--Take out your copy of the terms/concepts document and find your definition for "fable." Be prepared to share your entire definition or aspects of it with the class as we build toward a common understanding together. Can you think of any fables that you have read/seen in the past?
S. the C. (8-10 mins.)
--Reminder: Policies regarding Membean training
--binder tabs setup and organizing
--agenda/HW
Mini-Lesson -- Fable as a Genre and Human Nature in Aesop's "The Scorpion and the Frog" (15-20 mins.)
--By the end of this mini-lesson, you should be able to...
- define the term "fable"
- apply the definition to an actual fable (e.g., determine the fable's moral lesson)
- begin formulating and giving voice to your own ideas about human nature.
--via a whole-class share-out, deepen our understanding of the term "fable" through definition/exemplification--add to your notes accordingly!
--Transition
- Pick up a copy of the "Fable as a Genre and Human Nature in Aesop's 'The Scorpion and the Frog'" document from the front table.
--after purposefully reading the directions, complete the task at hand quietly and independently
--pair/share
--Transition
- As soon as I set the stopwatch and instruct you to do so, you will form an alphabetical-by-first-name circle out of the desks without talking. This should take no more than two minutes!
- "Ready...set...GO!!!"
Closure/Looking Ahead #1 (20-25 mins.)
--engage in discussion with regard to the "Fable as a Genre and Human Nature in Aesop's 'The Scorpion and the Frog'" document
--share the essential questions explored throughout the entirety of the course (the "human element" mentioned on Day 1!):
--share the essential questions explored throughout the entirety of the course (the "human element" mentioned on Day 1!):
Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.? What are human beings really like? What is your "why?", and how is it related to your observations about/understanding of human nature?
--pass around the "English 10 Honors--End-of-Course Assignment (VERY ROUGH DRAFT!!!)" document and engage in an oral gist reading
--pass around the "English 10 Honors--End-of-Course Assignment (VERY ROUGH DRAFT!!!)" document and engage in an oral gist reading
--Q & A as per gist reading
--clarify picture homework assignment
Closure/Looking Ahead #2 (10-15 mins.)
--Please pick up the following items from the front table:
Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (most of the remainder of class [time permitting])
--I hand a paper bag to a random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--owner of bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS UNTIL ALL THE BAGS HAVE BEEN SHARED
Before You Leave (last 1-2 mins.)
--re-column the desks
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/4 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/11 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Find and print out a picture for the south wall of our classroom. Bring the picture for collection at the beginning of NEXT class (Tuesday, 10/9).
--clarify picture homework assignment
Closure/Looking Ahead #2 (10-15 mins.)
--Please pick up the following items from the front table:
- a good-smelling marker or two
- a sheet of computer paper
--Draw a line under your last section of notes and label this section "My Current Answer to the Essential Questions". Then, thoughtfully respond to the following question:
- What is your current "answer" to/what are your current thoughts related to the Essential Questions that overarch our course? (Here are the questions again: Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.? What are human beings really like? What is your "why?", and how is it related to your observations about/understanding of human nature?) After some thought--feel free to look through all of your materials from today's class block--, write your current claim in your notebook. Re-read and revise your claim as necessary; then, write your claim neatly in marker on your sheet of computer paper. Finally, place your "poster" in the black basket on the front table. (Please note that I will be asking you to stand up and share your claim with me and the rest of the class in the near future! :))
--I hand a paper bag to a random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--owner of bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS UNTIL ALL THE BAGS HAVE BEEN SHARED
Before You Leave (last 1-2 mins.)
--re-column the desks
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/4 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/11 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Find and print out a picture for the south wall of our classroom. Bring the picture for collection at the beginning of NEXT class (Tuesday, 10/9).
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
