--Pick up a copy of the "Membean Routine" sheet from the front table. I want you to have another copy of this sheet so that I can rest assured the expectations are entirely clear.
--If you have already fulfilled the Free Reading Course Component for Marking Period 1 and Marking Period 2 (e.g., turned in a one-pager or given a "book talk"), take out your current free reading book, settle in, and enjoy the forthcoming reading block!
--If you have not yet fulfilled this requirement, wait quietly for further directions.
Transition (5-8 mins.)
--sample completed one-pagers shared--which is stronger and why?
--quick overview of the one-pager options
--pick up a one-pager from the front of the classroom if you have yet to complete one
"Assessment"/DEAR -- Free Reading Books (30-40 mins.)
--complete one-pagers
--When you finish and turn in your one-pager, select one of the following:
- Quietly look for a new novel-length work in our classroom library
- Engage in free reading of a novel-length work
- Engage in free reading of Upfront newsmagazine
--Pick up a copy of each of the following documents from the front table:
- "Orwell's Allegory and the United States of America--Supporting an Argument"
- "Orwell's Allegory and the United States of America--Writing a Counterargument (Method #1)"
--Has anyone noticed the claim written up on the front board? Your thoughts?
--oral reading of each of the two documents picked up during the "Transition"
--Q & A
HW Time (time permitting)
--work quietly and independently first
- Take out any materials that you think will aid you (e.g., your "Orwell's Allegory and the Russian Revolution" chart, your Post-it-ed copy of Animal Farm, your phone, etc.)
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete a total of 45 minutes of Membean training as directed before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 12/7. If you fail to appropriately train between now and the administration of Vocabulary Quiz #4, you will not be permitted to take the quiz until you catch up (see the “Membean Routine” document).
HW (Class Preparation)
--You are expected to select your next free reading book by the beginning of class on Monday, 12/11 [ACE]/Tuesday, 12/12 [BDF]). Please see me if you would like help and/or a recommendation! ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! Reminder: Wednesday, 12/6 is the magic day for taking care of free reading business for the last two marking periods if you have not already done so!
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--After making your selection, complete either the "Orwell's Allegory and the United States of America--Supporting an Argument" or the "Orwell's Allegory and the United States of America--Writing a Counterargument (Method #1)" as directed. Your best work is due at the beginning of NEXT class (Thursday, 12/7 [ACE]/Friday, 12/8 [BDF]) during which time I will check for completion. Please be aware of our homework policy with the awareness that I will absolutely follow it to a T.
--After making your selection, complete either the "Orwell's Allegory and the United States of America--Supporting an Argument" or the "Orwell's Allegory and the United States of America--Writing a Counterargument (Method #1)" as directed. Your best work is due at the beginning of NEXT class (Thursday, 12/7 [ACE]/Friday, 12/8 [BDF]) during which time I will check for completion. Please be aware of our homework policy with the awareness that I will absolutely follow it to a T.
