Gatsby Small Group and Test Prep

Hello Juniors!

We are almost there!  Let's casually hang out and chat today in small groups. 

1. Be sure to have out your book and just follow along.  If a classmate if discussing a particular theme/motif/symbol jot down their examples and explanations.  You can join in, offer your opinion, discuss.  Be real.


2. Gatsby Final Prep - Take Notes

HW
* TOMORROW - Gatsby Comprehension Test/Final
* FRIDAY - Closing Socratic Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.

Gatsby Theme/Motifs/Symbols

Hello Juniors!

We are done with "The Great Gatsby". We concluded the film last week and will now revisit the Anticipatory Guide and seek evidence of some of the discussed Themes/Motifs/Symbols we have studied.  Please find worthwhile discussion points to bring to our Socratic Seminar.

1. Book Return
2. Partner Scavenger Hunt - Pick a Theme/Motif/Symbol - DUE WEDNESDAY
* Find THREE examples of evidence from THREE different chapters.
* Include the page #, pull the quote/text and explain didactically.
* Find ONE example from chapters 1-3, the other from 4-6, and the last from 7-9. 

HW
* Wednesday - Partner Work due - Present to class.
* Thursday - Gatsby Comprehension Test/Final
***Writing Task TBD
* Closing Socratic Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.

Concluding Gatsby - Activities, Discussion, Socratic, Assessment

Hello Juniors!

We are done with "The Great Gatsby". We concluded the film last week and will now revisit the Anticipatory Guide and seek evidence of some of the discussed Themes/Motifs/Symbols we have studied.  Please find worthwhile discussion points to bring to our Socratic Seminar.

1. Revisit Ancticipatory Guide - Quick Discussion
2. Partner Scavenger Hunt - Pick a Theme/Motif/Symbol
* Find THREE examples of evidence from THREE different chapters. 
* Include the page #, pull the quote/text and explain didactically. 
* Find ONE example from chapters 1-3, the other from 4-6, and the last from 7-9. 

HW
Tuesday - Book Return. 
* Work day to complete last activity and Socratic Prep
* Socratics on Wednesday
* Gatsby Test/Final on Thursday
* Closing Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.

Gatsby - Chapter 7

Hello Juniors!

1. Chapter 7 - Read/Film
2. Chapter 8 - Read

HW
* Notes, Quotes, Themes, Hashtags for Chapters 6,7 - Poster Activity coming soon!
* Socratic on Wednesday
* Gatsby Test/Final on Thursday
* Closing Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.

Gatsby - Chapter Six - Class Read

Hello Juniors!

1. Chapter 5 - Poster/Summary
2. Film - Chapters 4,5
3. Read Chapter 6 - we will continue reading in class on Friday

We will do the poster activity again for the remaining chapters - so be ready to do.
This means keep up with Hashtag summaries, important quotes, anticipatory guide, and connections to themes/motifs/symbols.

Chapter Activities - Group Time! Work, Discuss, Present!

Hello Juniors!

Let's use our time well today. Engage with one another and discuss the novel as best as you can.  Interact when it is possible, use your resources, and learn together.  If you are not caught up with your reading, this is a wonderful way to find your way back into the text!!! Take advantage.


1.  You will be assigned a group.  Together you will figure out your best approach to teaching us YOUR chapter.  Below are a list of activities.  You must complete them all - however you can use the WILD CARD activity and substitute one the activities.  You will then present the information to the class.  Everyone in your group must explain an aspect of your poster to the class.

2.  You will take notes on every other chapter that is presented.  This is your exit slip.

Activities to Complete:
* Five Hashtag summaries
* Two pieces of text - include page # and explanation of each quote
* Reference to ONE or more themes found on the Anticipatory Guide
* Explain of either ONE theme/motif/symbol found in your chapter.  Mention the page #
* Illustrations - Person, Place, Thing/Symbol
***WILD CARD - substitute one of these activities and as a group complete a Shrink Lit

EC
* Poetry Slam 7th period - Make sure to get permission from your 7th period teacher.
*LE TONIGHT at 8 pm. $5 cover.  Queen Bees.  Get there early - 6 pm  and come have some pizza!

