Transcript English 8 Day 1: Social Contract

English
Grade Level 11
Time Required: 43
Unit: Shakespeare Monologues
January 7, 2015
Standards to be addressed:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based
on grades 11-12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.A
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function
in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.B
Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of
speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.D
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the
inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.A
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.B
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
Ms. Livingston
Ms. Livingston
January 7, 2015
Learning Objective: SWBAT identify nuanced
language and emotions from viewing
performances of Shakespeare monologues.
Do Now: Copy down the Learning Objective and the
Vocabulary and then fill the EMOTIONS column of
the sheet in front of you
Vocabulary: Nuanced – subtle, slight variations in
meaning.
Homework: Fill in the rest of the chart.
Share out Do Now
Let’s make a list of emotions that
go with these different
scenarios.
While I write, you write!
Learning Objective: SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing
performances of Shakespeare monologues.
Activity: Shakespeare
Monologue Videos
Directions:
1. Watch videos
2. As you watch, fill out the chart below the
Do Now.
3. After each video, have a 30-second
discussion with your learning partner. Take
30 seconds to share your response, 30
seconds to listen to your neighbor’s
response, and 30 seconds to jot down any
additions to your notes.
Learning Objective: SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing
performances of Shakespeare monologues.
YOUR TASK
Read through assignment as your
classmate reads it aloud.
Learning Objective: SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing
performances of Shakespeare monologues.
Reflections
In your notes, choose 3 of the following question to
answer:
What is your initial reaction to this project?
Write down your feelings and predictions about this
project.
What is nuanced language?
What did you learn from the video?
What do you still not understand?
Learning Objective: SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing
performances of Shakespeare monologues.
• Instructional Objective: SWBAT explore and develop
critical thinking, close reading, and public speaking
skills through watching and analyzing performance
of Shakespeare while increasing their awareness
and appreciation for nuanced vocabulary.
• Essential Questions: What does nuanced mean?
Where do we see examples of nuanced language
in the videos from today? Can you develop an
example nuanced language? Predict how these
scenarios will guide your understanding of the
monologues.
• Adaptations: Multiple points of entry (visual,
auditory); graphic organizer; activating prior
knowledge.
• Materials: Handouts, PPT