--At the start of the block again today, students will be picked at random to share both their current claims related to the essential questions as well as their pictures for the "It's in my nature..." wall. Please spend a few minutes preparing to share in the event that you are selected to do so today! If you already shared, please engage in free reading until you are instructed to stop.
--The following students need to SEE ME at the end of class regarding Membean:
- Erin K.
- Christian T.
--"Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews" update
--Reminder: The essential questions explored throughout the entirety of the course:
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?
--agenda/HW
Activity/Discussion #1 -- Exploring the Essential Questions (10-15 mins.)
--finish preparing to share quietly and independently
--five pictures shared via a random drawing:
- What is your current claim related to the essential questions (and why if you are ready to "go there" already!)? Why did you select the picture that you did?
--Please pick up the following items from the front table:
- "Short Story/Poetry 'Unit' Information Sheet--2018-2019"
- Perrine's Story and Structure
- the "Perrine's Story and Structure--'Reading the Story' (pgs. 3-9)" document
- the "Short Story Writing Assignment #1" document
Back at your desk, read through the italicized directions on the "Perrine's Story and Structure--'Reading the Story' (pgs. 3-9)" document and engage in purposeful reading as preparation for a follow-up discussion later in class (distinguishing between two types of fiction and analyzing literature that we've read through this lens), completing part of the chart on the document.
Transition (3 mins.)
--form an alphabetical-by-college-you-hope-to-attend circle out of the desks--you, of course, can talk when forming this circle!
"Unit" Introduction/Looking Ahead/Discussion -- The Short Story/Poetry "Unit" (25-30 mins.)
--oral gist reading of the "Short Story/Poetry 'Unit' Information Sheet--2018-2019" document--any questions that I can answer?
Transition (3 mins.)
--form an alphabetical-by-college-you-hope-to-attend circle out of the desks--you, of course, can talk when forming this circle!
"Unit" Introduction/Looking Ahead/Discussion -- The Short Story/Poetry "Unit" (25-30 mins.)
--oral gist reading of the "Short Story/Poetry 'Unit' Information Sheet--2018-2019" document--any questions that I can answer?
- Q & A
- Q & A
--"Discussion Contribution Rating Scale" shared as a preview for future discussions
--finish preparing for discussion (if necessary)
--engage in discussion/notetaking about the reading titled "Reading the Story":
- distinguish between commercial and literary fiction
- begin to answer these questions: What is a short story? and How does purposefully reading a short story enhance our understanding of the human experience?
- analyze works that we've read in the past--commercial or literary fiction?
Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (time permitting)
--I hand a paper bag to a random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--owner of bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS UNTIL ALL THE BAGS HAVE BEEN SHARED
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (Thursday, 10/11) (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/18. Vocabulary Quiz #1 will take place on Friday, 10/19.
Writing
--Begin thinking about your short story. The final draft of the assignment will be due before you know it!
On the backburner:
--I hand a paper bag to a random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--owner of bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS UNTIL ALL THE BAGS HAVE BEEN SHARED
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (Thursday, 10/11) (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--Complete another 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/18. Vocabulary Quiz #1 will take place on Friday, 10/19.
Writing
--Begin thinking about your short story. The final draft of the assignment will be due before you know it!
HW (Class Preparation)
--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! :)--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
On the backburner:
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
- first Grammar Hammer
