--Take out your "Analysis of Purposeful Literary Techniques" and look through the last section of the document in preparation for sharing during today's circle discussion.
S. the C.
--Would anyone like to schedule a CWP meeting for a time slot during Mr. Martin's office hours (posted up on the front board)?
--The due date for submission is Friday, February 14th <3 (one week from today).
--agenda/HW (point out suggestions/tips written up on the front board)
Transition
Form a circle by height (tallest to least tallest) out of the desks.
Story #3 -- “The Open Boat”
--Items up for discussion:
- The Reading Literature Standards (e.g., RL.3: Analyze how complex characters [e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations] develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.)
- Notes written on the "Short Story Analysis Sheet" (especially thoughts/questions formulated during purposeful reading of the story)
- Unifying theme statements connecting "The Open Boat" to "I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing"
- "Creating Your Meaning" section of discussion preparation task completed last class
--Engage in discussion via a modified version of the protocol (one contribution minimum/three contributions maximum today--third contributions cannot be shared until all have contributed once :)--contributions assessed via the "Discussion Contribution Rating Scale"
Transition--re-row the desks and pick up the following items from the front table:
- "Short Story Analysis Sheet"
- "Another Day," by Andy Strasenburgh
- "Data Analysis and Self-Reflection"
- Your midterm examination
Data Analysis and Self-Reflection
--resubmit both your "Data Analysis and Self-Reflection" and midterm examination before leaving
HW
--The due date for submitting a revised Intertextuality Unit--Culminating Essay Assignment for the Cumulative Writing Portfolio is Friday, February 14th <3 (one week from today)--YOU MUST schedule a meeting with Mr. Martin to go over your revisions; simply handing in the revisions is unacceptable as per the protocol. When time permits, meetings can/will occur during class time.
--Purposefully read “Another Day” prior to the beginning of next class. Make sure to focus in on theme. Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading next class.
