Jump Off (1-2 mins.)
--If you did not yet turn in your graph, please place it in the black basket now.
--Please pick up a copy of the sheet titled "The Alchemist up to page 84--Discussion Preparation" from the front table. I will model use of this sheet at the beginning of today's class in order to clarify the class preparation assignment.
S. the C. (10-15 mins.)
--use of discussion preparation sheet MODELED
--If you did not yet turn in your graph, please place it in the black basket now.
--Please pick up a copy of the sheet titled "The Alchemist up to page 84--Discussion Preparation" from the front table. I will model use of this sheet at the beginning of today's class in order to clarify the class preparation assignment.
S. the C. (10-15 mins.)
--use of discussion preparation sheet MODELED
- Q & A
Transition (1 min.)
--Please take out your marked-up copy of Mary Oliver's poem titled "The Journey". During the next part of today's class block, we will continue sharing annotations via a drawing of cards and marking up our class copy of the poem.
Poetry Analysis Practice Activity (cont.) -- Mary Oliver's "The Journey" (15-20 mins.)
- What mood is precisely conveyed at the start of the poem?
- What mood is precisely conveyed at the end of the poem?
- Where does the shift in mood occur?
- What word choices (diction) conveys the mood?
- What action of the speaker corresponds with the shift in mood?
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please obtain your Chromebook from the cart. Log in and open up a Google Doc.
Teambuilding/Writing/Speaking/Looking Ahead Activity -- Positive/Negative Life Event Graphs Written Response (remainder of class)
--written response directions shared via Google Slides
--complete the written response as directed, submitting it to me via email before class ends
--As you brainstorm, outline, draft, and refine, I will call as many of you as I can over to my desk to discuss English class placement for School Year 2019-2020.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Due to the way that last week played out, please complete a total of 45 minutes of Membean training by 11:59 PM this Thursday, 2/7 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet). Any minutes completed either last week or this week count!
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 2/14 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation/Take-Home Assessment)
--Use the sheet titled "The Alchemist up to page 84--Discussion Preparation" to prepare for a circle discussion next class block about the first half of Paulo Coelho's novella. Make sure that you come prepared with at least two potential contributions, aiming for a Level 4 on the "Discussion Contribution Rating Scale".
Writing
--Continue thinking about the following questions:
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
- 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?"?
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
- "When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began" (Rita Mae Brown).
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Your deadline is likely approaching!
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
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