Class Activity and Gatsby - Reading Time/Film

Hello Juniors

1. Stay With Me - Activities
2. Gatsby Reading Time - Chapters 1-5 by Tuesday 5/31
#Gatsby - Twitter Summaries for Chapters 1-5.
3. Movie Time



Homework 
* Gatsby Reading and Activities. Reading Quiz that will cover Chapters 1-5 * #Gatsby - Twitter
* #Gatsby Activities - Work Check.  Credit/No Credit

Gatsby continues!

Hello Juniors

1. Gatsby
* Anticipation Guide - Q's #2, 12 - discussion
* Symbols - Take Notes
* #Gatsby - Twitter Summaries
* Reading Time - 
* Film - Chapters 1,2
* Class Reading - Continue w/Chapter One



Homework 
* Read Chapters 3,4 by Wednesday.  Reading Quiz that will cover Chapters 1-4
* #Gatsby - Twitter Summaries! We will share these!

Gatsby - Chapter One

Hello Juniors

1. Gatsby
* Anticipation Guide - discussion Q's
* Motifs - Geography and Weather.  Take Notes
* Class Reading - Continue w/Chapter One

Homework
* Bring Gatsby everyday
* Read Chapters 1,2,3 by Monday 5/2. Expect a Quiz.

Gatsby! Go!

Hello Juniors

1. Gatsby
* Book - Library!
* Ancticipation Guides - discussion
* Film Trailers

Homework
* Bring Gatsby everyday!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club Wednesdays

OMM Unit Test

Hello Juniors


1. OMM Unit Test - Take test, grade test!
2. Gatsby - Anticipatory Guide and Movie Trailers

Homework
* Bring your copy of OMM on Monday 5/16 to return to library. 
* Bring your ID to check out Gatsby 

Extra Credit Opportunities
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club Wednesdays

Of Mice and Men - Socratic Seminar

Hello Juniors

1. OMM - Socratic Seminars - You must participate to get credit.
2. Prep for OMM Test

Homework
* OMM Test - TMRW. Study
* Bring your copy of OMM on Monday 5/16 to return to library. 
* Bring your ID to check out "Gatsby"
 
Extra Credit Opportunities
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club Wednesdays

OMM Movie Time!

Hello Juniors

1.OMM - Film
* Notes to use for Socratic! Get some credit. Be a student.

Homework
*Socratic on Thursday - Be ready.  If you do not participate - you get a zero. Sorry.
* OMM Test - Friday. Study.

Extra Credit Opportunities
* Poetry Club on Weds.

OMM - Chapter 4

Hello Juniors

1. Writing Time - See Prompt
2. OMM - Chapter 4
3. Work Time


Homework
* OMM - All FIVE assignments due on Friday. Neat, in order, stapled, and ready to present.

Extra Credit Opportunities
* Poetry Club on Weds.

OMM - Chapters 3 and 4

Hello Juniors

1. Writing Time - See Prompt
2. OMM - Chapter 3, 4
3. Work Time


Homework
* OMM - Assignments. Work Check (3 assignments) TMRW
* 30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* 30/30

OMM - Chapter 3 and 4

Hello Mice, Men, and Women!

1. Prompt - 27/30 - What I wore today....
2. OMM - Chapter Three and Four
3. Assembly Permission Slips...

Homework
* OMM Activities! - Work Check Friday-  Complete THREE assignment for Chapter 1,2,3,4

Extra Credit Opportunities
* Poetry Club at Lunch
* April 30/30
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

OMM - Chapter 3

Hello Mice, Men, and Women!

1. Prompt - 26/30 - Exs
2. OMM - Chapter Three
3. Work Check

Homework
* OMM Activities! - Work Check Friday-  Complete THREE assignment for Chapter 1 and/or 2

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE - Tonight at QB
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

Authors Chair - 13 Ways Due

Hello Mice, Men, and Women!

1. Prompt - 22/30 - Morning/Mourning Routine
2. OMM - Chapter Two completion
3. Authors Chair/Cipher

Homework
*"13 Ways" Piece - Final draft due Friday
* OMM Activities! - Work Check Monday. Complete at least ONE assignment for Chapter 1 and/or 2

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* Elevated - Tonight at QB
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

OMM - Chapter TWo Completion

Hello Mice, Men, and Women!

