“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
― Robert Frost
― Robert Frost
1. Discuss Write.
2. Explore characterization: "Girls in Their Summer Dresses"
3. Short Story Workshop
Monday, June 10, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Thursday 6/6
Journal: Respond to the 1984 quote below:
1. Discuss journal.
2. Analyze Orwellian concept of "doublethink".
3. With a partner, identify current societal models.
4. View film.
1. Discuss journal.
2. Analyze Orwellian concept of "doublethink".
3. With a partner, identify current societal models.
4. View film.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Wednesday 6/5
Journal: Respdond to the 1984 quote below:
1. Discuss Journal
2. Explore the relationship between language and thought.
3. Identify Orwellian themes.
4. View film.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Tuesday. 6/4
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
1. Explore Orwellian themes.
2. View Film.
3. Analyze setting.
Monday 6/3
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”
― George Orwell, 1984
1. Discuss journal
2. Examine "Orwellian themes"
3. Profile Marxist Theory
4. Begin Reading 1984
“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”
― George Orwell, 1984
1. Discuss journal
2. Examine "Orwellian themes"
3. Profile Marxist Theory
4. Begin Reading 1984
Thursday, May 23, 2013
5/24/ - 5/28
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“He thought back on his family with deep emotion and love. His conviction that he would have to disappear was, if possible, even firmer than his sister's. He remained in this state of empty and peaceful reflection until the tower clock struck three in the morning. He still saw that outside the window everything was beginning to grow light. Then, without his consent, his head sank down to the floor, and from his nostrils streamed his last weak breath.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Discuss:
How is Gregor's death portrayed? Does it evoke sympathy?
2. Senior Presentations
3. Examine the "objectivication" of Gregor. "We must get rid of it" - Grete
4. Read ending. With a partner, identify specific points of contrast. Ironic?
5. Review for final: Modernist Themes
“He thought back on his family with deep emotion and love. His conviction that he would have to disappear was, if possible, even firmer than his sister's. He remained in this state of empty and peaceful reflection until the tower clock struck three in the morning. He still saw that outside the window everything was beginning to grow light. Then, without his consent, his head sank down to the floor, and from his nostrils streamed his last weak breath.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Discuss:
How is Gregor's death portrayed? Does it evoke sympathy?
2. Senior Presentations
3. Examine the "objectivication" of Gregor. "We must get rid of it" - Grete
4. Read ending. With a partner, identify specific points of contrast. Ironic?
5. Review for final: Modernist Themes
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Thursday. 5/23
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
"It seemed remarkable to Gregor that above all the various noises of eating their chewing teeth could still be heard, as if they had wanted to show Gregor that you need teeth in order to eat and it was not possible to perform anything with jaws that are toothless however nice they might be. 'I'd like to eat something,' said Gregor anxiously, 'but not anything like they're eating. They do feed themselves. And here I am, dying!'"
1. Discuss Journal
2. Identify foreshadowing
3. Analyze significance of 3 Roomers. Define - Collective Characterization
4. Complete reading final chapter.
5. Activity: Discuss irony of ending. Consider points of contrast.
"It seemed remarkable to Gregor that above all the various noises of eating their chewing teeth could still be heard, as if they had wanted to show Gregor that you need teeth in order to eat and it was not possible to perform anything with jaws that are toothless however nice they might be. 'I'd like to eat something,' said Gregor anxiously, 'but not anything like they're eating. They do feed themselves. And here I am, dying!'"
1. Discuss Journal
2. Identify foreshadowing
3. Analyze significance of 3 Roomers. Define - Collective Characterization
4. Complete reading final chapter.
5. Activity: Discuss irony of ending. Consider points of contrast.
Wednesday 5/22
In Chapter 3 of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis", the father exclaims:
"Live and let live. This is the peace of my old age." To Whom is he referring? How is this ironic? Explain.
1. Discuss Journal
2. Senior Presentations
3. Complete Ch. 3
4. Analysis: 3 Roomers: *Collective Characterization
"Live and let live. This is the peace of my old age." To Whom is he referring? How is this ironic? Explain.
