Friday, Oct. 31 Agenda

Happy Halloween!!
•Bell Ringer: Connecting brainstorming from yesterday to Themes of the book

•Theme and Social Issue in the book

•Discuss the connections to today, build more, start to think of the why/how

•Start working on sheet a little

•Social Issues today

   You should have the prewriting portion of the instructions done after 20 minutes of time on Monday (an issue, a theme, at least 3 pieces of textual evidence, a revised thesis)

•Work/reading time (need all OMM sheets (other than theme sheet) by 9:45)

•Movie

Thursday, Oct. 30 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Start to brainstorm how any ideas from the book are still seen today.  What issues are faced today that are mentioned, dealt with, experienced, etc in the book?

•Reading time (own book, completion sheet due Monday/Tuesday) or perspective journal for section 4 (Lennie, Crooks, Candy)

•Read section 5 and 6

•WN Entry: Slim says to George, “Ya hadda” when talking about Lennie.  Do you agree? What would make you say yes he did, what would make you say no he didn’t and in the end, which would you say more, that this was his only option or that there were others?

•Perspective Journal (sections 5 and 6 together as one full page)

Wednesday, Oct. 29 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Book Completion reminder

•Read Section 4

•Characters vs. Society: for the four characters we read about in section 4, how do we see them in conflict with society? What part of society, how is it seen, specifically in what we just read. (Talk with a partner)

•In this chapter, we learn more about Lennie, Crooks, Candy, and Curley's wife. What similarities do these three characters share? Bring up when done.

•Theme examples: During work time after we read together today, you need to bring your theme sheet up.  You should have at least one example for each theme from pages 38-65 and one from 66-83 for all as well.

•In this chapter, we see how some people can be cruel to other people. Find two or three examples--why do the characters need to be so cruel in these examples? Or, are they just ignorantly prejudiced and not really being consciously cruel?  Bring up when done.

•Section 4 Perspective Journal

•Read your book or work on book completion sheet when done

•Some of the movie

Tuesday, Oct. 28 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: List of Conflicts –class notes section

•Internal:  --character vs. self

•External:--character vs. character    --character vs. nature/environment

                    --character vs. society        --character vs. unknown

**After you write each type of conflict, add some examples of that conflict, and for all except character vs. character, explain a little of the why/how.

•Section 3 quiz: On my blog

•2 extra credit questions (if you get them right on the first try), some questions count, some don’t…

•In writer’s notebook: What character in the book do you like most?  Why?  What character do you dislike most? Why? –Bring this up to me when you are done

•Read your book (writing on the book due Tuesday the 4th)

•Begin Reading Section 4 pg 66-71

OMM Section 3 Quiz

Some of the questions count more than other questions.  If we haven't talked about an idea, it doesn't count as much as the things we have talked about.

Go to this link, click to show all of them and then take the quiz.  When you are done, copy the WHOLE QUIZ (Questions and Answers) and paste it into a document that you share with me.

http://www.dukeofdefinition.com/OMAM_03_quote.htm

Monday, Oct. 27 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: 30 minutes Independent Reading Time: Use it to read, or fill out your sheet (even if you already filled one out)

•Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Symbolism

•Am Dream quotes on Theme sheet from Friday

•Finish reading section 3 (pg 60-65)

•Theme examples

•--Loneliness  --Difference between Right and Wrong               --Friendship

•Perspective Journal from 53-65 (second half or 3)

•Read your book/fill out completion sheet when you finish your entry!!

Friday, Oct. 24 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: In writer’s notebook: Can dreams become actual plans, or are they aspirations that should remain untouched, so that there’s always something to reach for? Why? Explain your ideas in depth.

•Read ch 3 38-49

•First discuss this with partner, then write in writer’s notebook: Compare the relationship between Candy and his dog with the relationship between George and Lennie. What parallels (similarities) can you find?

•Perspective Journal on the first part of section 3 (38-53)

•Independent Reading: book finished in ONE WEEK!

Read more of Section 3 (53-60)

Thursday, Oct. 23 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: In writer’s notebook: Why do you think George stays with Lennie? What is in it for him like the boss was asking?

•Read rest of 2 (29-37)

•Chronolog, theme examples

•Journal from the perspective of Lennie or George: already wrote one on the first 16 pages, now write another about thoughts, feelings and reactions of either character to section 2 (17-37).  Be that character (use the word I)

•Read your independent book while you wait for all to finish

•Watch part of the movie –watch for differences, create a list (due when movie and book are finished)

•Independent reading time –book needs to be complete in one week!!

Wednesday, Oct. 22 Agenda

•Bell Ringer- Post a comment on my most recent blog post (about the book you are independently reading)

•Journal check

•Share at least one of your ideas from Journal as Lennie or George for 1st 16 pages

•Section 2 –who is Candy?

•Chronolog, Themes

•Read to page 29,

•1-29 Quiz

•Reading time

•Daniel presentation (any others who are ready)

Wednesday Bell Ringer

You should be making progress in the book that you have chosen to independently read this quarter.  You should aim to have the book completed by Oct. 31, which means you may have to read a bit outside of class.  What I would like you to do for today's bell ringer is to post a comment to this post explaining a bit about your book.  You should give a quick summary of what the book is about (2-3 sentences), a little about the main character and what you like and don't like about that character, and then explain your favorite part of the book so far and why it is your favorite part.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: In writer’s notebook, write at least a paragraph on these questions: What does it mean to belong? How important is it for human beings to have a place where they belong, where there are people who know them and love them?

