--Pick up a copy of the "Learning Conventions of Literature via Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor" document from the front table as you come into the classroom. Purposefully read the document so that you know what is coming up today, and take note of any questions that you have so that I can clarify your task.
--Take out your notebook and date the page (1/9/2017). Label this section of your notebook "What to Look for in LotF".
S. the C.
--agenda/rationale behind our current endeavors/HW
- When working with your peers today, keep this overarching question in mind:
- What should we be looking for and discussing when analyzing William Golding's Lord of the Flies?
"Gearing Up" for Lord of the Flies (Phase 3) Activity -- Learning Conventions of Literature via Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor
--Q & A about the activity directions
--sample notes page pointed out and sample t-chart shared
--"anchor in" to the "Compact for Group Work"
--groups randomly selected via a drawing of cards
--Transition--pick up the necessary materials from the front of the classroom:
- a copy of Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor
- "Convention of Literature Notes" document
- "Convention of Literature T-chart" that corresponds with your assigned convention
--determine "plan of attack" for preparing lesson
--purposefully read/plan lesson
--begin teaching lessons/notetaking?
DEAR -- Free Reading Books
--purposefully read/plan lesson
--begin teaching lessons/notetaking?
DEAR -- Free Reading Books
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training as directed before 11:59 PM tomorrow (Thursday, 1/12). If you fail to appropriately train between now and the administration of Vocabulary Quiz #4, you will not be permitted to take the quiz until you catch up (see the "Membean Routine" document). Vocabulary Quiz #4 will take place in class next time (Friday, 1/13).
HW (Class Participation)
--Review your annotations/notes from today's class bearing in mind that we will engage in a final discussion titled "What to Look for in Lord of the Flies" prior to beginning our next novel!
Miscellaneous
--Read at least 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Do something great this year!