1. Discuss Journal
2. Senior Presentations
3. Complete Ch. 3
4. Analysis: 3 Roomers: *Collective Characterization
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
May 1st - May 3rd
Journal: Respond to the passage below:
"Greor's severe wound, from which he suffered for over a month- the apple remained in his flesh as a visible memento because nobody ventured to remove it- seemed of its own accord to remind father that Gregor, despite his present miserable and revolting form, was a member of the family that one wasn't permitted to treat like an enemy..."
1. Discuss Journal
2. Activity: Imagine you are a counselor or family therapist. Write a report of the Samsa family.
Consider: Gregor's Metamorphosis... Parents treatment of him... Grete's attitude... Long term solutions... *10 mins: Share.
3. Continue reading Ch. 3 *Handouts to class.
4. Analyze significance of the "3 Roomers" --Discuss with a partner:
Who are they?
How do they treat the Samsas?
What might they symbolize?
"Greor's severe wound, from which he suffered for over a month- the apple remained in his flesh as a visible memento because nobody ventured to remove it- seemed of its own accord to remind father that Gregor, despite his present miserable and revolting form, was a member of the family that one wasn't permitted to treat like an enemy..."
1. Discuss Journal
2. Activity: Imagine you are a counselor or family therapist. Write a report of the Samsa family.
Consider: Gregor's Metamorphosis... Parents treatment of him... Grete's attitude... Long term solutions... *10 mins: Share.
3. Continue reading Ch. 3 *Handouts to class.
4. Analyze significance of the "3 Roomers" --Discuss with a partner:
Who are they?
How do they treat the Samsas?
What might they symbolize?
Senior Presentations: 5th Period
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Tuesday
May 21st Wilbert Williams/Demetri Wright
Senior Presentation Schedule: 5th Period
2013 Mr. Dunphy
Thursday May 2nd Cain Kerner
Friday May 3rd
Brianna Robinson/Serena Sweeten
Monday May 6th
Isaiah Price/Ernest Alston
Tuesday May 7th Ezra Ali-Dow/Yasmir
Stancil
Wednesday May 8th Imani
Richardson/Shelique Richardson
Thursday May 9th Alaisha
Evans/George Keenan
Friday May 10th Emil
Roy /Shanaya Eubanks
Monday May 13th Brianna
Arrington/Courtney Righter
Tuesday May 14th Alyssa
Nocito/Malandro Tiffany Thompkins
Wednesday May 15th Autumn
McCloskey/Chris Cute
Thursday May 16th Shakirah
Abdullah
Friday May 17th Samantha
Pincus/Suite-River Nelson
Monday May 20th Carlos
Garcia/Krystyn Schulke
Senior Presenation Schedule 2nd Period
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Senior Presentation Schedule: 2nd
Period 2013 Mr. Dunphy
Tuesday April 30th Jordan Freeman
Wednesday May 1st Michele
Dooley
Thursday May 2nd Brittany
Streater
Friday May 3rd Samantha
Goldberg/Justice Wallace
Monday May 6th Ashley
Albright/Francesca Piccolo
Tuesday May 7th Jameel
Hendricks/Dior Butts
Wednesday May 8th Maya
Solomon/Michele Major
Thursday May 9th Isaac
Sindler/Nicola Henry Nash
Friday May 10th Edwidge
Freitas/Tasharna Duffus
Monday May 13th Eric
Thompson/Savoy Weeks
Tuesday May 14th Geno
Pantalone/Najee Parker
Wednesday May 15th Denise
Pittman/Patricia Grow
Thursday May 16th Bianca
Jolly/Bernard Williams
Friday May 17th Cameron
Williams/Khalifah Brawley
Monday May 20th Andrew
Pinto/Paul Morroney
Tuesday May 21st Danae
Savage
Wednesday May 22nd Beau Paulmier/Beate Gibson
Thursday May 23rd Sam
Crescenzo
Monday, April 29, 2013
Tuesday 4/30
Journal: Do you think it is possible Gregor can ever "recover" from his transformation? Explain.
1. Discuss Journal
2. Senior Presentation
3. Activity: Imagine you are a counselor or family therapist. Write a report of the Samsa family.
Consider: Gregor's Metamorphosis... Parents treatment of him... Grete's attitude... Long term solutions... *10 mins: Share.
