September 30, 2013: What's Happening in English 10?

1. Meet Mrs. Makovsky
2. Meet Vocabulary Lesson 5 words
3. An important step in the hero's journey--The red or the blue pill from The Matrix.
4. Directions for viewing this clip. Go here and then to slides 31 and 32. Go here for The Hero's Journey chart.

Homework:

• Prepare for tomorrow's Fish Bowl, Chapters 19 and 20.
• Read and annotate Chapter 21 for Thursday's Fish Bowl. Group leaders meet and prepare a syllabus.
• Create flash cards for Lesson 5 vocabulary words. Due Wednesday

Reminders for tomorrow's Leaders:

• You will turn in a typed syllabus that includes a detailed summary and around 12-20 thought-provoking discussion questions on the assigned reading.Your questions should be organized by topic. (Worth 30 points)
• You will be graded on your preparation, analysis, participation, facilitation, and leadership.

Reminders for tomorrow's Discussers:

• Read and annotate the chapters carefully. You will need to participate insightfully at least 5 times.

Reminders for tomorro's Outer Circle:

• Read and annotate the chapters carefully. Be prepared to participate through writing or speaking.