Notes for "Two Kinds" Graphic Organizer---FOR RIGHT NOW, ONLY ADD WHAT IS IN RED/NO HOMEWORK TODAY--HALF-DAY TOMORROW:)

Complete the chart on the WORKSHEET I HANDED TO YOU

Conflict Type: AKA: MAN VS.	EXAMPLE FROM THIS STORY OR ANOTHER WORK OF LITERATURE
Person vs. HIMSELF
Person vs. PERSON
Person vs. NATURE
Person vs. SOCIETY
Person vs. MACHINE

Conflict	Specific example from “Two Kinds”

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES: AFTER WE REVIEW CONFLICT WE WILL.......

1. We will identify specific conflicts in "Two Kinds"

2. We will use textual evidence/paraphrase to support our found conflicts

3. We will use our charts to compose 2-3 paragraphs about the story

4. We will use our own experiences to compose 1-2 paragraphs about conflicts in our own lives.

5. We will take the quiz on the Amy Tan unit reading the story "Fish Cheeks" independently and answering (7) multiple choice questions on a separate sheet of paper.

Today's Agenda: Come in and take out your annotated copy of "Two Kinds"

****First and foremost, answer the following question: I want to check if you read or not: Write it on your scrap of paper I have given you------------(it isn't up yet, I will project it in a minute)****************

1. Go over the work we will have on Tuesday--Compare/contrast the two stories "Rules of the Game" and "Two Kinds" in 2-3 paragraphs. First, make a Venn Diagram, and then use it to write your paragraphs.
2.Take out your stories with your annotations--work on the character map worksheet (both sides) for Jing-Mei (look at your notes for Waverly)
3. Work on the pink worksheet about "sympathies" towards the characters/vocabulary in context.
4. Finish questions, if not in class, at home.
5. Quiz on Tuesday--Read a passage by Amy Tan, answer mult. choice questions (approx. 5)

Please copy these notes and make them the 2nd page in your binder (behind "How to be successful in ENG II")

How to Annotate a text
1.  Underline/highlight words/sentences you know you will want to use later.
2. Write in the margin at the top or bottom of the page to record questions/answers you have.
3.  Summarize paragraphs in the side margins.
4. Star ideas that seem important, or may support your thesis writing later (*)
5. Box or circle words and phrases that you do not know or that you find confusing. Rewrite a word or phrase you might have figured out.
6. Add an arrow to make connections between points.
7. Put a question mark next to a section you 're questioning (?)
8. Use an exclamation mark for areas that remind you of another test, strike you in some way, or surprise you. (!)

Homework: 

• Read to the end of the story (or re-read depending on what we finish in class) and annotate as you go.

(Be prepared to talk about the reading in class tmrw)

• Answer the following question using the RACE strategy:

According to Jing-mei's mother, why is Jing-mei "not the best"? What trait does she find valuable?

Notes and Quick Write Assignment for Wed. 9/24

Draw this chart into your notebook: (literature section)

Title: “Two Kinds”

Author: “Amy Tan”

Genre: excerpt from a novel

character	Text you found important or interesting (page #)	Explanation/Analysis	Lit. element/tech.
Jing-Mei	“Such a sad, ugly girl!” (1)	Low self-esteem	characterization
mother	“You can be a prodigy too” (1)	Over-bearing Pushy perfectionist	characterization
Jing-mei	“I promised myself..I won’t be what I’m not” (2)	She doesn’t want her mom to change who she is	conflict
Jing-mei	“..if you don’t hurry up you’ll always be nothing”	She is afraid if she doesn’t find her talent her mom will be disappointed her	conflict

Today we will:

1. Copy the notes for dual-entry journal.

2. Fill in a minimum of 4 journal entries that reference. characterization or conflict.

3. Write a response on the topic at the top of your story. You will need to follow the RACE strategy and give a minimum of 2 textual examples and explanations as support for your answer. This will count as an in-class grade (quick write).

4. Finish #1-10 together if you have not.

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How do Jing-mei’s interactions with her mom develop over the course of the passage? What is she hoping will happen?

*Need to use min. of 2 textual examples in your answer

*Use correct RACE format

*Use your TAG

         In the short excerpt “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, Jing-mei’s interactions with her mom develop over the course of this passage. One example of where you see this is….

