--Please take out your conventions of literature materials from last class block.
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--Reminder: The rationale behind our current endeavors
--agenda/HW
"Gearing Up" for Lord of the Flies Activity (Phase 1) -- Preparing to Teach Conventions of Literature via Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor (40-ish mins.)
--"anchor in" again to the "Compact for Group Work"
--Transition
- reconvene in groups from last class block
--finish preparing/practicing lesson
- What do I need to do to help (e.g., print materials, queue up videos, etc.)?
--cards drawn to determine order of lessons taught
--2-4 lessons taught/notes taken as per established order
Closure -- Ball Toss (time permitting)
--Tell us something that you now know/understand that you did not know/understand/fully understand before class today.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM this Thursday, 2/14 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing
--Consider doing the following if you have not already done so:
Closure -- Ball Toss (time permitting)
--Tell us something that you now know/understand that you did not know/understand/fully understand before class today.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM this Thursday, 2/14 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
Writing
--Consider doing the following if you have not already done so:
- Reread your short story with "fresh eyes", taking note of the commentary (albeit quite brief!) that I have included on your draft.
- Access the electronic version of your short story and begin revising it.
Consider, too, the potential for including a convention of literature in your piece!
--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!
- "We read to know we are not alone" (C.S. Lewis).
--If you complete the Valentine's Day match form, submit it to Mrs. D'Imperio ASAP.
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Your deadline is likely approaching!
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Your deadline is likely approaching!
On the Backburner
--"Poetry Assessment #1" back
- complete "cheat sheet" while going over
--preparing to read LotF
