--Please consider the claim below quietly and independently. Do you agree or disagree? Why? (Feel free to pick up an index card from the front table upon which to gather your thoughts.)
Since most children and young adults imitate the impactful adults in their lives--parents, guardians, aunts/uncles, teachers, etc.--as well as other socializing influences, adults should not play violent video games in front of younger people, nor should adults allow children under the age of 18 to play violent video games.
Link to Google Slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1evYwpirKLlpD510ytdbd3zHmZBikx-tTIe_VbpUsMbg/edit?usp=sharing
S. the C. (8-10 mins.)
--You should leave class today...
- knowing how to engage in the "Take a Stand" activity so that we can do it again in the future
- understanding the Article of the Week/ThinkCERCA component of our course (both the what and the why)
- having practiced active/purposeful reading skills for nonfiction (and, hopefully, having moved forward as a result!)
- with more of your free reading book (maybe?) completed.
Activity/Looking Ahead -- Take a Stand and Article of the Week/ThinkCERCA #1 ("Shooting in the Dark") (15-30 mins.)
--explanation of the protocol for Take a Stand (a quick activity we'll likely use several more times this school year):
- Momentarily, I will make a debatable statement:
- If you agree with the statement, STAND UP next to your desk.
- If you strongly agree with the statement, STAND ON your desk chair.
- If you disagree with the statement, STAY SEATED in your desk chair.
- If you strongly disagree with the statement, SIT ON THE FLOOR next to your desk.
--"My claim: Since most children and young adults imitate the impactful adults in their lives--parents, guardians, aunts/uncles, teachers, etc.--as well as other socializing influences, adults should not play violent video games in front of younger people, nor should adults allow children under the age of 18 to play violent video games.
- show your position (stand, sit, etc.)
- cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Pick up a copy of the "English 9--Article of the Week/ThinkCERCA #1--2018-2019 School Year" document ("Shooting in the Dark") from the front table.
Discussion Preparation #1 (THINK) -- Article of the Week/ThinkCERCA #1 ("Shooting in the Dark")
--purposeful oral reading of the directions in the box at the top of the first page for Article of the Week/ThinkCERCA #1 ("Shooting in the Dark")
- Purpose: You should know exactly what to do while independently reading with regard to this assignment.
- How can you attend to this purpose before, during, and after the upcoming oral reading block?
--independent active/purposeful reading of Article of the Week/ThinkCERCA #1 in order to...
- practice active/purposeful reading skills for nonfiction (and, hopefully, beginning moving forward as a result!)
- enter into our discussions next class block with potential contributions ready.
--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)
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
--ACE classes: Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
Miscellaneous
--ACE classes: Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
- Next unit--connect to AoW (influence)
