--Please take out your materials for the three passages that you selected, contextualized, and analyzed. Today, we will finish engaging in the "Significant Passage 'Speed Dating'" activity that we began last class block. Back-facing-east people--please return to your desks. Back-facing-west people--please occupy the next desk that you should be in.
S. the C.
--Reminder: It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework. It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often. Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
--agenda/HW
Discussion Activity (cont.) -- Significant Passage "Speed Dating"
--Reminder: activity directions
- the student with his/her back facing east stays stationary throughout the activity
- the student with his/her back facing east starts each "date" by reading his/her selected passage aloud
- You can use your best passage, or can "mix it up" for each date.
- the student with his/her back facing west aims to complete tasks A, B, C, and D (explaining how the selected passage could be used in a discussion of his/her claim)
- the student with his/her back facing east validates/corrects before sharing how the passage fits with his/her claim
- roles reverse
- "dates" end after 6 minutes
- students with backs facing west rotate by heading south
- lather...rinse...repeat!
Transition
--Please re-column the desks. Then, obtain your Chromebook and log in. Finally, log in to Membean and take the quiz that has been deployed for you. Good luck!
Assessment -- Vocabulary #5
--When you finish, return your Chromebook and...
HW Time- actively/purposefully read CHAPTER NINE of Lord of the Flies in preparation for analysis/discussion/(an assessment?) AND/OR
- engage in free reading.
- DURING THIS TIME, ANY STUDENTS THAT DID NOT GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH ME DURING CLASS TIME CAN DO SO AFTER LOOKING THROUGH THE FEEDBACK I HAVE PROVIDED ON THEIR LITERARY ANALYSIS PIECES.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Review your materials pertaining to LotF in preparation for an upcoming assessment.
--Actively/purposefully read CHAPTER NINE of Lord of the Flies prior to next class as preparation for analysis/discussion/(an assessment?).
--Read at least 10 pages of your memoir between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! During the final marking period, I intend to randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
Writing
--You should be thinking about the following questions, bearing in mind that at the end of the course, you will submit an analytical argument in support of your claim:
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
Writing
--You should be thinking about the following questions, bearing in mind that at the end of the course, you will submit an analytical argument in support of your claim:
- End-of-Course Assignment:
- 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?
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*
