Moving Forward: Establishing and Realizing

ELA 20: Moving Forward–Establishing and Realizing, MSND

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Here is an introduction to Shakespeare Comedy and to the play, specifically:
A Midsummer Night Dream Notes

This plot diagram helps to understand the relationship between the characters
MSND Plot Diagram

Spark Notes Video Summary of the Play

Final Exam Review
ELA 20 Final Exam Review June 2014
ELA 20 Final Exam Review June 2014 Modified

ELA 20: Moving Forward–Establishing and Realizing, Poetry Analyses

“False Security” Poetry Analysis
Moving Forward False Security Analysis Assignment
Moving Forward False Security Analysis Assignment Modified

Independent Poetry Analyses
Complete the following components as part of your poetry analysis:
Moving Forward Independent Poetry Analysis Assignment Plan
Here is the list of poems that we will examine:
Independent Poetry Analysis

ELA 20: Moving Forward–Establishing and Realizing

Introducing and Thanking a Speaker
Introducing and Thanking a Speaker

This is a repeat of the independent novel assignment part 3
Interview with a Literary Character Film Presentation
Interview with a literary character visual presentation Modified

To Kill a Mockingbird
This is one of the most powerful scenes in the novel:

Another incredibly poignant scene:

ELA 20: Moving Forward–Establishing and Realizing, “Love is a Fallacy”

“Love is a Fallacy” (Max Shuman)
Love is a Fallacy by Max Shulman
Moving Forward Love is a Fallacy Analysis Assignment

Characteristics of Satire

ELA 20: Moving Forward–Establishing and Realizing, To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)

Complete the Anticipation Guide
Moving Forward Anticipation Guide TKAM
Literature Circles: It is absolutely imperative that you are prepared for your literature circle meetings!
Moving Forward Lit Circles TKAM
Moving Forward To Kill a Mockingbird Introduction Notes

Moving Forward TKAM Chp 1- 5 Activities
Moving Forward TKAM Chp 6-11 Activities

ELA 20: Moving Forward–Establishing and Realizing

Unit Two: Moving Forward–Establishing and Realizing

Sub-Units:

Turning Points and Transitions
Evolving Roles and Responsibilities
Opportunities and Obstacles
Risks and Rewards
Beliefs and Goals

Unit Questions

How do our relationships with others evolve and influence us as we mature and age? How can you prepare for the probability of having multiple roles throughout your adulthood (e.g., caregiver, employee/employer, partner)? How do people respond to and cope with multiple and changing roles throughout their lives (e.g., caregiver, employee/employer, partner, parent)?
Are all the roles and the work associated with those roles valued or respected equally? How can you ensure that the work you do and the roles you play will be valued and respected equally?
How and why will you prepare for your future?
What are contemporary expectations of adults? How do the roles and expectations of adults vary among cultures and through the various stages of adulthood?
How can we prepare for the roles and expectations that we have for ourselves and that others have for us?
As we mature and age, what are our responsibilities to self and to others? How do these responsibilities change?
What obstacles and opportunities do people experience in the transitions of adulthood?
What does the concept of a balanced life mean? How and why do we plan to achieve balance in our lives? Is the quest for balance universal?
How do our values and beliefs determine the paths of life that we may explore? What influences or necessitates the re-evaluation of our values and beliefs?
What competing interests, dreams, and ambitions create tension and conflict for us and for others? What kinds of dreams are considered worthy? Who decides what dreams are worthwhile? How can we pursue our dreams and ambitions when others do not consider those dreams worthwhile? How do our dreams, goals, and ambitions influence the risks that we take?
What are the achievements that we envision for ourselves? Why do we decide on and pursue those achievements? What influences the achievements we seek? What do individuals do to motivate themselves to succeed? How do we define success and achievement for ourselves? How do others define success and achievement?