Learning Targets: I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
I can demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
I can demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
WOMEN HELPING GIRLS
Women Helping Girls
Attitute, Professionalism, Power
Presented By: WDKX & AAUW
When: Sat. April 23rd, 2016
Where: Blue Cross Arena
Price: $10.00
Doors: 12:00 pm
Women Helping Girls offers one-to-one mentoring for girls in grades 6 through 12 in the Rochester City School District. Our mission is to empower them to lead productive and successful lives. The WHG program is designed to broaden horizons, develop life skills, and reinforce the importance of education.
WHG is a program of the Greater Rochester Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, and is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supported solely through donations and grants.
Tickets will be available to the public on December 12, 2015 at 2PM and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Blue Cross Arena Box Office.
Ages 2 and up must purchase a ticket, no professional cameras.
Event is GA - Special Needs / wheelchair seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis the day of the event. Customer can purchase regular GA ticket and request ADA accessibility upon arrival.
PLEASE TAKE OUT YOUR SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY
Individually, browse through the collection of poems in Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters, and complete 5 character analyses. That means you will hand in a total of 5 analyses. We'll staple these together when you have finished.
(Class handout / copy below.) Read carefully, as you will be reading one of these aloud as a performance. (more information to come)
Check with me, if you are unsure of pronunciation, rhythm or stress. This is due by the end of class Thursday.
On Monday, you will be assigned one of your poems for a performance. There will be more information at that time. Monday is a project / practice day for everyone. No one will be performing.
If you would like to memorize a poem, I need to know on Thursday, so you will have something to work on over the weekend. Keep in mind that once you commit to memorizing, there is no reading. One hundred bonus points for anyone who memorizes.
Your work will not look like your neighbor's!
Assignment One: Choose five of the selections that appeal to you and complete the CHARACTER ANALYSIS worksheet found in this packet for each of the characters. You will begin in class, but will need to complete for homework. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong answers as long as you can back up your theories, preferable with text.
Name___________________
Character Analysis for Spoon River Anthology
Character’s name______________________________________ Epitaph number
1. 1. How old is your character? (Remember he/she is the age he/she was when he/she died.) This might have to be inferred from the text.
2. Is your character married or single, and does he/she have children? If so, what are their names and ages?
3. Describe your character's home. Weave in text in a complete sentence.
4. Give a physical description of your character, weaving in text- and your imagination.
5. What one prop would this character have and why?
6. How does your character feel about the other people in Spoon River?
7. . How does he/she feel about life? (Remember, a great deal of this has to do with their environment.)
8. Write a simile or metaphor about your character for two of the abstract qualities in listed. Give a specific reason for your choice. see example
ie. Matilda is like a tomato, sweet when the sun is ripe, but fading quickly if consumed too late.
a. color
b. food
c. an inanimate object
d. animal 9.. What is your character’s secret? Write in a complete sentence.
Presented By: WDKX & AAUW
When: Sat. April 23rd, 2016
Where: Blue Cross Arena
Price: $10.00
Doors: 12:00 pm
Women Helping Girls offers one-to-one mentoring for girls in grades 6 through 12 in the Rochester City School District. Our mission is to empower them to lead productive and successful lives. The WHG program is designed to broaden horizons, develop life skills, and reinforce the importance of education.
WHG is a program of the Greater Rochester Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, and is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supported solely through donations and grants.
Tickets will be available to the public on December 12, 2015 at 2PM and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Blue Cross Arena Box Office.
Ages 2 and up must purchase a ticket, no professional cameras.
Event is GA - Special Needs / wheelchair seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis the day of the event. Customer can purchase regular GA ticket and request ADA accessibility upon arrival.
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Individually, browse through the collection of poems in Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters, and complete 5 character analyses. That means you will hand in a total of 5 analyses. We'll staple these together when you have finished.
(Class handout / copy below.) Read carefully, as you will be reading one of these aloud as a performance. (more information to come)
Check with me, if you are unsure of pronunciation, rhythm or stress. This is due by the end of class Thursday.
On Monday, you will be assigned one of your poems for a performance. There will be more information at that time. Monday is a project / practice day for everyone. No one will be performing.
If you would like to memorize a poem, I need to know on Thursday, so you will have something to work on over the weekend. Keep in mind that once you commit to memorizing, there is no reading. One hundred bonus points for anyone who memorizes.
Your work will not look like your neighbor's!
Assignment One: Choose five of the selections that appeal to you and complete the CHARACTER ANALYSIS worksheet found in this packet for each of the characters. You will begin in class, but will need to complete for homework. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong answers as long as you can back up your theories, preferable with text.
Name___________________
Character Analysis for Spoon River Anthology
You will need to complete five character analysis forms. Keep in mind that these people lived close to one hundred and fifty years ago. Remember to justify all your answers.
Character’s name______________________________________ Epitaph number
Character’s name______________________________________ Epitaph number
| 1. 1. How old is your character? (Remember he/she is the age he/she was when he/she died.) This might have to be inferred from the text. | |
| 2. Is your character married or single, and does he/she have children? If so, what are their names and ages? | |
| 3. Describe your character's home. Weave in text in a complete sentence. | |
| 4. Give a physical description of your character, weaving in text- and your imagination. | |
| 5. What one prop would this character have and why? | |
| 6. How does your character feel about the other people in Spoon River? | |
| 7. . How does he/she feel about life? (Remember, a great deal of this has to do with their environment.) | |
| 8. Write a simile or metaphor about your character for two of the abstract qualities in listed. Give a specific reason for your choice. see example ie. Matilda is like a tomato, sweet when the sun is ripe, but fading quickly if consumed too late. |
a. color
b. food
c. an inanimate object
d. animal
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| 9.. What is your character’s secret? Write in a complete sentence. | |
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