Post date: Sep 18, 2016 7:23:34 PM
Monday -
Learning Target:
When students leave the class, they will have applied what we have learned so far about formalism theory (plot elements of suspense and climax and resolution) to the short story "The Storm." Students will also apply what they have learned so far about effective descriptive writing (hit the senses, show don't tell, and use key details) in revising theme #1.
Classroom Activities:
Reading check quiz on "The Storm." Put Ben on trial. One group will be the prosecution (why Ben is a killer); one group will be the defense (why Janet imagined it all), and one group will be the jury (they will decide which group made the best arguments).
Homework:
Develop essay 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 into a second draft to be revised in peer groups on Tuesday. I will grade the second drafts - THEY SHOULD NOT BE THE SAME EXACT DRAFT I RETURNED TO YOU TODAY.
Evidence of Learning:
Students will prove what they learned via their quiz on "The Storm" and the ensuing trial. Students will also prove what they learned on their second drafts.
Tuesday - Common Prep
Learning Target:
When students leave the class, they will have peer revised their first theme, which is due Wednesday. Students will also have been introduced to The Dip by discussing these key questions -
* Why is quitting underrated?
* Why is it vital to be the best in the world?
* What are the specific parts of each and ever dip?
* Differences between cul-de-sacs, cliffs, and dips?
Classroom Activities:
Students will be introduced to The Dip by traditional lecture and an interactive Keynote introducing the book.
Homework:
Read The Dip, pages 1-24. There will be both a quiz and grade discussion on Wednesday.
Evidence of Learning:
Students will show what they learned via their quiz and discussion on The Dip pages 1-24.
Wednesday - LINC
Learning Target:
When students leave the class, they will be introduced to The Dip and know the answers to these questions -
* Why do winners actually quit?
* What does successfully quitting look like?
* What is the reason being #1 matters so much?
* Discuss "Best" and "in the world." What do these mean? How do they relate to you?
Classroom Activities:
Students will take a quiz on pages 1-24 and discuss the first part of the book.
Homework:
Students will read pages 24-55. There will be a quiz and graded discussion tomorrow.
Evidence of Learning:
Students will show what they learned via their quiz and discussion on The Dip pages 24-55.
Thursday -
Learning Target:
When students leave class, they will be able to address these key questions regarding The Dip -
* Why do winners actually quit?
* What does successfully quitting look like?
* What is the reason being #1 matters so much?
* Discuss "Best" and "in the world." What do these mean? How do they relate to you?
Classroom Activities:
Students will take a quiz on the second reading and have graded discussion. Then students will have time to finish reading the book.
Homework:
Finish The Dip.
Evidence of Learning:
Students will display what they know via a quiz and graded discussion.
Friday -
Learning Target:
When students leave class, they will be able to apply concepts of The Dip to these points -
** Struggle is what makes us who we are.
** If you’re good at the beginning of anything, you’re lucky. That’s it.
** Struggle leads to hope.
** If you never struggle, you will never learn, grow, or discover anything about yourself.
Classroom Activities:
Students will take a quiz and have a graded discussion on The Dip.
Homework:
Study for the final test on The Dip. Begin drafting a failure or quitting narrative.
Evidence of Learning:
Students will show what they have learned from The Dip via quizzes, graded discussion, and finally a final test on Monday on The Dip. They also will apply what they learned about quitting and failure to a personal narrative.