Final Project and writing instruction

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: None

Agenda:

1. Introduce the Final Project for this class.
2. Take notes on how to write excellent commentary for a body paragraph.

Homework:

1. No more Membean sessions due. Study your vocabulary for the final exam.

Reading Final Chapters

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters I(1)-XV(15)
• Week 2: Chapters XVI(16)-XXV(25)
• Week 3: Chapters XXVI(26)-XLI(41)
• Week 4: Chapters XLII(42)-LVI(56)
• Week 5: Chapters LVII(57)-LXIX(69)
• Week 6: LXX(70)-End

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary word of the day
2. Quizlet review
3. Read 10 pages and discuss.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Discussion of final section

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters I(1)-XV(15)
• Week 2: Chapters XVI(16)-XXV(25)
• Week 3: Chapters XXVI(26)-XLI(41)
• Week 4: Chapters XLII(42)-LVI(56)
• Week 5: Chapters LVII(57)-LXIX(69)
• Week 6: LXX(70)-End

Agenda:

1. Discussion of chapters 57-69.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Count of Monte Cristo Episode 5

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters I(1)-XV(15)
• Week 2: Chapters XVI(16)-XXV(25)
• Week 3: Chapters XXVI(26)-XLI(41)
• Week 4: Chapters XLII(42)-LVI(56)
• Week 5: Chapters LVII(57)-LXIX(69)
• Week 6: LXX(70)-End

Agenda:

1. CMC chapter 64 audio
2. CMC chapter 65 audio
3. Students will read for 15 minutes. You can click here for a YouTube timer.
4. The class will watch episode 5 of The Count of Monte Cristo. All laptops should be closed and all devices like iPads and phones should be put away. You can click here for the episode.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Eugenie and Benedetto

 Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You will read The Count of Monte Cristo over the next few weeks.

• Week 1: Chapters I(1)-XV(15)
• Week 2: Chapters XVI(16)-XXV(25)
• Week 3: Chapters XXVI(26)-XLI(41)
• Week 4: Chapters XLII(42)-LVI(56)
• Week 5: Chapters LVII(57)-LXIX(69)
• Week 6: LXX(70)-End

Agenda:

1. CMC chapter 64 audio
2. CMC chapter 65 audio
3. Make a timeline for Eugenie Danglars character using the following chapters: 32, 55, 56, 57, 58, 61
4. The "We Know a Secret" Essay (Focus on Dramatic Irony)
1. The Concept: Dramatic irony happens when the reader knows a huge secret that the characters in the story do not. In this case, we know Eugenie and Benedetto are half-siblings, but they are about to sign a marriage contract!
2. The Prompt: Write an essay explaining how Dumas uses dramatic irony to make the arranged marriage between Eugenie and Benedetto both suspenseful and satisfying for the reader.
1. Explain the secret: What do we know about Eugenie, Benedetto, and Madame Danglars that the rest of Paris society doesn't?
2. How does knowing this secret make reading about the wedding preparations more suspenseful or cringeworthy?
3. Why is this specific, embarrassing situation the perfect punishment for Baron Danglars and his obsession with money?

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.