Day Assigned	Common Core	Topic / Lecture	Internet	Assignment	Journal
1	Introduction to Course / Pre-testing	Course Expectations Classroom Rules	None	Brown Bag Speech Day 4	None
2	Introduction to Course / Pre-testing	True Colors Testing	True Colors Testing True Colors Explained True Colors Power Point	Brown Bag Speech Day 4	None
3	Introduction to Course / Pre-testing	Finish True Colors Explanation Learning Modality Testing	True Colors Testing True Colors Explained True Colors Power Point	Brown Bag Speech Day 4	None
4	SPEECH:  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.	Brown Bag Speech Brown Bag Speech 1 minute minimum 2 minutes max.	Brown Bag Speech	Brown Bag Speech	None
5	SPEECH:  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.	Vocabulary List #1 assigned. ------------------- As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) --------------------- Brown Bag Speech 1 minute minimum 2 minutes max.	Brown Bag Speech	Brown Bag Speech	None
6	SPEECH:  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.	Brown Bag Speech 1 minute minimum 2 minutes max.	Brown Bag Speech	Brown Bag Speech	Day 6: My goals for this semester are:”
7	SPEECH: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.	Brown Bag Speech 1 minute minimum 2 minutes max.	Brown Bag Speech	Brown Bag Speech	Day 7: “On Saturdays, I like to…”
8	SPEECH: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.	Finish Brown Bag Speeches as needed due to absence or do-over ----------------------- Lecture/Discussion: Elements of Drama / Terms Pt1	Drama Elements	Notes	Day 8: This video presentation was on person’s viewpoint and reaction to 911.  What is your reaction to 911?  How did you feel when it happened? Who did you blame? How do you feel today – years later? How do you feel about America? Safe? Unsafe? Write your comments and reactions to 911 and the presentation.  Minimum of 1 page.
9	VOCABULARY: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)	Vocabulary List assigned. -------------------- As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) --------------------- Lecture/Discussion: Elements of Drama / Terms Pt2	Drama Elements	Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday ------------------------ Notes	Day 9: If I had twenty-four hours to live, I…”
10		Lecture/Discussion: Elements of Drama / Terms  Pt3	Drama Elements	Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday ------------------------ Notes	Day 10: “If I had my own car, I…”
11		Lecture/Discussion: Elements of Drama / Terms Pt4	Drama Elements	Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday ------------------------ Notes	Day 11: “Secretly, I wish…”
12		Lecture/Discussion: Types of Drama	Drama Types	Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday ------------------------ Notes	Day 12: “My children won’t have to…”
13	VOCABULARY: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)	Vocabulary Quiz -------- Types of Drama Literary Analysis Discussion	Drama Types Literary Analysis (video)	Vocabulary Quiz	Day 13: “My most favorite vacation was
14		Vocabulary List #2 assigned. -------------- As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) --------------------- Types of Drama (continued) Writing Devices #1	Drama Types Writing Devices	Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Friday	Day 14: FREE WRITE
15		Writing Devices #2	Writing Devices	Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Friday	Day 15: “I know I am losing my temper when…”
16		Writing Devices #3	Writing Devices	Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Friday --------- Unit One Test Day 18	Day 16: “My most memorable meal was”
17	VOCABULARY: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)	Vocabulary Quiz ------------------ Unit Test Review ---------------- On Demand Writing: ACT Preparation – 30 minute to write a 5 paragraph persuasive essay.	Notes / Power Points	Unit One Test Day 18	Day 17: “In my neighborhood…”
18	Test	Unit One Test: Elements of Drama / Terms / Types of Drama / and Writing Devices	None	None	Day 18: “I never knew that…”
19		Vocabulary List #3 assigned. -------------- As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) --------------------- History of Egyptian & Hebrew Drama	· Movie: From Ritual to Theatre · History of Theatre	Notes Vocabulary Quiz #3 on Friday	Day 19: “I wish the president would…”
20		Pt 1: History of Greek Drama Greek Dramatists: Aeschylus Agamemnon Sophocles Thespis	· Movie: Development of Classical Greek Tragedy · History of Theatre	Notes	Day 20: “If I had $50,000 right now, I would…”
21		Pt 2: History of Greek Drama Greek Dramatists: Euripides Aristophanes Meander	· History of Theatre	Notes Vocabulary Quiz #3 on Friday	Day 21: Many people don’t agree with me about…”
22		Pt 1: Read / Watch the Greek play Oedipus Rex	· Movie: Oedipus Rex (Full Version) · Movie: Oedipus Rex (Short Version) · Text: Oedipus Rex	Vocabulary Quiz 3 on Friday	Day 22: Choose Your Own Topic
23		Vocabulary Quiz #3 ------------------ Pt 2: Read / Watch the Greek play Oedipus Rex	· Movie: Oedipus Rex (Full Version) · Movie: Oedipus Rex (Short Version) · Text: Oedipus Rex		Day 23: Using hyperbole, describe what you had for dinner last night or for  breakfast today.