4. Begin reading Ch. 3 *Handouts to class.
1. Discuss Journal
2. Senior Presentation
3. Activity: Imagine you are a counselor or family therapist. Write a report of the Samsa family.
Consider: Gregor's Metamorphosis... Parents treatment of him... Grete's attitude... Long term solutions... *10 mins: Share.
4. Begin reading Ch. 3 *Handouts to class.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Monday 4/29
Respond to the quote below:
[H]is father had put the worst interpretation on Grete's all-too-brief announcement and assumed that Gregor was guilty of some outrage […] [H]is father considered only the strictest treatment called for in dealing with him.
*Analyze Mr. Samsa's character here. Consider why he is so strict.
1. Review schedule and guidelines for Senior Oral presentations.
**Community Service Letters due ASAP
2. Discuss Journal
3. Re-read end of Ch. 2.
Identify allusions
Consider "religious undertones"
4. Discuss Gregor as a "Martyr" *Consult a partner: 10 mins... Share.
5. Activity: Imagine you are a counselor or family therapist. Write a report of the Samsa family.
Consider: Gregor's Metamorphosis... Parents treatment of him... Grete's attitude... Long term solutions...
6. Begin reading Ch. 3
[H]is father had put the worst interpretation on Grete's all-too-brief announcement and assumed that Gregor was guilty of some outrage […] [H]is father considered only the strictest treatment called for in dealing with him.
*Analyze Mr. Samsa's character here. Consider why he is so strict.
1. Review schedule and guidelines for Senior Oral presentations.
**Community Service Letters due ASAP
2. Discuss Journal
3. Re-read end of Ch. 2.
Identify allusions
Consider "religious undertones"
4. Discuss Gregor as a "Martyr" *Consult a partner: 10 mins... Share.
5. Activity: Imagine you are a counselor or family therapist. Write a report of the Samsa family.
Consider: Gregor's Metamorphosis... Parents treatment of him... Grete's attitude... Long term solutions...
6. Begin reading Ch. 3
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Friday 4/26.
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“But Gregor understood easily that it was not only consideration for him which prevented their moving, for he could easily have been transported in a suitable crate with a few air holes; what mainly prevented the family from moving was their complete hopelessness and the thought that they had been struck by a misfortune as none of their relatives and acquaintances had ever been hit.”
1. Discuss Journal
2. Complete Quiz ch.2
3. Re-read end of ch 2. Analyze end. Consider allusions.
4. Examine Symbolism.
5. What is Gregor's role in the family now? Thematic implications?
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Thursday 4/25
Journal: Respond to the quotee below:
Mrs. Samsa disagrees with Grete concerning Gregor's furniture: "An is it not so...that we, as it were, are, through the removal of the furniture, signifying that we are giving up all hope of recovery and are inconsiderately leaving him to himself?" *Evaluate Mrs. Samsa's position here. Do you agree?
1. Discuss Journal
2. Quiz: Ch. 2 **Handouts and notes permitted.
3. Read conclusion of Ch. 2.
-Describe the conflict between Mr. Samsa and Gregor
-Consider irony
-Analyze religious symbolism
**Work with partner; 10 mins: Share with class
4. Question: How is Gregor's life in danger? Who is to blame? Significance?
Mrs. Samsa disagrees with Grete concerning Gregor's furniture: "An is it not so...that we, as it were, are, through the removal of the furniture, signifying that we are giving up all hope of recovery and are inconsiderately leaving him to himself?" *Evaluate Mrs. Samsa's position here. Do you agree?
1. Discuss Journal
2. Quiz: Ch. 2 **Handouts and notes permitted.
3. Read conclusion of Ch. 2.
-Describe the conflict between Mr. Samsa and Gregor
-Consider irony
-Analyze religious symbolism
**Work with partner; 10 mins: Share with class
4. Question: How is Gregor's life in danger? Who is to blame? Significance?
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Wednesday 4/24
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
"If Gregor could only speak to his sister and thank her for everything that she had to do for him, he would have more easily endured her service; as it stood, however, he suffered through it." (pg. 15)
*Examine the nature of Gregor's "suffering" here and also explore why he can't speak to his sister.