Assignments as of 9/23

Assignments in the grade book: (As of today)

1. Day 1 parent sheet

2. binder

3. 2 quizzes (1 yesterday, 1 last week)

4. class participation (100 points)

5. drp (reading placement test week 1)

6. movie notes on “Rules of the game”

7. text-based questions on “Rules of the game”

8. Character map/venn diagram Waverly and Mrs. Jong

9. Comp/contrast paragraphs (using above notes)

10. Hw: Mrs. Jong’s attitude towards foreigners.

11. Memoir: rough draft and final copy

 

12***using context clues worksheet (not in grade book yet)

Remember: I do not take late hw.(other than essays) I do not do make-up quizzes. Your lowest/absent grades are dropped but not completely until the end of the mp.

Make this the first page in your binder. How to be successful in English II

1. Come in and get started.

2. Read/listen to the directions carefully.

3. Copy the notes/stay organized! Put handouts in your binder.

4. Listen to/follow along with the reading.

5. Do not yell out questions.

6. Copy the hw. Check-eng2macks.blogspot.com if you forget.

7. Stay after class/email if you are confused.

8. Study notes, etc. for tests/quizzes-1^st day of the week!

 

Today we will: RL-10.1-4:

·      Go over the hw: complete both sides of the vocab wrksht. (“Two Kinds” from yesterday) Use context clues (on the front)—look up the actual definitions (on the back).

·      Re-read chunk 1 of the story “Two Kinds.”

·      Answer study guide questions 1-10 on lined paper.

·      Go over how to make a double-entry journal if we have time**

Notes/homework from Monday 9/22

If you finish early, and want extra credit: REMEMBER, NO TALKING UNTIL EVERYONE IS FINISHED.

*Does the difference in their cultures cause any of their conflict? Explain your answer using examples from the text.

*How would the story be different if it were told from her mother’s point of view instead of Waverly’s?

 

Please Copy the notes NOW into your vocabulary notebook. Homework: complete the side 1 of the vocabulary worksheet (attached). Today we will: Copy Notes, go over the hw, take the quiz, begin “Two Kinds” Chunk 1 and any questions

Context Clues- When attempting to figure out the meaning of a new word, it is often useful to look at what comes before and after that word. Here are 5 Common types:

• Root word and prefix/suffix: People who study birds are experts in ornithology.
• Contrast: Unlike mammals, birds incubate their eggs outside their bodies.
• Logic: Birds are always on the lookout for predators that might harm their young.
• Definition: Frugivorous birds prefer eating fruit to any other kind of food.
• Example or illustration: Some birds like to build their nests in inconspicuous spots — high up in the tops of trees, well hidden by leaves.

*From same book as “Rules of the Game”

Chunk 1: How do Jing-mei’s interactions with her mother develop over the course of this passage? What is she hoping will happen?

hw: complete #'s 1-10 on the "Two Kinds" context clues worksheet.

Characterization Notes: Please Copy into your Literature Section

Characterization – how the author develops a character. Can be:

Direct: you are told.

Or

Indirect: you look at the text and draw conclusions.

This is done in 4 basic ways:

1. Physical Appearance—what the character looks like
2. Actions-- What that character does; how he/she interacts with other characters; how he/she affects them
3. Thoughts/Words—what he/she says
4. Thoughts, feelings, actions of other characters: what does this tell you about your character?
5. Narrator/Author’s Direct Comments: you are told—“She was a greedy girl”, “a quiet boy”

Today we will: (objectives) ---No need to copy unless you want to

1. Complete a characterization of Waverly Jong using the “Characterization” Worksheet

2. Come up with 3 traits (adjectives) that describe her and support with 2 examples from the text “Rules of the Game” using the worksheet “Character Map”

Question/Answer Relationships

Please Copy the following Notes into your Literature Section/Daily Notes:

Question Types—

“Right There”--The answer is in the text. The words used to make up the question and words used to answer the question are found in the same sentence. (Not always an Explain)

“Think and Search”-- The answer comes from different places in the selection. You will need to look back at the passage, find the information that the question refers to, and then think about how the information or ideas fit together.