•Read your book while we wait for all to finish

•Discuss

•Am Dream Questions check while you write your WN entry –if you weren’t done when I first checked, bring them to me when you are

•Read Section 1 to page 11

•Add to Chronolog, and any examples of themes

•Finish Section 1

•Relationship of George and Lennie

•Discuss 

•Pick either George or Lennie and in their voice, write a journal entry based on what has happened so far.  Write this in your Writer’s Notebook section –needs to be about ½ to ¾ of a page long.

Monday, Oct. 20 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Conversations with Peers on anticipatory questions (counter arguments chart)

•"Know about..." posters

•Migrant Worker Article Questions/“L” page check

•Background Slides

•Themes, Chronolog sheet handout

•Theme Definitions

•American Dream

•American Dream Questions (paragraph answers) due Tuesday

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Tuesday, October 14 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Pull up your presentation and pick a number from the basket

•Practice PRESENTATIONS

•While viewing peer’s presentation, fill out the evaluation sheet

•Time to add clarification, visual displays of data, images, strength to your presentation.

•Collect Lessons packet from Thursday

•Independent Reading time: if you feel you are ready to present tomorrow

•Anticipation Statements for Of Mice and Men

•In the Statement section: Pick two statements, one that you agree with most and one that you disagree with most.  For each, give a 2-3 sentence explanation of your beliefs.

I can statements: I can identify the parts of my presentation, including findings, reasoning, and evidence, that could use clarification, strengthening, and/or additional interest.  I can integrate appropriate digital media in a strategic manner to improve my presentation.

Monday, October 13 Agenda

•Presentation Work Time

•Look at the rubric and make sure you are on the path to the left

•Works Cited Page directions (shared on Google Drive)

•Presentation needs to be done by tomorrow, works cited doesn’t

Why Read Catcher?

There are many reasons why I chose this book for us to read, but I want to know what you think.  Please answer the following question as a comment on this post.

• What should people take away from the book Catcher in the Rye? (lessons, ideas, meanings, knowledge about life, etc)
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Your answer should be around a paragraph in length.  Make sure that you give more than just one possible point to take away!!

Wednesday, Oct. 8 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Go to mrsjohnsoncontemplit.blogspot.com

•Post your reaction to and reflection on the novel Catcher in the Rye: What did you like and not like about the book? Did it make you think?  What?  Write down any and everything you are thinking about the book.  Your response should be at least two paragraphs long. Make sure you have complete sentences and proper spelling/grammar.

•Presentation Work Time

•LOOK AT YOUR RUBRIC!!!!

I cans for today: I can determine textual evidence that supports research and analysis.  I can assess the strengths and limitations of my sources to determine which are most appropriate to my task, purpose and audience.

Response and Reflection to Catcher in the Rye

Post your reaction to and reflection on the novel Catcher in the Rye: What did you like and not like about the book? Did it make you think?  What?  Write down any and everything you are thinking about the book.  Your response should be at least two paragraphs long. Make sure you have complete sentences and proper spelling/grammar.

Tuesday, October 7 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Themes List: Pick three of the themes from the list and explain how those themes can be seen.  For two of the three you need to use textual evidence

•Explain in detail and if you would like to use textual evidence for all three themes, that would make your argument stronger.

•Presentation Work Time

•By the end of today you should have a large selection of potential sources and you should have a selection of quotes from the book you are considering.

•I will be checking for at least 10 potential sources at 9:30

•You should start notes on the potential sources once you have 10+ articles/videos.

•Notes can be typed or by hand, but keep track of what info comes from what source and what info is a direct quote vs your words

• Remember, you need visuals (pictures, videos, icons, graphs, etc)

•Check through thesis to make sure you are on the right path

•Read independent book if you need a break

Monday, October 6 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Common Writing Mistakes in editing section

•Define these words: (1,2) there, (3,4) their, (5,6) they’re, (7,8)your, (9,10) you’re, (11,12) except, accept

•Odd numbers, definition; Even numbers, sentence. Sentences get written on one of the white boards

•What are some possible themes of the story?

•Big ideas that are echoed throughout, what a lot of the story connects to, start a list on Google Docs and share with me

•Craft lesson section: Persuasive or Informative presentation

•What are the goals?

•What it looks like, sounds like

•Get partner or work as an individual, begin planning

•Time to catch up on missing work or read your book if you need a break from researching

Friday, October 3 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Finishing the book

•Finish up questions, time line, due at end of block

•Final Presentation Introduction

Thursday, Oct. 2 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Poem Presentation (Found Poems)

•1. Alex 2. Dylan S. 3. Sawyer 4. Daniel 5. Hannah 6. Keesha 7. Adam        8. Sam 9. Shane 10. Jared

•Organize slips

•Share with class: what were the mood and theme you were aiming for, did most people end up identifying those

•In Writer’s Notebook:  We can probably all agree that Holden and Phoebe have a real, personal connection with each other. What makes their relationship different from the relationships Holden has with others in the novel?

•Discuss mature and immature man quote from yesterday

•Finish 24 – 26 (rest of the book) (stopped at 202)

Wednesday, Oct. 1 Agenda

•Bell Ringer: Check the WN entry from Monday homework and Tuesday homework

•While I check entries, you have the choice to fix your CH 22 Quiz or read your own book

•Discuss those two entries with a partner plus:

•How many books that have been challenged in the past do you think you’ve read? What are the top reasons that books are challenged (in general)? What are the different reasons why this book (Catcher) could be controversial? What are issues in this book that are still issues to teens today? What in Holden’s life has made him the controversial person he is? Are those things filled with controversy?

•Banned books discussion

•Talk about ch 22 Quiz

•Read 23 and 24 (stopped at page 190)

•One paragraph on immature/mature, an answer to the second

•What does it mean to be mature and immature?  What does it mean to be grown up?