1. Discuss Journal
2. Question: When was the last time you had difficulty "speaking/communicating" to a friend. What was the problem? How did it make you feel? 5 min write: Share
3. Pg. 17 Why does Grete not allow anyone to see Gregor's room? Implications?
4. pg. 17 What does Gregor realize about Grete? How does this make him feel?
Activity: Assume the point of view of Grete. Describe how you feel about Gregor.
5 mins: Share.
5. pg. 17 "In the first fourteen days, the parents couldn't bring themselves to come in to him..."
Read paragraph: Analyze Mrs. Samsa's reaction to her son.
6. Complete reading pgs. 17 to 18.
Activity: With a partner, describe the difference of opinion between Grete and her mother regarding Gregor's furniture. Whom do you agree with? Why? 10 mins: Share with class.
"If Gregor could only speak to his sister and thank her for everything that she had to do for him, he would have more easily endured her service; as it stood, however, he suffered through it." (pg. 15)
*Examine the nature of Gregor's "suffering" here and also explore why he can't speak to his sister.
1. Discuss Journal
2. Question: When was the last time you had difficulty "speaking/communicating" to a friend. What was the problem? How did it make you feel? 5 min write: Share
3. Pg. 17 Why does Grete not allow anyone to see Gregor's room? Implications?
4. pg. 17 What does Gregor realize about Grete? How does this make him feel?
Activity: Assume the point of view of Grete. Describe how you feel about Gregor.
5 mins: Share.
5. pg. 17 "In the first fourteen days, the parents couldn't bring themselves to come in to him..."
Read paragraph: Analyze Mrs. Samsa's reaction to her son.
6. Complete reading pgs. 17 to 18.
Activity: With a partner, describe the difference of opinion between Grete and her mother regarding Gregor's furniture. Whom do you agree with? Why? 10 mins: Share with class.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Tuesday 4/23
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
"On that first day, the maid-what and how much about the occurrences she knew was entirely unclear-had also fallen to her knees and begged the mother to dismiss her immediately..."
*Consider why she is so terrified. *What effect does the work "occurrences" have?
1. Discuss Journal.
2. pg. 15 "Gregor's only concern had been to do everything in his power to allow his family to forget... the despair". *What is revealed about Gregor's character?
3. Read the last paragraph on pg. 15.
What is Gregor's plan? Why does he want to do this?
4. Activity: Share with a partner the last time you did something special and "selfless" for a family member. What did you do? Why? How did this make you feel? Were your efforts appreciated?
10 mins: Present to class.
5. pg. 16 What assests do the Samsa's have? How are they being used? To help whom?
6. Read: "Right now, however...." pg. 16 *Analyze why Gregor is filled with "shame and sorrow"?
Should he be?
**What is the one question that no one in the family has asked? Significance?
"On that first day, the maid-what and how much about the occurrences she knew was entirely unclear-had also fallen to her knees and begged the mother to dismiss her immediately..."
*Consider why she is so terrified. *What effect does the work "occurrences" have?
1. Discuss Journal.
2. pg. 15 "Gregor's only concern had been to do everything in his power to allow his family to forget... the despair". *What is revealed about Gregor's character?
3. Read the last paragraph on pg. 15.
What is Gregor's plan? Why does he want to do this?
4. Activity: Share with a partner the last time you did something special and "selfless" for a family member. What did you do? Why? How did this make you feel? Were your efforts appreciated?
10 mins: Present to class.
5. pg. 16 What assests do the Samsa's have? How are they being used? To help whom?
6. Read: "Right now, however...." pg. 16 *Analyze why Gregor is filled with "shame and sorrow"?
Should he be?
**What is the one question that no one in the family has asked? Significance?
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Monday 4/22
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“Gregor, open up, I'm pleading with you.' But Gregor had absolutely no intention of opening the door and complimented himself instead on the precaution he had adopted from his business trips of locking all the doors during the night even at home.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Write Journal: Consider modernist themes of alienation and disconnection.
2. In notebook, assume first person point of Mr. Samsa, describe the feelings you have towards your son. Do you feel sorry for him? Explain.
3. Work on Study questions: Handout.
4. Complete reading Ch. 2. "The Metamorphosis"
“Gregor, open up, I'm pleading with you.' But Gregor had absolutely no intention of opening the door and complimented himself instead on the precaution he had adopted from his business trips of locking all the doors during the night even at home.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Write Journal: Consider modernist themes of alienation and disconnection.
