--Please pick up a copy of the "Case Study on Developing a 'Working Knowledge': Theories of Dog Training" sheet from the front table. We will quickly read through this sheet together in an attempt to clarify your purpose today when you conduct preliminary research.
--Please take out your copy of the "Selecting a Potential Topic and Developing a 'Working Knowledge'" sheet from last class block.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Preparing to Research -- Selecting a Potential Topic and Developing a "Working Knowledge"
--oral reading of the "Case Study..." sheet
--MODELING generating curious questions for struggling students via basic stems:
--finish completing the front side of the sheet so that you are ready to begin conducting preliminary research throughout the rest of today's class block
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct response or trained for a total of 45 minutes over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 2/6. (See the most recent "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)--MODELING generating curious questions for struggling students via basic stems:
- Who are considered the experts on _____?
- What exactly is _____?
- What's "the deal" with _____?
- What do people argue about _____?
- Why is _____ important?
- How can I learn more about _____?
--finish completing the front side of the sheet so that you are ready to begin conducting preliminary research throughout the rest of today's class block
--whole-class share-out of topics via a drawing of cards
Research -- Developing a "Working Knowledge"--Source #1 (and Source #2?!)
--MODEL directions below on the SMART Board
--Transition
Before You Leave
--return and plug in Chromebooks
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
Research -- Developing a "Working Knowledge"--Source #1 (and Source #2?!)
--MODEL directions below on the SMART Board
--Transition
- Please obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom.
- Jot down notes on the back of your "Selecting a Potential Topic and Developing a 'Working Knowledge'" sheet and/or in your notebook
- Tip: Keep track of your source(s) so that you can easily re-access any that might end up being used in your final research paper!
- Jot down any additional curious questions that come to you on the front of your sheet
- FYI: In the near future, you will take the podium and share your "working knowledge" with the class via a somewhat impromptu public speaking exercise!
*DURING THIS TIME, I WILL CONTINUE MEETING ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS AT THE FRONT OF THE ROOM AS PER THE ORDER ESTABLISHED ON THE FRONT BOARD.*
Before You Leave
--return and plug in Chromebooks
Writing/Class Preparation
--Continue thinking about the following questions:
- Research Unit: What might you ARGUE with regard to your research topic?
- End-of-Course Assignment: What is your "why?"?
--Try to read 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Do something great this calendar year!