1. Prompt - 21/30 - Zodiac and Horoscopes!
2. OMM - Chapter Two completion
3. Work Time - Dialectics, Found Poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind

Homework
*"13 Ways" Piece - Final draft due Friday
* OMM Activities! - Work Check Monday. Complete at least ONE assignment for Chapter 1 and/or 2
* Authors Chair/Cipher TMRW

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* Elevated - Tonight at QB
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

Writing Response Groups - "13 Ways...."

Hello Seniors!

1. Prompt - 20/30 - Songs!
2. LE Reviews?
3. WRG - "13 Ways..."
* Please Follow Protocol. Allow ample time for discussion - dig deep! Be honest. Be critical. Offer suggestions for revisions? Move things around? Word choice? Stanzas? Titles?

Homework
*"13 Ways" Piece - Final draft due Friday
* OMM Activities!
* Authors Chair/Cipher this Friday!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch Bring an underclassman
* Elevated - TMRW at QB
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

OMM - Chapter Two - Dialectic Journals

Hello Juniors!

1. Prompt - Fears
2. OMM - Chapter Two
* Dialectic Journals, Found Poems, One Pager, Shrink Lit, Open Mind
* Handout - Assignments for Chapters 2-6

Homework
* 13 Ways of Looking at ____________
*** 4 Copies for WRG Tmrw
*** Final draft due Friday

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club - Bring an underclassman
* Elevated - Thursday
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

OMM - Finish/Discuss Chapter One

Hello Juniors!

1. Prompt - Colors
2. OMM - Chapter One
* Joe - Dialectic Example
* Assignments are coming for Chapters 2-6

Homework
* 13 Ways of Looking at ____________
*** 4 Copies for WRG Weds
*** Final draft due Friday

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Bring an underclassman
* Elevated - Thursday
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

WRG - Odes and OMM Capter One

Hello Juniors

1. Writing Time - See Prompt
2. WRG - Odes
* Follow proper protocol
3. OMM - Chapter One


Homework
* OMM - Chapter One - Dialectic Journal
*** Two entries per chapter
* Ode - Final Revised Draft due Friday
* 30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* 30/30
*Poetry Club!

OMM - Chapter One and Steinbeck Timeline

Hello Juniors

1. Writing Time - See Prompt
2. Steinbeck - Timeline
3. OMM - Chapter One


Homework
* OMM - Chapter One - Assignments to follow
* Ode Draft due TMRW - 4 copies for WRG
* 30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better! Use your prompts this weekend!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* 30/30
* LE - Tuesday

Continue OMM Anticipatory Discussion/Authors Chair

Hello Juniors

Happy Friday! Let us celebrate our creative writing!
Thank you to all of you that performed and supported your peers at Elevated! It was a good night!

Work Check - Have out your typed Skeletonic piece.  Stapled to your first draft.

1. Recap of Elevated!
2. Prompts -  See handout - Day 8/30 - A book you love and one you didn't...
3. OMM Discussion - 20 Minutes
4. Authors Chair - DJ Blue Light
* Share your work! Share your voice!

Homework
* Have your OMM book with you on Monday
* 30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better! Use your prompts this weekend!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* SD Slam Final - Monday
* LE - Tuesday

OMM - Anticipatory Guide Discussions

Hello Juniors!

Today we discuss big ideas and themes that we will come across in OMM.  Please be heard.  Share your writing and responses.  Your insight matters! What you have to say is important!

1. Writing Time - See prompts. (10 min)
2. OMM - Anticipatory Guide Discussion

Homework
* Skeltonic - Final draft due TMRW - stapled to first draft w/notes, questions

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
 * Elevated Youth Poetry Night- TONIGHT! 
Come out to this and earn DOUBLE participation points. 8 pm. $5 Cover.

Workday - Skeltonic Poem, Anticipatory Guide, 30/30

Hello Juniors!

Please use classtime today to work on any and all related asssignments. Please let me know how I can assist you.  You must show completion of at least ONE assignment before you leave.

1. Writing Time - See prompts. (10 min)
2. Skeltonic Poem - Typed
3. OMM - Anticipatory Guide w/response(s)
4. Library - OMM Checkout

Homework
* Book Check on Weds
* Anticipatory Guide completion - Work Check TMRW
* Skelton - Rough draft w/four copies for WRG. You must be present to receive credit for WRG.

