Jump Off
--At the start of the block today, the remaining students will share their pictures for the "It's in my nature..." wall. Please spend a few minutes preparing to share if you have not yet done so! If you already shared, please engage in free reading until you receive further instructions.
S. the C.
--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind:
ROUGH End-of-Unit Assessment Writing Prompt:
Write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two to three paragraphs. In your response, respond to the following question so as to reveal a theme statement (central idea) drawn from Animal Farm: What is George Orwell's "thesis" about human nature as revealed in the story he tells? Then, analyze how Orwell's use of characterization or symbolism (or...) helps develop his "thesis" about human nature. Use at least three pieces of strong textual evidence spanning the entire text to support your analysis, and be sure to tie back to your claim often.
Activity/Discussion (cont.) -- Exploring the Essential Questions (10-15 mins.)
--finish preparing to share quietly and independently
--last few pictures shared via a random drawing:
--Pick up a copy of the "Chapter 1 Discussion Notes" halfsheet from the front table.
Discussion Preparation (THINK) -- Chapter 1 - Chapter 3 of George Orwell's Animal Farm
--Reminder: "Discussion Contribution Rating Scale"
--in randomly selected groups of three and anchored in to the "Compact for Group Work," share contributions/prepare for circle discussion
Transition
--Form a numerical-order-from-least-to-highest-by-birthday (just day, not month!) circle out of the desks. (For example, my birthday is October 6th, so I will be a "6" when we organize.)
Discussion (SHARE) -- Chapter 1 - Chapter 3 of George Orwell's Animal Farm
--today's discussion protocol shared
HW Time -- Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of George Orwell's Animal Farm
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 11/1 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--Read Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of Animal Farm (up to the end of page 41). Demonstrate your best skill level in reading actively/purposefully via the Post-it Note strategy.
HW (Class Preparation)
--NEXT CLASS (Monday, 10/29), an assessment scaffolding toward the End-of-Unit Assessment Writing Piece will take place. In order to prepare, make sure that you can...
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. You have up until early December to finish your book. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
--At the start of the block today, the remaining students will share their pictures for the "It's in my nature..." wall. Please spend a few minutes preparing to share if you have not yet done so! If you already shared, please engage in free reading until you receive further instructions.
S. the C.
--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind:
ROUGH End-of-Unit Assessment Writing Prompt:
Write a text-based, grammatically sound, tightly-written response of two to three paragraphs. In your response, respond to the following question so as to reveal a theme statement (central idea) drawn from Animal Farm: What is George Orwell's "thesis" about human nature as revealed in the story he tells? Then, analyze how Orwell's use of characterization or symbolism (or...) helps develop his "thesis" about human nature. Use at least three pieces of strong textual evidence spanning the entire text to support your analysis, and be sure to tie back to your claim often.
--Reminder: Really beginning with the end in mind!--the Essential Questions explored throughout the entirety of the course:
--You should leave class today...
Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.? What are human beings really like? What is your "why?", and how is it related to your observations about/understanding of human nature?
--You should leave class today...
- having hit the following target at least once:
- After reading a piece of fiction, I can contribute something (a question, an answer, an important detail, a connection to current events, a favorite line, etc.) to a whole-group discussion that deepens our understanding of the text and moves us forward in hitting our ultimate target (SEE END-OF-UNIT ASSESSMENT WRITING PROMPT ABOVE).
- having actively/purposefully read some of the next assigned section of reading for Animal Farm.
Activity/Discussion (cont.) -- Exploring the Essential Questions (10-15 mins.)
--finish preparing to share quietly and independently
--last few pictures shared via a random drawing:
- Why did you select the picture that you did? What is your current understanding of what human beings are really like?
--Pick up a copy of the "Chapter 1 Discussion Notes" halfsheet from the front table.
Discussion Preparation (THINK) -- Chapter 1 - Chapter 3 of George Orwell's Animal Farm
- sample contribution shared
- "fable" notes
- "allegory" notes
- animal pictures for symbol predictions
- "Chapter 1 Discussion Notes" halfsheet
- Chapter 1 - Chapter 3 Post-its
--in randomly selected groups of three and anchored in to the "Compact for Group Work," share contributions/prepare for circle discussion
Transition
--Form a numerical-order-from-least-to-highest-by-birthday (just day, not month!) circle out of the desks. (For example, my birthday is October 6th, so I will be a "6" when we organize.)
Discussion (SHARE) -- Chapter 1 - Chapter 3 of George Orwell's Animal Farm
--today's discussion protocol shared
- "Ready to Answer/Still Thinking" signs handed out
- I WILL ASSESS CONTRIBUTIONS VIA THE "DISCUSSION CONTRIBUTION RATING SCALE".
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 11/1 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--Read Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of Animal Farm (up to the end of page 41). Demonstrate your best skill level in reading actively/purposefully via the Post-it Note strategy.
HW (Class Preparation)
--NEXT CLASS (Monday, 10/29), an assessment scaffolding toward the End-of-Unit Assessment Writing Piece will take place. In order to prepare, make sure that you can...
- define "allegory"
- apply the definition of "allegory" to a character in Animal Farm using evidence from Chapter 1 - Chapter 5 and related reasoning.
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. You have up until early December to finish your book. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
- Adding to "Interest Inventory" (AGAIN!)--selecting an initial research topic
