Jump Off (1-2 mins.)
--Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom and log in.S. the C. (8-10 mins.)
--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind:
UPDATED 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 characterization of at least one important character helps develop the theme statement that you crafted. 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: The essential questions that drive our 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
Assessment -- Animal Farm Multiple Choice (15-30 mins.)
--troubleshoot our way through Castle Learning
--take the Animal Farm multiple choice assessment
--When you finish the assessment, set your computer aside and engage in free reading. Once everyone has finished the assessment and had the chance to read for a few minutes, I will send you a link to the blog post so that you can access the vocabulary application activity below.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 characterization of at least one important character helps develop the theme statement that you crafted. 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: The essential questions that drive our 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
Assessment -- Animal Farm Multiple Choice (15-30 mins.)
--troubleshoot our way through Castle Learning
--take the Animal Farm multiple choice assessment
Vocabulary Application Activity -- Membean Word Wall (10-12 mins.)
--take a look at the posters displayed on the back wall
- Your next task today is creating a poster for one of your Membean words to add to this wall!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEztsou3cqT0g2Uy7-ntWbGy7C1sRZkZgwKo6z_Ey2M/edit?usp=sharing
--accessing your list of words MODELED
--poster-creation process MODELED
--create a poster as directed
- I will assist electronically via GoGuardian (if necessary).
--When you finish your poster, share it with me electronically.
Transition
--Please pick up a copy of the "Theme Statements--The Do Nots/The Dos" sheet from the front table.
Self-Reflection/Writing Workshop -- Theme Statement Analysis and Revisions
--take a look at the "Theme Statements--The Dos and The Do Nots" PowerPoint
--analyze/revise the theme statement written up on the front board together based on the information included within the PowerPoint
--With tickets-out-the-door/assessments such as those I am about to return, I aim to...
--doublecheck your theme statement for Animal Farm against the "Theme Statements--The Do Nots and Dos" sheet--improve as necessary
Transition (10-ish mins. remaining)
--Pick up an index card from the front table. Write your first and last name at the top of the lined side.
Closure -- An Updated Theme Statement (Central Idea) for George Orwell's Animal Farm (remainder of class)
--On your index card, write an updated meaningful and complex theme statement for George Orwell's Animal Farm on the lines. Leave both your index card and the items I just returned on your desk when the bell rings.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 11/15 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing
--Review your notes for Animal Farm in preparation for completing an in-class writing assignment NEXT class (Thursday, 11/15).
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!
On the backburner:
Transition
--Please pick up a copy of the "Theme Statements--The Do Nots/The Dos" sheet from the front table.
Self-Reflection/Writing Workshop -- Theme Statement Analysis and Revisions
--take a look at the "Theme Statements--The Dos and The Do Nots" PowerPoint
--analyze/revise the theme statement written up on the front board together based on the information included within the PowerPoint
--With tickets-out-the-door/assessments such as those I am about to return, I aim to...
- assess your skills and/or arrive at a fair score to report
- provide feedback that helps you move forward
- , ultimately, take what I hope is your best work and then do my best realistic work in order to make your best work better.
*I WILL COME AROUND AND RETURN YOUR TICKETS-OUT-THE-DOOR FROM A FEW CLASSES AGO AS WELL AS YOUR "ALLEGORY ASSESSMENT" SHEETS. BOTH WILL COME IN HANDY WHEN COMPLETING THE UPCOMING WRITING ASSIGNMENT!*
--doublecheck your theme statement for Animal Farm against the "Theme Statements--The Do Nots and Dos" sheet--improve as necessary
Transition (10-ish mins. remaining)
--Pick up an index card from the front table. Write your first and last name at the top of the lined side.
Closure -- An Updated Theme Statement (Central Idea) for George Orwell's Animal Farm (remainder of class)
--On your index card, write an updated meaningful and complex theme statement for George Orwell's Animal Farm on the lines. Leave both your index card and the items I just returned on your desk when the bell rings.
- What does Orwell want readers to learn/understand about the "big ideas" that emerge in his story?
- What seems to be Orwell's "thesis" about human nature/why people do what they do, say what they say, etc.?
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 11/15 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing
--Review your notes for Animal Farm in preparation for completing an in-class writing assignment NEXT class (Thursday, 11/15).
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!
On the backburner:
- Adding to "Interest Inventory" (AGAIN!)--selecting an initial research topic
