--If you have not already done so, pick up the "Short Story Analysis Sheet", a story map (if desired), and a copy of "The Masque of the Red Death" from the front table.
--Read the passage on the PowerPoint slide, which is an excerpt from Kelly Gallagher's Readicide, quietly and independently in order to answer the following questions:
- What is the "reading flow"?
- Have you ever experienced the "reading flow"? If so, when? (Be prepared to describe your experience.) If not, why? (Again, be prepared to explain your circumstances/opinion.)
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--briefly discuss the "Jump Off" and corresponding slide and tie the information to one of the options for today's class block
--agenda/HWDEAR/"Study Hall" (remainder of class block)
--experience the "reading flow" OR
--complete class preparation/homework for this class:
- complete Membean training
- engage in active/purposeful reading of "The Masque..."
- review the eight parts of speech
- brainstorm (etc.) for your short story OR
--Below, you will find the "Study Hall" rules for Room 203:
- Students must remain silent.
- Students have the following options in terms of what to do:
- read a book (or another acceptable reading)
- work on class preparation/homework
- appropriately access electronics as per the "Yellow Zone" parameters (SEE BELOW)
- The following behaviors are not permitted:
- talking
- sleeping
- Bathroom/locker trips are limited to no more than five minutes. Students must bring a wood block pass (located on the univent next to the bookshelf by the door) with them to either location.
- Lack of compliance with anything defined above results in a referral for central detention.
Yellow Zones--Limited Use of Electronics
- Students may have limited use of electronics in study halls as determined by the staff member overseeing the study hall.
- Student use of any electronic device, including cell phones, on school grounds is prohibited, and deemed inappropriate, if such use is not in compliance with the student acceptable use agreement.
--No new Membean training is assigned this week. Therefore, you can catch up if you have fallen behind and/or put in some extra training for excellence purposes.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Finish your active/purposeful reading of "The Masque..." and consider actively/purposefully rereading the story as well. Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT class.
--You might want to review the eight parts of speech prior to NEXT class. ;)
Writing
--Continue thinking about your short story. The final draft of the assignment will be due before you know it!
On the backburner:
HW (Class Preparation)
--Finish your active/purposeful reading of "The Masque..." and consider actively/purposefully rereading the story as well. Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT class.
--You might want to review the eight parts of speech prior to NEXT class. ;)
Writing
--Continue thinking about your short story. The final draft of the assignment will be due before you know it!
Miscellaneous
--Read your free reading book for at least 15 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Read your free reading book for at least 15 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
On the backburner:
- first Grammar Hammer
- first AoW