2. In notebook, assume first person point of Mr. Samsa, describe the feelings you have towards your son. Do you feel sorry for him? Explain.
3. Work on Study questions: Handout.
4. Complete reading Ch. 2. "The Metamorphosis"
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Friday 4/19
Journal: Consider the the "meal" that Grete prepares for Gregor:
"There were half rotted vegetables, bones from the evening meal that were coated with a congealed white sauce, a few raisins and almonds; a piece of cheese that Gregor had declared to be inedible two days ago; a stale piece of bread, a piece of bread with butter smeared on it, and another piece of bread with butter and salt smeared on it." **What do these "gruesome" details relate about Grete's character? About Gregor's physical and mental state? Explain.
1. Activity: From Gregor's point of view, describe how he feels as he hides under the couch.
*10 mins: Share
2. Discuss Journal
3. pg. 14 "Could I be less sensitive now?"... Read/Analyze this passage.
4. pg. 14 "In this manner, Gregor now received his food daily..." Read/Analyze passage.
5. Hand out: Study Questions. Continue reading Ch. 2.
"There were half rotted vegetables, bones from the evening meal that were coated with a congealed white sauce, a few raisins and almonds; a piece of cheese that Gregor had declared to be inedible two days ago; a stale piece of bread, a piece of bread with butter smeared on it, and another piece of bread with butter and salt smeared on it." **What do these "gruesome" details relate about Grete's character? About Gregor's physical and mental state? Explain.
1. Activity: From Gregor's point of view, describe how he feels as he hides under the couch.
*10 mins: Share
2. Discuss Journal
3. pg. 14 "Could I be less sensitive now?"... Read/Analyze this passage.
4. pg. 14 "In this manner, Gregor now received his food daily..." Read/Analyze passage.
5. Hand out: Study Questions. Continue reading Ch. 2.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Thursday 4/18
Journal: Consider the significance of Gregor's tastes changing:
"Moreover, the milk, which was his favorite drink, and for this reason the sister had certainly prepared it, did not taste good to him at all, and so he writhed away from the bowl in disgust and crawled back to the middle of the room."
1. Discuss Journal
2. Pg. 13 ....As he stared in darkness *Analyze contrast of darkness and light. Symbolism?
3. Activity: Meet with a partner and explore if you sometimes perceive "2 worlds". How does this make you feel? Who is in the dark? The light? 10 mins: Share.
4. pg. 13 Why is the key to Gregor's room inserted on the outside? What does this suggest about the Samsa's feelings toward Gregor?
5. Read last paragraph: Why does Gregor hide under the couch? Explain
Creative assignment: Assume the first person point of view of Gregor, explain how you are feeling as you hide under the couch. 10 mins: Share.
6. Continue reading Ch. 2.
"Moreover, the milk, which was his favorite drink, and for this reason the sister had certainly prepared it, did not taste good to him at all, and so he writhed away from the bowl in disgust and crawled back to the middle of the room."
1. Discuss Journal
2. Pg. 13 ....As he stared in darkness *Analyze contrast of darkness and light. Symbolism?
3. Activity: Meet with a partner and explore if you sometimes perceive "2 worlds". How does this make you feel? Who is in the dark? The light? 10 mins: Share.
4. pg. 13 Why is the key to Gregor's room inserted on the outside? What does this suggest about the Samsa's feelings toward Gregor?
5. Read last paragraph: Why does Gregor hide under the couch? Explain
Creative assignment: Assume the first person point of view of Gregor, explain how you are feeling as you hide under the couch. 10 mins: Share.
6. Continue reading Ch. 2.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Wednesday 4/17
Journal: Gregor reflects on how he has take care of his family:
"I say, such a quite life the family leads... " He stared in the darkness in front of him and felt a great pride in the fact that he could provide such a life in a nice apartment...
*Analyze Gregor's thoughts here. What is revealed about his character? How is this ironic?
1. Cite passages and explain context and significance from Ch. 1
2. Discuss Journal
3. Activity: *(Small Group) Make a character chart for Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, Grete, and Lawyer
List :
"I say, such a quite life the family leads... " He stared in the darkness in front of him and felt a great pride in the fact that he could provide such a life in a nice apartment...
