Aug. 10

August 10, 2016

E.Q:  What are major understandings and ideas of British literature?

Obj: I can identify major understandings and ideas of the time periods in British literature.

I can research different books of British literature.

Starter:

Out of all of the time periods, which period intrigued you the most?

Explain your rationale in 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary

Word: Narrative

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  a story that is told or written

Your Definition:

Activity: Give an example of a narrative.

Activity

1.  Independent Reading Project

Throughout the semester, you will be reading a book of your own choice independently.

All of the instructions are posted in the link above. 

Today, you will receive time to look at the time periods a little more closely.

Research which time period you would like to read a novel from. 

Then, begin researching authors and pieces of literature.

In your assignment folder create a document labeled Independent Reading Research

Find at least 5 different books that interest you.

Include the following information: 

Time Period

Title

Author

Reason for Appeal

Later today, we will go to the library and see if they have any of the books you found!

Time Permitting

Begin reading.

Closure: 

Create a plan for how you will stay on task for this assignment.

Consider setting aside certain days to read for a set time.