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* LE - Tonight
* Poetry Club on Wednesday
* Elevated Youth Poetry Night- Come out to this and earn DOUBLE participation points.

Casey at the Bat - Know this poem!

Hello Juniors!

Welcome back!  Today we will play with one really famous poem - "Casey at the Bat"
Enjoy this classic piece of Americana! Find favorite lines! Ask questions! Annotate.

* Skeltonic Poem - Easy and Fun
* April 30/30 - Are you participating? See prompts.  Write for TEN minutes.

This week we ease into John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men"
* Please complete the anticipatory guide that hints at main ideas and themes.
* Have your ID with you tomorrow to check out a copy of the book.

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 - You must begin NOW.
* LE - Tuesday
* Poetry Club on Wednesday
* Elevated Youth Poetry Night- Come out to this and earn DOUBLE participation points.

Mockingbird - Work Day

Hello Mockingbirds!

Today is a workday and time to prepare for Socratic Seminar and our Mockingbird Unit test.
Please use your time well.

1. Theme Discussion -Race, Family, Femininity
*Assigned Q's due tomorrow. Typed and ready for Socratic Discussion
2. Prep for Socratic - Anticipatory guide, Q's, Themes, Film

Homework
* Theme Q's will be due TMRW  They must be Socratic Seminar ready! Organized, well thought out, with evidence, and easy to understand.  Do a good job.
* Socratic Seminar Weds/Thurs
* Test on FRIDAY

To Kill a Mockingbird - Continue Film/Theme Discussion

Hell Mockingbirds!

Today we will continue with our story. Please continue to take notes and to track the themes.

1. Theme Discussion -Race, Family, Femininity
*Assigning Q's - You will get individual Q's to answer.   You will be the expert.

2. Continue Film - TKAM

3. Work Check - Anticipatory Guide and Questions

Homework
* Theme Q's will be due on Tuesday.  They must be Socratic Seminar ready! Organized, well thought out, with evidence, and easy to understand.  Do a good job.
* Socratic Seminar and TKAM Test next week.

Socratic Seminar

Hello Juniors!

Socratic Seminar!
*Wait for your group - bring your book, notebooks, anticipatory guides!
* Discuss themes, ask questions, use the text, invite everyone to speak

Homework:
Raisin - Test TMRW

Raisin in the Sun - Writing and Play

Hello Juniors!

1.  Prompts
2. A Raisin in the Sun" - film/play - ACT III
3. Work Time - Found Poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind

Homework:
Socratic Seminar Tmrw
Raisin Assessment-

Prompts - Answer and give examples from the play.
1. How can money negatively affect the lives and relationships of people?
2. How does the racism that takes place in the play differentiate from racism today?
3. What is Lorraine Hansberry's purpose for writing the story of the Younger family?

Work Check - Film

Hello Juniors!

1.  Authors Chair - Share your poems, Shrink lit, One Pager, Open Mind
2. AL Cipher - Golden Line(s)
3. Act III - Film/Play

"A Raisin in the Sun" - film/play - ACT III
2. Work Time - Found Poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind

Homework:
Monday - Socratic Semina
Tuesday - Raisin Assessment

Workday and Film

Hello Juniors!

Use your time today to connect with the play, the characters, and the main ideas.
Complete your assignments.  Use your resources.  Be sure your work is grade level appropriate, neat, and free of errors.  You will be sharing your work

1. "A Raisin in the Sun" - film/play - ACT III
2. Work Time - Found Poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind

Homework:
Due TMRW - THREE found poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind
* Be sure to include which Act, Scene, Character is being depicted.

Finish - "A Raisin in the Sun"

Hello Juniors!

How will our play resolve itself?  What will become of the Younger family? What themes are present and how can you relate to them - use your anticipatory guide.

1.Class Read - Finish Act III - discussion questions
2. Work Time - Found Poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind

Homework:
Film TMRW
Due on Friday - THREE found poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind
* Be sure to include which Act, Scene, Character is being depicted.

A Raisin in the Sun - Act III

Hello Juniors!

