Tuesday's Agenda:
ISIPS: Today you will begin with ISIPS reading. Remember that I will be conferencing with you about your progress, and this will determine your pull-out requirements, so take your time and do your best. Novel Study: You will begin reading The Giver independently in class today. As you read, fill out the vocabulary graphic organizer. Also, as you read the book, fill out the graphic organizer on the next page that lists the roles that are assigned at each age. Please be specific. This will be due at the beginning of class on Thur. (2/20). If you need to check out a book, please do so. Alternative Lesson: Ian Please work on ISIPS and then work on reading an EPIC story of your choice and write a summary about the story you read in 2 paragraphs. This is due on Thur. (2/20) at the beginning of class Homework: Novel Study: Finish reading Ch. 1-5 and the graphic organizers assigned. Due Thur. (2/20) at the beginning of class. Thursday's Agenda: ISIPS: Today I will conference with you about your ISIPS results. Written Response: Choose ONE of the questions from Ch. 1-5 to respond to (I will hand this to you). Write your response in a complete paragraph. This will lead to a whole-group discussion. We will also review the age events in the book and discuss the vocabulary assignment from Tue., and I will check for completion. Novel Study: We will discuss your homework from Tue. and I will check for completion. You will continue reading The Giver independently in class today. Your assignment is to read Ch. 6-15. As you read, fill out the vocabulary graphic organizer for Ch. 6-10. Activity: Each person will be assigned a student in the class. You will then consider which role you would assign them to (from the novel) and answer the question sheet that goes along with this. This will remain a secret and will be homework (due at the beginning of class on Tue. 2/25) Alternative Lesson: Ian Please hand in homework from Tuesday (paragraphs), and then work on ISIPS. No homework tonight. Homework: Novel Study: Finish reading Ch. 6-15, answer one question from each chapter set (Ch. 1-5 and Ch. 6-10), finish vocabulary assignment for Ch. 6-10, and finish reading Ch. 6-15 (all due at BEGINNING of class on 2/25). We will use this homework for a Socratic Seminar at the beginning of class on 2/25.
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Tuesday's Agenda (1/28): Novel Study: Discuss vocabulary and gallery walk from last week. Then finish and revisit the Utopia vs. Dystopia Cornell Notes questions and information sheet. What did you learn? What are you still wondering about? Journal Prompt: Describe your own Utopia. Be specific and detailed. Time: 12 min. Vocabulary: Hand out vocabulary sheet to use as we begin reading the novel. Homework: Journal Prompt: Describe your own utopia. Be specific and detailed. Time: 12 min. (due Thur. 1/30) Thursday's Agenda (1/30): Share Journal prompts: (volunteers only) Next, we will break into two separate groups: Your group will be tasked with trying to "sell" this community to the other group. Rules of the Game: 1. You may NOT look at the other group's link/video 2. All group members must participate 3. You have 20 min. to create an advertisement that will "sell" your community (think Super Bowl ad) 4. Prize: 25 extra credit points One group will explore the following site: LINK The other group will watch the video below: Alternate Assignment: Read Epic story and summarize in journal (no homework) Homework: Novel Study: Prepare for utopia commercial presentation on Tue. (2/4) Tuesday's Agenda (2/4): Presentation: Begin the class with 20 min. to prepare for presentation (see details from Thursday). Evaluators: Mrs. P. and Mrs. McCoy Novel Study: Read Ch. 1-5 in The Giver Vocabulary: Fill out graphic organizer for Ch. 10-5 vocabulary in The Giver Check out book: This will be your copy to take care of Alternate Assignment: Read Epic story and summarize in journal (no homework). Also, work on iStation assignments. Thursday's Agenda (2/6): Revisit our class' society based on what each person could contribute (see photos below). Scenario and Accompanying Questions Populate Ideal Land A large area of your country has been set aside by the current government for the development of a new nation. This area will include an invited international community of 20,000 men and women. Imagine that your group has to decide the laws of this new country. Questions to Ask
Alternate Assignment: Read Epic story and summarize in journal (no homework) Your presentations have been very impressive!
Today's awesome lineup: Nicco Cali Juliet Good morning and welcome back!
Tuesday's Lineup: Gracie Rylan Haney Ian Savannah Monaghan Thursday's Lineup: Nicco Cali Juliet Good Morning!
Thank you for remembering that this is a formal presentation. Your absolute respect as a presenter and an audience member is imperative. Today I will be asking each of you to choose who you will respond to at the end of the presentation. You will be responsible for a thoughtful response to each presenter...question, comment, wonder. Also, remember to choose a tech coordinator to run your presentation, and think about the things that we have talked about that make your presentation shine. You are going to be increasingly more responsible for each aspect. Elise Alec Eliezer good morning!
remember to attach all requirements to your essay (Notes sheet, graphic organizer, plagiarism check report and final draft of essay) and hand in practice sheets with your presentation. today's awesome lineup includes: Ben Kori Good morning!
Socratic: What was the theme of the story? How were the book/movie the same/different? Good morning!
0. Finish the movie (1:15) 1. Check to make sure you now that date you present for Genius Hour 2. Take Reading ISIPS/Math iStation test 3. Work on Genius Hour welcome back!
Tuesday Rotations: Front Table East: Puzzle Group: Cut out puzzles and mix all together. Solve someone else's puzzle. Then: Leave a sticky note for the creator of the puzzle with a t-chart (Notice/Wonder). Write their name and sign your name. (Feel free to solve more than one puzzle of time). Side Table West: Vocabulary Journal: Choose 6 Vocabulary words to use in a summary about Ch. 9 in your journal. Be certain to underline each vocabulary word Back Table West: Words of Wisdom Group: Categorize the advice placards by their commonalities. Who do you think this advice was intended for? Why? (Group Discussion) Back Table East: Advice Back Board: Choose one WANTED poster to evaluate Side Table West: Vocabulary Journal: Choose 6 Vocabulary words to use in a summary about Ch. 9 in your journal. Be certain to underline each vocabulary word we will begin with a gallery walk and evaluation of your Wanted posters. we will then move into watching the movie. i would like u to focus on the comparison between the characters and plot in the movie and the characters and plot in the book. at the end, i would like you too be able too tell me what you believe the theme of the book is in one word. Thursday: Today we will finish the movie. You will be asked to tell me what you believe the theme of the book is in one word, and to be able to tell me the differences between the book and the movie. It may or may not be in writing. |
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