S+LaRose+Rebecca

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 * Teacher:** Ms. LaRose
 * Office:** Rm 327
 * Office Phone:** 778-7788
 * Office Hours:** MWF 12:00-1:30 or by appointment
 * E-mail:** rebecca.larose@main.edu


 * =Summary of Unit= ||
 * Students will read the novel, The Color Purple, by Alice Walker. Students will learn about themes and motifs and how each is constant throughout the novel. Students will also analyze characters and their development throughout the novel. Through character development analysis, students will see how traumatic events change human beings. To finish the unit, groups of four will create a digital talk show presentation using imovie and present it to the class. ||

Maine Learning Results: English Language Arts A. Reading A2 Literary Texts Grades 9-Diploma: The Color Purple Students read text within a grade appropriate span of text complexity and present analyses of fiction using excerpts from the text to defend their assertations. f. Demonstrate comprehension by evaluating texts using established criteria
 * **Establish Goals:** **(G)**

//Students will understand that:// **(U)** •Characters are interconnected and have attitudes that stem from traumatic events •The themes in the book are constant and are key elements in the book. •Analysis of the book will be used to develop and prove a thesis

•How are character related through past actions and events? •What themes has the author developed and how do they further the story? •Which excerpts will prove a thesis story and how are they properly cited?
 * Essential Questions:** **(Q)**

•Critical Details: plot, relevance to history, relationship of characters •Vocabulary: theme, motif, symbols, narrative, voice, racism, sexism, •Important events and People: sale of Celie, arrival of Shug, Fighting at the bar
 * Students will know: (K)**

•f. Demonstrate comprehension by evaluating texts using established criteria •Make sense of the thoughts of the author through his/her use of literary devices •Use quotes from the book to compare the novel to the times of slavery •Contrast the actions in the book to how the events would unfold today •Consider the personal history of 3 main characters and interpret how the events have changed the individuals •Reflect on which things in the novel made you uncomfortable and why || Goal: Create a talk show using imovie in order to demonstrate comprehension of character development throughout the novel. Role:You and your partner are going to be guests on The Oprah Show Audience: Your audience is the great Oprah Winfrey herself and her production team. Situation: Present your imovie to Oprah, and prove to her that you comprehend The Color Purple better than anyone else. You will have to make a persuasive argument in order to get her to choose you to be on her show. Product/Presentation:You will create a talk show using imovie. Standards (criteria from both rubrics): **Product Rubric:** Q&A, Preparedness, Knowledge, Speaks Clearly, Creativity, Collaboration
 * Students will be able to: (S)**
 * Performance Task (Summary in G.R.A.S.P.S. form): **(T)**
 * Presentation:** content, comprehension, creativity, speaks clearly, collaboration ||


 * =Expectations= ||
 * **Participation:** Participation is a large part of this class. You need to participate in the class discussions that occur daily in this class. I understand that some are shy and don't like to speak aloud. To those students, I want you to know first, that this is a safe place and although I cannot say you will not be judged, I can say that your class members will be respectful, secondly, that you can still participate. Please listen actively. Take notes. If you come up with ideas that you don't feel comfortable sharing with the class, write them down and hand them to me at the end of class. In group activities I expect each member of the group to contribute equally.
 * Assignments:** A large part of this class is the work that expect you to either hand in or complete on a blog. I want to see that you comprehend this novel as fully as possible. I would like it if all homework can be on time, but I understand that sometimes it cannot. I will only accept late work if you come to me and fill out a late homework contract detailing why you did not complete the work and when you will hand it in by. If there is abuse of this policy, it will be revoked and no late homework will be accepted unless an emergency arises. I want all homework to be done to your highest level of achievement. You can do great work and I want to see it.
 * Plagiarism:** Simply stated, this is a NO-NO. Just as in every other class, and in the real world, ideas that do not belong to you MUST be cited. We will be working with the MLA format often, so there is no excuse for not understanding how to cite something. If you are unsure, please ask me. If I see that you have been plagiarizing, you will receive a zero for the assignment and further disciplinary action will be taken. Theft of someone's ideas is the same as stealing material items, so don't even think about it. The same policy goes for the work of your peers, and if I see any copying or cheating, the same actions will be taken. ||

Discussions and Forum Thread: **75 pts.** Blog and Blog Commenting: **100 pts** Comic Life Collage: **50 pts** Inspiration Timeline: **100 pts**. TBA Activity: tba amount Thesis Paper and Peer Comments: **200 pts** Participation: **205 pts.** Webquest: **200 pts.** ||
 * =Benchmarks= ||
 * Your grade will consist of these parts. It will be out of a points possible system, so the more assignemts you complete, and the more points you rack up, the better you will do.

A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F 700pts and under ||
 * =Grading Scale= ||
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