24		Vocabulary List #4 assigned. -------------- As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) --------------------- Pt 3: Read / Watch the Greek play Oedipus Rex	· Movie: Oedipus Rex (Full Version) · Movie: Oedipus Rex (Short Version) · Text: Oedipus Rex	Vocabulary Quiz #4 on Friday	Day 24: “Some people seem to want only to…”
25		Pt 4: Read / Watch the Greek play Oedipus Rex	· Movie: Oedipus Rex (Full Version) · Movie: Oedipus Rex (Short Version) · Text: Oedipus Rex	Vocabulary Quiz #4 on Friday	Day 25: I believe…”
26		Text Code and Annotate article on play Oedipus Rex	· Text Coding / Annotation · Article: “An Explanation of Oedipus Rex”	Vocabulary Quiz #4 on Friday --------------- Text Annotation Due Day 27	Day 26: If I were five years older…”
27		Vocabulary Quiz #4 -------------- Pt 1: History of Roman Theatre	· History of Theatre · Movie Power Point: Roman Theatre History · Movie: Roman Theatre Lesson	Notes	Day 27: “When I’m alone at home, I…
28		Vocabulary List #5 assigned. -------------- As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) --------------------- Pt 2: History of Roman Drama Roman Dramatist: Plautus Terence Seneca	· History of Theatre · Movie: From Greek to Roman Theater Architecture · Movie Power Point: Roman Theatre History · Movie: Roman Theatre Lesson	Notes Vocabulary Quiz #5 on Friday	Day 28: “My bluest days are…”
29		Pt 3: History of Roman Drama Read: Excerpt from “The Twin Menaechmi” Read: Excerpt from “The Brothers” Read: Excerpt from “Thyestes”	· History of Theatre · Movie: From Greek to Roman Theater Architecture · Movie Power Point: Roman Theatre History · Movie: Roman Theatre Lesson	· Read: Excerpt from “The Twin Menaechmi” · Read: Excerpt from “The Brothers” · Read: Excerpt from “Thyestes” · Vocabulary Quiz #5 on Friday	Day 29:”People who drink…”
30		Pt 1: History of Hindu Theatre, Chinese, and Japanese Drama	History of Theatre	Notes	Day 30: “To me, racism or prejudice means…”
31		Pt 2: History of Hindu Theatre, Chinese, and Japanese Drama	History of Theatre	Notes	Day 31: “A time when I witnessed prejudice / racism or experienced it on my own was…”
32		Pt 1: History of Medieval Drama – The Dark Ages	History of Theatre	Notes	Day 32:  “When I wake up in the morning, I…”
33		Pt 2: History of Medieval Drama – The Dark Ages Medieval Dramatists: Hrosvitha The Wakefield Master Anonymous	History of Theatre	Notes	Day 33: “Before I go to bed, I…”
34		Read/Watch: The Second Shepherds’ Pageant	Text: The Shepherds’ Play Movie: The Second Shepherds’ Play Part 1 Part 2 Part 3		Day 34: “My favorite smells are…” (Explain why)
35		Read/Watch: The Second Shepherds’ Pageant	Text: The Shepherds’ Play Movie: The Second Shepherds’ Play Part 1 Part 2 Part 3		Day 35: “The things my Parents always say are…”
36		Read/Watch: Everyman	Text (Modern Version): Everyman Movie: Everyman		Day 36: “I think the world would be better if …”
37					Day 37: “If I were mayor of my city, the first thing I would do would be…”
38					Day 38: “Life without________ would be miserable.” (Explain why)
39					Day 39: “My favorite season is…” (Explain why)
40					Day 40: “My favorite weather is…” (Explain why)
41					Day 41: “My earliest memory is…”
42					Day 42: “My best friend can be counted on to…”
43					Day 43: “The perfect movie would include… and would star…”
44					Day 44: “I feel I earned a grade of ___ for this quarter because…”
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