How will our play resolve itself?  What will become of the Younger family? What themes are present and how can you relate to them - use your anticipatory guide.

1.Class Read - Act III
2. Work Time - Found Poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind

Homework:
Due on Friday - THREE found poems, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind
* Be sure to include which Act, Scene, Character is being depicted.

A Raisin in the Sun - Act II Scene III

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Continue to stay focused and do your work!

1. Four Assignments - due Friday
2. Act II - Scene III
3. Film

Homework:
*Found Poem, Shrink Lit, One Pager, Open Mind

A Raisin in the Sun - Act II Scene III

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1. Found Poem and Letters - Share
2. Raisin - Film
3. Act III

Homework:
* Bring your book - We will continue reading in class

A Raisin In The Sun - Act II

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1. Prompt - What are some "controlling images" from our play? Symbols that stand out and why?
2. Class Read - Act II

2.  Continue reading our play- "A Raisin in the Sun"
* Act I - Scene II
* Know the idea of "assimilation" and how it is a source of discussion and conflict.

Homework:
* Bring your book - We will continue reading in class.
* Found poem II - Activity due Tmrw

A Raisin in the Sun - Act II

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1. Prompt - Infer what will happen in Act II based on all we now know about the Younger family.
2. Class Read - Act II

2.  Continue reading our play- "A Raisin in the Sun"
* Act I - Scene II
* Know the idea of "assimilation" and how it is a source of discussion and conflict.

Homework:
* Bring your book - We will continue reading in class.
* Found poem II - Activity due Thursday

Finish Act I - Raisin in the Sun

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1. Share Found Poems!

2.  Continue reading our play- "A Raisin in the Sun"
* Act I - Scene II

3. Film - ARITS

Homework:
* Bring your book - We will continue reading in class.
* Found poem - Activity due TMRW

A Raisin in the Sun - Act I Continued/Quiz

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1.  Quiz

2. Continue reading our play- "A Raisin in the Sun"
* Act I - Scene II

Homework:
* Bring your book - We will continue reading in class.
* Found poem - Activity due TMRW

A Raisin in the Sun - Act 1 Continued

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1.  Prompts

2. Continue reading our play- "A Raisin in the Sun"
* Act I

Homework:
* Bring your book - We will continue reading in class.

Prompts - Answer with Page # and specific evidence/dialogue

What signs of poverty do we see in the setting and in the family's early-morning routine?

What does the first exchange between Ruth and Walter seem to foreshadow?

Why does Walter get so angry with Ruth when she dismisses his scheme with Willy Harris?

What does Walter want to do with the money?

Why does Walter want to start a business?

Why is Walter so angry at Beneatha in their first exchange?

A Raisin In The Sun - Begin Reading Act I

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1.  Anticipatory Guide - Activity
* Agree/Disagree

2. Film Trailer - "A Raisin in the Sun"

3. Begin Play- "A Raisin in the Sun"
* Act I

Homework:
* Bring your book - We will continue reading in class.

Semester Two - A Raisin in the Sun

Hello Juniors!

Here we go!  Let us dream big!

1.  Anticipatory Guide

2. Book - "A Raisin in the Sun"

Homework:
Book Check TMRW

Final Day - In Class Write

Here we go!  Write hard! Think Critically!  Proofread your work!
Use textual evidence and clear insightful analysis.  Your paper should be legible and error free.


Final Essay Question(s):

1. Was Chris brave/courageous or was he foolish and unprepared?

2. Was Chris running from his life or was he searching for meaning?

3. How does this relate to you and your journey?

Alternativfe Discussion

Discuss the teenagers quest for meaning and understanding - use textual examples from "Perks", "Catcher" and "Into the Wild" to make your claim and then defend it with proper analysis and insight.

Finish Film/Philosphical Chairs

Hello Super-Tramps!

Let's share all of our wonderful work and insight.  Your ideas and your effort are important and deserve to be heard.   Be respectful, gain new insight, use this work to help prepare for Socratic Seminar and your Final.

