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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas- John Boyne

1/22/2016

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Our silent reading book is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas which, though about World War II and written by an Irish author, will discuss some of the same issues as does Remarque in All Quiet in the Western Front. Remarque is writing historical fiction as a honest look at war. What would be the motives of an Irish author? Though it uses a much lighter style, closer to a fable or fairytale, does it make the message less fearful or important?
Timeline:
20+ min. silent reading time in class.
1/25- begin 50 pages a week.
2/1-50
2/9- 100
2/16- 150
2/22- 200
Test and packet due: February 25-26
Handout for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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All Quiet on the Western Front

1/14/2016

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We move from the great love, heroism, friendship, and government of Tristan and Isolde to one of the most realistic and frightening books on war. Quite the opposite of Tristan and Isolde, it forces the reader to look into the faces of the dying and contemplate the point of war itself. Class time: Great Books movie and study guide, Chapter 1 work cited, notes, reading and annotations. Homework: review, revise, complete any classwork. Study Literary Terms and type essay.
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Quarter 3: Symbolism and Reality of War- Around the World

1/6/2016

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We covered the Greeks and personal responsibility, but it is time to start moving around the world with some of the most important and iconic literature surrounding war and society. We start with Tristan and Isolde which we will watch, discuss and take notes. It is a modern movie of an ancient tale. How might that change the story? What do we value most about war, love, marriage, government, patriotism, and heroism?  Possibly Celtic, Persian, or Greek. Written down in the Middle Ages before King Arthur.
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Be sure to add hero archetype notes to the history, war, marriage, government... etc. notes. :)
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Literary Terms

1/5/2016

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As we discussed with our expository essay, when we annotate we need to know what to look for in a specific class or specific type of writing. In math, look for the formulas. In history, look for names and dates, cause and effect. In English, our authors use literary tools or devices to get their point across. We have talked about several: symbolism, archetype, motif, juxtaposition, allegory and so on. If you don't know what's out there- it not only makes annotating and essay writing hard, it can make reading harder than it should be. Here is the list we will focus on this year. There will be time in class to go over terms with a group. Please get a good definition and discuss examples.  (If you want to use or print it: there is a dictionary button below. There is extra space after each definition for an example or notes. Dictionaries will be available in class.) THEN- don't forget to STUDY at home. :) Everyone will take the test 2 times. Hopefully, you get a 100% each time. If not, this is your chance to better your score. Each test 100 pts.
Time frame:
Class time- 1/7-8
Unannounced partner quiz (LOL): sometime January 19-29
Test #1: 2/3-4
Test #2: 2/17-18

Literary Terms

Allegory   
Alliteration           
Allusion    
Antagonist           
Archetype
Aside                    
Autobiography     
Biography            
Character              
Climax
Comedy
Conclusion
Concrete Poetry
Conflict                
Connotation          .
Couplet
Dehumanization
Denotation                       
Dialogue   
Dramatic Irony
Dynamic Character
Exposition            
Fable                    
Falling Action
Flat Character      
Foreshadowing
Free Verse            
Genre                   
Metaphor              
Novel                   
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Plot
Point of View
Prose        
Protagonist
Quatrain
Rising Action
Round Character  
Setting                  
Short Story
Simile       
Situational Irony
Stanza                  
Static Character   
Stereotype            
Suspense
Symbolism                        
Theme                  
Verbal Irony
GHS Literary Terms Dictionary
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Welcome Back! Semester 2

1/4/2016

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Expository Essay- How To Read

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3rd period brainstorm :)
Our first essay back is an expository essay! What is that? You are writing a textbook or Wikipedia article about "How To Read." In class we already wrote our introductory paragraphs. Why do we need to read more, practice, and try again. Why is reading, the best way to get better at both reading and writing?

Each class we will continue to discuss what steps we take to read better, organize those steps, and explain each. Please use pictures, charts, outlines, lists, examples- whatever helps you get your point across. This is by you, for you. All first semester we worked on strategies. Now it is your turn to own it. :) Summer is coming! You are writing your own textbook for your future English classes. :)

Time frame: We will work on this in class the next two weeks.
Due typed, on turnitin.com, and in class 1/21-22

Need More Help?

Handout on Expository Essay Assignment
Another example :)
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