“Author and Me”-- These type questions require you to use ideas and information not stated directly in the passage to answer; so, you must think about what you have read and formulate your own ideas or opinions.

“On My Own”--The answer is not in the text. You can answer the question without even reading the text. The answer is based solely on your own experiences and knowledge. (**No Textual Evidence)

Homework: (copy at the bottom of the worksheet if you want to): due Fri. 9/19, 25 pts.

Use your Venn Diagram to write a PARAGRAPHED RESPONSE (2-3) comparing and contrasting Waverly Jong’s and Mrs. Jong’s: cultural backgrounds, personalities, ideas about chess, and hopes and dreams for Waverly. (You will need the back of this worksheet for tomorrow and for the quiz Monday so don’t lose it). If you need help copy the basic set-up of a compare/contrast:

Par 1: Similarities                              ------or---              Par 1: Waverly         

Par 2: Differences                                                              Par 2: Mrs. Jong                                    

Notes: Please Copy into your notebook under "Daily Notes"---Start Now!!

Most common errors on the quiz:
1. Incomplete/Inaccurate Answers
*Your understanding of the text was confused
*Did not answer all parts of the question (just in public, not at home)
*Did not do all of the RACE strategy (**most people forgot the "E")
2. Did not use any adjectives in your answer
3. Major Spelling/Grammar Errors for 10th Gr.
*Waverly mother Lindo reaction happy and sincere.
*No quotes used on exact words from the text
4. Poor Effort/Talking
*Inexcusable for 10th Gr.--next quiz will be a 0
*This is "too hard"

• You may rewrite your answer this time only if you wish to raise your grade (quizzes are 25%)
• Grades will be published on the board Monday 9/22

---------------no need to copy---------------

Today we will:

Look at our quizzes (there are no make-ups)

Finish reading the story

Finish our short-answer questions

Go over the vocabulary homework (below)

Notes for your worksheet: Friday 9/12---Remember a rough draft of your memoir is due Monday. Quiz #1 on Monday as well...

Objectives for today: (no need to copy unless you want to)

• Take notes on literary terms
• Go over/finish our RACE questions from yesterday
• Work in a group

Notes: (copy on the worksheet please)

Protagonist: the leading character(s) or one of the major characters in a text.

example:

Antagonist: a character(s) that opposes the protagonist 

example:

Setting: (time and place)

Foreshadowing: or guessing ahead is a literary device by which an author hints what is to come.

example: (leave blank for now)

Conflict: Two opposing forces working against each other (man vs. man, man vs. himself, etc.)

example: 

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Somewhere on your page write:    

MEIMEI=WAVERLY  (THE NARRATOR'S NAME AND NICKNAME)

CROSS OFF #1, WE DID IT YESTERDAY.

Notes: RACE Short Answer Response Strategy (review)

Objectives: 

• To review how to write a complete short answer (the only kind that will be accepted)
• To complete a close-reading of chunk #1 of Rules of the Game by Amy Tan
• Complete some short answers in class (some together, some independently)

Please copy into your notes:

Short Answer Strategy: RACE

Restate-restate the question

Answer—answer the question

Cite –give textual evidence to support your answer

**Explain—explain/analyze how your evidence supports the answer

Memoir Writing: Brainstorming and Pre-writing

Today we are going to work on doing the pre-writing steps for our memoirs. First, we will complete an idea web (per 10) and the worksheet I gave you that will help you prepare to write your rough draft. Remember, the rough draft is due Monday the 15th and the final copy is due on Friday the 19th. The rough draft counts for 25 of 100 pts. The final copy must be FINAL COPY QUALITY in order to be accepted. I will give you a rubric later this week so you can see how it will be graded.

Today's assessment: Completed Pre-writing worksheet/outline (both sides)

DRP--Reading Skills Pre-test

I know you have taken this before, but each year we need to start off with the DRP to see where you are now from where you were last year. This will count as our first quiz grade. However, since it isn't about anything we have learned this year, everyone who completes the DRP will receive a 100 as his/her first quiz grade. Please just take your time so I don't get the wrong idea about you. It is very important for both of us that I know where your skill level is. If you finish early, please just turn it over and wait for it to be collected. You may work on your first day sheet or I will provide extra credit for those that want it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Mrs. C