*Analyze Gregor's thoughts here. What is revealed about his character? How is this ironic?
1. Cite passages and explain context and significance from Ch. 1
2. Discuss Journal
3. Activity: *(Small Group) Make a character chart for Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, Grete, and Lawyer
List :
Speech Actions Thoughts *15 mins: Share.
4. Read Ch. 1 pg. 10. What commentary does Gregor offer the lawyer about an individual who may be "incapable of work momentarily"? Examine his motivation here.
5. Analyze the effect of Kafka's repetition of the word "door". **Read beginning of Ch. 2
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tuesday 4/16
Journal: Analyze how Mr. Samsa is portrayed in this passage. What is ironic about this portrayal?
"The father clenched his fist, showing a hostile expression, as if he wanted to push Gregor back into his room, then looked uncertainly around the living room, covered his eyes with his hands, and cried so that his mighty breast shook." (Pg. 9)
1. Discuss Journal
2. Activity: Choose any passage from Ch. 1. Read to the class:
A. Explain why you chose it.
B. Consider the context (plot)
C. Describe signifcance
D. Relate to a Modernist Theme. *10 mins. Be prepared to present to class.
3. Activity: *(Small Group) Make a character chart for Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, Grete, and Lawyer
List :
"The father clenched his fist, showing a hostile expression, as if he wanted to push Gregor back into his room, then looked uncertainly around the living room, covered his eyes with his hands, and cried so that his mighty breast shook." (Pg. 9)
1. Discuss Journal
2. Activity: Choose any passage from Ch. 1. Read to the class:
A. Explain why you chose it.
B. Consider the context (plot)
C. Describe signifcance
D. Relate to a Modernist Theme. *10 mins. Be prepared to present to class.
3. Activity: *(Small Group) Make a character chart for Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, Grete, and Lawyer
List :
Speech Actions Thoughts *15 mins: Share.
4. Read Ch. 1 pg. 10. What commentary does Gregor offer the lawyer about an individual who may be "incapable of work momentarily"? Examine his motivation here.
5. Finish reading Ch. 1. Analyze the effect of Kafka's repetition of the word "door".
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Monday 4/15
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“What's happened to me,' he thought. It was no dream.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Discuss Journal: Consider the last time you asked yourself: "What's happened to me?"
2. Ch. 1 Plot synopsis: Review main points with partner (10 mins) Share.
3. Activity: Choose any passage from Ch. 1. Read to the class:
A. Explain why you chose it.
B. Consider the context (plot)
C. Describe signifcance
D. Relate to a Modernist Theme. *10 mins. Be prepared to present to class.
4. Activity: *(Small Group) Make a character chart for Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, and Grete List :
“What's happened to me,' he thought. It was no dream.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Discuss Journal: Consider the last time you asked yourself: "What's happened to me?"
2. Ch. 1 Plot synopsis: Review main points with partner (10 mins) Share.
3. Activity: Choose any passage from Ch. 1. Read to the class:
A. Explain why you chose it.
B. Consider the context (plot)
C. Describe signifcance
D. Relate to a Modernist Theme. *10 mins. Be prepared to present to class.
4. Activity: *(Small Group) Make a character chart for Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, and Grete List :
Speech Actions Thoughts *15 mins: Share.
Analyze: Is there contrast evident in the way they treat Gregor? Discuss.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Friday 4/12
Journal: How has Gregor's voice changed? What do you think he hears when he speaks? How do his
parents and sister react? Consider the thematic possiblities relating to the role of communication in this
narrative.
Oral Presentations: Review Schedule.
Focus: Introduction: Essential Question + Thesis + Explanation of what will be covered and Why.
1. Discuss Journal -- Review symbolism; Character Contrast
2. Read Ch. 1. (Handout provided)
3. Activity: Write a 1 page plot synopsis. Be sure to address Gregor's transformation and what it might mean for his family.
**Due Monday 4/15
parents and sister react? Consider the thematic possiblities relating to the role of communication in this
narrative.
Oral Presentations: Review Schedule.
Focus: Introduction: Essential Question + Thesis + Explanation of what will be covered and Why.
