, awards, scholarships,

etc)Work experience and accomplishmentsSignificant accomplishments in extracurricular activities

(sports, clubs, church, etc.)Skill sets (languages spoken, computer competencies, etc)Your resume should not exceed one page!

Letters and resumes are due on Friday March 23rd.

CATALYST #253.8.12Consider a time when you went on a “long” journey

somewhere, either alone or with family, friends, etc.Describe what the conditions of this experience

were like:Were you in a car, on a plane, biking, walking?What resources did you have with you?What was the purpose of the trip?

How did you feel when you began the trip?What did you do or think along the way? How did

your attitude change?How did you feel when you arrived at your

destination? Was it what you expected? Why or why not?

Canterbury Tales PrologueFirst 18 lines in Middle English:http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=QE0MtENfOMU

CATALYST #263.9.12Picture yourself on the journey with the

pilgrims of the Canterbury Tales…In the same way that they are characterized,

how would you characterize yourself on this journey?

Write yourself into the General Prologue.Include your appearance, your disposition, the

items you would have with you, and significant personal history.

Attempt to mimic Chaucer’s style and refer back to the General Prologue to keep yourself on track.

Be ready to share with a neighbor!

Canterbury Tales Setting & Plot

Before discussing each pilgrim, let’s set the stage:

Re-read p. 144-145 and p. 163-166Consider: How does Chaucer create the setting,

atmosphere and tone for the tales? How do you envision all of these pilgrims gathered at the Tabard Inn? What does the scene look like when they head out for Canterbury the next morning?

Create visual images of these scenes as captured on these pages. In your pair, designate the following roles:

Illustrator—Number each illustration!Quote locater and recorder (Quotes should

correspond to numbered items on the illustration.)You will present these to one another, so make sure

they are presentable and clear!

Pilgrims—in order of appearance

Knight Shipman/SkipperSquire Physician/DoctorYeoman Wife of BathPrioress/ Nun Parson Monk PlowmanFriar MillerMerchant MancipleMan/Sergeant of law ReeveClerk/ Cleric SummonerFranklin PardonerCook HostGuildsmen (the frat boys): Haberdasher, Dyer,

Carpenter, Weaver & Carpet-maker

CATALYST #273.12.12Choose to respond to 3 of the following

questions:Can men and women understand one another?Is this understanding relative to certain situations in

life?Do men and women view morals and ethics in the

same way?Can men and women fulfill the same roles in society?

Are there roles that are better suited for one gender over the other?

Are impressions of men and women universal, or do they vary from culture to culture?

Explain why or why not and provide examples to support your viewpoint.

The Knight and his ladies…Create a graphic organizer that depicts the

relationship between the knight and each of the women in the WoB’s tale.

Provide at least 5 quotes as support for your graphic.

Here are some suggestions for organization:

Characterization ParagraphsRemember that INDIRECT characterization is defined

by what characters do, say, and think, as well as how other characters react to them.

Compose a characterization paragraph for the WoB.Follow the following format:Topic Sent: Write a sentence defining the WoB’s

personality in two or three wordsExample 1: set-up and quote from the textElaboration: explain the significance of this

particular characterizationTransition/Example 2: set-up and quote from the

textElaboration: explain the significance of this

particular characterizationConcluding Sent: Comment on why Chaucer may

have created her character in this way and/or how she contributes to a theme in the tales

CATALYST #283.13.12Now that we have discussed the WoB’s

tale…look back at your catalyst from yesterday.

Considering the beliefs that you set forth about men and women, what kind of tale would you tell to convey these beliefs?

Create a timeline of events that would occur in your story.

Add the moral or lesson at the end!

The WoB’s PrologueRead the summary of the complete Wife of

Bath’s Prologue.1- How does the WoB treat her first three

husbands?2- What does she learn from these

husbands?3- How are the last two husbands

(particularly Jenkin) different from her earlier husbands?

4- What does she learn from each of these later husbands?

Paragraph Peer EditTrade your paragraph with someone near you.Answer the following about his/her writing:

1- Does the paragraph define who the WoB is and what she is like? How so and how well?

2- Does the paragraph provide quotes from the text that show (not tell) who she is?

3- Are there strong explanations of each quote that tie them back to the topic sentence?

4- Does the paragraph have a cohesive structure? Does it have strong topic and concluding sentences? Does the body of the paragraph sound coherent? Overall, it is convincing and compelling?

5- What suggestions or improvements would you provide to this person?

Seminar QuestionsGenerate 2 more questions to ask in the

seminar on the WoB’s significance Consider all of the following:

The WoB’s characterization in the prologuesThe value and contributions of the other

characters on the pilgrimage, esp. as they relate to her

The WoB’s tale and its lessonsChaucer’s outlook regarding relationships

between women and menChaucer’s commentary on the Middle AgesChaucer’s commentary on medieval romance

CATALYST #293.14.12Before beginning his tale, the pardoner

quotes a verse from the book of Timothy in the New Testament that states “Money is the root of all evil.”

Do you agree with this statement? Do all sins, wrongdoings or other immoral

actions begin with a desire for money?Support your opinions with examples from

personal experience, the news or history.What are other influences in or aspects of

our lives that can have a negative impact? Do these create evil? Does evil create them?

Fishbowl Seminar GuidelinesYou will need a partner to participate in this seminar.There will be two circles for this seminar, an inner

and an outer circle.The inner circle will be engaged in the discussion;

the outer circle will be observing and taking notes on the discussion.

You and your partner will take turns participating.One of you will start in the inner circle; the other

person will sit directly behind him/her in the outer circle.

After the partner in the inner circle speaks twice, you will trade places.

Each time that you speak will be tracked, and the quality of what you say will be noted, using the guidelines on your handout.

CATALYST #303.15.12Look back in the General Prologue of the

Canterbury Tales and review some of the other characters on the journey.

Pick a character whose tale we have NOT read.Explain whether or not this character would get

along with the WoB and with the Pardoner.Why do you believe this about this character?Pick two more characters and repeat this process.

Start thinking about the connections and what Chaucer is trying to say through these characters/tales!

IRONYIrony is defined in three ways:

Situational—a situation in which the opposite of what is expected happens

Dramatic—the audience knows what to expect, but at least one character does not

Verbal—sarcasm—you say the opposite of what you mean—tone of voice

How do you see irony used in the Pardoner’s Tale? Finish finding the examples that you began looking at yesterday.

Remember to have at least 2 examples of each type!!

HYPOCRISY- Journal #2What is hypocrisy? In what ways is the Pardoner a hypocrite? Provide at least one example of text evidence from before,

during and after his tale.Topic Sent: Write a sentence defining the Pardoner as a

hypocriteExample 1: set-up and quote from the textElaboration: explain the significance of this particular

characterizationTransition/Example 2: set-up and quote from the textElaboration: explain the significance of this particular

characterizationTransition/Example 3: set-up and quote from the textElaboration: explain the significance of this particular

characterizationConcluding Sent: Comment on why Chaucer may have

created his character in this way and/or how he contributes to a theme in the tales

Compare and Contrast…With a partner, create a Venn diagram for the

Wife of Bath’s tale and the Pardoner’s tale, comparing events, characters and themes

Anything that compares across the two is likely something that Chaucer was trying to emphasize in his tales!

After creating the diagram, you and your partner will split up.One person will post your diagram at a station

and discuss it with people from other pairs.One person will rotate through the stations and

gather more information from other presenters.

Gallery Walk!PRESENTERS:

Present your findings to your visitors.Be sure to distinguish between differences

and similarities in the talesVISITORS:

Take notes!You will need to report back to your partner

at the end of the rotation!