August 7/8

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. "On Turning Ten" by Billy Collins (2:30-2:40; 2:00-2:15)

3. House keeping! (2:40-2:50; 2:15-2:35)

Google Classroom, Sites, AP Classroom, etc.

4. Reading journey activity and receive lit journey project (2:50-3:10; 2:35-3:00)

• •   Describe your first memory of reading.

  •   What was the last book that made you feel extreme emotion (laugh, cry, anger, etc.). Explain the novel and why you think it made you feel this way.

  •  How do you feel about classical novels? Are you intimidated, excited by challenge, curious, etc.?

  •   What is your relationship with English? Do you feel like a strong English student, do you feel like there is always a right answer you don’t always get, or do you feel afraid of discussions, writing, or reading complicated texts? 

  • What makes you excited about reading? 

  • What makes you not excited about reading?

  • How do you think steals the joy of reading?

  • Did you read any this summer for fun? If so, what are some of your favorite things you read this summer? 

  • Do you ever write for fun? What do you write? 

  • Do you find writing stressful or invigorating? Explain why.

  • If you could teach any novel and dig really deep into it, what would it be? Explain. 

  • Overall, how do you feel about the course? You can explain feelings or give a 1-10 rating scale. You can also discuss specific concerns.

5. Literacy Journey Assignment Overview  and Mrs. Gilliam's example (3:10-3:25; 3:00-3:20)

6. Homework: Begin reading introduction and "A&P" (after we do book talks, you can use reading time to start on that OR to read a book for fun!)  (3:25-3:30; 3:20-3:30)

7. If time allows, book talks and independent reading time

Homework:

• Get syllabus signed by 8/15, 8/18

• Read "A&P" by John Updike due 8/11 and 8/12

• Literacy Journey due 8/25, 8/26