1. Discuss Journal -- Review symbolism; Character Contrast
2. Read Ch. 1. (Handout provided)
3. Activity: Write a 1 page plot synopsis. Be sure to address Gregor's transformation and what it might mean for his family.
**Due Monday 4/15
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Thursday 4/11
Journal: Respond to the quote below: *(Consider what concerns Gregor most? What does this reveal about his character? Themes generated)
“If they were shocked, then Gregor had no further responsibility and could be calm. But if they took everything calmly, he he, too, had no reason to get excited and could, if he hurried, actually be at the station by eight o'clock.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Vocabulary: Define -
Acclamation Vituperative Collusion Chary Tyro Paroxysm Calumniate
2. Set schedule for Senior Projects
3. Discuss Journal
4. Read Ch. 1.
Consider:
Is this a physical transformation?
What is odd about Gregor's concerns?
How does his family treat Gregor? Who is most concerned?
How is "uncertainty" generated early on?
What role does the "lawyer" play in this narrative? What might he symbolize?
*Activity: Work with partner; discuss questions above; record insightful responses.
-- 15 mins: Share
“If they were shocked, then Gregor had no further responsibility and could be calm. But if they took everything calmly, he he, too, had no reason to get excited and could, if he hurried, actually be at the station by eight o'clock.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Vocabulary: Define -
Acclamation Vituperative Collusion Chary Tyro Paroxysm Calumniate
2. Set schedule for Senior Projects
3. Discuss Journal
4. Read Ch. 1.
Consider:
Is this a physical transformation?
What is odd about Gregor's concerns?
How does his family treat Gregor? Who is most concerned?
How is "uncertainty" generated early on?
What role does the "lawyer" play in this narrative? What might he symbolize?
*Activity: Work with partner; discuss questions above; record insightful responses.
-- 15 mins: Share
Monday, April 8, 2013
Tuesday 4/9
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Vocabulary Review: Ch. 9 definitions
2. Discuss Journal
3. Modernist Perspective: Continue discussion: How has the world changed economically and artistically from the past generation: Identify examples.
4. The Metamorphosis: Read Ch. 1.
Consider:
Is this a physical transformation?
What is odd about Gregor's concerns?
How does his family treat Gregor? Who is most concerned?
How is "uncertainty" generated early on?
What role does the "lawyer" play in this narrative? What might he symbolize?
*Activity: Work with partner; discuss questions above; record insightful responses.
-- 15 mins: Share
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Vocabulary Review: Ch. 9 definitions
2. Discuss Journal
3. Modernist Perspective: Continue discussion: How has the world changed economically and artistically from the past generation: Identify examples.
4. The Metamorphosis: Read Ch. 1.
Consider:
Is this a physical transformation?
What is odd about Gregor's concerns?
How does his family treat Gregor? Who is most concerned?
How is "uncertainty" generated early on?
What role does the "lawyer" play in this narrative? What might he symbolize?
*Activity: Work with partner; discuss questions above; record insightful responses.
-- 15 mins: Share
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Monday 4/8
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“What a fate: to be condemned to work for a firm where the slightest negligence at once gave rise to the gravest suspicion! Were all the employees nothing but a bunch of scoundrels, was there not among them one single loyal devoted man who, had he wasted only an hour or so of the firm's time in the morning, was so tormented by conscience as to be driven out of his mind and actually incapable of leaving his bed?”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Antonmys... 5 mins w/ partner: Choose Right Word
2. Discuss Journal
3. Review Modernist Themes:
Alienation Disconnection Fragmentation Uncertainty
4. Literature Focus: Uncertainty of plot... action begins at an arbitrary point
-- Characters feel alienated... --Fragmentation/Disconnection in familial/work relationships
-- No resolution
5. Discuss: How has the world changed: Politically, Socially, Economically, and Artistically from past generations: Compile list: 10 mins - *Share.
