Thursday, October 4, 2018

English 10 Honors--10/9/2018

Jump Off (5 mins.)
--Please write your name on the back of your printed-out picture for the "It's in my nature..." wall.  Then, place the picture in the black basket on the front table.
--At the start of the block today (and the next several class blocks, too!), 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!
--The following students need to SEE ME at the end of class regarding Membean:
  • Ethan D.
  • Molly G.
  • Emelia H.-S.
  • Erin K.
  • Aidan N.
  • Christian T.
S. the C. (8-10 mins.)
--Reminder: Policies regarding Membean training
--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?

 --binder tabs setup and organization
--agenda/HW

 Activity/Discussion #1 -- Exploring the Essential Questions (10-15 mins.)
--finish preparing to share quietly and independently--I WILL MODEL FIRST! :)
--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?
Transition (12-15 mins.)
--FYI: Today, we will get ready to begin studying a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe.
--Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom.  Then, after logging in, carefully follow the directions below.  You have TEN minutes!
  • Google Edgar Allan Poe and scroll through your hits for a reliable source.
  • Once you have found a reliable source, look for two important facts about Poe that can help you infer what he might aim to convey about human nature in his literature.  Based on his experiences, what might Edgar Allan Poe think human beings are really like? 
  • Click on this Google Doc link:
  • After reading what others before you have typed (so that your contribution is not unnecessarily repetitive), type one of the important facts that you found about Poe.  Be prepared to share both your fact and inference with your classmates in a follow-up discussion!
  • Change the color of your font and type your name after your contribution as I have done in my model.  
*I CAN MODEL THIS FIRST IF YOU NEED ME TO! :)*

 Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via the proper cord--I'm watching yoouuu! :)

 Activity/Discussion #2 -- "Gearing Up" for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" (15-20 mins.)
--share/discuss background information and inferences about Edgar Allan Poe compiled in Google Docs (cards drawn)

 Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (remainder of class)
--I hand a paper bag to 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...

 HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/11 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!

 On the backburner:
  • Unit sheet, writing assignment, etc.
  • Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
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