Miracle Worker and Editing Essays

Today we began by discussing the uniform policy.  Many people did not have on the correct socks today!  Please refer to your handbook:

• Boys: navy, white, or black SOLID color socks (no insignia/branding, no holiday/festive socks, etc.)
• Girls: navy, white, green socks or tights (no insignia/branding, no holiday/festive socks, etc.)
• I will issue demerits for those of you who cannot respect the dress code.

Next we got down to literary business.  We played a review game to get you ready for the test.  With time remaining I gave you a rubric and went over expectations for your essay.  We went over format and information to help you outline.  This should have been written on the back of your rubric.  Then you had two options: 1) peer edit your essay if you came prepared with a draft, 2) begin drafting if you did not bring in a draft.

HOMEWORK:

Complete your essay following the rubric and the points listed on yesterday's blog post.  This needs to be in class on Thursday NO EXCEPTIONS (unless you had some circumstances that prevented you from printing it out.  Such situations are only excusable with an email or written letter from your parents stating the issue.

Please use the ACTS from the play located at the right hand side of this blog if you need to refer to specific scenes for evidence.

Study the vocabulary and characters of the play to prepare for the scantron test on Thursday.

NEW INFORMATION:

Since progress report grades are due Friday I am going to use your Scantron grade only as the last grade for your progress report.  The essay will be a separate test grade and will be posted the following week.  So instead of one test grade = 100 points, it will be two test grades (Scantron = 55 and the essay = 45).  Please email me if you have questions.

Finished watching The Miracle Worker

Today we finished watching The Miracle Worker.

I also discussed some items for the test you will have Thursday. (I wanted it to be on Wednesday, but we have morning mass at the Shrine Church).

I mentioned the essay you will be writing on:
What makes Annie a Miracle Worker?

Things to consider while drafting tonight:

• What is a miracle?
• What obstacles/hardships did Annie have to overcome to become a miracle worker?

Necessities for the essay:

• introductory paragraph with thesis statement at the end of the intro.  (3 sentences or so).  Your thesis may be three points or not.  The organization of the number of body paragraphs is up to you
• body paragraphs with textual evidence to support.  The acts are on the side of this blog.
• conclusion: simply restate thesis (2 sentences)
• No 1st or 2nd person
• 150-250 words
• due Thursday when you walk in.  You will be unable to print it out on Thursday, so do not expect extra time.  If you have a special circumstance regarding technical difficulties, please have your mom or dad email or write me a note stating the circumstance so we can think of a solution.

We will review tomorrow in regards to the multiple choice portion of the test you will take Thursday.

HOMEWORK:

Create a rough draft of your essay so that you can workshop it tomorrow.

If you do not bring a rough draft in tomorrow, you will be starting it in class!

"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by Ray Bradbury

Since the internet was out today we had to switch up our activity.

You were assigned to read "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" and answer the following questions on page 197:

• 2 recall questions (you choose from the 4 that are there)
• 2 interpret questions (you choose from the 4 that are there)
• analyze
• synthesize
• evaluate

Make sure to include textual evidence in your answers and follow the "rules for answering questions" that we wrote in our notebooks today.

NO HOMEWORK

Miracle Worker--the screen version of the play

Today we corrected the Act 3 worksheet.

After that we began watching the Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke version of The Miracle Worker.

NO HOMEWORK!
PLEASE BUY Wonder if you do not have it yet.  That is what we will be reading starting next week.

MIRACLE WORKER FINISHED!

Today we finished "The Miracle Worker"!  What a great ending!

After reading you did some work as a follow up to Act III.

For the remainder of the week we will watch the old black and white version starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke.  You may bring in a small snack during these days (no popcorn and no beverages).

HOMEWORK:
Finish any part of the worksheet that you were unable to complete.  Please use the link at the right side of the page under LINKS to reread Act III as needed.

Miracle Worker Act III

Today we collected work from Act 2 Scenes 7-9.

Then we read the majority of Act 3.  We will finish up tomorrow.  Be ready to read a little and complete some work tomorrow.

HOMEWORK:
None!

Miracle Worker Scenes 7-9

Today you received 2 worksheets for work covering Scenes 7 & 8 and Scene 9.

You worked on them for the shortened period today.

HOMEWORK:
Whatever you did not finish in class pertaining to the two worksheets.  Please use the play link to ACT II on the right hand side of this blog if you need to go back and reread.

Miracle Worker Act 2 Scenes 6-8

Today with our shortened period due to Mass, we read Act 2 Scenes 6-8.  Tomorrow plan on reading 9 and working with these scenes.