6. Begin reading: The Metamorphosis Ch. 1
“What a fate: to be condemned to work for a firm where the slightest negligence at once gave rise to the gravest suspicion! Were all the employees nothing but a bunch of scoundrels, was there not among them one single loyal devoted man who, had he wasted only an hour or so of the firm's time in the morning, was so tormented by conscience as to be driven out of his mind and actually incapable of leaving his bed?”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Antonmys... 5 mins w/ partner: Choose Right Word
2. Discuss Journal
3. Review Modernist Themes:
Alienation Disconnection Fragmentation Uncertainty
4. Literature Focus: Uncertainty of plot... action begins at an arbitrary point
-- Characters feel alienated... --Fragmentation/Disconnection in familial/work relationships
-- No resolution
5. Discuss: How has the world changed: Politically, Socially, Economically, and Artistically from past generations: Compile list: 10 mins - *Share.
6. Begin reading: The Metamorphosis Ch. 1
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Friday 4/5
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science. ~Henry David Thoreau
1. Vocabulary Ch. 9 Synonyms
*Work with partner: 10 mins - Share
2. Discuss Journal
3. Activity: Small Group: Examine how the world has change since you were in first grade socially, economically, politically. 15 mins: Share.
4. Read: "The Metamorphosis" Ch. 1
Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science. ~Henry David Thoreau
1. Vocabulary Ch. 9 Synonyms
*Work with partner: 10 mins - Share
2. Discuss Journal
3. Activity: Small Group: Examine how the world has change since you were in first grade socially, economically, politically. 15 mins: Share.
4. Read: "The Metamorphosis" Ch. 1
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Thursday 4/3
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
Paul Gauguin quotes
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Completing The Sentence
2. Discuss Journal
3. Complete Modernist Powerpoint
4. Activity: In a small group, discuss how the world has changed since you were in first grade
politically, socially, and economically. **15 mins * Share
5. Profile Ch. 1: The Metamorphosis. (Link is on website)
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Completing The Sentence
2. Discuss Journal
3. Complete Modernist Powerpoint
4. Activity: In a small group, discuss how the world has changed since you were in first grade
politically, socially, and economically. **15 mins * Share
5. Profile Ch. 1: The Metamorphosis. (Link is on website)
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Wednesday 4/3
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
"Modernity is the transient, the fleeting, the contingent; it is one half of art, the other being the eternal and the immovable."
Baudelaire, Charles
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Words 11-20. Review definitions: Begin Completing the Sentence: #'s 1-5
2. Discuss Journal
3. Modernism Powerpoint. View/Discuss modernist themes.
4. Activity: (Small Group) Consider how the world has changed since you were in first grade: economically, politically, culturally. Identify at least 3 examples for each.
15 mins: Share
H.W. Work on Senior Project Powerpoint. Completing The Sentence (1-20)
"Modernity is the transient, the fleeting, the contingent; it is one half of art, the other being the eternal and the immovable."
Baudelaire, Charles
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Words 11-20. Review definitions: Begin Completing the Sentence: #'s 1-5
2. Discuss Journal
3. Modernism Powerpoint. View/Discuss modernist themes.
4. Activity: (Small Group) Consider how the world has changed since you were in first grade: economically, politically, culturally. Identify at least 3 examples for each.
15 mins: Share
H.W. Work on Senior Project Powerpoint. Completing The Sentence (1-20)
Monday, April 1, 2013
Tuesday 4/2
Journal: Respond to the quote below:
There is no hope for a civilization which starts each day to the sound of an alarm clock. ~Author Unknown
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Review words
2. Discuss Journal
3. Review "Abstract" assignment; *Meet with a partner (5 mins) Identify an abstract...
death, eternity, confusion, etc.... Use figurative language to generate sensuality
1 pg creative piece due Friday 4/5
4. Introduction: Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis"
Show Powerpoint - Discuss Modernist themes.
5. Activity: (Small Group) Consider how the world has changed since you were in first grade: economically, politically, culturally. Identify at least 3 examples for each.
15 mins: Share
There is no hope for a civilization which starts each day to the sound of an alarm clock. ~Author Unknown
1. Vocabulary: Ch. 9 Review words
2. Discuss Journal
3. Review "Abstract" assignment; *Meet with a partner (5 mins) Identify an abstract...
death, eternity, confusion, etc.... Use figurative language to generate sensuality
1 pg creative piece due Friday 4/5
4. Introduction: Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis"
Show Powerpoint - Discuss Modernist themes.
5. Activity: (Small Group) Consider how the world has changed since you were in first grade: economically, politically, culturally. Identify at least 3 examples for each.
15 mins: Share
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