HOOKED ON BOOKS
Jump Off
--re-form our circle from last class block and take out Act 2 discussion materials
S. the C.
HW (Class Preparation)
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy Spring Break--you truly only get so many of 'em! :)
--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind--our ultimate purpose when completing a first-draft "reading" and closely re-reading sections of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet:
End-of-Unit Assessment Writing Prompt:
Write a multi-paragraph essay in which you argue the extent to which both Romeo and Juliet are impulsive by analyzing their behaviors during similar circumstances. Then, answer the "so what?" question. So what?! Who cares?! Why does this matter?!
--agenda/HW
Circle Discussion (cont.) -- Act 2 of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Write a multi-paragraph essay in which you argue the extent to which both Romeo and Juliet are impulsive by analyzing their behaviors during similar circumstances. Then, answer the "so what?" question. So what?! Who cares?! Why does this matter?!
--agenda/HW
Circle Discussion (cont.) -- Act 2 of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
--Reminder: Today's discussion protocol:
- We will pass the ball around the circle clockwise in order to go over the text frames and viewing/reading guide. As we do so, someone will jot down notes on the front board.
- When you offer a question, answer, observation, thought, etc. make sure to TAKE IT TO THE TEXT!
- If you want to offer an alternative answer, additional contribution, etc., make sure to do so when the ball arrives at your desk. (This puts a premium on the next direction!)
- Unless a discussion thread is clearly "dying out", contributions should relate to/build upon whatever was previously shared. If you intend to "switch gears" with a contribution (e.g., move to the next question), make sure that your intentions are fine by the greater majority.
- You have the right to pass if you are not prepared to contribute when the ball arrives at your desk as per the current topic; however, everyone must contribute at least once to today's discussion, and no one is permitted to share more than twice.
- Contributions will be assessed via the "Discussion Contribution Rating Scale".
- I reserve the right to...
- "jump in" whenever appropriate
- randomly select students to share.
Transition -- re-column the desks
Closure -- Ticket-Out-the-Door (time permitting)
Closure -- Ticket-Out-the-Door (time permitting)
--Expand upon your response to the final question on the viewing/reading guide in quick-write fashion--do not worry so much about spelling, punctuation, how it "sounds", instead focusing on getting your ideas down. What happens in the text that helps you draw your conclusion?
HW (Class Preparation)
--If you have not already done so, strongly consider re-reading Act 2 of William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in order to fill in remaining blank spaces in the text frames and add to your viewing/reading guide responses. Consider visiting the following web address:
--Strongly consider completing the "Spring Into Reading Challenge" as per the document you received at the start of today's class block. At the very least, read 20-30 pages of your free reading book over Spring Break. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! These next two marking periods, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.Miscellaneous
--Enjoy Spring Break--you truly only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
- Grammar Hammer--second wave with writing pieces
