Friday, March 6, 2020

Hamlet Project Introduction

March 6, 2020

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.A
Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.B
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.C
Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.D
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.E
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Obj: I can write arguments to support claims in a literary analysis of Hamlet, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 

Starter

Free Write Friday
Write as much as  you can in the next five minutes. 

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Vocabulary: 

Word: Literary Analysis
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: an essay that carefully examines a text, or one element of a text, such as character, setting, plot or theme of a story.
Your definition: 
Activity: Complete a brainstorming sheet for your literary analysis. 

Activity: 

1.  The Lion King

As a class, we will watch the Lion King.
Complete the Tri Venn Diagram while you watch.
The circles should be labelled Shakespeare, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Disney.
You must have five points in each circle.


We will review the requirements of the project together. 
Today will be used to plan and brainstorm your ideas.  

Timeline
Friday, March 6: Brainstorming
Monday, March 9: Thesis Statement and Outline 
Tuesday, March 10: Body Paragraphs
Wednesday, March 11: Body Paragraphs
Monday, March 16: Introductions and Conclusions
Tuesday, March 17: Peer Edit and Revisions
Wednesday, March 18: Essay Due 

3.  Literary Analysis Model Essay 

Before you begin brainstorming, read the student model in your StudySync books on page 171.
As you read, highlight or annotate features of a literary analysis. 


Make a copy of the brainstorming doc and move it to your assignment folder.
Individually, complete the chart by identifying examples of figurative language that relates to the human condition.

Closure: 

How many pieces of textual evidence were you able to identify for your essay?

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