Thursday,+April+3

Today's Objectives
RL.9-10.6, RI.9.10.3, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9

===Anchor Text: "The Twelve" by Alexander Blok=== = Project Description: = With a PARTNER.... Research the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917. Obtain information from at least 1 PRIMARY source and 2 SECONDARY sources in order to develop an understanding of what happened, why it happened, and how it affected the people of Russia on both sides. =‍‍‍= = Complete the graphic organizer with information that will help you address the following project assignment: = ===‍‍‍How does an understanding of the Bolshevik Revolution help us understand Blok’s poem "The Twelve?” Use evidence from informational texts, as well as the poem itself. Create a short (6 slides) presentation presenting an original thesis statement and evidence and explanation that supports this thesis. You must use proper MLA citations and include a Works Cited slide. This will be embedded on your blog. (RL.9-10.6, RI.9.10.3, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9) === ==‍‍‍ The Slides.... == You must have a minimum of 6 slides: Click Here for a sample of this on your blog! Note- If you need more slides for your points, that's fine.
 * 1) **Title Slide **
 * 2) **Thesis - This thesis should answer your prompt! **
 * 3) **Point 1 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection. **
 * 4) **Point 2 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection.**
 * 5) **Point 3 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection.**
 * 6) **Works Cited **

Helpful Links: MHS Library Database Page Links for Primary Source Collections Nice collection of links for the Russian Revolution Sparticus Educational - Collection on Russian Revolution

MLA Citations Help with In-Text Citations (You have TWO 2 on EACH point slide!) Sample Works Cited Page Son of Citation Machine Easybib

=How Will This Be Graded?=

Independent Reading Assignment: **Seminars and Timed Write:** Explore the spiritual and emotional changes of Ivan Ilyich in Tolstoy’s //The Death of Ivan Ilyich.// How and why does the main character change throughout the story? Write an informative/explanatory essay using three to six pieces of textual evidence to support an original thesis statement. (RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9)

Dates:  4/11- Socratic Seminar on pages 1-52 (Introduction and Chapters 1-2)  4/24- Socratic Seminar on pages 53-82 (Chapters 3-6)  5/6- Socratic Seminar on pages 83-113 (Chapters 7-12)

Assignments:  Prep Notes for Seminars (3)    Chunks- Write 2 chunks for each of the 3 sections. Focus on DIDLS. (English 10- 10 Journal Entries. Use all of the LOT #s!)  Timed Write for prompt