English 10--1/8/2019

Jump Off (15-18 mins.)
--Please sit in your new assigned seats again today.
--Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom.  After logging in, log in to Membean and set up and complete a 15-minute training session.  Once you finish training, take out your book and engage in free reading until you receive further instructions.

S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW

Transition (1 min.)
--Take out your copy of the "Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals" document.  Open up to the second full page and make sure that today's date is written at the top.

Thinking, Writing, and Speaking Activity (cont.) -- The Time Machine, The Quest for Your "Why?", and Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals (15-25 mins.)

Part 2--S.M.A.R.T. Goals (cont.)
--MODEL use of the template by refining my S.M.A.R.T. Goal
--set one S.M.A.R.T. Goal for 2019 that relates to Part 1 of our current activity

• As you work, I will circulate throughout the classroom in the hopes of helping you out!

--Transition

• Pick up an index card from the front table.  Then, write your first and last name at the top of your card.  Next, write your S.M.A.R.T. Goal down on your card.  Finally, place your card in the black basket on the front table when you finish.

--Closure (5-8 mins.)

• partner share (30 seconds per partner)
• S.M.A.R.T. Goals read aloud

Transition (2-3 mins.)
--Open your notebook and date the page (1/8/2019).  Label this section of your notes "Introduction to Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist".
--Miss Farmer, the teacher in the film clip that we are about to view, seems to have planned her lesson in response to the following question that we have been exploring together:  Why do people say what they say, do what they do, etc.?  As you view the clip, pay attention to any thoughts that you have.  The following prompts/questions should help:

• Summarize the life philosophy/depiction of human nature that Miss Farmer seems to be trying to convey.  To what extent do you agree or disagree with her "life line"?
• What seems to be Miss Farmer's "why"?
• What seems to be Cherita's "why"?
• What seems to be Donnie's "why"?
• What specific "things" would you add to Donnie's list ("the whole spectrum of human emotion") in order to present a clearer life philosophy/depiction of human nature? 
• What is your "why"?

Introductory Activity -- Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist (10-12 mins.)
--view the film clip
--discuss the film clip in groups of three via a drawing of cards
--discuss the film clip as a whole class via a drawing of cards

Transition (3-5 mins.)
--Pick up the following from the front of the classroom:

• a copy of Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist.  Write your name and book number on the sheet of paper near the books.
• On the inside cover of your copy of The Alchemist, write the following:
• your first and last name
• Mr. Martin
• 2018-2019
• a copy of the "The Alchemist Novella Unit--Paulo Coelho's 'Four Obstacles' Philosophy" sheet.  Purposefully read the directions.

Purposeful Reading/Discussion/Closure -- Paulo Coelho's "Four Obstacles" Philosophy (flex time)
--work time (independent reading? oral reading?)
--engage in a share-out/discussion by completing the notes template on the SMART Board and connecting Coelho's ideas to the "Jump Off"

• What is your "why"?

--begin "gist reading" the novella together?

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)

--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 1/10 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--If we do not finish before the end of today's class block, complete the "The Alchemist Novella Unit--Paulo Coelho's 'Four Obstacles' Philosophy" sheet.  I reserve the right to collect and assess the quality of your work at the beginning of next class block.
Writing

--Continue thinking about the following questions:

• Research Unit: What might you argue with regard to your research topic?
• I would like for us to head back over to the library again sometime soon!
• End-of-Course Assignment: What is your "why?"?

HW (Class Participation)

--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.

• "Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere" (Mary Schmich).

Miscellaneous
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal.  Do something great this year!

On the backburner:

• Library
• print a promising source procured from a database
• back at the classroom, engage in active/purposeful reading as per the same directions given on last AoW