Jump Off
--Spend a few minutes studying
for the forthcoming Unit #9 vocabulary quiz quietly and independently while Mr.
Martin takes care of attendance. Mr. Martin will be around momentarily with the
quiz.
--Complete the vocabulary quiz
quietly and independently. Good luck!
--When you finish with your quiz, look through your "Chapter
3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" sheet in order to re-wrap your mind
around your thoughts and ideas. While doing so, plan some contributions for
today's discussion (THINK).
--SEE MR. MARTIN: Hunter
Dalberth
S. the C.
**REMINDER: If
you received a score lower than 70% on the “Complex sentences/subordinating
conjunctions” assessment last week, you must take a re-quiz during homeroom or
after school before the end of this week--make arrangements with Mr. Martin
ASAP--additional preparation materials are located on the shelf next to the
door above the “Grammar Hammer Extras” sign**
--trade and grade--quizzes
returned/self-reflection/Mr. Martin collects
--agenda/HW
Discussion Preparation -- PAIR
--pair up and share your ideas
with each other
Transition -- discussion protocol (one contribution
minimum/three contributions maximum--no third contribution until all have
contributed once :))/"Discussion Contribution Rating Scale" reminder,
form a circle
Discussion -- Dragonsong
Chapter 3 (SHARE)
--engage in discussion as per
the protocol, making sure to hit as many of the "Pay Attention To..."
topics as we can
--Mr. Martin takes notes on the
front board under the appropriate topic headings
--your "Chapter
3--Notetaking/Discussion Preparation" packet is for your notes--don't settle for anything
less than your best effort at complete
notes for each of the topics
Closure -- Final Countdown (time permitting)
HW Time (time permitting)
--materials analysis
HW
--Read Chapter 4 of Dragonsong
and purposefully complete the "Chapter 4--Notetaking/Discussion
Preparation" sheet OR the "Chapter 4--Close Reading Practice/Discussion Preparation" sheet. Expect both an assessment and a discussion next class.
