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Monday, January 2, 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012. Objective – SWBAT analyze author’s purpose, examine an extended metaphor, identify themes in different forms of text. Warm up - By Another Name apostrophe worksheet Agenda – 1. Analyze SB pgs 80-88 - Highlight text

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Monday, January 2, 2012

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  1. Monday, January 2, 2012 Objective – SWBAT analyze author’s purpose, examine an extended metaphor, identify themes in different forms of text. Warm up - By Another Name apostrophe worksheet Agenda – 1. Analyze SB pgs 80-88 - Highlight text - Draw a visual to represent the references of the extended metaphor of water Homework – Writing prompt, SB page 88

  2. Analyze the text: • First, read the entire text, to get a general idea of the author’s purpose. • Next read through the text again, specifically looking for: • references to the extended metaphor of water/river/flowing stream, etc. Highlight this information in BLUE. • references to sameness – these could include: alike, different, comfort in sameness, fear of being different, etc. Highlight these references in YELLOW • References to the ending of the giver, and why she chose to end it the way she did. Highlight this in another way, perhaps underlining. • Draw a visual of the extended metaphor of water, using textual evidence from the speech. Include information about the author’s purpose for choosing to use the theme of flowing water.

  3. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Objective – SWBAT explore the components of the Utopia project. Reflect on motivation and learning as it pertains to standardized testing. Warm up - Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper to turn in: • After reviewing your testing data with Mrs. Lucero, how do you feel about your progress since last year’s EOG? • What strategies work well for you during testing? • What areas of test taking would you like to improve? • Is there anything about the classroom environment that either positively or negatively influences your ability to do your best during testing? • Is there anything you think Mrs. Lucero could do or not do that would help you be more successful in class? • Are there any other issues you’d like to mention that you are concerned about in class? Agenda – 1. Fishbowl activity on the benefits /drawbacks of testing 2. Powerpoint overview of project 3. Partner edit letters written for homework. Homework – Write a paragraph reflection on our fishbowl discussion of testing issues. What do you agree and/or disagree with? Is there anything you would have liked to say during the discussion that you didn’t get a chance to say?

  4. Fishbowl RULES:Students should only state supported ideas, agree with a speaker and add supporting information, disagree with a speaker and offer refuting information, or connect contributions.No one may interrupt a speaker.No one may speak a second time until everyone has had a chance.

  5. Fishbowl #1: Classroom EnvironmentHow does the classroom environment affect learning?Who is responsible for establishing a positive classroom environment?What are some ways that students can help develop a positive environment where all students can learn most effectively?

  6. Fishbowl #2: Testing and DataWhat are some benefits of standardized testing?What are some negative aspects of standardized testing?Is standardized testing fair for everyone?Are students tested too much?Agree/Disagree: Formative tests Are not very important because students are not graded.

  7. Fishbowl #3: Classroom preparation for testingShould everyone use the same strategies when testing?What are some strategies that are helpful for everyone?Testing can often be BORING… how can you motivate yourself to do well?What are some strategies for people who are nervous testers?

  8. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Objective – SWBAT compare and contrast Utopian societies in The Giver and Harrison Bergeron. Work cooperatively to develop project timeline for Utopia project. Warm up - Read Harrison Bergeron Agenda – 1. Answer questions, and be prepared to discuss with group 2. Discuss project goals/timeline - Staple timeline to front of packet! 3. Discuss library time for Thursday Homework – Complete a Venn Diagram for The Giver and Harrison Bergeron, comparing and contrasting the 2 Utopian societies.

  9. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Listen to the read aloud of "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut... http://youtu.be/6aAH_G5hcAg Follow along in the text, when completed you answer questions and discuss with your group. Things to think about: • Are we truly equal? Come up with evidence to defend your argument from both literature and provide some real life connections. • What handicaps would the government provide you with?

  10. Discussion Questions for Harrison Bergeron • How did the government bring George’s intelligence down to average? • Why were the ballerinas masked and weighted? • Why was Harrison Bergeron arrested, and how did he die? • What is the climax of the story… why? • What is the main conflict of the story, and what type of conflict is it? • What is this story trying to say about equality (sameness)? • How are the ideas in this story similar to the ideas in The Giver?

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