Unit 2: Novel Study:
Finding the Message - A Dystopian Future
Examine through literature circles how authors uses literary elements—such as character, setting, and conflict— to develop the myriad of themes (censorship, individuality, the power of knowledge, etc.) within a larger body of work.
NC Standards:
RL.9-10.3
W 9-10.4
SL.9-10.1
**Pages will be updated throughout the school year as the class progresses**
Finding the Message - A Dystopian Future
Examine through literature circles how authors uses literary elements—such as character, setting, and conflict— to develop the myriad of themes (censorship, individuality, the power of knowledge, etc.) within a larger body of work.
NC Standards:
RL.9-10.3
W 9-10.4
SL.9-10.1
**Pages will be updated throughout the school year as the class progresses**
Week 11/19/18-11/20/18 (HAPPY THANKSGIVING!):
Week 11/13/18-11/16/18:
Week 11/05/18-11/09/18:
Literature Circles (Period 1):
Groups are between 4-6 people. Please refer to your packet regarding responsibilities based on the number of members in your group. **Please see me if your assignment is a challenge due to financial reasons.** All students should have novels no later than Monday, 11/12. You will first meet with your circles on Friday, 11/9, and your first reading assignment should be completed for the next meeting on Tuesday, 11/13.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Julia Norwood Millicent Childs Spencer Barnwell Raegan Driggers Greyson Rainwater Olivia Hamilton |
Legend by Marie Lu
Emma Marsh ShaDiamond Halloway Iris McKeever Trista Percell |
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Rixa Nay Isabella Fabiano-Grossi Laura Wallis Orion Ramirez Safia Koech |
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Alicen Moore Mia Giron Addie Carwile Lahari Kammanadiminti Greyson Rainwater |
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Marcus Albritton Reilly Witte Kaleb Hopkins J.T. Shepperson Jolie Santana |
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Gabriel Kalu Leo Soler Elijah Kenyon Kyndall Miller Sean Dickson Amanuael Tesfu |
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Tucker Mitchell Archer Kerns Christopher Goodwin Caldwell Vaughn Ayemhenre Isikhuemhen |
Individual Assignment: Tommy Durham
Literature Circles (Period 6):
Groups are between 4-6 people. Please refer to your packet regarding responsibilities based on the number of members in your group. **Please see me if your assignment is a challenge due to financial reasons.** All students should have novels no later than Monday, 11/12. You will first meet with your circles on Friday, 11/9, and your first reading assignment should be completed for the next meeting on Tuesday, 11/13.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Alex Wells Divya Ghantae Holden Biffle Claire Adcock Havi Macha |
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Saja Hassan Alex Manuli Claire Swinyer Taylor Summerlin |
The 1000th Floor by Katherine McGee
Azia Staton Tela Williams Nora Hobbs Kate Creech Hollynn Johnson Delaney Staton |
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Mya Kallam Olivia Newcomb Janaiyah Perry |
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Lea Harrington Landon Johnson Marla Yoder Sam Evans Owen Greiner |
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Aviv Sabas Mary Catherine Hoover Nur Searcy Maxwell Jackson |
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Elizabeth Padilla Fatma Onour Lucy Kwon Julia Lyle Ava Stewart London Graham |
Individual Assignment: Jaquai Milbourne
Week 10/29/18-11/01/18:
Week 10/22/18-10/26/18:
Week 10/15/18-10/19/18:
Week 10/08/18-10/12/18
BEGIN UNIT 2
(PSAT 10/10/18)
(PSAT 10/10/18)
See "This Week's Do Nows" for Discussion Questions. |