1. Finish Film - "Into the Wild" - Continue with your notes.

2. Philosophical Chairs

Final Essay Question(s):
a. Was Chris brave/courageous or was he foolish and unprepared?
b. Was Chris running from his life or was he searching for meaning?
c. How does this relate to you and your journey?
d. Discuss the teenagers quest for meaning and understanding - use textual examples from "Perks", "Catcher" and "Into the Wild" to make your claim and then defend it with proper analysis and insight.

Homework:
1. Final on Thursday

Film/Essay Prep

Hello Super-Tramps!

Let's share all of our wonderful work and insight.  Your ideas and your effort are important and deserve to be heard.   Be respectful, gain new insight, use this work to help prepare for Socratic Seminar and your Final.

*** For essay help - see me after school today in the library.

1. Film - "Into the Wild" - Continue with your notes.

2. Final Essay Question(s):
a. Was Chris brave/courageous or was he foolish and unprepared? 
b. Was Chris running from his life or was he searching for meaning? 
c. How does this relate to you and your journey?
d. Discuss the teenagers quest for meaning and understanding - use textual examples from "Perks", "Catcher" and "Into the Wild" to make your claim and then defend it with proper analysis and insight.

Homework:
1. Socratic Discussion TMRW - notes, book, quotes, lyrics, documentary, film
2. Final 1/28
 

Response Groups and Film

Hello Super-Tramps!

Let's share all of our wonderful work and insight.  Your ideas and your effort are important and deserve to be heard.   Be respectful, gain new insight, use this work to help prepare for Socratic Seminar and your Final.

1. Response Groups - work with a small group of classmates and share your quotes and activities.  Use your book, take notes, ask questions, agree/disagree.  Always come back to the questions we are discussing:  Was Chris brave/courageous or was he foolish and unprepared?  Was Chris running from his life or was he searching for meaning?  How does this relate to you and your journey?
2. Work Check
3. "Into the Wild" - Begin Film - Take notes.
Similarities/Differences?  What are you thinking about?  Does it make you interpret the story differently?  Does it make you think differently about Chris? Yourself?

Homework:
1. Socratic Preparation - notes, book, quotes, lyrics, documentary, film
2. Final 1/28

Work Check - Into the Wild - Dialecics and Activities

Hello Super-Tramps!

Let's share all of our wonderful work and insight.  Your ideas and your effort are important and deserve to be heard.   Be respectful, gain new insight, use this work to help prepare for Socratic Seminar and your Final.

1. Dear Chris/Alex
2. Response Groups - work with a small group of classmates and share your quotes and activities.  Use your book, take notes, ask questions, agree/disagree.  Always come back to the questions we are discussing:  Was Chris brave/courageous or was he foolish and unprepared?  Was Chris running from his life or was he searching for meaning?  How does this relate to you and your journey?

Homework:
1. Socratic Preparation - notes, book, quotes, lyrics, documentary, film
2. Final 1/28

Hello Juniors!

Let's make sure we are all on the same path - prepared and ready for whatever the wild may bring!

1. "Return to the Wild" - Documentary - Take Notes

Homework
* Complete all 10 Chapters - Dialectics and Assignments - Due Weds.
* * Socratic Seminars Weds/Thurs next week

EC
*Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday Night
* Poetry Club - Wednesday at Lunch

FInish Documentary - "Return to the Wild"

Hello Juniors!

Let's make sure we are all on the same path - prepared and ready for whatever the wild may bring!

1. "Return to the Wild" - Documentary - Take Notes

Homework
* Complete all 10 Chapters - Dialectics and Assignments - Due Weds.
* * Socratic Seminars Weds/Thurs next week

EC
*Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday Night
* Poetry Club - Wednesday at Lunch

Workday - Into The Wild - Chapters 5,6 Review

Hello Juniors!

Let's make sure we are all on the same path - prepared and ready for whatever the wild may bring!

1. Chapters 5,6 - student examples
* Take Notes, get ideas, discuss
2. "Return to the Wild" - Documentary - Take Notes

Homework
* Chapter Chapters 7 - Dialectic and Assignments
* We will read/discuss Chapter 8 in class on Friday
* Complete all 10 Chapters - Dialectics and Assignments - Due Weds.
* * Socratic Seminars Weds/Thurs next week

Workday - Into the Wild Chapters 5,6

Hello Juniors!

Let's make sure we are all on the same path - prepared and ready for whatever the wild may bring!