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!

Miracle Worker Quiz

Today you took a quiz on the Miracle Worker Act 1.

Following the quiz you read Act 2 Scene 6 on your own.  Then you completed the worksheet that covered Act 2 Scenes 4-6.

You were also to finish the symbolism worksheet that you began working on yesterday.

HOMEWORK:
Finish the any of the items you were not able to finish today in class (Act 2 Scenes 4-6 wkst or the symbolism worksheet).
Both of these items will be collected tomorrow.

MW Act 2 Scenes 4 & 5

I collected the worksheet (Scenes 1 & 2) first thing this morning.

Then we read Act 2 Scenes 4 & 5.

After that you worked on symbolism in Act 1 of the Miracle Worker in small groups.

HOMEWORK:
Study for a quiz on Act ONE tomorrow.  Please study by looking over your worksheets from those scenes.

Miracle Worker Act 2 Scenes 2 & 3

Today we continued with The Miracle Worker and discussed points made by the characters.

With 15-20 minutes to spare, you were given some work that accompanies Scenes 1 & 2.

Homework:
Finish Act 2 Scene 1 & 2 worksheet.  Due beginning of the hour.
Use this link to help answer the questions Miracle Worker Act 2

Correcting and Collecting Work

Today we corrected and I collected the work you completed for Scenes 4-6 and 7&8.

After that we began reading ACT II of the play.

NO HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEKEND! 

Miracle Worker Act I Scenes 4-8

Today was a solid work day.  At the end of the hour we discussed answers for Act I Scene 1-3.

If you did not finish the work from the two worksheets covering Scenes 4-8, it is your homework.

Please use this link so that you can reread parts of the play:

http://www.nexuslearning.net/books/holt_elementsoflit-3/collection%2012/The%20Miracle%20Worker%20Act%201%20P1.htm

HOMEWORK:
Finish the worksheets from today covering scenes 4-8.  Use the link above to reread Act I as needed.

Act I Scenes 7 & 8

Today we finished reading the remainder of the Miracle Worker, ACT I.

I collected the worksheet you were supposed to complete over Act I Scenes 1-3.  Some of you did not do your homework.  Please make sure this does not turn into a bad habit.  Those of you who did finish, I commend you on your efforts!  Well done!

With time remaining, you began work on Act I scenes 4-6.  This is not homework; we will continue working on it tomorrow in class.

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!

The Miracle Worker

Today we read Act I scenes 5, 6, & 7.

After reading you worked with a partner on the material that goes along with Act I scenes 1-3.

If you did not finish in class, it becomes your homework tonight.

A copy of the play can be found at this link:

MIRACLE WORKER ACT 1

HOMEWORK:
Finish The Miracle Worker worksheet for Act 1 Scenes 1-3.  Use the link above to finish it.

Act I Scene iv and v of the Miracle Worker

Today we read more of The Miracle Worker.  We continued to discuss and took notes on our character sheet.

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
Make sure you by Wonder ASAP!

Beginning Miracle Worker

Today we began by you getting in groups and discussing the background information and anticipation ratings you gave regarding information about Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan and situations that we will read about.

After discussing you received a character sheet and a copy of Act I of The Miracle Worker.  I gave you some notes to take down before the play and during the play that you put on your character sheet.  We read through Act I scene i and part of scene ii.

HOMEWORK:
PLEASE purchase Wonder as this play will not take us very long to read.  You all have had plenty of notice to buy the book.  Make sure you are prepared.

That Was Then... Test

Today you took the That Was Then, This Is Now test.

After the test, you read some background information on Annie Sullivan and The Kellers in order to prepare to read The Miracle Worker.  You also answered some anticipation guide questions to help get you in the mindset to read the play.

HOMEWORK:
Please purchase Wonder if you have not yet done so.

That Was Then... Review

Today you had most of the hour to work on your review sheet and a review crossword puzzle. By completing these two assignments you will be well versed on the subject of the questions I will be asking.

 In addition I gave you a hint to the short essay question (5-7 sentences): Who says, "That was then, this is now"? (hint: 2 different characters say this at different times). What did each of these characters mean by it? Describe the scene and the tone the character is most likely using. I would mark these two pages in your book for easy reference tomorrow. (You may use the book on the test).

  HOMEWORK:

• Make sure your syllabus is signed.  It is worth 5 points tomorrow.  If you do not have it tomorrow, it will be worth 3 points on Wednesday.
• STUDY for your That Was Then, This Is Now test!
• Purchase Wonder if you have not done so yet.  We will be starting it very soon!