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