1. "Society" - share responses to lyrics w/responses, annotations, and discussion - work check
* Take Notes
2. Work Day - Read Chapters 5,6 w/ Dialectic and Creative Assignments

Homework
* Chapter Chapters 5,6 - Dialectic and Assignments
* Complete all 10 Chapters - Dialectics and Assignments - Due Weds.
* * Socratic Seminars Weds/Thurs next week

Into The Wild - Chapters 3,4 Review and Society

Hello Juniors!

Let's make sure we are all on the same path - prepared and ready for whatever the wild may bring!

1  Chapter 3 and 4 - Dialectic Journal Discussion
* Student Lead
* Take Notes
2. Creative Assignments - Connect Four!
3. "Society" - lyrics, discussion, annotations, response
* Work Check - TMRW

Homework
* Chapter 5 - Read, DJ
* "Society" - Response and Notes - work check TMRW
* * Socratic Seminars soon!

Into the Wild - Chapter Four Workday

Hello Seniors!

This week we will continue explore Into The Wild.  Make sure to keep up with the readings and related assignments.  There will be TWO work checks this week.

We will also look at song lyrics, the documentary, and the film.  Take notes.

1  Chapter 4 - Read - DJ
2. Catch Up - Chapters 1,2,3 Creative Assignments

Homework
 * Chapter 4 - Dialectic Journal
* Work Check TMRW - all DJ and Creative Assignments
* Socratic Seminars soon!

Workday - Into the Wild - Chapter 3

Hello Juniors!

We are in the wild! Prepare to explore and to connect!  Prepare to ask questions and think critically!
Your thoughts and opinions matter!  Nothing else matters but how YOU and your classmates connect to this story! Share ideas and input! Participate!

1  Chapter 3 - Read - DJ
2. Catch Up - Chapters 1,2, Creative Assignments

Homework
 * Chapter 1-3 - Anticipate a work check soon!

Into The Wild - Chapter Two - Journals/Creative Assignments

Hello Juniors!

We are in the wild! Prepare to explore and to connect!  Prepare to ask questions and think critically!
Your thoughts and opinions matter!  Nothing else matters but how YOU and your classmates connect to this story! Share ideas and input! Participate!

1  Chapter One - Journal Discussion
2. Read Chapter Two - Complete Dialectic Journal

Homework
* Chapter Two - Complete Dialectic Journal
* Do ONE Creative Assignment! Don't fall behind!
* Anticipate a work check soon!

Into the WIld - Anticipatory Guide Activity Chapters One/Two

Hello Juniors!

We are in the wild! Prepare to explore and to connect!  Prepare to ask questions and think critically!
Your thoughts and opinions matter!  Nothing else matters but how YOU and your classmates connect to this story! Share ideas and input! Participate!

1. Anticipatory Guide - Activity
*** Two Agrees/Two Disagrees
2. Chapter One - Read and Complete Dialectic Journal
3. Read Chapter Two

Homework
* Chapter Two - Read and Dialectic Journal
* Do a Creative Assignment! Don't fall behind!
* Anticipate a work check sometime next week...

Into the Wild - Chapter One

Hello Juniors!

Here we go - Into the Wild.

We are about to explore an amazing story and adventure! Be ready!

1. Book Check
2. Anticipatory Guide
3. Documentary - Return to the Wild
* Take Notes
4. Read Chapter One
* Dialectic Journal

Homework
* Dialectic Journal - Chapter One

Prompts
1.  Have you ever wanted to go on an amazing adventure?  How would you plan this?
2.  Does family life and trauma affect the decisions we make as teens and adults?
3.  Does society affect the choices and decisions we make as to how we want to live our life?

Into the Wild

Hello Juniors!

Here we go - Into the Wild.

We are about to explore an amazing story and adventure! Be ready!

1. Answer Prompts(15 minutes)
2. Get book
4. Documentary - 20/20 - Take Notes
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZaRxPsk_M0
5. Dialectic and Expectations

Homework
Book Check

Prompts
1.  Have you ever wanted to go on an amazing adventure?  How would you plan this?
2.  Does family life and trauma affect the decisions we make as teens and adults?
3.  Does society affect the choices and decisions we make as to how we want to live our life?