Cyrano+Unit

10/31 - 11/4

====__Weekly Word Study__: Review [|List 9] and complete at least 5 vocabulary squares by WED. Quiz Friday!====


 * Monday** (10/31): Reminder...your creative letter is due. Today we wrote an outline for our Cyrano essay. Use [|Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero]. Also, review your notes on [|effective body paragraphs]. You might want to schedule an appointment with the writing center or with me for additional help.


 * Tuesday** (11/1): Our focus today is on effective introductions. You could start with a famous quote: According to Aristotle, "a man cannot become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall." or According to ancient wisdom, "All that glitters is not gold, all that is golden does not shine." Then, after explaining the quote connect it to your thesis. Your intro needs essential info: author, genre, title, simple definition of a tragic hero, etc. Your thesis needs argue a specific point and contain a present tense action verb. [|Introduction Notes].

Your conclusion should focus on catharsis. Does Cyrano's death evoke pity? How does the play impact the audience visually and viscerally? What is the meaning of Cyrano's death?

Your rough draft is due Wednesday. [|Rubric]


 * Wednesday** (11/2): Is your paper in [|MLA] format? Don't forget to have someone [|peer edit]your paper.
 * Thursday** (11/3): Quad C computer lab...work day!
 * Friday** (11/4): Final submission due in the following order:
 * 1) rubric
 * 2) final typed draft in MLA format
 * 3) marked/edited rough draft
 * 4) peer edit form
 * 5) outline and quote search
 * 6) brainstorm

Last Week of 1st Quarter! All make up work must be completed. Please see me at lunch or afterschool if you have missing assignments! 10/24 Monday- Vocabulary Quiz & Cyrano Review 10/25 Tuesday- no class 10/26 Wed.-Final Cyrano Quiz journal reflection, tragic hero essay, and genre writing

10/27 Thursday- Analyzing a famous political speech and evaluating the credibililty of an argument. 10/28 Friday- no class

10/17 - 10/21

====__Weekly Word Study__: Review [|List 8] and complete at least 5 vocabulary squares by WED. Quiz Friday!==== ====__Weekly Reading__: Finish reading //Cyrano de Bergerac// by Friday. As you read identify mistakes made by Cyrano in Acts I-IV, the reversal of fortune in Act III, the epic battle in Act IV, spiritual death in Act IV, and physical death in Act V.====

__Essay Revison:__ Complete your revision by Friday, if you want to improve your grade.

 * I will grade your journals on Monday.

10/10 - 10/14

__Weekly Discussion__: Continue last week's discussion thread.
10/3 - 10/7 Review literature terms from your literary analysis handouts. __Weekly Word Study__: Review [|List 6] and complete at least 5 vocabulary squares by WED. Quiz Friday! __Weekly Reading__: Read Act II of Cyrano de Bergerac by Friday. __Weekly Discussion__: This week and next week, we will discuss first impressions of the following characters: Cyrano, Roxane, and Christian. You should have at least 7 posts by the end of next week for an "A" discussion grade for the quarter.

9/26 - 9/30 Using the "[|SIFT]" method, analyze the poem, //La Belle Dame Sans Merci//. Please study your literary analysis handouts.

__Weekly Word Study__: Review [|List 5] and complete at least 5 [|vocabulary squares]by WED. Quiz is Monday because of late start schedule this week. __Weekly Reading__: We will read Act I of Cyrano de Bergerac in class.