Honors World Literature

January 12,2015

Do Now

• Take out your notebook with any past notes or graded handouts.

• Read your SSR book!

Finals Logistics

• 2 Parts!

• English Grammar Section: 75 questions

• Literature Section: Analysis of Poem and two of the following: Things Fall Apart, The Kite Runner, Animal Farm and your SSR book.

Finals Jigsaw

• In groups, you will gather a presentation, 10-12 minutes long teaching one of the skills that we have covered over the course of the year.

• Tomorrow you will present/teach the class the skill you are covering.

• You may use your notes, computers, old assignments to help you understand and teach the skill.

• Presentation should clearly explain and help your peers understand the topic. The skills you teach will help them create their study guide.

• Be creative! (Create mini assignments/exit tickets)…Let me know what you need

Finals Jigsaw Skills

• Nonessential information

• Commas

• Sentence Formulas

• Dependent/Independent Clauses

• Apostrophes(Irregular Plural Nouns)

• Semicolons/Colons

• Citations

• Relative Pronouns

• Unusual Subject Verb Agreement

• TPCASTT

• Themes from Animal Farm, The Kite Runner, and Things Fall Apart

In your groups, take2 minutes to decide on on what skill you want to teach. When you are ready, raise your hand and I will approve of your topic.

Homework

• Continue to study (create study guide) and work on your presentations!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

• Take the first 10 minutes of class to prep for your presentation!

Jigsaw Presentation

• While your peers are presenting, you should actively participate, take notes and add to your study guide.

• If there is time afterwards, you will be able to study and receive additional help from me or your peers.

Homework

• Study for Finals