Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Senior English--10/9/2012

THE ALCHEMIST NOVEL EXAM HAS BEEN MOVED TO NEXT CLASS!

Jump Off
--Pick up the "The Alchemist Novel Exam Study Guide" from the front table.

S. the C.
--agenda/rationale/HW
--reiteration/explanation of review activity directions

Review Activity -- The Alchemist
--prior to reviewing, Mr. Martin shares another sample short answer response

--draw card:
  • snowball up--determine lie--explain (+1)
  • place a significant event, location, etc. on the map (+1)
  • throw wadded up slip of paper in the garbage (+1)
*IF NOT ONE'S TURN, TAKE NOTES
*MR. MARTIN WILL KEEP TRACK OF BONUS POINTS

Review Discussion -- The Alchemist
--independent work time--"The Alchemist Novel Exam Study Guide"--should we divvy up the items in the guide?
--Transition -- form a circle
--engage in discussion as per the study guide

Transition -- re-row desks

Closure -- Ticket-Out-the-Door ("Today, I learned...")

HW
--If you are dissatisfied with your current performance in Senior English class, set a goal for improvement—make your future happen!  The Alchemist Novel Exam is a great opportunity to get back on track!
--Finish preparing for The Alchemist novel exam, which will take place next class (purposeful reading notes, author background notes, notes from review activity, and study guide).